19 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d177df99b3719354dcfd8cd307ec750c.PDF cbb2ddd2a71539d370a58c599e982aaa PDF Text Text ' •' # ' Seafarers Certified As Bargaining Agent For Cuba Distiiiing Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. AUGUST 6. 1948 Waterman Sabotages Unemployed fnsarame By JOE VOLPIAN Special Services Representative What seamen on the bea^ can expect in the way of unemploy­ ment insurance these days can be learned from the headlines in the commercial press. "New York State Unemployment Insur^ ance Lays Off 700," one says, "Unemployment Insurance Tax Cut From Three Percent To Two," blares another. "East Coast and Up-River Steamship Company Makes 100 Million," re­ veals a third. for aU claims. "Refused RreEmployment," it reads. It is obvious that Waterman is trying to squeeze Unemploy­ ment Insurance to dealh. SIU Agents up and down the coast and the Headquarters Spe­ cial Services Department are be­ ing deluged with appeals for help from seamen who have sailed for Waterman, and who have been refused Unemployment Insur­ ance. The situation is the same in all ports'. Investigation usually reveals that the claim is just. In addition, newspapers de­ light in printing stories about the negligble few who collect un­ employment benefits under false pretenses. For some reason, news editoi-s prefer the story of an occasional pimk who beats the state for a winter in Miami Beach to the story of the real need for unemployment insur­ ance for seamen and workers in other fields. FACTS IGNORED Waterman does not recognize the fight of seamen to quit their ship after completing a voyage and to retain their rights under the law, despite the fact that at the completion of a ship's articles every man is paid off by the Shipping Commissioner. But, most fiagrant of all, Waterman does not admit that sometimes a man is laid off be­ cause a ship is laid up. In such cases. Waterman says that the men quit. It seems that Waterman does not even check the records on these claims. The office just uses the rubber stamp. The re­ sult is that even if a man eventu­ ally gets his money (which in most cases he does not) the pur­ pose of Unemployment Insurance is defeated. The man has to hang around broke when he needs the money. No. 32 WSA Money Due A considerable sum repre­ senting money due seamen who sailed WSA-chartered ships is now being held by the WSA. This money was originally held by the com­ panies but for accounting reasons was turned back to the government agency. Men who have money due them as a result of sailing on WSA ships should write to; District Auditor. Mari­ time Commission. 45 Broad­ way. New York. N.Y. It is essential that claim­ ants list: (1) The name of the ship on which the money was earned; (2) Name of the company which operated the vessel; (3) Ap­ proximate dates of periods spent on ship, and (4) Social Security number. And sign your name, of course. The Seafarers International ated had lapsed. Nothing daunt­ Union was certified this week ed, the Union reorganized the as the bargaining agent for un­ company. licensed crewmen on ships be­ Early in the spring, the Union longing to the Cuba Distilling petitioned the NLRB for an elec­ Company. tion on the ships. The Carra­ The certification order, dated bulle was voted in New Orleans August 3, was handed down by on July 12, the Catahoula in the National Labor Relations Deepwater, New Jersey, three Board on the basis of NLRB days later. The NLRB announc­ elections held aboard the SS ed the results shortly after­ Carrabulle and SS Catahoula, wards. the company's two ships. Veteran Seafarers recaU the On receipt of the certification old Catahoula, Carrabulle and order, SIU Headquarters sent a Casimir, the three ships that letter to the company asking were torpedoed. Many seamen that negotiations on a contract homesteaded them for months at commence immediately. a time, for they were good feed­ ers, making short and frequent OLD COMPANY Cuba Distilling, whose two runs. THREE MORE COMING ships are molasses tankers, is an old SIU company, the first con­ The Cuba Distilling tankers tract having been won in 1938. bring molasses from West In­ However, during the war, the dian ports to Baltimore, Deepoutfit's three vessels were torpe­ water and New Orleans, Most of doed, the last one going down the molasses finds its way into in 1943, and the company went various Du Pont plants where it out of business for five years. is made into commercial alcohol. When Cuba Distilling came The Catahoula is now in the back to the sea last winter, with shipyard for repairs, but she two new ships bearing the same will be back out in a few weeks. names as their old ones, com­ In the near future Cuba Distil­ pany officials maintained that ling plans to obtain three more no agreement with the SIU ex­ tankers in a welcome program isted since the last one negoti­ of expansion. SIU Clears Electrician Of Phony Charge Seafarer John L. White is all immediately, since he could with the recommendation that if smiles these days, and he's mak­ make it by next morning, he the charge wasn't proved at th# ing no secret of the fact that was advised to wait for instruc­ hearing, White's pay as Chief his Union deserves much credit tions in a local seamen's club. Electrician be restored for the for his happiness. Brother White, After waiting about 30 min­ portion of the trip he served as RUBBER STAMP a Chief Electi-ician, was cleared utes, the police came into the Wiper. No newspapers, however, carry last week of a "sabotage" charge club and told him he was under FULLY CLEARED stories of chiseling by industry in­ lodged by against him by the arrest. The Skipper had notified cluding the maritime industry— Chief Engineer and the Skipper the authorities that he was a At the hearing, held the next particularly the Waterman of the Robin Gray. He feels "deserter." He was detained two day, the Coast Guard hearing of­ Steamship Company. Waterman that Union representation bol­ nights and a day in the East ficer ruled that the charge of seems to have a rubber stamp stered his case considerably. London jail, under deplorable "sabotage" was unfounded and The sabotage charge grew out conditions. uncalled for, and never should of a situation in East London, After being reieased he went have been instituted. South Africa, on Juijje 26, when to Durban and boarded the Robin Extremely happy over the turn White missed the Robin Gray as Gray, only to find that he now of events, Brother White was en­ it took off for Durban. After was charged with "sabotage" by thusiastic over the role the Union some complications, caused by the Chief Engineer, and that he played in the case. But he the Skipper's report to local had been demoted to Wiper for couldn't imagine why the Chief police that he was a deserter. the rest of the tinp. Engineer would institute "such ALABAMA'S BITE White caught the ship in Dur­ fantastic charges, nor why the TOLD STORY ban. Skipper would go out on a limb Waterman's attitude is par­ Seafarers should take note of At the ship's payoff in New to back him up. He found, however, that Chief ticularly reprehensible. Seamen the four-year sentence handed Engineer Granger, back by Cap­ York, June 26, White told his "It's a complete surprise to me out in Singapore recently to sailing on Waterman ships are tain Ryan, had logged him for story to the Patrolmen. They ad­ why a Master of a ship would required, under the -law in Walter J. Seiferle, Masters, sabotage and that he had been vised him to payoff under pro­ go overboard in backing a charge Mates, and Pilots member, who Waterman's home state of Ala­ test, and to report the mat­ that couldn't hold water in an demoted to Wiper. was apprehended with a loaded bama, to pay a portion of the ter to the SIU Special Services open hearing," White said. UNION REPRESENTATION pistol in his possession while Alabama Unemployment Insur­ Department. ance Tax, and then are denied Represented by the SIU at suc­ taking it ashore to sell it. . THANKS UNION He appeared at the Union the the benefits, for which they cessive hearings before a Ship­ next day and after repeating his Carrying of armament of any themselves are taxed. But, he added, "to get back to ping Commissioner and a Coast kind off a ship is against the We prefer to believe that the Guard Hearing Officer after the stox-y was promised Union sup­ my original pui-pose in coming international maritime regula­ top officials of Waterman are ship paid off in New York June port. On July ,28 he appeared here. I want to extend to the tions, so if you do so im any not aware of what is "going on 26, White was^ given a clean bill before the Shipping Commis­ A&G District and its representa­ port you will be laying yourself in their own organization, that of health and his Chief Elec­ sioner, accompanied by. New tives my hearty thanks for open to serious trouble. some labor-hating subordinate in trician's pay was restored for York Port' Agent Joe Algina their sincere and successful ef­ and Patrolman Jimrby Purcell. forts in having me cleared of the their employ instigates this the period he sailed as Wiper. APPEAL CASE The Commissioner reviewed false charge. policy of refusing just claims Brother White called at the the case and then turned it over "I'm proud to say I have a In the case of Seiferle, who without investigation. LOG office this week and re­ to the Coast Guard, which has Union that wUl back a man to was arrested and sentenced by a The way things work out now, viewed the incident. Before un­ British court, an appeal has been whatever money is not spent in folding his story, the Chief Elec­ jurisdiction in cases of this kind, the hilt in a legitimate beef." made to both Secretary of State benefits reverts back to the com­ trician said: Marshall, and to the Governor of pany. "The reason I'm giving you Louisiana to investigate the fair­ The trend at present is to this story is that I am grateful ness of the verdict, and to ascer­ sabotage social legislation. The for the support the SIU gave me. tain if the four-year sentence is states instead of subsidizing the The Union went all out in get­ Seafarers in New York who wish lo receive a check-up excessive. man in need, give benefits to ting me a square deal. That's for tuberculosis can" do so through the facilities offered by the New York Tuberculosis and Health Association. It is further pointed out that corporations in the form of tax- the reason I'm here." How the fantastic "sabotage" In Manhattan, the clinic nearest . the SIU Hall is the it is unlawful for unlicensed per­ rebates, and direct subsidies. It is therefore clear that we charge came about, and what Washington Chest Clinic at 123 Wooster Street. The examina­ sonal to have weapons in their tion is free, but an appointment is necessary. The telephone possession aboard ship at any cannot blame members who, happened after it. Brother White number is WAtkins 5-7184. time, and further, that in many when shipping picks up, steer related this way: On June 26 he arrived at the Another clinic is the Brooklyn Tuberculosis and Health States, such as New York where clear of Waterman ships. On docks in East London a half hour Waterman vessels, their veal Association Clinic at 293 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn. The the Sullivan Law is in effect, hours are Monday from 12 to 9 PM. No appointment is need­ there are very stiff penalties for wages, are less in the long run, after the Robin Gray had shoved off for Durban. Although he and their protection is nil when ed, and the fee is $1. possession of concealed weapons wanted to take off for Durban they are unemployed. at any time. Carrying Arms Ashore May Lead To Real Trouble Free Check-Up For TB �Page Two m- i: 5S'. f THE SEAFARER^ LOG SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 6. 19481 ^ IKCE EAfTERPffVSE 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 Caught In The Bight If you're not an eagle you don't have a chance these days. Only a strong, high-flying bird could possibly man­ age to keep ahead of the soaring prices, which are putting practically everything but necessities out of the working man's reach. Even that much taken-for-granted lift that comes with a drag on a cigarette is becoming a luxury among many people. With the rise in tobacco prices last week many folks were adopting a self-imposed ration­ ing system. Prices are rising in a steady spiral that seems to have no end. And nothing the working man needs for his daily well-being is exempt. Like cigarettes, all food items, . clothing, home appliances, rent, entertainment, medical expenses are rising skyward. Periodically, the newspapers report dry figures on the "cost of living jumps"—something we've been painfully experiencing practically every day of the year. The fig­ ures arc issued with the same air of resignation that ac­ company weather reports: "That's the way it is folks—• sorry, but there's nothing we can do about it." Along about this time every year new lists o£ fig­ ures published that don't do any good for the work­ ing man or woman but which send the corporation big­ wigs and dividend-happy stockholders into frenzied glee. They are the semi-annual earning reports of the big Hospital Patients outfits. And they touch off glee because they are harbing­ When entering the hospital ers of better living for those who run U.S. industry. At notify the delegates by post­ the end of the six-month period just reported, profits card. giving your name and were even more exhilerating for them than currenjt prices the number of your ward. are depressing for the worker. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Of some 300 outfits reporting, more than 70 per­ Social Service desk. cent showed net profit gains—huge ones—over 1947, an­ other good year. Oil company gains were way up. Stand­ Staten Island Hospital ard Oil of New Jersey reported a 210 million dollar profit You. can. contact your Hos- . for the first six-months, 33 percent over last year. Atlan­ pital delegate , at the Staten tic Refining revealed a fantastic profit increase of 143 These are the Union Brothers currently In the marine hospitals, Island: Hospital at the.follow­ percent over last year. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times; Some companies showed only slight gains in sales but heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sth and 6th floors.) nevertheless were able to show tremendous profits. Willys writing to them. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (the jeep outfit) had a sales increase of only 29 percent, SAN JUAN HOSPITAL M. C. GADDY (on 3rd and 4th floors.) but managed to eke out a 71 percent profit increase to ANGEL SILVESTRE H. L. SEYMOUR Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. JAMES FARRIOR $2,019,020. Sales of Standard Brands (food manufactur­ RAMON OLIVERAS (on let and 2nd floors.) E. MULHOLLAND . ers) showed just an eight percent rise in sales but prices RAMON SEIJO A. SYLVERA were 31 percent higher—proving folks are spending more ESTIBAN CRUZ EDWIN MAXWELL GEORGE LITCHFIELD to eat less. A. JENSBY FRANK WAGNER tr if iSf J. BOUYEA The story is much the same throughout industry, SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL P. E. CUMARE K. C. CROWE H. FERDRICKSSON and the figures made the so-called wage increases of three E. MELIE C. OPPENHEIMER H. MASON ^d four and five percent of the past year look weak and P. J. TRASMIL W. S. PERRY G. L. DUXWORTH D. GELINAS ineffective. And prices are still climbing. The big boys W. HUNT ED MILLER W. WATSON are taking the increase right back—with a vengeance. T. MANDICK XXX J. HODO The laboring man, as usual, was caught in the bight. C. NANGLE SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. X X' C. W. HALLA And as usual, there is no use in him crying "Uncle!" For B. K. BAUGH SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL P. G. DAUGHERTY TROY THOMAS Uncle - Sam, that is wasn t doing a damned thing L. TICKLE XXX F. W. VANLEW about it. Members of Congress are beating their gums ac­ T. C. KELLY BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP^ A. S. GRIFFIN cording to schedule, despite the fact that one of them— M. BYERS HAROLD HANNAH H. W. BIGHAM XXX Senator McGrath of Rhode Island put it plainly: P. D. FULCHER W. ROBERTS NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. McGUIRE . . . the 1948 earnings of workers averaging $52 STELLY C. FORMAN M. T. TARING J. MORTON per week have an actual purchasing power of $2 less than E. LIPARI XXX H. W. SPENCER STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL in 1946, when their average weekly earnings were only R. F. BLACK W.WHITE U. WEEMS J. DENNIS $43. C. MORALEA A. KUBACKI L. C. MASON The working man's only sure means of protecting A. LOOPER J. P. GAVJN R. GIANFAGLIONE himself against this vicious price cycle is his trade union. C. ANDERSON B. L. MODE J. P. SAIDE C. L. KAMER V. TABARRINI No one else appears to give a damn for him or his family. RALPH PIEPHET W. T. ROSS J. McNEELY So as long as prices go up and up, organized labor will V. R. NORTH E. BOROCUSKI L.. ROBERTS J.. be forced to push for more and more increases to enable V. P. SALLINGS L. A. HOLMES T. ZEMBRZUSKI C. GREEN working men and women to maintain a standard of de­ L. J. PATI A. EWING C. R.\ GRIMES cent living. G. J. WANKA D. DeDUISEN W. H. COLBOURNE Uen Now In The Marine Hospitals �Friday, August 6, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three SlU Policy Proves itself To Be Correct By JOE ALGINA The Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG has invited the Port Agents to submit a series of articles on issues of general and vital interest to the membership. These articles will not take the place of the Agents' weekly surveys on the state of shipping in their ports and other matters but will be something extra. The Editor felt that the Port Agents, because of their position, would be able to comment wisely on many subjects. The second article in this series appears below. It was submitted by Joe Algina, Port Agent in New York. Members are urged to submit their own views on the subjects covered in these articles. Brother Algina is one of the original members of the Union and played a part in all its struggle. Algina sailed during the war. He served as an organizer when the Union began its expansion drive. In 1945 he was elected Deck Patrolman for New York and was re-elected for 1946 and 1947. He assumed the duties of Acting Agent for the port in 1947 and was elected Port Agent in 1948. a deaf ear from the average oldtimer, who has no use for them. It is the newer men whom they prey upon. These newer mem­ bers should take a cue from the oldtimers and treat the politicals for what they are. If anybody has any doubts about the correctness of this posi­ tion in regard to political groups, they need only look at what hap­ pened in the NMU, which was almost wrecked because it be­ came an instrument of politics and forgot it was a trade union. Or look at any other union that has become tied up by politicals. has been able to win clear-cut victory after victory because our membership is luiited in purpose. Seafarers have been a step ahead of the rest of maritime, because they are alert and alive to their own problems and are not con­ fused by outside political issues and beefs. A few weeks ago something happened in the National Mari­ time Union that a few years ago would have made even guys with plenty of waterfront savvy blink their eyes and swear it was dream. The i-esults of the NMU's an­ nual election showed that the It looks like even Joe Curran communists, who up to now can see that the policy followed played a powerful role in that by the SIU is the only true imion, had been defeated for course that a real trade union every single post for which they can follow in order to make conhad a candidate. tinous gains for its members. The That left Joe Curran and the payoff proof lies in the SIU con­ group backing him in complete tracts which the Seafarers has control of the national council, steadily fought for and won. WORST OFFENDERS after a fight which has been Of these groups which confuse War Shipping Administration to the real purpose of a union, the tearing the guts out of the NMU reverse its phony General Order worst offenders are the commu­ for over two years—ever since 53, requiring competency cards Curran and Joe Stack, the CP's nists and their splinter groups. for Stewards Department men. chief waterfront agitator, broke These are the boys who carry over the dead body of the Com­ Several weeks later we won their political fights and differ­ mittee For Maritime Unity. the foreign rider beef, when we ences into the imions. As usual, it was the NMU's bucked the combined strength "Hurray for us and to hell with membership which paid through of the WSA and the shipowners. the union," is their attitude. And the nose while Curran and his And we fought the Coast all the while they have the The pennies, nickels and former allies of the communist Guard throughout while NMU guts to say with a straight faces dimes added to the cost of ne­ party tried to beat each other's official Joe Stack was making that they're good union men. cessities of life have eaten a 28 brains out, using the union ap­ speeches about what a wonderful As a matter of fact, as soon as cent hole in every dollar since paratus for a club. organization the CG was. He they see that the membership the end of price controls, ac­ What's going to happen now, was teUing that to seamen, too. won't let them get to first base, cording to figures released by we don't exactly know at this All these battles which we sucthey get sore and take no interest the Bureau of Labor Statistics. point. Anyway, it's not our cessfuly wa^ed against bureau­ whatever. problem. The thing that is im­ This covers the period becracy benefitted all seamen. JOE ALGINA Some of them even have gone t w e e n June 1946, and June, portant to us of the Seafarers is When these beefs were over, that Curran's success is pri­ the NMU had to save face with so far as to say that the SIU 1948. The dollar, however, has marily due to the fact that he fiuenced by the communist party its membership and it followed shrunk even more than 28 cents, adopted the policy long pursued line, was against any aid to the our lead in getting wage in­ inasmuch as the bureau's figures by the SIU. And unless he had allies. are not up to date, being almost creases, which were granted be­ Curran, of course, worked cause we had won them. The done so, he never could have two months behind. driven the communists from their hand-in-glove with the commies war was over and the NMU's While the 28 plus hole in the and went along on this policy. phony policy showed up in its positions in the NMU. pociket of the American working Curran's adoption of the SIU When Russia was invaded, the true light—a dismal failure inso­ man is bad enough, the cost of policy definitly emphasizes the NMU swerved according to party far as the interest of its njemfood has risen 45 percent, dur­ soundness of our course in stick­ policy and went all-out for the bership was concerned. That ing the same period. It's not ing strictly to our only purpose war. union was nothing but a spring­ only the bookie these days who The NMU leadership forgot all board for as an organization. And that is communist party is saying, "Three will get you to operate as an economic Union about trade union affairs and policy. two." The grocer now gives out of seafaring men, fighting side by practically became a political The moral of this parallel be­ two dollars worth of groceries side to better their wages and group. N?) strikes, no job ac­ tween the maritime unions is for every three bucks. tions. The membership's actions clearly this: that political groups living conditions. is "fascist" because the majority NEW BLOWS Our membership realized early were not judged in light of their have no place as such in the has ruled them out of order. in the game that if the Union effect on the union; they were structure of a trade union. They Some of the new blows to hit One of the reasons these poli­ was allowed to be used in any judged as they affected the com­ merely use the union as the tail the pocketbooks of the nation other way by groups with other munist party line—and Joe Cur­ for their political purposes. The ticals are so harmful to the Un­ last week came with announce­ ions is that they are always us­ goals, we never could have made ran concurred. NMU is learning that this is so. ing every minute they are in the ments that cigarettes would go During this period the NMU our giant strides along the road We Seafarers have no political up 1 cent a pack (2 cents in ma­ to economic betterment for the worked hand-in-hand with gov­ program. We have an economic union to push their pet views. chines "to abosorb the cost of ernment bureaucrats and agon­ program. It is for that reason How can any organization move matches"). membership. Whether Curran and his group ies. Communist party policy that the membership does not ahead under such conditions? International Shoe Company, A prfect example of this sit­ decided consciously or imcon- was NMU policy. permit any group to carry on one of the biggest in the world, Meanwhile the SIU was plying political activity within our or­ uation goes on in ,the Marine raised prices 10 percent, and the sciously that the policy of the Cooks and Stewards. While this its straight, clear course of strict ganization. price of newsprint went up $4 a trade union. policy. We fought Our Union is not a recruitlhg union is i hanging by a string, ton. Publishers are now talking tooth and nail against govern­ ground for guys with a political "Sister" Bryson, head of the of 10 cent daily newspapers. ment encroachment in the mari­ axe to grind. And that is v^y MCS, runs off to make speeches While Congress hemmed and time labor field. The interests we are able to move swiftly and in support of Heni-y Wallace for hawed and Big Business blamed and welfare of our membership surely in pursuing our objective President. the Unions for the high prices, remained the chief objective of —betterment of our economic Sure, he's a good faithful corporations continued to racK our organization. Never was our position. party-liner, but he's a damned up record profits. No nickel and welfare subordinated to the in­ poor union man. In fact, he's POLITICS IS PERSONAL dime stuff here. In their quar­ terests or "line" of any outside an enemy of his own union. He terly reports the facts stood out This does not mean, of course, completely ignores the prob­ group. like red lights! The correctness of this SIU that any man in our organization lems of his union while he goes Studebaker C o r p o r ation re­ policy — and the failure of the cannot have his own personal around preaching his political ported profits of almost $4 mil­ NMU's — was shown when the political beliefs. Political lean­ faith. Thus, the union becomes lion as against almost $2 mil­ the target for attack from the SIU membersliip was the only government cracked down on ings are a man's own business lion for the same quarter last * his personal business, just like shipowners, who see that the or­ smart policy after all is beside seamen at the end of the war. year, a neat 100 percent in­ his religion. A man can indulge The Wage Stabilization Board ganization is weakened as a re­ the point. crease. Gulf Oil reported a profit in political activity on his own— sult. The fact is that after the NMU refused to grant the wage in­ of $77 million as against $42 outside the structure of the was practically torn to bits inter­ creases which we had won in The -same thing happened in million for the same period in Union. He cannot expect to use collective bargaining with the nally and stymied by the opera­ the NMU. If the situation had 1947, an 85 percent increase. tors, externally, Curran appar­ operators. We had no friends in the Uniop to advance his own continued, the organization would General Motors, up 55 percent; ently figured the SIU theory, that the government—we didn't have political beliefs. have been completely wrecked. Continental Oil, up 48 percent; So we have no political recruit­ Curran only saw the light after a maritime union cannot be poli­ to talk it over with anybody but Tidewater Oil, up 100 percent; tical and economic and still do our Brother Union members. We ing in our organization. There the commies had him so trapped Sinclair Oil, up 100 percent; are no groups at work in our that he couldn't move. the membership any good was decided to strike. While Standard Oil, up 81 percent; Ra­ Union who are able to divert the Following the biggest maritime correct. they were making him a hero, dio Corporation, way down the Without going into all the strike in the nation's history, we real aims of the membership. everything was okay. list, showed 21 percent profit In fact, the attitude of Sea­ little winding details, let's just won what we were entitled to. over last year's take of $4 mil­ AT LONG LAST take a look at the NMU policy, The WSB was forced to reverse farers is that ^these groups are lion. Nevertheless after all these more to be pitied than scorned. which almost proved fatal to its ruling. Another sign of the times: years, he and his group have Politicals have learned that they While the NMU was patting that organization just before it This week the Government re­ fell in line with Seafarers policy, the government agencies on the are not wanted. There are many finally i-ealized that the SIU politicals in the NMU who left policy is the only sound effective quested farmers to plant less back, the SIU was fighting in regard to the politics side. In the early part of the war, to break bureaucratic strangle­ the SIU because they could not way to advance the welfare of wheat as the granaries are overfiowing. Prices, however, con­ when Russia and Germany were holds on the American seamen. make any progress in the SIU. the membei'ship. The record shows that the SIU tinue to climb. What few there are around get partners in a pact, the NMU, in- In April 1946 the SIU forced the Prices, Profits Continue Their Upward Trend •if...' �Page Four i tnE SEAFAnERS LOG Friday, August 6, 1948 MoftUe Sliiirpn^ The SRids But Shoregang Work Helps Out By CAL TANNER MOBILE—Shipping during the a piece of cabbage to a man past week hei'e was on the dead who's been on the beach for slow bell, with a- total of 71 while. On the organizing side, things bookmen and 32 pennitmen be­ ing shipped. There were five were fairly quiet this week. We payoffs and three signons for the haven't had anvthing unor­ ganized in quite a while. week. The hospital Patrolman niade • The Alcoa Cavalier, one of the The next regular member­ three ' Alcoa ships running into the rounds again this week, anc ship meetings will be held this port, came in from a 17-day he reports that all Brothers are Wednesday evening. Aug^ 11 By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER cruise to the Islands. Two other being well taken care of, with at 7 P. M. in all ports. With Alcoa ships also came in from all men entitled to benefits re­ the exception of New York, PHILADELPHIA — Shipping There were also two Bull Line tlie Island run. They were the ceiving them. all branches hold their meet­ has improved considerably this ships, the SS Elizabeth and Aryln Speaking of hospitals, the Capstan Knot and the Runner. week, which is the kind of news to payoff. These ships laid off many friends of the Mobile ings in their own halls. All three paid off clean. New York meetings are we wish we could report every their crews, and will lie idle un­ The payoff of the William Branch stenographer and secre­ held in Roosevelt Auditor­ time we write in. til the ILA wins its beef in Blunt, another Alcoa scow, was tary, Miss Huggins, will be glad ium, 100 East 17th Street, Puerto Rico. They'll be back We paid off a new SlU tanker held up a few hours because of to know she is recovering from comer of Fourth Avenue. pretty soon. the SS TheCabins; She may a bit of trouble, but everything her recent appendicitis operation. .These sessions are a good We also paid off a number of have a queer twist to her name was finally settled to the satis­ She'll probably be back to work chance for you to hit the SUP ships, with SUP Patrolman but we got everything squarec faction of the crew. Our other by the time you read this. deck and speak your piece. Charlie Jacobs coming up from away without any trouble. payoff was on the Zane Gray, ON THE BEACH Baltimore to give us a hand on Isthmian and, considering her A lot of oldtimers have hit most of them. six-month trip, -she came in the beach here recently. Among faii-ly clean with just a few SHORTAGE them is Jack Self, with a little minor beefs. less ear than he started out with. The net result has been that GOOD CREW Bosun Mel Shipley has gone we have had a shortage of Congratulations are in order and got himself spliced. He was Bosuns, Carpenters and ABs, and By WILLIAM (CmSy^ HENTZ^ for the Grey crew for bringing married here a week ago , . . have had to call other ports for in the ship with so few beefs, Robert (Chewtobacco) Reynolds BALTIMORE—Shipping drop­ bringing trouble to the entire replacements. In part, this sit­ despite the fact that they had was in and got a job on the ped down to nothing again in SIUv uation was caused by the new another sample of the Isthmian the seven days just past, with So you men who turn down rule on ABs, calling for twospecial brand of Skipper and only a handful of vessels paying the Ore jobs ought to do a little thirds of the ABs on each ship to Pursers. off and signing on. thinking about what the conse- hold green tickets. Signons for the week were the This was a blow, for Balti­ iquences might be. We Seafarers Any AB having the necessary William Blunt, whicli headed more had been quite active for Rave a job to do sailing these three years should go up to have back to the Islands, and the a few weeks. Only four paid off ships, and it's oiu- business to his blue ticket changed for a Noonday, Waterman, which while five signed on. As usual, see that every ship we have green one. This is for your signed on for a trip to Japan. when things are bad it was the sails under the SIU banner. benefit as an individual, and it The Zane Grey signed coastwise Ore ships that kept us going. If too many of you men keep will also mean that the Union articles to Tampa, where she will This is another good reason turning down these jobs you never will have any trouble man­ sign foreign for India. for taking the jobs on those Ore will have no right to holler ning its ships. Several vessels were in port, ships. You will recall that last when they come back with We kept pretty busy here all in transit, among them the Del Zane Grey . . . Brother Buford week we entered a personal crews hired from the docks. Re­ week handling beefs on ships in Aires, Mississippi and the Win- (Petrolite) Jones shipped this beef to the effect that when member, if Seafarers don't take transit here. Among these were slow Homer, Waterman. week as QM on the Alcoa Cava­ members turn down jobs on the jobs, the company can get the SS Steel Voyager, Isthmian, Despite the relatively poor lier . . . "T-Bone" Wattler went these ships, they are beating its men somewhere else. and the SS Jean Lafitte, Water­ themselves over the head and If we didn't have many pay­ man. The beefs, however, were shipping in this port last week, along as Carpenter. prospects for the coming week Pete Morriss breezed in from slugging the Union below the offs and signons, we didh't have more or less routine and were many beefs either. It wasn't settled to everyone's satisfaction. look pretty fair. Alcoa has quite the bauxite shuttle run, mumbl­ belt. Well, we wish to repeat a lit­ only because shipping was down a few ships scheduled for pay­ ing something about 'Mongo' and Just for the record, I'd like to offs and signons. Waterman McKenzie. Guess it will be come tle of what we had to say then. report that everything is quiet doesn't have much on tap for time before we can get Pete This is a big issue in this port on the local labor front. m'lUSEE-rfiP I next week, but it is possible it down that way again . . . Brother and it's a big issue • for the FAT«)/.MAAI! ~ WAIT FOR RULES might pull a couple of C-2s out Ding Dong" BeH. dropped by the Union, don't make any mistake The membership here is hopof the shipyards, if cargo can be Hall yesterday and said he would about that. ng that that the Headquarters obtained for them. BLAMES YOU be back shortly. His ship, the Committee on shipping registra­ HELPED OUT Alcoa Pennant, is paying off in You know what will happen tion rules will soon have its A big help again to the mem­ Baton Rouge, La. Aboard with if a few more of those ships sail recommendations on paper, as bership here was some shore- him was Steward Leo Marsh. short. We don't have to tell you. there appeai-s to be a bit of gang work. Some 150 men were Both of them ought to be much And who will be to blame? It's confusion due to the different shipped during the week to part- fat . . . Also on the beach in no secret. You men who have systems in effect in the various time jobs. These shore gang Mobile is Bosun George Bales turned down those ships will ports. jobs sometimes run $30 for a and his running mate. Red lave brought trouble upon yoxir—all of the ships were in good By setting up a uniform system full night's work, and is quite Huwse. selves. What's worse, you will be shape. The little things there of registration, the membership were, we settled easily aboard will simplify matters. A man ship. will only have to acquaint him­ self with one set of rules, and he DON'T ARGUE Which brings to mind anoflier will know, that they will apply TAMPA—Shipping is still fair would ease the situation some­ taking a hell of a long time to point. Don't do any extensive in afty port he may visit. here, although business is slow­ what. finish the job but, then, a good arguing with those Mates and In the sports scene here, all ing down a bit. Bookmen are job is being done and a good job Engineers out at sea. Keep a hands appear to be quite happy. McBURNEY SIGNS ON able to ship out within a few shouldn't be rushed. It's prob­ careful record of everything, The town's representatives in the The McBurney signed on Fri­ ably that we're a bit impatient then bring it up in port. That's major leagues are giving ball days, but permitmen are having day and sailed Monday night, to show off our finished product. the way to take care of things. fans something to talk about. their troubles getting out. with several oldtimers aboard. The Athletics seem determined When we say that we didn't As this is being written the Among them were "Buck" OUT OF HOSPITAL to stay right up on top of the ship many men this week, we John Barti-am, Waterman, is in V/oods, Harvey Brown, A1 Driver Brother James Jones, one of don't wish to imply that there pursuing Yankees, Indians and and calling for two AB replace­ and former Port Agent "Sonny" ments. There was no trouble in Simmons. Simmons sailed as the men who was burned in the haven't been many ships here. Red Sox. The fighting Phillies Bartram explosion, has been dis­ There have been a lot, but most are coming along okay under getting them, as we have several Fi reman -Watertender. charged from the local hospital.- of them have been in transit. their new manager. Jack Sawyer. ABs on the beach who paid off Incidentally, the, McBurney Jones, who hails from Mobile, They crew up and pay off in Looks like scrapple is as 'good as the Robert McBurney. just got a contract for three more Ala., will require out-patient other ports. In the transit class, wheaties as the breakfast of ball The Bartram, you will recall, trips, hauling phosphate between treatment for sometime to come. we've had Watermans, Isth­ players. had a steam line explosiion a Tampa and a port in Germany. He is stopping at the Sailor's mians, Robins and Alcous to That's all for now. More com­ couple of weeks ago that re­ I see by the papers here that Hotel and plans to rest up and look at. ing up nekt week. sulted in the death of two Sea­ Senator Claude Pepper was ex­ take in a few shows and ball Sure doesn't look as if those farers, and caused severe injury cluded from the Southern "Dixie- games meanwhile. politicans over there in Wash­ to two others. crats." That's easy to under­ Thi.s is about the best port ington were going to do much. An Alcoa and a Bull Line ship stand, since Pepper is notoriously there is to lay around on the We hear that a lot of those Sen­ come in here every ten days. pro-labor. Holland, the other beach. Things are very cheap ators and Congressfnen had sub­ If you don't find line«' Outside of these, all ships calling Florida Senator, has been invited and there's plenty of recreation— let their apartments for the when you go aboard your here are Waterman, with the ex­ and that is likewise easy to un­ all kinds. summer, which is another rea­ ship, notify the- Hall at once. ception," of course, of the Mc­ derstand since, like most of the Hope by the time we file our son they're mad about being A telegram from Le Havre or Burney, which comes in every oldline Democrats ' from the next report to the LOG, our called back. They don't have Singapore won't do you any two months to load phosphate South, he is anti-labor. building will be finished and anywhere to sleep—^which puts good. It's your bed and you Progress on our Hall is coming we'll be doing "our business from them in the same boat with a have'to lie in it. for Germany. If we could get a few more ships like her, it along nicely. It seems like it is there. See you then. lot of their constituents. Branch Meetings PtUlaitelpliia Reports Shipping Shows Ronsifierabie improveinent Baltimore Shipping Umi^ Again, Bat Ore Jobs Take Some Slack Shipping In Tampa Good For Bookmembers ATTENTION! �m Friday, Augwrt 6, Ifl48 T.JI.E SEAFARERS C€ To Enforce Law On ABs On July 15, Ihe Coast Guard commenced rigid en­ forcement of the legal qualifications for signing ABs on American ships. Under the law, two-thirds of the ASs '«n rSfa^ rmust hold green tickets. In other words, iwo-lhnds '«f :fhe must show three years of deck time. The Kemsdning third may hold blue tickets which require only a year of -deck time. On the average ship calling for six AiBs, :iour .will -have to have green tickets after July 15. All ABs are urged to check their tdtdcets. jlf you <lwld a wartime AB ticket, terminating six months nfter 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 th^ years, -you should get it upped to green, whether you jpt your .pcgpers during the war or some time earlier. Hew Orleans Shippi^ iBdis AUssiss^i Negotiations On By EARL SHEPPARD NEW ORLEANS—Shipping has picked up somewhat in the past two weeks in this port, and the business affairs of the Branch are in good shape. The upswing in local shipping was marked by ten payoffs and six signons during the past week. The immediate picture doesn't look bad, with about the same number of payoffs and signons expected this week. Shipping should at least hold its own. Negotiations on the new con­ tract are in progress with the Mississippi Shipping Company, and we hope to have something definite in our next report. The company has already signed the new Hiring Hall Agreement and has agreed to most of the conditions being sought. However, there is still a question on wage increases. NEGOTIATIONS I retuind from New York re­ cently, where I joined in the contract negotiations the Union is conducting with the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ship Operators Association. It appears that these people want us to make quite a few concessions but, in turn, don't want to give us a damned thing. How long they will keep up this phony attitude we don't know, but you can rest assured we will win this beef in true SIU style. A party tendered in honor of "Uncle Bill" Donnell on the thirty-first birthday of the Federationist, which he edits, was held here in our Hall last Satur­ day after the membership voted to give our facilities for the pur­ pose. The Federationist has been the official American Federation of Labor organ for the State of Louisiana since' -its inception. Everyone agrees that it has car­ ried the AFL banner at all times for the betterment of the organi­ zation's entire membership. The party was a success from start to finish and was thor­ oughly enjoyed by all who at­ tended. Several prominent townsmen and local AFL union officials spoke in honor of "Uncle Bill" and the Federationist. HANCOCK CELEBRATES LO G Page Five New York Beats Rokin Gray Job Demotion By JOE ALCINA NEW YORK^Before jumping into the story of shipping in this iport :ipr tthe week, I'd like ;to igive iithe wind-iqp of ithe .de­ motion mcident aboard the Robin Gray. Last week we reported that the Ghief Electrician on the Gray .'had ibeen demoted to -Wiper .and .we were taking the case before the Steamboat In^spector. We did, and the man .was reinstated with all pay due him. He had been charged with sabotage .and demoted by the 1st Assistant while the ship was •in Durban. "When'"the true facts came to light before the In­ spector it was found that the man was very capable in his job and had not been destruct­ ive in any way. We are now faced with a similar case. The Chief Steward on the Azalea City has been de­ moted to iMessman by the Skip­ per. Tliis case, too, will be fought just like the previous one. All men who find themselves disliked by the Department head or Skipper should protect themselves by keeping their noses clean. If someone is out to do a job on them, they should be sure that T;hey do nothing that will give the officers reason to derate them. Brother Red Hancock cele­ brated his thirty-eighth birthday on board the SS Del Norte at sea recently. It seems as though HOLDING FAIR everyone took the opportunity to New York shipping is con­ imbibe one and have fun. Guess tinuing fair for another week, it's about time Brother Hancock and it looks like it will hold starts going back towai'd twenty- its own during the immediate one. days ahead. The Del Norte is the vessel on The movement of jobs here which Brother Neil Handley isn't terrific, but it is fast died. The crew made a veijy fine enough to provide a smooth gesture in collecting $1,077, turnover of men on the beach. which they turned over to jj. would have been a little betBrother Handley's- widow, to ter, but the ILA strike in the whom all Seafarers extend their islands has caused Bull Lines sympathy. to hold their ships here until One thing before signing off. the strike ends. Any membei*s not having blue j "We're supporting the ILA men AB tickets should get them ^ (jQ-wn there, and we'll be conchanged immediately for the tent to wait until they win their green tickets, if they're eligible,' just demands, or they may "find they're unable Some of the good ones in to ship. port this week were the Arizpa Only one-third of the ABs can and Azalea City, both Watership with blue tickets; the rest man. Outside of the Steward of the ABs aboard a vessel must beef already mentioned, they have green tickets. Information' were both good, clean sliips. A on this score has been running' couple of others worth praising in the LOG from week to week'•were the Isaac Singer, Alcoa; and aU members should read it and the Rosario, BuU. and follow the insiru«;lions given. Others, new to the SIU, were Attention to this matter by the Lake George, U. S. Petrol­ those affected will eliminate beefs eum Carriers; and the Sweet­ at signons of the kind we had water, Metro Petroleum. Both today, when the Shipping Com­ ships were well handled by the missioner refused to allow some Patrolmen with excellent coop­ men to sign on because they eration coming from the crew. Departing from this port in failed to take note of this new good shape this week were provision. Fairland, Waterman; Marine Ar­ row, Robin; Emilia, Bull (she's not going to the Islands); Ariz(pa, Walkman; and Lake George and Steel Scientist. • These days when every doUar counts it hurts a Seafarer to lose out on money which is vices Department, Headquarters, 51 Beaver Street, New York, giving the name of ship, when and where paid off and for what reason. With ihis the Special Ser­ vices will have a record which will make it easier to push a claim when you hit the States. SAFE SI6AJ HeRe,SK|Pp£-fR - WAY It may sound like a lot of bother to , get the statements and send a card, but it is the safest way to assure collection of the money due you. Here's a recommendation pass­ ed in the Port of New York at the last men-.bcvship meeting which we feel is a good one: If a man ships on a ship as a 3rd Cook and later the ship rightfully his. One of the fre­ takes on more than 12 passen­ quent causes of loss comes when gers, which means a 2nd Cook a man pays off a ship in a for­ is required, the 3rd Cock be al­ eign port because of illness. lowed to stay aboard as 2nd Cook. ANCHORS AWEIGH This is not a shipboard pro-' Unless he gets a statement motion as he is not stepping in­ from the Skipper stating the to someone else's job. Instead, reason for his piling off, he he is merely doing the same might find it very difficult to work but gaining an increase collect wages and subsistence in pay. Of course, in a situation when he returns to the States. like this, the 3rd Cook must The best way to he protected have the endor.sement for 2nd all the way around is to first Cook. get the statement from the Just thought we'd pass the Skipper and also a record of word along, so all Brothers can acquainted with it treatment from the hospital or become doctor who treated you. Then should it pop up' on*the floor drop a card to the Special Ser-, at one of the meetings soon. Gatveston Shipping Spurt Dies By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — As expected short-sighted course in making the spurt in shipping this port [no provision for the exemption has been enjoying the past of experienced seamen who sailcouple of weeks petered out ed through the last war, and this week. Although we were are still manning ships, not, inactive—we had four payWe hope that the communioffs and two signons, no payoffs cation sent from Headquarters loom in the immediate future. to President Truman last week. We paid off the Governor pointing out the advisability of Bibbs in Beaumons, the Horace|keeping our merchant fleet See, the Stanton King and the,manned by capable and experNathaniel Currier. The See wentjienced hands brings some reinto the shipyard for a remodel- suits, ing job. There were no beefs of NO SENSE any consequence on any of these The odd thing about the gov­ ships paying off. ernment's lack of foresight is Signons were held aboard the .that all the time they are trying Nathaniel Currier and the Stan- to convince everj'one how im­ ton King. portant the merchant fleet is in war and peace, they never raise DRAFT TALK a hand to keep it running Most of. the younger members' smoothly, seem to be mo.st interested inj That man was here last week, the draft status of seamen, not We're talking about the one a very difficult thing to under- j and only Frenchy Michelet, who stand, either. Although okltim- j stopped in for a few hours, then ers may talk less about the sit- moved on. nation, they too are undoubt­ Other oldtimers around the edly interested. beach her are Philip Daly, Jr., Up to now, the government ^ Buddy Jordan, D. Gardiner, W. appears to be following a rather H. Laffoon and W. R. Walker. �THE Page Six Frisco Narrows Down The Hunt For New Hail I f/;. WORTH WAITING As a matter of fact, we feel that the delay will ultimately be of benefit to the membership, since we are solely interested in obtaining the best place possible. Waiting a bit longer for some­ thing worthwhile appears to be fairly sensible. The entire A&G District membership here on the West Coast has been drafted to help, in our search. . Chin up, chest in, all's well that ends well! After the slump, we expect to do a rip-roaring business for the remainder of the year—in all Departments. This forecast is based on a careful "West Coast­ wise Survey" of the shipping situation. The only error in this fool-proof survey was made re­ cently when it selected Wolcott against Louis in then last set-to. DONORS WAITING FOR ORDERS FHdaf. August 6. 1948 Why Bosuns Get Grey By G. W. (BUI) CHAMPLIN Tugs manned by Marine Allied Workers, SIU affiliate, await the word to shove off. Above, are the Debardeleben tugs of the Coyle Lines at Algiers. Leu Below, tugs Walter R and Alma D. are pictured at Harvey. La. Photos were sub­ mitted by Trussel Beatrous. New Orleans Patrolman of the MAW. Many things on the sea are a matter of tradition., Most of the duties of a Carpenter fall into this catagory. The relationship between Cai-penter and Bosun is such a delicate matter that I shall endeavor to touch on the subject largly in the hope of getting some answers from oth­ ers—both Carpenters and Bosuns. On modern steel ships. Carpen­ ters are rapidly being displaced by ABs who^, are signed on as Deck Maintenance men. Often two DMs are substituted for "Chips." All cargo agreements provide for "competent members of the crew doing Carpenter's work" (in other words carpentry in the shore-going meaning of the word: woodworking). Chips' first rivals were Deck Engineers, who came San Juan Branch Cracking Down On Performers By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—As this is being written, the International Long­ shoremen's Association strike here is still in full swing. The ILA, which has the full backing of the SIU, is striking because the companies have refused to dis­ cuss a wage increase since the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, we are covering all A group of the boys aboard our ships in the port every day. the SS Iberville donated $31 to The beefs on the SS Monroe, in­ the Frisco Branch to be used for | volving all three Departments the purchase of books as an aid were settled to the crew's satis­ in the educational work in the faction. One Oiler had to be re­ new Hall. moved for failure to cooperate Donors were D. F. Sykes, with his shipmates. He had been Frank Smith, Leon Roberts and drunk for three days. A Night Bob Neuer, all of the Deck Gang; Cook and Baker was fined for George Crosby, Ken Ecldund, not working with the other mem­ Sane Agro, L. O. Miller, Carl bers of his Department. Kumlin, A. Hildago, D. B. Ruff, K. H. Hakensem and W. R. ConPULLS PERFORMER nell, of the Black Gang. Stew­ A performer on the SS Jean ards Department men contribut­ had to be pulled off the ship. ing were S. O. Lange, J. E. Gal­ All disputes aboard the SS Dor­ lant, J. A. Lafrance and Frank othy were settled on the ship. Mittelhauser. All is quiet on the SS Suzanne. All beefs aboard the Iberville No beefs are pending. Passes were squared awny at the signwere issued to all unlicensed per­ on in Stockton. Brother Gallant, sonnel aboard this vessel.' Stewards Department Delegate, The minor beefs on the SS was elected Ship's Delegate for Wild Ranger were settled aboard the voyage. The Skipper, a retired book­ ship. man from the Gulf, agreed not Aboard the SS Cape Mohican, to log any of the crew during the which is at Guanica, there was trip, providing an amount at a beef involving the Engine least equal to what the log would Utility, whom the First Assistant be was donated to the SEA­ wanted to demote to Wiper for FARERS LOG at the payoff. no reason whatsoever. We boarded the ship where we learned that the entire Black Gang backed the Utility, saying he was working all right. So we Each man who makes a straightened the matter out with donation to the LOG shoqld the First Assistant. receive a receipt in return. After we squared everything If the Union official to whom a Way, the Engine Utility re­ a contribution is given does quested that he be switched to not make "out a receipt for Oiler. The entire gang agreed the money, call this to the with the idea, so we advised attention of the Secretaryhim to see if he can get Engine Treasurer, J. P. Shuler, im­ Utility wages when he gets back mediately. to the States. Send the name of the of­ The SS Morning Light, Water­ ficial and the name of the man, has been over at Mayaguez port in which the occurrence ever since the strike and she has look place to Ihe New York made some replacements while HalL 51 Beaver Street, New in that port. There are no beefs York 4, N. Y. pending on this ship at this time. Attention Members 11^: LOG By A. S. CARDUiLO SAN FRANCISCO — We've been knocking ourselves out looking for a good location for our new Hall here. The field has narrowed down to two places, and we will definitely choose one of them next week. Although we would have liked the Hall to have been ready by now, the delay has not been too great a drawback. We Have had no payoffs or ships in transit this past week and none is ex­ pected for the next two weeks, with the exception of the Calmar. She's due next week in transit. I!?'- SEAFARERS Hiring Hall Is Best necessary)! put before arbitra­ tion to prevent abuses. Our Agreement states: "The Union agrees to furnish capable and competent men." This act­ ually relieves the ship operators of a lot of headaches, and saves them money in the long run. The SIU disciplines its own members through Union action aboard ship and ashore, to take care of company property as well as their own, to keep a clean ship, to work together as Union Brothers and to respect -By eliminating favoritism and the contract. petty grievances that are bound An SIU crew feels that the to crop up under any company maintainance of the ship is as hiring system, the cooperation much its responsibility as it is and efficiency of the crew is increased. Under the Hiring Hall clause in our agreements, the com­ panies agree to obtain their men through the facilities of the Union—and for the SIU the facilities of the Union means the Rotary Shipping. System which is equitable and just for all. The companies have found that they get a higher standard of men in this way than they could get through a hiring of­ fice, where the judgement of some man in charge is subject to personal prejudice and acts of favoritism. the Master's. Upon return'to the home port they make a list of the repairs that are needed to facilitate efficient operation. be thoroughly reviewed and, if Freddie Stewart A free-thinking trade unionist is a militant fighter for justice, and he prides himself as a competant seamen. He does his job That's one reason the compan­ right, and sees to it that his ies were anxious to retain the shipmates do, theirs. But he Hiring Hall in the new agree­ will not tolerate unjust restric­ ments. tions, abuses, whipping-boy tac­ tics, and will accept nothing less FEW EXAMPLES than dignity and responsibility. There are a few instances The company's interest is in­ where a Mate, Engineer, or Steward rejects a man dispatch­ volved as much as the seaman's ed from the Hall as incompe- when the Union stands by the tant. But usually investigation Hiring Hall for competant, cap­ shows that such refusal is un­ grounded; and every case should able and independent seamen! with steam-driven cargo winches, windlasses and other such gear as capstans, docking winches, and towing winches. . GOODBYE. PAL Electrification is causing the rapid disappearance of Deck En­ gineers, Milford Electrician now displacing him. What atomic energy will do to all of us, I hate to think! Traditionally, Chips greases all blocks—he used to make them of wood—doors, ports (including the replacing of portlights and dead lights), cargo ports, and hatches, because they were once upon a time made of wood, so are still subject to the Carpen­ ter's care and maintainance. Anchors, which long ago were of wood reinforced with iron, fall into Chip's ancient realm, togct'her with the anchor windlass. The latter has come a long way from the hand-propelled anchor capstan of yore. It is now a highly complicated winch, but the Carpenter runs it. Indeed the only cables left on an American ship are the anchor cables, which are now great chain cables of steel. WATER BOY When sailing ships put in for water. Chips was called upon to cooper all watercasks and butts, and break out whatever hose and pumps were necessary. The lat­ ter he also made. Hose was made of canvas or leather. Pipe was made of wood. On Limey ships. Chips still does the plumb­ ing. N Sailing as Carpenter on the Dominican Victory, India SS Co. of Calcutta, Ltd., under the British flag, (until they hoisted the Star of India) under Can­ adian articles, but SlU-contracted under the Waterman Agreement, I had my hands full. The Master was broadminded enough not to make me do plumbing; but he did insist on my tending water whenever we took fresh water at Malta, Port Said, and Aden. The mention of hose recalls an interesting and very frequent combination job of times gone by: that of Carpenter-Sailmakei'. As a result. Chips is still requird to do all kinds of odds and ends of canvas work evn now. FRICTION So ill-defined are the Carpen­ ter's duties today that the con­ dition often leads to friction in the eternal triangle of CarpenterMate-Bosun. Unfortunately, the Carpenter and Bosun have to live together. Occasionally the spectacle of neither one speaking to the other for months on end presents it­ self to an amused ci-ew. The Carpenter takes orders only from the Mate, and gives orders to no one—at least on a freighter. When Chips and the Serang are not speaking and it's "all hands fore and aft," the situation be­ comes really ridiculous. The Mate has to give two sets of orders. Or take the situation when the Bosun relays the order to heave away on the mooring line, and Chips feels the Bosun is trying to tell him what to do. Chips mumbles in his beard, the Bosun blows his top, and the Mate probably demands, "What the hell kind of. crew did the Union send me anyway?" Then everyone goes ashore and gets drunk and is ready to start all over again. �Fridfliy, August 6. 1948' THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Serta ' NEW ORLEANS—Chairman, ceptcd. Patrolman reported on Johnny Johi^tdn, 53; Recording settlement of beefs aboard the SS Secretary, Herman .Trootcl^; Japies Swan. Everything fixed Reading Clerk, Buck Stej^mns, but a few log.s. Report accepted 78. REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Secretary-Treasurer's reports Minutes of other Branches ENG. . STWDS. DECK PORT REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED heard and accepted. Voted au­ previous meetings read and ac­ Boston 40 24 25 86 12 9 12 33 thority to Agent to act on ex­ cepted. Motion carried to non­ New York .... 267 169 209 645 175 160 ' 166 501 cuses offered by men missing concur with section of Baltimore Philadelphia .. 55 52 38 145 60 27 18 - • 105 meeting. Trial Committee's re­ minutes regarding J. Petro, Baltimore 310 164" 147 621 223 135 104 462 port accepted. Accepted Head­ with recommendation that his Norfolk 67 54 33 154^ 64 53 50 167 quarters' telegram urging protest probation period be changed to Savannah 24 44 20 88 24 21 19 64 against drafting of merchant read "suspension." Motion car­ Tampa 16' 26 17 59 17 14 14 45 seamen with war records, • and ried to request West Coast Rep­ Mobile 88 74 62 219 112 92 84 288 voted to send telegrams to Wash­ resentative to get suitable Hall New Orleans ....... . ....... 194 117 192 503 174 . 102 141 ' 417 ington. Dozen from crew of SS as soon as possible, as per Galveston 65 60 34 159 84 53 38 175 William Carson hit deck to exwishes of membership. Port San Juan plain how sensation-hungry (No figures available) Agent Sheppard reported he just newspapers had plastered a good 1,121 761 lii 2,679 945 666 646 2,257 returned from New York, wl»re GRAND TOTAL ship with a bad name by head­ he took part in contract nego­ NOTE: A&G men shipping on ihe West Coast .are not included in this report. lining false reports of mutiny. tiations with the operators. He Minute of silence for Brothers said operators want Union to lost at sea. Meeting adjourned MOBILE — Chairman, Oscar minute of silence for Brothers departed Brothers. Under Good with 63 bookmen present. make concession but they are unwilling to make any in re­ Slevnns, C^llS; Recording Sec­ lost at sea. Meeting adjourned and Welfare, wide discussion of 4 4 4 turn.- He predicted success for retary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; with 54 members present. need of protesting drafting of TAMPA — Chairman, R, H. the SIU, however. In accord­ Reading Clerk, Harold Fisher. merchant seamen with war rec­ Hall, 26080; Reading Clerk, R. L; 4 4 4 ance with instructions from the G-59^ PHILADELPHIA— Chairman^ ords, who still sail. Meeting ad­ Duke, 143; Recording Secretary, Read and accepted minutes L. A. "Blacfci6" Gardner, 3897; journed with 183 bookmen pres R. Seckinger. Secretary-Treasurer, he said he would meet with Mifssissippi of previous meetings in other Reading Clerk. D. C. Hall, 43372; ent. Tampa minutes read and ac­ Shipping Company tomorrow to Branches. Agent Tanner report­ Receirding Secretary, G. H. See4 4 4 cepted. New business of other discusf negotiations for new ed on recent trip he made to berger, 6932. NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben Branches read and accepted. contract. He said he was of the New York to participate in neg­ New Business of all Branches Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, J. Agent reported shipping holding otiations for new contracts. He read and accepted. Great Lakes A. Bullock, 4747; Reading Clerk, also reported on shipping pros­ and SUP minutes were posted. M. Darley, 100931. pects for Mobile. Tanner re­ Special meetings of Philadelphia Norfolk minutes and financial lated that he had been instruct­ New York, Norfolk and Puerto i-eport read and accepted. Secre­ ed at Headquarters to continue Rico read and accepted. The tary-Treasurer's report heard negotiations with ship operators Agent reported to the member­ and accepted. Quarterly Finance in Gulf who are not members ship that shipping had picked Committee's report also accepted. of Atlantic and Gulf Ship Op­ up considerably in the past Voted to read only new business opinion Mississippi would talk erators Association. Everything week and the outlook for the of other Branches. All new busi­ up. Several ships hit each week, business but, if they didn't, is being subordinated to the immediate fifture was fair. ness of Branch minutes of July he said, and bookmen generally everything possible would be problem of securing the con­ There are • several Bull Line 14 meetings read and accepted, get out fast, Stewards Depart­ done to make them think dif­ tracts, he concluded. Motion car­ ships in port with the crews laid West Coast and Great Lakes ment men having the longest ferently. Sheppard also advised ried to accept Agent's report. waits. The Hall is coming along off due to the strike in Puerto minutes to be filed. Voted ac­ men with blue AB tidcets to Headquarters report read and Rico. The communications from ceptance of Headquarter's tele-i fine and will soon be shipshape. change them to green immed­ accepted; also telegram sent by the Secretary-Treasurer, his Fi­ gram urging members to protect New radio is expensive, but it is iately, to avoid confusion at the Secretary-Treasurer Hall to Pres­ nancial Reports dated 7-10-48 drafting of seamen with war combined AM-FM. Agent's re­ last minute before signon. Mo­ ident Truman in regard to draft and 7-17-48, and his Report to records, who are sailing now. Ac­ port accepted. Accepted Head­ tion carried to accept and con­ status of seamen. Motion carried quarters' telegram'against draft­ cepted recommendation of Trial cur in Brother Sheppard's re­ that Agent contact West Coast ing of merchant seamen. Also Committee fining member $100 port. Patrolman reported that Representative and ask for re­ accepted Secretary-Treasurer's and placing him on probation. shipxping and business was rath­ port on progress being made in report. Voted to buy the radio, Voted charges against another er slow for awhile, but that it search for new Hall in Frisco. since the nicest Hall in the Gulf the membership were read and member. Elected following com­ had picked up a bit in the past Patrolmen's reports read and ac­ certainly should have a nice few days. Patrolmen's and Dis­ cepted. Trial Committee's report acceptecl. The Dispatcher re­ mittee to handle donations for radio. Voted that Agent should patcher's reports accepted. Ac­ accepted. Membership observed ported a total of 145 registered, telegrams: L. Baker, G. Lawson, contact Secretary-Treasurer on cepted and concurred in tele- one minute of silence in mem- and 105 shipped. Two members C. Saunders. Agent said that getting Waterman coastwise ships were Obligated at the meeting. shipping had improved consid­ gram sent by Secretary-Treasur- ^ry of departed Brothers. MeetThere was little discussion un­ erably since the previous meet­ to crew up and payoff in Tampa, er to President Truman urging adjourned 8 P.M., with 289 der Good and Welfare. One ing. He thanked the member­ to help get some of non-rated draft exemption for seamen who members present. minute's silence for departed ship for the way they had been men out. Dispatcher's report ac­ sailed in war and are still going ^ 4- 4. Brothers. Meeting adjourned sailing ships crewing in Norfolk. cepted. Minute of silence for to sea. Meeting adjourned at| gAN JUAN - Chairman, S. departed Brothers. Under Good Result is that several Waterman 8:30 P.M., with 480 members Colls, 21085; Recording Secre­ with 145 members present. and Welfare, Jones, one of men and South Atlantic ship now 4 4 4 jH'esent. tary, R. V. Ortiz, 6141; Reading GALVESTON — Chairman, crew and payoff herCj although injured by steam on SS John 4 4ft' Clerk, H. H. Spurlock. 11101. Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording actually ending their voyages Bartram, asked question about BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wilblood donations. He was told New Business of other Branch Secretary, Val James, 7803; elsewhere. He urged everybody liemj Rentz, 26445; Recording meetings read and accepted. that hospital owed SIU fifty Secretary; Ray Pulliam; Read­ Agent reported Building Com­ Reading Clerk. R. Wilburn, to send telegram to Truman. pints. Agent's report accepted. Dis­ ing Clerk, A1 Stansbury, 4683. mittee • had found a building 37739. 4 4 4 Galveston minutes read and patcher's report accepted. Eight Oath of Obligation adminis­ Which it highly recommended. BOSTON — Chairman, J. accepted, as were Galveston men Obligated. Minute of sil- Greenbaum, 281; Recording Sec­ tered to 16 memberfi. Motion financial reports, and the Secre­ carried to accept Trial Commitretary, C. L. MacDonald; 50632; tary-Treasurer's financial and ee's reports. A memo to all Reading Clerk, W. Siekmann, Headquarters reports. Quarterly Branches was attached to one 7086. Finance Committee's report ac­ •Committee report, which found Minutes of other Branches* cepted. New business in minutes a member guilty of missing previous meetings read and ac­ ence for departed Brothers. Un­ Isthmian Strike deity. Trial Resolution, signed' by members of other Branches read and ac­ cepted. Also read and accepted Committee mettio recommended of the' Committee, called for cepted. Dispatcher reported 159 der Good and Welfare, several were: S e c r e t a r y - Treasurer's "that in future all Branches, purchase of two-story cement men registered and 175 men Brothers spoke on draft prob­ financial report. Patrolman's re­ particularly the Honolulu and buildi'.ig, at LI Calle de Pelayo, shipped in two-week period. Dis­ lem, and about 100 Brothers ar­ port, Dispatcher's report and Philadelphia Branches, check to bring the Puerto Rican Hall patcher's and Patrolman's re­ ranged, to send telegrams. Meet­ Agent's financial report. Motion members' books more closely" up to the Sitandard of SIU Halls ports accepted. Following men ing adjourned with 154 members made and carried to accept for strike clearances. Minutes of in the States. Price: $17,000. De­ Obligated: J. Gribble, W. Big- present. Secretary-Treasurer's telegram to 4 4 4 previous minutes in other tails of building: Building has ham, D. Lacey, P. Ohedh, W. SAVANNAH — ChBirman. W. President Truman on draft status Branches read and accepted two big rooms for meetings, TolmachofT, G. D. Sims, P. CathJ. Brantley; G'^IlL* RTCortKng of seamen copy of which is to be Motion carried to forward all four big rooms for offices, one cart, W. A. Thomas. Voted to Secratafy; Billy Harrison, ^6878; posted on bulletin board. Port ship's minutes to SEAFARERS large room for Dispatcher and take immediate action on Secre­ Agent, in his verbal report, said LOG for publication. Motions Patrolman, one large room for tary-Treasurer's telegram urging Reading Clerk, Charles Starling, that shipping and business was • carried to accept reports of Port the Shipping Hall, two toilets protests to President Truman on 6920. Voted to hear new business slow, but that four Cities Service Agent, Patrolmen, Dispatcher and showers. Building also has a drafting of merchant seamen. tankers were crewing up in this and Hospital Committee. All' large baggage room and a place Voted that'man should show real only from all Branches. All area over the weekend and he hands rose and stood in silence to put an awning on the roof proof of reason he asks to be ex­ Branch minutes were accepted, urged members to make an effort for one minute in memory of large enough to contain about cused from meeting. Voted 182 but-one member went on record to obtain some of these jobs. A our departed Brothers. Under 250 persons. In case of strike, to O 'that J. M^art, former pie- as opposed to Baltimore minutes. report was given of the robbery West Coast and Good and Welfare, .several mem­ 250 cots can be set up. Room card in 'Boston, be brou^t up on Voted to file Great Lakes minutes. Agent re­ by some of the former piecard's bers took the deck to discuss on terrace can become a strike charges of action unbecoming a and the membership was assured pro and con the food problem kitchen in a matter of hours. Union member and that Galves­ ported shipping still slow. Said of the Union's security, inasmuch aboard the Ore Line ships. Building is all by itself in block, ton be on record as demanding he expected about a payoff a as these ten-cent store badmen There were 363 members pres­ thereby causing no interference. that he be placed in 99-year club. week for next few weeks. Also wei*en't worth a second thought. ent when meeting adjourned at After much favorable discussion Voted another member into 99- said hoped to be in new building (ConiiniteiL on Page 14) resolution was adopted. One year club. Minute of silence for before next meeting. Report ac9:30 P.M. • ^ JM km Jl# 0 h Aify 27 '•i ''i| �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG THday, August 6. 1948 =F SBmS' MINUTES AMD MEWS Seafarer Mysterious Cigarette Loss In Aden First Of Irks Butt Addicts On Fabricator Bowls 300 Game, Hometown Season For three years E. E. (Elzie) Diffenderf^ bent the ears of Eight cases of cigarettes went over the side of Isthmian's SS Steel Fabricator in Aden under circumstances the crew never could quite understand, according to Vla­ his shipmates telling them how someday he was going to bowl dik Susk who was sailing as Assistant Electrician. a perfect 300 game. Now he can The cigarettes didn't fall in­ bend their ears telling them to the Gulf of Aden. It so how he did it. happened that they were lower­ The young St. Petersburg, ed into a bunihoat. Seafarer Florida Seafarer tiuned in the Susk, a handy man with a first 300 game of the season in camera, recorded the proceed­ his hometown July 23 when he ings and brought the pictures levelled every pin for twelve to the LOG. straight frames. All that the crew knew was that the cigarettes came from In a writje-up in the St. the officers' deck, Susk declares. t'etersburg Independent, DiffenBut nobody knew who got them derfer was spotlighted for his out, or who lowered them, or feat and also credited with roll­ who collected a little something ing the high series of the year. for his trouble. His perfect game, added to Nobody might have thought scores of 227 and 240, gave too much about the incident him a high of 767. anyway if the Fabricator hadn't A bowling enthusiast since the come close to nmning out of age of 10, Elzie has long point­ cigarettes a few days later on ed for that one perfect game. the way home. In fact, the Since going to sea three years slopchest got down to where ago he has spent most of his there were nothing to be had (The Evening Independent. but Chesterfields. Brolher Vladik Susk's camera gives the evidence as to time between ships at the local St. Petersburg, Fla.) alleys, where, he consistently why the Steel Fabricator suffered a'dgeirette shortage. The E. E. DIFFENDERFER BITTER "WEEDS shot showing the eight cases of cigarettes in the bumboat was racked up high scores. But the Of course, ^here is nothing snapped before they could be covered with a canvas. A big one always eluded him un­ wrong with Chesterfieldsi—^for minute later the butts were concealed and the bumboat was til now. those who like Chesterfields. Now that he has it imder his rushing to shore with its booty. But Chesterfields were bitter belt, his shipmates can relax. weeds to confirmed Camel puff­ Old Man didn't want to run out a couple of pictures showing "I would like all my brother ers and Lucky Strike men. Susk the gangway for so short a stop just how ^ perilous the ladder Seafarers who have heard me had no complaint. He doesn't so he had Chips make a ladder really was. It looks as bad as harp on it for three years to der. he describes it. smoke. know that if 1 died today I Coffee "on the house" to the The ladder was just a few The sale of cigarettes was The food got pretty short on would rest in peace," he said. members on the Recreation Deck conducted in a pretty high­ boards with narrow cleats nail­ the way home, Susk says. For of the New York Hall is fast handed fashion throughout the ed to them, and a rickety rail­ two weeks there was nothing becoming an institution since Fabricator's three-month trip to ing. When the tide was high, but ham and frankfmters. How­ its inception several months ago. the Far East, Susk discloses. the contraption stood at an an­ ever, the trip, can't have been This week it was given a boost The ration was two cartons a gle of about 85 degrees. too awful. After the payoff in when a case of 24 one pound week during the entire voyage, Since everybody went ashore New York, Brother Susk signed tins of coffee arrived at the that night, the ladder was a but the Purser sold them only right back on again for another New York Hall from retired potential source of danger. But at stated times and if a man ride to the East. He promises member P. A. Carlson. luckily nobody was hurt. How­ was asleep or on wgtch or was more pictures and another story When Seafarer Buddy Bass' Carlson, now working for W. ever, for the record, Susk took just a minute late he didn't get when he returns. wife lay seriously ill in a Bal­ F. McLaughlin & Co. in Chi­ his two cartons that week. Nor timore Hospital six Seafarers cago, had read in ^e LOG did he get two extra the fol­ volunteered to give their blood where coffee is being served to lowing week to make up for to help pull her through. the membership. Remembering his loss. Now she is well on the road what coffee time meant to him, The only time anybody got to recovery and is doing nicely. he purchased the coffee for his four cartons was directly after Brother Bass wishes to extend foi-mer . SIU brothers to enjoy the incident related above when The minutes of a meeting held his and his wife's heartfelt while waiting around for a the Purser allowed four cartons aboard an SIU ship recently con­ thanks to the men who con­ ship. a man going through the Suez tained a request which we would tributed so greatly to her re­ The coffee um is perking it Canal. like to see granted. However, we covery: J. Spuron, D. DiMai, up and the boys are calling out On the trip in general, Susk must rely upon the membership's W. H. Foote, L. Bewig, B. Caw- draw one"—one of Brother says the crew was, by and large, response to do so. thome and J. Gnagy. Carlson's, that is. a first rate one. However, the The crew, under Good and ship was a poor feeder, getting Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ worse as the weeks wore by, FARERS LOG devote two pages and the Skipper was plain in the LOG to cheerful news, tough. praise of men and crews and in­ He allowed overtime, but he teresting experiences instead of gave it grudgingly. He inter­ moans, groans and beefs. SAYS RADIO, FANS DROWNED OUT preted the contract strictly and Well, we still want to hear the hours were hard to get. from Seafarers who have beefs ADDRESS SYSTEM, FOULED CALL Moreover, he was a fast man —they serve a good purpose- To the Editor: with a log, Susk says. But Susk but as the crew mentioned himself avoided the loggings. How about fixing the public address on the third floor? I cheerful news is just as inter­ One of the crew's bitterest esting and we'd like to print made an important call and needed to reach a Brother on the complaints was the Old Man's more of it. third floor. He was there all day waiting for my call; but never reluctance to issue draws. "He That's where you come in. was tight on draws in Port heard his name called over the speaker system. Something unusual is always Swettenham, Saigon, Bangkok Undoubtedly, with the radio and the noise of the fans, the happening to seamen and crews and Surabaya," Susk says, which This served as a gangway wherever they drop the anchor. public address system should have more volume. 1 hope this can dosen't leave many places in for the Fabricator men in That incident ashore in the last be attended to for the benefit of all. which to have been easy. Port Swettenham. The rick­ port gave the whole gang a Don M. Ravosa SOURCE OF DANGER ety ladder was knocked to­ laugh. It'll probably meter a New York The crew had another com­ gether by the Carpenter under guffaw or two in the LOG. plaint at Port Swettenham, Ma- orders of the Captain, but Just give us the details, pic­ ANSWER: The building superintendent reports the,_public laya. The Fabricator was going few were the crewmen who tures, too, if possible .and we'U address system is in good order. The switchboard operator to take on a load of rubber, but would chance many trips do the rest. The address is: SEA­ has been regi^ested to turn up the amplifier when announcing was only going to be tied to ashore. No one was injured, FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., the dock for 24 hours before but it was only luck, reported New York 4, N.Y. calls. moving out to anchorage. The V. Susk who took the photo. N.Y. Seafarers Sipping Java Gift Of Former Member Seafarer Thanks Brothers For Aid To Sick Wife Got A Story? Send It in! TN£ B££F BOX �Friday. August 6. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings CHRYSANTHY STAR. April 4 Chairman T. Salzarulo; Secre­ tary A. Govastes. Motion car­ ried that the Mates keep off the deck. Good and Welfare: Sug­ gestions that the passageways be kept clean and that the crew keep cups off messroom tables. Suggestion made that some pic­ tures of ship and crew be taken for LOG. Warning given that there will be no missing of watches. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. i, ^ X ALGONQUIN VICTORY. May 16 — Chairman W. La Chance: Recording Secretary C. B. Telierion. Deck Delegate reported some disputed overtime which would be good. Motion carried that gangway watches be stood according to sea-watch schedule, and that any man failing to stand his watch be brought up on charges. There was a motion that the Steward issue cots to each man, with the understand­ ing that each man would be held responsible for its return or else be charged with the cost—$6.00. Under Good and Welfare short­ age of soap and linen was straightened out. One minute observed for departed Brothers. clamation. Resolution sxifciitted for a letter to be drafted to LOG calling for men to sail the ships to eliminate the free loaders. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX PORTMAR, July 4—Chairman H. J. DeForge; Recording Secre­ tary Robert McCulloch. Over­ time beef in Deck Department which the Delegate reported he expected to settle before reach­ ing port. Motion carried to petit i o n Secretary-Treasurer and Membei'ship to remit fine im­ posed on the Chief Cook for missing ship between New York and Philadelphia. It was pointed out by members making previous voyage that the Patrolman was not fully advised of the circum­ stances in this case. Motion car­ ried to have the Deck and En­ gine Departments take turns cleaning laundry, while the Stew­ ards Department would clean re­ creation loom. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothers. man be notified that the ship sailed with booms raised and hatches un-secured, and that men were otherwise asked to work under unsafe conditions. Moved by W. Rand, seconded by J. Fonseca. that aU hands be sober at payoff. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. XXX CAPE EDMONT. May 30— Chairman F. Harlshom; Record­ ing Secretary W. Christain. No beefs reported by Delegates. Moved to have performers brought up on charges. Motion to get more stores in Trinidad. Motion to have Patrolman inform Mate to post new sailing board time when sailing is delayed. One minute of silence for Broth­ XXX ers lost at sea. ALCOA CLIPPER. July 10— XXX BERTRAM G. GOODHUE. Chairman Krehn; Recording Sec­ June 13—Chairman L. Santa retary Greenberg. Viv Meriana. Ana; Recording Secretary D. All- Ship's Delegate, i-ead a com­ bright. There were no x-eports munication on the retaining of XXX the Union Hiring Hall. He SOUTHPORT. May 28—Chair­ by the Delegates. Discussion cov­ recommended that each Depai-tered the poor condition of the man William Saunders; Record­ ment use its own messroom, that ing Secretary Thomas Yar- Deck Department showers, soap minors be kept out of crew's dishes, coffee um, and porthole brough. Minutes of last meeting quarters unless they are with an accepted. Disputed overtime re­ screens. It was decided that the adult making a tour of inspec­ ported in Engine Department. four Delegates should see the tion, that the coffee would be Question raised under Good and Chief Engineer about repairs. replaced with a better brand. Welfare as to who was to oil One minute of silence for de- Accepted. Deck Delegate I'ethe winches. Bosun reported parted Brothers. ported nine dollars had been col­ that Captain Van Woot expected lected for ship's fund. Engine the Utility to do it. Crew asks Delegate i-eported overtime beef for more grits for breakfast. on delayed sailing. Motion xmWashing machine, portholes and der New Business by Lloyd pantry drainboard needs repair­ Slanchard to obtain a separate ing. One minute of silence for ce box for beer. Vic Meriana Brothers lost at sea. explained that the daiiY box was XXX being opened so often for beer XXX SUZANNE. May 30 — Chairthat everything else was .spoiling. BERTRAM G. GOODHUE, man P. DuAphy; Recording Sec­ Amendment to" have committee May 23—Chairman L. Santa Ana; retary W. DeLong. Delegates re­ of three investigate and report ported some disputed overtime. Recording Secretary D. Allbright. back at next meeting. Brothers Motion under New Business by Motion by L. Santa Ana and sec- Meriana. Eddy Steugh and Joe DeLong to go directly into New anded by J. Hilton that two men Vaccarre to compose committee. Business. Under discussion, the be appointed to visit the Hos­ Carried. procedure of feeding the watch pital in Yokohama for the benefit XXX first was agreed upon. Safety of SIU Brothers that may be MARINE RUNNER. June & there. Under Good and Welfare measures for deck work was (Chairman and Secretary not brought up. Jack Martin. Deck it was suggested that the escape given.) All ci-ew members pres­ Delegate, stated that overtime panels be replaced with sci-eens. ent. Minutes of pi-evious meet­ for delayed sailing was disputed. .One minute of silence for de­ ing read and accepted. Vote of The Delegates were asked to parted Bi-others. thanks given Chief Stewax'd T. XXX make up a repair list. One min­ BERTRAM G. GOODHUE, M. Reilly and Steward Depart­ ute of silence for departed May 9—Chairman W. Groholski; ment by entire crew for excellent Brothers. food being put out. One minute Recording Secretary D. Allbright. Motion by the Steward under of silence for departed Brothers. New Business that futux'e sched­ uled meetings be held on Sunday at 1:30 P.M. Under Good and Welfai-e it was recommended that XXX all plumbing in toilets, showers, GOVERNOR BRANDON. June XXX and sink be checked. One min­ 30—Chairman W. Rose; Record­ CAPE EDMONT. April 6— ute of silence for Brothers lost ing Secretary L. G. Kretzel. Chairman Widden; Recording Delegates reported they had re­ at sea. Secretary Pittman. Delegate's re­ XXX pair list ready for the first port. BETHORE, July 4 — Chairman ported no beefs and reports ac­ Motion by C. Eckley. seconded by O. May that deodorants be or­ Charles Lucker; Secretary cepted. Motion that brother who dered for next voyage in order Fischer. Deck Delegate reported left ship with unpaid debts be to keep the air fresh in showers 3 bookmen, 3 company men and put on the "do not ship" list, and and washrooms. Motion by W. the rest permits; Engine Delegate that the Patrolman be notified. Rand, seconded by C, Eckley, reported 3 books, 2 permits and Motion cariied that no one pay that the slopchest be inspected 2 company men;-Stewards Dele­ off till Patrolman has cleared the by delegrates at the beginning gate reported 2 books, 5 permits ship. It was requested under of next voyage to see that Union and 1 company man. Motion car­ Good and Welfare that each made goods only were carried. ried that alf beefs not taken care watch leave the messi'oom clean Motion by L. Kretzel, seconded of by the- time the ship reaches. for the next watch. It was de­ by R. Shultz, that fresh cigarettes Baltimore are to be handled by cided that the Patrolman would be put aboard for next trip. Mo­ the Patrolmen. James Murphy be asked to check the slopchest tion by Moeller. that the Patrol-1 elected Ship's Delegate by ac- befoj-e payoff. •^AKE Aps/ANTAee OF YOUR TIME OH THE BEACH TO IMPROVE YOUR JOB ABILITY OR TO ©ETA HIGHER RATING IN YOUR PEPARTA^EAIT- REAP THE TeCHNICAL BOOKS THAT THE ONION HAS INTMB. VARIOUS HALLS , ANP — THIS IS IMPORTANT— ASK QUESTIONS OP THE OLD-TIMERS AND LEARN FROM THEIR. EXPERlENGE.. THEV WILL 3B GLAD TO HELP. CUT and RUN By HANK Those Brothers in the 18-through-25 age group received a i-idiculously unfair decision in being affected by "draftitis." They did a patriotic job sailing the dangerous seas during the war years. And they turned to with their share of tough spirited militancy in winning SIU beefs and organizing the unorganized ships. We hope our youngtimers remain sailors after all. Our slapstick sense of humor received an old-fashioned horse-laugh when Brother Tom Madigan way out there in Wyoming, sent a postcard asking how shipping was in the Stewards Department in New York. The distance being so great, shipping so changeable, and the New York beach load­ ed with many Brothers—all we can say is—Go West. Brother. Sein Francisco is one of the nearest ports to Wyoming and it's good shipping there for SIU men every week . . . Seafarers Say: Steve Carr—If the SIU had about two passenger ships running out of New York it would clean the beach of plenty of men . . . James Murphy; I haven't any money but I'm smiling just the same . . . Anonymous: Keep your nose clean and your dues paid up". . . Ed Larkin: I just rented a bicycle for twelve dollars a month. (Those sea legs can't get rusty that way. eh. Ed?) When it comes to sports we're strictly pin-ball athletes. There aren't many of us left, either, since pinball rhachines in New York are now against the law, darn our petty luck. Anyway, we thought it would never happen that some Seafarer could hate any popiilar sport—especially baseball. One Brother recently shocked our soul by calling baseball a dead, silly game. Players slanding all over the field doing nothing at all. Some guy gets up at bat and suddenly hits the ball. What happens? Thousands of people roar, whistle, jump and argue. The umpires are all thumbs, act­ ing like lunatics. For a psychological split second we thought he had either an inferiority spoi-ts complex or a split per.sonality due to being always at sea and never rubbing elbows with landlub­ bers and the sports. We even suspected him of being an indoor athlete—an jimatuer champ in pingpong. billards or chess. Then he said he's from California—which was the mysterious reason for his unsportsmanlike dislike of baseball and loyalty to Cali­ fornia's football games. Brother "Dutchy" Moore just came in off a tanker owned by one of many new tanker companies the SIU has been signing excellent agreements with and providing the member­ ship with more jobs in these days of tough shipping. Well. Dutchy gave us food for thought when he said how impossible it was to eat decently and according to accustomed style in New York (Floridian gastronomy, as we'll call it). Of course, he could control his mind and stomach eud force himself to eat in deluxe restaurants—avoiding the beaneries serving hotdogs. hamburger steaks, pea soups and potato salads. But it's just no soup—with Dutchy. It's dangerous, too. He could lose weight (by not eating) or perhaps his entire viewpoint on life would change if he forced himself to eat anything at all. This is why Dutchy usually doesn't anchor ashore too long because there just isn't any real Florida cooking (especially beans and rice) available. We don't imagine there's any de­ cent restaurant cooking genuine Florida-style food here in New York. If there is. Dutchy can be saved from going to the dogs (Frankfurters, we mean). �Page Ten^ THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridar* August B, 1948 THE Alien Asks Brothers' Aid Dnrmg Job Calls PORT MAR MEN- SIT FOR PORTRAIT To the Editor: like I just mentioned citizens would be doing all aliens a I'd like to bring to the memgreat favor if th^ would step bershipte attention some of the back and allow aliens to fake difficulties f feeing the alien the jobs. ^ members of the SIU and offer FOR POOH SHIPPIKG a suggestion as to how the ^iens can be helfjed in obtain­ If shipping were good and ing jobs under the quota set men could get out in a week by the government. or two, I'd never suggest this; As you all know, aliens are but now that shipping is tou^ allowed to constitute but 15 and an alien sometimes must percent of the crew of a sub­ wait five and six weeks for a sidized ship and 25 percent of ship, something like this would a non-substdizcd ship. Also, an make it easier in view of the alien is allowed only 20 days 29-day limit. The boys on the SS PortmBr,»a Calmar ship on the inters^hore in the United States be­ At the same time I'd like to coastal run, sit for a picture in Portland, Oregon. fore the Immigration authorities suggest that when aliens are Top row (left to right) : Moe, FWT: Edwards. Carpenter,can begin deportation proceed­ registered, their cards be stamp­ Anderson, Utility; Mercer, OS; Gonyea, MM; Jesus, OS; and ings. ed "alien." This would make it Peres, MM, Middle row: Pierce, Wiper; Spicer, AB; Datko, I am an alien. I have sailed simple for the dispatcher to de­ AB; Ramsey, AB; James, Chief Cook; Tongue, Oiler; Sullivan, SIU ships since 1943 when I termine who ^re the aliens FWT; Kemp, Wiper; Burke, FWT; Ebbert, Utility; and Macjoined the Union and have sail­ when a job is thrown in for. Dermett, AB. Front row: McCulloch, Steward; Deforce, ed only American ships since. Also, it would eliminate more Bosun: and Reier AB. I have almost five years of than the allowed number of Picture was taken by Brother R. G. Hohman who says the seatime, so citizenship is not aliens being sent to a ship crew is a fine bunch of men doing a bang-up job. too far off for me; but while which means some have to re­ i am still an alien I, and the turn to the Hall. other aliens in the SIU, must I hope you will take this always live in fear of being matter into consideration. deported. Edmund Eriksen ASKS HELP (Ed. Note: All Brolhers are I'd like to suggest to the urged to comment on Broth­ To the Editor; into that very good paper, the membership that when a job er Eriksen's proposal—whether LOG, to let my Union Brothers I Ihave been a Seafarer for know what a hell of a bad time is on the board which can be in agreement or disagreement filled by an alien, and an alien —through the pages of the more than five years, but never you get when you go out with rT-. nearing his 29-day limit throws LOG and/or by hitting the before have I written to the the wrong kind of Union men. in for it, the citizen brothers deck under Good and W^- LOG. But now the time has We left San Francisco on Isth­ let the alien take the job. The fare at membership meetings.) come for me to get a few lines mian's SS Winthrop Marvin for alien cannot sail coastwise and a few ports along the coast be­ he is allowed but a small per­ fore taking off for the Persian centage of the foreign jobs. Gulf. The Steward on here was Here's an example of what supposed to get off. According I am driving at: to the Union rules, he got his The other day there was a transportation money after last job on the board which could To the Editor: Mr. Richards says it really was trip. be fiUed by an alien. I threw But, since he is the best man a good ship, but for whom? Just a line from the old Wil­ in for it but three citizens had Shipping is picking up in this the company can think of having older cards. They, of course, mington Windbag about the kick­ port of Wilmington with about —^from i'ts viewpoint—on any had the right to the job over ing around that -union seamen one boat in transit a week. Last ship, he somehow remained me. But the same day coastwise are getting in the July issue of week the SS Cape Race, South aboard, although the crew did its jobs came up with no takers. I the Marine Corps magazine Atlantic, was in' loading for Eu­ best to have him pulled off. could not throw in for them. called the "Leatherneck." However, in my opinion, I rope. I'm not suggesting that the On page 26 of this rag, the I am enclosing a letter from don't think he should be con­ Union adopt a rule to this ef­ self-styled champion of the "sea­ the Maritime Commission on sea- sidered a Union man since he is fect, I'm instead courting the going bellhops," by name Guy Iiieu's draft status which might trying to take anything he can good will and brotherliness of Richards, complains of the way be of interest to some of the away from the boys. Of course. every member. In a situation the seamen ran a ship called the he is a little afraid right now. members. SS Ellery F. Wheelock. The This man will call you any­ Please sign this letter as story is called "Coffee Time." "Smokey the Firemen" aS I am thing when you say something Mr. Richards says that all the • i^V working under an ex-Marine about overtime. He doesn't be­ seamen ran for cover at gunCaptain and it might get to him. lieve in such a thing as over­ drill, and were always on coffee Most of my friends will know time. The other day I spugeed time. Maybe, if Mr. Richards for two hours and a half. This who "Smokey" is. ever was on a Liberty that went man said that one and a half Smokey, The Fireman to the bottom, he would know (Ed. Note: A letter similar to was enough. He also said that, that the over 5,000 seamen who Smokey^ ' was ptititMt' in the' because I put down for more, I died weren't hiding in life boats July 30 Usue of'the LOG: The was a crook. Then he said that or in ventilators .whei\ their letteir'revMlcd ihat- the' Marl- the Union was to blame. ships were under attack. He didn't buy any ice in the time Commission is also press­ PROMISES CERTIFICATE States. He explained this by ing for exemption of those saying that he didn't see why the The point that really gets me merchant seamen who have ob­ company should have to spend is that Mr. Richards says he told tained their "Certificate of Sub­ the crew that the Marines were stantially Contiguous Service." money when there was a man on going to put a stop to aU over­ The Commission previously had the ship who could make the ice time for the crew unless they received assurance from Gen­ and save that money. He now is having .me fill up all turned into company-stiffs. Also, eral Hershey that the Certifi­ a phony piece of paper called a cates would be recognized. As kinds of cans-with water to naake "Marine Certificate" was protA- yet, however, no definite de­ ice, and I am putting in for one ised to those in the crew who cision has been made public. hour each day and am doing the would do little favOTS, suCh as Every effort in the meantime same fta: making ice cream. I'd like to get-an answer tell­ forfeiting showers every other is being made through. the ing me -what I should do. Tell This hafldsome Seafarer is day, giving a seat in the mess- Washington Representative of me if it's overtime or not. Rudy Mcfhra,. An. Tfce picture hall to a Marine, and doing bell- the SIU to obtain- a ruling ex­ G. I>e Jesus was laiMn by Bertil Svenson to-bell work without overtime. empting acting seamen, or at Tliese are just a few of the least to exempt seamen with last fall whon'Rtidy was'dolvn (Ed: Note: The Brother's in the lslanda on the'SS Alcoa things this bellhop wanted the wartime service from the beef has been turned over to crew to do. As his story ends. Polaris. Headquarters for clarification.) Claims Steward Freezes Up With lee-Making Overtime Feels 'Leatherneck' Story Maligns Seamen's Ability 'I' Hey, Hollywood! incompetents Foul Union: Vendor Crew To the Editor: If we are going to enlist new companies under SIU contracts, it is important that we put-com­ petent men on the vessels now represent. In line with this fact, I was asked at the June 25 meeting on the Steel Vendor, to write a letter about the incompetency of the Chief Cook and Steward. The competence of each man is assumed by the indorsements he carries. Yet regardless of the number of years a man sails, many men come aboard ship with indorsements which they are not capable of fulfilling. To aid the Union in weeding out those who cast a reflection upori the rest of the membership by not being able to do their work, it was felt that all should be made aware of the situation liere. LACKS KNOW-HOW In this instance the Steward lacks the knack of running his department and, in addition to that, does not know what is re­ quired of each member in his department. Most SIU men have a pretty good idea of the work they are expected to perform in the jobs for which they ship. Therefore, when the Steward requires them to do other things there are beefs from the start of the trip. As a result the food has beeri terrible, the ice-boxes-have never been cleaned, stores are going to wasie and rotting from neglect.i^ The Stewards: Department toilets were not cleaned for over two months. Aprons, dish' towels and' table cloths were not issued when needed. None of these things was prop­ erly supervised by the Steward. The Chief Cook was to be broken down the second week out at sea, but he was given fur­ ther chances and the thing dragged on. No one is satisfied. Steel wool has been found in eggs and soup. Meat is burned or unseasoned. The man just: isn't a Cook. CAUSE FRICTION The Skipper, J. Scully, also brought this to my attention, pointing out that poorly fed stomachs cause friction on boardship and that he wants to see his ship running smoothly. So, although we have been stuck with these men for one trip, it now becomes a Union problem. What is the Union go­ ing to do about them? Are they to be allowed to put other SlU ships in the same spot? We are going to tqrn it over to the Patrolman and we hope for the sake of ship's harmony and the Union's good name that neither be allowed to sail in his present job again. S. Janddra Sh!p'« Ddegate Steel Vendor ..J. m'i • - assist - �Friday, August 6. 1948 THE SEAFARERS A Werewolf In The Night LOG No Draw, Hazardous Work On Deck Move SSJamesSwan Crew To Poetry To the Editor: told me that on the previous oc­ To the Editor: On the day of sailing, Friday, Seamen have the name of be­ casion a huge dog had gone mad June 4, the ves.sel left the oil and turned upon his master ing steeped in superstition, but Most of the ciew of the SS docks at 11:15 P.M. The Mate I have found people ashore more mutilating him horribly. James Swan, South. Atlantic, had Then an old woman who sold been on the beach for at least ordered the deck gang to stow inclined. Here is an experience the mooring lines in number one I had on the Adriatic coast of fish on the quay till late at six weeks previous to shipping— and five holds. Since it was Southern Italy which bears out night spread the rumor of a so as you can imagine we were dark on deck and there had been ghostly werelolf — a tale that pretty broke. the point: no provision made for proper Nearly everyone-had clothes in lighting, the deck crew refused. Our ship was tied up in the grew to fill the simple people of the place with supernatural the cleaners: articles in pawn, or center of a town built around a dread. The agreement states that in debts. The Delegate and various small port awaiting a new pro­ order to secure gear, the vessel But the howling we had heard members of the crew saw the peller. must proceed to a safe anchor­ Across the quay was a leading I knew to be the feedpump on Captain about a draw on Thurs­ age before going to sea, but the hotel. So we had only a few our boilers which would howl day, June 3. Captain threatened the men who The Captain said that he could steps to go from the ship to be and scream every time it drew refused withjodgs if they failed not do so on that day, because it comfortably seated in a lovely air instead of water. to carry out his orders. He even was too late but would put out cocktail lounge over a cool drink, Chiara never knew the differ­ went so far as to order the Bosun listening to the gentle music of ence, for I never told her. In a draw on Friday, June 4. handcuffed. This was dpne by However, on this day the Cap­ a small orchestra concealed be­ the first place it would have been tain came aboard at supper time the Mate, though the handcuffs hind the palm trees. too bad to spoil the fisherwom- with more excuses. There was were later removed. I had a room above. It is al­ an's story with such an imima- no draw. Then the crew, under direct ways preferable to sleep ashore ginative truth — and besides I This breach of promise could order, proceeded to open the in port, if for no other reason found it most delightful having not but be considered as a raw holds and stow the lines, aided than to relieve shipboard mon­ Chiara cling to me in the night deal, and many of the boys were by only two flashlights. This for comfort and protection. otony. forced, as a result, to leave valu­ was extremely unsafe in the In this charming setting I met able possessions ashore. John Wunderlich, Jr. dark, for there were lines, cables. Chiara. That's not her name, but it will do; and you may rest assured that she was charming and intelligent. Our room fronted on the quaint little harbor, and its fulllength windows opened upon a the original crew left when we port very long as a rule and a balcony, four stories above the To the Editor: arrive stateside. crew is much more satisfied if street, where we could look down Will try to shed some light on We have a good Stewards they get a little time off even on the ship. Every noise and the travels and travails on the Department, but we are short a if it is only a few hours. With movement aboard was carried SS Fort Bridger, the flagship Second Cook and BR. The Stew­ the sailing board time posted on clearly to us on the soft evening of the United States Petroleum ard deserves a good word for the gangway, the men always breeze. Carriers fleet. the food and menus he puts out. come back on time. One full-moon night I was en­ We are supposed to be on the They have good. American joying a cigarette and my soul shuttle between the Persian CHARACTERS ABOARD beer and whiskey in Tiipoli, was filled with contentment and Gulf and Europe. We made one but it is expensive. It sure hits Some of the characters aboard •tvell-being. Chiara , . ,, stood . on the trip to Ras Tanura and then are Bing Miller, Red Shea and the spot when you haven't had balcony, her hair blowing softly .^ripoli to load, any for awhile. Will try to get her body sUhouetted m the tall ^ j^^^ls from Red Bronstein. Bananas Zeira mailing address'for the LOG window frames. there now. I suppose the tense in one of our regular ports over oooo! MIA! zts iss EERIE HOWL situation in Palestine had someee-rren. ZAAJ ZB MfKOiHML here. Suddenly a long eerie howl PtA/O! lAtA/ rose from across the ghostlyTOPSIDE OKAY We unloaded in Le Harve, luminous harbor. Chiara stif- France last trip and had repairs The Chief Engineer is a good fened, then flew across the floor boilers. The gals Joe, in fact, the whole topside into my arms. She was trembling ti^gj.g ^gj.g to see us (and gang seems to be okay all the with fear as she gasped into my our money) and will, no doubt, way around. ear, "Lupo! Lupo! Lupo!" be glad to see us when we roll •We have been hearing over I understood that lupo meant in this trip. the radio that the government wolf, and finally she sobbed the V»'e get our orders from Leis going to have the Army and story to me that some months Havre, so it seems that this will Nayy man the ships should a before our arrival, on just such be our home port. maritime strike take place. God a full-moon night, a werewolf, All ready we have lost six eis was with us for quite awhile forbid that this should happen. had howled in the harbor and a men, but one reshipped aboard, but he piled off because of ill- The brass would quickly ruin man had been found with his Two men jumped ship in Nap­ ness. ^what little there is left of the throat torn out. les, the rest were lost through We were certainly glad ta liear maritime fleet. The werewolf howled again sickness or injury. If we keep of our pay raise. We can use it, If they try to man the ships and she clung more tightly to losing men at the rate we have especially those of us with de­ every labor union in the U.S. me. I found it very pleasant been, there will be very few of pendants on the beach. should pull a twelve hour strike stroking her hair and soothing The Skipper seems to be all as a show of strength. That's her fears. I right and well liked by the the one way to put an end to Next morning the watchman such nonsense. This, of course, tant to grant shpre leave at one is only my opinion. Will secure for now. time but everything seems okay Al. Gordon. Eng. Del. now. These tankers are not in To Ihe Editor: Fort Bridger Men Enjoying Shuttle Run, Growing Shortage Of SIU Men Only Hitch 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 that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are unseilisfactory. he has the right to hold up the payoff until everything is spic and sp&n. 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 youll some action. COOKS' FOOD, JOKES BY MESSMAN MAKE fT; TEXAS UAPPY SHIP The crew of the Seatrain Texas agree that the Chief Steward William E. Pepper, and the entire Steward Department are entitled to hearty thanks for the good food they have been putting out. The Steward is a good Union man as well as Steward. Messman Whitey Plunkett keeps the boys laughing with his jokes while he gives the best of ser­ vice, and the Cooks sure know what they are doing when they put the food together. The Deck Department wants to put in a good word for the Chief Mate—who was known as Smoky Lanton when he sailed in the Foc'sle, and now that he's doing his job on the bridge he's still an SIU Brother at heart. All in all it is a swell gang. William Zarkas Deck Maintainance Pege Eleven IT JUST MIGHT BE FRIENDLY Somebody aboard the Ore Line's SS Chilore found the time to go fishing down at Cruz Grande on the 'Chilean coast. He must have been more surprised than- pleased when he hauled in this squid. Pat Robertson.- Baltimore Patrolman, sent the picture of the ugly customer to the LOG without saying who had snapped it. and coal lying all over the deck. Someone could easily have been hurt. Everything except the lines had previously been secured, therefore, according to the Bosun, the ship was seaworthy, so if the Captain did not wish to anchor and let the boys have light to do this dangerous work, it could have been left till-day­ light. The Captain remarked, " I had a good crew last trip," meaning that he did not like the Union replacing the last crew under the Union rule that a member must get off when he is paid trans­ portation. The Captain informed the Steward Department that the only overtime would be on Sat­ urdays, Sundays and Holidays. There would be no sougeeing. He also informed the cooks that the meat box would be cleaned only before arrival back in the States. He stated that he would order all overtime" and all extra meals, and that there would be no feed­ ing of anyone except. the Port Captain, Port Engineer and Port Steward. The messmen were not to feed anyone without tl:e Cap­ tain's signature. On Saturday, June 5, at sea, the Captain issued three -'•artons of cigarettes for the trip overseas. In view of these conditions aboard the James Swan, it is hoped that the following poem will be appreciated by other SIU men. •• POPPA HUBBARD 1 I'm known as Capiain Hubbard Of fhe Good Ship "Jimmy" Swan; I'm really liked by all my men— Al least, most every- re. 2 There's just a few v.-ho Ihink I'm light But Boys, they're a"' i-ji-taken; Because I said no r le. Don't mean I'm God iorrrken. 3 Of course I won"i -. ut out a draw While in a "State-r.j'port; I've got my crewmc-'s good at heart. They'd spend it and .u.i rhort. 4 But I make up for ii ^b"ord With draws out eve ' day; The boys get all ihe dough they need For sight-seeing or picy. 5 I give the boys their ju^ exchange. The standard, one for one; Of course I'm getting twioo that much. I'm not sailing just for fun. 6 I'm Lord and Master of my ship And all the men on board; I've got to keep strict disciplina To keep all in accord. 7 I feel like a proud Poppa With all the crew my boys; I don't believe in spanking. But Logging is a joy. 8 And so you see, we all agree I'm pleased as I can be; With one for you and two fat me There's money in going tb setw 1. C. Gentile. Secretary R. H. Basberg. Ship's Delegate ' SS James Swan "I m �Page Twelve SEAFARERS tOG GOOD SHIP, ^OOD BUNCH, GOOD PARTY : I - fe fUday. August 6.1948 Pioneer Penman Chronicles Fun And Frolic Aboard Ship To the Editor: it comes to the gift of gab. At least we'll bet on Elliott against any other yackety-yacker. D. Lige Jones, ex-pic-card in the Port of Norfolk, and now 2nd slum burner on this vessel, has written a hunk of poetry. When he was asked to send it into the LOG, he replied, "Hell no! What do you think; I am? Do you want the whole damned East Coast laughing at me?" Perhaps his nerve will come back and he will send it. If he doesn't, and I get ahold of it, I'll forward it to you. Eddie "Long Distanoe" Caudell, the Chief Steward, seems to have developed a permanent smile, and a very infectious grin. In fact, it has been getting so con-* tagious that "Pickle Puss" Lam­ beth, the star watch Fireman, smiled twice in three hours, and now everyone is mimicing Eddie. I'd like to know just which tooth-paste they are trying to sell. Greetings and salutations. from the crew of the "Bauxite • Flash" —otherwise, known as the Alcoa Pioneer — to.,all SIU Brothers wherever they may be. Before starting to heave the malarkey and blarney around, I would lik^ to state that the last payoff of this tub, July 16, was as smooth as an eel in a barrel of Blue Point Oysters. By request of the crew T am authorized to extend our thanks to the Agent and Patrolmen in the port of grits and gravy. Mobile to you, for their sincere cooperation in ironing out what beefs we had. In fact, Brother Editor, the ships paid off six hours after ar­ rival, and 18 hours ahead of schedule. Isn't that somewhat of a record for an Alcoa bauxite packet? "Spareribs" Northrop, the alli­ gator-catching Chief Electrician has publicity stated that before When the crew of the Mississippi company's crack Del Norte threw a birthday parly for he returns to Tampa he is going GENTLEMAN SAILOR "Red" Hancock, AB and Deck Delegate, they were also celebrating the fact that they 5weEe a to take a vacation in the Islands to J:aise tobacco of a special "type swell crew on a fine ship. Some of the boys weren't able to get mto the picture, but here are Back to a little seriousness, the names of the ones who did. Back row (left to right): Tozeh AB; Torres, AB; Kaiser, Ch. so that Robert "D5 The Best You Brother Editor. A young seaman Stwd. Sheehan, 2nd Stwd; "Joe," Bellboy; Gamin, Storeke^er; ^ddie," Dinen Keeper; Bank- Can" Hillman -may have free who had made a couple of trips ston. Bosun; Scott, QM; and Thurman, Carp. Middle row: Anderson, OS; Garxau BR; Denison, cigars. before getting on this rust-pot, "Pork Chops" Hand (Northop's xecently asked me just what con­ AB-M/T; Hancock: Kreel, 2nd Elect; and Carlson, AB-M/T. On deck: Dynar^i, Ch.'Reefer partner in short-circuiting), bet­ stituted the definition of a Gencmd Daveierson, FWT. ter known as the midget sparks, tleman-SaUor. Though stunned has gone on a diet. Yes indeed! for a short .while, I replied, "Son, A diet of food and plenty of it. a Gentle-man-Sailor is a man Incidentally, Pork Chops merely that believes in assisting his ship­ weighs 304 at this writing—and mates, never hurting his Union that is "avoirdupois" weight, too. Brothers, paying his dues and Brother. assessments regularly, never sure made me feel good to have through with one of the finest To the Editor: starting ,a phony beef ashore or so many SIU brothers celebrate collections for his wife that I've CHAMP RIDES AGAIN After reading so many stories my birthday. on board ship, never performing, ever seen on any ship—$1,077. of other ships and crews in the Eddie "Champ" Yates decided or doing, anything detiimental to That's the old SIU spirit—unity ^ % LOG. I think its time that the To the Editor: to ride the "J'lash" for another the Union, and, whether he is a ail the way. membership heard of the "Queen We, the men of the Del Norte, One of the contributors ito voyage, and now his whole am- young man or an oldtimer, he of the South Atlantic"—the SS would like to take our hats off Brother Sheehan!s wife was mition is to walk through the puts his .whole heart and soul in­ Del Norte. to the late Brother Neils Shee­ Manuel Lopez at fhe American passageways and muble to him­ to the building of the Seafarers I have been Deck Delegate on han, one of the finest shipmates Star Bar in Santos. He is a fine self. The reason is this: Eddie international Union." her for five trips and I think it and Brothers that the SIU ever man and those of us on the Del was walking through the star­ He replied, "Brother, I am all can be said that it is the best had. Brother Sheehan died in Norte look upon him as a friend. board passageway last- evening, ready a Gentleman-Sailor. When muttering a soft song to himself, do I get -my SIU Book?" out of the Gulf. There has been Santos, Brazil on July 13. R«I ^ncodk when the Chief Engineer hap­ but one man logged on the d^ck With his passing we lost, a Deck Delegate The Ship's Delegate has just in­ pened to notice him. The Chief since I have been here—thanks fine brother. The crew came BS Del Norte formed me that he was notified yelled, "Holy cow!", do they get to the Union consciousness of the in the Port of Mobile that the those gUys on deck too? And he membership; to say nothing of a SS Alcoa Pioneer (Bauxite ran into his room and locked the damn good bunch of officers. (Flash) has made the last two door. . This ship is one of the cleanest •trips without even a small beef The following brothers have I ever sailed on. This is largely in regard to food or the Stew­ decided to cease sailing for a due to the fact that the Bosuns ard's Department. short while, and have headed to and Bosun Mates, have been such May I state here that I have their heads first. I believe that the famous County of Baldwin to men as Vorel, Scotty Findlay, To the Editor: never sailed with a finer bunch is altogether wrong and demoral­ raise spuds: Bacon Skin Kelly, George Carroll, Blackie Bsuikston I have several opinions regard­ and last but not least, our poor ing fines that I would like to put izing to men on the ships and Bosun, Muscles Cordell, the of men than were ' on here last Strong Man Bob, Fretty Boy trip. I can also quote Captain old baldheaded carpenter, Baldy before the membership through ashore. Wouldn't it firing order and -Guss, Cousm Grady McNeil, Pembroke, the Master, as stating Thurman, Ship's Delegate. the pages of the LOG. It seems more justice to the whole system Scotch and Boda Lambert, Slow the same to the Officials in Mo­ I can't give all the credit to to me that the SIU should have of fining if committees w e r^ Mcrtinn Johnson, R. 'California bile. the deck on this fine ship because a uniform set of fines for specific elected in the (Branches to make Rinky Dink Dunlap, a Brother KO Laws, -the swimmer we also have had fine crews in offenses, and if a matter justifies recommendations for a standard To-Hell With The Sharks, and who came iback workaway from the Engine Department. The more consideration, it should be set of fines for usual offenses (as the Islands, has requested -me to last but not least, the famous Stewards Department is, and. has referred to another committee. was done on the question of uni- • Pepsodent Advertisement Kid H. thank the Crew for the swell been one of the finest that can Every dollar counts these, days form registration rules)? These be found on any large passenger with shipping slowing down,.and recommendations could then be Chicken Howell. Bon Voyage to donation ($75) that was given to all, from them, and to them. We him before he entered the Ma­ <^ip. All Seafarers know the we' must be sure that in minor reviewed by a special Headquar­ say, "Take it easy!" rine Hospital in Mobile. Well hard job it is to £nd the right offenses, the pimishment fits the ters -iFine -Committee which done. Brothers! From all indications, the En­ men for these jobs. crirtie. would make a report to the gine, Deck and Stewards Depart­ Au revoir, adios, and vaya conMy position is this: When 'fines membership for action up and DID FINE JOBS ment men who shipped on this dios, and a real old-fashioned vary from ten to 50 dollars for down the coast. tub just about a week ago have goodbye to all SIU Brothers all I want to say that the Chief an identical offense in the same Then, if such a system of fines fitted into the groove very well over the world-rand Hoboken. Steward, Bill Kaiser and the late J (as well as different) ports, it were accepted by the member­ and are showing the real SIU 'brother Neils Sheehan, the Sec-' often creates hardship and hard ship, future trial • committees spirit. This is especially true of James R, "Jimmie" Preslwood ond Steward, did fine jobs in feelings wliich largely destroy would be obliged to adhere to the "belly-robbing" department Steward Department Delegate keeping the boys in line and, at the main objective of the fine in this schedule in all cases where which now acts like a bunch of the same time, giving the crew the first place, which is to cor­ their investigation finds that an waiters in the Waldorf-Astoria. rect the offender on the one offender falls into one of the everything possible. The crew is well pleased. Let's In passing, we'd like to men­ hand and put forth a just object listed catagories. This, of course, keep it up Brothers. My fingers tion and thank the Union offi­ lesson for others to the end that would not apply to offenses dur­ are crossed as this packet may Don't 'ihold your pcitures cials in New Orleans for the fine the offenses will not be con­ ing strike periods. A different go on the Bauxite run again. and stories of shipboard acti­ cooperation that they gave to us tinued. procedure would then apply. vities, Mail them to the Sea­ YACHETY-YACK in keeping this the finest ship FINES NOT EQUAL , And' while we are correcting farers Log. 51 Beaver St., afloat, as far as we are con­ In the cases of men charged our own procedure, can we do Archibald "Spotlight" Elliott, New York -A. N. Y. If you cerned. with missing a watch, taking anything about having the LOG the Nigjit Cook and "Barker"-^ haven't the time or don't feel Enclosed is a picture of the days off, pilfering cargo, black- money on the ships turned over and I do mean barker—has been in the mood, just forward-de­ party thrown me by the crew on marketing ship's stores, being to suitable charities instead of informed that his nickname is tails. We'll do the rest. Picmy birthday. We could not get gassed up at payoff, and many going to the millionaire steam­ now "Yackety-yack."" He ac­ lures will be returned if you all the gang in but maybe you others, various trial committees ship companies? tually tops Waterman's "Ackeywish. know some of them shown. It exact whatever fine come into Ed Larkin yackety-yaek" Les Joiner when Brother Calls Crew Of Del Nnrte 'Tops,' Labels Vessel, 'Queen Of South Atlantic' Feels Unlfonn Fine %«tem Is Needed In All Branches Send 'Em In • - si �THE Friday. August 6, 1948 Patience Throughout Trip Is Cash To Crew At Payoff He handed out unlimited logs, but was very careful to stay within the letter of the law. His eloquence was exceeded only by his arrogance and his strong will to cast aside all hu­ man rights. On a long tropical run, he neglected men who were ill, and logged" sick men for not turning to. He ever sought to impress his slaves with his logic, his infallibility, and his prin­ ciples. He would like to show where his principles failed him: When the payoff came after long grueling months, he had to sit down and face the SIU Patrol­ man and his own company rep­ resentatives and admit that he had disregarded the Contract, and have his whole position knocked out from imder him. It was hard to take, but by not trying to straighten him out at sea, where he had all the ad­ vantage, we had the satisfaction of taking care of him right in the end, the SIU way! To the Editor: Leaving the ship and the Skipper anonimous, we would like to tell you the result of six months steady pressure against a modern Captain Bligh wherein "justice through pat­ ience" was achieved. Our first problem came short­ ly after leaving Baltimore, Jan. 26, which set the pattern of ar­ rogance displayed by the Cap­ tain. At this time he issued written instructicjns on how an AB should steer. Two men refused to take his instruction sheet, maintaining that they held un­ limited AB certificates issued by the Department of Com­ merce upon the basis of which the Shipping Commissioner had signed them on the articles ^f the ship as competant seamen. The Skipper was very much upset about this, and ordered the men to pack and get off at the first port. He said that he was not going to let any one run his ship. Robert J. Mansfield The Galveston Patrolman John W. Leavitt backed the men involved and they stayed on. . But one of those involved was the Deck Delegate. When he had occasion to remind him To the Editor: of the clause in the contract prohibiting officers from doing I received the July 16 issue crew's work the Captain called of the LOG today, and was the crew stupid. He said the somewhat surprised to see one Union meant little aboard his of my letters printed therein. slrip as he intended to run it Brother Bender, Records Pa­ trolman, said , in his letter of as he likedt SEAFARERS LOO Oticq Over Lightly" Page Thirteen Bistro On Bauxite Trail Has Impromptu 'Floor Show' \ To the Editor: .started rolling on the floor. What madness! A couple of This is to keep the member­ guys wanted to interrupt, but ship posted on the Bauxite the majority of the boys wanted Trail. Some well known Broth­ to see the show go on. ers aboard the Oliver WendeU All this was in the Chink's Holmes are L. Lott, Dennis joint. If you've ever been on (Brooklyn Kid) Saunders, Sunny this run you know the Chink's. Rankin (From Mobbile), and E. About this time the crew of B. (Perlockes) Tart. the SS Edward W. Scripp—an­ The other night we were in other Alcoa Scow—began drift­ Paranam—the place where the ing in. About this time, from Bauxite comes from—having a nowhere, a battle royal began. few rum and cokes in one of Everybody found himself enPthe local spots and looking over gaged in the ruckus, voluntarily the, "floor show". The music or not. was of the Jungle kind. Dennis Saunders, the Brook­ The tom-toms beat faster and lyn Kid, covered the door, and faster. Suddenly one of the yelled, "That goes for the IS "skirts" let out a yell and house!" Sunny was swinging wild and furiously. One of the Swede Swanson, AB on the Brothers off the Scripps let go Loyola Victory, puts himself with a beer bottle, and the at the mercy of S. A. Holden, Brooklyn Kid gave ground: Chief Cook and a mean man I sure did admire his foot­ wiOi the barber tools. No work. Never saw a man back "after" picture was submitted, up so fast in my life. but according to the note ac­ Then Sunny from Mobile shot companying the p i ct u r e. out of the joint like a bat out Brother Swanson stepped of hell with three brothers from By ROCKY BENSON away from the chair no worse the Scripps in hot pursuit. There for wean How is your seafaring I.Q.? is a little bridge on the pig-trail See if you can answer these 10 in front of the door, crossing a questions. Score yourself: 6-fair, slimy ditch. Sunny was running 8-very good, IG-brainstorm. so fast that he couldn't turn One point for each answer. July 3, that if any of my college 1- On what day of the week onto the bridge, and into the friends desire to receive the does- the SEAFARERS LOG ditch he went—the three right after him. LOG, I should submit their come out? It was a wonderful free for all names. I am sure that the 1- Monday then, with mud in their eyes LOG will serve as an ambas­ 2- Tuesday and all four swinging at ran­ sador of good will, not only for 3- Wednesday dom. About then someone the SIU but for other" Unions 4- Friday started throwing beer bottles as well. 2- How many Union Halls are from the gallery. I noticed a picture of the there in the A&G District? While all this was going on 1- 10 crew of the SS Steel Recorder an Oiler from our ship, who in the June 25 issue. It is inter­ • 2- 12 doesn't drink, but who had bee 3- 13 esting to note that most of the up to listen to the music, de­ 4- 14 crew of the Recorder that made cided it was getting too hot and the trip to the Persian Gulf'and 3- What line on a ship gets tried to leave. He stepped out the Far East last winter are coiled more than any other line? just as someone let go with 1- Heaving line still with her. We had a good another beer bottle. He turned 2- Sounding line trip then, and the crew was to go back, but the Chink with 3- Head line tops. his whole family back of him, 4- Breast line slammed the door. And as if There has been a lot said 4- How many cardinal points this wasn't enough, his hand about our success in winning in a compass? ' was caught in the door-jam so the Hiring Hall rights, so I 1- 32 he had to see it through won't try to add anything, ex­ 2- 48 whether he wanted to or not. cept that it was damn good 3- 75 Well, after a few knots on news. 4- 360 our heads—nothing so serious Here are the names of my 5- What is known as the "stool that a little iodine wouldn't re­ friends who would like to get pigeon" on " a ship? pair—we called the battle off. the LOG: John Smarz, Jr., Her­ 1- One who carries tales top­ My votes goes to the Scripps bert Reif, George Crocker, side bunch this time. Charles Sterling, and Billie Del­ 2- Second Mate But here's a warning. The ano. 3- Course Recorder Brooklyn Kid and Sunny from 4- Direction finder Jack S. White Mobile are going into training. 6What is called the "Charlie They say five will get you ten Farraguf, Idaho Noble" on a ship? they win the next bout! Time 1- Iron mike will tell, but I sure hope I'm 2- Foremast there when the battle starts 3- Galley stack again. ^ 4- Windlass Here are some of the Brothers7- What ai-e the gripes on a I hope see this letter: L. Wil­ ship? To the Editor: liams, William Oliver, Ellig 1- A man who beefs Gaines, G. Curry, and C. Per­ I wish to thank you most sin­ 2- Something to eat kins. cerely for the LOG you send 3- Fire hose E. B. (Perlockes) Tart me weekly. I think it is a won­ 4- Lifeboat equipment Steward derful paper (I read every 8- How many different Halls SS Oliver W. Holmes word), because it is very edu­ did the SIU have in New Or­ cational in the ways of the leans from 1938 to the present Union. time? 1- 3 I met the ,31U San Francisco 2- 5 Agent when he came to my To insure payment, all 3- 6 home after the shooting of our claims for overtime must be 4- 8 President Mr. Price. Since then turned in to the heads of de­ I have received the LOG reg­ 9- If it is 12 Noon in Wash­ partments no later than 72 ularly. Our President, Mr. J. B. ington, D.C., what time it is in hours following the comple­ Price wonders if you would London? tion of the overtime work1- 2 PM also send him a copy of the As soon as the penalty 2- 5 PM LOG weekly. Best regards to work is done, a record should 3- 8 PM the LOG. be given to the Department 49 PM head, and one copy held by Hattie Shoddiness 10- Which is the fourth largest the man doing the job. National Farm Labor Union of the Great Ldges? In addition the depart­ Local 218 1Lake Erie mental delegates should Arvin, California 2- Lake Superior check on all overtime sheets 3- Lake Ontario (Ed. note: President Price 72 hours before the ship 4- Lake Michigan will begin receiving the' LOG makes port. (Answers on Page 15.) ) shortly.) Student Reads Log, Asks For More Shipmate By ROBERT G. PATTISON I've sailed a lot of ocean, I've sailed a lot of sea, I've met a lot of people That meant a Lot to me. Though sure enough he'd smile, , "Take it easy, kid," he'd often say; "We'll all get ours in style." But the man .1 really care for, A friend both loyal and true. We'd make our plans for the Now lies in ft sleep that's future endless. All through the night and With the rest of a sturdy day; crew. . We'd make our plans for the future We sailed the North Atlantic, As if nothing barred the way. When death stalked through the night. We heard its gentle whisper. We heard its roaring might. Until one day we parted. As I was slapped in jail. Although he waited and waited. At last •he had to sail. He came to me and asked me If there was anything he could do, I He cursed and said, "God damn it," kid, I'd move the earth for you." But through it all Old Alf would sit. And casually roll a smoke: Though men died by the hundreds. He'd treat it as a joke. A joke both grim and mirthless. That was the last I saw of him. For soon I got the news. His time had come in the Pacific, Both his and the rest of the crew's. I've sailed a lot of ocean, ...I've sailed a lot of sea. But if I ever meet a man like Alf. He's good enough for me. FARM UNIONIST THINKS THE LOG IS EDUCATIONAL On Overtime �Page Fourleen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 6, 1948 The Virgin Islands, Tropical Paradise ! By AUGUSTUS H. COTTRELL may go for a swim at any one of a number of palm-fringed beaches, explore the hills on hoi'seback, or put in an exciting day deep-sea fishing. Legend hunting is also a fav­ orite pastime, tales of buccaneers, blockade runners, and even local "bluebeards" are as deeply rooted and as onmipresent as the lichens that cover ancient walls. Because of the harbor, which is laid out in the shape of a horseshoe to amply pi'ovide pro­ tection, more ships are attracted here than to any nearby place, and because of the visitors these ships bring, the town of Char­ lotte Amalie is a miniature cos­ mopolitan center of great impor­ tance to neighboring islands. buried their plunder, still rings this idyllic isle. Cocoanut palms and lush veg­ etation Sfow almost to the edge of the sea. The verdant hills abound with gaily plumed birds "Katy" by the Virgin Islanders, sin to waste water on the island. the S. S. Catherine is more than The island's chief revenue is a mere convenience. She is " a derived from its rum and sugar personality, and they are enor­ exports. Raw sugar output aver­ mously proud of her. Her- ar­ ages more than 5,000 tons a year. rivals and departures are social The U.S. Government estab­ occasions of some • magnitude lished a rum distillery on the with the visitors being escorted island following the repeal of aboard to be formally presented prohibition. The distillery is to her captain and passengers. backed by 5,000 acres of sugar Her departure for San Juan, cane and two sugar mills. which takes place at night, is Commerce and industry have attended by all the pomp of a made no appreciable impression transatlantic sailing from New on this garden spot of the Carib­ York. The dock bustles with ac­ bean, however, for wealth is a tivity. Native porters struggle secondary desire here. thi-ough the crowds with lug­ The joy of life and the beauty gage. The .white linens of the that accompanies it on the island men and gay dresses of the comes before the haste and push women suggest a holiday in the of modern day business. making. It is almost as though nature Aboard ship, parties from town rebels against having her natural have preempted the hurricane- beauty marred by too gay a life, deck bar and lounge. An or­ for pushing to the very door of chestra blazes/ forth a rhumba youir home are the night blooms from the radio and partings are and flowers, ever embattling the toasted in drink. encroachment of man. The whistle blows, the crowd The voodoo drums and other troops ashore, the screws bite in­ sounds in the dark tropical night to the black waters of the Bay. remind the pleasure seeker that Soon the little town, the starlit he has to but step to a door or hills behind it, and the two red window to feel, and hear, and eyes of the range lights, go slid­ smell true nature in all her ing down the phosphorescent magnificence. waves toward the horizon. And that, all islanders feel, should be enough. WORK OF ART Four and a half days out of New York by steamer, less than • nine hours flying time from Miami, lies one of the most beautiful of tropical islands in the world, and it belongs to the United States. More Danish colonial than modern American is this Amer­ ican island, St. Thomas, one of the three large islands compris­ ing the Virgin Islands which be­ longed to Denmark for more than 250 years before the United States purchased it along with the rest of the Virgin Island group, in 1917. Although there are few experi­ and gorgeous flowers that thrive ences that can match lounging only in such perfect climate. about the deck of a steamship as COSMOPOLITAN . her screws drive her through the U.S. PURCHASE Charlotte Amalie is the capital deep cobalt blue of the Carib­ In 1917 the United States paid bean Sea, there is one dramatic of the American Virgin Island moment in the approach to St. group, and the social activities $25,000,000 to Denmark for the - Thomas that can be had only which radiate from the Govern­ three main Virgin Islands — St. ment House bring together the Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John from the air. That moment comes when a native islanders, and travelers —with fifty-odd surrounding, unPan-American Clipper soars up­ from the States, as well as for­ inhabitated pin-dot islands ward from San Juan, Puerto eign countries, on one common thrown in for good measure. The islands were not very Rico, and levels out for the final ground. Private craft cruising in the prosperous at that time, nor have jump to Charlotte Amalie, Island of St. Thomas, less than an Caribbean make it a point to they been since. Yet the sum lie over in its safe harbor when­ paid represented a higher price hour's flight away. than was paid for any other One can see the vast bow of ever in the vicinity. Like many other islands in the United States acquisition of land. the Lesser Antilles swinging away, island after island, fading Caribbean, St. Thomas' early his­ The actual land cost averaged But whether viewed from the through lighter and lighter tory was one of development by $293.70 per acre as compared to decks of the Catherine, or from shades of blue until they vanish absentee land-owners. Here were 2 cents an acre for Alaska and the windows of a Clipper plane made possible most of the for­ 27 cents an acre for the Philip­ high in the skies, these isles with finally into the horizon. (Continued from Page 7) tunes that were taken back to pines. their gracefully molded emerald On advice of the Union's attor­ LAND AHEAD Europe during the golden era of In the past few years, however, As Charlotte Amalie appears hills set in a turquoise sea with ney the incident had to be re­ one' instantly thinks of gaily- the West Indies. Consequently the value of the Virgin Island foamy waves forming a fringe ported to the bonding company painted doll houses, as the bright there are few monuments, impos­ has undergone considerable about dark green shores, appear and the police as so to avoid loss sunshine reflects every color of ing school buildings, expensively change. As a covering air base to be the work of some famous by the Union of the $184 in­ the rainbow from its rooftops. laid out parks, or other man- for the Canal Zone, they are po­ sculptor. volved. Agent also stated that Cultivated areas appear against made landmarks depicting the tentially a valuable source of Sitting on a bench in Emanci­ Brother Queen and several rank protection to the US, and Crum pation Park gazing out to sea, the intense green of the forest- early days in this island. Every business building in the Bay situated near Cha-Cha Town and listening to the gentle whis­ and file members worked with clad hillsides, not unlike many district, however, (two names, the origin of which pering of the wind through him on negotiations with the miniature golf courses. And the downtown "Wilson Line, an excursion outfit. little town, too, sparkles as speaks a more eloquent lan­ has never been determined) cocoanut palms, it is difficult to As a result, a contract embody­ bright as a pretty gypsy girl's guage of the past than any for­ maintains a sheltered submarine conceive that this same park was ing Hiring Hall features has been dress and seems to offer hospi­ mal monument. Each is a thickly base that is capable of providing the site of an ancient whipping signed for the first time for any tality to the traveler ever before walled building, very narrow, but safe anchoi-age for a full sub­ post and slave mart, or that buc­ of the the summer boats. This four hundred or more feet deep marine fleet. he lands. caneers once carried their booty was a definite victory because and running from DronningensThere will be no official wel­ and captives across this same clauses in. the old contract mak­ FRENCH TOWN coming party to greet your boat gade, the main street, all the ground. ing concessions to the compa'uy or plane with pomp and cere­ way back to the sea. Cha-Cha Town is a very small enabling it to hire off the dock MANY LANDMTARKS These fine old buildings were piece of France, as quaint as its mony, as is the case in many were completely deleted. There built to withstand the cannon- name implies, hugging a small However, there is plenty to was, one minute of silence in ball of pirate craft in the har­ comer of this American island. remind one of these things. Fac­ memory of bur departed bor. In one there is now a It is populated by a shy, thrifty, ing the park and the sea is Fort Brothers. laundry, where all clothes are intelligent people who are direct Christian, with old towers and 4. 4. 4.^ washed in an old-fashioned descendants of the French folk spiked "muzzle-loading cannon NEW YORK—Chairman. Rob­ washtub and pressed by hand. who came to St. Thomas from still on its walls. The year ert Matthews. 1S4; Recording the nearby island of St. Bar- "1671" chiseled into the stone Secretary. Freddie Stewart. 4935; WORLD MART over its portal teHs its age. It Reading Clerk. Lindsey Williams, Other shops sell various mer­ thelemy many years ago. is now used as the jail. These kindly people .speak a 21550. chandise: exquisite French per­ As a contrast to the Fort, we patois which is largely 17th Cen­ Branch minutes from the outfumes, rum, hand-made lace, na­ tive cigars and an assortment of tury Norman French, few know find the modernly appointed ports accepted. New Business: excellent brocades and cash­ sufficient English to chat with Grand Hotel. A wide veranda Motion by Fields, that members runs the entire length of its sec­ past the draft age assist the visitors. * meres. Latin ports. There ,piay be an ond floor. Here cool drinks are draft-eligible younger members In one of these cavernous old ISLAND BOAT aged woman crouching over a served in an ultra fashionable to gain exemption by sending buildings there is a single bar­ basket of cigarettes which cost, atmosphere to the soft strains telegrams to the President, as The inhabitants of this tiny ber chair—and, as one reclines by the way, seven cents a pack­ of music from a modem orches­ per Headquarters' request. Mo­ in the chair, one feels dwarfed colony fish and weave hats for age (Luckies, Camels, Chester­ tra. tion carried. Motion by Sam by the vastness of the building. a living. They frequently inter­ fields, etc.). . As one gazes upward to the Philips that the membership go The mind is inclined to wander marry and rarely mingle with * And she may be offering pinthills and sees bluebeard's castle on record that, in the event of a to the days when these same the inhabitants of St. Thomas. size bottles of bay rum, a na­ looming staunch an^ black strike, the SIU will not tolerate Most of their hats are pur­ walls rang with the ribald toasts tive product and one of the finest against . the backgroimd, one outside interference but will chased by the tourist trade or of swash-buckling buccaneers as in the world, for a few coppers, wonders what the old rascal work directly with the operators. they drank to their conquests passengers aboard what has be­ the exact amount depending on and ladies. come a Virgin Island institution, would say today if he could but Amendment by Williams that whether she likes your looks or gaze at the electric light meter this matter on Union policy be It has always seemed some- the steamship "Catherine." occupying the place he used to referred to the Negotiating Com­ not. The small self-contained world hi,storic buildings, mellowed by sit with his telescope scanning mittee for their consideration. ISLAND PARADISE the centuries, whose interiors in of the two larger Virgin Island, the sea. The people of St. Thomas by bygone days had bulged with the St. Thomas and St. Croix, are Discussion: Several members Paradoxically, although sur­ pointed out that the Negotiating nature are not wont to demon­ wealth of the Indies brought to served by this staunch little strate. They are convinced that thing of a sacrifice that these steamer which covers the circuit rounding by water, the chief Committee has been given full economic woe of the island is a right to call for a -strike vote and God has provided for them the their back doors by majestic twice a week. lack of water, fresh water. finest, most beautiful island in clipper ships from all the seven based on their previous perform­ Starting at San Juan, Puerto The island depends almost en­ ances in gaining the best con­ the world. And a visitor to the seas, should now suffer the in­ Kico, she proceeds overnight to island wiU come to believe, al­ dignities of housing wash tubs Charlotte Amalie. Then she tirely upon rainfall for its sup­ tracts in the Industry, such sug­ most certainly, that this is true. and barber chairs. steams across forty miles of the ply. The-hillsides are lined with gested^ actions be left entirely to If you decide to linger, to ex­ However, the basic beauty, the Caribbean to Christiansted, the enormous concrete casements their discretion. Motion as plore the island, you will be natural splendor of this tropical principal port of St. Croix, and that catch the rain and divert it amended carried. Because of the charged by the variety of en­ paradise remains unprofaned by returns to Puerto Rico the fol­ to a reservoir. Each house top extreme heat. Good and Welfare tertainment it has to offer. Start­ the march of civilization. The lowing day following the same also has its rain catcher for an was very brief. Meeting ad­ additional supply of drinking and journed with 1232 members ing out from one of the many same diadem of glistening schedule. small but excellent hotels, you beaches, where pirates once Affectionately called the bathing water. It is a cardinal present. BranchMeetings P- �THE Friday. August .6. 1948 PERSONALS SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen THE SAILOR MEETS A LADY MELVIN F. LIBBY Your sister, Mrs. A. A. Finnigan, missed you when she By JOHN LEGGE I didn't say it, but I meant so often did; and suddenly in the big sailor that had been slopmoved back to Portsmouth. She that he had never found. tension of that moment I felt a ping up rum all evening down has a matter of utmost impor­ The Sailor's Story He was late ae. usual, and 1 release from the blind love that at the other end, shoves in betance to discuss with you and was just sitting there in the bar had tied me to him. Suddenly 1 tween 'em. And she gives him I'd been watchin' this dame. does not have your address waiting. knew that no matter what hap- a big smile on top of it! Smart as you please, with a Please contact her at 453 Pleas­ Half, then three-quarters of an pened 1 didn't care any more. SMACKS SAILOR ant Street, Portsmouth, ,N€W pair of foxes hangin' where I'd hour went by. The sailor shoved in roughly like my arms to be. She settles And that's one thing I will Hampshire. • Oh, how I wished that 1 could between us, giving Richard a herself on a stool with a couple ,.1X -nil-«• r 1-I give this uptown gent credit him off of his;. „ , ., . of wiggles, big purse on the bar hate him! I wondered if 1 ever shove that spilled ' for; he really laid one on this EARL McCAMBRIDGE could. That would be enough, 1 crosses her legs and orders u • > Tv/r- „• sailor. He'd been shoved off bal­ Your mother is anxious for thought. If this experiment does ^ ls \uthis bum annoyin you Miss? you to contact her at RFD Box drink. not bring him to me, please God, he asked. She's aloof as a racing yaCht he didn't ask no questions. Ha 75, Coral, Michigan. let me hate him! Oh, not very much, I said but X figure I can spot 'em every swung one right off the ground, i *, *. casually, but thank you, any­ and that sailor dropped like a LOOKS DOWN BAR time. I mean a woman on the BOB MCDONALD I looked across the rows of way. beef, and never moved till the Ralph Padget, c/o Phil-Kron make. When you lead your life Things happened all at once police come. whiskey bottles into the mirror. on the sea you learn how. Drive-In, Bloomington, 111., would then. The strange blond fellow Then he grabs this dame by Every now and then any of Into the leering, drinking, laugh­ like to hear from you, or any of got into it too— I Suppose he the arm and says, I hope you're ing, frowning pool of faces swim-, 'em are ready for someone else his old shipmates. thought he was protecting my satisfied: Now let's get out of They're tired of the old man, or ming there, i S. 1 honor. here. just pickin' up their head again PHILLIP R. WAGNER All T remember is that when She jerks her arm away, as Get in touch with your mother after some guy broke their heart; someone had Richard on the floor snooty as you like, and says in or some tramp just saw her last at 120 East 34th Street, New and was choking him, I didn't a low voice that carries all over boy-friend off on a boat—it can York City. feel anything. Nothing at all! the place, You brute, let go of be anything or nothin'. 4. iS. 4It was wonderful! me! What I'm lookin' for is a notMAX H. pUNLAP I got up and walked out. And then—and here's the pay­ Your family in the Phillipine bad-looker right thenl off—one of the.se artist nuts, a Pretty soon I catch her eye in Islands is anxious to hear from The Bartender's Story big blond guy that always comes the mirror. But she looks up the you. I get all kinds. * in here alone and never falls bar to a big blond lubber from 4 44 I . got one of those in-betweeninto conversation with anyone at the sticks that just about faints VltO WILLIAM MASI places in Greenwich Village the bar, and whom I'd figured for when he gets her eye. Your wife Mary asks that you where you get 'em all. Some up­ some kind of a queer, is over I says to myself, "Mac, she's on write. town people come in here think­ there before I know it and coldthe prowl!" I raise my glass and 4 4 4 1 must learn to see other faces, ing they're slumming. There are cocks this 'uptown guy with a give her a big fish-eatin' grin. JOHN ROACH thought. Not just Richard's a few, a very few, crack-pot ar- square sock to the chin. I should have moved in right Please write Charles Dix, care tists, and would-be writers. Call it chivalry, if you want of SIU New York Hall, 51 then. That's where I made my face! But the real trade: working to. Or maybe something snaps It is strange what makes us Beaver Street, New York 4, mistake. But I sit there. men, the Italians, and a few Jin his brain, but he was like a And it isn't long 'till some tall, care for people. I-tried to analyze N. Y. pasty-faced dude in a dinner it. He didn't even like me; and stevedores and seamen come {wild-man. He's right down on after this guy with jacket crowded in beside her and yet 1 was tied to him with a just to drink— and they drink the floor whiskey. They're the ones that b-oth hands on his throat, chokbuys a couple of drinks without blind, love that would not release make the house money. ing him and banging his head me. even speaking to her. But, as I say, I get all kinds; up and down on the floor, On the far end of the bar was THE COME-ON and I'm just working here. Well, not wanting any mura man in the off-brand Maritime BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. I gotta feed 'em all and try ders in my place, and further, Wiiliam Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 I didn't like the look of him Commission uniform, with a expecting this thing to develop' BOSTON 276 State St. anyway, so when she gives me a black band on his high-pressure to keep 'em all happy. into a madhouse if it keeps on, Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 TAKES NOTICE smile, I know it's the old come- hat. 1 had helped out in a can­ GALVESTON 308'/j—23rd St. I tap this nut with the sap I teen, and 1 knew about uniforms. So I'd got to noticing this up­ keep under the bar. Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 on,, and I didn't hesitate at all. Why doesn't he put on civilian town guy and this society dame. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. I figured he'd most likely I start to call the police, when Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 crawl off without me even havin' clothes or else join the Navy? 1 I didn't know who they were, the police walk in anywa_y. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. thought. but you could see they was E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 to smack ';m. GIRL LEAVES class. Well,, I shoves him aside and GETS THE EYE NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 starts the old line. She's takin' Well, she had come in by her­ And I'll be damned, if, while He raised his glass and nodded NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. it right*in, when—blotto! self this night, and sat around the police _ _ these guys ^ drag out to me. I thought, Oh, oh! That'll Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 I'll be damned if this dude about an hour I guess. Same as the dame don't get up with her do. PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 hadn't plopped me back of ttie There was a large fellow at usual, only damned if she wasn't'nose in the air and walk away! SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. ear while I ain't even noticin'. the bar, with an old slouch jack­ rolling her eyes at the customers. To top it all off, I see by the Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 And that's the last I knew 'till I didn't pay too much attention, • papers that the up-town guy is et, and a shock of blond hair SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon the police come and hustle me sticking out in all directions. As cause as I say, she'd been in a some big-shot and she's an heir­ Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. and these other tvyo guys out. 1 looked at him, he glanced at lotta times and hadn't never ess; and now she's divorcin' him Oh, yes, I forgot to tell you me and then quickly away. One caused no trouble befor§. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 on charges of mental cruelty and TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. about this big blond lubber. I Then this guy comes in after makin' a spectacle of her in a of the local Bohemians. R. H. Hall, Asrent Phone M-1323 don't know just what happened; How pathetic most of them while and orders 'em both a public place! HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. but after I was out cold, he'd HAnover 2-2784 are, and how really un-Bohe- drink. He'd always been a pretty ' Leave it to. the dames every got mixed up in the fight. And mian, I thought. I wondered cold fish, but I did notice he was time! SECRETARY-TREASURER him and this guy that clipped what it would take to jar him colder than usual this time. Paul Hall I tell you, dutchess, or shop­ Anyway, I hadn't no more girl, they're all tramps to me DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION me was both on the floor when out of his repressed aloofness. Lindsey Williams the police hauled us out. Such people always make me than made her another Martini if I see 'em coming into my ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS And as we go, I see this dame uncomfortable, for you never and poured his brandy, when this place. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler leavin' the place, prim as you know what they are going to do. Joseph Volpian please, turnin' her back on the And there I sat. Waiting. Wait­ lot of us. ing. Waiting." How I wanted to AU I can say is she was damn­ hate! HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Phone 5-8777 ed sure ready; but I got caught Then suddenly Richard was farers International Union is available to all members who wish PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. in a. riptide. there. He sat down beside me. 1 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Beacon 4336 caught his arm and smiled up at their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. him. Phone 2599 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Two brandies, he called to the SIU branch for this purpose. Meeting Richard like this had Douglas 2-5475 been my idea—after he had ask­ bartender loudly. However, for tliose who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. He knew 1 wouldn't drink hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 ed for a divorce. I had insisted that we would brandy! He didn't even glance which you can fill out, detach, and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 meet three times a week in this at me. Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. 1 dropped his arm and looked little corner place and then PLEASE PRINT INFORMATrON spend the evening together—^just back down the bar. The sailor BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. to ourselves—and try to find that was frowning heavily at us. I To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 gave him a little smile. CUICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. something we had lost, or never It ""was a -quite impersonal I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Phone: Essex 2410 found. smile. It was as spontaneous as address below: CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Main 0147 the smile you give a,puppy who DETROIT 1038 Third St. is looking, up at yojir table. Cadillac 6857 SMLOH :MQ.VE3 IN DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 1- Friday Melrose 4110 He got up ponderously, pushed 2- 12 Street Address .... TOLEDO 615 Summit St. his stool back witlT-a deliberate, 3- Sounding line Garfield 2112 expansive gesture, " and started 4- 32 State City down the bar. My hand went to 5- Course recorder my lips. My God, what have I 6- Galley _stack MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Signed done! I thought. BICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. 7- Lifeboat equipment Empire 4531 I turned quickly to Richard 8-6 VANCOUVER .*"..565 Hamilton St. Book No and touched his . arm. Richard, I 95 PM Pacific 7824 whispered. He ignored me as he 10- Lake Erie SIU HULLS SIU, A&G District Notice To All SIU Members SUP The Girl's Story Gt. Lakes District QUIZ mmm Canadian District �t.- THE Page Sixteen State Dep't Shipping Unit Is Scrapped The State Department has sent its much-criticized Shipping Division to the scrap heap. I •. |,j • C%/ I •'Si The move was forced by Con­ gress' reduction in appropriations for the Department's activities in transportation and communica­ tion Sub-committees from both branches of the legislature roundly scored the State Depart­ ment for overstepping its bounds by expanding its advisory func­ tions into the field of operatipns. Under a reorganization plan, the Shipping Division will be replaced by a smaller group that will serve solely as an advisory body under the Office of Trans• portation. SEAFARERS LOG WHAT ttWIIK., QUESTION: What was the biggest beef you have ever been in? Why do you regard it as the "biggest?" 5:55fS.., - i The Seamen Affairs Branch, the agency that has traditionally dealt with seamen and ships in foreign jurisdiction, will Ij/e transferred to the Division of Protective Services. OMER SAPP. Wiper; To my mind the Union'sand my own—biggest beef was the Isthmian strike last year. I was in the Port of Savannah at that time ajid participated in the strike there. I feel it was the biggest strike because it in­ volved so many ships belonging to one of the last, big antiUnion holdouts. And there were a helluva lot of jobs involved, , too. We were tackling one of the biggest babies in the busi­ ness, and we came through vic­ toriously with some real good strategy. When we won this great beef, it proved that Union structure and our organizing TARGET The Shipping Division was a target for considerable stormy criticism last March when Con­ gress was acting on the Marshall Plan. The State Department at that time used every device in the book to pressure Congress into giving beneficiary nations 200 ships and charters on 300 more to carry the relief cargoes into their respective ports. While Congress see-sawed in the course of active debate on the State Department's proposals, all sections of the shipping in­ dustry unleashed a barrage of criticism, with the Seafarers In­ ternational Union being among the most outspoken critics. The SIU charged at that time that the State Department plan "might lead to the liquidation of the U.S. merchant fleet," and leave some 30,000 American sea­ men out of jobs. SIU PROTEST ATTENTION! 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. F ^ mmxiymrn I ! iiiii SAMUEL VANDAL, Baker: The Isthmian strike wasn't the biggest strike in size that the SIU ever had, but it was far and awa.y the biggest in im­ portance, to my way of think­ ing, because it brought such impressive results. That beef gave us prestige — on every waterfront in the world. Don't forget, European seamen knew about Isthmian, and they were plenty impressed when the Seafarers won the beef. But I can't, talk about Isthmian because I was on a Waterman ship at the time. Biggest beef I ever was personally active in was the 1946 General Strike. -1 picketed Pier 28 in Erie Basin in Brook­ lyn. GLEN VINSON, OS: I came in the SIU with the Isthmian fleet, and the Isthmian strike was my first SIU action. I was on the transportation com­ mittee in New York, contacting picketlines all .over town. I learned then how the SIU strike strategy works when it goes into action. I was impressed by the cooperation and efficiency displayed by all hands. Also the courtesy and efficiency who contacted explained the meaning of the strike and invited us in the crews to join the picketline. No \ wonder we won the beef. JAN R. MUCINS, Deck Eng: The biggest strike I took part in was the 1946 General Strike, the biggest strike ever waged on any waterfront in the world. The SIU struck because the Wage Stabilization Board refus­ ed to allow the increases we had won in collective bargaining with the shipowners, and for eight days not a ship moved in or out of this country. That beef was a test of the Union's strength againsf an arbitrary ruling by the government agency. And we won. We were so right -in that strike that practically all public opinion was behind us. We set a wage pattern that was followed by all other maritime unions. K < PAT PRIOLO, OS: I always look upon fhe Isth­ mian Strike as the big one. Isth­ mian was a tough outfit and de­ termined not to give up easily. To win this strike meant a lot more ships and jobs to the members, and was one we could not afford to lose. I was in the '46 General Strike and the UFE Strike, but Isthmian, I think, was the big one. I had been a volunteer organizer on the Sea Fiddler and, after all the sweat I put into bringing that ship in, I wanted to be sure she went SIU. It would have been- a pity to lose the company after that beautiful or­ ganizing job. / Through its Washington repre­ sentative, the SIU strongly pro­ tested the pi'oposals, and thous­ ands of Seafarers sent telegrams and letters to their legislators de­ crying the "sellout" of American seamen. The protests bore fruit when both Houses of Congress passed the Marshall Plan legislation, after striking out the provisions to lend or charter any ships to foreign nations. A striking provision of the legislation as passed was one vigorously sought by the SIU— that 50 percent of Marshall Plan cargoes should be carried in American ships. It is felt that the State De­ partment's overwhelming defeat in regard to the Marshall Plan, and the attention focused on its shipping activities during the Congressional debate were partly responsible, at least, for the windup of its Shipping Divi­ sion. Friday. August 6, 1948 illl V 'v ' ' • ^ y, >J , y'J ENRIQUE CORTES, AB: In the Isthmian Strike I sany how powerful the SIU had be« come in maritime. No othex Union was able to take on Isth« mian and lick her, but we di(| it. It showed me that we wer« big enough to tackle the big­ gest anti-union .outfit of them all and come out on top. I sail­ ed on the Kelso Victory before the strike and I know what tho conditions were like. Taking part in putting an end to all of thai gave me a real thrill. I haven't sailed an Isthmian ship since the Union gained a con­ tract, but I'm going out on one soon to look over the fruit oi our victory. GEORGE FOWLES, FWT: Biggest beef I was in yras the famous Wall Street strike, when we helped out the United Financial Employes^ I don't think there's any question about whether that was a big beef. But the beef was very important to our Union. We won great prestige because we took up the fight of the underdog against the powerful Wall Street money boys. In helping out our Broth­ er AFL union, we picked up some very practical pointers. We saw how effective our strike machinery was and what our weak spots were. That beef also showed organized labor that Union people need each other, especially these days. EMILIANO ACABEO, AB: The biggest Union Action I've been in was the General Strike of 1946. It was a crucial time for the Union with the threat of Government strikebreaking— and when we won it we es­ tablished the highest condition* in the industry. I stood picket duty on the North river through­ out the strike. Everything went off smoothly and according to plans. I knew that the whole SIU was with me and, that no matter how long it lasted, I would have a place to sleep and good full meals in the stewpot. I 'felt pretty proud out there on those million-dollax docks with my white cap. � 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 August 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. 32 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES WATERMAN SABOTAGES UMEMPLOYED INSURANCE SEAFARERS CERTIFIED AS BARGAINING AGENT FOR CUBA DISTILLING SIU CLEARS ELECTRICIAN OF PHONY CHARGES CARRYING ARMS ASHORE MAY LEAD TO REAL TROUBLE SIU POLICY PROVES ITSWELF TO BE CORRECT PRICES,PROFITS CONTINUE THEIR UPWARD TREND MOBILE SHIPPING HITS THE SKIDS, BUT SHOREGANG WORKS HELPS OUT PHILADEPHIA REPORTS SHIPPINH SHOWS CONSIDERABLE IMPROVEMENT BALTIMORE SHIPPING SLUMPS AGAIN,BUT ORE JOBS TAKE UP SOME SLACK SHIPPING IN TAMPA GOOD FOR BOOKMEMBERS NEW YORK BEATS ROBIN GRAY JOB DEMOTION NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING PICKS UP; MISSISSIPPI NEGOTIATIONS ON GALVESTON SHIPPING SPURT DIES FRISCO NARROWS DOWN THE HUNT FOR NEW HALL SAN JUAN BRANCH CRACKING DOWN ON PERFORMERS MYSTERIOUS CIGARETTE LOSS IN ADEN IRKS BUTT ADDICTON FABRICATOR SEAFARER BOWLS 300 GAME FIRST HOMETOWN SEASON N.Y SEAFARERS SIPPING JAVA GIFT OF FORMER MEMBER SEAFARER THANKS BROTHERS FOR AID TO SICK WIFE THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, TTOPICAL PARADISE BRANCH MEETINGS THE SAILOR MEETS A LADY STATE DEP'T SHIPPING UNIT IS SCRAPPED Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/06/1948 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/7cccb9a3f3d9911aab3753d95acfba83.PDF c0939b8c3a1ed207e0ad235c1bc956dc PDF Text Text SIU Wins $12.50-$25 In 2-Yr. Mississippi Pact Union-Run Hiring Hall, Niuny Other Demands Won In New Contrast Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEV/ YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 13. 1948 NY Decision Awards Idle Pay To Permits By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative No. 33 AFL Official Dies NEW ORLEANS—The Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict of the Seafarers International Union smashed through with a precedent-making pattern for the maritime industry Aug. 6, when New Orleans Agent Earl Sheppard, acting as chairman of the sub-Negotiating Committee, signed a two-year contract with the Mississippi Shipping Company, for the highest wages ever set in the history of maritime. The contract will expire Sept. 30, 1950 and guarantees a wage increase of $12.50 across the board for every rating, with*The company, agreeing that the exception of Bosun, for as well as 12 other outfits enr A aecision, handed down this gaged in various operations. week by. the Unemployment In this was true, based its case on whom the Negotiating Commit­ The main motive behind the sUrance Referee Section of New the fact that the man had left tee secui-ed a $25 raise. SIU Negotiating Committee's York State, clears the way for his work through no fault of hard drive for the two year con­ The signing of the new twopermitmen to collect unemploy theirs. The referees, however, tract with guaranteed manning year contract was made doubly ment insurance after leavi'ng pointed out that a man is able, scales was that it would aUow impoi'tant by the fact that the their ships under the union's'60 under the State Unemployment the SIU to devote far more time Union also secured a clause— Insurance Law, to leave his job day-limit rule. and energy to organizational ac­ contained for the first time in voluntarily and, if in good cause, In an appeal made by Isthmian tivities than ever before. any maritime contract — which Steamship Corporation against collect his unemployment pay. guarantees that the present man­ This additional strength and The "good cause" must be de­ an SIU permitman, the State ning scale on all Mississippi ships energy will be of considerable Referee ruled that the man hat termined by the facts in each cannot be reduced during the! importance to the Union now not left employment without due specific case, the referees pointed FRANK FENTON full life of the pact, unless both that pork chops are getting cause, as claimed by the com out. WASHINGTON — Francis P. parties agree to such reduction. higher in the maritime industry To back up their decision, the pany, but was abiding by the Fenton, director of international In the negotiations with the and every new job from now on contract between Isthmian and referees quoted the State Unem­ relations for the American Fed­ other contracted companies, the will mean additional security for ployment Insurance Law, which the SIU. eration of Labor and former na­ SIU is insisting that the pact the SIU membership. states that good cause for leav­ Events leading up to the ruling tional director of organization, signed with Mississippi be ac­ ing employment exists when "ac­ began when the SIU man, DomiUNION RIGHTS nador Isorda, left his ship in ceptance of such employment died of a heart ailment in his cepted as the pattern for the Washington office this week. He industry. In addition to securing the compliance with the SIU ruling would either require the claim­ allowing a permitman to remain ant to join a company union or was 53 years old. In New York, the Union Ne­ precedent-making clause on Since last year. Brother Fen­ gotiating Committee presented guaranteed manning scales, the aboard a ship for one voyage or would interfere with his joining ton had representated the AFL the two-year agi'eement to rep­ or retaining membership in any sixty days. {Continued on Page 3) in the Inteimational Labor Or­ resentatives of the Atlantic and He then made application for labor organization...." The referees then summarized ganization. He was a vigorous Gulf Ship Operators Association unemployment benefits in New foe of communists in the labor at a meeting held late Thursday their decision: York and was approved. Fol­ movement. "Since it is undisputed that the lowing this. Isthmian entered in­ afternoon. Originally a printing pressmen laws and regulations and prac­ to the case and claimed he had MEETS WATERMAN The San Francisco Branch of left the ship voluntarily and tice of the Union, which the em­ in Boston, Brother Fenton lost A Union sub-committee, his right arm in an accident, the Atlantic and Gulf District ployer herein is boupd, by con­ without good cause. headed by Mobile Port Agent later becoming a representative announced that the search for In its decision the Referee Sec­ tract prohibited the claimant Cal Tanner is holding discus­ for the Teamster Union. He then its own Hall had ended this tion pointed out that the com­ from continuing in employment sions with representatives of the became regional director for the week with the opening of q[uarpany had entered into an agree­ after the completion of the voyWaterman Steamship Corpora­ AFL in Boston, and was brought ters at 85 Third Street. ment with the SIU to employ its - -age- because of the expiration of tion in Mobile. The Mobile com­ The opening of the new Hall members aboard its vessels. Un­ the permitcard that had been is­ to Washington as the AFL's na mittee is also pressing for the followed a decision of A8cG tional director of organization in sued to him, it follows that if the der the rules and regulations of Mississippi-type contract. members in all ports strongly the SIU the man could not con­ claimant had continued in the 1940. The Negotiating Committee re­ urging such action. TEAMSTERS' REP tinue aboard the ship and thus, employment thereafter not only The building is ample enough The late AFL official inherited ports that it will have available in the true sense, was not leav­ would there have been a viola­ ing employment without good tion of the contract between the much of his zeal for the trade for publication in next week's to permit full Branch activity. emjjloyer and the Union but the union movement from his father, issue of the SEAFARERS LOG A special room for recreational cause. claimant's right to join the Union John J. Fenton, who was busi­ full details on the progress of purposes contains a library, games and free coffee. (become a bookmember) would ness agent of Local 68 of the all negotiations up to date. All A8cG Brothers in Frisco As soon as the major com­ have been jeopardized. Teamsters in Boston. are invited to make full use of panies fall in line, the commit­ Brother Fenton was familiar ORIGINALLY CORRECT tee said, the Union will be free the new facility. Phone number to many members of the SIU, "Under these circumstances the There's good news for to deal with other contracted of the Hall remains the same— Commissioner's representatives which he lauded for its policy of SIU flicker fans in New operators, comprising 16 freight- DOuglas 2-5475. supporting other trade unions correctly determined that the York fhis week. The moving ship and 16 tanker companies. claimant voluntarily left his em­ with legitimate beefs. pictuio projection gear is humming- right smooth again ployment with good cause. "The employer's objections are and all hands are invited to attend tomorrow's show. overruled and the initial deter­ mination ruling claimant eligible Feature presentation will SAN JUAN — Strongly sup­ and for an extra five cents an in progress since the first of the is sustained." be "Under Texas Skies," a ported at veiy turn by the SIU, hour beginning Januaiy 1, 1949. year. This far-i-eaching, decision is a larrupin' Western with a The companies had insisted The longshoremen were sched­ the International Longshoremen's clear cut win for the permitmen cowboy cast headed by Bob that the wage issue be arbi­ uled to return to work on the Association emerged victorious of the SIU. For once and for all, Custer and Bill Cody,, two trated; a procedure which the morning of Wednesday; August from a strike in Puerto Rican company objections to permitping-ping artists who sure men receiving unemployment ports of nearly three weeks' dur­ 11, and 430,000 tons of raw sugar ILA could not accept lest the will get those bad guys pay in New York State have ation, when the companies finally piled on Puerto Rican docks union lose all voice in the dis­ 'fore they get to the gulch. pute. were forced to grant a retro­ were expected to start moving. been beaten down. Also on the bill is a cartoon When the strike began, SIU The strike was called late in The effect-this ruling will have active wage increase. subject. "The Foxy Fox." July when it became apparent Headquartei's instructed Sal The new agreement, covering in other states cannot be pre­ The pictures start talking Colls, Puerto Rico Agent, to co­ to the ILA that there was no come 8,000 workers, calls for a dicted, as every state has its at 12 noon. That's tomorrow, operate with the ILA "in what­ other way to break the deadlock pay hike of 10 cents an hour own unemployment insurance Saturday, August 14. ever manner the ILA requests." in negotiations which had been retroactive to January 1, 1948, laws. New Frisco Haii Movies Again! iLA Longshoremen Win Puerto Rico Strike ; '"jy �Page Two THE l!' I>'' pir lijiit SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 13. 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 % 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 Way Is Open The two-year agreement with the Mississippi Ship­ ping Company means that the SIU has breached the defenses of the operators—and once more the SIU has r 'H set a new mark in the industry. Not only is the Mississippi contract a great achieve­ ment in itself, but it is a beacon lighting the way to a new era in SIU and maritime history. The wage increases are highly satisfactory.- The Hiring Hall is the same one we" obtained from the Atlantic and Gulf Operators early in the summer, and we know what a stir that made on the waterfront. The manning-scale clause guarantees that every Mississippi ship will sail with a full ctew. And the new coal and copra clauses mean more jobs because they mean more ships will be sailing. [i « In dealing with Mississippi, the aims of the Nego­ tiating Committee were the greatest number of jobs possible, the tightest job security possible and the highest wages in the industry. These have always been the aims of SIU negotiators, but this year is an especially critical one for the Ameri­ can merchant marine, and the basic provisions of the Mississippi contract had to be thought out with extreme care. This month we are starting the fourth postwar year. The European fleets, with their cheap tramp rates, and low costs based on low wages, are beginning to grab big chunks of the world's trade. The fact that our own Hospital Patients government helped put them back in business to steal When entering the hospital our cargoes only makes matters worse. notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and The time has come to stabilize the American mer­ the number of your ward. chant marine in the light of world conditions. And it is Mimeographed postcards up to the SIU to stabilize its own position, whether the can be obtained free at the rest of the industry is ready or not. Social Service desk. That is why the SIU insisted on and got a two-year Staten Island Hospital contract with Mississippi. You can contact your Hos­ That is why the SIU is insisting that the rest of the pital delegate at the Staten contracted companies sign two-year contracts. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: When the SIU is completely covered by two-year as reported by the Port Agmts. These Brothers find time hanging agreements—and we will be even if the remaining com­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. writing to them. (on 5th and 6th floors.) panies have to get the point the hard way—we will be able to draw a deep breath and look around us. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. GALVESTON MARINE HQS. C. R. GRIMES (on 3rd and 4th floors.) It is true that we will find ourselves in the best W. H. COLBOURNE W. MATSOUKAS ' Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. M. C. GADDY position in the industry, in the only solid position held J. HEITMAN (on 1st and 2nd floors.) H. L. SEYMOUR J. GIVENS _by any maritime union. But we will not be able to rest JAMES FARRIOR A. CAUDRA on our laurels, because the union that rests is the union E. MULHOLLAND G. WELDON that slips backward. J. BOUYEA A. SYLVERA J. W. POLASKI Stabilizing our position, so far as existing contracts W. HUNT EDWIN MAXWELL H. T. NOE R. L. JOHNSTON are concerned, will mean that the SIU can double and FRANK WAGNER B. W. BIGGS K. C. CROWE P. E. CUMARE redouble the vigor of its organizing drive. S. t S. C. OPPENHEIMER H. FERDRICKSSON MOBILE HOSPITAL In the long run, the best guarantee of, more jobs W. H. PERRY H. MASON A. C. McALPIN and greater security is constant expansion. A new com­ T. MANDICK G. L. DUXWORTH L. D. ATKINS pany under the SIU banner means, not only more jobs WALLACE BLY C. NANGLE ED MILLER C. W. HALLA for our membership, but the nearing of stabilization in E. K. NICKERSpN XXX P. G. DAUGHERTY SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. the maritime industry. t X X XXX BAN PEDRO HOSPITAL B. K. BAUGH At the same time, the Union will be able to move BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. L. TICKLE TROY THOMAS in still another direction—that of devoting greater at­ HAROLD HANNAH T. C. KELLY • F. W. VANLEW tention to our internal organization—to the tightening y M. BYERS P. D. FULCHER A. S. GRIFFIN . of our organizational set-up, the streamlining of the J. McGUIRE H. W. BIGHAM XXX J. MORTON - Union apparatus so that, when and if the time comes, we NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL W. ROBERTS H. W. SPENCER STELLY C. FORMAN M. T. TABING can move quickly, smoothly and effectively and at a E. LIPARI W. WHITE XXX minimum of physical and financial expense. R. F. BLACK C. MORALEA STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL There may be dark days ahead, dark days for the J. DENNIS J. P. GAVIN A. EWING country as a whole, for the maritime unions, and for the L. C. MASON B. L. MODE A. VANELZUELA entire labor movement. A. LOOPER C. L. KAMER M. CASTRO C. ANDERSON W. T. ROSS J. McNEELY The two-year contract is not the whole answer. But E. BOROCUSKI RALPH PIEPHET A. JENSBY the stability offered by this two-year agreement will V. R. NORTH L. A. HOLMES D. DeDUISEN give the SIU the opportunity to prepare itself for what­ V. P. BALLINGS L. J. PATI T. ZEMRZUSKI ever comes. G. J. WANKA C. GREEN W. H. NUNN ) •1 Men Now In The Marine Hospitals 1 �Friday^ August IX 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thsv* Mississippi Contract New High inMaritime (Continued from Page 1) Union has also expanded the traditional SIU clause, whereby the Union has the right to open wages at any time. This clause also enables the SIU to open dis­ cussions on overtime, subsistence, lodging allowances and other monetary matter included in the contract. The same Hiring Hall clause previously negotiated with mem­ ber companies of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Associa­ tion has been made part of the Mississippi contract and thus guarantees the continuance of the Union's Hiring Hall for the two-year period. rules prescribed by the US Pub­ lic Health Service. 4. Addition of a clause in the Deck Department working rules, providing that when the Deck Gang is required to spot booms for longshoremen, they shall be paid for such work at the regu­ lar longshoremen's rate as con­ tained in the longshore working rules of the SIU contract. 5. The Union has agreed that Carpenters may sound all bilges and fresh water tanks, but such work must be done every day while at sea or in port. This will increase the earning capa­ city of the Carpenters, because previously some operators have not allov/ed them to sound bilges on days which would normally mean overtime. 6. The Union has revised the Bosun's clause so that in the fu­ ture, Sunday's eight hours over­ time at sea for sailors will con­ tinue to be paid for at the over­ time rate, but will not be com­ puted as overtime to be equal­ ized for "high man" Bosun. In turn, the Negotiating Committee obtained "a double raise" for the Bosun rating. This is of par­ ticular importance to the Union because the "high man" provi­ sion for the Bosun previously meant that the Bosun was called out at all hours to work over­ time. The new clause in the contract reads as follows: "Section 12. Division of Overlime. All overtime shall be di­ vided as equally as possible among the members of the deck crew. In any event the Boat­ swain shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Department, except where such overtime has been paid for routine sea watches. If the Boatswain is required to work with and supervise the watch on deck on Sundays or holidays at sea for which the watch on deck receives addi­ tional overtime, he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck, in lieu of his regular overtime rate. When the Boatswain is work­ ing alone, or with men on watch below only, on Sundays or holi­ days, he shall receive the regu­ lar overtime rate prescribed." CLARIFICATION Notice To Agents And Crews / The membership is aware of the fact that the SIU Ne­ gotiating Committee is now in the process of negotiations with the members of Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators As­ sociation, comprising the following companies: Alcoa. Bull, Eastern, South Atlantic, Seas Shipping, Bern­ stein Shipping, Smith and Johnson, Seatrain Lines, BaltimoreInsular. True to shipowner form, these people have wired the Union that the Union is "tieing up their vessels." This, of course, is false and is an obvious attempt by the shipowners to try to lay the groundwork for some phony type of injunction or other legal action. All officials and crewmembers are therefore notified, in riding these particular companies' vessels, to pay particular attention that the shipowner does not and is not allowed to do any chiseling in any form whatsoever. Make sure the operator lives up to all of the terms of our contract. Crews riding these vessels are, in the meantime, notified that on any question that may come up regarding contracts, negotiations, etc., to go directly to the Port Agent in v^hatevcr Port they happen to be for full information. PAUL HALL Secretary- Treasurer A further clarification pre­ scribes that when the Bosun is given the right to work "high Among other improvements man overtime" to equalize his obtained by the New Orleans pay with that of the high man Negotiating Committee are the in the Deck Gang, he shall following: be called out for such work only 1. Recognition of Monday as a at reasonable hours. This will holiday at sea or im port, when elim.inate a large share of the designated holidays faU on Sun­ headaches some of the Mates foe'sles and toilets belonging to unlicensed personnel in the day. This is a marked gain for have caused by insisting that the the unlicensed Engine Depart­ Stewa-i-ds Department. the Union. Under the old con­ ! 6. Transporfaiion, The operaBosun be called out any hour ment. tract Mondays were recognized j tors have made a big beef about to equalize overtime. as a holiday after falling on Sun­ The company had originally transportation. Rather than hold Other clarifications and day only when a ship was in changes made in the contract are tried to insist that, because of up the entire contract and the port. this overtime clause for Wipers, mewly negotiated wage scale, the as follows: 2. Overtime during straight 1. Coal & Coke as Penally Car­ Black Gang quarters on board Union has agreed to set aside hours is to be paid to men wash­ goes: Two years ago the SIU SIU ships in the future should the question of transportation. ing sand ballast off deck, and forced the operators to consider be painted only once a year. Once the entire contract with time and a half is to be paid to coal and coke as penalty cargoes. The Committee rejected this Mississippi has been acted upon men who do this work off watch. This was done in spite of the proposal because it would mean by the membership, the Union This is an innovation in the con­ fact that no other seamen's union filthy quarters for SIU . men. will negotiate a new transporta­ tract and will result in an in­ had such a clause. . At the time Therefore, the Committee agreed tion clause with the operators. crease in the earning capacity of the inception of this 10 per­ to the revision of the Wiper's When completed, it will become of members of the Deck Depart­ cent penalty for coal and coke, working rules based on the view part of the Mississippi contract. ment. the Union was manning close to that if the Wiper can paint the AIMED AT SECURITY 3. Penicillin is toibe carried in rooms during 100 vessels carrying these car­ engine and fire The entire contract negotiation the ships' medicine chests at all goes. Immediately after, be­ his regular working hours, cer­ plan was aimed at gi-eater se­ tainly he should be allowed to times and is to be administered cause of the penalty attached to paint the Oiler's, Fireman's and curity for the membership and to the crew members requiring SIU ships hauling coal, SIU Deck Engineer's quarters in a the procuring of as many more it, according to the methods and companies accepting coal gradu­ I jobs as possible. It was for this similar manner. ally took their ships out of op­ reason that the penalty clauses 4. Assistant Electricians: The were eliminated and the" other eration until, only a short while back, the Union had no vessels rating of the Assistant Electri­ amendments were included in at all hauling coal or coke as cian is changed to Second Elec­ the new contract. trician, with a monthly pay rate regular cargoes. The Committee declared that West Coast- and NMU-con- of approximately $326, represent­ its efforts to obtain the record There must have been a good dersigned compgny agreed to tracted ships, not having this ing a considerable wage in­ wage increases were greatly deal of excitement around the ' enter into an illegal hiring hall clause, have secured this trade crease for men in this classifica­ hampered by the NMU's recent offices of the Mississippi Ship­ contract requiring that all em­ and the SIU membership has lost tion. acceptance of a five-dollar ping Company in the Hibernia ployees be hired from and 1,000 to 2,000 jobs. 5. Utility Messmen: The Un­ across-the-board raise from sev­ Because other maritime unions ion has agreed to a clarification eral contracted companies. Bank Building in New Orleans ' through said organization." The company also charged never tried to obtain this penalty concerning Utility Messmen who during the last days before the The Negotiating Committee that the Union had done some clause, putting the A&G District new agreement was signed. are carried for the sole purpose believes that the two-year con­ The jumping started when the other terrible things, but 24 at a disadvantage, the Negotiat­ of caring for extra passengers. tract with Mississippi, with its hours later Mississippi ordered ing Committee, acting on its own company received a notice from When during the course of a 'guaranteed manning scales, the "full speed astern." initiative for the protection of voyage these extra passengers right to reopen the other moneEarl Bull Sheppard, chairman On that same day, August .5, the meinbersliip and their jobs, of the SIU Negotiating Com­ are discharged from the ship, the ' tary clauses at any time, will the crew of the SS Del Norte, removed these fwo items as pen­ mittee, on August 5 stating that extra Utility men carried for give the A&G membership far one of the company's three alty in the new contract. "in compliance with the interim the purpose of taking care of more protection and security than crack cruise liners, discovered 2. Copra Penalty Cargo: This them may be required to sougee under any of the previous con­ agreement signed by the Union and the Company, dated July that there was no contract. Na­ item is pretty much identical I the unused passenger quarters. tracts. turally, if there was no contract with the question of coal and , Thus, the SIU contract in this 31, 1948, that negotiations have The Committee also pointed the Union crew could not sign- coke. SIU vessels were the only respyect is still tops in the field., out that the next two years will stalemated." on—even if there were 94 pas­ vessels securing penalty pay for as no other member of the be tough ones for the maritime The company, in the person sengers aboard. hauling this product, generally Stewards Department may be industry—possibly the most cri­ of H. X. Kelly, vice-president, The ship was scheduled to hastened to reply on the same sail at four o'clock that after­ the only cargo brought back required to do such work with­ tical of all time. By now lock­ day that negotiations must re­ noon, but it did not leave until from the Far East these days. out payment of overtime. The ing up working conditions and commence at once. Apparently the crew had an agreement un­ Since the SIU ships were the SIU Negotiating Committee be­ making it possible for SIUonly ones that had the penalty, lieves that by taking such a contracted ships to operate in the company got this letter off as der which to work. practically all SIU ships came move, it will encourage SIU- any type of cargo field, the Un­ rapidly as it could. back without any cargo at all. contracted operators to carry ion will be able to guarantee it- . GAY SAILING SOFT ANSWER Consequently, SIU companies more passengers on the 11-pas­ self contracted protection while On August 6, Friday, the have been reducing the number senger-type ships, thereby in­ , devoting itself to other prob "With reference to your let­ company signed the new con­ of vessels running to the Far creasing the number of jobs for lems. ter advising that negotiations tract and withdrew the charges j East, causing the loss of a great have stalemated," Kelly wrote, it had filed at the NLRB. The number of jobs. To protect the Del Norte, with its gay crowd "we beg to disagree with this membership and its jobs, the Ne­ statement. Negotiations, should of passengers, many of them gotiating Committee, on its own vacationists, finally sailed Sat­ continue and we believe that initiative, changed the penalty Seafarers in New York who wish lo receive a check-up they would result in an agree­ urday noon. rules and has agreed that up to By then, it could be presumed for tuberculosis can do so through the facilities offered by ment. We are ready to continue the New York Tuberculosis and Health Association. negotiations at once and re­ that Mississippi officials were 3,000 tons of copra can be car­ ried without being classed as In Manhattan, the clinic nearest the SIU Hall is the quest ''you advise us when we wiping their brows. penalty. Perhaps these' company offi­ Washington Chest Clinic at 123 Wooster Street. The examina­ can meet with you..." 3. Wiper's Duties: In line with tion is free, but an appointment is necessary. The telephone However, this soft answer did cials shared the feelings of a the SIU program of making lady passenger, who was unable number is WAtkins 5-7184. not prevent the company from Another clinic is the Brooklyn Tuberculosis and Health filing a complaint with the Na­ 4;o take her place in the dining every SIU ship a clean ship, the Union Negotiating Committee saloon for luncheon on Friday Association Clinic {d 293 Schermerhorn Street. Brooklyn. The tional Labor Relations Board on agreed that Wipers, during their while the ship was still at the hours are Monday from 12 to 9 PM. No appointment is need­ that same day, charging that ed, and the fee is $1. the SIU had "refused to bar­ dock. The poor lady was just regular working hours, may paint, without overtime, the gain collectively ... until the un­ too seasick to make it. OTHER GAINS Things Jumped For Mississippi — And So Did Their Officials free Check-Up For TB �THE Page Four m SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 13, 1948 There Are Beefs — And Just Beefers By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER The Editor of the LOG has invited me to submit an article "on some subject of general and vital interest to the membership." So getting right down to things I asked of myself, "What's something that everybody is more or less familiar with, but which is always driving guys to the aspirin bottle?" The answer was right there under my nose. It was BEEFS. You can't dispose of a subject like beefs in an article of this type. The guy that can clear up all the beefs around us doesn't exist. But I'd like to sound off a little on the subject, in the hope that it might help to get a clearer picture of which beefs are worthwhile, and which ones ought to be tossed over the side because they can do no one any good. Writes As Member I'd like it understood that I'm writing my views as a Union member, as a Seafarer. It is hoped this will start some discussion on the subject. Any mem­ ber with thoughts on this matter should write in and I' The Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG has invited the Port Agents to submit a series of articles on issues of general and vital interest to the mem-* bership. These articles will not take the place of the Agents' weekly sur­ veys on the state of shipping in their ports and other matters, but will be something extra. The Editor felt that the Port Ag­ ents, because of their positions, would be able to comment wisely on a variety of subjects. The third article in this series appears on this page. It was submitted by Lloyd (Blackie) Gard­ ner, Port Agent in Philadelphia. Mem­ bers are urged to submit their own views on this and the other articles in the series. Brother Gardner is an original mem­ say they are. Plenty of times we have something on our chests that we spill to one another over a drink and we're finished with it. But any gripe or beef that is big enough to get a guy all hot and bothered about, and which he keeps repeating to everybody he comes in contact with, oug'nt to be aired in front of the men whom it af­ fects—the membership. To let a beef take the dark, winding course that leads to confusion can ultimately be harmful. If that's a guy's intention, then he means no good and should be straightened out by anyone within earshot who's interested in his own wellbeing as reflected by the welfare of his organization. express himself. If he agrees with what's said here, or he has something to add, by all means let him drop a note to the Editor so we can all read about it. By exchanging our ideas through the medium of the LOG every man participates in the discussion and has a chance to say what he has been thinking about aboard ship or ashore between regular meet­ ings, where he can also speak his piece. Now there's an idea for another subject. But having chosen beefs, let's stick to it. ber of the SIU and he has been active in Union struggles throughout the period of the entire life of the SIU. Brother Gardner sailed steadily dur­ ing the. war years. He has put in much time as a volunteer organizer and has contributed considerably to the suc­ cesses the SIU has made in bringing unorganized fleets under Union con­ tract. He was first elected to office in the SIU in the last general elections of 1947-48 as Port Agent in Phila­ delphia. In writing about beefs. Brother Gardner deals with a subject he has become very familiar with, as a re­ sult of his considerable experience as Ship's Delegate on innumerable ves­ sels he has sailed. the Shipping Rules as they are?" they invariably ask. You can always answer these cold. The answer is: We don't need new Halls—if we want to jam all the Brothers in dirty, foul, dark Halls without lounging, toilet and recreational facilities. Strikes never were Ginmill Gossip Guys have passed along to me beefs told to them in a ginmill that are really childish stuff. But they are always loaded with harm becaiise they might be taken seriously by the easy-to-convince type of listener. I learned that a certain member was sore because necessary—IF we never cared about getting more a guy he once sailed with, now a piecard, didn't than $45 per month, IF we had been willing to con­ spend a couple of hours talking over the old days tinue to sleep on blue linen. We never need make with him. The disgruntled Brother was yammering changes in Shipping Riiles or other rgulations—if we First of all, let's get clear on what we mean by in a ginmill that the piecard was now a "bureaucratic don't want to make things easier and more efficient beefs. I'm not referring to the kind we get aboard so and so," and that "he's too big to remember his for all concerned. ship that involve contract violations or infractions of pals, now," and "I knew him when." You know the But-, then, what would the gripers have to talk Union Shipping Rules and regulations, or any of the stuff. about if there was no progress? You're right, they'd things covered in writing that our Union enforces for our protection. But when you look at this gripe coldly, you see probably start beefing about why we didn't have how foolish it is. The membership, including the new Halls, why we didn't strike for better conditions, Deals With Gripes griper, elected the man in question to a Union job and why didn't we improve our Shipping Rules. because they expected him to do the job—and do it The beefs I'm concerned with in this article prob­ Endless Subject right. Maybe the official was just itching to get ably could more correctly be called gripes—those down to talk of the old days but his job wouldn't We could go on forever on the subject of beefs. little dissatisfactions, dislikes, rumors and whatnot allow it. Fortunately it isn't necessary. What I'm trying to get that are always making the rounds and most of which are never straightened out because they're not Remember, the piecard is not available for social across is the fact that, aside from the trivial small brought out in the open. life during the working day. The membership pays beefs that are an outlet for steam, and which are very much in order, all beefs affecting the individual All of us gripe. We wouldn't be human if we his wages, the membership chose him because it had and collective welfare of the Union and the member­ didn't. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a guy confidence in his ability and reliability. The official ship should be brought out in the open. blowing off steam. For one thing, it makes him feel is responsible to the membership for delivering the To allow beefs to fester in the dark until they better. For another thing, it sometimes leads to im­ goods. He can't deliver the goods and spend the day sloughing off his duties, while he goes around being become smelly cannot be considered healthful. If we a good sociable guy. If he does, he's not on the ball. have a gripe involving our shipmates. Union Brothers or our Union, we should state our case before the Just Misunderstanding membership, where action to improve or correct a situation can be taken. That little incident is just a case of misunderstand­ ing. Any guy worth his salt with a gripe like that Let's exchange oiu* views and ideas, I think that will get the pitch if it is put to him clearly and in in this way we can all get closer together and thereby the proper light. On the other hand, there are chronic gripers to whom nothing can ever be explained, be­ cause they're never happy unless they are knocking something or someone. Nothing constructive ever comes from these guys. They generally are fascinated by the sound of their own voices, and the more they drink the more they pump their speech boxes and the more destructive become their little stories. They don't confine their barbs to piecards, either. "The Bosun is a bum, doesn't know a damned thing," provements, if his purpose is constructive. Gripes of and that "Steward we got is a phony," and "Where this type have many times been the forerunner of the hell did they get that lousy Messman," and on Union policy, because the member who blew his and on and on. Montonous, isn't it? Pretty sorry lid did it where it could do some good. He either conversation when you get that for a daily diet. wrote a letter to the LOG and got his point across by having the majority of the membership read it, Standstill Attitude or he spoke up at a membership meeting where ac­ It doesn't end there, however. These lads with the build a more tightly-knit organization. Beefs are tion could be taken. loose tongues are only warming up. "Why the hell okay, if they have a sound purpose. Not all .gripes oi* beefs of this type are important do we need a new Hall," and "Why shopld we build I think that if we bear this in mind, we can all -enough to be aired at a meeting—I'm not trying to up the Strike Fund?" and "What's the matter with move ahead more swiftly and surely. �Friday. Augiui 13. 1941 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five You Can Get Out In Philadelphia If You Don't Pick And Choose By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER Shipping in New York HoUs To Fair Clip PHILADELPHIA — Although it can't be called too good, ship­ ping is holding .its own in this port, and is fair enough to en­ able a man to get out—if he's not too particular about the type of ship or the run it makes. There were several payoffs "during the week. One was on the 88 Isle of Patmas, of the Mar-Trade Corporation. We had a bit of trouble on this ship be­ cause the ship's officers had been ti*ying to throw their weight around. A damned good 8IU crew manned the Isle of Patmas and, in the course of our little in­ vestigation, we found that the trouble was caused by a couple of Union-hating officers who, un­ fortunately, chose to ignore the agreement. hands to think about for a little while. All three of these shipswhich were paid off in Philly during the past week are recent, additions to the SIU's growing list of contracted companies. Judge for yourself, then, theimportance of our Organizing; Department to our Union and the membership. You can easily see how necessary your all-out support is to the winning of any objective selected by our Or­ ganizing staff. It all adds up to more jobs for the membership. I can guarantee the member­ ship here in Philadelphia is more than glad to see these new addi­ tions coming in. Philly has al­ to get a cargo subsidy for the purchase of six ships in this By JOE ALGINA T •. f iu Antwerp - Rotterdam run, and country. NEW YORK-In spite of the Com­ I have also just learned that general lull in maritime, ship­ mission to charter one of the ping and business in this port transpiacific liners, Mariposa or a Japanese tanker has replaced continue to ride along at a fair the Monterey, as an Atlantic a U.8. ship on an oil run to Iran. clip. Several good payoffs featured A woman named Eleanor You the past week's activity among (Cissie) Patterson, publisher of "MEVAM Yf^7 the Washington 8tar, died a them the following Waterman ships; 88 Maiden Victory, 88 couple of weeks ago. During Afoundria, 88 Governor Sparks her time, her paper was one of and the 88 Kyska. the loudest anti-labor rags in the country. There were a few disputes aboard the Maiden Victory, Everytime organized men and which is on the intercoastal run, women struck for decent wages, but all 'vere satisfactorly OKAY. NOW and a chance to take care of squared away. their families more adequately, However, we finally squared One of these beefs had the this woman's paper screamed matters away and paid off the Mate and the Bosun as princi­ that labor was getting away Isle of Patmas. 8he is still here, pals. It seems the Mate didn't with murder. awaiting orders. Let's hope that like the Bosun and wanted him liner for six months and as a Last week, when her will was her next trip will be smoother ^red. But we didn't think his cruise ship for the rest of the filed it was learned that she had for all hands. reasons were sound and we year. left 15 million dollars, not count­ Another payoff took place wouldn't go for it. The Bosun The Commission said it ing the value of her newspaper, aboard the Cape Mohican of stayed. wouldn't chai'ter one of the ves­ judged by some to be worth Mar-Ancha. This was a com­ sels alone. * ALCOA PAYOFFS another couple of millions, and paratively easy one, with all ways been chiefly a port of call Two Alcoa vessels, the 88' 8hould Bernstein be given the many more millions in property, hands leaving the payoff very for most of the larger companies Paul Revere and the 88 Alcoa subsidy he's asking for, it will the full value of which hasn't happy. The Cape Mohican is on —so it means a hell of a lot to Polaris, also were ship-shape at mean that the' sadly lacking yet been determined. the Island run. have these newly-organized ships American passenger service will the payoffs, with only minor Also paying off was the John coming in to payoff here. get a boost. beefs to be cleared up. H. Marion, a vessel of the U. 8. An incident that occurred here And it will mean more jobs Other ships terminating voy­ Waterways outfit. The Marion, the other day is worth repeating. ages in New York this week for American seamen who are too, was a good clean ship and It is likely to either make you on the beach, while foreign If your requisition is cut. were the Carras tanker, 88 was manned by a competent laugh or blow your top but, Trinity, in after a four-monlhare taking more and inore or if the food is not up to pu. bunch of 8eafarers, sparked by whichever way you do give out, trip, and our old friend the every day. notify all three Delegates at a capable oldtimer, Bosun the story has a point. 88 Oolabee, American-Hawaiian,' 1 see what happens the end once so that the ship will not Ernest Bell. PUZZLED MAN which makes a 14-day run to "^onth, however. sail until the matter has been This Liberty tanker has only straightened out. Canada and back carrying news- • MORE HELP recently come under the 8IU One of our members paid off It is the responsibility of print. Just to show you the way banner but, believe me, she is a ship here this week and was the Steward to check the 8everal sign-ons took place ^ every merchant fleet is being a credit to the Union. 8he was notified to appear the next day stores before the ship sails, this week, with the 8S Isaac ^ helped out at the expense of spic and span and a pleasure before the Coast Guard to and any complaints %iade far Singer, 88 Jean Lafitte and 88 our own shipping, there's an to payoff. answer charges pending against at sea won't do the crew any Bret Harte heading the list. item this week that tells of a him. ALL NEW good if they have to eat short Attention must be focused-on l2-mlllion-dollar American loan The guy was dumbfounded at And that leads me to a point rations or poor food. a little mixup which, in the in-1 to four Netherlands shipping the news, because he had not I think is worthwhile for all had one instance of trouble dur­ terests of all hands, cannot be ^ companies to be used for the allowed to continue unchecked. ing the entire trip. I went up to It appears that some crewmen the CG with him—and guess announce their intentions of get­ what? ting off the ship at payoff time, The Coast Guard donkey but when replacements arrive it is always a pleasure to see finding that this isn't so. All started reading a list of charges By WILLIAM RENTZ they report that they have a ship in first-rate condition at ports have their ups and downs. made aboard a ship that ended changed their minds and want BALTIMORE — 8hipping was the payoff. Baltimore included, as this her voyage in January 1947. to stay on. fair in this port last week, but However, the fact that there week's shipping report bears out. This guy had been logged two Once a man declares his in-' it appears as though a slow are beefs does not mean always There seems to be a decline for one for about eight different tention of getting off a ship and week is ahead of us. We hope, that the men are not fully ac­ in the number of performers charges, but this didn't satisfy replacements are called for, he of course, that it turns out quainted with their contracts. around here, something which the big brave subway sailors-. must follow through and get otherwise. Too many beefs can be traced is very good to note. Oh, no, this offender, they said, off. This is only fair to his Un-. The payoffs took place aboard to the fact that topside people If there are any around, they had to be disciplined as well. Of ion Brothers and will avoid a' the Cubore, Oremar, W. R. think they are gods and try to are certainly behaving them­ course, the big bi-ass actually had good deal of mixup. |Davie, Atlanta City, Charles give the men 'a hard time. But selves by staying away from no power to do anything, but We'll have a chance to see Nordhoflf, Edith, Mae and the they are learning, too. the Hall. That's the best thing they explained that the charges whether the Maritime Commis-'Bull Run. Although these are A few ships have come in for them to do if they're not would be filed until the Congress sion means what it says in de-, fewer than what Baltimore is here in transit status during in ship-shape condition, because appropriated enough dough for ploring the shortage of Ameri-1 accustomed to handling, I guess the past week. Most of them they know we will not tolerate the kangaroo courts to begin op­ can-flag passenger ships when it we could say is was better than were Alcoa and Waterman ships foul-ups around here. erating again. holds a hearing on August 30,'nothing. that hit this port for loading We cannot allow any man to 8o there you are. Laugli or on an application filed by the On the sign-on side we had only. hui't his Brothers by hurting blow your lid but think it over. Arnold Bernstein Line for an only three ships taking crews. Most of the local talk is about the Union. QUIET FRONT These were the 8teel Executive, the state of shipping. Men are operating subsidy. ORGANIZING an Isthmian ship, and two Ore wondering where all our ships On the labor front, things are PASSENGER PLANS jobs—the Cubore and the Ore- are going, and whether the pow­ vei-y quite in Philadelphia, but An unorganized tanker came The Bernstein outfit wants to mar. The number of sign-ons inaugurate passenger and cargo gives a pretty good picture of ers that be are going to let into port last week and we labor men here are disguested our merchant fleet go down. hit her as soon as she tied up. over the calling out of the Na­ service to Antwerp and Rotter- ^hr^state"* of'" shTppin^"~h7re When they were so busy giv­ We're anxious to see all unor­ tional Guard to deal with a dam, for which they will buy ing away and selling our ships ganized tankers under the 8IU strike in Dayton, Ohio. But, the two P-2-type transports,' CLEAN PAYOFFS they probably never realized banner, where they belong. And then, what do you expect? That's General John Pope and General that, before they knew it, they'd with the membership's help, where 8enator Taft hails from, There were few beefs on the.se [William Weigel. be watching other countries be­ we'll continue to work so that isn't it? .An application for a construc­ ships and only minor ones at gin to carry the biggest load of they will be 8IU one day. Baseball and the hot weather that. All were taken care of tion subsidy for conversion of the world's shipping. Our Brothers in the local Ma­ have this town by the seat of the the two ships to civilian pas­ at the payoffs. rine Hospital are doing well. I pants and aside from questions The crews coming in here are senger use has already been PLENTY OF MEN bringing their ships in pretty get to see them every Friday, on the temperatui'e reading, the filed with the Commission. , There are plenty of men on when they get the LOG8 and one-big thing in everyone's mind The Bernstein Line has piade clean. The fact that they are several attempts to operate un­ doing such a swell job seems the beach here. We don't know their weekly hospital benefits. is this: How to get tickets for All in all, everything is pro­ the World 8eries at 8hike Park der the American flag, but each to indicate they are getting to where they are coming from. All apparntly think that Balti­ ceeding well in the Port of when the amazing A's cop the' time the Commission has turned know their contracts. This is of great help to the more is the best port for ship­ Baltimore,, with no trouble of pennant? (Editors Note: If they down its requests. Patrolmen, besides the fact that ping. Unfortunately, they are any kind pending. do!) , Last February, Bernstein tried Chief Stewards Baltimore Expecting Slow Shipping Week �THE Page Six Frisco Branch Finally Does It: Opens New Hall For A&G District SEAFARERS LOG SHIP BLAST VICTIM ON THE MEND By A. S. CARDULLO r •' Ir SAN FRANCISCO — Here's . lieve me when 1 say it isn't the announcement we promised funny. The CIO longshoremen out last week: The new Hall of the here have an injunction against San Francisco Branch, Atlantic them and they are looking for and Gulf District, is located at any excuse to stop work. 85 Third Street. The phone In this case the commies whis­ pered "race riot," and the press number is still DOuglas 2-5475. said "crew riots," neither of All of us out here are proud which were true. of our new quarters and we The whole incident could have know the other members will be, been averted if the messrooms too. The accommodations are were kept locked when the ship ample for our purpose. Every­ was in port. We trust that the thing is spic and span, with members will keep this in mind freshly painted white walls and the next time their ships are out this way. shinning wax floors. That's all for now from the RECREATION ROOM Gold Coast. In-our next report James Jones, one of the men buraed in steam line ex­ plosion aboard the SS John Bertram in Tampa last month; There is special room for we hope to be able to report a has been discharged from the hospital, where above photo was recreational purposes, containing number of men registered and taken, but will require indefinite treatment for his burns. a library, games and free coffee were shipped. for the brothers browsing around. Members who wish to impi'ove their rating will flnd our collection of text books on a variety of subjects quite help­ By CAL TANNER the Alcoa Runner, the William cussions are continuing with ful. Waterman Steamship Corpora­ Johnson and the Ben Fisher. MOBILE — During the past tion, the main company here. Only vessel to hit Mobile in Union educational material is seven days shipping reached a Our negotiating committee is transit this week was the Gov­ also available for all hands in­ new low, with a total of 58 book­ terested in the know-how needed men and 11 permitmen being ernor Bibb, a Waterman ship making definite progress. While the company is asking to be a good Union man. Edu­ shipped. Only four ships paid off that came in with a full crew for some changes and concessions from Beaumont, Texas. Our cational classes will be held and none signed on. Patrolmen visited the ship and in the proposed contracts, these daily once things start to roll. At this writing, however, thei'e the replacements needed were are not vital enough to won-y A vote of thanks is due—sev­ are several ships waiting to be furnished right away. about, and have no effect on any eral A&G men on the beach here signed on as soon as necessary of our hard-won provisions in NO OPTIMISM who helped line things up at the repairs are made, and slopchests the old contract. In face of the fact that ship­ new Hall, and get it in working and stores are put aboard. At no time here have negotia­ All ships paying off are Alcoa ping last week was the woi'st we order. Among these Brothers, tions broken down. Both sides whose enthusiastic efforts were jobs. The Clipper, one of the have had in some time, we can­ are meeting continuously in or­ line's luxury passenger ships, not be optimistic about the im­ very helpful, are: der to get the new contiact took no replacements this trip. mediate future. Prospects do lined up as quickly as possible. C. Metting, P. Drevas, R. W. Her payoff, like that of the Cape not look too good for the coming We hope to be able to reiSort Stanford, T. Popa, D. Bell, J. R. Edmont, was smooth. week. something favorable on this in Gordon, R, K. Williams, H. AberThe Edmont, which had been Quite a few arrivals are ex­ the very near future. ham, S. Holden, H. Beckman, L. operated by Alcoa for sometime pected, but there is no certainty Burnett, J. Ciglio. now, is being turned back to j that they will go back out again. OLDTIMERS We didn't have any payoffs the Maritime Commission for In fact, some of them are sched­ Included among the oldtimers here during the past week al­ layup. uled to undergo repairs at the -on the beach in Mobile at the though we did have several ships shipyards ,here. The moment SQUARED AWAY moment are Charles (Captain) stop by in transit. Among these shipping does revive, we will re­ The payoff' aboard the William Spencer, W. W. Brown, K. W. were the Penmar, Calmar, St. port it to you, via the LOG. Johnson was held up awhile be­ Klug, W. Jimmie Grey, E. L. Augustine Victory, and the War­ According to the report of our cause of overtime disputes, all of Collins, M. Bonds, J. L .Osborn. rior. The Warrior merely stopped Patrolman who visited the local which were finally settled to the William Werneth, Leo P. Marsh, for a breather before making the maiine hospital, all goes well crew's satisfaction. Tom Meagher, J. Jordan and S. European run. with our Brothers confined there. Chief cause of trouble aboard W. Ghale. Brothers receiving their Union this ship was the Skipper and a UNNECESSARY BEEF The SlU-affiliated Marine Al­ benefits this week included A. Mate—who is an ex-NMU man— lied Workers' Towboat Division A group of the boys on one of both of whom made a lovely C. McAlpin, L. D. Atkins. Also has been digging in at the na­ in the hospital are Brothers our ships had another fracas combination. tional pastime. In a free-hitting Wallace Bly and E. K. Nickerson. with the longshoremen here. The Patrolmen won the beef contest the other day, our tugThis is the third beef of this that arose as a result of no shore INTEREST IN CONTRACTS men dropped a close game to the i5ort. If the messrooms were leave in Bermuda, and also The main topic of interest to Mobile Ri\^r Rats, an aggrega­ "cept locked during the period squared away several other the Seafarers around the Hall tion representing the river and in port, and the watch were beefs. The last payoff for the now is the progress of contract bar pilots here, 16 to 15. Pitch­ given the keys to hold, these week was on the Ben Fisher, negotiations. At our last regular ing the pellet for the MAW was beefs would never happen. v/hich had but a few minor beefs meeting, the membership was in­ Brother M. E. Nelson. Some fellows may think it's a that were quickly settled to the formed of the negotiations being The towboat Division has an­ joke to be in port for a day or satisfaction of all hands. conducted in New York and other game scheduled for next The ships to be signed on what the Negotiating Committee week, and it is hoped that all so and stir up • beefs like these, but A1 Berstein and I make these when the repairs have been is doing. Brothers on the beach will drop docks everyday and you can be- made and stores completed are Down here in the Gulf, dis­ by to see them play. Mobile Reports Progress With Waterman I;:: FrMat. August 13, 1948 The Patrolmen Say— Do It Right NEW YORK—In recent weeks we have come across quite a number of demotion beefs. Somehow, a few Skippers and Chief Engineers have arrived at the old-fashioned idea that, by demoting a rated man, they have handed out the extreme penalty against so-called mis­ conduct. It is true that any man found guilty of not being able to carry out the duties of his rating can be demote'd to the next infer­ ior rating, but such action must be proven before the U. S. Steamboat Inspectors. But we have been plagued by certain officers who take the position that they are big­ ger than the Inspectors that is­ sue the ratings, and make a practice of demoting not to the next rating, but (to take an ex­ ample) from Chief Steward to Messman, or from Chief Elect­ rician to Wiper. Such a pro-' cedure is contrary to maritime law. Demotions for minor miscon­ duct is a high-handed gesture of swell-headed Chief Engine­ ers and Skippers, enthralled by their "exalted" position, who imagine themselves the sole judge of others with the right to give or take away a mans livelihood. Fortunately the officers who pull this tactic are few, and their unwarranted action should not be allowed to cast a reflec­ tion on the majority of officers, who endeavor lo do the right thing. The rated men shipping out of the SIU realize that they have an obligation to their ship­ mates and to their Union to do the work of their respective ratings and instances where they have not been able to do their duties are very few. Remember that, as long as a man carries out his responsibil­ ities and lives up to the agree­ ment, regardless of anything else he may do, he is protected against any and all demotions. Of course what a man does on his own time is his own busi­ ness. When you go Aboard ship, though, do your job right and prove to others (as we already know) that an SIU seaman is the best seaman in the world! Louis Coffin �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 13, 1«48 GRATEFUL FOR UNION BACKING Why Bosuns Get Grey SAN JliAN — There's no change in the strike situation down here as the longshoremen's beef continues 100 percent ef­ fective. Relations between our crewmembers here and the striking men of the ILA and UTM are at a very high level. What I call incurable "com­ pany men" among Masters and Mates often constitute a serious menace to the life and limb of the crew, as well as a hazzard to the. ship, a source of loss to the company and a . liability to the underwriters. These men go on the mistaken idea that, if they chisel a few hours overtime from the crew and indulge in other penuriousness, the company will, in undy­ ing gratitude, magnanimously present them with* a Commo­ dore's position or a shoreside job. Captain McF., ordinarily a kindly man to his crew, had wox-ked long and diligently at his profession, and had risen to command one of several sister ships that were the world's largest bulk carriers. San Juan SlU Continues To Aid Puerto Rico Longshore Strike By SAL COLLS By G. W. BILL CHAMPLIN On my first trip to sea on the old Marore, in 1925, I became acquainted with the kind of Master, who is a company man first, and a seaman afterward. Page Seven ' SIU rraresentalion drew plaudits from Seafarer John White, ChiR Electrician aboard the Robin Gray, after the Union aided him in being cleared of phony sabotage charge lodged with Coast Guard by vessel's Chief Engineer. Line ship, was disposed of when the Oiler, who had been per­ forming for three days, was pulled off the vessel. The Night Cook and Baker, who had been late for three consecutive days, was fined $25. Because of the present .situa­ (Editor's Note: Late dispatches tion, there were no sign-ons. report settlement of the strike.) Both the Catahoula and the Oddly enough, shipping has Carabulle, of the Cuba Distilling been very good, especiallj'^ in Company, have called in here the Deck Department. Since the and shipboard organizers were strike may last indefinitely, contacted on both these vessels. many of the men on the vessels Sentiment on both these vessels tied' up are heading for the appear to be strongly SIU. mainland, because they would rather take their chances > on (Editor's Note: On Aug. 3, being shipped out from another the National Labor Relations port. Board handed down a certifica­ Replacements for them have, tion order naming the SIU as collective bargaining agent, as a therefore, been necessary. result of the elections held re­ SQUARED AWAY cently on these ships.) Of course, there have been no payoffs during the past week. A beef on the SS Monroe, a Bull RECOMMENDATION ' The local Building Committee has recommended the purchase of the building on Palayo Street, just around the corner from our present location, to serve as a new Hall. The membership has Someone called the French accepted the committee's recom­ Police who beat and kicked the mendations. violently resisting Cook to jail The strike being conducted by to sober up. our AFL Maritime Trades De­ I put out the supper alone as partment affiliate, the ILA, has the Third Cook also took off, and the island tied up tight, and the didn't show up till next morn­ Governor of the island and one ing. The Chief Cook got out the of his aides have gone to next day after a rough night in Washington to see if something jail without cigarettes. cannot be done to bring about When we got to Dingwall, I a settlement. found the Crewmessman missing Bosuns Aren't Only Grey Ones, Suys Stewurd By RAYMOND J. WELLS So that left only one thing to do: try to persuade the old Third Cook to sign on as Night Cook and Baker—broken ribs and all. This he did, although he had taken his papers and clothes home previously. Everything went smoothly till we hit the coast of Europe The good Captain was even There have been many articles then on his last voyage, for he in the LOG about Bosun's prob­ was to have been made Com­ lems; but I can tell you he is modore next trip. not the only man who gets grey Sailing out of New York, we hair! hit Cristobal on Sunday, March Take the last trip of the SS 7 (my birthday, damn it!) and, William R. Davie, South Atlanlay on the hook. "Heavens," ex­ tic. We left June 17, and just claimed the Skipper who didn't got back. It was my 13th cross­ swear, "a day lost!" ing of the Atlantic—so maybe At Cruz Grande, Chile, there that had something to do with it. Because of the strike, there on sailing day. We left the dock, was a shortage of ore, and an­ We crewed up in Baltimore, but were held up by the tide, are more Brothers around the and the sailing boa»-d was posted beach then normally. Some of other two days were lost. and the first thing off the bat again for 8:00 PM. I went the lads seen around are E. Venthe Chief and 3rd Cooks got into A week later we lost a day in tureira, M. Murphy, M. Santi­ ashore to look for him. a battle, with the Saloon MessMiraflores Lake, awaiting transit ago, H. R. Billings, Homer SpurAfter visiting fifteen joints I man mixing in too. through the Panama Canal. Then came back fifteen minutes before lock, G. Gonzalez, J. Bermudez, All came out with bruises and we took on bunkers at Chrlstosailing. About then the Mess- J. Maldonado and J. Goicoechea. bal. "Great Guris! More lost black eyes and got a calling man showed up and made the down by the Patrolman, before time." ship. So we left Dunkirk with sailing to Norfolk. We were to discharge at Spar­ all hands aboard. Saturday, the 3rd Cook went rows Point, Baltimore; so we I got a good night's sleep ran through the Virginia Capes to the doctor to get cracked ribs fifteen days later and started to thinking the battle was over for and headed up Chesaijeake taped up—a result of the pre­ discharge. that trip, only to find the Saloon vious fight. He paid off Sunday Bay. The Chief Cook got all gassed Messman sick the next moiming. under mutual consent, leaving There the company agent met us short-handed. After loading up and started scattering things He was laid up for four days us in an old launch and told the coal, we shifted ship and loaded around the galley. When I went thereafter. Skipper to head back outside for stores, preparatory to sailing in, he took a swing at me. He So you see eveiy thing has By KEITH ALSOP Greenville, N.J., because the port Sunday PM. followed me into the saloon, worked out all right in the end— GALVESTON—The return to was tied up with a waterfront I went down to the galley at threw the Third Cook on one of but I earned a few of those normal shipping which we have strike. 5:30 and found a big fire in the the tables and knocked him out. Bosun's grey hairs on the way! been expecting in this port hap­ stove, and figured everything The poor Old Man, in a dither pened this week. of righteous indignation over the was under control for breakfast, We're back to normal, but we delays these "blasted Unions and went back to bed. can still report that shipping is About 7:15, the Saloon Messwere causing him—and of course terest on the part of the mem­ good in the Deck Department. MOBILE—The Mobile Branch with his mind on the Commo­ man called me and said the bership. There was one payoff in this dore's job decided he'd show Night Cook and Baker had gone of the Marine Allied Workers, Under tei'ms of the resolution, area, the SS Aroseman in Hous­ Bethelehem Steel what a faithful to bed. affiliated with the SIU, will I went down and found him hold regular membership meet­ only members at work at meet­ ton. This vessel signed on, as servant he was by saving an ing time will be excused from hour from Cape Chai'les to either sick or drunk, but he re­ ings on the first and third Mon­ attendance. Failure to be px'es- did the SS John B. Weaver, fused to turn to. By that time Sandy Hook. days of each month, with all ent for at least one of the this week. it was 7:30—breakfast time—and hands being required to attexid monthly meetings will result in So hugging the coast, full nothing was ready. SUMMER OUIET at least one session monthly. a member being dropped from speed ahead, he piled her up on I built up the fire again and a bar. But, don't laugh—we The lag that comes with the These provisions are incorpo- the shipping list, making it nec­ managed to get the meal out; were in a tough spot then, off essary for him to x-e-register. month of August has had its vrated in a resolution adopted and when the Chief Cook came an icy shore, with the barometer recently by the MAW to insure WELFARE FUND effect on most evexything around in tp start dinner I notified the falling. The powerful turbines Captain that the Night Cook, quorums for the transaction of Employed members who do here. Things are quiet through­ and twin scx-ews were useless, Branch business by the member­ not attend the one required and Baker was fired. out the area, with nothing of and so were the Coast GvJard meeting each month will have That left us two men short on ship in regular meetings. special interest to report to the tugs that came to our aid. to pay a two-dollar penalty fee, a Sunday sailing, with the Hall PROTECTIVE MEASURE membership. The Old Man broke down and closed. With the help of the which will be banked in a spe­ cried like a baby. I often look port officials we finally rounded "The x'esolution, submitted by cial account to be known as Several Seafarers are in the back and remember him then, up two SIU replacements and Mack Hawkins and J. A. Foster, the Mobile Branch Marine Al­ Galveston Marine Hospital. They helpless and frightened, tasting brought them dawn to the ship. of the MAW Towboat Division, lied Workers Welfax-e Fund. are W. Matsoukas, J. Heifixian, the bitter fplly of forgetting that Proceeds of this fund will be Charges were read to the old declared that "before coming a Master must be a seaman first Night Cook and Baker, who did under the banner of the Seafar­ 'used "for the benefit of sick J. Givens, A. Caudra, G. Weland a company agent last. not deny them, only stating that ers International Uixion tug- members and other worthy don, J. W. Polaski, H. T. Noe boatmen in the Port of Mobile causes," as set forth in the and B. W. Biggs. However we did get off on the he was depressed. worked long hours and for low resolution. When it came to signing on second high tide, and made Among the Brothers around The MAW Mobile Branch wages for many yeax-s..." and the replacements, one was an Greenville after all—later than the beach at the present time ever, of course, thanks to the alien, and our allowed comple­ that is was therefore necessary meetings will be called to or­ are Sam Cooper, C. Collins, J. Two to protect the newly-won con­ der at 7 P.M. on the nights Skipper's fear of the. company ment of aliens was filled. tract conditions by active in­ specified. W. Heitman and Sam Vincus. houx-s to go! whip. <5or Galveston Has Jobs On Deck, Bat That's AH Mobile MAW Sets Up Meetings �THE SEAFARERS LO€ Eight Friday. Augual 13. 1948 SBBPS'MIMVTES AMD NEWS Seafarer - Explorer Has ^Salaried' In Dark Continent, South America I the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, the One Seafarer who ... 11 I Belgian Congo and Uganda seen t-.e interior as v/ell as come together. He traveled by the coasts of continents is foot on some occasions, and by canoe on others. No colonial . Otto Richfield who says he government would gujvrantee is an explorer and anthro­ him any protection whatsoever pologist as well as a seaman. in this cannibal-infested area, Richfield has prowled the jungles of darkest Africa and Brazil's Matto Grosso, and has done extensive radio work in South America in connection with his scientific interests. The record of his adventures, in­ cluding meetings and correspon­ dence with many South Ameri­ can political bigwigs, is con­ tained in a personal log which he calls his "Golden Book." Born in Austria, Richfield is now a naturalized American ci­ tizen. He claims two degrees from the University of Vienna where he made his first in­ quiries into the field of anthro­ pology. (In case your favorite dictionary is in the next foc'sle, anthropology is the science that treats of the origin and devel­ opment of mankind, including customs, beliefs, languages, and other matters. Richfield says he goes in for the whole business, but that his special interest is languages.) In 1935, Richfield headed for central Africa. He was a rover at heart, he maintains, and of­ fers as evidence the fact that when he was a boy of eight he ran away and lived for a week in the woods outside Vienna be­ fore he was found. UP THE NILE In Africa, he headed up the White Nile to the area where he says. However, the natives gave Richfield no trouble. In fact he made friends with them, if the accompanying photograph is any indication. He also collected utensils, weapons and other gimcracks illustrative of the cen­ tral African way of life which he says he shipped back to var­ ious museums in Vienna and elsewhere in Europe. the Bolivian border, a matter of some 600 miles in all. Then he struck out north for Cuiaba, last big outpost before the Mat­ to Grosso itself. FOUND RIFLE Once in the vast relatively unexplored wilderness of Matto Grosso, Richfield, traveling along the rivers by boat and canoe, made friends with the tribes of hostile indfans that live in the area, notably the savage Chavantes. Richfield did not find Fawcett but he did find Fawcett's rifle and evidence leading him to believtT that Fawcett was dead, killed, probably, by the wild Chavantes who resented the Englishman's intrusion into their land. But the trip made a good story for the radio stations which backed it. In his radio work on this occasion and others, Richfield was always aided by his knowledge of lan­ guages. He speaks German, Eng­ lish, Spanish, Portuguese, Ital­ ian, French and Arabic. In ad­ dition, he says that he can find his way around in dialects of several South American Indian and African tribes. Richfield wandered around Africa and the Red Sea for a couple of years. One day in Casablanca in 1938, being the master of several languages, he shipped as interpreter on a French passenger liner bound for Buenos Aires. Once ashore, he proceeded to explore a tough section of South America the hard way. With some help from the Bra­ zilian government and the back­ ing of a group of Brazilian ra­ dio stations, Richfield set out Before becoming a Seafarer, on an expedition into the Matto Grosso in Western Brazil. His Richfield spent a stretch begin­ object was to find a British ex­ ning in 1940 in New York. He plorer named P. H. Fawcett who worked mostly as a designer of had not been heard from since 1925 when he had left on a leather goods and belonged to Local 60 of the International search for a "lost city." Ladies Handbag, Luggage, Belt The first part of the trip was relatively luxurious, Richfield and Novelty Workers Union, points out, since he traveled by AFL. But he hopes to follow the rail all the way from Sao Paolo, sea for many years to come. the huge city 40 miles inland from the port of Santos, to the end of the line at Corumba near LOGS IN JAX ||i!- . Seafarer Otto Richfield shakes the hand of an African Chieftain whom he claims to have found somewhere near the upper reaches of the White Nile. Richfield states he wore the necktie to impress • the chief. • iv'.aa Holds African Title, Eyes Wrestling Crown Of Europe Lou Meyers, Chief Stew­ ship lay-over there, accoiding to a report carried in the "Trin­ ard on the Paul Revere, who idad Guardian." as Lew Martinelli holds the This 250-pound Seafarer, who South African heavyweight wrestling championship and is rated the number one contender by the National Wrestling As­ sociation, recently challenged all comers in Trinidad while his George Thompson Dies In Accident George Thompson, 22-year-old Seafarer, was killed on July 19 while working in the American Oak Leather Company plant in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, the LOG learned this week from retired Seafarer WiUiam F. Clouse, Jr. Clouse reported that Thomp­ son was electrocuted when he touched a 440-volt wire while drilling a hole through a casing of a control board. Brother Thompson had taken the job ashore to earn money to return to New York for a ship. He had been home five weeks when the accident oc­ curred. Clouse, an old shipmate M kr Lew Martinelli to the wrestling world, but Lou Meyers to his Seafarer Brothers, and "Stewy" to his shipmates on the SS Paul Revere where he is Chief Steward. The husky battler recently challenged all comers when the ship stopped in Trinidad. Holder of many championships, he is rated Number One contender for the American title by the Na­ tional Wrestling Association. Seafarers ' touching Jack­ sonville ,will now be able to pick up the latest copy of the LOG, thanks to arrange­ ments made for distribution of the LOG in that port. . The Savannah Hall, which represents ships touching Savannab, has arranged for H. Bennett of 501 East Bay Street. Jacksonville to handle 40 LOGS weekly. The loca­ tion is near to the water­ front and is easily accessible from aU ships. of Thompson's, reported Thomp•son had served on picketlines in the 1946 General Strike and in the 1947 Isthmian Strik^. Thompson joined the SlU in Norfolk early in 1946 and sailed is now 27, recently held the world champion Jim Londos to two draw battles and plans an­ other crack at the _world champ­ ionship after making a try for the European title. Son of the European titleholder from 1900 to 1904, Meyers began wrestling at the age of eight. After battling amateurs for seven years, he turned pro and has been winning most of his professional bouts all over the world ^or the past 12 years. Trained by Zbysco, ex-European champion, and his father, Meyei's is of such proportion that he was dubbed .the Orang Outang in South Africa when he fought the noted Whiskers Blake there for the title. A BIG BOY With 49 inch chest normal, and 54 inch expanded, 20 inch neck and 19 inch biceps, he can clean and jerk 325 pounds in weight lifting. When ashore he runs two-and-a-half miles every morning, and on the ship tosses a few weights about to keep in shape. Last February he defeated Henri de Glane the French champion in Paris; so it is no GEORGE THOMPSON wonder that Chanka Maharaj, once pride of Trinidad, decided as messman. In good standing at the time of his death, burial to remain in retirement when benefits have been paid to his Meyers was there. wife Mrs. Jean Thompson. In Brother Martinelli — er — Cincinnati he made his home at Meyers, that is, joined the SIU 2624 River Road. in 1945 and carries a full book. �Friday, Augusi 13, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings at next meeting. Cauied. Un­ WILLIAM TILGHMAN. March der Education the changes in the 27—Chairman J. Napier: Record­ Waterman agreement that be­ ing Secretary R. Noe. Bosun came effective in 1947 were dis­ elected Ship's Delegate. Motion cussed, and the referendum de­ that Departments rotate each cision that those responsible for week in keeping the laundry sanitary work must ' put in the clean. Motion that coffee time full two hours to insuie that an be taken in recreation room. Un­ SIU Ship is a Clean Ship was der Good and Welfare it was pointed out. Undei- Good and recommended that books be re­ Welfare it was pointed out to the turned to the ship's library after membership that each man use. Members asked to turn in should be prompt in paying the repair list to their Delegates. new Building" and Strike A.s.sessSteward asked that used laundry ments. One minute of silence be returned promptly. in New Orleans. Under Good for Brothers lost at sea. 4 i and Welware it was decided to XXX PETROLITE. June 23—Chair­ ask the Captain to have the DANIEL HUGER. June 6— man Cy Magnan; Recording Sec­ messroom and recreation room retary Puke Livingston. Dele­ sougeed and painted. There was Chairman Earl DiAngelo; Re gates' reports accepted. Motion discussion on moving the outside cording Secretary L. H. Harris. that any Bookmember caught laundry aft where there would Minutes of previous meeting ac­ HE CHISELLING QAVS ARE BACK AGAIN, carrying tales top-side be be less noise fi-om the steam line, cepted. Delegates reported all Departments in good shape. Mo­ WITH SOAAE OPERATORS REFUSING brought up on charges, and that and also discussion on keeping tion carried to have ship fumi­ TO CARRY OUT ALL PARTS OF THE. any tx-ip-card doing so be ex­ the officers out of the ci-ew's gated at next poit. Motion by CONTRACT THEY SIGNEp. WHGAl cluded fi-om future meetings. Un­ messroom. The Ship's delegate B. D. Lock, seconded by J. O. YOU COME ACROfiS ANY ATTEMPT der Good and Welfare there was was asked to endeavor to have -Xo VIOLATE THE AGREEA^EAJT,/VOTIFY Brusso Jr. to have Patrolman general discussion and recom­ the draws put out in US money. check slopchest invoice.-; to be THE NEAREST UNION HALL, —AND VOU mendations concerning cleanli­ % X X WILL GET RESULTS, SEAFARERS, AS sux'e the pxices weie not above ness of quartei's and messroom. SUZANNE. May 30—Chairman the legal ten peicent. Motion to USUAL, WILL CARRY OUT THEIR PART OF The Steward was asked to see P. Dunphy; Recording Secretary renew the mattresses. In Good TWE CONTRACT — ANP WILL MAKE SORE about sending personal laundry W-, F. DeLong. Disputed over­ and Welfax-e Brother ^Anderson THAT THE COMPANIES PO, TOO, ashoi-e in France. The Ship's time was reported by Depart­ asked that the crockeiy, silverdelegate was asked to check and ment Delegate. Discussion under wax-e, and toasters be leoi'dered. report back on the money ex­ Good and Welfare covered re­ Brother Harris asked that the change in France. Educational quest for more fruit juices, and table-tops, black- board and ice­ meetings were scheduled for the feeding of watch first. It box in the messroom be put into every Sunday. One minute of was suggested that all stage lines good order or replaced. The silence for departed Brothers. and gantlins be reserved for no Steward expi-essed thanks to the By HANK other use so that they would be crew for cooperation duiing the kept in safe condition fox- those trip. One minute of silence for Oui humorous fountain of knowledge is overflowing. Prac­ trusting their life to them. Jack depai ted Bx*others. tically splitting at the sides with comical facts. We've been" Martin, Deck Delegate, staited laughing to ourselves ever since we installed this column with discussion on the disputed over­ X % a radar detector (a pair of eager ears and pot-luck) for any CHARLES NORDHOFF— time arising from delayed sail­ comical brotherly news floating in and out of port. We have Chairman R. E. Dickey; Record­ ing. The repair list was to be also rigged our oxvn humor pressure-cooker with a safety valve ing Secretary Stephen Sczylrian. made up by Department Dele­ for possible boners. Well, we now believe that old saying, which Everything ship-shape, repoi'ted gates and x-eported at next meet­ is, you'll never stop learning as long as you live. Take chess, Delegates. Motion under New ing. One minute of silence for for example. A slow, brutal, brainy gaine. We were amazed, howBusiness to elect a Ship's Dele­ Bi others lost at sea. XXX evgr, when several champion chess players playing on the third gate. After discussion the mo­ XXX AFOUNDRIA. June 6—Chairj deck told us that the oldtimers in chess-playing (landlubbers, of TOPA TOPA. May 2—Chair­ tion was withdrawn and the man Jerry J. Palmer; Recording ^ course) usually freeze themselves for a week or longer over just meeting went into Good and man John Marshall, Recording Welfare. Tablecloths were asked Secretary William Hahn. The Secretary B. S. Hoffman. Undergone chess-game. We couldn't stand it (or sit it out) watching for the ci-ew's mess tables and Shi#'s Delegate reported the slop Old Business the committee ap- and non-kibitzing at a game taking a whole week. It would seem there was general discussion on chest was short of needed items. pointed at previous meeting to as if rigor mortis were sitting in the game, too. The monotony cleanliness and ship's repairs. A Under Good and Welfare it was study px-oposed changes in the of it all would hold us in such suspense that we'd probably "pop" committee was appointed to decided to accept one dollar don­ Registration Rules, reported that oiu' coffee-lined gaskets, cut the game short and promise ourselves draw up a list of fines that were ations toward obtaining a new no changes be i-ecommended by never to watch another chess game. After all, it would be chess to be reported back to a special motor for the washing machine. this crew. Deck Delegate re­ one of those things. X X X meeting later. One minute of One minute of silence for Broth­ ported that ovei-time for Mates wox-king on deck was being silence for departed Brothers. ers lost at sea. Second Cook Eddie Eriksen cooked us a few morsels of turned in regulax'ly. Motion car­ ft i t. information about food—especially the art of making Irish ried to appoint a committee to ANGELINA—Recording Secre­ slew. Eddie, who really digs into those smorgasbords when he draft a letter to the LOG point­ tary Doc Chalra. Overtime dis­ hHs Copenhagen, Denmark, or uptown New York around West ing out the evils of company putes i-cpoi'ted by Deck Dele­ 54th Street, says lots of cooks don't make Irish stew the policy in working Gex-mans at gates. Steward Delegate pointed right way. They use beef or veal instead of lamb. When Eddie chipping and painting, in the out that the messhalls must be XXX was on the SS Janeway with Steward John Jellefte he cooked port of "Hambm-g. Norgaard. kept cleaner. Under New Busi­ TOPA TOPA. May 23—Chair­ a Danish dish (which looks like hash) of meat, potatoes, ness it was decided to put in for man John Marshall; Recording Zavassen. Silvertsen to serve on onions, etc. However, Danish cocking doesn't appeal to average a new awning for the fantail. Secretary William Hahn. The the committee. The 2nd Cook SIU crews. Scandanavians are famous for eating fish in all Motion to have the blackgang Deck Delegate reported disputed elected Ship's Delegate. Under shapes and forms, day after day. But they also have a sweet head and showers i-epaii-ed. A overtime in his depax-tment. Education, Jerry Peilmer gave a tooth, oddly enough, for one particular food. This is hot, secret vote of full-book membei's There was a motion under New talk on the importance of ship­ sweet soup made from prunes or other fruits. (This fact to determine whether the Stew­ Business to have the Patrolman board meetings. still looks fishy fo us, however.) ard would be allowed to make check the slopchest as thex*e were XXX another ti-ip. By a vote of 10 to many shortages. Under Good Biother Jei ry Palmex' sailed in this week fi-onx Geiman pox'ts 7 he was allowed to stay on. and Welfare a repair list was and sailed out again aboard the SS Afoundria.. . Last week a One minute of silence was ob­ made up. There was discussion bi-other was lea\-ing New York with his gear. No, he didn't have served for departed Brothers. on the inferior brand of coffee, a ship. He was just going down Jo Baltimore and he said, "This and of the necessity of having a town is too bi^ for me. I gotta walk too much" ... Steward BiU better job done on sanitary Dunham, who made many trips on the SS Alcoa Cavaliex-, an­ cleanup. One minute of silence nounced last week—"I'm not doing much of anything. And I'm for depax'ted Bx'othex-s. getting mighty tired of doing that, too." XXX XXX AFOUNDRIA. May 31—Chair­ XXX XXX man Jerry J. Palmer; Recording WILLIAM H. ALLEN. May 16 George Meaney writes from New Orleans aboard the BEAVER VICTORY. June 28— —Chairman W. Addison, Record­ Secretary B. S. Hoffman. Deck tanker New London—"This is a good ship. Some of the ing Secretary A. Brodie. Evei-y- Delegate Palmer reported that Chairman James W. Kelly; Re­ brothers aboard are J. C. Rowley, P. Achilles, Herbert Berthing was leported in order by the stores, slopchest, and x-epair cording Secretary Victor A. ner, William Dixon, J. De Jacimo, Tom Scanlon, Bob 0, the Delegates with the exception list had been checked by the Caver. John Hitch elected Ship's Smith, D. B. Carpenter, Ben Talbert, P. Seixford, William of some disputed overtime. Mo­ Patrolman in New York, and Delegate by acclamation. Sev­ Burton, Ed Lamb, Chet Novakowski and that little brother tion under New Business by G. that minor repairs were ' being eral motions carried for i-epaix-s, with mustache and songs. Steward Jimmy Crescitelli." Lonski, seconded .by B. Craig to started by the Chief Engineer. new gear, and fux-nishings. Un­ t i X send a telegram, to the Secre­ Motion under New Business by der Education, Chairman J. W. To aid in oxxr search for humorous events and sayings we've tary-Treasurer to find out where J. Palmer to leave the registra­ Kelly spoke on unionism, both ashore, and as it entered into created—companies, please note— two brand-new shipboard x-atthe crew stood on war bonuses tion rules as they are. The ar­ the carx-ying out of the contracts ings, which could x-evolutlonize the maritixixe industry. We'd like etc., in the Middle Eastern War ticles in the LOG about the com­ on board ship. Under Good and to see a Coffee Cook signed aboard. The coffee would then be mittees working on new registra­ areas. Motion made to curb Welfare there was discussion on just right at all hours, not bilgy one time and like tea the next tion rules were read. Amended drunkeness on board ship. Mo­ ship's cleanliness, and proper dis­ The second: A Humor Maintenance Man. He would maintain thr. by Brother Palmer to end dis­ tion by W. Morris Jr. to request posal of garbage. One minute of pressure of laughs equally in all departments. Until next week,, cussion and turn the matter over New Orleans to check the standing of Brother who missed ship to a committee to report back \ silence for Brothers lost at sea. • biothers, keep those ships clean and happy. CUT and RUN •; �Pw T«II TBE SEAFARERS. LOG Ftidar, August 19. 1948 MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS mI j-r-' 1^' • Brother Offers Sure-Fire Formula For Living On $26 A Week In N. Y. To the Editor: three cents. The man believes in Father Divine, and won' Now that more and more sea­ charge a cent more. From there men are suffering from the dol­ you can go to the Davenport lar shortage, I would like to of­ theater—27th between 3rd and fer a few suggestions on how to Lexington Avenues. It's a free make the $26 per week unem­ theater, open every night ex ployment insurance stretch out cept Monday. Off Washington to cover expenses. That is, if Square they have the Playhouse you're on the beach in New York. with free dancing and gym. First is food. If you dine at The YMCAs also furnish free the "orange room" (Nedicks), movies, and tickets to all the you can get coffee, juice and plays, broadcasts, television two donuts for 10 cents; have shows, and amusement parks. lunch at various cafeterias for If you like free art shows, 40. to 60 cents; and supper for look into a borrowed New York about the same. I always ask er Magazine; and go to the large for lots of bread and get it. libraries for information on lec­ Between this and eating at tures of- timely interest. At the free-lunch counters on East 14th Museum of Modern Art you can get in free by showing your Coast Guard pass. 'At Carnegie JJ^T ONg" MORS: Hall they have art, dance, ballet, clay-modeling, musical instruc­ tions, etc., for 25 cents a lesson Take it in. You'll fill up a lot of time and stretch the $26 per week. WHISTLE STOP If you like wetting your whistle, you can go to a place between 96th and 97th Streets on Third Avenue for the largest glass of suds in NYC (32 ounces) for a dime. There is free tele­ street and Third Avenue the vision, too. Grab a chair, roll food bill will come to nine dol­ yourself a tantalizing home-made lars per week—^no tips though. cigarette, and relax. What the Between job-calls at the Hall, hell, why worry? The next trip you can go to the local Horn will be different. But don't and Hardart automat and serve drink so much yoU' can't ride yourself a glass of ice water, back. ease up to the tea dispenser and While doing all of these things grab a few lemons while no­ you keep telling yourself that body is looking, then sit down the next time you get a ship by the windows and squeeze the you will save some money so lemons into your water behind yoi. won't have to go to free the paper you picked up at the places next time. Hall. Add plenty of free sugar, So open up a bank account and presto! you have free lem­ at the Seaman's Bank for Sav­ onade. ings at 74 Wall Street. Depbsit your book with them and they'll DEMAND MORE When ordering food always give you an identification card. look the waiter in the eye and When you sign on the next ship jingle a few coins — he may present the card to the Shipping think it's tip money. When ser­ Commissioner and go the limit ved always tell him to take, it on the allotment to your ac­ , back and put more food on it. count. While in the N.Y. Hall, take For a place to stay — otl}er in the free movies and tele­ than the ten cent hotel (sub­ ways), always find a family vision shows, and read the time­ rooming house for from five to ly educational booklets, and eight dollars per week. There catch up on the reports of the you will have someone wake Safety of Life At Sea Confer­ you up in the morning, will find ence which was held in London soap lying aroimd the bath­ this year. If you don't like free movies, room, can wash your clothes St the launderette, and will prob­ remember that the places on ably find an iron handy to Times Square are only 50 or 60 cents before 1:00 P.M. week­ crease your clothes. I prefer landladies, for they days. On Sundays you can always always have a soft spot in their hearts. Seamen are usually handy, and there may, be odd jobs around the place that will Iqnock down the rent-bill and maybe earn a few meals. You can listen to her radio, possibly be invited for a car ride, and have the privilege of getting a tan at Tar-Beach (the roof). While sweating out the wait­ ing period for a job, you can always cool off at the various free YMCA swimming pools and showers. There's a place off Third Ave­ nue on 31st Street where you can get a good shoe shine for Notes On Seamen-Types Found Aboard All Ships avoid the crowds by taking a To the Editor: nice long bike trip or hike to City Island, where they have A*" seaman's behavior ashore I plenty of boats for rent, or the would not undertake to defend Bronx Zoo, or go up to Rocke­ or condemn, except to say that feller Center. he lives hard and must play Try a few of my suggestions hard. But on shipboard a sea­ and, for the fun of it, live by man is a comrade above all else. them for one week. If you run There are three types of men over the budget, take a ride who are not wanted on board out to the Marine Hospital with ship and who usually don't stay some LOGS and visit the SlU Ai J i A ^^ry long anyway. One is the guys there. Also donate a pint 1 t .1 J .. . mentally unsuited who cannot of blood for them—it sure is a adjust himself to shipboard rou­ sensation giving your blood for tine and, as a result, is bad someone that needs it. tempered, ill-mannered and at Some day I'll write an ar- odds with the tone of good huticle on. how to live on $500 nior which usually prevails on per week Ah yes, to think of merchant ships. There are the the days of the wartime completely incompetent ones — bonuses! (since the war's end, a very Happy starving! The next trip small minority. And last, there will be different. ' are the few extreme radicals Ed Larkin who work determinedly to des- ON THE JOB AND ON THE ALERT On the job chipping on the boat deck the Homet men make sure the ship stays spic and span. They're proud of their ship, which, they claim, is spotless inside and' out. Right foreground — Garrod, AB. At left — Hall, AB and Duncan OS. troy shipboard peace and har­ mony. Constructive radicalism has done much to spark seamen out of the terrible lethargy of ' a few years ago when their livihg conditions and wages were be­ low anything on land. They or­ ganized and fought for decent conditions. But I am refen-ihg to the character who for per­ sonal reasons or in the name of some foreign ideology, deliber­ ately disorganizes and disrupts a crew by promoting arguments and bum beefs. The crew on On SIU boat soon takes care of this type of person nowadays.; THE DISRUPTION Then there are brave men and cowards at sea. One of the most courageous men I have ever had the honor to sail with was a young kid called "Lefty." Named so on account of having lost his right arm at the should­ er during an enemy attack some­ where at sea. He did not care 'LO talk about the incident, so the where and when of it I never learned. He had an unusually happy dispo­ sition combined with a sharp wit that made him a favorite of the crew to" whom he served three meals a day as messman. He asked no allowances due to his handicap, and did his job a bit more efficiently -than the majority of messmen who have two good arms. But often when he thought himself unobserved, I could d6tect a shadow of hopelessness cross his features when the go­ ing was rough—but only for a moment. • Then by calling on some re­ serve willpower, he would be­ come again his cheery self and continue his duties with vigor as if trying to drive away the few minutes of depondency from his thoughts. John Wunderlich Jr. Waiting For Visa, LOG Keeps Him Posted To the Editor: Just a note to thank you for sending me the LOG. I shall look forward to receiving it every week. My application is in for a US Visa, so I expect to be back be­ fore very long. I sure miss my Seafarer friends down there and the atmosphere around the New York Hall. Larry McMullin Sydney, N. S.. On the alert lo protect their conditions aboard ship the crew of th^ Winslow Homer meets in regular shipboard session to hammer out problems. The two boys on the left are Stallones, OS; and Hall. AB. At the table, front to rear—Wilson. Oiler and meeting's chairman; Robert, BR; Sam, 3rd Cook; and Fireman. Seated at nght. front to rear—Scotty, Saloon Mess; Wiper; Brown, Utility; Baker, AB. Standing, front to rear—Bill. Fireman; Wiper; Barrett. Oiler, and Cain. AB. �Friday. August 13. 1948 THE S B AT ARERS Rdps Burials Of American Seamen Abroad As 'Shabby' it. I wanted to know why the body could not be returned to I ran into a situation in Ant­ the States. » werp recently while I was a COMPLAINED OF COST member of the crew aboard the SS Fairisle that certainly doesn't The consul informed me that speak well for the type of treat­ to return the body would cost ment accorded seamen—even in about $1,000 and since the com­ death. pany only provides $300 for fun­ The Fairisle was in Antwerp eral expenses, the man had to after spending 10 weeks in a be buried on the other side. Hamburg dfydock. While in the I don't know if this situation Belgium port, I visited a sea­ holds true with the companies men's club, where someone ask­ we have under contract but it ed to see if I could get a couple certainly striked me as being a of boys together to attend the pretty shabby way to do things. funeral of an American seaman As I told the consul, if a man is who had just passed away. ill he is returned to the States. The seaman was off the Henry There isn't any reason why the Jocelyn, a Sword Line ship, and body of a man who passes I believe he was a member of away shouldn't be returned to the NMU. Four of us from the his loved ones for burial. I think Fairisle attended the funeral to it's a shame to show respects pay our respects in behalf of in this way. the seaman and we draped the I'd like to know what the American flag over his coffin. score is on this situation inso­ The fact that this American far as our "'contracted companies had to be bui-ied on the other are concerned. side annoyed me and I spoke "Brother Dutch" to the American Consul about To the Editor: LOG Page Eleven Big-Game Expedition Outside Beira Nets SIU Sextet Plenty Of Steaks To the Editor: When our ship arrived in Beira, South Africa, six of us decided to head into the interior and do a little big-game hunting. We left early the first afternoon with two guides and a number of native camp workers. We left as soon as possible as we wanted to arrive in camp before dark. It seemed that as soon as we left town we were in ideal hunt­ ing territory, but most of the big game was not there, they had been driven inland by civiliza­ tion. During our drive inland we hunted during about four of the seven hour journey. We shot one leopard, two deei- and one wildcat. We were lucky to kill a leopard, we were told, as they are very scarce this time of j'ear. We drove about 150 miles be­ fore we made camp and as soon as the camp_ had been set up we retired for the night. .< ^ •" HEADED BACK We retui-ned to the camp about noon, had our dinner and packed up for the return trip. There was hunting all the way back during which we bagged one (A tale found in a bottle at sea) By JAMES P. CONROY I do not recall who first saw 'er< Battered hulk of debris. "A light—two points Starboard bow, sir," Had been someone's cry to me. From the bridge of the schooner "Bennett," My glasses raised that dawn, I saw it flicker a minute Then, by God, the light was gone. Had it been s. star reclining Behind that edge of sea? Perhaps the sun's first shining. Yet, no, it could not be. There it was again, and brighter yet. But one point off our beam. Hell, I'd of made an even bet 'Twas coming on full steam. Yea, it was a ship, a ghastly ship. With the sun's first rays we saw; A wooden bark with sail adrift— I stood and gasped with awe. It drifted damn near on us, » Without motor, without steam. And of wind there had not been a gust For all the Caribbean. "Hard right, we'll pull alongside," I shouted the command; "We've a prize ship there, we'll ride 'ex. Back up unto the land." "A ghost ship," were the whispers among my leary men, "A prize that only listers would ever want to win." "An ancient Spanish galleon is what it well might be." "Perhaps the 'Flying Dutchman' for it's light I chanced to sec." "The hell with ell that gumshoe." Was my swashbuckling reply. For 'tho I'd seen that light too. Not one bit feered was I. We lowered boats, to lines secure Upon the floating wreck. The sea was calm, rnd I was sure We could 'aul 'er deck to deck. With creaks and groans, and wire for line We pulled 'er to our side. "Secure 'er mete, we've got 'er fine She's now the 'Bennett's' pride." With gangway lowered, I went aboard The shattered, grotesque prize. My mate and men all stayed behind. Reluctance in their eyes. Once below in that rotten wood. Former presence was betrayed. By musty bones, no longer good. To the decks on which they laid. I was truly dismayed When in the chartroom I strayed. And saw on the table so torn, „ That the Captain did la7 With a knife for a stay. Through his rib bones all decayed worn. •, i Before departing for the hunting grounds 150 miles in­ land from Biera, South East Africa, these brothers lined up with their guides for a picture. Back row, left to right— Hunting guide, H. Leroy, Tex, E. Samia and second guide. Front row—Jesse Cann and Roy Urgent. Brother E. Chalewitch took the picture. The wJiule paity was up early the next morning and ready to go. About ten miles from camp we shot another big deer. During the hunt I saw two lions, but they were too far away for pur­ suit. Captain Barstow's Prize iill wild pig. We saw some deer but we didn't shoot any more. At one place in the road we had difficulty getting around some- trees that elephants had pushed into the road during the night. Our party arrived back in Beira late that night, vei-y tired after a most successful hunting trip over beautiful, grassy plains and through jungles that -few white men have ever seen. E, Chalowifch Electricians On The Ship — Ashore They Are 'Officers' To the Editor: TT— r and There was the air of another's presence Thai seemed to fill the room. Yet nothing was there but~ the essence Of a bloody heathen tomb. Imagine my horror upon the sight. Of a galley, neat and trim, A fire in the oven, burning bright, 'Neath a coffee pot, filled to the brim. Fresh boiling coffee in this ghastly hole. Uncanny, insane, a horrible dream. Yet it was real, as real as my soul. Which cowardly let my lips scream. "Ahoy, mate. 'Tis a ghost ship, indeed," I screamed as I ran from below. Oh curse the sailors who live by a creed. The mate had cast off from our tow. "I'm Captain Barstow, mate," I cried, "I'll log you, I'll break you this minute." "Your Captain of that prize." he replied, "I'm skipper of the 'Bennett'." Yea. the blasted mate and- the scurvy crew. Sailed and let me stay; Aboard this ship of ghostly brew Where I'm writing from today. The "Bennett's" out of sight now. And my prize has picked up sail. A light has flashed upon the bow. And I hear an eery wail. The light upon the bow must be The one we saw this dawn: The glare of it I plainly see, But not who turned it .on. We ere sailing through a foggv cloc.m. O'er an unfamiliar sea. There are voices from the chartroor.-. And I think they speak of ma. I'm tired and I'm sleepy. And there's nothing else to do. So 1*11 go below for coffee. And sign-on my new found crew. This is a conversation over­ heard at the Seamen's Club in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Upon entering this club, every seaman is required to sign his name, rating, and ship in the register book. Theie are two of these books, one for officers, and one for unlicensed personnel. Two Electricians from one of the Alcoa ships on the bauxite shuttle entered the club and pro­ ceeded to the books to sign their names. Asked by the doorman if they were officers or un­ licensed men, the Chief Electri­ cian replied "We are junior offi­ cers." "What is your position aboard ship," asked the doorman. "We are Electricians," was tho reply, and they preceeded to sign their names in the officers book. While they were signing, an­ other seaman entered who was a crewmember of another Alcoa ship lying along the dock. Ap­ parently knowing what ship the Electricians were on. he asked them if a certain man had come ashore in the launch \>'ith thvun. and First Assistant Engineers is hard to say: but I do feel quite sure of one thing: If our Union is ever faced with a showdown with the shipowners, and our future existence is at stake, there is no doubt as to which side these characters would swing to. I wonder if they ever stood on a picket line? G. Troche John L. Hicks Crew On Shuttle Run To Bremen Requests The LOG To Ihe Editor: I am writing for the ciew of the SS Joshua Thomas, Coast­ wise Lines, five months out of San Francisco on the ore run be­ tween Bell Island, Newfoundland and Bremen. We are to be on this run for a couple more trips and would appreciate it if you would send us copies of the_ LOG. We have not seen one since we left Frisco, and can get little information a.s to what is happening at home. I will trj' to arrange it with the Red Cross in- Bremen to handle the LOG there as quite "What department does he a few ships like us are stopping work in," asked the Chief Elec­ there that can't get them now. trician? I'll let you know in a later letter "On deck," was the reply. of any definite arrangements that "Well I don't know whether he can be made. came ashore oi- not," replied the Ira Carey electrician. "1 don't know any Deck Delegate of the Deck hands" names. I'm the First Assistant Engineer!" (Ed. Note: Fifteen LOGS are Now what sati.sfaction these sent weekly to Special Serv­ would-be officeis get out of ices. Army PX, Bremen, Ger­ ma.squerading as Junior Officers many.) SAY 'SIR', BUB d'l 5r �THE S E AF ARERS' LO G Page Twelve A SPECTATORLESS PARADE IN GENOA Seafarer Urges President To Honor War Certificates To the Editor: you who have answered the call of your country and served in its merchant service, I extend the heartfelt thanks of the nation and hope that you wiU continue to serve it in peace timd:' Signed: Harry Truman, Presi­ dent." Do you remember, Harry? Arfe you going to go back on your word 'now? I am sure that President Roosevelt, if he were living, would say "Exempt all seamen from the draft! The maritime industry must be prepared fot all possible wars." I hope Harry Truman doesn't let us down. Just a word of advice to the membership: Get those Certifi­ cates of Continuous Discharge. They may be of some use yet. Fred R. Hicks . Well it looks as if our old friend General Hershey has his old job back again—much to my sorrow. I understand that he is pressing very hard to put Sea­ farers who are in the 19-through25-year group in the army. Only yesterday I read in the Jersey papers that merchant sea­ men were not eligible for de­ ferment under the new draft act. The policy is reputed to be that the Certificate of Service issued by the Maritime Commission was only valid during the last war, and that if a man came out of it without having an arm or leg blown off, he woidd now have to serve an additional 21 months in khaki. The Government spent mil­ lions of dollars training seamen to replace the tremendous losses of the first months of the last war, as well as to man the new ships; and then put out more dough to pay office employes to To the Editor: issue these scraps of paper after Like about ninety-five per cent "the war was over. What good of the other members in the SIU are they if they don't stand for wartime service and exempt I voted for the $10 building and those who hold them from serv­ strike assessments. In spite of ice in some other outfit? it being carried by this over­ whelming vote, which shows the SMELLS PLOT Regular service veterans are bulk of the men in the Union exempt even if they didn't go wanted it, the one rotten apple into a war area. Why aren't sea­ in every barrel has shown up. Recently, on an SIU ship, I men who were in war areas all ran into that rotten apple. This the time? I wouldn't be a bit surprised if certain big business guy is easily the most ignorant groups are persuading the brass pei'son in the world or is on hats to push for the drafting of the company's private payroll. He was peddling around the seamen for their own selfish mo­ ship the tale that he was against tives. Our Government certainly con- the building up of the Union sidered seamen essential to our strike and building funds be­ National Defense during war­ cause Union funds are put in the time; so it is only logical that bank under the names of offi­ the Government should be con­ cials and "what is to stop them cerned to have a strong mer­ from withdrawing all the money chant marine during peacetime. and taking off?" The Marshall Plan, to supply Sounds incredible, but that's commodities to countries in need, what he said. Can you imagine a guy so stupid? is only beginning. If he were a good Union man Many dollars were spent on letters from the President to sea­ i,s would have served at one men issued a Certificate of Con­ time or another on the Union tinuous Service. The -message Auditing Committee and would read something like this: "To have learned of the protection By ROCKY BENSON According lo Seafarer Shelly .While Ihe above is a communist parade through the streets of Genoa. Italy in protest against the Marshall Plan. From the looks of the number of participants and spectators, the parade was a complete washout. Twisted Tale Of Finance Draws Fast Kayo Bypassing Of Seatrains Puzzles Him To the Editor: What's wrong with the Seatrain Lines ships? Whatever it is let's bring it out into the open and settle it in SIU fash­ ion. I know it takes a good man to hold down one of these jobs, but surely there must be CREWMEN PROUD TO HAVE WORKED: WITH AZALEA MATE To the Editor: We, the members of the Deck Department of the SS Azalea City, wish ix> convey our thanks and highest regards to Chief Mate Thompson for the manner in which he took over his job and put to shame the efforts of his predecessor Higginbotham. In spite of the severe handicaps of working under an anti-union captain, he did a swell job. We are proud to have met and worked with Chief Mate Thompson and highly recom­ mend him to aU members of the SIU as a good shipmate. Crewmembers SS Azalea City some men in the Union with guts enough to sail these ships. There's so much beefing about poor shipping in New York, yet we ha-ve to sail short or fill up with permit holders. It's not only New York, it happens on both ends of this run. Why? The • wages are higher. We have better food with plenty of frCsh vegetables and milk. Plenty of everything but men to sail them. On these ships there 'is no lay-up or boneyard worry — you are assured a full year's work if you want it. ^ that the Union has against any dishonest officials or employees: the weekly rank and file check­ up, the commeixial auditing committee and—as additional in­ surance—the bonding system of the Union. UNION SAFEGUARDS The saying goes, "Eternal vigi­ lance is the price of liberty." Well, the same thing goes for the SIU—and every other Union, too. With the safeguards em­ ployed by the SIU, the possi­ bilities of anyone absconding with the Union funds are very remote. However, should this happen, the Union would not lose one cent. The lesson this guy taught me is that the membership gets out of the Union what it puts into it. Disinterest and non-partici­ pation in Union affairs breeds characters like this one. If it is wholesale among the member­ ship, the Union will reflect it by Thank You Joe Algina, wife Eileen and Baby James Joseph wish lo lhank New York Branch and Headquarters fbr the gift re­ ceived for little James Joseph. being bureaucratic, corrupt and dishonest. Fortunately, the SIU does not fall into this classification. Most of us in the Sltl have be^n in­ terested and have participated in running the Union. We have the best Union in the industry, be­ cause, up to now, the officials and the membership have worked together to make it so. Only by continuing this joint action can we be assured of the fact. Personally, I . have no doubt but that the membership will continued to participate and the Union will grow stronger. At the time this prize fool (or shipowners stooge?) was spout­ ing off his twisted tale I, know­ ing the Union financial set-up, from having acted on union com­ mittee, quickly set him straight before he caused any trouble. He sure clammed up quick when I gave him the score. So quick in fact that I now wonder what really caused the guy to say something that was so openly wrong. Incidentally, how many of you good Union men make it a point to answer some of these guys who shoot their mouths off in the same way? I feel that a good union man should always do so. Red Hollinger PUTTING UP A GOOD FRONT 1- When you payoff a ship and you go to the Union Hall, what is the firet thing you do? 1- Register for a job 2- Shoot the bull 3- Show your Union book 4- See the Patrolmen 2- When it is 6 bells on a shift what time is it? 1- 5 PM 2- 6 PM 3- 7 PM 4- 8 PM 3- If steering 270 degrees on the compass, what direction will the ship be headed? 1- North 2- South 3- East 4- West 4- What is the biggest company under contract to the SIU? 1- Isthmian 2- Waterman 3- Alcoa 4- Mathiasen 5- What was the name of the first steamship to cross the At­ lantic? 1- The Great Western 2- Fulton 3- Persia 4- Savannah 61 To which port is it the short­ est distance by sea from Rio de Janeiro? 1- New York 2- New Orleans 3- Houston 4- San Francisco 7- How many spokes in the Sea­ farers Emblem? 1- 4 2- 6 3- 8 4- 9 8- What day and in what month did the 1946 General Strike be­ gin? 1- Oct. 1 2- Nov. 13 3- Sept. 4 4- July 30 9- Who is a reefer on a ship? 1- One who smokes a pipe 2- Needlepusher 3- Purser 4- Refrigeration Engineer 10- Which is the brightest star of the First Magnitude? 1- Canopus 2- Sirius 3- Capella 4- Vega (Answers will be found on Page 15.) Crewmen Cheer Payoff Actions Of Patrolnieii To the Editor: GOOD PORTS We- make two of the best ports in the world—Havana and New Orleans every trip. The jobsjjaren't bad, so what's the trouble? I've sailed these ships and found conditions a little better than on most other ships. Also, I've been around long enough to know a good thing when I find it. Of course, this is only my opinion, but let's hear about this from others. I'm anxious to know what it is that is wrong with Seatrain ships? Jsunes Slickney Ddday, August 13, 1948 Testimony lo ihe good food served, the boys of the Cape Race "Beef Trust" pose for Seafarer Ed Larkin's camera. According to Larkin, the boys are "all out" for the fine chow served by Steward Fidel Likbeui. The boys are. left to right—John Murphy. Bosun; James Flanagan. AB; John Hopkins. Oiler. Frank Borkowski. 3rd Cook, and Joseph Wilaszak. Night Cook-Baker. On behalf of the crew of the SS Sweetwater, Metro Petrol­ eum, I want to extend our thanks to Jim Drawdy and Red Gibbs, the Patrolmen who paid off the ship in New York last week. We knew the Patrolmen would go to bat for us, but w'e stiU feel a vote of thanks is in or­ der. It was beautiful to see them go into action. They squared away' the beefs we had and each crewman collected every­ thing due him. They gave us real representation. Thanks, fellows. John Dubrowski 2hd Pumpman �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 13, 1948 Member Says Cash In Bank Is True 'Union Insurance' To the Editor: in normal times and furnishing housing, food, etc. for strikers during strikes. That the SIU has certainly done. " We have the best contracts in the industry which prove our Union is on the top in its role, and we run the best strikes of any union any­ where. Pooch And Pal lii Page Thiztaaa Swan Crew Charges Skipper Ignored Dirt, Hurt Morale To the Editor: It is the feeling of the entire 'Deck Department that the Cap­ On Friday, July 16, Chief tain has been unfair and pre­ Mate Daniel Harmon instructed judiced in his actions through­ the Bosun, Paul Basberg to turn out the trip. several men to on overtime sougeeing the passageways and the We feel that the anti-Union attitude of the Captain should men refused. be investigated by the Patrol­ When the crew boarded this man. ship on June 1, in Norfolk, the The Mate admitted that the passageways and messhalls were previous crew had been drunk filthy. Nevertheless, the Captain most of the time in port and refused to turn any men to on no one was logged. Yet this sougeeing. The crew has had to crew was logged two for one live in, and look at, this filth all plus a day's bonus in every trip and now, two days before case where men took time off. arrival in the U.S., they feel In one case a man received a that they do not want to assist log for taking off only a half Seafarer Glen Vinson caught the Captain in misleading the hour one morning, though he Company officials into thinking this shot of Brother Thomp­ that this has been a clean ship. returned and worked the rest of the day. The Captain called the Bosun son and his dog aboard the Considering this treatment it up and told him that since the is no wonder that morale was Seatrain New York on a re­ crew refused to play ball with low, and most of the crew got cent trip. Thompson is the him, he would not put out a so they just didn't give a New York's Bosun. Pooch draw in Savannah, and that the damn. On top of this the Deck crew would receive no money Department was the only one just goes along for the ride. prior to pay-off. logged although other depart­ ments took time off as well. Further, the crew was requir­ ed to work under unsafe con­ ditions. In Rouen the Bosun brought to the Mate's attention that it To the Editor: liam R. Davie, South Atlantic, was not safe for men to work received a severe cuft on the over the side beneath cranes Hospital conditions in Fiance hand in Dunkirk and was sent handling coal. The Mate re­ for American seamen are the to the hospital. He spent seven plied, "Those are your orders." worst in the world. They would days in there and finally was Leaving DingwaU, Nova Scotia, just as leave a man to die as sent back to the ship in worse the deck gear was not secured not, and the steamship agents condition than when he went in. before hitting open sea. Several there don't seem to be able to do No stitches were taken, and no holds were imcovered and the treatment was given. He is now booms were still topped anything about it either. A crewmember of the SS Wil- in the Marine Hospital in Balti­ SHORT OF TOOLS more with blood poisoning and The ship left Norfolk with no stands a good chance of losing the hand or arm—all because of deck tools whatsoever. The only the refusal of the French hospi­ rifar 1 in-spike on board was tal to give simple antiseptic brought on by the Bosun. The fire apparatus on board was ex­ treatment. m i?/o, LARRY, rne €1JOPY HOLE So, Brothers, be very careful ceedingly inadequate. Most of 3TEWAR0, HAD A MANICURE not to get hurt over there. If the hoses forward leaked and you have a major injury and one fire station lacked a hose A *3^100 0OTTLE OF have to be taken to the hospital, altogether. The Bosun reported this and IMPORTED 'CHAMPY/' you will find yourself in a tough was told by the Mate that there spot. were no new ones aboard and If this happens to you, write he would have to make out with in to the LCXS. Maybe some­ two used spares in the forepeak. thing will be done about it if These proved to be in bad con­ conditions are generally known. dition. However a few days be­ J. Sullivan fore arrival in Savannah the Mate broke out new ones. There was insufficient hot wa­ ter for showers, but the Chief Engineer refused to remedy it. The Captain showed no rea­ sonable courtesy toward the crew throughout the trip, and was even seen making searches or inspections—in the foc'sles To the Editor: when the crew was not present. Yes, this is the same Captain We had a meeting last night Lennie G. Hubbard about whom and the HaU was fuU because so the poem was written and pub­ many ships are tied up here with lished in the August 6 LOG. the Stevedore's Strike.' At times We hope no SIU crew sails with like these one realizes how im­ him again. Paul- H. Basberg portant it would be to own our Ship's Delegate own Hall and have a place where we could put up the membei-ship for the night. We want to ask all SIU Brothers all over the world to To insure payment, all back us in our desire for a new claims for overtime must be hall here in Puerto Rico, so turned in to the heads of de­ when you come to this port you partments no later than 72 can say, "This is an SIU port hours following the comple­ and I am coming home." tion of the overtime work. Yes it will be a real home. As soon as the penalty You ought to have been here last work is done, a record should night to hear Brother Spui-lock be given to the Department M/N60, THE DININ6 POOM blowing his top to make every­ head, and one copy held by COMEDIAN, WASMV CLOWNINO one realize that the SIU Hall is the man doing the job. his home in time of need. WHEN INTESTINAL FLU 60T In addition the depart­ The watchword down here mental delegates should now is SIU discipline and Broth­ check on all overtime sheets erhood. 72 hours before the ship George Litchfield makes port. Seafarer E. Reyes caught his shipmedes in off moments with these sketches from the Del San Juan Norte's recent trip to the south. For the record, I must say that I agree wholeheartedly with Brother Cal Tanner's article sug­ gesting that the membership save money for the tough times and strikes (LOG, July 30). It wasn't until I read his ar­ IN GOOD SHAPE ticle that I fully realized just Too, from Brother Tanner's how important "having money in article, I see that the Union is the bank is. Every guy knows strong financially. He states the it is nice to have a few bucks Union has $800,000 in the strike salted away just in case, but fund alone, and is on a sound few of them realize that those operating basis. This is all to bucks are insurance on their the good. Hard times are coming and, Union. I guess you could call it no doubt, strikes, too. The Union "Union Insurance." is in good shape now, thanks to Brother Tanner says the Union the fact that we have tightened cannot pay the private expenses up the union while still giving of the membership during a us full representation. We have strike and each man should put no kick coming on that score. aside personal savings to tide So, brothei-s, it looks like the him over during that period. SIU is strong enough to weather He's right. a long strike; the question is, are I don't know if many of the we? It would be a tragedy if men believe the Union actually the Union fell because its mem­ woxild pay their expenses, but a bers couldn't pay their way lot of guys just didn't give a through a strike. thought as to how they would Evei-y man in the SIU hopes get through a long strike. When for the day when the Union will it comes, then it's too late. own its own Halls, hotels, res­ Of course, the Union cannot taurants, credit imions and ship­ play wet nurse to the mem­ board slopchests. In other words, bers. They're old enough to take we should have big plans for the care of themselves in these future of our Union. Let's be sure that those plans become matters. facts by remaining financially The Union, as I see it, takes strong ourselves. care of its membership by bet­ Jim Mathias tering job conditions and wages or THC 1^0 French Hospital's Service Draws Blast From Seafarer 1/ TeSSs' Feels New Hall In San Juan Would Be 'Honjie' OP Overtime IN B,A, v< �p: |; 1^'' liV Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 13. 1S48 Ift:-' I Passingr Time On The Steel Chemist Isthmian ships are known for their long trips, and the most recent voyage, of the Steel Chemist was no exception. She made a three-and-one-half-month trip to the Far East and hit few ports. When she paid off in New Orleans last week, Seafarer Earl Laws sent these pictures along to show what the crewmembers did to pass the time during the long weeks at sea. Laws, a Junior Engineer, is an old hand with Isthmian ships. During the organizing campaign he rode several of them as a volunteer organizer, and each time hung up impressive scores for the SIU. The crewmen of the Chemist reported that the trip was a long one and at times dull but, all in all, it wasn't near as bad as some Isthmian voyages. Quite an im­ provement over what they said about the trips before the company signed an SIU contract. Described by Laws as "a general bull session." Ihese Chemist crewmembers (above) seem to find something of in­ terest in the tale being told by the me.n-in the middle. It looks as if the man in the foreground has heard the story before. The Chemist at the time this picture was snapped was steaming through Mediter­ ranean. The "Blue Mediter­ ranean," however. doesn't seem to interest them. i S. At left, two old buddies from way back. ' Ralph the Fireman and "Tampa Red" Connell. pose for Brother Lews' camera. "Tampa Red" was the Chemist's Third Cook, which may account for the front h-3 is putting up. \tr 1:- While in the Suez Canal the Chemist men played hosts to the usual number of bumboat merchants. Here one dis­ plays his wares of leather goods and souvenir trinkets to the critical eyes of the ship's carpenter. Bosun Ellis, and "Yardbird" Roberts. Laws didn't. report whether the boys made any purchases. Seafarer "Buck" Wheat, AB. smartens up a bulkhead on the Chemist to make sure she comes in clean. We don't know what Brother Wheat is squinting at. but perhaps, he's seeing visions of that payoff-to-come in New Orleans. Or perhaps he caught a drop or two of paint in the eye. Harold Rhodes, ship's Baker, takes time from his galley duties to put the suds to his clothes. A bucket of hot suds and a stiff bru h brings the dirt out of anything. At right. Andy Anderson and Tommy Mecamore examine the leather pocketbook pur­ chased in Port Said. With the bumboat steaming away from the ship, it's too late if the boys have any complaints. .5 • �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 13, 1948 LIVING IS BECOMING A LUXURY Money Due The foUowing crewmembers of the Steel Executive, voyage No. 3, have an allowance of one night's lodging due them. Vouch­ ers are being held for them at Isthmian Steamship Corporation, 71 Broadway, New York: Walter W. Danley, Henry Gibbs, Adam Swisczowski, Rus­ sell W. Finstrom, Richard Doupe, George T. Bareford, ^Anthony Freidof Fondila, Albert C. Belt, Admoaitis, Finn Rasmussen, Charles E. Ackerman, Bjorne Granberg, Lawrence Cox. Fred W. Johns, John A. Hoff­ man, George Dwyer, Charles F. Reiff, Albert J. Jensen, Jerome B. Crowley, Richard A. Anzzlone, Jose B. Pereira, Benny B. Amequita, Martin E. Fernberg, Marvin Henson, Alen L. Saunderii, William P. Gorman. Robert Gomez, Rodrigo Pelayo, Stanley Potuma, Anthony Ben­ jamin Modo, Oscar A. Payne, Rinaldi Lorenzo, Silverio Parian, Angel M. Chexerez and Aquilino Villariza. S. S. 1 LUISE TORRES Get in touch with Smith & Johnson Steamship Corp., 60 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. They are holding money due you. RISES » HALF YEAR - |HIGIfiSrSINCEi93r?^ Offic* CgulgnMnl Mimifoe. tmrCloiro4 la^aoSbor,. BY.GEMERALHILLS^ - $15,008,393 EARNED &IN OIL REPORTS 'I $2a799.153HET|: BYim; «-i iarningi in Firjt Six MonthjnV More Than OoyVed Those in Same Period of *47 . , Quull 10 11.04. SiWA(. /tlOiy Ya.YBoto. OTHER RESULTS RREGIVEN^: National 'Casn Register *lsofIssues Figures Show.ng Cais in -a'' -a* mi46 EARNED BY HOME PRODUCTS >4 ^4ft ' J Cooillion'i Profit tor Holt Trar to tun. 30 Is timost Ooubit 1947 Figure • *> T •• p.v PI* '*» Aft.r .41 ••••« fdm W* ^ FI-NA.-! . Jl-a » '.I ' •. f. .*• :i»Sttfl Ukfe iir.<t t 'O.HP.f FtNANQAL Standard Sanitary Salu and EarmngM 4ffl«ncafl rS^ b»54j602.339,|iiJ 1^47 Industry Net Totals S10 Billions 1948 Sale?::! i .rXv^ jAnd Profit fori;: Set Peaks !;'• U. S. study Shews Riit In Earnings in lost Quorttr of Oil Reports :k GM, R^dortiri^ Higher First Fl Half Net.Ill//.^^BiaEarninasGain jli H.ow the working man s hide is being skinned io provide unprecedented profits for the large corporations is graphically presented in chart above. While living costs are rising to fantastic heights this year, business is slicing melons in portions never before dreamed of. The worker, of course, is eating less. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION LIndsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU AOHOK'^lN NEW YORK E. P. O'Brien. $2.00; M. F. Dellano. Ceo. Elmo Anderson. $5.00; F. Hig- $1.00; A. MacDonald. $1.00; J. Wright. gins. $5.00; G. Meshover. $5.00; J. $2.00: F. B. Stumpf. $1.00; R. DarTorrefiel $.1.00; W. Dixon. $1.00; E. ville. $1.00; H. Sorenson. $2.00; E. R. F. Paul, $1.00; R. K. Tompkins. $10.00; Crowell, $2.00; E. R. Celnow. $2.00; F. W. Tompkins, $5.00;- G. C. Ebon. V. Makko. $2.00;, A. Gzerwinski, $3.00. SS J. P. ALTGELD $5.00; D. L. Yielding. $5.00; A. L. Copeland. $5.00; C. K. Neumann, $5.00; W. A. Ryan, $1.00; .S P. Anderson. R. A. Barrett. $2.00; F. W. Fehr. $1.00; B. A. Graham. $1.00; W. J. $5.00; G. G. Bauer, |5.00; R. T. Wil- McKeon. $1.00; T. M. McDonald. $2.00; loughy. $5.00; M. M. Schapiro. $1.00; J. P. Descartes. $1.00; J. Cichomski, M. F. T. Crommie $l.,00: J. Guerra. $1.00. $1.00; I. G. Shulton, $6.00. SS CANTON VICTORY SS FRANCES L. E. Lemay. $2.00; R. Beach, $1.00; A. O. Serrano. $1.00; L. P. Tabar.- E. Troop. $2.00; K. E. Davis. $3.00; rini, $1.00; Wm. E. Janlech, $1.00. C. R. Mendoza, $1.00; P. Salvo, $1.00. SS ARLYN SS JEAN LAFITTE B. Delvalle. $1.00; H. T. Clisson. $1.00; A. Santiago. $1.00; O. Plaza. $1.00; R. L. Torres. $1.00; J. Reyes, $1.00; O. H. Lopez. $1.00; L. Solar. $1.00; W. V. Cachola, $1.00; P. Bazaar. $1.00. E. J. Chante, $1.00; M. E. Biggins, $1.00; R. G. Grigg, $1.00; J. Finelli, $1.00; T. R. Goodipan. $1.00; Secundino Santoria, $1.00;' J. J. Quinlan, $2.00; R. Carrington, $1.00; C. L. MacDonald, $1.00: £. w. Walden, $2.00. SS SEATRAIN N. Y. H. A. Thompson. $2.00; F. D. Berthold. $1.00; R. Schwartz. $3.00. SS SUZANNB p. A. Dunphy $l..60; B. Billaneuva. $1.00; J. J. Martin. '$>.00; A. Vallejo. SS D. HUGER $1.00; C. Negron. $1.00; Felix Muniz, E. C. Anderson. $2.00; E. J. DeAn- $1.00; P«dro Padro, $1.00; Pedro San­ gelo. $5.00; W. Wilson, $2.00; F. C. chez, $1.00; Tomas Majica. $1.00. Murray, $1.00: A. J. Dorugh. $1.00; B. SS EVANGELlNi D. Locke. $5.00: J. B. Porter. $2.00; W. M. Todd. $1.00;. W. Grant. $1.00; L. H. Harris. $2.00; A. G. Milne, $2.00; J. O. Bruso, $2.00; E. J. Guthrie. $2.00; P. J. Sparta, $2.00; ' A. T. Joaduin' G. E. Dickens. $2.00; A. J. Scheving. $1.00; A. Bryant. $1.00:'" Gt. Lakes District MONTREAL BICTORIA, B.C... VANCOUVER.. • 1227 Philips Square 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 SS JOLIET ICTORY INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Douglas 2-S47S $2.00. SS STAGG SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 M. F. Libby. $5.00; D. P. Rivers. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. $3.00; J. A. Wynn, $1.00; G. Nutting. Terminal 4-3131 $5.00; B. oschi. $5.00; O. N. Davidsen. $2.00; C. Fernanders. $2.00; E. E. Ekiund, $1.00; Howuizah, $5.00; Charlie Johnson, $1.00; N. E. Wroton, $1.00; G. E. PetUpas. $1.00; N. I. West. $3.00, BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. SS COLABEE Cleveland 7391 J. J. Swykert. $2.00; S. J. Nathan. CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. $1.00; C. D. Friedemann, $1.00: C. Phone; Essex 2410 Gibbs. $1.00 CLEVELAND. 2602 Carroll St. Main 0147 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 DULUTH 831 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 1- Show your Union book TOLEDO 618 Summit St. 2- 7 PM Garfleid 2112 Canadian' District JOE BARRON Mrs. W. C. Simmons, 1011 E. Osborne Avenue, Tampa 5, Flori­ da (Phone 33-5863) has very im­ portant mail for you. 4 4 4 DONALD WILSON BROWN Contact your family at Box 123, Navarre, Ohio. Serious ill­ ness. 4 4 4 JOHN ROACH Charles Dix asks that you write him care of SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 4 4 4 TOM BLEVINS Please get in touch with your mother, Mrs. W. M. Blevins, at once. Jefferson, North Carolina. CLYDE KEATON Your mother asks that you get in touch with her at once concerning your father's health, at Tazewell, Tenn., R2. Also write your wife and your daugh­ ter, Jean, at Fairmont, W. Va. 4 4 4 GEORGE BROWN. AB Please get in touch with the Dreischs, 1175 Evergreen Avenue, Bronx, New York City. HANK MASON Your gear left aboard the Cap­ stan Knot is at the Mobile Hall baggage room, and the check for it is at the mail window. V/hitey Dude, Ship's Delegate. SS NEWHALL HILLS 4 4 4 Crewmembers who were JOSE MADUREIRA aboard the tanker Newhall Hills A. & H. Lazarus, Attornies-aton Sept. 14, 1946, when vessel law, Union House (Third Floor) was being salvaged by MV 12-16 Queen Victoria Street, Pigeon Point, are urged to get Cape Town, South Africa, wis'n in touch with Abe Rapaport in you to contact them. Benjamin Sterling's offices. Room 4 4 4 1711, 42 Broadway, New York JOSEPH LEON BOURGEOIS City. It is important. Miss Anita Bourgeois -would 4. 1 4. like you to get in touch -with LAWRENCE TRENT her at 6 Arthm- Street, Salem, R. H. FERRELL Mass. Important. Please contact Joe Volpian, 4 4 4 Special Services Department, JOHN L. NEWTON New York Hall, regarding Miles Please contact Emma McGilC. Foster's accident on the SS vreay, 243 School Street, SomerIberville. ville, Mass., as soon as possible. 4 4 4 4 4 4 The following men can pick J. HEACOX up their discharges at the SeaGet in touch with your mother train offices. Room 1115, 39 or sister. Broadway, N. Y.: Eugene Mc4 4 4 Guinn, Irving Weitzman, Harold FRANCIS A. VIGEANT Releford, Edwin Elfstrom, Jesse Your mother asks you to con­ A. Wood Jr., James B. Murphy, tact her at 15 Blanche Street, Ralph Coopei-, Olav Hagbo, Ted Cambridge, Mass. She is hold­ H. Bozeman, Robert Burns. ing mail for you. 4 4 4 4 4 4 HJALMAR V. NIELSON CHARLES J. CALVERT Your book and gear are in the Your mother is anxious that San Francisco A&G Branch Hall. you get in touch with her. NOTICE! SIU, A&G District SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall PERSONALS WtitinthiuhHblf-Year NH S24j94im f424,456,102 Saltt Total Sets Record Higi SiU HALLS BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Williani Rentz, Agent Calvert 4S39 BOSTON 276 State St. Walter Slcknsann, Agent Bowdoin 44S5 GALVESTON 308«/,—23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St, Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de I.eon Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH ,. .220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 Page Fifteen 345678910- SS A. JACKSON . H. J. Smith. $1.00; F. W. . Kelly. $2.00; J. Branscomb. $2.00; E. Mulieri, $l.ft0; J. F. Minnahan. $1.00; V. W. Sorensen. $2.00; J. P;-Wise. $10.00; R. DeFretes. $2.00; J. O'Brien. $2.00; P. Hamilton. $2.00; P. W. Bentley. $2.00; H. H. Power. $2.00; H. L. Franklin. $2.00; J. C, Hare, $1.00; T. Bratsos, $4.00; C. A. Moss, $2.00. SS ELIZABETH QUIZ ANSWERS F. Hernandez, $1.00; J. J.. Briant, 11.00; R. F. Stewart, $1.00: R.^ Herrera, $1.00; P. Barbosa, $1.00; M. Soliva, $1.00; F. Molina. $1.00; Ed Castro, $1.00; R. Barrientos. $1.00. West Waterman Savannah New, York 8 Sept. 4 Refrigeration Engineer Sirius SS FISHER AMES F. J. Deoliveria, $2.00; M. Chapman, jr., $5.00; W. W. Moore. $5.00; J. Shaw. $1.00; A. N. Booth. $15.00; A. Lipari, $4.00; J. W. Headley, $2.00; C. Bourne. $5.00; R. W. Jones. $5.00; J. Celler. $5.00; W. O. Ammann, $5.00; V. Svendsen. $5.00; J. A. Tonnazzi. $5.00; J. R. eoone, $2.00; D. Meara. $5.00; S. M. Sorko, $5.00; E. B. Moore. $5.00; J. J. PadeUky, $5.00; E. M. Cullerton, $5.00; J. S. Anderton. $5.00; M. Courtney. $2.00. i Notice To All SIU Menbers The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU brancli for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS L(Xr, 81 Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: Name Street Address ... State City ..... Signed Book No I �Page Sixteen Ikm THE SEAFARERS Eastern Ports Want Trade Gulf 'Steals' The "cold war" between US ports on the North Atlantic sea­ board and those in the Gulf of Mexico became a little brisker the other day, when representa­ tives of eight northern ports and eastern railroads met in Phila­ delphia to combat the rise in im­ portance of New Orleans and Mobile. "New Orleans is trying to sell .the nation's shippers the idea that everything originating be­ tween Pittsburgh and Denver and north to the Canadian border should be shipped through the Port of New Or­ leans," charged a spokesman for the Quaker City meeting, per­ haps a little wistfully. At the meeting, officials from Portland (Maine), Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington (Delaware), Balti­ more and flampton Roads as well as freight executives from the railroads were present. Upshot of their discussion was that the rails and the ports would have to cooperate closely if they were not to lose more business to the Gulf. They claimed that New Or­ leans and other Gulf ports were taking advantage of lower freight rates to those outlets. They said that the freight rates were originally established to offset higher shipping rates from the Gulf. TEAPOT TEMPEST .... After September 1, pas­ sengers on Robin Line ships will have to be a whole lot richer, if they want to make the run to Africa. The com­ pany has announced that, as of the above date, all pas­ senger fares wiil be in­ creased 25 percent. However, the Robin Line, a member of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association, has not seen fit to offer the SIU any bigger wage increase than the 17 cents a day the Union Ne­ gotiating Committee re­ jected two weeks ago. ; Friday* August Id* 1948 WHAT ttWNK... QUESTION: What was the toughest run you made during the war period? C. HOSPEDOLES, Ch. Stew.: A run to England aboard the SS Frances Marion in 1944. I was Chief Cook at the time, and we had left New York in convoy. Several of fhe crew, in­ cluding myself, were playing cards in the messhall when we reached the English Chaimel. Suddenly we heard the roar of an explosion. The alarm started ringing and we went out on deck, thinking we had been hit. But we found it was the ship behind us. She had been struck by a mine. Of course, the con­ voy had t.o keep right on mov­ ing, but destroyers went back to pick up the survivors. We were lucky but our nerves jangled. A. J. FERRARA, Carp.: In the middle of 1942 I was on the Fluor Spar. We had a load of bombs and aerial torpedoes slated for the British, then fight­ ing Rommel in Egypt. We made it to Lake Ismalia ai the en­ trance of the Suez Canal, but that was as far as we got. For three days we were given a hard time by the German Air They dropped aerial mines in the Canal and in the 1; Lake. If we had made a move we would have gone sky high, so we stood still—playing pos­ sum — and then unl.oaded our cargo right there in the Lake. I was sure glad when that cargo was unloaded. Now the freight rates from Gulf ports are the same as those from New York and other North Atlantic ports, they maintained, although it takes two or three more days to reach Europe from the Gulf than from the north­ CANDIDO BONAFONT. FWT: east coast. My most harrowing experience • New Orleans officials, happily came when I was aboard the noting the giowth of the Cres­ Delisle. While the ship was in cent City and other Gulf ports Liverpool, England, she was as shipping centers, countered by struck by a torpedo but didn't saying that they certainly had made no effort to steal business sink. That was ciose enough but, from New York and Philadel­ later, when we were .off the phia, but that the new impor­ coast of Cuba her number came tance of their area was solely up. She was struck by a tor­ the result of a program of mak­ pedo and sunk. Two men were ing friends in foreign countries. lost in the expiosion. The rest So far as Seafarers are con­ of us hit the iifeboats amd were cerned, the dispute among the ports pj'obably is something of a later picked up by a corvette. tempest in a teapot. As long It seems that that ship was just as SlU-contracted ships con­ slated for the bottom of the tinue to sail, the question of ocean. I was bombed on the which ports they sail from is Arizpa, but it was nothing like secondary. that trip on the Deiisle. Robin Wants A Raise LOG FRED L. TRAVIS, Elec.: I was on the Melvin H. Baker when she caught a Jap torpedo in the Mozambique Channel, but that wasn't as bad as when we were bombed in Antwerp in January, 1945, on the MV Blen­ heim. We arrived on New Year's Day, and were greeted by the Luftwaffe'ji last raid there. We shot down two ME-109s and one Spitfire — by mistake — but we weren't hit. On January 8, though, a V-2 hit 100 feet off the port side. A lot of American soldiers feeding with us were killed along with some steve­ dores. Half the crew was badly hurt. A lot of them got purple hearts. Then for six weeks we were damaged every day by the buzz bombs. That was the v/orst I saw. EDMUND ERIKSEN, 3rd Cook: I had a. close call on the Rob* in Sherwood during a return to the States from England in 1944. We ran into a terrific storm and ..our coal ballast be* gan shifting. All hands were or* dered into the hold, and I was in the foc'sle changing from m; heavy gear when—bam!—I was laying over in the corner of the room. The ship took a 53-degrec starboard list. General alarm was sounded and we went to the deck and put on life-jackets* I was about to get into No. 5 boat on starboard side with my watch partner, but changed my mind, because of the heavy seas^ Nine men got in that boat* Eight of them were lost. A. R. CARRASQUILLO, Oiler: I sailed throughout the war in all the zones and never once 'was in serious trouble. I made many trips through the Caribbeetn, an area where the subs were knocking them off right and left, but never once was my ship attacked. I guess it was .just pure luck. Of course every guy has his anxious moments while pushing a ship through sub infested water, never know­ ing when a torpedo is going to strike. I sweated out many a trip when we were carrying ex­ plosives, and was always glad when that run was ended. PABLO TORRES, Bosun: The time you got it was you* toughest trip. In- 1942, when the German submarines were in the West Indies and the Caribbean* I was on the Edith. She was a Bull Line ship, on her way from New York to Puerto Rico* The subs were out and the Navy first held us up at Miami, then sent us down by way of a port in British Honduras. That didn't do any good, for we got it com­ ing out of British Honduras. We lost the radio operator and a FWT. The rest of us spent seven days in the boats, and wers out of wader and in bad shape when we made it^ into Black Rivef* Jamaica. I was bombed in Ant­ werp, but the torpedo wat worse. RAYMOND MORAN, FWT; We were on the old Beatrice n from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, for Pensacola. I'd been dream­ ing of submarines and then we got it. I was on watch when it hit. I put out the fire, but the Chief Engineer put a pistol on me to keep me from going up. He claimed we weren't hit but that it was "American fleet ex­ ercises," although we were afire and listing. Then we got another one and the Mate was con­ vinced. Finally I found my way to one of the boats. Three days later we made it to Kingston, Jamaica. The Steward was lost, so I was lucky, I guess. I sailed all through the war. but that was the worst lime. � 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 August 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. 33 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIS WINS $12.50-$25 IN 2-YR.MISSISSIPPI PACT UNION-RUN HIRING HALL,WON IN NEW CONTRACT NY DECISION AWARDS IDLE PAY TO PERMITS ILA LONGSHOREMEN WIN PUERTO RICO STRIKE MISSISSIPPI CONTRACT NEW HIGH IN MARITIME THINGS JUMPEDFOR MISSISSIPPI AND SO DID THEIR OFFICALS THERE ARE BEEFS-AND JUST BEEFERS YOU CAN GET OUT IN PHILADELPHIA IF YOU DONT PICK AND CHOOSE SHIPPING IN NEW YORK HOLDS TO FAIR CLIP BALTIMORE EXPECTING SLOW SHIPPING WEEK FRISCO BRANCH FINALLY DOES IT:OPENS NEW HALL FOR A&G DISTRICT MOBILE REPORTS PROGRESS WITH WATERMAN SAN JUAN SIU CONTINUE TO AID PUERTO RICO LONGSHORE STRIKE BOSUNS AREN'T ONLY GREY ONES,SYS STEWARD GALVESTON HAS JOBS ON DECK,BUT THATS ALL MOBILE MAW SETS UP MEETINGS SEAFARER-EXPLORER HAS SAFARIED IN DARK CONTINENT, SOUTH AMERICA HOLDS AFRICAN TITLE,EYES WRESTING CROWN OF EUROPE GEORGE THOMPSON DIES IN ACCIDENT PASSING TIME ON STEEEL CHEMIST EASTERN PORTS WANT TRADE GULY 'STEALS' Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/13/1948 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/ace302087c53d32e136cb1f19c3c647f.PDF 5ad4117acd41d0e96a3211a37d3a02f5 PDF Text Text 4y Job Actions Force 8 Companies To Sign NEW YORK — Eight stalling operators were forced this week to meet the Atlantic and Gulf District's demands for a two-year contract, with the all-time high in wages, working conditions and protective Union security clauses won by the SIU last week, by a potent display of the Seafarers' traditional action at the point of production. This development followed hard on the heels of the precedent-shattering move in New Orleans last week, when the SIU job action pounded out an Official Organ, Atlantic & GiUf District, Seafarers International Union of NA identical contract with the Mississippi Shipping Co. In addition to the two-year duration, the new No. 34 NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 20, 1948 VOL. X contracts call for the highest wages ever ob- Pact Calls For Bulletin Boards And Book Rocks In addition to securing the best contract in the industry covering wages and conditions, the Sea­ farers also scored when the ma­ jority of the operators agreed to provide a glass-covered bulletin board and book rack for Union literature aboard all their ships. The operators—those of the At­ lantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association — have agreed to something no employer — mari­ time or shoreside—has agreed to before: To construct and place aboard ships facilitfes for Union property and literature. The glass-covered bulletin board, will be of sufficient size to contain a copy of the SIU foc'sle card, and the book rack will be large enough to contain the Edu­ cational Library prepared for use aboard SIU ships. PROTECTS INVESTMENT By winning this concession from the operators, the many thousands of dollars the SIU has invested in Union literature will be protected. The Union's Negotiating Com­ mittee vigorously pressed this matter all through the contract talks so as to furnish the proper set-up for a real Union library on every ship. In the Union Educational Li­ brary to be included.on all ships of the Association are the fol­ lowing: Bound volumes of the SEA­ FARERS LOG; "Strikes and Strike Strategy;" "Listen, Tankermen;" "Shipboard Handbook for Crewmcmbers and Dele­ gates;" "Charges;" "Organizers' Handbook;" "Order! How to Conduct a Union Meeting;" "The SIU at War," and "The Seafarers Organizing Program." The buletin boards and book racks will be placed aboard the ships as soon as possible—the plans already being in the hands of the companies. Committee's Report The SIU Headquarters Ne­ gotiating Conunittee's com­ plete report on the contract just signed with eight com­ panies of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators ASM• elation appears on page 12 of this issue. ttained in the maritime industry by virtue of a $12.50 across-theboard increase for all hands, with the exception of Bosuns, whose pay will be hiked by $25. The new pact also guaran­ tees maintenance of the present manning scales for the life of the contract. Other improve­ ments previously incorporated in New Rate of Pay Old Rate of Pay the Mississippi agreement are Rating contained in the newly-signed Boatswain $285.44 $260.44 contracts. •Carpenter 255.04 242.54 Companies which capitulated to the Union's demand late Fri­ Able Seaman—Maintenance ; 234.34 221.84 day evening, Aug. 13 are the Al­ Quartermaster 222.51 210.01 coa Steamship Company, Bull Able Seaman 222.51 210.01 Steamship Company, Baltimore Ordinary Seaman 189.97 177.47 Insular Line, South Atlantic Steamship Company, Seas Ship­ •When the Cazpenfer is required to furnish his own tools, he shall be paid $7.50 per ping Company, Seatrain Lines, month in addition to his basic wage per month. Inc., Eastern Steamship Com­ pany and Smith and Johnson. The contracts will expire Sep­ tember 20, 1950. $360.93 $348.43 JOB ACTION 321.22 The eight companies, members 284.62 272.12 of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Watch Work) 255.04 242.54 Operators Association, halted 1292.90 280.40 their stalling tactics and signed 255.04 242.54 the Mississippi-type contract af­ Engine Uti! 255.04 242.54 ter the SIU resorted to job Evaporator action. 237.29 224.79 Up t) that point the SIU had . 222.51 210.01 refi-ained from using the job ac­ 243.51 231.01 tion weapon because of the pos­ . 222.51 210.01 sibility of cease and desist in­ 222.51 210.01 junctions, which previously had been served on the NMU and . 210.68 198.18 other CIO unions. . 219.55 207.05 In fact, the Union has in­ • 331.35 318.85 structed SIU crews to "fulfil Refrigerator Engineer (When Three Carried): the present contracts to avert . 331.35 shipowner chiseling." 318.85 This attitude of fair play on . 293,49 280.99 the part of the Union proved . 271.01 258.31 fruitless. Instead of negotiating in good faith and attacking the Previously an Assistant Electrician was carried. His rale of pay was: $269.16. contract problem sincerely, the operators stalled the sessions and sent many telegrams to the. Union stating that the Union $278.25 $265.75 was using job action to illegally 255.04 242.54 force the companies into sign­ 255.04 242.54 ing the contract Second 231.38 218.88 By this tactic the operators ob­ viously were trying to put the 219.55 207.05 SIU on the defensive by making 189.97 177.47 {Continued on Page 3) 189.97 177.47 NEW AsG WAGE SCALE Deck Department Engine Department Stewards Department PIUS THESE OTHER FEATURES O'K'iMci, 4c^. so,. �Page Two THE SEAFJiRERS LOG Friday, August 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 At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 K' 1^1: Entered as second-class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., xmder the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 ''i-r Keeping It Steady Shortly after it had successfully negotiated what is indisputably the finest contract to cover any group of seamen in the world, the A&G Negotiating Committee made a statement of considerable significance to all en­ gaged in the maritime industry. The committee stated, in effect, that it hoped all maritime unions would be able to obtain the same high wages and improved working conditions,, which the SIU Jhad won as a result of forceful action. Only in such a way could conditions in the maritime industry be stab­ ilized, the committee pointed out. There can be no smooth sailing for ail men in mari­ time until that much-needed stability has been achieved. So long as there are wide differences in the wages and working conditions of the various sections of the industry, instability quite probably will be the rule rather than the exception. This fact has already been clearly demonstrated. The differential between the wages and conditions set forth in SIU contracts, and those embodied in the agreements of other unions, has made for a considerable amount of confusion and misunderstanding in the past. How this •situation was born is easy to see. While the SlU-contracted shipowners have been forced by the Seafarers to pay top wage scales and pro­ vide superior working conditions, operators contracted to other unions have been able to sail their ships more cheap­ Hospital Patients ly, through payment of lower wages and under less When entering the hospital sstringent working rules. notify the delegates by post­ For a sound, up to date example of how this worked card, giving your name and the number of your ward. out in actual practice wc can refer to the coal and Mimeographed postcards ,coke cargo situation. A couple of years ago, the SIU can be obtained free at the was successful in negotiating provisions calling for penSocial Service desk. 'alty payments for these cargoes. At the time, the SIU Staten Island Hospital had a large number of contracted ships which were used You can contact your Hos­ in transporting these products. pital delegate at the Staten It was the Union's hope and expectation that other Island Hospital at the follow­ These axe the Union Brothers cuxzenlly in the marine hospitals, ing times: unions would follow suit and demand that these cargoes be classed as penalty under their contracts. But they as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can, to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. didn't." As a direct result of their failure to similarly writing (on 5th and 8th floors.) to them. bolster their agreements, the SIU was placed at a serious Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. disadvantage. We lost hundreds and hundreds of jobs as SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL C. MORALES (on 3rd and 4th floors.) R. J. PURCELL our operators gradually stopped carrying the penalty D. P. GELINAS Salurciay — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. JOHN J. SCHWABLANK cargoes, which were being hauled at comparatively bar­ J. RYAN (on 1st and 2nd floors.) SIMMONS W. BELLOWS gain rates by operators contracted with other unions. STANLEY GELAK J. J. KEALY As a trade union primarily interested in the econ­ WM. T. ROSS S" 3^ S" EDWIN MAXWELL omic protection of its membership, we can no longer ig­ BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL EDW. A. MORGAN FRANK WAGNER M. C. EL MORES nore the harm inherent in a lack of uniformity through- E, MARSH P. E. CUMARE 4 * ifc cut the industry. Although we may have contractual H. R. HOMER ,H. FERDRICKSSON SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL as.surance of unmatched conditions and wages, the possi­ J. B. FLANNERY H. MASON L. TICKLE E. CROMWELL G. L. DUXWORTH bility of "bargain rates," made possible by other unions V. MILAZZO T. C. KELLY ED MILLER less aggressive than we, is always a danger. M. BYERS A. HICKEY S, % % X t S, All of us must do our part to make sure we are not 4. i i similarly victimized in the future. Our record wages BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL STELLY C. FORMAN A. EWING won in contracts this week must become a pattern for L. C. HOLMES A. VANELZUELA E. LIPARI JACK McCRANIE all seamen. It is for our interest as well as theirs that this M. CASTRO R. F. BLACK GETTIS LIGHTFOOT be accomplished. Instability is the alternative. J. McNEELY J. DENNIS WILLIE WHITE Each of us should make every effort to impress JOSEPH W. BOURGEOIS L, C -MASON A. JENSBY D. DeDUISEN ' , A. LOOPER members of other unions how important this objective is. WM. T. ROSS T. ZEMRZUSKI " C. ANDERSON They in turn must convince their respective union officials STANLEY GELAK W. H. NUNN RALPH PIEPHET to make a fight of it to secure the same high wages and PERCY BATSON V. R. NORTH J. BOUYEA 1 M. C. EL MORES conditions enjoyed by seamen sailing ships under contract J.W.SPENCER V. P. BALLINGS W. HUNT to the A&G District of the SIU. R. L. JOHNSTON . C. GREEN CHRIST B. VIKIN K. e. CROWE .0. B. GRIMES Our membership can help in this respect. It is a big JAS. K. CHARLESWORTH C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. .COLBOURNE joly—but it is a must. The spirit that won Isthmian is the EDW. A. MORGAA •M. C. GADDY W.H.PERRY -u J. ROOS . spirit that can convince other seamen of all unions that, H. L. SEYMOUR T. MANDICK DAVID WARDEN unless all hands regardless of affiliation, force conditions H. W. SPENCER JAMES fVkRRIOR e. NANGLE up to the SIU level the threat of destruction of all con­ JOS. W. BOUHJOIS C. W. HALLA ! - i -• • E. .MULHOLLAND P. G. DAUGHERTY '' 'j A. SYLVERA ditions for all seamen is ever present. F. BECKER Afe/r Now In The Marine Hospitals �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 20. 194t ^age Three Crews' Job Actions Bring Quick Rosuits the traditional method of "action at the point of producion." Policy was drafted based on this course of action. All port agents were immedi­ ately notified to take action on vessels of the companies' in­ volved. Some 30 ships, from Boston to Texas, were immo­ bilized almost at once. SHIPOWNERS WIRE This direct answer to ship­ owner stalling began producing results very quickly. On August 11, after only two days of action. shipowners were sending tele­ grams to the Union, asking for contract meetings. Representa­ tive of the company messages is a wire received from Seas Ship­ ping Company. It stated, in part: "Suggest our respective ne­ gotiating committees meet at office of Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association, 39 Broad­ way at three-thirty P.M. Thurs­ day, August the twelfth Stop Feel sure it will be possible to negotiate full agreement without any considerable delay but be lieve negotiations would be ex­ pedited if all ships delayed by action are moved promptly." Upon receipt of these overtures from the companies involved, the Secretary Treasurer confirmed a meeting with the operators for August 12, so that the Union goal of establishing new wage work­ ing conditions throughout the industry could be attained with a minimum of delay. Agents in all SIU ports were notified to begin moving the af­ fected vessels, on the assumption that.the operators were ready to "talk turkey" on the Mississippitype contract. The SIU strategy bore fruit on August 13, when the operators' representatives agreed to the agreement put forth by the SIU Negotiating Committee. The announcement of the Seafarers militant action and its re­ Once again the Seafarers International Union carried the entire sultant success in achieving an maritime industry with it when it won the $12.50 raise across the outstanding contract touched off NEW YORK board from the Mississippi Shipping Company and eight companies a barrage of comment. Members of the SIU, in inter­ of Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association. HERALD TRIBUNE views with LOG representatives, Hardly had the SIU's smashing victory been made public than expressed the opinion that the Joe Curran and the NMU were demanding "parity" with the SIU. new contract was possibly the Up to then, the NMU's negotiators were ready to accept some­ Union's most significant victory since the winning of the Isthmian where between $7.50 and $10.00 a month—and think they had won fleet. a victory of their own. I Corigress of industrial OrganP Reaction in shipping circles As the LOG went to press, it was reported that the NMU had pointed up the extreme likeli­ zatipOB seamen told Atlantic and obtained its "parity," which the SIU Negotiating Committee believes hood that the SIU's contract vic­ Gulf Coast ship operators yester­ is a good thing for all seamen. tory would set a pattern for the day that they must meet ia $12.30 However, the SIU. does not ex­ industry. a month increase awarded during pect to be thanked for its "as­ Maritime observers almost unithe week end to American Feder­ TnE NEW YORK TIMES. sist" to the NMU. formerly took the view that the ation of ]^bor seamen or face a If the NMU gets "parity," it NMU negotiating committee, now strike on Sept. 2 when a Taftwill only be history repeating it­ deadlocked with its contractedself. In 1946, when the SIU companies, would be helped con­ Hartley injunction against a walk­ called the great General Strike siderably by the SIU accom­ out expires. plishment, in its attempt to up to protect the Wage Stabiliza­ The demand set, negotiations t. ..ling ctmn. Che ARA. the shipowners latest offer of tion Board's attempt to cut the tliftt had promised to lead to a Negotiations between the NMU $7.50 across the board. wages the SIU had won by ne­ settlement "back tc where we and ship operators represented by gotiation, the NMU cried "Me,^ started," according to Prank J. the American Merchant Marine NMU WANTS "PARITY" too" and, hung on tight to the Taylon chairman of the ship oper-' Institute continued here yesterday The correctness of this view SIU coattails. ators' .negotiating committee. tin at th6 regional office of the Fed­ was established late Monday eve­ The Negotiating Committee Joseph Curran, president of the eral Mediation and Conciliation ning when the NMU president, points out that the NMU should National .Marltl^ Union, who Service under the direction of Com­ Joe Curran, announced that his get its "parity" for the good of missioner Harry Winning of the presented thfr demand to obtain agency. organization would accept "noth­ "parity." for his union's 60,000 all maritime workers. When one At the conclusion of, the threeing less than parity" with the members, said his organization section of the industry works for hour parleys operators reported was prepared to bade it up with a record wage scales won by the poorer wages than another, the that they had been "torpedoed" by strike when the injunction is SIU. top conditions are always in a new wage demand by the union •7.,llfted. This situation was exactly danger. Had other maritime which based its latest stand on pacts obtained by the Seafarers what the SIU Negotiating Com­ • The $12.50 a month settlement unions fought for the coal and International Union, AFL, last signed Friday by hine members mittee hoped for, when, shortly copra penalties, for instance, week. dx the Atlantic and ,Gulf Coast after its successful sessions, it de­ there would be no necessity for The SIU reached agreements S vip Operations Association and clared: the SIU to give those penalties with the Atlantic and Gulf Ship the A. F. of L's Seafarers Inter"It is our hope that all unions, cargoes up. Operators Association and the .Mis­ xiitional Union, a rival of the regardless of affiliation, will soon sissippi Shipping Company calling The NMU, plunged into confu­ N M. U., forced the latter union for raises of $25 a month for boat­ be able to obtain the same gains sion by its previous tactic of de­ tp take a '-'new approach" in meet­ swains and $12.50 for other per­ estahlished by the SIU and thus fending on government bureau­ sonnel. ings at the offices of the Federal benefit by the direct action ta­ crats for favors, and by its pres­ Mr. Curran, who heads the NMU Mediation and Conciliation Ser­ ken by our Union." ent internal fight, threatened to negotiating committee,' made a de­ vice at 341 Ninth Avenue, Mr. Contending that stabihzatiou strike and found itself under a mand yesterday for parity with Curran said Mr. Taylor said he wi of conditions would be fruitful the SIU. It was unofficially re­ bureaucratic injunction. would have to take the demands ported that before the announce­ for all engaged in the maritime For the past several months, back to his principals. \A meeting ment of the SIU settlement the industry, the. SIU Committee NMU negotiators have been sit­ of operators with Harry Winning. NMU negotiators would have ac­ said: ting with the operators and Federal conciliator, is scheduled cepted a $10 a month increase. "The maritime industry should for today. Federal conciliators. Yet the Shipping dperators^eplored the be stabilized for the good of all NMU got nowhere—imtil the Raise Was Refused concerned. The gaining of the SIU, without the help of Fed­ June the open-tor same high SIU wages and condi­ eral conciliators, set the pattern tions by seamen of all unions for all seamen. would greatly contribute toward that much-needed stability." The committee announced that it would continue arranging meetings with other contracted- made and the ships properly little hai-d to ship. The Coast Guard considers all companies as their contracts ap­ By CAL TANNER MOBILE—A marked improve­ stored and slopped. Waterman We therefore cannot too tickets issued during wartime as proached their respective expir­ ment over the previous week met these demands promptly, but stioiigly urge all blue ticket blue tickets. ation dates. After most of the was noted in last week's ship­ Alcoa was a little slow in get­ ABs who have enough time The biggest topic around the freighter and passenger compan­ now is the signing ies are in the fold, the Union in­ ping in this port. Approximate­ ting the ships okayed for the (36 months) to get their green Hall right ly 131 bookmen and 24 permit- sign ons, and they were held tickets right away, so they can of the contract with Mississippi tends to tackle the 16 newly-or­ Shipping Company over in New ganized Atlantic and Gulf tank­ men were shipped during the up a bit until everything was get out a helluva lot faster. week, and prospects look fair straightened out. Another point to remember is Orleans by the sub-Negotiating er outfits. for the coming week, with the Although Mobile has a lot of that, even though you had to Committtee headed by Bull Negotiations will then be di­ two big companies scheduled for ABs on the beach, it seems that show three years discharges to Sheppard. The feeling of the rected at the Unions contracted three to seven ships for pay­ most of them have blue tickets get your present ticket and it is membership here is that this tug and inland boat companies, and, since the Coast Guard has stamped "good for the duration contract will set a pattern for the committee said. The same offs and sign ons. While the payoffs were good, started to enforce the directive of the war and six months the industry. type of contract wrested from nevertheless Negotiations witli the Water­ the larger operators will be ' the sign ons were just. the op­ that two-thirds of the ABs must thereafter," you posite. The crews refused to have green tickets, the men with have to get it changed for an man Steamship Corporation are sought throughout the industry, it a unlimited ticket. sign on until all repairs were blue tickets are finding still proceeding favorably. according to the committee. (Continued from Page U claims that had no foundation in fact. When the operators intentions became clear, the SIU decided tp take further action to sup­ port its contract demands. The Negotiating Committee, com­ prised of Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, Assistant SecretaryTreasurers Robert Mathews and J. P. Shuler, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williams and Charles Raymond met with other Union officials and several delegates from ships lying in New York harbor at the time and discussed the entire is­ sue. The possibility of the operators building a legal case drew the heaviest attention from the group. The prevailing opinion was that, if the Union did not take immediate and drastic ac­ tion, it might find itself stymied by legal restraints similar to the "cease and desist" injunctions crippling other maritime unions. The Union group held that the SIU must take the initiative by Seafarers Once Again Shows The Way To NMU: Carran Cries For 'Parity' With A&G Wage Scale » I -- - Mobile Reports Shipping Shows Noticeahie Improvement �T WE SEAFARERS L O G Page Four ^ Galveston Sees Good Shipping Sammy Stein Returns To Friday. Augutl 20r 1948 PR Strike End Booms Shipping Seafarers will be rooting hard for a doughty little scrapper by I • By SAL COLLS the name of Sammy Stein when GALVESTON — There are he squares off against his op­ SAN JUAN—Shipping was re­ some encouraging prospects that ponent at Croke Arena Monday sumed with a bang as the In­ seem to indicate * an improve­ night, August 30. ternational Longshoremen's As­ ment in the shipping picture for sociation strike ended in victory Stein, who is better known to this port in the near future. Of for our AFL Brothers. It was so his many SIU friends and ship­ €X)urse, it's the sign ons and not good that all hands waiting for mates as Sammy Weinstein, will the signs that count, but one jobs were shipped right away. be donning the leather mitts pro­ leads to the other. Meanwhile, The' SS Ponce paid off here fessionally for the first time shipping is fair here. during the past week. There since he left the ring to go to Obviously, the most widely were a few beefs aboard, but discussed matter at the moment sea as a member of the Sailors they were ironed out satisfac­ Union of the Pacific in 1938. He is the new two-year agreement torily after a session between the signed with the Mississippi Ship­ returns as a featherweight. Skipper, company officials, the Although his opponent on the ping Company. This new contract Delegates and the Agent. is outstanding because it seems card has not yet been named, In the interests of the crew's to have concentrated on the most Sammy says he isn't concerned. welfare we found it necessary to He's confident of victory, no mat­ important thing facing seamen remove three performers from ter who provides the opposition. today—^job security. the vessel. Despite the layoff, he declares Aside from wage increases, the Cuba Distilling's two ships, question of jobs is almost fore­ he's in better shape than he was the Catahoula and the Carabullci most in the minds of men sailing. at any time as an amateur ban­ were in here during the past And the new contract has taken tamweight champ back in 1937. week and both were contacted. that into account. A hearty vote AMATEUR CHAMP Crew's of both ships cooperated, of thanks is due Bull Sheppard Never a religious trainer with the Union in fine fashion. and the New Orleans sub-Nego­ in those days, Sammy neverthe­ All unorganized ships that hit tiating Committee for the fine less was king of the Kings this port were also contacted. job they have done. As in the previous week, the County (Brooklyn) 118 poimd "rhe, new contract with Missis­ local scene has been very quiet. simon pures. Although he was sippi .stirred up a lot of con­ Sammy Stein assumes a familiar ring pose. The summer has taken its toll, I barely out of short pants in versation down here. The wage guess. But everything will be 1937, he smashed his way fight game around these parts. worked closely with the SIU- increases, of coiurse, were wellOne of Stein's latest seagoing SUP during that major beef. humming again when the brisk through to the runnei>up posi­ received but the two-year fea­ tion in the AU-American cham­ jobs was skippering the SS. Ste­ A very large crew of Seafarers ture and the guaranteed man­ weather sets in. If you were on the beach in pionships, held that year in New phen Leacock, a South Atlantic will be on hand at the arena ning scales, along with the ad­ Galveston this week, you prob­ York's famed old Hippodrome. Steamship Company vessel. Sam­ when Sammy sets out to make justments made to increase the ably ran into the following He holds a silver belt from that my was Master of that ship from his first crack at a new job a number of ships and jobs vmder Jan. 28 to'Oct. 11, 1947. Letters clean payoff. Brothers; L. Gardiner, A. Walk­ tournament. our banner, came in for much The onetime SUP Deck Gang came to the SEAFARERS LOG Tickets for the tussle are on "avorable comment. er, W. Zieler, Buddy Jordan, W. man, who also sailed as a Mate during that time from SIU mem­ sale on, the Sixth floor of the Reagan and F. Pence. The San Juan AFL Port Coun­ And that about completes the and Skipper, is tackling his re­ bers hailing Sammy as "one SIU Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New cil is now operating in full Texas roundup for the moment. sumed boxing career mighty swell guy and a pleasure to sail York. Better buy one before swing. Yours truly is serving as seriously, however. He says he's with." they're sold out. president of the recently-formed living clean, doesn't drink or The seafaring featherweight is Croke Park Arena is at 240th Council. smoke and is following bis treiin- mighty proud of the fact that Street and Broadway, New York We were kept pretty busy during instructions to the letter. he took an active part in all City and can be reached by 7th , ng the ILA strike getting men Sammy is boxing under the waterfront beefs since he's been Avenue-Broadway subway. Get i;o take jobs left vacant by helm of the wily A1 Weill, an going to sea. In 1946, he was off at 242nd Street Station. Brothers who, rather than sit it oldtime manager whose name is a member of the strike strategy Opening bell sounds at 8:30 P.M., out indefinitely, paid off and flew By A. S. CARDULLO practically synonmous with the committee of the MM&P and Monday night, August 30. jack to the States to take their SAN FRANCISCO—The doors chances on shipping there. of our new A&G Hall at 85 The men here are still talking Third Street are open for busi­ about the possibility of a new ness, but there is still plenty of Hall for this branch. We just set work to be done before the Jeremiah C. Sheehan, known up a new literature rack in the place measures up to what we've to his shipmates as Neil, died Hall, whereby all hands can very ' planned. in Santos, Brazil on July 13. easily obtain copies of Union As soon as our new quarters By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ Brother Sheehan had contracted publications. are ship-shape, we'll send some pneumonia in Buenos Aires and BALTIMORE—Shipping hit a pictures to the LOG—and we're new low in this port during the was hospitalized ashore when hoping it will be very soon. past seven days, just as we pre­ his ship, the Del Norte, 'arrived Everjmne here in Frisco has dicted it would in our last re­ in Santos. been busier than the proverbial At his bedside when death Because of the space re-' port. one-armed paper-hanger, trying came were several SIU members quired for the publication of The unpleasant truth is that to get everything ship-shape as of the Del Norte crew, among the complete contract in this we paid off one ship and no quickly as possible. them Bill Kaiser, Osmond Mcissue, several regular fea­ more. That was an Isthmian NOT BAD Machon and Blackie Bankston. tures do not appear. The scow, the SS Steel Worker. Brother Sheehan, Second Shipping, meanwhile, hasn't series of articles by the Port At the same time, we signed Steward on the Del Norte, was Agents dealing with mat­ been too bad. In the three days on two Bull vessels, the SS Edith ters of interest to the mem­ since we've been at our new ad­ and Mae, and the SS Charles 42 years old at the time of his dress, we'v^ shipped 47 men, Nordhoff, Alcoa — after the re­ death. He had been a member bership will be resumed in mostly in the Black Gang and pairs were made. There wasn't of the Union since 1942, when the next issue, as will the cartoon strip "Seafare" and Stewards Department, although even an Ore Line scow to hold he joined in New Orleans. He held Book No. 22240. the other usual features. The the Deck Department got its us up. Well liked by his crewmates, Membership section will sdso share, too. But that is the way things go. he was known throughout the be back to full size. We crewed up the Governor NEIL SHEEHAN One week is good and the next Gulf Area as a good Union man Comer, Waterman, and the "Miss Until the contract is and shipmate. hers to be turned dfer to his America", another Waterman week things are shot to hell. printed in the usual format, Money was collected for a widow. job, which is shifting to Everett, There was nothing very seri­ it is suggested that mem­ Wash. The initials of the man ous in the way <of beefs. But floral wreath before the Del Brother Sheehan was born in bers keep the Agreement who shipped as Steward on the there was one on the Steel Norte left Santos and on the re­ Massachusetts and made his section in this issue for shift are Frenchy Michelet, as Maker concerning overtime for turn trip to New Orleans over home in New Orleans with his reference. Oilers taking temperatures in $1,000 was given by crewmem- wife. in F. M. " The only business we expect the holds. The crew played this one right. next week is a few in transit jobs, but you can never tell They didn't .say a word during when something will sneak in the trip, but they did keep track for a payoff. They'll do it every of the hours. When they paid off, the Patrol­ BY JOE ALGINA time. shipping when the first cold Right now we're handling the The honor of being the finst man got the money for the Oilers NEW YORK—Shipping in this winds come blo.wing down from usual number of ships in port. man to be shipped out of this —^because the Isthmian agree­ port is pretty much the same the north. This week's good payoffs were new A&G Frisco Hall goes to ment says that the Black Gang way it has been for the past Then all the people in this the Steel Recorder and Steel Charles Covilie Harris, who went gets overtime for working out­ month or so, both good and bad area will start checking their Scientist, Isthmian; the Loyola to the SS Oberlin Victory as side the Engine Room. So Isth­ good if you're a rated book­ oil tanks and put in their orders Victory, Waterman, in port from mian learned again. man, and bad if you hold a to "fill 'er up." Tankers will the intercoastal run. Waterman an OS replacement. All we can say is that anybody permit. The first complete crew ship­ then start lugging the oil along also sent us the Topa Topa and ped from the Hall was the gang hinking. of heading for Baltimore At the moment it looks like it the coast, and jobs will come up James Jackson. that signed on the Governor right now would be wiser to stay will continue that way for the on the Iraard.' That's what we The Evangeline was in port Cdmer. We'll have more about away—iinless he's got money next few weeks. We believe hope it will be, anyway. for a clean payoff, too. She's in there will be an upswing in That's in the future, however. good shape with a good crew these lads when the ship sails. enough to stay a while. By KEITH ALSOP Frisco Branch Shapes Up Hall Shippiug Slumps In Baltimore Neil Sheehan Dies In Santos Back Next Week New York ShippingHoids To Steady Course �c z'?, •• 't-''''- Friday/ August 20. M48 TxH E S Eiyt F A R E.R S LOG Page FiV» AGREEMENT Between Seafarers International Union Of North America — And — Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. A. H. Bull Steamship Company Baltimore Insular Line, Inc. South Atlantic Steamship Line Seas Shipping Company, Inc. Seatrain* Lines, Inc. Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. Smith & Johnson Mississippi Shipping Company, Inc. « This agreement is entered into this 17th day of August, 1948, by and between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, hereinafter refeiTed to as the Union, and the undersigned company, and any of its subsidiary com­ panies which may be formed to operate ships in the off-shore, coastwise^ or intercoastal trade, hereinafter referred to as the Company and remains in "effect until September 30, 1950, and shall continue for two year periods thereafter, unless either party hereto shall give written notice to the other of its desire to amend or terminate same, which notice shall be given at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. After such notice has been given, specific proposals must then be submitted within ten (10) days and negotiations commenced at a time which is mutually agreed upon. If, during the sixty (60) day period, the parties fail to agree with reference to such proposals, the parties may, by mutual consent, extend this agree­ ment for a specific period beyond such expiration date for the continuance of negotiations. Application by either party to open negotiations for changes in the wage scale or any monetary matters any time during the life of this agreement shall not be deemed cause for termination of this agreement. Monetary matters for the purpose" of this section shall be the following: Overtime, Standby Rate, Longshore Rate, Tank Clean­ ing Rate, Explosives Handling Rate, Extra Meals Rate, Subsistence and Room Allowance, ARTICLE I Employment Section 1. The Union agrees to furnish the Company with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and Where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment 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 be-st 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 Un­ licensed Personnel through the hiring halls of the Union. 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 ample 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 available source. 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 rshall not be a condition of employment of any member of . the Unlicensed Personnel, furnished or obtained in '.the manners specified in this agreement. It is further agreed that there shall be no discrimination against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel because of non-membei'ship or membership in the Union. Section 4. (a) 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 unsatisfactoiy or unsuit­ able 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 Company shall be dealt with under the grievance pi'ocedure, and the Union agrees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. (b) In the event any decision of the Company physician is challenged by the Union, as to the physical fitness of a Union member, said member shall be re-examined by a Public Health physician and his decision shall be binding. Section 5. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities. Section 6. The term Unlicensed Personnel as used in this agreement shall not include super-cargoes, cadets, pursers and livestock tenders. 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. ARTICLE II General Rules Section !. Passes. The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union representatives for the purpose of contacting its members aboard vessels of the Company covered by this agreement. • Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but shall not interfere with men at work unless said men are properly relieved. (The relief gets no exti'a compensation.) Section 2. Port Committee. For the adjustment of any grievances arising in connection with performance of this agreement which cannot be satisfactorily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be established a Port Committee at the port where articles are terminated. The Port Committee shall consist of three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) representatives from the Company, and it shall be the duty of the Port Committee to meet within twenty-four (24) hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree they shall select an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree on the selection of an impartial arbitrator then a judge of the district Fedwal Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party whom the ai'bitrator rules against in the decision. Section 3. Stoppage of Work. There shall be no strikes, lockouts, or stoppage of work while the pro­ visions of this agreement are in effect. Section 4. Emergency Duties and Drills. Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not be considered overtime. Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emergency drills shall be held on weekdays, between the hours of 8 a.m. and -4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon. Preparation for drills, such as stretching fire hose and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills, and after drill is over all hand.s shall .secure boat and gear. In no event shall overtime be paid for work performed with such drills. Section 5. Ships Chartered by Company. This agree­ ment is binding with respect to American Flag Freight ships chartered by the Company (if charterer furnishes crew.) Section 6. Safe Working Conditions. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equipment when in any harbor, roadstead, or port. No man shall be required to work under unsafe conditions. Ordinary hazards of the sea shall not be considered unsafe conditions in applying this section. Se^ion 7. Securing Vessel for Sea. All vessels of the Company must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. Vessels sailing in the daytime must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits. In the event the vessel is not safely secured before reaching the harbor limits, the vessel shall proceed to a safe an­ chorage and be secured before proceeding to sea. Vessels sailing after dark shall be safely secured be­ fore leaving the dock or may proceed to a safe anehorage to secure vessel before proceeding to sea. When lights can be maintained on the after deck, gear and hatches may be secured on this deck enroute to anchorage. Secfion 8. Sailing Board Time, (a) The sailing time shall be posted at the gangway on arrival when the vessel s stay in port is twelve (12) hours or less. When the stay exceeds twelve (12) hours the sailing time .shall be posted eight (8) hours prior to .scheduled sailing, if before midnight. If scheduled between mid­ night and 8 a.m. sailing time shall be posted not later than 5:30 p.m. (b) All members of the unlicensed personnel shall be aboard the vessel and ready for sea at least one (1) hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any member of the unlicensed personnel fails to com­ ply with this provision, the Company shall call the Union and the Union shall furnish a replacement. If the original member reports after the Company has called for a replacement the man sent by the Union as sUch replacement shall receive two (2) daj's' pay, which two (2) days' pay shall be paid by the member who was late in reporting for duty. (c) If the vessel's departm-e is delayed and the delay is due to the loading or discharging of cargo, the new time of departure shaU immediately be posted on theioard and if such delay exceeds two (2) hours the watch below may" be dismissed and shall receive two (2) hours' overtime for such reporting. \ (d) In the event, after cargo is aboard or dis"- -• �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG charged and ship is ready to proceed, the full com­ be paid at the regular overtime rate and the watch be­ plement of unlicensed personnel is not on board, no low shall be paid at the rate of overtime and one-half. overtime shall be paid. Section 19. Holidays. The Company agrees to rec­ (e) The overtime prescribed above shall not apply ognize the following as hoKdays: when sailing is delayed on account of weather, such 1. New Year's Day 6. Labor Day as rain, fog, or any other condition beyond the 2. Washington's Birthday 7. Thanksgiving Day vessel's control. 3. Memorial Day 8. Christmas Day Section 9. Ship's Delegate. One man in each de­ 4. Armistice Day 9. Independence Day partment on each vessel shall act as delegate for 5. Lincoln's Birthday such department. Such delegates are privileged to In the event V. E. or V.J. Days are observed as present to their superior officers, on behalf of the National Holidays, they shall be included in the list. members in their department, facts and opinions Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Holidays, while concerning any matter wherein adjustment or im­ at sea shall be considered holidays for the unlicensed provement is thought proper. personnel not on watch. Men on watch shall perform Any matter so presented which is not adjusted only the routine duties necessary, for the safe naviga­ satisfactorily to all concerned shall be referred to the tion of the vessel on these days. Union officials and Company officials upon vessel's Overtime pay shall be paid for all work performed arrival in the first U.S.A. port where the Union eind the Company have officials for adjustment as pro­ by the unlicensed personnel on any of the nine holi­ days described in this agreement at sea or in port. vided under Article II, Section 2, of this agreement. In the event any of the above-named holidays fall Section 10. Aulhori^ of Master and Obedience of Crew. Nothing in this agreement is intended to, and on Sunday while in port or at sea, the Monday follow­ shall not be construed to limit in any way the auth­ ing shall be observed as such holiday. Any day that ority of the Master or other officers, or lessen the is a recognized holiday for the longshoremen in obedience of any member of the crew to any lawful Continental U.S. ports shall also be a recognized holiday for the crew while in that particular port. order. Section 20. Port Time., For the purpose of applying Section 11. In Case Vessel Runs Aground. In the event the vessel runs aground, this agreement shall port overtime provisions of this agreement, "port time" be lived up to regardless of whether the Company or or the words "in port" shall be defined to mean the the Insurance Company is paying the wages and following: Commencement of Port Time: overtime. (a) From the time a vessel is properly secured to Section 12. (a) Medical Relief. Full medical at­ tention as required by law shall be given to all un­ a dock, buoy, or dolphins for the purpose of licensed personnel. Except where such is assumed by loading and/or discharging cargo, ballast, pas­ the U.S. Consul or the U.S. Public Health Service, sengers or mail; imdergoing repairs; taking on medic^ attention shall be furnished by the Company fuel, water or stores; fumigation; lay-up; await­ ing orders or bei-th. at the expense of the Company. (b) Penicillin. The Company agrees, when stocking (b) From the time the vesselI is properly moored or m^cine chests, to include penicillin which shall be anchored for the purpose of: loading {and/or dis­ furnished free of charge to seamen in need of same. charging cargo, ballast, passengers, or mail; The rules of the UJS. Public Health Service shall be undergoing repairs; taking on fuel, water, or observed with respect to dosage and administration. stores; fumigation; lay-uP; awaiting orders or berth. Section 13. Retiim to Port of Engagement. In the event a ship of the Company is sold, interned, lost (c) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to or laid up, the crew shall be given transportation back vessels entering a port and anchoring for the to the port of engagement with subsistence, room and sole purpose of avoiding inclement weather. wages, as per Article II, Section 14, of this agreement. (d) Port time shall not commence until the vessel When room and subsistence is not furnished aboard has shifted from quarantine anchorage to a berth the vess^ room and meal allowance will be paid as or other anchorage for the purposes as provided prescribed in Article H, Section 36, until crew is for in sub-sections (a) and (b) of this section. furnished repatriation by train, plane or vessel. (e) Vessels lying at the same anchorage after obtain­ In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the ing quarantine clearance shall be considered crew shall be i-ecompensed for the loss of clothing not awaiting berth and port overtime provisions to exceed tlnee hundied ($300) dollars and to be shall apply except in cases where vessel cannot repatriated to the port of engagement with subsist­ move due to weather conditions. ence, room and wages, as per Section 14 of this (f) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to article. vessels _ mooring or anchoring for sole purpose Section 14. Traveling. Members of the Union, when of awaiting transit of canals such as the Panama transported by the Company during the course of Canal. their employment, shaU be provided with first-cl^ (g) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to transportation by rail; when travel at night is in­ vessels mooring or anchoring for sole purpose of volve, a lower berth shall be provided or the cash landing sick or injured persons. equivalent thereof, and with subsistence at the rate However, a vessel taking on fresh fruits, vegetables, of $4.25 per day in addition to their regular monthly wages. When traveling by ship is involved, men shall or milk while transiting the canal shall not be con­ be provided with second-class transportation or the sidered to be in port under subsection (b) of this Section. cash equivalent thereof. .Termination of Port Time: Section 15. War Zone. In case any vessel of the Company traverses waters adjacent to or in the proxi­ (h) Port time shall terminate when the first ahead mity of a declared or undeclared war or state of hos­ or astern bell is rung the day the vessel leaves tilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on the part the harbor limits, however, this paragraph shall of the Union for the opening of negotiations for added cases where the vessel is being remuneration, bonuses, and/or insurance, shall in no shifted as provided for in Article II, Section 21. way be deemed cause for the termination of this _ Section 21. Shifting Ship. After the vessels arrive agreement. m port as outlined in Article II, Section 20, any subseSection 16. Customary Duties. Members of all de­ inland waters, bays, rivers, and sounds partments shall perform the necessary and customary shall be regarded as shifting ship and overtime paid duties of that department. Each member of aU de­ for men on duty while such moves are performed on partments shall perform only the recognized and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after 5 p.m. until customary duties of his particular rating. 8 a.m._weekday.s with the following exceptions: Section 17. Explosives. On vessels carrying explo­ Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa. sives in fifty (50) ton lots or over, as permitted by • Port Alfred to Quebec or vice versa. law, the Company agrees to pay each crew member Montreal to Quebec or vice versa. of the imlicensed personnel in addition to" their regu­ All moves from American ports to Britishlar monthly wage, 10% per month of such wages while Columbia ports or vice versa. such cargo is on board the vessel or is being loaded Norfolk to Baltimore or vice versa. or discharged. When the unlicensed personnel is re­ Montevideo to Buenos Aires to Rosario or quired to work explosives, at. any time, they shall points above or vice versa. be paid for such work in addition to their regular Boston to New York or vice versa. monthly wages at the rate of $5.00 per hour. New Orl^ns to Baton Rouge or vice versa. Moves fmm Baltimore through the Chesapeake and For the purpose of this agreement, explosives shall Delaware Canal to Wilmington, Camden, or Philadelconsist of the following items: phia or vice versa, shall be considered a move of the Black Powder ' Nitro-Glycerine 1,1?, S P-'"- and before 8 a.m. or Blasting Caps ' T.N.T. Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, shall be paid for at Detonating Caps Poison Gases the overtime rate. Loaded Bombs Loaded Shells of one Dynamite pound or over, but not When men are hired by small arms ammunition the Company for standby work in port by the day and board and lodging are not furnished to them on the Section 18. Penalty Cargoes. When members of ^ip, they shall be paid at the rate of $1,537 per hour. tlie unlicensed personnel are required to clean holds in which penalty cargo has been carried, they shall Their regular hours of work shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 \ P "® P-'"- Monday through be paid for such work in addition to their regular K", u performed by them outside their wages, at the rate of straight overtime for the watch shall be paid for at the rate of on deck and overtime and one-half for the watch W to perform standby work below. shall perform any work that shaU be assigned to them IN BULK by their superior officer, and they shall not be subject Bones Caustic Soda forth in this agreement unless Green Hides Soda Ash oil stooni in the boilers or ^oohes. When standby work in any particular Manure Creosoted Lumber depmtment is to be performed, an effort shall be made IN BAGS OR BULK i??®" ^^th ratings in such department if they Bone Meal Greave Cakes are available and are competent to perform such work. Chloride of Lime Saltcake u standby work that reports Lampblack or Super Phosphate hmfr^ w^riT® ^ be guaranteed not less than four Carbonblack Cyanide and shall be paid in accordance with the Sulphur Cement rates of pay outlined in this section. Copra (3000 tons) Gasoline carried in any manner ^!®n9sbore Work by Crow. In those longshoremen available, On vessels carrying penalty cargo in bulk in lots A crew may be required to do longshore of one thousand tons or over, unless otherwise speci­ SJ inches for the purpose of handling fied, the Con^any agrees to pay. the members of the performed they shall be paid unlicensed personnel in addition to the regular month­ ?n regular monthly wages, one dollar ly wages 10% of such wages from the time the load­ i?,.f P®"^ hour for their watch ing of the penalty cargo is started until penalty cargo ^ .1 doUars and thirty-eight and one-half is completely discharged. cents ($2.38%) per hour for the watch below. When members of the. imlicensed personnel' are re­ P";»-,.and before 8 a.m. and On Saturdays. quired to clean.. holds where - lead , concentrates, coal or coke, have been carried, the watch on deck sha)l raoxf. August 20, 1948 This section shall not be construed as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. Section 24. Working Ballast. Whenever membci"s of the crew may be required to discharge ballast other than water ballast, out of holds or handle or discharge ballast on deck, the watch on deck shall receive their straight overtime rate for such work. The watch be­ low shall receive time and one-half their overtime rate for such work. Day men shall receive their straight overtime rate between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon and 1 p.m. P*™' 5 P-i"- arid before 8-a.m., day men shall receive time and one-half their overtime rate. If watches are broken, day men's scale applies to the ®"^if®.®^®^' .When sand ballast is washed off decks with hose, the watch on deck shall receive their straight overtime rate for such work. The watch below shall receive time and one-half their overtime rate for such work. . Division of Wages of Absent Members. (a) When members of the unlicensed personnel are required to do extra work because the vessel sailed Without the full complement as required by vessel's certificate, under circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent members shall be divided among the men who perform their work, but no overtime shall be included in such payments. (b) At sea, when day men are switched to sea watches and promoted for the purpose of replacing ntwn who a^e injured or sick they shall receive the diff®rential in pay and overtime for watches stood on the first Saturday afternoon of standing sea watches. (c) When men standing sea watches *are promoted f9r the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick, they shall receive the differential in pay only. (d) But in no event shall any member of the un­ licensed personnel work more than eight (8) hours in any one day without the payment of overtime. Section 26. Overtime Rate. The overtime rate for unlicensed personnel receiving less than $235.73 per ^ $1,125 per hour. All ratings receiving more per month, the overtime rate shall be $1.41 per hour. Section 27. Computation of Overtime. When over­ time worked is less than one (1) hour, overtime for one (1) • full hour shall be paid. When overtime worked exceeds one (1) hour, the overtime work perfoi-med shall be paid for in one-half (%) hour periods, and fractional part of such period shall count as one-half (%) hour. S^ion 28. Commencement of Overtime. Overtime ,, employee shall be called to report for work outside of his regular schedme, provided such member repoits for duty within fifteen (15) minutes. Otherwise, overtime shall com­ mence at the actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the em­ ployee IS released. S^on 29. Checking Overtime. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the department on board will present to each employee who has worked overtime a slip stating hours of overtime and nature of work performed. An overtime book will be kept to conform with individual slips for settlement of overtime. Officers and men shall keep a record of all /disputed overtime. No claim for overtime shall be valid unles.s such claim is presented L ®®'^ department within seventy-two (72) hours after completion of the work. When work has l^en performed and an overtime claim is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowledge in writing that the work was performed. Section 30. Continuous ' Overtime. When working overtime and crew is knocked off for two (2) hours or less, the overtime shall be paid straight through. Time flowed for meals shall not be considered as overtime in this clause. Section 31. Payment of Overtime. All money due for crew overtime shall be paid at the signing off. In the event payment of overtime is delayed by the ' Company beyond twenty-four (24) hours after signing off articles, additional compensation shall be' paid at the rate of $10.00 a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is delayed. This shall not include disputed overtime being settled between the Union Representatives and the Company. Periods. When members of the Unlicensed Deck and Engine Personnel are required to ti^n to on overtime between midnight and 8 A.M. thfy shall be entitled to a rest period of one hour lor each hour worked between midnight and 8 A.M., such rest periods to start at 8 A.M. the same day if ship is under port working rules and sea watches have not been set. Such rest periods shall be in ad­ dition to cash overtime allowed for such work. If rest period is not given, men shall be entitled to additional overtime at the regular overtime rate, in lieu thereof. This section shall not apply to men turn­ ing to on overtime at 6 A.M. or after. Section 33. Work Performed by Other Than Mem­ bers of the Unlicensed Personnel. Any work per­ formed by cadets, workaways, passengers, prisoners of war, staff officers, or any member of the crew other than the unlicensed personnel that is routine work of the unlicen.sed personnel, shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Such payment to be divided among the unlicensed personnel ordinarily required to perform such work. Section 34. Carrying of Cadets, etc. in Lieu of Crew. No Cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be carried in lieu of the crew. Section 35. Launch Service. When a ship is an­ chored or tied up to a buoy for eight (8) hours or over, for the purposes outlined in Article II, Section 20, each member of the unlicensed personnel while on his watch blow shall be allowed one round trip to shore at the Company's expense every 24 hours. In Port where regular boat service is not available, members of the crew may make their own arrange­ ments for transportation and the company agrees" to i^imburse either the crew member or the owner df the boat up to $2.00 per round trip per man carried once each 24 hours; . 80(diOtt 38. Iloom and Mc>&} Allowance. When board IS not furnished imlicensed members of the creW they shall receive a meal allowance of $1.05 for �Fri(lay, Augusi 20, 1048 breakfast, $1.05. for dinner and $1.05 for supper. When men are required to sleep ashore, they shall be al­ lowed $3.00 per night. Application by the Union to open negotiations for increased meal and lodging, allowances due to increased living costs at any period during the life of this agreement, such application shall not be deemed cause for termination of this agreement. Section 37. Meal Hours—Relieving For Meals. The meal hours for the unlicensed personnel employed in the Deck and Engine Departments shall be as follows: "Breaikfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (a) At sea the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve itself for supper. (b) The 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to be knocked off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a^m; and to be ready to go on watch at 12 noon. (c) These hours may be varied, but such varia­ tion shall not exceed one hour either way, provided that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner and supper when vessel is in port. When watches are broken, if one unbroken hour is not given, the man involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hours. (d) When crew is called to work overtime before breakfast and work continues after 7:30 a.m. a full hour shall be allowed for breakfast, and if breakfast is not served by 8 a.m. overtime shall continue straight through until breakfast is served. (e) If one unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. (f) When the watch below or men off duty are working on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed one unbroken meal hour. If one unbroken meal hour is not given, the men involved shall re­ ceive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime work­ ed during the meal hour. The provisions in this section shall be applicable at all times at sea or in port to men on day work. ^ Section 38. Fresh Provisions. Adequate supply of fruit juices shall be provided for the unlicensed per­ sonnel. Fresh milk, fruit and vegetables wiU be fur­ nished at every port touched where available, and if supply is possible, a sufficient amount to last until the next port or to last until the food would ordi­ narily, with good care, spoil. Shore bread shall be furnished at all U.S. Ports when available. Section 39; Midnight Lunch. If crew works con­ tinuous overtime until midnight, men shall be pro­ vided with hot lunch at midnight, one hour to be allowed for such meal, if the work continues. If this full hour is not allowed, an additional hour overtime shall be paid. If the crew works as late as 9 p.m., coffee and lunch shall be provided. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed and be included in overtime if work continues. If crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and lunch shall be provided. If crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed and be included in overtime if work continues. Section 40. Coffee Time, (a) All hands shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or at a convenient time near those hours. (b) When crew is called to work overtime, coffee shall be made by the watch or watchman and be ready at the time of callmg, and allowed during fifteen minutes of readiness period. Section 41. Crew Equipment. The following items shall be supplied the imlicensed personnel employed on board the vessels of the Company: 1. A suitable number of blankets. 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one spread, one white pillow slip, which shall be changed weekly, except that in the tropics pillow slips shall be changed twice weekly. 3. One face towel and one bath towel which shall be changed twice weekly. 4. One cake of Lux, Lifebuoy, or Palmolive soap with each towel change. 5. One box of matches each day. 6. Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be fur­ nished but hair straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. 7. All dishes provided for the use of the unlicensed personnel shall be of crockery. 8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, one box of washing powder weekly. 9. Sanitubes shall be available for the unlicensed personnel at all times. 10. Cots shall be supplied to the crew while in the tropics, except on the new type passenger vessels. Any member wilfully damaging or destroying linen .shall be held accountable for same. When linen is not issued, men shall receive $2.00 each week for washing their own linen. Crew shall turn in soiled linen before receiving new issue of linen. Section 42. Uniforms. In the event a man is re.quired to wear a uniform, other than provided for in Article V, Section 24, he shall fm*nish his own uniform and shall be paid an additional $12.50 per month for same. Section 43. Mess Room. Each vessel shall be fur­ nished with a messroom for the accommodation of the crew, such messroom or messrooms to be in each case so constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to be so situated as to afford full protection from the weather and from heat and odors arising from the vessel's engine room, firoroom, hold and toilet. Section 44. Electric Refrigerator. An electric refrig­ erator shall be furnished for the use of unlicensed crew on each vessel. The location of this refrigerator shall be as may be determined by the Company. Should the refrigerator break- down or go out of commission it is understood and agreed that the Company will not be expected to make repairs until the vessel arrives in a port where the manufacturer has a service represen­ tative available. ' Section 45. Crew's Quarters. All quarters assigned for the use of the unlicensed personnel are to be kept THE SEAFARERS LOG free from vermin inscrfar as possible. This is to be accomplished through the use of extermination facilities provided by the Company, or fumigating the quarters every six months with gas. Room allowance as provided-in Section 36 shall be allowed when vessel is in port and: 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. 2. When hot water is not available in crew's wash­ rooms for a period of twelve (12) or more conse­ cutive hours. 3. When the crew's quarters have been painted and paint is not absolutely dry and other suitable quarters are not 'furnished aboard. 4. At all times when vessel is on diydock overnight. 5. When linen is not issued upon man's request prior to 6 p.m. on the day the seaman joins the vessel. 6. When vessel is bemg fumigated and not cleared before 9 p.m. Men standing midnight to 8 a.m. watch shall be entitled to room allowance in any event. Section 46. Ventilation. All quarters assigned to the unlicensed personnel and all messrooms provided for their use shall be adequately screened and ventilated and a sufficient number of fans to secure ventilation shall be provided. Section 47. Washrooms. Adequate washrooms and lavatories shall be made available for the unlicensed personnel of each division, washrooms to be equipped with a sufficient number of shower baths which .shall be adequately equipped with hot and cold fresh watei*. Section 48. Lockers. A sufficient number of lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall have one locker of full length whenever space permits, with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of gear and personal effects. Section 49. Copies of Agreements to be Furnished. Copies of this agreement shall be furnished to the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Steward, who in turn shall supply each departmental delegate with a copy at the commencement of each voyage. Section 50. Jury Toilets. When and wherever neces­ sary for sanitary reason, jury toilets shall be rigged on the poop-deck. Section-51; Money Draws in Foreign Ports. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be in U. S. Currency, or equivalent at official rate of exchange where the issuance of U. S. Currency conflicts with existing laws. Section 52. Calendar Day. For the purpose of this agreement, the- calendar day shall be from midnight to midnight. Section 53. Manning Scale. It is agreed and under­ stood that the present manning scale carried on the Company's vessels shall not be changed unless such changes are mutually agreed to by both the Union and the Company. It is agreed that this section applies to the Deck and Engine Departments. The Stewai'ds Department will be manned for the life of this con­ tract in accordance with manning scales in Article V. This section also does not apply to ships that are not on articles, or to ratings that might be carried for a particular purpose, as for example: Reefer Engineers, etc. Section 54. Vacation. For the first year of con­ tinuous service on the vessels of the Company, com­ mencing July 31, 1947, every unlicensed member of the crew shall receive a vacation of seven' (7) consecu­ tive days with full pay, and each subsequent year of continuous service a vacation of fourteen (14) consetive days with fuU pay. Such vacation shall be cumulative to the extent mutually agreed upon and shaU be allowed at such time as may be convenient to the operating necessities of the sei-vice. No cash allowance in lieu of vacations shall be made. If, after six months of continuous service, employ­ ment is terminated through no fault of the employee, he shall be entitled to such vacation as has been accrued on the basis of one-twelfth of the annual period per month. Continuous service shall not be deemed to be broken by leaves of absence on account of illness, accident, vacations, lay-offs for lack of work or leaves of absence granted iii" writing for yalid reasons from the service of the Company, provided, however, that no vacation shall accrue during such periods of absence. If employment is terminated for any reason within less than six months continuous service, no vacation time will be allowed. Section 55. Transportation and Paying Off Pro­ cedure. 1. (a) Vessels in the Bauxite trade or on foreign voyages shall be signed on for one voyage only for a term of time not exceeding nine (9) calendar months. Vessels in the Far East trade shall be signed on as herein stated except the term of time may be twelve (12) calendar months. (b) It is also agreed that the articles shall terminate at the final port of discharge in the Continental United States of America. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area in the Con­ tinental United States in which is located the port of engagement, first-class transportation shall be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in Continental United States, or at the seamen's option, cash equival­ ent of the actual cost of first-cla^ rail transportation shall be paid. If the vessel departs from the final port of discharge to return to the area wherein is located the port of engagement within ten (10) days after arrival, the above shall not apply. For the pui-pose of this Section, the Continental United States shall be divided into four areas—the Pacific Coast area,the Atlantic Coast area North of Cape Hatteras, the Atlantic Coast area South of Cape Hatteras, and the Gulf Coast area. It is further agreed that in the event a ship returns light or in ballast to the Continental United States,articles shall terminate at first port of arrival in accordance with voyage description set forth in the articles, except that when the arrival at the first port is for the pui-pose of securing additional bunkers, stores, or making emergency repairs of not more than seven (7) days duration, articles' shall continue until the vessel can proceed to. another Continental United States port. It is further agreed that if within thirty (30) days Page Seven of signing clear of the articles a seaman who accepted first-class railroad transportation in cash, presents himself in the Company's or Agent's office at the port of engagement, he shall be paid an amount equal to wages and subsistence for the number of days ordinarily required to travel frofn port of sign­ ing off back to the port of engagement. 2. (a) Vessels making a voyage, or voyages to Bermuda, Mexico, West Indies, including Cuba, Can­ ada, Newfoundland and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via ports, shall be signed on for one or more continuous voyages on the above described route or any part thereof and back to a final port of discharge on the Atlantic or Gulf Coast of the Continental United States for a term of time not exceeding six (6) calendar months. (b) When a vessel is on Domestic articles or Har­ bor payroll prior to proceeding on a Foreign voyage' a member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be entitled to transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to make the Foreign voyage, unless the Company terminates his employment through no fault of his own. (c) If the port where the articles are finally ter­ minated is located in an area other than the area in the Continental United States in which is located the port of engagement, first-class transportation shall be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of- engagement in Continental United States, or at seaman's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of first-class rail transportation shall be paid. If the vessel departs from the final port of dis­ charge to return to the area wherein is located the port of engagement within ten (10) days after arrival, the above shall not apply. For the purpose of this Section, the Continental United States shall be divided into four areas, the Pacific Coast area, the Atlantic Coast area North of Cape Hatteras, the Atlantic Coast area South ofCape Hatteras, and the Gulf Coast area. It is further agreed that if within thirty (30) days of signing clear of the articles, a seaman who accepted first-class railroad transportation in cash, presents himself in the Company's or Agent's office at the port of engagement, he shall be paid an amount equal to wages and subsistence for the number of days ordinarily required to travel from port of sigh­ ing off back to the port of engagement. It is also agreed that the transportation provisions contained herein shall not apply until the articles are finally terminated. Any member of the unlicensed personnel will be allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in Contin­ ental United States or Puerto Rico upon twenty-four(24) hours' notice to the Master, prior to the sched­ uled sailing of the vessel. In like manner, the Master shall be allowed to discharge any member of the unlicensed personnel upon twenty-four (24) hours notice. If the seaman exercises his rights to be paid off, as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall not be applicable. If the Master ex­ ercises his right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall be applicable. However, a member may be discharged in Puerto Rico for just cause and shall not be en­ titled to transportation. Should the Union object to the discharge, the matter shall be handled in ac­ cordance with grievance procedure. (d) On GAA vessels when a seaman accepts the cash^ equivalent of first-class railroad transportation," the railroad tax shall not be included. Operations Regulations 55 and 72 of the W.S.A. shall apply on: GAA vessels. ARTICLE III Deck Department WAGES Section 1. Wages. Effective August 17, 1948, the monthly rates of pay of Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department when the respective ratings are carried shall be as follows: Monthly Rate Rating Of Pay Bosun $285.44 "Carpenter 255.04 A.B. Maintenance 234.34 Quartermaster 222.51 Able Seaman 222.51 Ordinary Seaman 189.97 . ""When the Carpenter is required to fuimish his own tools, he shall be paid $7.50 per month in addition to his basic wage per month. Section 2. Setting Watches. Sea watches shall be set not later than noon on sailing day. "When the vessel sails before noon watches snail Pe set when • all lines are on board and vessel is all clear of the dock. Section 3. Breaking Watches and Work in Port. (a) In all ports watches shall be broken except in those ports where stay of vessel will not exceed twenty-four (24) hours, then watches shall run con­ secutively. Any work performed on watch below shall be overtime. Any part of a watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival shall constitute a com­ plete watch. This shall not apply to men required for gangway watch. "When such arrival occurs on Sunday, overtime shall only be paid for hours actually worked on such watch. (b) In port when sea watches are broken, the hours of labor shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate for the respective ratings. (c) In all ports when watches are broken a gang­ way watch shall be maintained at all times. A sauor shall be assigned to maintain this watch and eight (8) hours shall constitute a watch. No ovei'time shall be paid for these watches on weekdays between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Overtime shall be paid �Page Eight watches stood from midnight to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Sailors standing gangway watches shall not be re­ quired to care for cargo lights without payment of overtime. Sailors standing gangway watches shall not be required to do any other work except raise or lower gangway, tend gangway lights, and man ropes. (d) In port all work on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Section 4. Work at Sea. Men Standing Sea Watches. (a) Men standing sea watches shall be paid overtime for Sunday and holiday watches and for all work in excess of eight (8) hours between midnight and midnight each day. No work except for the safe navigation of the vessel is to be done after 5 P-m- and before 8 a.m. and on Saturday afternoons, without payment of overtime. (b) Sanitary work shall be done on weekdays be­ tween 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. without the payment of overtime. Sanitary work in this section shall mean cleaning ttie wheelhouse, chart room, cleaning win­ dows and mopping out wheelhouse. fc) If a man standing regular watch at sea on Sundays or holidays for which he receives overtime is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel, cleaning quarters as outlined in Article m. Section 17, and docking or undocking as outlined in Article III, Section 16, he shall be paid overtime in addition to the overtime that he receives for standing the regular sea watch on Sundays or holidays. (d) If a man standing sea watches on Sunday is required to do longshore work, tank cleamng or handling explosives during his watch, he shad not receive the regular overtime but he shall be paid the overtime rate as specified in this agreement for that type of work in lieu of the regular overtime rate. Section 5. Division of Watches, (a) The sadprs while at sea shaU be divided into three watches which shall be kept on duty successively for the performance of ordinary work incident to the sailing and main­ tenance of the vessel. (b) Not less than three seamen shall constitute a complete sea watch at all times. When any of these three ratings are missing and the watch is not coinplete, the wages equivalent to the rating that is missing from the watch shall be paid to the other member or members making up the remainder of the watch. (c) When the watch below is called out to work they shall be paid overtime for,work performed dming their watch below, except for such work as defined in Article II, Section 4. Secliori 6. Day Workers, (a) The following ratings shall be classified as day workers: Boatswain, Car­ penter, Storekeeper, AB Maintenance. (b) The working hours at sea for all men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Satmday. Any work performed by day men outside of these horns shall be paid for at their regular overtime rate, except for such work as defined in Article II, Section 4. (c) Working hours in port for all men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1 pjn. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these horns or on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays to be paid for at their regular overtime rate. Section 7. Relieving Helmsman. No mate shall re­ lieve the helmsman except in an emergency. Sougeeing, chipping, painting, etc., shall not be considered an emergency. Section 8. Unsafe Working Conditions. Working in holds into which cargo is being loaded or discharged jghnii be considered imsafe working conditions. (Men working or watching cargo shall not be included in this clause.) Section 9. Securing Cargo, (a) If cargo is not properly seemed before going to sea and the watch below is required to secure such cargo, they shaU be paid at the rate of overtime and one-half for such work performed. If the watch on deck is required to perform such work they shall be paid at the overtime rate. (b) Routine tightening up of cargo lashings and relashings of cargo which has come adrift shall not constitute overtime. Section 10. Call Back for Shifting Ship. When ves­ sel is in port and watches are broken and men are called back to work after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. or on Satmdays, Sundays, or holidays for the pmpose of shifting ship in inland waters, a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid for each call, except when meii are knocked off for a period of one (1) hom or less, in which case time shall be continuous. Section 11. Using Paint Spray Guns. When mem­ bers of the crew are required to use paint spray gims they shaU be paid at the regular overtime rate during straight tune horns and at the rate of time and one-half the overtime rate dming overtime homs. Section 12. Division of Overtime. All overtime shall be divided as equally as possible among the members of the deck crew. In any event the Boat­ swain shall be aUowed to make as many hours over­ time as the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Department, except where such overtime has been paid for routine sea watches. If the Boatswain is required to work with and supervise the watch on deck on Sundays or holidays at sea for which the watch on deck receives addi­ tional overtime, he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the - watch on deck, in lieu of his regular overtime rate. When the Boatswain is working alone, or with men on watch below only, on Sundays or holidays, he phfill receive the regular overtime rate prescribed. Section 13. Cleamng Bilges and Deck, (a) When members of the Deck Department are required to dean bilges or clean roseboxes wherein the residue of crain or organic fertilizer is present, the watch on deck ShaU be paid at the regular overtime rate, and the watch below shaU be paid at the rate of over­ time and one-haU. This is also to apply to bilges and decks that have been flooded with fuel oil. (b) When members of the crew are required to enter bilges that have contained animal, vegetable. THE SEAFARERS LOG petroleum oil or creosotes including bunkers or mo­ lasses, for the purpose of cleaning or makmg repairs therein, the watch on deck during straight time hours shall be paid at the rate of $1J&9 per houi*. Section 14. Additional Work, (a) In aU ports, mem­ bers of the Deck Department may be required to chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over sides. (b) Overtime shaU be paid when sailors are re­ quired, either in port or at sea, to chip, sougee, scale, prime or paint gaUey, pantry, saloon, living quarters, forecastles, lavatories and washrooms which are not used by the unhcensed Deck Department. This shall also apply to aU enclosed passageways with doors or bulkheads at both ends. Section 15. Going Ashore to Take Lines. The prac­ tice of putting sailors ashore on dock to handle lines when docking or undocking is to be avoided as far as possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines is avaUable and sailors are put on the dock to catch the lines or to let them go, the sailors actuaUy going on the dock are to receive $1.00 each in each case. This is to be in addition to overtime, if they are working on overtime at that particular moment. Section 16. Docking and Undocking. The watch on deck shall receive overtime for breaking out or stow­ ing away mooring lines, docking or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m, and on Saturday afternoons. AU hands, when available, shall be used to perform this work. Section 17. Cleaning Quarters. One Ordinary Sea­ man on duty shaU be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the unlicensed personnel of the Deck Depart­ ment. Two (2) hours shall be aUowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon daUy. Section 18. Handling Hatches, (a) When the sailors are used to remove hatches, strong backs, and tank tops for the purpose of loading or unloading cargo, or to cover up hatches when cargo is in the vessels, they shaU receive overtime as per Article II, Section 23, of the (jeneral Rules of this agreement. (b) No overtime to be paid to day men and watch on deck between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for covering up when no cargo is in the ship or taking off hatches for any purpose other than actual cai'go operations. (c) This section shaU not be inte^reted to mean that the Deck Department shaU do this work, where it conflicts with the longshoremen and the longshoremen have contracts that they shaU do this. Section 19. Cleaning Steering Engine. When saUors are required to clean steering engine or steering engine bed, they shaU be paid overtime for such work per­ formed. However, saUors may be required to clean steering engine room and grease tiUer chains in their watch on deck during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. Section 20. Ships Stores, (a) SaUors may be re­ quired to handle deck stores both on the dock and on board ship during their regular hours without payment of overtime. Regular hours are defined to mean 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (b) When saUors are required to handle Stewards or Engine Room stores, both on dock and aboard the ship, they shaU be paid overtime at the regular over­ time rates during straight time hours and at the rate of time and one-half the overtime rate during overtime hours. (c) DaUy supplies of fresh provisions such as mUk, bread and vegetables shall be brought aboard by saUors when required to do so without payment of overtime. (d) Ship's officers shall determine the number of saUors to be used in handling ship's stores. (e) The Company reserves the right at any time to use shoregangs to handle ship's stores. Section 21. Topping or Lowering Booms, (a) When aU hatches are to be rigged or unrigged, aU hands avaUable are to be used in topping or lowering booms. If the booms of only one hatch are to be topped or lowered, not less than two fuU watches are to be used. (b) Hie watch on deck may stretch guys, topping lifts and generally make ready cargo gear for topping booms. (c) When booms are lowered and properly secured, the watch on deck may clear the deck and secure guys. (d) The watch on deck shaU perform this work without the payment of overtime during straight time hours. (e) All hands shall be used for docking and undock­ ing the vessel at aU times. (f) When members of the Deck Crew are required to spot booms for longshoremen, they shaU be com­ pensated at the longshore rate as contained in Section 23, Article II. Section 22. Handling Mail or Baggage. When saUors are required to handle mail or baggage, they shall receive the overtime rate provided in Article II, Sec­ tion 23, of this agreement. Section 23. Boatswain or Carpenter Standing Watch, (a) If the Boatswain or Carpenter are required to stand watch due to shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. and aU watches stood between the hours of 12 noon Saturday and 8 a.m. Monday and from midnight to midnight on holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addition to their regular duties as boatswain or carpenter. In such cases, there shaU be no division of wage.s. (b) AB Maintenance may be required to replace any unlicensed member of the Deck Department when said member is sick or missing without payment of overtime, except on first Saturday afternoon of standing sea watch. Section 24. Carpenter's Work, (a) .Carpenters shaU paint, chip, or clean the windlass and sound bUges, fresh water and ballast tanks. Such soundings shall be taken daily. They shall shore-up cargo, and do customary carpenter's work aboard the vessel. (b) Carpenters shall be required to stand by the windlass when mooring or unmooring or anchoring or when necessary. (c) 1. The Boatswain shall stand by the windlass and shaU take soundings when no carpenter is carried. Friday, August 20. 1948 2. An AB Seaman may be required to relieve the Boatswain at the windlass during the Boatswain's regular working hours. (d) When soundings are taken after 5 p.m. and be­ fore 8 a.m. Saturday afternoon, Sundays, and holidays, overtime shall be paid for such work performed. (e) Only members of the unlicensed deck personnel shall be required to take soundings in the absence of Boatswain and Carpenter, except in an emergency. When this work is done after 5 p.m. and before 8 am. and on Saturday afternoons, Sundays or holidays, overtime shall be paid at the regular overtime rate. (f) When members of the Deck Department are required to do carpenter work they shall be paid at the rate of $1.06 per hour for watch on deck and $1.59 per hour-for watch below. Driving wedges, chipping, painting or cleaning windlass shall not be considered carpenter work on ships thai do not carry a ship's carpenter. Section 25. Cleanliness of Quarters. The unlicensed personnel of the Deck Department shall keep their respective living quarters clean and tidv at all times, however, this shall not be construed to mean the daily cleaning by the ordinary seaman each morning. Section 26. Dumping Garbage. When members of the Deck Department are required to handle garbage by hand or shovel, the watch on deck shall be paid at the regular overtime rate, and the watch below shall be paid at the rate of overtime and one-half. Section 27. Sea Watches in Port. When sea watches have been set or have not been broken, aU members of each respective watch shall be on duty and shall be paid overtime on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Section 28. Chain Locker. Able Seamen only shall be sent into the Chain Locker to stow chain. In the event the Chain Locker is located lower than one deck below the windlass, a suitable signaling system must be installed. System to consist of two way bell or buzzer or voice tube. This shall only apply when men are sent in the Chain Locker for the purpose of stowing chain. Section 29. Removing Soot from Smoke Stack. When members of the Deck Department are required to remove soot accumulated inside of the smoke stack, they shall receive overtime during regular working hours and time and one-half during overtime hours. Section 30. Tank Cleaning, (a) When members of the crew are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein they shall be paid straight overtime for straight time hours for such work; for such work between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, overtime and onehalf shall be paid. (b) When members of the crev/ are required to enter tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes including bunkers or molasses, includ­ ing use of Butterworth System for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, the watch on deck during straight time hours shall be paid at the rate of $1.59 per hour. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days or between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. the rate for such work shall be $3.18 per hour. Three hours overtime at the rate of $1.59 per hour shall be paid for this work in addition to the overtime actually worked, however, this three hours' overtime shall be paid only once when tanks are being cleaned on consecutive working days. Section 31. Laying Dunnage for Cargo. When the crew are required to actually lay dunnage in prepara­ tion for cargo, they «haU be paid at the regular over­ time rate for the watch on deck and overtime and onehalf for the watch below. This does not mean handling of dunnage in order to clean holds or stacking dunnage or removing dunnage from holds, but only refers to actual flooring off with dunnage for cargo. When, crew is required to install grain fittings or otherwise prepare holds for grain cargo, except as outlined above, they shall be paid at the overtime rate for such work performed. Section 32. Tending Livestock. When livestock is carried, the sailors may be required to feed and clean up and otherwise tend the livestock. During stra^ht time hours they shall receive the regular overtime rate and overtinie and a half during overtime hours. ARTICLE IV Engine Department WAGES Section 1. Wages. Effective August 17, 1948, the monthly rates of pay of unlicensed personnel in the Engine Department when respective ratings are car­ ried shall be as follows: Monthly Rate Rating Of Pay Chief Electrician $360.93 2nd Electrician 321.22 Unlicensed Jr. Eng.—^Day 284.62 Unlicensed Jr. Eng.—^Watch 255.04 Plumber-Machinist 292.90 Deck Engineer 255.04 Engine Utility 255.04 Evaporator Maintenance 237.29 Oiler 222.51 Oiler-Diesel 243.51 Watertender 222.51 Fireman Water (FM-WT) 222.51 Fireman 210.68 Wiper 219.55 Ref. Eng. (when only 1 carried) 331.35 Ref. Eng. (when 3 carried) Chief 331.35 First Assistant 293.49 Second Assistant 271.01 Section 2. Arrivals and . Dejpartures — Saturdays. Upon vessel's arrival in port, as defined in port time clause. Article II, Section 20, overtime shall begin �Friday. August 20, 1848 , ii When "finished with engine^' bell is rung. Upon vessel's departure for sea, overtime shall be paid up until first "ahead" or "astern" bell is rung. Section 3. Setting Watches. Sea watches shall be get not later than noon on the day of departure, except When vessel sails before noon, in which event • sea watches shall be set not later than one hoiu: before scheduled departure. Sea watches for men standing "donkey watches" shall be set at midnight prior to scheduled sailing time. Section 4. Breaking Watches. When a vessel is in port as defined in port time clause. Article II, Section 20, and is scheduled to remain in port twenty-four hours or longer, sea watches shall be broken. When scheduled stay of vessel is less than twenty-four hours, sea watches shall be maintained. If sea watches are to be broken, they shall be broken when "finished with engine" bell is rung. Sea watches for men who are to stand "donkey watches" shall be broken at midnight on day of arrival where stay of vessel is to exceed twenty-four hours. Any part of a watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply to men who are to stand donkey watch. When such arrival occurs on Sunday or holi­ days, overtime shall only be paid for hours actually worked on such watch. Section 5. Using Spray Guns. When members of the crew are required to use spray guns they shall be paid at the straight overtime rate during straight time hours, and at the rate of time and one-half the overtime rate during overtime hours. Section 6. Tank Cleaning, (a) When members of the crew are required to enter any tank in which wa­ ter is regularly carried for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid straight overtime for straight time hours for such work, tor guch work between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, overtime and one-half shall be paid. (b) When members of the crew are required to enter tanks or bilges that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes including bunk­ ers or molasses, including use of Butterworth System for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs there­ in, the watch on duty during straight time hours shall be paid at the rate of $1.59 per hour. (c) On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays or be­ tween the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. the rate for such work shall be $3.18 per hour. Three hours overtime at the rate of $1.59 per hour shall be paid for this work in addition to the overtime actually worked, however, this three hours overtime shaU be paid only once when tanks are being cleaned on consecu­ tive working days. Section 7. Work Out of Engine Spaces. No member of ,the Engine Department Personnel other than the Deck Engineers, Engine Utility, Storekeeper, Un­ licensed Junior Engineers, Electrician, Wipers, .Plum­ bers, and Machinists, shall be required to work out­ side the engine spaces without the payment of over­ time. Engine spaces to consist of fireroom, engine room, and ice machine room. For the purpose of rou­ tine watch duties the engine spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room,, ice machine room, steering engine room, and shaft alley. Section 8. Supper Relief, (a) At sea the four to eight watch shall relieve itself for supper. (b) In port the man detailed to oil winches shall relieve the fireroom watch for supper when cargo is being worked, except when two or more men are standing fireroom and/or engine room donkey watches together. Section 9. Work on Sundays or Holidays at Sea. (a) If a man standing regular watch at sea on Sun­ days or holidays. for which he receives overtime is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel, he shall be paid for such work at the regular overtime rate in addition to the overtime received for standing the Sunday or holiday watch. (b) If a man standing sea watches on Sundays or holidays is actually required to do longshore work, tank cleaning, or handling explosives during his watch he shall not receive the regular overtime but shall be paid at the overtime rate as specified in this agreement for that type of work in lieu of the regular overtime rate. Section 10. Equalization of Overtime. Overtime for men of same ratings shall be equalized as near as possible. Section 11. Refrigerating Engineers, (a) While re­ frigerating plant is being operated at sea, refrigerat­ ing engineers shall be assigned to watches of four hours on and eight hours off. (b) When refrigerating plant is required to be operated continuously in ports, refrigerating engineer may be required to stand donkey watch of eight hours on and sixteen hours off without overtime, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. (c) When refrigerating plant is not being operated and no refrigeration cargo is on board, they shall be assigned to day work and their hours shall then be the same as those for day workers as defined in Article IV, Section 33. ^ . (d) Refrigerating Engineers may be required to supervise the stowing of reefer cargo. In any event, while reefer cargo is being worked between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, the reefer engineer actually engaged in supervising the stowage of reefer cargo shall be paid overtime. (e) At sea while on watches, no overhauling work, breaking calcium, shifting or moving CO 2 bottles shall be done between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturday afternoons, Sundays or holidays, without the payment of overtime. In case of emergency such as excessive gas leakage or loss of brine, the refrigerat­ ing engineer on watch shall correct this condition as part of his regular duties without payment of over­ time. (f) While on watch duty, refrigerating engineer shall be required to leave safe working conditions, keeping the spaces around the ice machines and their auxili­ aries clean of oil, water, and refuse accumulated dur­ ing his watch, but he shall not be required to do THE SEAFARERS LOG any painting, cleaning paint, chipping, scaling, or shining bright work. They shall maintain and operate all refrigeration and air-conditioning machinery, in­ cluding taking temperatures at refrigeration machin­ ery, fan rooms, and boxes. (g) When on Day Work refrigerating engineers shall work under the direction of the Chief Engineer or licensed engineer in charge of refrigerating plant. Their duties shall consist of overhauling and repair work necessary in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of refrigerating machinery, its auxiliaries, and equipment. They shall not be required to paint, sougee, chip, scale, shine bright work, or do cleaning work unless overtime is allowed for such work. (h) Recognizing that there may be extended pe­ riod when no refrigerating cargo will be on board the vessel and the refrigerating plant will be shut down, the foUowing 's provided: When the refrigerating machinery has been shut down and secured, the refrigerating engineers, at the discretion of the Chief Engineer, may be assigned to day work in the engine room in accordance with the working rules for oilers on day work. (i) At no time shall they pull or shift ice. Section 12. Electricians, (a)' The Chief Electrician shall be responsible to and take orders from the Chief Engineer, or, in absence of the Chief Engineer, he shall take orders from the Senior Engineer aboard; all Assistant Electricians to be directly responsible to the Chief Electrician. In the absence of the Chief Electrician, the Assistant Electrician to take orders from the Senior Engineer aboard. In the case of Watch Electricians, Assistant Electricians to be re­ sponsible to the Senior Watch Engineer. (b) They shall do no work other than electrical work and shall not be required to work on steam or diesel end of any machinery. (c) When cargo is being worked with electrical winches after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., or on Satur­ days, Sundays and holidays, overtime shall be paid to electricians on duty, and they shall be required to do any work necessary to keep electrical cargo handling machinery in operation. (d) When Electricians are required to install any new or additional equipment, it shall be classified as overtime work and shall be paid for at the overtime rate. This shaU not apply, however, to renewals or replacements, or repairs to worn-out equipment. (e) They may be required to do any and all run­ ning or breakdown, repairs to electrical equipment only. (f) Refusal to do electrical work which would sub­ ject him 'to electrocution wiU not be considered refusal of duty. (g) On ships where less than three electricians are carried, tlie electricians shall be classified as day workers at sea and in port. (h) He will not be required to reline brakes on electric winches or anchor windlasses or capstan. (i) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief Elec­ trician to keep an inventory of all supplies and equipment on hand and he shall make requisitions for all needed electrical supplies and tools, subject to approval of the Chief Engineer. Taking voyage in­ ventories, however, shall be confined to straight time hours. (j) When three electricians are carried, they shall be put on regular sea watch at sea of four hours on and eight hours off for the performance of then- duties. In port, the electricians shall be classified as day workers. Section 13. Plumber-Machinist, (a) All PlumberMachinists shall be directly responsible to the Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer, or in their absence, to the engineer in charge. (b) The regular hours of work at sea shaU be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and T p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays. Work performed outside of these hours and on holidays shall be paid at the regular overtime rate. In port, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (c) All Plumber-Machinists shall be requix'ed to do repair work on fresh and salt water lines and small steam lines connected with the domestic department of the vessel, bathroom wastes and fixtures, radiators, galley fuel oil lines, steam cookers and coffee urns and shall do general machine shop work. They shall be required to take on water between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays without payment of overtime. For taking on water on Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and Holi­ days, the regular overtime rate shall apply. (d) They shall not be required to do any chipping, scaling, painting, or sougeeing, cleaning or polishing work at any time. Section 14. Unlicensed Junior Engineers, (a) On vessels can-ying only three unlicensed Junior Engi­ neers, the Unlicensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as watch standers and they shall, while at sea, be put on regular sea watches of four hours on and eight hours off, for the performance of their duties. In port the Unlicensed Junior Engineers may be put on day work and their houi's then will be the same as those for day workers. (b) Duties At Sea. They shall assist in the opera­ tion of the plant as directed by the Watch Engineer. They shall be required to do maintenance and repair work as directed by the Watch Engineer between the hom-s of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon on Satmdays, without the payment of overtime. On Sundays and holidays the regular overtime rate shall apply. Such maintenance and repair work shall be confined to engine room, fireroom, machine shop, storeroom in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, and ice machine room. They shall not be required to do general cleaning, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping, or scaling, without the payment of overtime. (c) Duties in Port. They shall be required to do maintenance and repair work between the houi-s of 8 a.m. and 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Such maintenance and repair work shall be confined to engine room, fireroom, machine shop, store­ room in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, ice machine room, and steering engine room. If required to replace another member of the unlicensed personnel, they shall receive overtime in accordance with the Page Nine provisions of the working rules covering that particular rating. (d) On vessels carrying day Unlicensed Junior Engineers* in addition to Watch Unlicensed Junior Engineers, their duties' shall be as follows: At sea and in port they shall be required to do maintenance and repair work as outlined in subsection (c) above under the direction of the Engineer in charge. They may assist in taking on Engine Depart­ ment stores including water and fuel. Their working hours shall be the same as, specified for Day Workers. (e) On those vessels where three Unlicensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be paid at the $255.04 monthly rate. On those vessels where less than three Unlicensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be classed as day workers and they shall be paid at the $284.62 monthly rate. (f) On those vessels where more than three Un­ licensed Junior Engineers'are carried, three Unlicensed Junior .Engineers shall be classed as watch standers and the additional Unlicensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as Day Workers. Section 15. Evaporator Maintenance Men. (a) All Evaporator Maintenance Men shall be directly respon­ sible to the Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer, or in their absence, to the Engineer in charge. (b) They shall stand two watches of four hours each per day while evaporators are in use at sea. When evaporators are used in port, watches shall be changed to eight hours on, sixteen hours off. (c) When evaporators are in use, their work shall be to tend evaporators and other auxiliaries in the evapoz-ator spaces. (d) When evapoiators ai-e not in use, their working rules and houis of work shall be as follows: 1. At sea woiking hours .shall be from 8 am. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays, holidays excepted. In port, hours shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fiuday. 2. While on day work in port, they shall be required to perform general maintenance and repair work that is under the jui-isdiction of the Engine Department, and they may be required to assist in taking on water, fuel oil, and Engine Depart­ ment stores but shaU not be required to clean boilers, tanks or tank tops, or do any cleaning, sougeeing, scaling or painting. They may be required, however, to do minor sougeeing or spotting up in the evapoi^tor room. 3. At sea when they are on day work, they may be required to do maintenance or repair work as outlined in Paragraph 2 above, or they may be requii-ed to replace oilers, watez'tenders, or fire. men who are sick, injured, or missing. When they are, assigned watch duty as oilers, watertenders, or firemen, they shall be paid overtime for watches stood the first .Saturday after 12 noon. Thereafter, they shall not receive any overtime for Saturday aftezmoon watches while serving continuously as oilers, watertendez's or firemen. 4. At sea when they are on day work and are z-eassigned to evapoz-ator watches, they shall be paid overtime for watches stood on the first Saturday afternoon. Thereafter, they shall not receive any overtime for Saturday afterizoon watches when evaporator watches are maintained until arrival at next port. Section 16. Deck Engineer's Duties, (a) It shall be the duty of the Deck Engineer to oU and maintain winches and do pzaintenance and repair woz'k to deck machinery and decTc piping and when electrician is not carried he may be requiz-ed to caz-e for lights, fuses and ovez-haul electric fazzs. (b) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any cleaning or repair woz-k in the engine z-oom, firez'oom, or shaft alley, without the payment of overtime. (c) The Deck Engineer shall not be requized to do any additional work while oiling deck machinez-y, except for running or breakdown repairs. (d) Deck Engineer shall oil and maintain winches until midnight on days of arrival and departure. An oiler or engine utUity shall be assigned to those duties on all other days after 5 p.m. and befoz-e 8 a.m., how­ ever, the oilers (or engine utility) a.ssigned to oil winches from 5 p.m. until midnight shall be knocked off from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for supper. (e) It shall be the duty of the Deck Engineer to turn steam on and off deck machinery and warm up same when deck machinez-y is needed to handle ship's lines, woz-k cargo, etc. (f) In freezing weathez-, if deck machinery is being tuz-ned over to keep fz-om fz-eezing, the Deck Engineer or another competent, member of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel shall stand by on overtime hours to turn winches or capstans over to keep from fzeezing. For such work he shall receive the applicable overtime rate of pay. (g) Deck Engineers shall not be requiz-ed to do any general painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chip­ ping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. Section 17. Duties of Utility Mazz. (a) The wo'rking houz-s of the Utility Men shall be the same as working hours for day workers. (b) They shall be required to assist engineers or deck enjgineers, etc., in all engine department work. (c) Utility men shall be required to have qualifi­ cations as oilers, watertenders, and firemen. (d) They may be required to replace any iznlicensed member of the Engine Department when said member is sick, injm-ed or missing, without the payment of overtime except for the fiz-st Saturday afternoon of standing sea watches. (e) The Utility Men shall not be used to replace any member of the urzlicensed personnel except when such zziezizber is missing or imable to perform his regular duties, due to illness or injizry. (f) All work classed as overtime for wipers during their regular working hours, with the exception of z-epair work, shall also be classed as overtime for the utility men when performing the same type of work. Section 18. Diesel Vessels, (a) Duties of Diesel Oil­ ers on Sea Watch. They shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxiliaries, pump bilges, clean «» �* Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG ' Friday, August Zff, 1948 strainers and centrifuges, watch oil temperatures and (b) When cranes or other shore equipment is em­ tender, Fireman-Watertepder, or Firetube Fireman pressures. If required, they shall drain oil from pis­ ployed exclusively in the handling of cargo, and if may be placed on day work. His work shall then ton oil tanks every hour and shall pump up. water for ship's gear-and deck machinery is not being used, no consist of repair and maintenance work on all boiler gravity. They shall be required to tend small donkey overtime will be paid to men on watch except on mounts and boiler auxiliaries which are located in boiler for healing purposes without payment of over­ Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. the fireroom. time. However, when boiler is being used for heat­ (c) When cranes or other shore equipment is em­ Section 31. Wiper's Duties, (a) Wipers working ing cargo oil, an overtime allowance of two (2) hours ployed for the handling of cargo and the ship's gear hours shall be the same as working rules for day worki. per watch shall be allowed the .^oilers. and deck machinery is used to trim cargo, conveyors, (b) Wipers shall do general cleaning, scaling, sougee(b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but etc., and ship's steam furnishes the power for such ing, and polishing work in the Engine Depart­ shall be required to leave safe working conditions for operations, the Watertender or Fireman-Watertender mentpainting, and take on stores including standing by on their relief, provided such work shall not be donf or Firetube Fireman on watch will receive overtime when Wipers are on duty. after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturdays, water and fuel oil lines. (c) Wipers shall not be required to paint, chip,(c) Duties of Diesel Oilers in Port, (a) In port, Sundays and holidays. fougee or shine bright work in fireroom fidley except oilers shall maintain a regular donkey watch. They Section 25. Combination Fireman-Watertender's in port. shaU oil auxiliaries, tend small donkey boiler, and Duties, (a) They shall be required tO' watch' and tend (d) One wiper shall be assigned to clean quarters look after entire plant. Between the hours of 5 p.m. water, clean strainers, drip pans,- punch and toilets of the unlicensed personnel of the Engine and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, this work shall carbon, keep burners, steam, watch water, watch fuel oil be done without the payment of overtime except when pressure and temperatiues and oil fuel' oil • pumps Department daily. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon cargo is being worked. When cargo is being worked located in the fireroom only, except as in Article IVj daily. He shall be allowed two (2) hours for this after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. the oiler on watch Section 35. work on' Sundays and holidays and shall have two (2> shall be paid at the regular overtime rate. On Satur­ (b) On all watches, they shall clean up excess oil hours overtime. days, Sundays and holidays the oilers on watch shall occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall receive the regular overtime rate. (e) Wiper may be required to paint unlicensed (d) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. Engine Department crew quarters without payment (c) Firemen-Watertender on watch shall be paid of overtime during Wiper's regular working hours. cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or overtime when cargo is being worked with ship's polishing work without the payment of overtime. (f) Wipers shall be paid overtime for cleaning in winches after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Section 19. Duties of Oilers on Sea Watches—Steam, Friday, firesides and steam drums of boilers. He may be and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. (a) Shall perform routine duties, oil main engine required to wash out steam drums with hose without (d) Firemen-Watertender shall not be required to payment of overtime. (if reciprocating), watch temperatures and oil circu­ lation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering engine and do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chip­ (g) Wipers shall be paid overtime when required: ice machine. They shall pump bilges and tend water ping, scaling, or polishing work without the payment to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or when required" where gauges and checks are in the engine room and of overtime. to paint in bilges. However, cleaning bilge strainers; (e) When on donkey watch, Firemen-Watei-tenders cleaning away sticks or rags shall be considered part no watertenders are carried. (b) Oilers shall do no cleaning or station work shall be required to keep steam, tend auxiliax-ies and of a Wiper's duties and shall be done without the but they shall be required to leave safe working con­ take care of entire plant, without payment of overtime, payment of overtime. ditions for their reliefs, keeping the spaces around except as provided in (c) above. (h) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to assist the* main engine and auxiliaries clean of any excess oil. (f) If the ship arrives in port after 5 p.m. and Engineers in blowing tubes. The Wiper shall also* It wiU be part of the oiler's routine duties to clean before midnight on such day of arrival the Fireman- assist the Engineer in putting XZIT and similar' lube oil strainers and lube oil piurifier. Watertender shall continue on sea watches until mid­ preparations and boiler compounds in the boiler. (c) On vessels with small cargo refrigeration plants, night and shall, in addition to maintaining steam, tend (i) Wiper may be required to assist in repair work'' oilers shall oil plant, but shall not be required to auxiliaries and wafer and ice machines and be paid for but he shall not be assigned to a repair job by himself such work at the regular overtime i-ate until midnight. take temperatures. On vessel carrying watch freezers, without the payment of overtime. This is not to oilers sh^l not handle refrigeration plant. (g) Overtime shall not apply as provided in para­ include dismantling equipment in connection with' graph (f) of this section in cases when the oilers (d) Starting and blowing down evaporator equip­ cleaning, such as grease extractors, bilge strainers and ment on freighters or vessels that do not carry special remain on sea watches until midnight on day -of evaporators, etc. evaporator men shall not be a part of the oiler's rec­ arrival. (j) Wiper shall be required to pump up galley fuel ognized duties. Section 26; Duties of Firemen—On Sea Watches tank during straight time hours without the payment (e) When such equipment is placed in operation, (Water Tube Jobs.) (a) Shall be required to do routine of overtime. ! oilers may be required to check the equipment at duties of the watch such as keeping burners clean, (k) While vessels are transiting the Panahia or regular intervals, mal^ necessary adjustments to in­ clean strainers, drip pans, punch iarbon. He shall not Suez Canal one Wiper shall be assigned to trim" sure proper and even now of condensate and salt Wa­ be required to leave the confines of the fireroom at ventilators to insure breeze for men below regardless ter, oil and tend any pump or pumps operated in con­ any time to do any work outside of the fireroom, of whether it is outside of their regular working^ nection with such equipment without payment of except as in Section 35 of Article IV. hours or not. When the Wiper performs this work overtime. (b) Firemen on watch shall be required to keep outside of his regular working hours, overtime will' (f) When oilers are required to start or blow down their respective stations cleaned and painted between be allowed. evaporator equipment they shaU be aUowed one hour - the lowest grating and the floor plates. On vessels 32. Storekeepers, (a) Shall be classified for each operation at the regular overtime rate. with irregular gratings, 10 feet from the floor plates asSei^aon day workers. (g) On turbine propelled vessels which are certi­ shall be considered the fireman's station limit. (b) When carried, the Storekeeper shall supervisefied as passenger vessels and are carrying passengers, (c) Cleaning work for Firemen on watch shall be the oiler on the 12 midnight to 4 a.m. watch may be confined to the hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. work of the Wipers under instructions from the First required to assist in blowing tubes, where automatic weekdays and between 8 a.m. and 12 noon on Satur­ Assistant Engineer and have charge of storeroomsoot blowers are in use. days. Any cleaning work performed outside these and stores, and maintain inventories. (c) Storekeepers shall not be required to do any (h) Oilers shall not be required to do any paint­ hours shall be overtime. However, on aU watches ing, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, Firemen shall clean up any excess oil occasioned by painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scal­ or polishing work without the payment of overtime. changing burners and strainers without payment of ing or polishing work without the payment of over­ time, except in the Engine Department storerooms. overtime and not leave it to his relief to clean up. Sgction 20. Duties of Oilers on Day Work—Steam. Section 33. Hours of Work for Day Workers, (a) Shall assist the engineers in maintenance and repair (d) The practices of fanning tubes and the use of work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley and XZIT and similar preparations shall be classified as Working hours in port for all men classified as day. noon and 1 p.m. to storeroom when located in or adjacent to engine room, general cleaning work and shall be confined to regular workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside provided, however, he shaU not be required to do cleaning hours. any- cleaning of boilers, painting, cleaning baint, polish­ (e) Blowing tubes shall not be a part of the Fire­ these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, toing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling. Their men's recognized sea duties on ships where tubes are be paid for at the applicable overtime rate, except work shall be confined to maintenance and repair blown by hand. However, the Firemen on watch may as provided in Article II, Section 4. work only. (b) Working hours at sea for all men classified as be required to assist to the extent of helping to open Section 21. Ships Carrying Both Watertenders and and close breeching. doors, and turning steam on and daj workers shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. Firemen. In port, as defined in port time clause. off. Where automatic soot blowers are used. Firemen to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday. Any work performed outside these' Article II, Section 20, and sea watches are broken, will handle valves connecting with same. watertenders shall stand all donkey watches and Section 27. Duties- of Firemen on Day Work (Water hours to be paid for at the applicable overtime rate,firemen shcdl be put on day work. When sea watches Tube Jobs), (a) In porh Firemen on day work shaU except as provided in Article II, Section 4. are set or have not been broken the watertender only be required to do general cleaning, polishing and paint­ 34. New Equipment. Not Carried At Present. shall receive overtime for working cargo after 5 p.m. ing work in the fireroom, sponging and blowing tubes InSection the event the Company secures a type vessel dif­ and before 8 a.m. and assist the engineers in making repairs to boiler ferent from those now operated and covered by this Section 22. Duties of Watertenders on Sea Watches. mountings, etc. a^eement, or if the Company should install new or (a) Watertenders shall perform routine duties, tend different equipment than that presently in use and (b) They may also be required to wash down steam, water and boiler auxiliaries, oil temperatures, stack drums of water tube boilers. covered by this agreement, the Company and Union draft and supervise firing. He shall handle any valves meet immediately to consider working rules to (c) When required to do any cleaning, of boilers and shall m connection with the operation of the boilers as cover such vessel or equipment. fireboxes other than the above, they shall be paid directed by the engineers. Section 35. Fireroom—Engine Room Boundaries. On (b) Watertenders shall not be required to crack overtime. Section 28. Duties of Firemen on Sea Watches (Fire vessels having no bulkheads separating engine room any main or auxiliary steam stop valves. When stops iireiuuin, an imaginary line is to be drawn at have been cracked, however, they may be opened wide Tube Jobs), (a) On sea watches firemen shall per­ and after or forward end of boilers, depending on lo­ form routine duties, clean burners, clean strainers, by watertenders. cation of boilers, for the purpose of defining Engine clean drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch (c) Watertenders shall not be required to do any Room or Fireroom boundaries. This imaginary line painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scal­ fuel oil pressure and temperatiire. shall not exclude from the duties of the firemen, (b) On all watches he shall clean up excess oil fireman-watertender,_ ing or polishing work without the payment of over­ watertender, and oilers any work occasioned by changing burners and strainers without as time. outlined in their' respective working rules. Section 23. Duties of Watertenders in Port, (a) In payment of overtime and shall leave the fireroom at port watertenders shaU maintain a regular donkey the end of the watch in a safe condition. (c) Firemen shall not be required to do any paint­ watch between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. with­ out the payment of overtime except when cargo is ing, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or being worked. When cargo is being worked after polishing work without the payment of overtime. 5 p.m. and before 8 ^ a.m. the watei'tender on donkey (d) If the ship arrives in port after 5 p.m. and watch shall be paid at the regular overtime rate On before midnight, on such day of arrival the Firemen Saturdays, Sundays and holidays they shall receive shall continue on sea watches until midnight and shall, the regular overtime rate; donkey watches shall be in addition to maintaining steam, tend auxiliaries and maintained for the purpose of keeping steam for the water and ice machines and be paid for such work at~ auxiliaries, winches and the safety of the ship. the regular overtime rate until midnight.. (b) If the ship arrives in port after 5 p.m. and (e) Overtime shall not apply as provided in para­ before midnight on such day of arrival, the water- graph (d) of this section in cases when the oilers tender shall continue on sea watches until midnight remain on sea watches until midnight on day of and shall in addition to maintaining steam, tend aux­ arrival. iliaries and water, and ice machines and be paid for Section 29. Duties of Firemen on Donkey Watches Section 1. Wages. Effective August 17, 1948, the such work at the regular overtime rate until midnight. (Fire Tube Jobs), a) Shall keep burners, strainers and monthly rates of pay of unlicensed personnel in the" (c) Overtime shall not apply as provided in para­ drip pans clean on all watches. They shall also clean Stewards Department when respective ratings aregraph (b) of this section in cases when the oilers up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and carried shall be as follows; remain on sea watches until midnight on day of strainers without payment of overtime and not leave Monthly Rale^ airival. it to his relief. They shall do no boiler work. Their Rating Of Pay (d) Watertenders shall not be required to do any job shall be to keep steam for, the auxiliaries and Chief Steward $278.25 painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scal­ safety of the ship and take care, of the entire. plant. Chief Cook 255.04 ing or polishing work without the payment of over­ When cargo is being worked with the ship's winches time. Night Cook & Baker 255.04 he shall receive overtime after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Second Cook 231.38 Secli.on. 24. Working Cargo, (a) The Watertender and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Fireman-Watertender, or Fire-Tube Fireman detailed (b) Firemen shall not be required to do any paint­ Assistant Cook .....'219.55 to look after the plant shall receive overtime while ing, cleaning paint, wirebrushing chipping, scaling, or Messman 189.97 cargo is being worked with ship's winches at all polishing work without the payment of overtime. Utilityman 189.97 » times between the hours of 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Section 30. When Plant Is Shut Down. When vessel and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Section 2. Manning Scales. On Hog Island types. is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Water- ARTICLE V Wage And Manning Scales For Stewards Department �' Friday, August 20. 1948 THE SEAFARERS Liberties, Lakers and other types not specified in this agreement there shall be carried: 1 Third Cook 1 Steward 1 Steward's Utility 1 Chief Cook 3 Messmen 1 Night Cook & Baker On Hog Islands and old type vessel when more than three passengers are carried, $2.50 per passenger per day for each passenger in excess of three passengers shall be paid and divided among members of the Stewards Department who perform the work. On Liberties and MAV-l's when passengers are car­ ried $2.50 per passenger per day shall be p^id and divided among members of the Stewards Department who perform the work, or a Steward's Utility shall be added at the option of the Company. On C-1-2-3 and Victory type ships there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Third Cook 1 Chief Cook 4 Messmen 1 Night Cook & Baker 1 Stewards Utilityman 1 Galley Utilityman On all C-1-2-3 and Victory type ships carrying from 1 up to and including 12 passengers there shall be carried: 1 Steward - 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Galley Utilityman 1 Night Cook & Baker 4 Messmen 2 Stewai-d Utilitymen On Victory C-1-2-3 type vessels carrying extra men from 1 up to and including *12 that are served as crew, such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Galley Utility 1 Night Cook & Baker 5 Messmen 1 Steward Utility On Victory C-1-2-3 type vessels carrying from 13 to 20 inclusive served as crew such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Galley Utility 1 Night Cook & Baker 5 Messmen 2 Steward Utility On Victory C-1-2-3 vessels that carry over twenty men such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Third Cook 1 Night Cook & Baker 4 Messmen 4 Steward Utilities On Liberty and other type cargo ships that are not specified in this agi-eement that carry extra men up to twelve that are served as crew such as stock tend­ ers, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Third Cook 1 Steward 2 Steward Utilities 1 Chief Cook 3 Messmen 1 Night Cook & Baker On Liberty and other type cargo ships that are not specified in this agreement that carry extra men from 23 to 20 inclusive that are served as crew, such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Second Cook 1 Steward 4 Messmen 1 Chief Cojpk 2 Steward Utilities 1 Night Cook & Baker On Liberty and other type cargo vessels that are not specified in this agreement that carry over twenty men, such as stock tenders, etc., there shall be carried: 1 Steward 1 Second Cook 1 Chief Cook 1 Third Cook 1 Night Cook & Baker 4 Messmen 2 Steward Utilities I Stewards Department Working Rules Cargo Vessels Section 3. Working Hours. Steward — eight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m. Chief Cook—8 a.m. to 1 p.m.—3 p.m.—6 p.m. Night Cook & Baker—2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Second Cook—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p,m.—6 p.m. Third Cook—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m.—6 p.m. Messman—6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Steward Utilityman—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m.— € p.m. Section 4. Routine Work, (a) The regular routine laid out below shall be carried out within the scheduled working hours as specified above and it shall be the duty of the Stewards Department to organize their work so that it is accomplished within their eight (8) hours per day as scheduled in this agreement. Routine duties of the Stewards Depart­ ment shall be to prepare and serve the meals, clean­ ing and maintaining of the licensed personnel quarjters including the Radio Officer, Purser and Passenigers, all dining rooms, messrooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. Unless otherwise specified in this agree­ ment no overtime applies to the above routine work. (b) Routine duty for the Stewards Utility shall in­ clude work in storerooms, linen lockers, toilets and Stewards Department passageways and do general cleaning within his eight (8) hours as directed by the Steward. Section 5. Number of Hours. No member of the Stewards Department shall be required to work over eight (8) hours, in any one day without payment of overtime. All work performed at sea on Sundays and • holidays and in port on Saturdays, Sundays and holi­ days shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate, except as provided in Article II, Section 4. . Section 6. Handling Stores. Members of the Stewards Department shall not be required to carry any stores by linen to or from the dock. But when stores or Imen are delivered at the store room doors, meat or LOG Page Eleven chill box doors, Stewards Department shall place same all tools for the galley including knives for the cooks. in their respective places and overtime shall be paid Section 24. Aprons and Uniforms. White caps, to all men required to handle linen or stores. How­ aprons, and coats worn by the Stewards Department ever, daily provisions such as fresh vegetables, fruit, shall be furnished and laundered by the Company and milk, or bread shall be stored by messman and/or white trousers worn by the galley force shall be Utilitymen when placed on board, without the pay­ laundered by the Company. ment of overtime provided such work is done within Section 25. Entering Engine or Fireroom. Members their prescribed eight (8) houi's. of the Stewards Department shall not be required to Section 7. Serving Meals Outside of Messrooms. enter the engine or fireroom; except as may be re­ When any member of the Stewards Department is quired by Article 11, Section 4, required to serve anyone outside of their respective Section 26. Sundays and Holidays at Sea. All mem­ messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for time required. However, bers of the Stewards Department shall receive over­ meals may be served on the biidge to the Master time for work performed at sea on Sundays and holi­ and/or Pilot without the payment of overtime when­ days, regardless of the number of hours worked per ever it is necessary for the Master and/or Pilot to be week. on the bridge for the safety of the ship. The Captain's Section 27. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays in office or Stateroom shall not be classified as the bridge Port. All members of the Stewards Department shall of the ship. This section shall not be construed to receive overtime for work performed on Saturdays, apply to passengers or unlicensed personnel served Sundays, and holidays in port, regai-dless of the num­ during regular working hours on account of illness. ber of hours worked per week. This applies only to Section 8. Late Meals. When members of the members of the Stewards Department who are actually Stewards Department are required to serve late meals on board and work. due to the failure of officers eating within the pre­ Section 28. Toilets and Bath. When Stewards Util­ scribed time, the members of the Stewards Department ity is aboard, no member of the Stewards Departactually required to stand by to prepare and serve bent who is required to handle food shall be required the late meals shall be paid at the regular overtime to clean toilets or bathrooms. rate. Section 29. Receiving Stores. The Steward shall be Section 9. Shifting Meals. When meal hours arc required to go on dock to check stores or linen with­ extended for any reason and all of the unlicensed out payment of overtime. personnel are ufiable to eat within the regular pre­ Section 30. Dumping Garbage. No member of the scribed time, all members of the Stewards Department Stewards Department shall be required to go on dock required to standby to prepare and serve the meals for the purpose of dumping garbage. shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for the time Section 31. Work Not Specified. Any work per­ meal is extended. formed by the Stewards Department that is not spe­ Section 10. Meals in Port, (a) When meals are cifically defined in this agreement shall be paid at served in port to other than regiilar members of the the regular overtime rate. crew, passengers and/or Pilot, fifty cents per meal Section 32. Day Work, (a) When the ship is not shall be paid. This is to be divided among the mem­ feeding and members of the Stewards Department bers of the Stewards Department actually engaged in are on day work, the houi's shall be 8:Uu a.m. to preparing and serving meals. 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. . (hi When food is prepared for persons who do not members of the Stewards Department require the service of messroom, two (2) hours over­ arc(b)onWhen day work they may be required to work in time per meal shall be paid for the first group of six storerooms, Imen lockers, toilets, passengers and offi­ (6) persons or fractions thereof, hnd one hour overtime quarters, messrooms, galley. Steward Depart­ for each four additional persons or fraction thereof. cers ment passageways, handle stores and linen placed This money is to be equally divided among the galley aboard ship, and do general cleaning without the for'ce. payment or overtime. (c) No extra meals are to be served without the members of the Stewards Department authority of the Master or officer in charge of the are(c)onWhen day work, all hands shall be allowed fifteen vessel. minutes for coffee at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or at Section 11. Extra Persons Sleeping Aboard. When a convenient time near these hours. two or more persons other than regular crew members (d) When the Stewards Department is on day work, and passengers sleep aboard, the member of the they shall receive one f'uU hour from 12 noon until Stewards Department who takes care of the room 1:00 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied but shall be paid one hour's overtime per day. This does such variation shall not exceed one horn* either way, not apply when a ship carries the i-equired complement provided that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at to accommodate passengers and the number of extra all times for dinner or supper when men are on day persons aboard do not exceed the full complement work. If one unbroken hour is not given, the men of passengers allowed. involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu Section 12. Cleaning Meat and Chill Boxes. Mem­ thereof. (e) In American ports, the Night Cook and Baker bers of the Stewards Department shaU be assigned by the Steward to clean meat and chill boxes and shall work on a schedule between 6:00 a.m. and shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for time the 6:00 p.m. set forth by the Steward, except on days of arrival. «. work is performed. (f) Extra members of the Stewards Department who Section 13. Shore Bread, (a) The Company shall furnish bread from ashore in all Continental U. S. axe caxried to take care of passengers may be assigned Ports. When bread is not furnished in Continental to day work when passengers leave the vessel. In this U. S. ports within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding case such members shall work as directed by the Sundays and holidays the night cook and baker shall Chief Steward. In addition to the work outlined in be required to make the brfead and will be paid three subsection (b) of this section, such members may be xequired to sougee in passenger quarters, including hours overtime for each batch of bread baked. (b) When a new Baker is employed he may be toilets, washrooms and alleyways; during their regu­ required to bake a batch of bread, during regular lar hours of work without the payment of overtime. This agreement is being signed subject to the rati­ working hours, without the payment of overtime. Section 14. Oil Stoves. Members of the Stewards fication of the membership of the Uixion and in case Department shall not be required to pump oil for the no notice is given the Company within sixty (60) days from August 17, 1948, it shaU be deemed rati­ galley range. fied by the Urxion and binding on both parties hereto. Section 15. Making Ice Cream. When a member of This agreement shall automatically go into effect the Stewards Department is required to make ice on 17, 1948,. for all ships owned and/or bare­ ci-eam he shall be paid at the regular overtime rate boatAugust chartered by the Company. for the time required to make the ice cream. It is agreed that the increase in wages and over­ Section 16. Chipping, Scaling, and Painting. Membei-s of the Stewards Department shall not be re­ time dividing line shall become effective with the effective date of this agreement. It is also agreed that quired to chip, scale, or paint. th changes in General Rules and Departmental Work­ Section 17. Sougeeing. When members of the ing Rules shall be effective with the next signing of Stewards Department ax-e required to sougee, overtime Articles after the effective date of this agreement. shall be paid for the actual number of houre worked. Section 18. Midnight Meals and Night Lunches. Members of the Stewards Department actually engaged Dated: August 17, 1948 in sei'ving hot limches at 9:00 p.m. or midnight or 3:00 a.m. are to be allowed thi-ee (3) hours overtime COMPANIES: for preparing and serving same. Section 19. Shifting Ship. When a ship is making ALCOA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, INC. a shift as prescribed in this agi-eement. Article 11, Section 21, it shall be considered "in port" and over­ A. H. BULL STEAMSHIP COMPANY time shall be paid for all work performed by members BALTIMORE INSULAR LINE, INC. of the Stewai-ds Department on Saturdays, Sundays SOUTH ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP LINE and holidays. Section 20. Extra Work Due to Absent Members. SEAS SHIPPING COMPANY, INC. (a) When members of the Stewards Department ai-e SEATRAIN LINES, INC. required to do extra work because a vessel sailed without the full complement required by this agree­ EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES, INC. ment or because of illness or injury, the wages of the , SMITH & JOHNSON missing or disabled men shall be divided among the members of the Stewai-ds Department who perform •MISSISSIPPI SHIPPING COMPANY his work. No overtime shall be included in such wages. Negotiating Committee for the (b) In port, members of the Stewards Department SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNICH shall be paid overtime for work in excess of eight (8) OF NORTH AMERICA, hours caused by shortage in the Department, but there shall be no division of wages because of such shortage. Atlantic and Gulf Di.strict Section 21. Minimum Overtime. When any member of the Stewards Department is called out to work PAUL HALL j between the hours' of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., a JOE ALGINA , minimum of^wo (2) hours overtime shall be paid. ROBERT MATTHEWS Section 22. Full Complement, (a) A full com­ plement of the Stewards Department shall be main­ J. P. SHULER I tained when the vessel is feeding. This shall not LINDSEY WILLIAMS apply when skeleton crew is aboard. (b) When shortage is caused by termination of CHARLES RAYMOND articles, or men leaving the vessel, overtime shall be paid as provided in Article V, Section 20, paragraph (b). • Effective contract date for Mississippi is August & Section 23. Galley Gear. The Company shall furnish 1948—^for the others, August 17, 1948. �THE SE AF.ARERS LOG Page-Twdve Friday, Auguri 20, 1948 Report Of A&G Negotiating Committee Your Committee, acting on instructions from ^e membership, has had numerous meetings over^ a period of weeks with various SIU contracted operators. Reports of these meetings have been made to regu­ lar SIU membership meetings and occasionally re­ ported in the SEAFARERS LOG. As a result of these meetings and actions, the Ne­ gotiating Committee has reached a final agreement on the matter of a contract with the following com­ panies: Alcoa Steamship Company, Bull Steamship Company, Baltimore Insular Line, Eastern Steamship Company, South Atlantic Steamship Company, Smith and Johnson, Seas Shipping Company, Seatrain Lines. Mississippi Shipping Company 11 This agreement had been previously reached with Mississippi Shipping Company by an SIU sub-Nego­ tiating Committee, headed by New Orleans Agent Earl Sheppard, and is dated to go into effect approxi­ mately one week earlier for the commencement of new wages and new contractual conditions than are the above companies. For brevity, as well as clarity's sake, your Com­ mittee will make this report in a seriatum manner and, after each new clause as negotiated in the con­ tract, will make "Committee's Remarks," giving the reasons and motivations for actions taken on each section. (THE COMMITTEE'S COMMENTS APPEAR IN BOLD FACE TYPE THROUGHOUT THE REPORT.) In this report, only those clauses actually changed or entirely new clauses are dealt with and, unless so noted, the balance of the old contract remains in effect. Two Year Contract The Prologue of this new contract, states that this contract shall remain in force for a period of two years, with the expiration date set September 30, 1950. Your Conuniitee insisted in the demand for a two year contract with the operators because of the unsettled conditions in the Maritime Industry, as applies to jobs, wages and conditions, and the possibilities of the situation getting even worse within the next year or so. Your Committee points out that this present time in this industry in certain respects is com­ parable with the 1921-1922 period after the first World War, when the maritime union of that time was smashed, and conditions for seamen destroyed for many years, because of not being able to recognize and cope with the problems of that era. Your Committee feels that, with the signing of this two year contract, it shall greatly aid the Union in coming through this trying period with cis much security as can possibly be achieved. Continuity Clause The Union has negotiated back into the contract a continuity clause providing that unless either party notifies the other party 60 days prior to the expira­ tion date of the contract of its desire to terminate or modify the contract, the contract shall then remain in effect for an additional two years. This clause had previously been dropped from SIU conlracts and Ihe Commiilee feels that by re­ negotiating the clause, it will thus allow the Union ample time before the. expiration date of the contract to know what the intentions of the operators are. We will thereby have at the ex- ' piration date of this contract, September 30, 1950, a 60 day warning in the event the shipowners intend to attempt to change the contract. We therefore would have sufficient time to prepare if signs at that time show a fight Tyith the ship­ owners is coming up. Artiele I—Employment The Union has embodied as part of this new full contract the Hiring Hall Clause which has been previously negotiated with these same contracted operators. Your Committee points out that this Hiring Hall Clause as previously negotiated represents a tight Union-controlled Hiring Hall Clause emd has, as a further protective stipulation, that the Union may, at any time it sees fit, go back and negotiate any part or all of the question of em­ ployment. This will be added protection for the Union in .the event further anti-labor laws are passed or present ones changed. Article II — General Rules SECTION 12. MEDICAL RELIEF The Union has negotiated a new paragraph to be known as paragraph (b) under this section which provides that penicillin shall be carried in all ship­ board medicine chests and supplied free of charge to ^amen needing same, with administration and dosage to be handled in the manner as prescribed by U.S. Public Health Service. Various members of the Union have had trouble on board ship over the past wherein certain Skippers have forced seamen to pay for penicillin when they were treated with same. This problem has now been eliminated, and crewmembers will be able in the future to have greater medical protection > on all vessels, at no personal cost, as a result of this new section. SECTION 17. EXPLOSIVES A The Union negotiated a clause under this heading to allow that gasoline shall be considered in the future as a 10% penalty rather than as an explosive. All other explosive items in the contract were left as before. This contract change puts the SIU in line .with most all other Unions on this matter, and wiU thus not penalize SIU operators carrying this type cargo in the future, as it has in the past. Having this item as explosives never has been a means for a much greater earning capacity for SIU mem­ bers, but it definitely has been a means of SIU loss of jobs wherein SlU-contracted operators pre­ viously could not and would not bid for this type cargo in competition with other operators contract­ ed to other'Unions, who were not required to pay for gasoline as an explosive bonus. SECTION 18. PENALTY The Union has dropped as a 10 percent penalty cargo the items of coal and coke. The Union did main­ tain a clause under this section that provides that overtime shall be paid to men on watch and over­ time and one-half for men off watch who clean holds which have been used to carry this type cargo. The Union further re-negotiated the penalty clause making an allowance that copra, before it is to be classed as penalty, shall be carried up to 3000 tons, rather than in lOOO-ton lots, as carried in the old contract. All other items contained in the contract as penalty •cargoes were left as before. Your Commilfee feels Ihaf the move of chang­ ing in this confracf the penalty clause is of an important nature, and that the membership should understand it thoroughly. Since a previous SIU Negotiating Committee of several years forced a clause requiring SIU contracted operators to pay 10 percent for coal and coke cargo, the Union has lost every single vessel contracted to it which formerly had been carrying this type cargo; a loss of all jobs on more than seventy ships. No other maritime union heis ever had, and does not have at the present time, any such clause. The SIU membership, as a result of these pre­ vious negotiations, lost thousands of jobs which now, in most cases, belong to members of other Unions. Your Negotiating Committee feels that, by changing the contract in the manner it did, it makes it possible for SIU contracted operators to go back into this type of traffic and therefore allow for more possible jobs for our own members. SECTION 19. HOLIDAYS The Union has negotiated a clause under this section providing that, whether at sea or in port, when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following shall be recognized as a holiday. » „ This represents an increase in the earning ca­ pacity of the SIU membership in all ratings. SECTION 24. WORKING BALLAST The Union has negotiated, for the first time, a new clause in the contract providing that when sand baUast is washed off deck by hose that those men on watch doing such work shall be paid at the over­ time rate, and those men off watch doing same shall be paid overtime and one-half. This represents an incretise in the earning ca­ pacity of the SIU membership in all ratipgs. SECTION 53. MANNING SCALE The Union has negotiated, for the first time by any Union, a clause guaranteeing the carrying of no less than all present manning scales on all SIU vessels for the duration of the contract. A further stipulation in this clause points out that this, however, does not apply to special ratings which are carried only, for one or a given number of trips, but deals with the specific regular manning scales for all • departments that are now carried on board aU our vessels. Your Commiitee feels thai Ihis represents a real guarantee to the Union of top job security for the next two years. It Will prevent the operators from cutting down or chiseling in any ..manner'on the manning scales now in effect. SECTION 55. TRANSFCHtATrON The Union has revised Transportation to the extent where, in the future, when SIU vessels reach their final port of discharge in a Continental American port after a foreign voyage, they shall not be entitled to paid transportation back to the port of engagement,, if the vessel is to continue to that area within a 10 day period. Other clauses on transportation remain the same. Your Commiitee feels thai this new transporta­ tion clause shall be beneficial to the membership, ^ because of the fact that we have had considerable, co^usion on the matter of transportation in the a past. Bitter beefs have developed with the ship­ owners because they have complained that iii the former SIU transportation clauses, in some in­ stances, SIU crews receive transportation as many as three times for one voyage and even then remained on board the vessel. Your Committee further clarified this trEmsportation in such a manner that, in the future, all SIU members receiving transportation shall be required to get off the ship and new replacements shipped from the Union Hall. Your Committee points out that it is of the very strong opinion that the sole purpose of any transportation clause is for the actual securing of transportation for any crewmember rating same. This Negotieiing Committee is of the further opin­ ion that any time a member is entitled to transpor­ tation, and receives same, he should get off that vessel. This not only will greatly increase the number of jobs to be made avedlable to our mem­ bership, but also will be a basis for eliminsition of a great many disputes of all kinds arising on this issue. The fact, too, that the Atlantic and Gulf is the only District in the SIU at this time which allows members to receive transportation and still stay on board a vessel has caused many ' beefs between Districts of the SIU. This should now be eliminated. Your Committee regards this change as a gain for the membership as a whole, not only as a means for creating further employment on board . SIU vessels, but of making for better relations in the frcimework of our Uxiion. Article III—Deck Department SECTION 1. WAGES The Union has secured $12.50 increase across the board for all ratings with the exception of the Boat­ swain, who shall receive $25. • ' SECTION 12. DIVISION OF OVERTIME The Union has clarified the contract so that in the future the Boatswain High Man Overtime, as guaran­ teed in the contract, shall not include the 8 hours overtime which is paid watch standers in the Deck Department for routine watches on Sundays at sea. Your Committee feels that this clarification shall be of benefit to SIU Boatswains. The SIU is the only Union in the industry that has such a clause for. the Boatswain. In addition to this, SIU Boatswains are now the highest paid on ;any American vessel. It has been agreed with the operators that in the future^ whenever the Boatswain is called out to do overtime work, that he shall be called out in reasonable hours to perform regular shipboard work. In the past, some Mates have czilled Boatswuns out at all hours of the night to do ridicu­ lous jobs, simply for the purpose of attempting to have the Boatswain refuse to do such overtime, knowing that if he did refuse, he would there­ fore lose all claim for high man overtime. This shall not happen in the future ahd, as a result, shipboard working conditions should be much better for the Boatswains on this matter than they were before. SECTION 21. TOPPING AND LOWERING BOOMS The Union has successfully negotiated a new clause undet* this heading, to be known as paragraph (f), spelling out for the first time in plain language that when the deck gang is required to spot booms for longshore work, they shall be compensated at the longshore rate. The Union has always meiintained that this is overtime work, and as a general rule we collect this beef. The shipowners, however, have made many beefs over the issue in the past because it was not clearly written in the contract. This new clause shall eliminate that chiseling in the future.. SECTION 24. CARPENTER'S WORK The Union has revised paragraph (a) of this section to provide that Carpenters shall sound all bilges, fresh water and ballast tanks at sea or in port dailyi, Your Committee feels that this will create > greater earning capacity for the Carpenter. Pre-' viously, a few of the shipowners occasionally • would attempt to' chisel on Sundays and holiday (Cotttimied on Page 14) �Friday, August 20, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen • ';3 Brother Feel& Item In Log Harmed 111 Seamen, Doctors To the Editor: GETTING SOME SUN ON THE ARROW Please withhold my name for obvious reasons. An Sni patient EUU Island Marina. Hospital(Ed. Note: The'Editors-of the LOG and Hank share the Brother's concern over the^ gravity -of these illnesses and agree that psychopathic dis­ orders are not to be treated lightly. Like the writer of the letter, the Editors of the LOG have respect for the doctors who are devoting their lives to the study and relief of thesn affitctioas. It is hoped the LOG' -will shorRy .be able to cany, a story on. the lino work being- done in- m^ne hospitals -in this field. WhUe Hank's attempt' at- humor missed the mark, it is btfieved the bro&ers will' bear-in-mind the spirit in which it wo»>. in­ tended.) I am writing this as an answer to an item carried in the JJOG column "Cut And Run" by Hank. In his column of July 30, he at­ tempted to create a humorous joke out of psychopathic dis­ orders. The joke, I'm afraid, fell rather flat for us imdergoing treatment here at the Marine Hospital on Ellis Island, which specializes in neurology. The statement by Hank but proves the ignorant and misunformed attitude of the general public towards modem psycho­ pathic therapy. Ta anyone still believing it to Six Seafarers on Robin's Marine Arrow pause in their be a great joke, I extend., them an invitation to make a visit to sunning long enough for Jack Dietrich to snap this picture. the hospital here. I need not go The boys are, left to right—Chalo'wltch, Oiler; B. Rami. Assist­ into details, but a few of the ant Electrician: J. Vann, AB; J. Disto, AB; Ray Hullgren, sicknesses (most of them war D.M.; R. Woodford, AB. calised) resulting from psy­ chopathic disoi'ders are twisted limbs, nervous pains, neuritis, pleuresy, arthritis, tuberculosis and paralysis. To the Editor: But I thank the SIU Members chocolate for my old mother. I have met aboard the ships in However I am very, very happy No, to "us it is far from being In the late afternoon of Sun­ a laughing matter. It also was day, August 1, I boarded the SS Rotterdam for the pleasant time and glad that I have been able no laughing matter when the LaSalle, Waterman Line, to dis­ I had with them. If a Seafarer to do the SIU a favor. L. Pleysier radio operator aboard the Carson tribute as usual the SEA­ is in the hospital, I will visit him Rotterdam anyway to cheer him up. And dived over the side of the ship. FARERS LOG. I wish the if he needs something, well, (Ed. Note: We are discon­ The man was definitely ill. membership of the SIU to know leave it to me! tinuing the bundle of 40 LOGS that I never got a penny for this FAITH IN DOCTORS Will you please publish this in which you have been recemng social work. the LCXJ in order that the mem­ in past months for distribution, We believe in the doctors I've done it on my own with­ bership will know. as you have requested. We whom Hank condemns. We are out any intention of making TOO EXPENSIVE wish to thank you for Ihe grateful to these "brain butch­ money out of it. I thought it Distributing the LOG cost me services you have rendered to ers" who had the courage and to be my duty to distribute the fortitude to pioneer and explore LOG in my spare time, as a re­ so much money in trolly-car Ihe membership in Rotterdam, the field of psychiatric medicine. ward for what the American fare, launch fares, etc., besides and regret the unpleasant­ Because of their work many of Seafarers did for the liberation the losses incurred in buying nesses you have encountered, stamps and other things for SIU and the fact that this contact the present disorders can be of Holland. I had to leave the SS LaSalle members who never paid me, •has prove too costly for youcured. Many men in Rotterdam and that I cannot afford to continue Remember, too, that this is no on account of the fact that I it. other ports find occasion to science of the study of rare presented to the Master a book­ I have spent about 100 guilders contact seamen under various let "In TheAt Sea." AU maladies. It has been proven in distributing the LOG. During motives. We find that those that 70 percent of the people at Masters o f American vessels this time I have met several you have expressed are the have thanked me for this book­ some time during their lives will good guys who have given me a most exemplary that have be in need of psychiatric guid­ let, and I thought to do him a pack of cigai'ettes, or some come to cur attention.) favor by presenting it to him. ance. A blue card is inclosed to show 1 would appreciate it if you you why said booklet is pub­ would print this in the LOG. lished. (The card states that The LOG is widely read here funds realized from the booklet in the hospital by' the doctors, go to the families of dead sea­ nurses and the patients. I would men—^Ed.) for two weeks. I am on out­ like to have them know that not On the LaSalle were some To the Editor; patient treatment now, enjoying all members of our excellent wise guys who thought I wanted I would like to put in a good life around the Tampa Hall with Union share the "joke" recently to buy ship's stores and linen. word for the Municipal Hospital plenty of time to think things stated by Hank. To them and the man who in Tampa. When I was in there over. wanted to sell me a packet of recently, I found the Marine I want all concerned over this cigarettes for two guilders, I doctors, Bush and Hammond, 'Thanks For LOG' tragedy to know that everything want to say that I only came very attentive. They made their Says Brother Headed possible was done for the victims aboard to distribute the LOG. rounds regularly and gave the at the Hospital. Inland On Trip patients every consideration. VISITS HOSPITALS I hope to be back out at sea Furlliennore, the cooperation To the Editor: I sometimes take things to SIU with you fellows shortly. It, men in the hospitals. In fact, given the doctors and patients, .1 have enjoyed reading the that day I bought one of your by the nurses, aids, and or­ won't matter to me whether it's LOG very much during the year brothers in the hospital a pack derlies was indeed gratifying. the "Rum and Calypso," or the I have been on the beach here. of cigarettes from my own ra­ Tampa Agent Hall, Brother "Rupee"- runs. But now I am going on the road tions. Someday they may be in Bob Sheppard and his wife, as James L. Jones for an indefinite period, and the hospital themselves without well as other SIU men visited wdlild like to have you discon­ cigarettes and they will 'know me and, George Griffin almost tinue my copy until I settle what it means. every day, bringing cigarettes, down again with a permanent A good many Ship's Delegates radios, etc. Quite a bit of this address. have asked me to become the was donated by Brothers on To the Editor: I haven't said anything lately I hope to be in New York Patrolman for Rotterdam, Ant­ ships in port and around the about my seagoing experiences. this fall for a short visit and I werp, giid Bremen. I beg them Hall. I got married and spent a few can then pick up the back is­ and the rest of the membership I was steamrcooked on the SS sues that I have missed, and at of the SIU to know that I am Bartram, when a main steamline weeks with my wife in Char­ the same time look up some of finished with distributing the broke, July 3, as she was lying lotte, N. C. and am now in my old shipmates. LOG in Rotterdam. I have more along side the dock here. Mo­ Weehawken, N.J. — right across maritime union papers to dis­ hammed Elysaid died immedi­ the river. I'm heading back to Richard S. Young tribute in this port—about four. ately, and George Griffin lived sea shortly for what I think will Pipostono, Minn. Log Dh^butor In Netherlands Bows Out Navigator Man Finds 'Pineapple Run' Dull Trip To the Eklitor: Greetings from one and all aboard th^ Steel Navigator. I will enclose a war-time picture from Le Havre which many members will recognize. This pineapple run has proven to be the dullest trip I ever made. We do have a good crew —but, after all, that is to be expected of an SIU gang. The only sour apple aboard is "Mad­ man Spilker," Chief Engineer, who jumps on his men for no reason at all. We have two very lucky men aboard, " Buddy" the PO Messman and "Harvey" the 4-8 Oiler. But "Chips" is the unlucky one. I'd like to post a notice to any . one stopping at Honolvdu to be­ ware of "Young's Honolulu Laundry Service." The only thing these guys are good for is cleaning your pockets. For ex­ ample, two shirts poorly done cost 66 cents, and one suit, two shirts, one pair of dungarees, four T-shirts, one pair of shorts, and three pair of socks cost $7.50. Here's hoping the shipping is good in the States now and stays that way tiU we get there. Rocky Gomino Engine Delegate Remember? Victim Of Bartram Blast Praises Tampa Hospital, Branch Officials This sign, before which three Seafarers stand, should bring back memories to those who visited Le Havre right after the war, says Rocky Gomino, who sent the photo to the LOG. Erected by the Army when Le Havre was an embarkation center for GI's returning to the States, the sign reskds: "Go West, Young Man. To The Lady With The Lamp In Her Hand." From left to right the pictured Sea­ farers are George, Tobin and Fries. Says 'So Long' To Sea—Time Will Tell _ ... , be my last trip. But I'm going to continue to write in to the LOG whenever I have anything to say; and I won't miss a meeting when I am in a port town. I want to say best wishes to all of you who have been my shipmates. John R. Cbakor �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen No Patrolman At Ship; Seafarer Beefs — Offers Possible Solution To the Editor; Blowing off steam for the sheer delight of making a noise is a good thing, but if at the same time a cure for the" cause is offered it's even better. I've got a beef to air and I believe, the solution to the beef. about any selves, shortages by our­ had happened the beef never have materialized. Friday, August 20, 1948 From 'Here's What I Think' To Here's Who I Am would PASS THE WORp The Mate, seeing that the crew wasn't represented, took the at­ Second. If a Patrolman wasn't titude that the Union doesn't available the Hall should have give a damn about this crew and told us so the first time we took great license with the called. They should have told agreement. He figured nothing us why a Patrolman wasn't able would happen to him as no one to make the ship. A couple of months ago I was would call him on the carpet for If this had happened the Dele­ aboard the SS Kyska as Ship's his misdeeds. gates could have gone to the Delegate. We signed on in New As a result of all this the Hall with the crew's grievances. York and went to Mobile for crew's morale suffered a sever-e There an official could have stores. From there we were blow. The men felt the Union handled the beef over the phone headed for the Far East on a had deserted them. Too, the with a company official. This three-months trip. crew and the Union lost face j method is often used. We arrived in Mobile at 9 with the officers of the ship. If The official at the Hall also A. M. and took- on slopchest the crew wanted to demand any­ could have called the ship's of­ stores. As per SIU procedure, thing it would have a hard time ficers and possibly settled the we called the Mobile Hall for a as long as the officers the Union beef directly. Even if the beef Patrolman. We were told, "Sure, would not back up the crew weren't settled the ship's offi­ a Patrolman is on his way when the ship hit port. cers would then know the Union down." When he didn't show up was aware of the crew's beef and That pretty well sums up the was solidly behind them. Tiiat at 10 A. M. we called again. beef and here is what I feel is would have eliminated the Again the same answer. some constructive criticism: Mate's skirting the contract. By 4:30 P. M. we were getting Those are my suggestions as to First. A Patrolman should kinda sore. No Patrolman, and how the beef on the Kyska could have contacted the ship. If this the ship was to sail at 5 P. M. have been handled, but inasmuch We called once more and, as be­ as that trip has ended and noth­ fore, we were told a Patrolman ing can be done about it now, was on his way. He never this letter is for the pui-pose of • showed up. The next regular member­ eliminating similar beefs on The ship then pulled out of ship meetings will be held other ships. port without having a Patrolman Wednesday evening, Aug. 25 I don't hold the faiTUre in the having been aboard. at 7 P.M. in all ports. With Kyska case to any person in the exception of New York, As a result of this the Kyska Mobile. The chances are that all branches hold their meet­ men received no representation they were vei-y busy and the ings in their own halls. at a time when it was soi'cly call for a Patrolman got lost in New York meetings are needed. This was the ship's last the shuffle, but I do want to call held in Roosevelt Auditor­ port before heading to the Farit to the attention of the officials ium, 100 East 17th Street, East and if the ship were short in all ports so that crews will corner of Fourth Avenue. on stores when it left Mobile it not have to leave port in the These sessions are a good was going to be a long trip and future under the conditions chance for you to hit the a beef-filled one. forced on the Kyska men. deck and speak your piece. This is the sort of beef that That was what happened to From the meeting place can come up in any port. I hope the Kyska. The slopchest was comes the ideas, rules and as a result of this letter it will found to be short many • items. regulations responsible for not have to come up again. The crew, however, suffered the effective functioning of greater harm that just short sup­ Robert Niedermery our Union. plies. Ship's Delegate Take an active part in the SS Kyska NO INSPECTION SIU. Make sure you're at The Mate refused to allow the the meeting. • Remember, the (Ed. Note: The Mobile Port Delegate to check the slopchest time is 7 P. M. All Brothers Agent, of course, is welcome without the Patrolman being must show up promptly. to give his views on this beef present. This cut off finding out i in the pages of the LOG.) CARRASQUILLO FERRARA Branch Meetings BONAFONT ERIKSEN Dut to an unfortunate error in the press room while running off last week's SEAFARERS LOG, the pictures .of the above Brothers, appearing in the LOG feature "Here's What I Think," were incorrectly captioned. With all due apologies to the four Seafarers, here they are correctly identified. From time to time (sometimes too embarrassingly frequently) this happens—but this week we are glad to set the rec.ord straight. To these Brothers: it won't happen again. Of A&G Negotiating Committee {Continued From Page 12) soundings so as to prevent payment of overtime. This revision of the Carpenter's clause shall inthe future prevent such happening. Article IV — Engine Department SECTION 1. WAGES Second Electrician's Union Hiring Hall. wages . shipped from the SECTION 31. WIPER'S DUTIES The Union has agreed in this new contract that Wipers nay be required during their regular work­ ing hours to paint out unlicensed Engine Department forecastles and toilets without the payment of over­ time. The Committee points out that this action is in keeping with the Union's position that an SIU ship is a clean ship. The Committee further points out that the Wiper is now making top wages and should be allowed to do this type oF work which is of great benefit to unlicensed members of the Engine Department, as it will allow tor neater and cleaner forecastles. The Union has secured $12.50 increase acro.ss the board for all ratings. The Union also negotiated under the question of wages that in the future, in,stead of carrying AssistElectricians on board SIU vessels, there shall Instead be carried a Second Electrician at the new Second Electrician wages. The Union feels this is a big gain. In the past, SIU contracted operators have carried Assistants and paid them at the Assistant rate, which is con­ siderably less than the Second's, wages. The Un­ Article V — Stewards Department ion further negotiated with the operator that any SECTION 1. WAGES man who is now sailing as Assistant Electrician on their vessel, and who has Electrician's en­ The Union has secured $12.50 increase across the dorsement, shall, upon the signing of the next board for all rating.s, set of ship's articles, be signed on at the new SECTION 32. DAY WORK Second Electrician wages. The Union further agreed that those men now The Union has agreed under this section, para­ sailing SlU-contracted vessels as Assistant Electrigraph (D, that on vessels which carry passengers cijuis, and who do not have Electrician endorse­ the purpose of taking care of those passengers, once ments, shall have the opportunity to remain in extra Utilitymen who have been placed on board for that company's employ on board that vessel as those passengers are discharged, such extra Utilitylong as they care, and shall be at the next sign­ men as carried may then be required to sougee pas­ ing of ship's articles given, in addition to Assist­ sengers quarters as part of their routine work. ant Electrician wages, the $12.50 increase. It was Your Conuniltee points cmt that this change in further agreed that, when this particular type of contract wiU make it more desirable and possible Assistant Electrician quits the vessel he is on, for SIU contracted operators to go into the com­ the job shall be filled by a Second Electrician at bination freight ship-passenger ship trafific of the eleven pB.ssenger type, thus creating more jobs for our membership. Your Committee further points out that the Utility Messman is the only member of the SIU Stewards Department under this agreement who may be required to do this type work, and he may be* required to do such work only after passengers' are discharged. Commencement Date Your Committee has agreed and stipulated in this new contract that the effective dale of wages on all vessels shall be August 17, 1948. Youi- Committee further agreed that the commencement date of the new contractual terms other than wages shall be on the first signing of articles of vessels after the date of the signing of this new contract August 17, 1948. Your Committee points out that this was necessary due to the fact that, while it is possible that wages could go into effect on all vessels, it is an impossi­ bility to apply new working conditions in the same manner. Conclusion • Your Committee recommends tb you the full adop­ tion of this report. We base this recommendation on the fact that this contract, as outlined in this report, fepresents great gains for our members not only in their earning capacity and working rules but, equally important, more actual job security than ever before ' achieved, not only by oiu: own Union, but by any Union in the Maritime Industry at anytime. PAUL HALL ROBT. A. MATTHEWS J. P. SHULER JOE ALGINA LINDSEY J. WILLIAMS CHARLES HAYMOND �Friday. August 20. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief Juan resolution to the Head,TAMPA—Chairman. Tony Soquarters Committee. sa. 24467; Recording Secretary. Ralph Seckinger. 307; Reading 4 4 4 NEW YORK — Chairman, Clerk. Bob Hall. 26060. Charles Haymond. 98; Recording New Business of all Branches REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL holding regular meetings was PORT DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED Secretary. Freddie Stewart. 4935; read and all were accepted with Boston 39 27 34 100 12 5 18 35 Reading Clerk, Eddie Parr. 96. Minutes of previous meetings the exception of Savannah, New York ...v191 226 227 644 164 174 165 503 in other Branches read and ac­ where that part giving the Ag­ Philadelphia 123 65 41 229 * 60 49 33 142 cepted for resolution in San ent authority to excuse members Baltimore 277 152 134 563 1.56 94 82 332 Juan proceedings calling for pur­ was not concurred with; and Norfolk , 88 52 38 178 62 20 ' 21 103 Puerto Rico, where that part of Savannah 76 54 50 180 9 5 5 19 chase of new Hall there. In dis­ the minutes referring to the Tampa 28 40 32 100 27 30 29 86 cussion, several members pointed purchasing of a building was Mobile 216 263 190 669 97 79 79 255 out that it was more important referred to Headquarters Com­ New Orleans 188 128 150 466 164 129 153 446 that buildings be gotten in other Brother Dan Butts, mittee. SUP and Great Lakes Galveston 102 47 • . 21 170 71 24 13 108 ports first. former Port Agent in San Juan, minutes were posted on the San Juan (FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE) held that the locality under con­ board. The Agent reported that *San Francisco 43 28 19 90 18 15 14 47 sideration was not a good one, shipping was holding fair with GRAND TOTAL 1,371 1,082 936 3,389 840 624 612 2,076 and that the px'ice asked was too bookmembers having no trouble 'Note: Szui Francisco figures cover one week period only. high. The motion to non-concur getting a job within a few days carried. Port Agent pointed out after registering He reported that the building was coming along that the Secretary-Treasurer in­ ship dated July 28, were read the SS Yarmouth. Report ac- that despite lull in maritime, nicely with the likelihood that struct the Baltimore Agent to and accepted. The Dispatcher cepted. The reports of the Pa­ shipping in New York was conour side would be finished by investigate and submit a report made his report—229 registered, trolman, Dispatcher, and the Ag- t'nuing at fair clip. He also inthe last of the week. Showers on property suitable for a new and 142 shipped—which was ac- ent's Financial Report were made | formed membership that the could be had by membex-s by Hall there. Carried. Motion to cepted. One minute of silence and accepted. The resolution Bernstein Shipping Company asking the Dispatcher for the request Headquarters to send ad­ for departed Brothers. Meeting from Puerto Rico was voted was scheduled for a hearing be­ key. Report accepted. The Sec­ ditional copies of Branch min­ adjourned at 8:00 P.M. with 195 down with 90 bookmen against fore Maritime Commission, on its retary-Treasurer's report on the utes and reports so that they members present. and none in favor. One minute application for subsidy to oper­ signing of a two-year contract could be posted on bulletin of silence for departed Brothers. ate two passenger ships to Ant­ 4 4 4 with Mississippi was accepted, board. One minute of silence foxwerp and Rotterdam. In verbal 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO — Chair­ with a vote of thanks to the departed Brothers. report the Secretary-Treasurer man. A. S. Cardulio. 24599; Re­ GALVESTON—Chairman. Val New York Negotiating Commit­ announced record gains won in 4 4 4. cording Secretary. A1 Bernstein. James. 7803; Recording Secre­ tee, and a rousing vote of thanks SAVANNAH—Chairman. W. J. 21065; Reading Clerk. G. Mett- tary. Keith Alsop, 7311; Reading Mississippi contract signed in to New Orleans Port Agent, Bull (Bill) Brantley. Gill; Recording ing. 49839. New Orleans. He also discussed Clerk. R. WilUirn. 37739. Sheppard, for a good job. One status of negotiations with oper­ Previous minutes dated July Secretary. Frank Richardson. Galveston Branch minutes for ators of Atlantic and Gulf Ship minute of silence was observed 38220; Reading Clerk. Charles 21, were read and accepted. New July 28, and Financial Report 'for departed Brothers. Business only of Branches hold­ for July 31, and August 7, x-ead Ownex's Association and declared Starling. 6920. Motions made to accept and ing x-egular meetings was read and accepted. Moved and car­ that the same contract as Mis­ 4 4. 4. sissippi's demanded of them, in­ BALTIMORE—Chairman. Ben file minutes of all Branches af­ and accepted. Motion by ' San- ried to accept the Tx-casurcr's cluding the $12.50-$25.00 wage -Lawson. 894; Recording Secre­ ter reading New Business only. ford, 33251, to notify Harry Financial Reports for July 24, hikes and other prominent fea­ Assistant Secretary and 31. New Business of Bran­ tary. Robertson, 30148; Reading West Coast and Great Lakes Johnson, minutes were posted. The Agent Treasurer, SUP, to ask all SUP ches holding meetings was read tures. Vai'ious matters of gen­ Clerk. A1 Stansbury. 4683. eral interest were discussed xmBaltimore minutes for July reported that shipping had been Agents to forward minutes of and- accepted. Special meetings. der Good and Welfare. One min­ 28, Baltimore Financial Report slower for the past couple of their Branch meetings to the Agent's Reports, West Coast and ute of silence was observed for for July 31, and the Secretai-y- weeks. He reported that he had San Francisco A&G Branch at Great Lakes Minutes were ac­ departed Brothers. Treasurer's Weekly Financial paid off the SS Southland (South their new address, 85 Third cepted and filed. Galveston Ag­ 4 4 4 Report for July 21, were all read Atlantic) in Jacksonville, with Street. Second by D. Bell, and ent's, Patrolman's,, and Dis­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, a few beefs, and that he ex­ several. Carried. The West Coast and accepted. Only New Business patcher's reports were accepted. Leroy Clarke. 23062; Recording of Branches holding meetings pected to pay off the SS South- Representative's report and the A wire from the Secretary- Secretary, Johnny Johnston. 53; was read. All were accepted. wind Friday. Two ships were Patrolman's report were read Treasurer notifying of the sign-, Rg^^ing Clerk. Buck Stephens. West Coast and Great Lakes expected for the next week but, and accepted. Under New Busi­ xng of the new contract with ^0 Minutes were posted, and all being on regular runs, there ness, there was a motion to ex­ the Mississippi Shipping Co. was New Ox'leans previous minutes ship's minutes were forwarded would be few replacements. Ac­ tend a vote of thanks to the read and accepted with a vote for July 28, read and accepted. to the Editor of the LOG. The cepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's San Francisco Building Commit­ of thanks to Bull Sheppard, New New Oxdeans financial reports for Secretary-Treasurer's report on Report, and his Financial Report tee. Carried. Under Good and Orleans Agent. Under New Bus­ July 31, and August 7 accepted . the signing of a two-year con­ for July 17 and 24 were read Welfare it was decided to fol­ iness thex-e was a motion that as x-ead and audited. The Secre­ tract with Mississippi was ac­ and accepted. The Dispatcher's low the Building Committee's profits from the coca cola and tary-Treasurer's financial reports cepted with a vote of thanks. Report was made £ind accepted. report in laying out the new cigarette machines be u.sed at of July 24 and July 31, read and Under Good and Welfare there HaU. The Building Committee the Agent's discretion. Carried. The Agent's, Patrolmen's, and accepted with exception of San Dispatcher's Reports were made was discussion on why the move explained that the delay in Motion by J. Petro, G-133, that Juan. It was moved .to non-con­ had not been made to the new opening the San Francisco Hall he be aUowed to ship. Amend­ and all accepted. One minute of cur in that part of the San Juan silence was observed in mem­ Hall which is being paid for. was caused by the difficulty in ed, that Petro go back tc Balti­ minutes relating to the purchas­ Meeting adjourned 7:35 P.M. with finding suitable quarters, and more and square away with the ory of departed Brothers. The ing of a new building, and re­ 88 men present. that the final success of the situation on the Ore Line ships Union if possible, but that if Committee was not the result Galve.ston Branch meeting of commended that the Union con­ 4 4 4 was discussed on the floor under PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. of good luck, but rather came July 28th is concurred in up fine the buying of buildings to Good and Welfare. L. A. Gardner, 3697; Reading about through hard work and and down the Coast that he be the main-land. The Agent re­ 4 4. 4• Clerk. M. Cerelli. 24820; Record­ walking all over town until the placed in the Social Register. ported that the business aff£dx:-s of the port were. in very good NORFOLK—Chairman. Ander­ ing Secretary. D. C. Hall, 43372. right place was located at a Carried. shape. In line with the Union's reasonable rent. One minute of son. 5510; Recording Secretary. All New Business of Branches 4 4 4 program of saving money when­ silence for departed Brothers. Baker. 30907; Reading Clerk. holding meetings was accepted, ever possible, the Union has MOBILE — Chairman. Oscar Roundlree. 36979. except that part- of Savannah 4 4 4 rented the old Hall which it Stevens. 115G; Recording Sec­ BOSTON—Chairman. J. GreenNorfolk minutes for July 28 minutes pertaining to the Agent owns at 339 Chartres Sti-eet, to retary. Jeff Morrison. 24213; read and accepted. The Nor­ acting on excuses, which was baum. 281; Recording Secretary. Mrs. J. Randall for $100 per folk Financial Reports for July non-concux-ed with. The New C. L. MacDonald. 50632; Read­ Reading Clerk. H. J. Fischer. month. It is stipulated that the G-59. 31 £md August 7, accepted. Sec­ York Special Meetings of July ing Clerk. J. Arabasr. 29836. place is rented on a monthly Minutes of meetings held in The Boston Branch minutes retary-Treasurer's Financial Re­ 15, and 19 were accepted, as basis so that in event of strike ports for July 24 and 31 read well as the Norfolk Special for July 28, were filed. All New Philadelphia, New Orleans, and and the space is needed, the and accepted. New Business of Meeting of July 24. Great Lakes Business of other Branches hold­ Baltimore were referred to New Union can take possession. The Branches holding meetings were and SUP Branch Minutes wex-e ing meetings were read and ac­ Business. All other Branch min­ read and accepted with the ex­ posted. The Agent reported that cepted except Puerto Rico, where utes were accepted with only Agent further reported that an ception of Puerto Rico Min­ shipping was holding fair, and a motion was made to non-con- New Business being read. Motion agreement had been signed with utes, which were held over to that half of the payoffs were cur with the resolution on the to accept the communication the Mississippi Shipping Co., in New Business. The Agent re­ A&G-contracted tankers. He urg­ new building, as it was felt from the Secretary-Treasurer on which many gains had been ported on the progress of the ed the members to take these that it called for too much the signing of the Mississippi achieved for the Union, includ­ Negotiating Committee, on the jobs. The* membership was given money for a building in Puerto agreement, and a vote of thanks ing a substantial raise, a twoefforts being made by the Un­ a "report on the negotiations be­ Rico, and further that we should was given to New Orleans Ne­ year contract, and the maintainion to obtain draft deferment ing carried on by Headquarters set up new Halls in the States gotiating Committee for their ance of the Union Hiring Hall. for seamen, and he gave a res­ Negotiating Committee with var­ first. Ernest Tilley reported that good work. The Headquarters The report was accepted with a ume of business and shipping ious SS operators and he ex­ he had been appointed by the Report was accepted. The Ag­ vote of thanks. The Patrolmen for the past two'weeks. He re­ plained the necessity for com­ Secretary-Treasurer to relieve ent, Patrolmen, and Dispatcher reported on various beefs, with ported that shipping would not plete cooperation by the entire Brother Siekmann who had gave their I'eports which were nine payoffs, and seven signons be good in th^ following weeks. SIU membership at this time. asked for leave. He further re­ accepted. One minute of silence in the past two weeks. Ac­ Report accepted. Motion made Report accepted. A communica­ ported that the membership had was observed for departd Bro­ cepted. Dispatcher reported 466 that the New Business and Res- tion on seaman's imemployment been cooperating in hitting the thers. Under Good and WeKare, registered and 446 shipped. The Dlution from Puerto Rico be compensation was accepted and Cities Service ships that come the membership was warned to Secretary-Treasurer's report on tabled until the Union completes posted. The Secretary-Treasurer's to this area. Negotiations were turn all overtime in within 72 the new contract with the Mis­ the building program in Con­ Financial Reports for July 24 and expected to start with Eastern hours as per the agreements. sissippi Shipping Co. was continental U.S. ports. Amendment 31, and his Report To Member­ on a winter manning scale for Motion carried to refer the San cur-red with. A&C Shipping From /ufy 28 To Aug 10 I �• Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 20, 1948 WHAT ttmMK., .V. QUESTION: The A&G District of the SIU has signed eight more companies to the same contract previously won from the Mississippi Shipping Company. What do you think of the contract and which of its features do you consider to be outstanding? • • ' A - - ir-"' "V ~ A. GOLDSMIT, Ch. Steward: G. W. (BUI) CHAMPLIN, Bosun: HAL (Sandy) WILLIAMS. GUer: T. MOVER, Night Cook & Baker: p. SCHOENBORN, Carpenter: I think our Negotiating Com­ mittee deserves the thanks of all seamen for setting up the high­ est wages and best conditions in maritime history. It's another record gain for the Seafarers. With such a remarkable con­ tract, I think it's damned diffi­ cult to pick any particular fea­ ture as the best. Our manning scales are guaranteed for two years, something very important in this critical times. And the way has been opened for get­ ting more jobs through elimina­ tion of penalty clauses, which Other less aggressive unions had been capitalizing on. We've won e lot. The best contract in maritime history has just been signed. It is good, not just because of the pay increased, but it is good be­ cause of the conditions that are insured. Making the contract for two years instead of the usual one, is a piece of foresightedness on the part of the nego­ tiators. Often, to those ashore, a contract Ipoks good because it carries a pay increase, but the smooth working of a contract at sea is the real test of the actual conditions under which we work and live. The many clarifica­ tions are what guarantees this smooth working. From what I have reaif of it, the contract appears to be about the finest that could be ob­ tained. The wage increases, of course, are okay. So is the twoyear duration, with the set man­ ning scales. These provisions show the Union has foresight, especially in view of the state of maritime today. The penalty clauses were wisely amended, because the old provisions had us at a disadvantage. Now we'll be able to get some of those jobs back that have been going to other outfits. And the more jobs we can get at our monthly pay rates the better it wUl be for our members. The contract just signed, espe­ cially with the provision making it run for two years, is a very good one. Every one of its fea­ tures are outstanding: the wage increases, guaranteed manning scales and so on. The commit­ tee used good sense in paving the way for more jobs by amend­ ing the penalty clauses that were causing us to lose ships. My only objection is that chances for overtime in the Stewards De­ partment are being narrowed down. I have observed that the men themselves have been re­ sponsible by attempting to stretch jobs. I've objected to this right along. We were successful in ironing out several sore points that have been a drawback to us. Now they constitute a strengthening of our economic position for the days ahead. One of our major gains is the two-year contract, replacing the usual one-year agreement. The clause with re­ spect to penicillin was sorely needed. Up to now many men have been in a trying position when they became ill aboard ship. Such won't be the case any more. I believe that, in time, the adjustments in the coal, coke and copra penalty clauses will bring a vast im­ provement in shipping for Sea­ farers. ANTONIO CRUZ, MM: ROY GRUNDER, Utility: ROBERT MCQUEEN. Bosun: JOHN W. RIEBEL. Wiper: THOMAS CULLY. AB: As far as I am concerned the contract is, in general, a big gain for the men of the SIU. As a Steward Utility I'm not too crazy about the part where the Utility is to sougee out pas­ sengers' quarters without the payment of overtime. It's a lot of work cleaning these quarters two times a trip. Of course, if the company, through this, is going to add another man to the manning scale, then it's okay with me. I think they should put a man aboard to do the sougee work solely. I'm also solidly behind giving up the penalty pay for coal and coke if it means more jobs. I feel we' have a very good contract here, especially since the Bosun receives a $25 in­ crease in pay. I've been pulled out of my sack too many times in the night for foolish jobs; I'm glad to hear that's now in the past. I've always been of the opinion that a Bosun shouldget 3rd Mate's pay, or at least a greater differential from the AB. This brings that close into line. I also like the two-year period. The "Taft-Hartley law is bad enough, but there's no tell­ ing what Congress will try to add to it to make it tougher. This way we're covered' for a long time to come. Any contract that advances the cause of unionism and the wel­ fare of our own membership as this new contract has is 100 per cent okay with me. I've been a member since 1941 and, with each new contract won by our Union, I've seen the member­ ship's well-being improved. With this new contract, the SIU has ably met the threat to our liv­ ing standard by record wage in­ creases. I think the new coal and copra clauses are more im­ portant than many guys will think. It is a move to increase employment for Seafarers and anything that will, mean more ji^ I endorse wholeheartedly. I think that the boost in pay is the most important thing. And I like the feature that enables the Union to reopen talks on wages and other monetary mat­ ters. Getting a two-year con­ tract in these times was a smart move. And the two-year pro­ vision is made even more im­ portant by the fact that the present manning scales are .guar­ anteed for the life of contracL This is additional job security for the membership. I look for other maritime unions to foUovir, our lead. All seamen will eventually profit by our con­ tract, as in the past V While you'll hear no kick com­ ing from me on all the gains in the new contract, the one part that I most like is the two-year period. As far as I am con­ cerned, the longer the contract is in force the better I like it. Under the two-year set-up the wages, overtime and subsistence can be boosted while the rest of the contract holds fast. This way there is little chance of the op­ erators worming out of any of its provisions. Of course, the manning scale is assured of re­ maining as it is, thanks to the new clause won by the SIU's eiegotiating committee. ; � 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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FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1948 No. 35 Registration For Draft Begins; Seamen s Statas Still Unsettled Seafarers Signs Two More Oatfits To Top Contract The Atlantic and Gulf District's drive to win for its membership the highest wages in maritime history made more headway this week, as two more operators capitulated to the SIU's demands for a two-year contract boosting pay by $12.50 and $25. Latest to sign the SIU contract, which has become the pattern for the maritime industry, were the Waterman Steamship Corporation and the IllinoisAtlantic Steamship Company. Negotiations with the Waterman outfit, one of the largest dry cargo operators in the world, classification under the old draft According to Section 4, Public set-up, on the basis of having Law 759: "Any citizen of a foreign obtained the Maritime Commis­ sion's Discharge of Substantially country, who is not deferrable Continuous Service, should hold or exempt from training and on to it, as it may help when service under the provisions presented to the new Draft (.of the law) shall be relieved were brouglit brougiit to a successful from liability for training and conclusion i:i Mobile, where the Boards. Men who are entitled to this service... if. prior to his in­ Union was represented by a Discharge, and who have not duction into the armed forces, sub-Negotiating Committee head­ In the SEAFARERS LOG he has made application to ed by Cal Tanner, SIU Agent in yet obtained it, are advised to be relieved from such liability that port. of August 6th. it was re­ got it now, as it may weigh in the manner prescribed by ported that men owed money The Illinois-Atlantic company Just what the status of mer­ heavily later on, in obtaining de­ and in accordance with rules was brought into line by the chant seamen will be under the ferment. for service on War Shipping and regulations prescribed by SIU Headquarters Negotiating draft is not clear at the moment, Administration ships could the President; but any person Committee in New York. MORE CONSIDERATION though it will probably be avail­ make all claims through the who makes such application able by the time actual induc­ EXPIRE IN 1950 From the experience of the shall thereafter be debarred District Auditor. Maritime tions begin on September 22. Both contracts, identical with membership under the wartime from ber.->ming a citizen of the Commission. 45 Broadway. those previously wrested from An executive order by Presi­ draft set-up, it was found that United States." New York City. the Mississippi Shipping Comdent Truman set a classification those who registered in port Important for Seafarers is the p^ny in New Orleans and eight system closely following the cities were given more conside­ The LOG has been in­ system used during the war. ration on the basis of occupa­ provision allowing men prevent- member companies of the Atlanformed by the Maritime ed from appearing on schedule. tic and Gulf Ship Operators AsThe President officially defer­ tional deferment than those who Commission that this is not because of circumstances beyond | gociation in New York, following red married men, most farmers, registered in inland cities, where their control, to register at a siU action at the point of prothe procedure. Men owed those engaged in activities which the boards were not so well in­ later time. Similarly, those who duction, is effective as of August money for work done aboard are "necessary to the mainten­ formed on maritime affairs. are aboard ship are required to 17, T948, and will expire Sep­ WSA ships are to follow the ance of the national health, safe­ Aliens can exempt themselves register within five days of established procedure of ap­ ty or interest" &nd who are also from service, but only at the cost reaching a U.S. port, or those in tember 30, 1950. As a result of its successes of plying through the agent irreplaceable, men with depend­ of forfeiting their right to ever hospitals or in jail, etc., must the past two weeks, the SIU who operated the ship at the ents, men with wartime military becoming citizens of the U.S. Negotiating Committees in New (Continued on Page 3) time the work was done. service, and many others. York and the Gulf area have The Commission office in FOR ONE YEAR extended the Seafarers' record New York is a bookkeeping wage gains and protective Union office, and handles no funds Further, the President may security clauses to the rmlicenwhatsoever. designate other special activities! sed personnel of 11 companies, as being essential to the national The Commission further including several of the larger Draft Registration dates are from August 30 to welfare in the future. When de­ pointed out that even if the contracted outfits. September 18. ferments are allowed they will company does not operate In addition to Waterman and be for a maximum period of any more WSA ships, all Illinois-Atlantic, operators now Everyone, whether citizen or alien, between the one year, instead of six months claims are still to go through bound by the new conditions are: ages of 18 and 28 MUST register. as previously. the company's office. Alcoa Steamship Company, The classifications are: Some companies have Bull Steamship Company, Bal­ Those paying off after these dates MUST register 1-A—Available for military claimed to have turned over timore Insular Line, South At­ within five days after reaching a US port. service. their books to the Maritime lantic Steamship Company, Seas Commission, but the Com­ 1 -A-O—Conscientious objector Shipping Companj', Seatrain Veterans under 26 years of age. although exempt mission says they have not available for non-combatant mil­ Lines, Inc., Eastern Steamship from service, MUST register. received any. If any comitary service. Company and Smith and John­ anies do so in the future, the son, all of which signed in New 1-C—Members of the armed Married men. although exempt from service. MUST SIU will be notified. In that York August 13, and Mississippi forces. Coast Guard, Coast and register. case a notice will be printed Shipping Company, which gave Geodetic Survey or Public in the LOG. (Continued on Page 7) Health Service and certain reg­ istrants separated therefrom. 1-D—Member of Reserve com­ ponent or student taking military training. II-A—Registrant deferred be­ NEW YORK—The SIU's peti­ though the actual election was continue to argue their respective At that time Cities Service cause of civilian occupation (ex­ tion for an election to win certi­ held imder that Taw. cases. Both have agreed to stay had eight ships, but one of them, cept agriculture) fication on the ships of the Cities It was the sam^; old story, ac­ in session until the arguments the SS Lone Jack, did not touch II-C—Deferred because of ag­ Service not included in the orig­ cording to the SIU organizers, are completed which means that an American port during the ricultural occupation. inal certification order issued in who declared that Cities Service the hearings should end Mon­ III-A—Registrant with depend­ May by the NLRB was stalled was simply looking for legal day night. If you have sailed on a by the company this week. loop-holes to delay the inevit­ ents. BROKE PRECEDENT Cities Service ship as Stew­ At hearings before an NLRB able, a full contract with the IV-A—Registrant who has The NLRB examiner will then ard, Bosun. Pumpman or Ma­ examiner here. Cities Service SIU. The Union is countering completed service; sole surviving report to NLRB headquarters in sons of parents whose other child representatives maintained that every move that Cities Service Washington, where the final de­ chinist. report to the Organ­ izing Department on the Fifth or children died in World War Stewards, Bo,sun,s, Pumpmen and makes. cision on the bargaining unit Deck in New York before 10 Machinists could not vote in MEET MONDAY II. will be' made. After that, the o'clock, Monday. August 30. IV-B—Officials deferred by such an election because they The hearings were recessed on election will be ordered. This is important. were supervisory employees. Wednesday, August 25, but rep­ law. SIU spokesmen are contend­ SUPERVISORS OUT resentatives of the Union and ing that Bosuns, Stewards, Ma­ IV-C—^Aliens. Under the Taft-Hartley Act, the company will reconvene with chinists and Pumpmen are un­ voting period. Since then the IV-D—-Ministers of religion or supervisory employees cannot be the NLRB examiner on the licensed crewmembers and for company has acquired eight ad­ divinity students. included in a bargaining unit. morning of Monday, August 30. that reason cannot be classed ditional ships. IV-E—Conscientious objectors In last winter's previous vot­ Seafarers who have sailed Cities as supervisory employees. It is In protesting the limited cer­ opposed to combatant and noning on the seven Cities Service Service ships in any of the four up to the company to prove to tification, the SIU maintained combatant training and service. ships which have already been disputed ratings should report the contrary. that the NLRB had not followed IV-F—Physically, mentally or certified. Stewards, Bosuns, to the Organizing Department on The present controversy arose its own precedent set in the morally unfit. Pumpmen and Machinists were the Fifth Deck in New York when the NLRB's certification Isthmian case—when the SIU V—Those who became 26 years included in the voting unit. In before 10 o'clock that morning, order based on last winter's el­ was certified as the bargaining old after registering and conse­ that case, the voting unit was the Organizers announced. ection aboard Cities Service agent for Isthmian ships, the quently are exempt from service. agreed to before the Taft-Hart­ ;When the hearing reconvenes, ships covered only the seven NLRB did not restrict certifica­ tion to the ships voted. Men who were given the 1-G ley Act went into effect, al­ the Union and the company wiU ships actually voted. NEW YORK—Beginning Aug. ust 30, all men between the ages of 18 and 26 must register for the peacetime draft, regard­ less of any basis they may have (or think they have) for defer­ ment from actual military serv­ ice. Those who have already reached their 26th birthday, however, need not register. WSA Money Due Points About The Draft Cities Service Eiection Stail Seen At End �Page Two THE SEAFJ^RERS LOG Friday. August 27, 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 Start Thinking Now Time seems to flit by faster for Seafarers than it does for people in shoreside occupations. A few sign-ons, a few payoffs—and before you know it a year is rolling by. With this vision of fleeting time before us, it might be a good idea to begin mulling over a mighty important piece of Union business. Although nominations for the various posts in the Atlantic and Gulf District are not scheduled to be opened for several weeks, right now seems to be the correct moment to begin thinking about the annual elections. At least, we should be taking stock of the men who might serve the Union next year. Briefly, the qualifications for nomination are that the candidate must be a U.S. citizen and a bookmember of the A&G District for at least two years. Candidates for Agent or Patrolman must have three years sea service in any one of the three departments. Candidates not now in office must show four months of discharges for the Current year. Qualifications for the positions are comparatively easy for any member to meet. Most Seafarers can qualify easily. But these qualifications are only the very minimum a man needs to serve his Union. To properly appraise the worth of a Seafarer and his ability to do a first-rate job as a Union official, it is wise to observe the tangibles. In other words, to look at the record—of the past year, for example—to see what a member has done to indicate his interest in the SIU, and what he has to offer the membership in the way of service in its behalf. Hospital Patients This looking at the record is clearly not confined to those now in office. There are many Brothers who are not officials who continually arc active to further the Union's advance. Some of these active rank-and-filers have been your own shipmates. They are the men who are always These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, ready and willing to accept responsibility in getting Union as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging jobs done. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Men Now In The Marine Hospitals They arc the men who serve as shipboard Delegates, who act as members of shoreside committees, who present recommendations that will benefit all hands in our Or­ ganization. These are among the men to be considered by you in making your decision on nominations. The nomination of men who might ultimately serve as Union officials is a serious business. In doing so, you are offering the names of men whom you regard as capable of carrying out your—and the rest of the mem­ bership's—decisions, to represent you in dealings with the operators and otherwise conduct the business of the Union. Ju^ as members placing the names of their Brothers in nomination must do so seriously, the recipients of this honor must accept it in absolute seriousness and with all sincerity. No one should labor under the misapprehension that a union election is a popularity contest. There is too much at stake for all of us in maritime in these critical days to take our Union offices lightly. Let us nominate as many men as possible. The more qualified Seafarers nominated, the better the chance that we will get outstanding representation for the Atlantic and Gulf District. Let's just make si^-e we make merit the measure of our choices. I writing to them. MOBILE HOSPITAL E. D. JENKINS A. C. McALPIN E. E. JARRETT C. GLOVER L. M. KYSER W. ANDERSON A. C. SIMPSON H, R. LOWMAN E. A. GRADY P. HUSEBY C. H. WILLIAMS 4" BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. L. C. HOLMES JACK McCRANIE GETTIS LIGHTFOOT WILLIE WHITE JOSEPH W. BOURGEOIS WM. T. ROSS STANLEY GELAK PERCY BATSON M. C. EL MORES J. W. SPENCER CHRIST B. VIKIN JAS. K. CHARLESWORTH EDW. A. MORGAA J. ROOS DAVID WARDEN H. W. SPENCER JOS. W. BOURJOIS F. BECKER C. MORALES R. J. PURCELL JOHN J. SCHWABLANK C. SIMMONS STANLEY GELAK WM. T. ROSS EDW. A. MORGAN M. C. EL MORES S. A SSAN PEDRO HOSPITAL L. TICKLE T. C. KELLY M. BYERS t. t- tNEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL STELLY C. FORMAN E. LIPARI R. F. BLACK J. DENNIS L. C. MASON A. LOOPER C. ANDERSON RALPH PIEPHET V. R. NORTH V. P. SALLINGS C. GREEN C. R. GRIMES W. H. COLBOURNE M. C. GADDY H. L. SEYMOfUR JAMES FARRIOR E. MULHOLLAND A. SYLVERA 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 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.) EDWIN MAXWELL FRANK WAGNER P. E. CUMARE H. FERDRICKSSON H. MASON G. L. DUXWORTH ED MILLER s. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL A. EWING A. VANELZUELA M. CASTRO J. McNEELY A. JENSBY D. DeDUISEN T. ZEMRZUSKI W. H. NUNN J. BOUYEA W. HUNT R. L. JOHNSTON K. C. CROWE C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. PERRY T. MANDICK C. NANGLE C. W. HALLA P. G. DAUGHERTY ' ! ' �Fiidar. Augiul 27, 1948 Registration For Miiitary Draft Begins THE SEAFARERS LOG IN APPRECIATION? Page Thxee' Absentee Ballots Available To Most Seamen This Year NEW YORK — Merchant Sea-'tion. Application for ballot should men can vote in the coming be made to the County Clerk elections, unless their legal resi-[of the county of the voter's resi­ dence is in one of the few dence. (Couthuicd from Page I) States prohibiting absentee bal­ Connecticut—Ballots must be loting. received not later than Novemalso register within five days The fii-st step in exercising ber 1, 1948. after their release. the right and duty to vote is Idaho—^Application should be Registration will begin with r- 0 you who answered the call of your to obtain the Post Card (Stand- made to the County Clerk for the oldest group—the 25 year ard Form No. 76) application' registration forms required, if olds — registering on the first JL country and served in its Merchant from any of the following the voter did not vote in the day. The other groups will fol­ sources: 1946 general election. Ballots Marine to bring about the total defeat of low on successive days through September 18. Office of the United States must be received by election of­ the enemy, I extend the heartfelt thanks of ficials not later than November Maritime Commission Registration dates for each 1. age group are as follows: Office of the United States the Nation. You undertook a most severe Illinois—Post Card Form No. Shipping Commissioner The oldest group, meaning 76 is not acceptable. Application men born in 1922 after August task—one zvhich called for courage and Local Union Headquarters by merchant seamen may be 30, 1922, will be registered on United Seamen's Service Clubs made directly to the County fortitude. Because you demonstrated the Monday, August 30. Seamen's Institutes Clerk. Ballots must be received Men born in 1923—August 31 In addition to the Post Card by election officials not later resourcefulness and calm judgment nec­ and September 1. Form, an application for a State than November 2. absentee ballot may also be Men born in 1924—^^September essary to carry out that task, we now Maine — Ballots must be re­ made by means of a personal ceived by election officials not 2 and 3. look to you for leadership atid example letter mailed to the Secretary later than November 2. Men born in 1923—September of the State, in which the ap­ Michigan—National, State, and 4 and 7. in further serving our country in peace. plicant has his voting residence, County officers to be elected. Men born in 1926—September or in such other manner as may u u J 1- XI. , u Mississippi — Ballots must be 8 and 9. be nrescnbed by the law of such • j u .u r-.x , : received by the Circuit Clerk Men born in 1927—September State. of the voter's county not later 10 and 11. The State absentee ballot must than the date of the election. Men born in 1928—September be carefully executed in accord­ Montana—Post Card Form No. 13 and 14. ance with the instructions which THE WHITE HOUSE accompany it. The oath may he j^ constitute a valid Men born in 1929—September May 12, 19W taken and attested by a War-! ^PPl^^^tion for baUot. Applica15 and 16. rant or Non-Commissioned Offi-'^^^^ should be made Copies of the Executive Order shown above were for­ Men born in 1930, before cer of the Army or Navy, or byi^^^ statutory form furnished by warded to Seafarers by the President of the United States September 19—September 17 and Masters, First Officers, Chief En-' County Clerk and Recorder extolling them for the important part they played in the 18. gineers and Pursers of vessels. county seat. Ballots must victory of the Allied Nations in World War II. As draft Men born after September 19, documented under the laws of received by election officials registration date approaches—with no consideration being 1930 will register on their not later than election day. the United States. shown to seamen—holders of the Presidential order wonder eighteenth birthday, or within Nebraska—Ballots must be re­ Merchant seamen desiring fur­ just how meaningful cind important are official commendations. five days therefrom. ther information should write to ceived by November 11. North Carolina — Ballots must the Secretary of the State in be received by election officials which he has a voting residence. by election day. Pennsylvania, and Maryland North Dakota — Ballots must no longer permit absentee vot­ Members who forward ing, and in Missouri merchant be received in time for the first XI. ij • J seamen must be present in the meeting of election officials after their membership books to Necessity is the mother of invention, the old saying goes, and order to vote election day. the New York Hall for retire­ Seafarer William Reid happily points to his own experience to Ohio—Post Card Form No. 76 In the following States elec­ ment are urged to mark the prove it. tions will be held November 2, will not be acceptable as an ap­ Stricken with appendicitis aboard the SS Alcoa Clipper July and absentee ballots may be ob­ plication for ballot. Seamen envelope with the notation 17, Brother Reid might have suffered severe complications had tained by applying on the Stan­ should request an ordinary civi­ "Attention: 6th floor." in or­ it not been for the timely decision and ingenuity of the ship's dard Post Form No. 76 unless lian absentee voter's application der to insure quicker hand­ surgeon and several able assistants. from the Secretary of State. otherwise specified below. ling of the matter. In an emergency operation performed in an improvised op­ Arizona—Ballots must be re­ Such ballot must be returned to erating room Brother Reid parted company with his mutinous ceived by election officials not election officials not later than Marking of the envelope in appendix, at 10:30 P.M. when the doctor decided Reid's condition later than the day of the elec­ noon of the fourth day before the manner advised above wouldn't stand waiting until the arrival' of a Coast Guard rescue tion. election. will save time and will result team the next morning. Oklahoma — Ballots must be Colorado—^Ballots must be re­ in prompt return of the book CALL FOR AID received by election day. ceived by election officials not to the sender. Reid began feeling ill the day after the Clipper had left New later than the day of the elecTexas—^Post Card Form No. 76 Orleans. His condition was diagnosed by Dr. A. S. Creniglia, is not acceptable as an applica­ who immediately issued a call tion for ballot. Seamen should for aid to the Coast Guard, since apply to the Secretary of State the necessary implements for the for an absentee ballot. required surgery were not "Vermont—Post Card Form No. aboard. The Clipper radioed her 76 is not acceptable as applica­ SOS at 2 P.M. The ship was tion for ballots. Applicants for then three hours by air from the ballots should write to the nearest base. County Clerk entirely in his According to Magge Greenown handwriting and state the berg, Stewardess on the Clipper, facts necessary to establish his the Coast Guard notified the ves­ right to vote, including the facts sel at 6 P.M. that it "just of his expected absence from the couldn't make it," because land­ polls on election day and the ing a seaplane on the water after reasons therefor. The ballots dark would be a hazardous task. must be received by election of­ Dr. Greniglia decided that the ficers before closing of polls on operation would have to be per­ election day. formed aboard the Clipper with Wisconsin — Post Card Form the tools on hand. Aided by No. 76 should be addressed to Sister Greenberg, Dr. Alvin Ramthe County Clerk of county of bar, a passenger; and C. Henlegal residence. Request should ning. Second Purser, Dr. Cre­ not be mailed to Secretary of niglia prepared for the surgery. State. Ballots must be received Four table spoons were rigged by election officials by Novem­ ber 2. as retractors, and four ounces of Wyoming—Bonafide electors of novacaine were used around the the State of Wyoming are eli­ incision area to deaden the pain, gible to vote. Post Card Form because the customary imple­ No. 76 should be addressed to ments were lacking. the County Clerk. Ballots must At 10:30 Drs. Creniglia and be received before November 2. Rambar were taking off their Residents of States not listed rubber gloves. The appendix Magge Greenberg, Clipper Stewardess, who may write to their respective William Reid, as he appeared 11 days after was so inflamed, a rupture was undergoing emergency appendectomy in im­ likely in four hours, they agreed. assisted doctors during operation, holds ap­ State Secretaries, if they desire pendix shortly after it was removed from information concerning their ab­ provised operating room aboard the Alcoa Reid's convalescence was swift. sentee voting status. Reid. In 11 days he was up. Clipper. RETIRING BOOKS Appendix Spooned Out In Trick Operntion Aboard Alcoa Clipper �THE S E Af ARERS LOG I Page Foux Friday, August 27. 1948 The Membership And Union Policy By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD In looking over the articles submitted to the LOG by other Port Agents on "some subject of general and vital interest to the membership," I see where they have touched on specific Union problems or accom­ plishments. Brother Tanner wrote of the Union's responsibilities to the membership, where it extended and where it ended. Brother Algina covered the correctness of the SrU's course as shown by the NMU's mistakes where they differed and success where they followed us. Brother Gardner spoke of beefs and beefers—a Union problem. The subjects covered by my Brother Agents had one thing in common—each was approached from the standpoint of Union policy on the matter. Inasmuch as the Union's policy in each case was the basis of the article, it seems like a good idea to take Union policy itself as a subject. It's a big hunk to bite off and chew on, but I feel it is of prime impor­ tance to the SIU. Every organization, every government and every Union has a policy. It's the way of life, the road that is followed. Our government charts its course on its foreign and domestic policies: the SIU, too, sets its course by policy. EVOLVES FROM MEETINGS In the SIU, as every member knows, the Union's policy is arrived at through open discussion at mem­ bership meetings ashore and on the ships. Crews offer resolutions, rank-and-filers make motions and Union officials offer recommendations. They all come to the attention of the membership in the same fashion and are critically analyzed by Seafarers in meetings in all ports. Being in a democratic organization, the mem­ bership receives the proposal offered and listens to arguments pro and con. Everyone has his opportunity to support or criticize. If the matter is too big for immediate disposal a committee is set up for the study of the matter and a report on their findings is rendered at the next meeting. When the matter has been put to a vote and the mem­ bership has decided that it shall be policy, the course of the Union in that particular instance is set. Whether it be to conduct a strike or to open a new hall, the matter is settled when the vote is recorded as carried. Union policy has been made and it's up to the elected officials to put it into action and adhere to the course as made by the membei'ship. The membership has bound itself to a program, the officials are bound to follow suit and to enforce that program. We ai'e all familiar with this system, it's been the way of the SIU since its inception. To devote an The Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG has in­ vited the Port Agents to submit a series of articles on issues of general and vital interest to the membership. These articles will not take the place of the Agents' weekly surveys on the state of shipping in their ports and other matters, but will be something in addition. The Editor felt that the Port Agents, because of their positions, would be able to comment wisely on a variety of subjects. The fourth article in this series appears on this page. It was sub­ mitted by Earl (Bull) Sheppard, Port Agent in New Orleans. Members are urged to submit their own views on this and the other articles in the series. Bull Sheppard is one of the original members of the SIU and, since its founding, has participated in the many actions which laid the groundwork for the present size and strength of the Union. During the %var he sailed through all battle zones. While on the ships he acted as Delegate many times. During the Isthmian campaign Brother Sheppard was in charge of all field work. He also took part in the other organizational drives. "free discussion" means involved and pointless haranging and irresponsible and screwball performances. With a firm hand this type can be handled quickly, in union fashion. He only wastes time and once spotted can be set straight by any alert crew. The third type is not ignorant and is not a per­ former in the sense that we know it. He is either a shipowner's stooge or a political crackpot. He may be working for the purpose of destroying the Union by causing dissension in the ranks or he may be attempting to inject a pai-ticular political ideology into Union affairs. Of course, this does not mean a man cannot expound a political belief to his shipmates, but it does mean danger if he is attempting to disrupt union policy that has already been established. WANTS DIVIDED UNION including acting as Organizational Director for the Great Lakes campaign. He also was instrumental in the SIU's successful support to other trade unions, such as the Longshore Beef in 1945. Brother Sheppard, incidentally, has been lauded by other unions as one of the best administrators in his field. He is known as an exponent of direct action, and the SIU has been requested several times to lend Brother Sheppard to unions in need of a capable organizer and administrator. A man of large physical proportions—which earned him the nickname "Bull"—he has played professional baseball, and was a football player of some renown. In maritime. Brother Sheppard is know for practicing the direct action he ex­ pounds. He is a veteran of practically every waterfront labor battle and bears many scars as testimony. Sheppard first assumed elected office in the last election, when he was voted into the post of New Orleans Agent. In his article on Union policy, he covers a field which he terms as being "of prime impor­ tance to the SIU." strength into the organizing of the Isthmian Line. Organizers went into the field and aboard ships. In this the bulk of the membership and officials cooperated wholeheartedly. There were times when SIU men, anxious to do a job, turned up at the company hiring office in such nurnbers that our regular contracted vessels were held up for lack of crews. The union newspaper, the SEAFARERS LOG, became primarily an organizing weapon. More space was devoted to news of the men sailing the Isthmian ships than to all the rest of the Union combined. All down the line the story was the same—the complete subjugation of all Union affairs to the successful prosecution of the Isthmian campaign. Here again, however, a small group of dissenters composed of a few members and one or two officials attempted to throw a monkey wrench in the mach­ inery. The discussion days were past, the policy had been made—but they weren't in an abiding mood. In gin mills, on the ships and at the meetings they started a campaign of dissension. They peddled tales of huge expenditures, they questioned the Union's whole purpose in the drive, they termed as "foolish" the SIU men who went aboard the ships as oi'ganizers. They attempted to cast doubt on the ability of the men conducting the drive. All in all, they were play­ ing the shipowner's game, whether knowingly or not. Of course, the Union could not tolerate these smearcampaigns. Too much was at stake. The whole union structure was tied up in the drive and victory was too close to allow the battle to bog down because of these characters. Where it was found that these persons had acted contrary to the policy of the union, charges were placed against them and they were tried. If the charges were proved the men joined the "99-Year Club." Those A&G officials who had not fully supported the drive were "unofficially" requested This person, be he shipowner's stooge or political crackpot, is the real enemy of the Union. He is attempting to make inroads into what is already accepted union policy. He does not want the Union to remain solid and united. He has an ulterior motive in mind and it is not for the best interests of the members of the SIU. I'm not mentioning these types here solely for the purpose of warning them, nor am I mentioning them so the membership can be on the lookout. Primarily article to this would be a waste of space if that is I mention them because I want to give some examples all that was to be said. It's what happens once a of what they do on occasions and what might happen course has been set that I want to discuss. should the membership in our or any other union Once the policy of the Union has been set the for that matter become lax and allow them to succeed. majority rules. The objectors have had their say Before the 1946 General Strike was called, there and have been overruled. It is their duty to swallow was a great deal of discussion on the strategy and all objections and accept the dictates of their Brother policy to be employed. As we all know there was a Seafarers. We all live under one roof: the SIU. We complete shutdown and complete victory. This was all want the same things: better working conditions, the Union membership's decision, it became policy. better wages and a strong Union. We achieve this by However, even after the Union had decided on a only one course: complete solidarity and internal general strike, there were persons within the Union to terminate their employment in the A&G as officials. The warning was thereby made to the dissenters and harmony. officials, as well as members who wanted to hedge. slackers—the Union's policy was to win the Isthmian Sometimes when the Union's course has been set They didn't want to shut down the industry, they there are those who resist abiding by the member­ only wanted to shut down certain companies. Whether fleet and disrupters would not be tolerated. Those two examples pretty well point up union ship's decision. These persons fall into several cata- they were working for the shipowners or whether policy in the past and how the Union was able to gories. Their aims are not identical, but if they they were proposing their own personal plan iff not secure resounding victories. The 1946 General Strike succeed, the result would be the same. the important thing. The fact remains that they did showed that the solid backing of the SIU was enough There is the person who is ignorant of union policy. not choose to abide by the decision of the Union. to bring the Washington bureaucrats into line. The He was asleep, gassed up or just didn't listen when That was one of the problems successfully over­ the matter was discussed. He natui-ally has it all come. These persons were shown that they were internal solidarity of the Union and adherence to policy made the Isthmian victory complete. Seeing fouled up and tends to confuse others by his con­ acting contrary to the wishes of the membership, that the jobs in Isthmian ships up on the boards in our fusion. This type is not serious. Usually one of the they were acting against Union policy. Most of them Halls is testimony to that. informed crewmembers can straighten him up in short were brought into line, those who took action contrary The Union's policy has, as a result of the complete order by patient explanation or by showing him the to the Union became ex-Atlarttic and Gulf officials, cooperation, proved itself to be accurate in every straight dope in the SEAFARERS LOG. and in a few cases—ex-members. instance. In this we have won the admiration of all Another example came up during the Isthmian drive. Another is the attention-getter sometimes called the other maritime unions, many of which are faction"super militant", or "soap boxer". He knows what This one I particularly remember as we' sweated blood dirren. By our recent action in winning the top wages the policy is, but he wants to attract attention to him­ for years to win this company. • The policy had been (Continued on Page 1^) self, even if he • causes a little disruption. He thinks set: the Union was to throw its entire and complete �THE SEAFARERS Frid&y. Avtgusl 27. 1948 LOG mm Mi mm New York Has Routine Week Of Shipping By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — When things are running smoothly, as they are now in the port of New Yorlc, there isn't much to write about. Noi-mal activity never makes for a big story. So, with matters under control, we'll give a quick breakdown of port ac­ tivity and the status of shipping, and let that stand as this week's report. Both business and shipping re­ main fair for another week. We played host to the usual number of SIU ships and saw off the usual quota. Some of the vessels in port this week, which brought praise from the Pati-olmen, were the Robin Doncaster, Steel Admiral, Bull's Kathryn and Jean, and the Seatrain Havana. Waterman sent us the LaSalle and the John B. Waterman. The Cape Mohican, Mar-Ancha, and the Coral Sea, Coral Sea Steamship Company, also came in for sweet payoffs. The only ship that had anything worth reporting was the Snelling, Alcoa. She paid off in good shape, but we couldn't say the same for the ship. She ran aground during her voyage and the cost of refloating her and making repairs set the company back $160,000. She's going to be around for awhile. THAT'S THE PICTURE That's pretty much the port picture for the week. Other than the ships mentioned we had a few transits, aboard which everything v/ent off per SIU fashion. Here's a reminder that has been mentioned in the LOG sev­ eral times, but it is always worth repeating: If you're an AB and have three years of seatime, go and got that green ticket. Since July 15, the Coast Guard has re­ quired that two-thirds of the ABs on a ship must hold green tickets. Take an hour or so and make the switch. You can never tell when it may mean being re­ turned from a ship because too many blue tickets are already aboard. 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 shotdd 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 she^ 72 hours before ihe slup makes port. From The Sixth Deck By EDDIE BENDER It is every Seafarer's job to see that his dues record is in order. To make sure that your personal records are ship­ shape. it is advisable that you stop at the sixth floor of Union Headquarters in New York and check your book against the file record, at least once a year. Simply tell the Patrolman on duty that you want your book and file record checked. He will be more than glad to help you. Each request of this typo is handled promptly and there is no delay whatsoever. Remember that you should receive a receipt for every payment you make. Issuance of a receipt is your insurance that the payment will be properly recorded to your credit. It is a good policy to keep all receipts issued to you so that, should a clerical error ever occur, the receipts can simplify the process of tracing your payments and thus aid in speedily squaring up your records. Page FHM Boston Seafarers Find Berths Are Scarce As Five-Cent Beer By ERNEST B. TILLEY BOSTON—Branch business has under the contract signed last been running smoothly as usual, year. with .shipping still on the down The convention of the Massa­ chusetts State Federation of grade. Labor, AFL, drew to a close this If you're thinking of heading week, with the majority of the for Beantown be sure to come officials of the central bodies be­ well-heeled with cabbage, as jobs ing reelected. Many of them are are at a premium and the price old friends of the SIU. The of ham and eggs runs high. Governor of Massachusetts, sev­ eral Representatives and the new RANG BELL U.S. Secretary of Labor ad­ dressed the delegates with In keeping with the summer boats contract that was just fiowery speeches and promises to and signed—the first of its kind labor. They sounded fine signed for boats in this categoi-y gave the working guy a sen.se of —we have taken up wheie security. Brother Siekmann left off. We STILL SKEPTICAL covered the Liberty Bell on which we signed up a happy Ncverthcle.ss. judging from the crew. We also shipped four re­ record of politicians and the sit­ placements from the Hall. uation caused by the Taft-Hart­ However, Brother Johnson, our ley law, the boys around the Patrolman, has not been re­ Hall are plentj' skeptical and are lieved of all his headaches as i banking on the strength of the two companies are still working SIU and militant membership ac­ tion to pull us through any beefs that might confront us. The feeling on this score is: Action, not words. Mobile Maritime Council Aids AFL Carmen By CAL TANNER Dean, Jack Oossee, H. Gray, L. Joidon, R. J. Thomas and E. Edwards. As this is being written, our Hospital Patrolman is making the rounds and, when he returns, a complete list of men hospi­ talized in Mobile will be for­ warded to the LOG. Biggest labor development in this port centers around the strike of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, AFL, which is Proof of the politicians' good Workers, CIO, to move in on intentions could be established the docks on the backs of the MOBILE — Shipping in the by their backing of the seamen Carmen was stopped cold by an Port of Mobile was dead slow alert Maritime Trades Council j on the draft issue. last week. Activity was confined here. to five payoffs, three sign ons NOTHING NEW When the dispute between the I and four ships in transit from I State Dock authorities and the I It came as no surprise when other ports. A total of 66 book­ Carmen could not be adjusted, I the International Longshoremen's men and 18 permitmen were the Carmen threw a picketline Association was prevented from shipped from this port. around the docks. striking by government injunc­ Ships paying off this week The UPW commies, although tion this week. were the Cavalier, Roamer, Pur­ they did not have a picketline itan and Cape Remain, all Alcoa, It was the same thing with the themselves, tried to take ad­ and the Wild Ranger, a Waterrailroad workers last June. This vantage of the opportunity to in a n job. All payoffs were leaves the commies an oppor­ get in on the support given smooth, practically no beefs on tunity to work at their old game the AFL Carmen by the other any of the vessels. of rule or ruin. AFL men in Mobile. Best payoff of the week took Brother Lindsey Williams came We of the SIU remember the place aboard the Wild Ranger, down to help out in the beef I beef in the ILA back in 1945, which makes the Puerto Rican and he and the Mobile Agent when the comrades attempted to run. She was in PR during the immediately called a meeting of take over the waterfront. We ILA strike and came in clear the Mai-itime Trades Council of remember the part we played in of beefs with an A-1 crew the port, so that a policy bene­ that bitter struggle. With this aboard. ficial to all could be worked memory before us. we will not SIGN ONS out. tolerate any repetition. The commies were not active A good deal of time last week Sign ons took place aboard' on the picketline, but they spent was devoted to making improve­ the Roamer, headed for the West their time passing out handbills ments around the Hall, as re­ Indies run; the Wild Hanger, and doing a lot of talking which quested by the membership. going back to Puerto Rico, and being conducted at the Ala­ does no good. As the situation Supplying plenty of help were the Antinous, a Waterman ship bama State Docks. now stands, the unions involved our old standbys. Joe Greenbound for Hambui-g. A move on the part of the have 30 days to answer the in­ baum and Fish Rubery, along The four vessels in transit communist-led United Public junction against them. with many others. were the Cape Santiago, Steel Recorder, both Isthmian; the John Laurence, a Waterman coastwise ship, and the Strathmore, of the Strathmore lines. Only one of the ships paying By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ them. We managed to get the ing something is not the best off is headed for the boneyard. logs lifted, and everything was way to deal with a hard-timing BALTIMORE—At last we had She is the Cape Romain. She all right in the end. But the Skipper. It may seem rough, reverts to the Maritime Com­ a turn fxtr the better so far as Skipper did seem to be a little but the best thing is to keep mission after having been ope-| shipping is concerned, and we log-happy. track of all the beefs and hold rated by the Alcoa outfit for sure hope it stays that way or them for the payoff, if they can't BETTER WAY improves still more. quite some time. be settled by the Delegates. We paid off seven ships and Indications are that shipping This Skipper was strictly a Everybody here is pretty will be slow during the coming signed on the same number. bell-to-bell man and so was his happy about the pay raise, eifweek. Only a few of the ships There woi'c throe Ore ships, one Chief Engineer. That was how cept that some of the Stewards operated by the major companies Calmar, one Smith & Johnson seem to think they deserved the in this port are scheduled in and a Mathiesen tanker that same boost the Bosuns got. hei'e for payoffs and sign ons. paid off and signed right on Maybe they will get it next time. again. In addition, we paid off a COLLINS BURIED There still are too many mqn Robin and signed on an Isth­ on the beach, because it takes The body of William E. (Red) mian. more than one good week to There were some ships in Collins, former SIU official, who clear everybody out after a bad ti'ansit, too, Alcoas and Waterdied recently at sea while serv­ stretch like the one we've been ing as a Union organizer on a mans for the most part. Once having. Still, things would be new tanker, was returned to again, however, it was the Ore looking fairly good, if so many Mobile this week on the SS Line that held up the port as it has so many times in the past. Bienville, Waterman. men weren't always trying fbr Funeral services were held Seafarers ought to be glad to their favorite ship on their Aug. 23 in this city, and several take those Ore jobs, a little favorite run. oldtimers served as pallbearers. gladder than they seem to be all the trouble came about, al­ sometimes. They really keep us The men in the hospital were Some of the oldtimers on the though technically the men were as happy about the raise as tbe beach in Mobile include Leo going. There were no serious beefs logged for taking a little time Marsh, "Ding Dong" Bell, Louis rest of the boys. They'll be Pugh, M. Oswald, H. (Cherokee) except on the Robin Sherwood. off without saying anything to ready to take the good wages HeUman, Jack Thomason, F. All but a half a dozen of the anbody. Taking time off without say­ when they ace ready to ship. Smith, Johnnie Grimes, George Sherwood crew had logs on Baltimore Sees Turn For Better, At Last �Page Six- TEE SEAFARERS LOG Shipping Siows Down In Tampa For Permitmen Things Are Hopping In The New Frisco Hall TAMPA — Shipping slowed down considerably during the past week in this port. We ship­ ped a few replacements aboard several vessels that were in, but that was the limit of job activity. The ships calling here were the SS Winslow Homer and SS John Laurence, of Waterman; the SS Alcoa Partner; and the SS Edith, Bull. Mississippi's SS Del Alba was slated for this port next week, but was re-routed and will miss Tampa. The Port is still looking for the long overdue payoff, but it appears this won't be realized for about another month. Then we'll have the McBurney in for Overtakes. FINISHING UP The remodeling job on our Hall is now in the finishing stage Friday, August 27. 1948 When the search ended a couple of weeks ago for an A&G Branch in Frisco, Seafarers turned to in typical style to get everything in order as quickly as possible. Some of the Brothers responsible for the ship-shape results are shown above. A vote of thanks was enthusiastically given these and the other Brothers on the beach who had a hand in the job. The first regular membership meeting in the Atlantic and Gulf District's new Branch Hall at 85 Third Street, San Fran­ cisco, was called to order on . T Aug. 18. A large number of A&G Sea­ farers were on hand for the initial meeting in the spic and span aceommodation.s—the result of a recent membership decision in all ports urging establishment of a West Coast Branch Hall. Shipping and business is be­ ing conducted from the new quarters, which is ample enough to permit full Branch activity — including a special room for recreational purposes containing a library, games and free coffee. Union educational material is on hand for all Brothers inter­ ested in the know-how needed to be a good Union man. Union education classes will begin soon. All A&G Brothers in Frisco Here's one lad who did his are invited to make full use of share. He used plenty of el­ the new facility. The telephone bow grease to make those number is DOuglas 2-5475. bulkheads sparkle. The Patrolman Says Bread In Port and things are beginning to have the new look around here. The job would have been com­ pleted long before this, but for the fact that we're in the rainy season. The rains have been about the worst in years and are responsible for the delay. To top it all off, next month is hurri­ cane time and from the looks of things, it could be unpleasant. Hope that, if the winds do start kicking up, they don't bother our building. Several oldtimers are around the beach. Brother Jimmy Jones is still with us. He's taking out­ patient treatment for those burns he received in the explGS|ion aboard the John Bartram last month. Two Seafarers — Mohammed Elsayed and George Griffin — lost their lives as a result of the blast. They were scalded by live eteam escaping from a line con­ nected to the Bertram's deck machinery. NEW YORK—After answering dozens of inquiries on the duties of the Night Cook and Baker, and the making of extra batches of bread for port use, I hope this article will finally clear the air. In the contract, under Section 10, Article 5, the whole matter is clearly put: "Shore bread, (a) The company shall furnish bread from ashore in all continental US ports. When bread is not fur­ nished in continental US ports within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding Sundays and holidays, the Night Cook and Baker shall be required to make the bread and will be paid three hours overtime for each batch of bread baked." MAKE DOUGH That's what the agreement says, so if the clock knocks off 24 hours and no bread is aboard, get to work and whip up a batch, but keep the overtime sheet handy. As long as the overtime is written up correctly, there's small chance of losing out on money which is rightfully yours. Freddy Stewart A partial view of the large number of Atlantic and Gulf District Seafarers who took part in the first regular branch meeting held in the now San Francisco Hall, 85 Third Street, on Aug. 18. Seated at table, left to right, are A1 Bernstein, Chairman; Roy Pierce, Reading Clerk, and H. A. Orlando, Recording Secretary. Steve Cardullo, A&G West Coast Representative, is standing at left. New Contract Cheers Philly, Though Shipping Faiis Off Joe Wread just got in from New Orleans. Others around in­ clude Nevin Ellis, Tony Sosa and B. L. Duke. By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER , sit.r Among them were the Robin Gray, Steel Worker, Mai­ TOUGH ON PERMITS PHILADELPHIA — There is den Vicloxy, and the Marymar. Permitmen should steer clear only one word to describe the Beefs were at a minimum on of this port. We have more man­ shipping situation here this past these scows, so you can see that power around than we will be week—lousy. I believe I'm cor­ things were very .quiet here this able to ship for six months. rect when I say this was the week. However, I hope to have Several jobs come in, of course, first week this year that we more activity to report in the but there is always a bookman coming week. on hand to fill the vacancy. A didn't have one single payoff. Although the shipping picture few rated permitmen are occas­ As a consequence, jobs have has been rather gloomy, the ionally able to ship in the Engine been scarcer than chicken in a boys have been cheered and and Deck Departments, however. Shuler chicken potpie. heartened no end by the success The Agent and Nevin Ellis of our Negotiating Committees Someone started a rumor in New York and New Orleans spent the weekend doing a bit around the Hall that there was in winning the best contracts of fishing. Luck was good and they caugh a nice string — 80 a steel cable stretched across the ever held by any maritime . Bhellcrackers and a load of . other mouth of the Delaware River, union. fish. The water was high so this The subject of the new conand some of the boys have been was a pretty good catch. ti-acts has been kicked around hinting very strongly that this All hands agree the new con­ quite a bit here and the one con­ tracts represent about the finest foul deed was conceived in the clusion is: "A better job couldn't bit of negotiating ever done by minds of some of our Port have been done." • any maritime union. The Hiring Agents nearby. Maybe so! May­ This feeling, coupled with the Clause tops all the other good be so! fact that the National. Maritiiiie clauses in our first-rate contract. A few ships were here in tran- ^ Union imrnediately cried for the same thing the SIU won by hard work and membership job action, has caused SIU men here to throw out their collective chests. It has reached the stage where when an SIU man meets an NMU imfortunate, the latter has a strong tendency to blush and slink out of sight. Before signing off, I'd like to say something to certain guys who have walked off ships owing their shipmates money. I think these guys ought to un­ derstand that sooner or later they'll be caught up with. The world is indeed a small place to seafaring men. After a man sweats and labom for his earnings and then loses it, because a "shipmate" doe.sn't have the decency to repay his debts, it is damned good reason to class these runaways with finks and chiselers. For crying out loud, if a Brother is good enough to lend you a helping hand, be man enough to lepay him. If you don't, chances are they'll make up' for it in ^ome way later on. No baseball report this week. The Phillies, I would rather not mention. Neither do I care to say anything about our A's un­ til I see how they come out with the sluggers from the Bronx this NO SYMPATHY ' week end. (Better keep mum. Few guys could have sympathy The Yankees lowered the boom with a character who sneaks on the At'aletics in every one of away from a payoff leaving his the four-game series—Ed.) buddies hung up, after they had That's all for now. Hope to befriended him and-shown, trust have more cheerful news'for youin him by lending him dough. ; ail next week. . - �Friday, August 27, 1948 THE S E A t A R E R S L O G William Moore Rites Held In New Orleans CELEBRATING AFL WATERFRONT UNITY Page Seven ' :I . ,i . NEW ORLEANS — Funeral services fur William H. Moore, a member of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, who drown­ ed July 11 at Biemen, Germany after falling from a .ship's gang­ plank, were held heie last week. Burial was in the St. Vincent de Paul Cemetary. Born in Alabama, May 14, 1916, Brother Moore became a member of the SIU Sept. 21, 1939, joining in the Port of Phil­ adelphia. He sailed in the Stew­ ards Dcpai tment and held Book No. 5950. Sui'viving are Ri'oth(n' Mooie's •wife, the former Miss Gloria Portie, of New Orleans; his father, Guy Moore, of Columbus, Ga., and four sisters and a bi-other. also of Columbus. • The formation of an AFL Maritime Port Council in Puerto Rico recently was cause for celebration by members of the unions involved. The local committee of the International Long­ shoremen's Association sponsored an affair in Ponce in honor ot Ramon Mejias, president of the ILA Ponce local, and Sal Colls, SIU Port Agent in San Juan, for their efforts in uniting the Union de Trabajadores de Muelles, Union de Empleados de Muelles, the ILA and the SIU. Brother Mejias is seated at the right of Brother Colls. Wl,^ &'oAunA PILED UP! I don't know whether the Old Man took over from this point, or whether he permitted a demon­ strably unreliable Pilot to con­ tinue to give orders. However, we got full speed ahead. Usually the engines are cut, and the ship drifts around this tortuous turn in the channel. Fascinated, I watched the open rudder chains on the poop deck, hear my feet. To a man offwatch, sitting on a bunk near me I said, "We're going to pile up-onthe starboard reef in a minute! We did. A few minutes of frenzied en­ gine and rudder work, and I felt her loosen. But "full-speed as­ We went down by the head, and I began to have a postively arial view of the poop. But that didn't make the shore look near enough, as our screw tried to emulate an airplane prop. In fact the shore receeded as our brave Captain cut across the bight. Having no intention of swim­ ming ashore with a couple of hundred weight of reinforced concrete on my aching arm, I got a lifejacket. I understand that our hero, hearing of this, didn't like- it. Oh, well, you can't please everyone. If he'd heard I'd pack­ ed another jacket in my seabag, NO TRIAL RUN I'm sure he'd have been awfully angry! Late starting to leave, and delayed in doing so, the Old Man wanted to get to La Romana, a normal two hours run east. We neglected to make a short cruis­ ing run in the vicinity of a safe {Cont'mued from Page I) haven, to find out how our plates way in face of job action on would open up after having dec­ orated three coral reefs with Aug. 6. The wage increases call for rivet-heads. (I'll bet the sea$12.50 across the board for all ratings in all Departments, with the exception of Bosun who re­ ceives a $25 boost. tern' apparently was not changed to "stop-her." "We're going on the port bank next," I yelled. We slithered or rather grated off the ground, shot across the channel, and ran clear over the opposite reef and into a narrow, long lagoon. Up and down we ran, repeat­ edly ramming the seaward reef. A hook was gotten out, so we ran and heaved, finally clearing into deep water. The Pilot was put ashore. Up Uiilil now Ihere may have been some excuse as to what hap­ pened. What follows is certainly inexcusable. MOBILE — The freighter SS Claiborne, one of 11 ships pur­ chased recently by the Water­ man Steamship Corporation, completed trial tests in the Gulf last week and will be loaded here for her maiden voyage to Hamburg, Germany. The Claiborne is the first oi the vessels bought from the U. S. Maritime Commission, to go into service. Formerly the SS Cherubim, which saw action during the war as a Navy troop transport, the Claiborne was con­ verted at the Waterman Repair Division here. The others will be completed by the end of the year. After its maiden run, the Claiborne will be placed in Waterman's operations between North Atlantic European ports. Of 10,500 deadweight tons, she has a 63-foot, one-inch beam and a 27'i;-foot draft. The Claiborne is 439 feet long. When all 11 vessels have been put in opeiation. Waterman will have a fleet of 55 wholly-owned dry cargo ships, in addition to a large number on charter from the Maritime Commission. The company's latest vessel is named in honor of William Charles Claiborne, who was Governor of Louisiana from 1812 to 1816 and later U. S. Senator from that state. Prove Identity By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN In a previous article I spoke of company men who forget that the first duty of a Master is that of a seaman to his ship. I there gave a story of nearly a quarter of a century ago. Now I'll tell one less than a year old. . On a recent voyage of the Dor­ othy to ports of the Dominican Republic we put in at San Pedro de Macoris, where I had a frac­ tured wrist reduced and put in a cast. At departure, I had noth­ ing to do but sit on the poop and be a sight-seer; and a most extra­ ordinary show was put on for my benefit. We'd barely let go, when the Pilot decided to pile her on a reef. Small boats carried out our liook and we heaved and snort ed. In an hour or so we were off and back in the channel. Sitting back to relax, I made a big mis­ take: for the fun was just in the first stage—the first of many. From here the channel turned a bit right, then swung left around almost a semi-circle of short radius. At the center of this circle a great American dredge was operating, making the shore hideous with its regur­ gitations; but doubtless improv­ ing the harbor, which needs it. SS Claiborne Joins Waterman Atlantic Fleet Anyway, we made La Romana on the last kick of our high-anddry screw without any steerageway upon her, and nearly crash­ ed the bank from sheer inertia. The port's comic-opera tug (which can tow at least two canoes) got a line ashore, so we hedged into the dock. We were safe and sound. In fact, none of us gave a damn if we did sound, as the bottom was but a few feet away. It took divers sixteen days to plug the seven holes in our bot­ tom. Our Puerto la Plata cargo was transferred to the Jean, and we came home light. Who was the smart fellow who said that "haste makes waste?" 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, a check will be given only to the person to whom it is addressed, and then only after full identification is made. Two More Companies Sign Top Contract the record contract from com­ gotiating with the NMU revealed panies represented by the Atlantic that a settlement with the un­ and Gulf Ship Operators, the ion was in sight until the SIU Headquarters Negotiating Com­ announcement resulted in an upmittee expressed hope that all ping of the NMU demand for maritime unions, regardless of "parity." affiliation, would be able to ISTHMIAN TALKS benefit by the SIU's direct ac­ tion and obtain the same gains. The Headquarters Negotiating GUARANTEES SCALES At. that point, the National Committee announced yesterday Another notable feature of Maritime Union was still in that discussions with the Isth­ the two-year agreement is that deadlock with its operatoi-s after mian Steamship Line for a new present manning .scales are guar­ more than three months of ne­ contract are now in progress. anteed for the life of the con­ gotiations. Only several days Developments in these negotia­ tract. The Negotiating Commit­ I before the SIU's resounding suc­ tions will be reported as they tees made this one of their prim­ cess, the operators offered the occur, the committee added. ary demands in view of present NMU a final $7.50. The NMU Meanwhile the SIU will con­ maritime conditions and the pos­ was ready to accept an increase tinue to push ahead on its de­ sibility that a critical period is somewhere between that figure mands for the same contract anemones are still trying, to spit. ahead. and $10.00 a month. with other contracted operators The Union Hiring HaR clause, them out.) When the SIU's wage scale as current agreements expire. No sir—not he! The good old won by the SIU in July, has was released, the NMU stated The 16 newly-organized tanker rustbacket Dorothy, .had to keep been incorporated in the new that it would "seek nothing less outfits will be tackled aftei* most contract's. Under terms of the up to her , delapidated schedule. than parity with the SIU." of the freighter and passenger He. must have solaced himself pacts, the SIU has the right to companies have been signed. The SIU wage increases "forc­ with the idea .^that Chips' sound­ instigate discussions on wages Tug and inland boat operators ed the NMU to take a new ings would keep us afloat, that and all other monetary matters will be presented with Union approach," NMU president Joe our enemy, salt water, would at any time. demands after the tankers have Curran explained. Frank Taylor, Following its announcement never come nearer than when been dealt with. . head of the eperatoi-s group ne­ last week that the SIU had won first sighted. �Page Eight T H E S E AF ARERS LOG Friday. August 27. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS SS Chrysanthy Star Sinks English Fishing Smack; Five Brothers Die The 7,000-ton tanker SS Chry­ santhy Star rammed and sank a fishing smack in a fog off the Cornish coast June 25, resulting in the deaths of five fishermen brothers, according to the story told by the Star's crew which paid off in New York last week. Despite the fact that a life­ boat was in the water five min­ utes after the General Alarm sounded, five of six brothers aboard the fishing boat perished. The only survivor was Ralph Richards, one of the brothers. Daniel Lippy, Chief Steward, reported that a second man, Roy Mewton, a London clerk, was alive when brought aboard and Lippy felt that the man might possibly have been saved if the Captain had not refused to return to England for aid. Lippy added that the man was being given artificial respira­ tion when the Captain ordered him to turn to in the galley. Ralph Richards, quoted in the Daily Express, stated that all hands were on the deck of the fishing' boat when the tanker loomed up 500 yards away in THE SANTA CRUZ AT THE SINGER the fog. They shouted, sounded their fog-horn and lit a flare, but the tanker held course. SURVIVOR'S STORY Ralph reported that he was the only one not wearing seaboots; yet despite the fact that he had grabbed a canvas float, the suction dragged him far be­ low before he rose to the sur­ :'Pil face. According to Red Gibbs, Pa­ trolman who boarded the tank­ er here, the ship was very clean and had an exceptional crew. But the Skipper was another matter. He considered himself an ex­ alted character, invested by un­ limited authority. He drew up and posted a set of 13 rules he called "standing orders" in a stilted hand that looked like a 14th Century manuscript. Nearly every rule has some ref­ erence to himself as the lord and master. Here are a few choice ex­ cerpts: "All crewmembers must: "1. Be diligent in the per­ formance of their duties at all The above photo by SS Isaac Singer crewmember. Julio times. To be absent from sta­ Fiqueroa, shows the Spanish refugee ship Santa Cruz tying tion of work while on overtime up alongside the Singer in mid-ocean. The small ship was pay automatically cancels such navigating the Atlantic under seul solely. overtime pay. "6. Observe those rules and regulations promulgated by my­ self, and those orders lawfully issued by duly accredited Of­ ficers and Petty Officers of the ship. "8. Render assistance when Twenty-nine refugees frpm ^fifteen days previously. He fig­ called upon to do so to any Spain's Canary Islands are safe­ ured it would take him about person acting in the interest of ly in Venezuela today, thanks 15 more days to reach Venez­ maintaining order. in part to the crew of the Isaac uela. Asked why they had "12. Bear the above order in M. Singer, Alcoa Steamship chosen Venezuela, the Captain mind when desiring to see Mas- Company vessel. said the people wanted to go Ici. Good maimers possibly and The Singer's part in the refu­ to a Spanish-speaking country probably will mean good re­ gee's safe arrival came when where conditions were better and ception." the Alcoa vessel encountered the men were freer. They had been refugees aboard the 35-foot sail­ told that Venezuela would ad­ He didn't print, what is evi­ dently another rule of his, not ing vessel Santa Cruz about 1500 mit them. to turn back to port on the miles off Paramaribo, Dutch The Captain then seeing that chance of saving a human life, Gmana in the South Atlantic. the stores were loaded, turned When the small ship was to the Singer and thanked all according to the crew which turned the unique manuscript sighted the Singer hove to in the crew for the aid given them. response to waving from persons He tlien ordered the lines east over to the LOG. aboard the Santa Cruz. Slowly off and set his course west for the ship drew alongside the Venezuela. Singer and in heavy seas made The Singer then proceeded to fast. Paramaribo and loaded cargo him by writipg to 3rd Platoon, Spanish-speaking crewmembers for New Yoi'k. When the ship Co. 'A', 60th Jnfantry Regiment, of the Singer, Carlos Matt and arrived in New York the crew's 9th Infantry Division, Fort Dix. All Aponte, hailed the vessel's feeling of anxiety for the safety skipper and worked as interpre­ of the refugees was dispelled ters for the Isaac's Captain. when one of them found an ob­ The Santa Cruz's Skipper scure item in a local newspaper shouted up that they were flee­ mentioning the safe arrival of ing from Spanish-owned and the Santa Cruz in LaGuaira on Franco dominated Canary Is­ August 8. lands and were bound for LaGuaira, Venezuela. He asked his position and if it would be pos­ sible for the Singer to give them stores as they were completely Send in the minutes of out of food. your ship's meeting to the SHIP TO SHIP New York Hall. Only in that The Singer men, of course, way can the membership act turned to immediately and sent on your recommendations, meat, sugar, soap, coffee and and then the minutes can be canned milk over the side to printed in the LOG for the the tiny ship. During the trans­ benefit of all other SIU ferring of stores, Julio Figueroa crews. took pictures of the refugee ship Hold those shipboard meet­ and queried the Captain on the ings regularly, and send ship's voyage. those minutes in as soon as The Captain told him the ves­ possible. That's the SIU way! RAYMOND W. HILL sel had left the Canary Islands piilil Singer Crew Aids Spanish Refugee Ship In Mid-Ocean Photo shows English coastguardsmen removing the body of Roy Mewton. a London clerk, from the Chrysanthy Star after crewmembers' efforts at reviving him failed. Crewmembers feel that the man could have been saved had the Captain ordered the ship back to port. Keep It Clean! Seafarer Raymond Hill Dons Khaki One of the first Seafarers to It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ join the new, expanded Army, ion that an SIU ship is a clean Raymond W. Hill, formerly Wi­ ship. Let's keep it that way. per, now Private, with one Although most of the crews month of Army life imder his leave a ship in excellent con­ belt, dropped in at the New dition, it has come to the at­ tention of the membership York Hall last week to visit that a few crews have vio­ with old shipmates. When col­ lated this rule. So they have lared for a picture and a.sked gone on record to have all about Army life. Brother Hill quarters inspected by the told the LOG staff that he had Patrolman before the payoff, little to say about the Army and if the conditions are un­ and would be glad to get back satisfactory. he has the right on an SIU ship when his en­ to hold up the payoff until ' listment expired. everything is spic and span. Asked why he had joined. Remember that the Patrol­ Brother Hill shrugged his should­ man can only have repairs ers and replied, "No particular made if he knows what has reason. I just got an urge and to be done. Cooperate by went it." making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one At present he's undergoing copy to the Skipper, and one basic training at Fort Dix, New to the Patrolman. Then youTl Jersey, but expects to be sent see some action. to engineers school shortly. Old shipmates of Hill can reach Send Those Minutes �Friday, Augtist 27. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings $effi4REI? «4M COLABEE, May 9 — Chairman Good and Welfare where it was M. Sams; Recording Secretary G. recommended that the Chief En­ D. Allen. Previous minutes read gineer be asked to repair and and accepted. Motion carried to open the Steward's department have Delegates request Captain heads on the starboard side and to have life-line rigged on cat­ close the one by the messroom. walk aft, and to put up lights There was discussion on clean­ for the safety of the crew. Un­ liness of messroom and recrea­ low THAT we HAVE der Good and Welfare the Stew­ tion room, and it was decided to SIGNED MOSTOFard Department was given a vote ask the Chief Engineer to in­ OUR hAAJOR OPERATORS of thanks. One minute of silence spect and make necessary re­ TO A TWO-YEAR CoATTKAOT for Brothers lost at sea. pairs on the coffee urn. One WITH THE HKSHESr minute of silence for departed t t X WAGES AND THE BEST THOMAS SIM LEE. June 6— Brothers. WORKING COAJDITIONS Chairman Jerry R. Phipps; Re­ 4 4 4 IN MARITIME - WE CAN cording Secretary Charles J. on the suggestions for changes in RAPHAEL SEMMES. May 16 TURN ALL OUR ENERGIES White. Jerry R. Phipps was the freighter contract that were —Chairman M. R. Morris; Re­ TO EXPANDING OUR. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion forwarded on to the SIU Negotia­ cording Secretary E. C. Ray. Dan UNION, TO ORGANI^/NG under New Business to notify tions Committee in New York Alvino elected Ship'.s Delegate. THOSE PLEETS NOT YET Patrolman if ships repairs and from Germany. Motion carried Under Good and Welfare the UNDER THE A€l.G 6ANMER, stores were not in order before to accept the report with a vote Steward agreed to put out more SEE THE ORGANIZERS sailing. The meeting went into of thanks. Under Education, J. night lunch. He also said that OR AGENTS IN THE Good and Welfare where lack of Palmer read from the pamphlet he would try to put out better TtoRTS YOU HIT.THERE laundry facilities and absence of on delegates duties and ex­ menus and that he would notify IS WORK TO BE DONE/ ventilation for galley were dis­ pressed his opinions on the need the crew when his stores fall AND MORE OoeSTO BE cussed. It was also pointed out of the crew's full cooperation in short, so that they can take ap­ WON — that wind-scoops and toasters helping the Delegates perform propriate action. There was dis­ would have to be obtained. The their duties. Under Good and cussion on sanitary work and Steward reported that cots were Welfare it was reported that the cleanliness of messhalls. One aboard in sufficient numbers. Captain had requested the dele­ minutes of silence for departed One minute of silence for de­ gates to have the liberty re­ Brothers. parted Brothers. stocked. It was pointed out that this was done regularly when the ship hit New York. 4 4 4 EVELYN, June 12—Chairman Bergcr Hansen; Recording Secre­ tary George Swift. Brother By HANK 4 4 4 DeMass was elected Stewards MAE, June 3—Chairman F. P. Department Delegate, and In this column a couple of weeks ago we tried to pass along 4. it 4 George Swift was elected for the Hipp; Recording Secretary J. V. SEATRAIN NEW YORK. June Deck Department. Motion car­ Gibbs. New Business: Motion to a few laughs to the Brothers as usual. In doing so we made 13—Chairman Sweeney; Record­ ried, imder New Business, to have port hole screens repaired reference to psychopathic disorders and, in a kidding way, to ing Secretary Schwartz. Brother draw up new repair list and sub­ or replaced. Several items were psychiatrists as "brain butchers." It seems we weren't too success­ Sweeney reported under Old mit it to the Patrolman and the brought up in different motions ful with our humor. One Brother from Ellis Island Marine Hos­ pital felt we had done a disservice to the patients and doctois Business that he was in contact Captain. Under discussion it to be repaired. Motion carried with Port Captain in New York was pointed out that a previous to fine anyone leaving laundry there. To those Brothers and doctors we wish to extend ajC regarding new bunks. Motion list had not been acted upon. dirty one dollar. Brother How­ apology. From now on we'll keep our typewriter aimed at ships carried to put the Bosun and The Chairman was authorized ard, Stewards Delegate, was au­ and things we're better acquainted with. Deck Maintenance in the same by the meeting to draw up thorized to collect the fine. One 4 4 4 foc'sle. Motion to get a wringer charges against the former Black minute of silence for Brothers This week we're washing the fish scales off our possiblyfor the laundry. Under Good Gang Delegate who left the ship lost at sea. hiunorous deck of news items and asking "Whei-e's the best fish­ and Welfare it was decided to without accounting for the ship's 4 4 4 ing in the world?" Don't guess—we'll tell you. It's Key West, rotate the cleaning of laundry treasury of $2.59. Under Good RAPHAEL SEMMES, May 30 Florida. Turbot—a largo European (its grounds for heredity) flat­ among the three departments. and Welfare there was general —Chairman M. R. Morris; Re­ fish—esteemed as food—is the champ selection. Don't waste your Under Education, Sweeney gave discussion stressing cleanliness of cording Secretary E. C. Ray. The breath and bait on grouper, yellowtail or snapper, though. You a talk on performing and the ship. One minute of silence was Deck Delegate that there had Brothers who now and then nibble heavily at the sport of fishing effect it has on the Union's good observed for Brothers lost at sea. been too much drinking aboard, can tell us of other American spots for fishing—whether in other name. One minute of silence for and warned the membership not ports or inland states. We know there's also swell fishing spots departed Brothers. to expect the Union to help them in the world. Let's hear about these fishy experiences. (Foreign break logs incurred through scales and American scales are about the same, we'll bait!) SEATRAIN NEW YORK. May drunkenness. Motion carried to 4 4 4 24—Chairman R. W. Sweeney; make up complete repair list be­ The only kind of successful fishing on an internalional Recording Secretary C. Gold­ fore getting in. Steward re­ scale we've done was when we caught some sad-looking cat­ stein. Wind-scoops and screens ported under Good and Welfare fish while anchored in the Persian Cult. By the way, we were taken care of as per direc­ that he would make a list of 4 4 4 asked one Key West Brother it he was a champion fisherman, tion of last meeting. New Busi­ shortages and turn it over to amongst other things. Before he could fish tor a comical DANIEL HUGEa Jan. 11— the Delegates. It was decided to ness: Frank Berthoed elected remark, another Key West Brother said. •'No. he's three G's. Deck Delegate by acclamation. Chairman Anderson; Recording renew the ship's library. The Grits, grunts and gravy. (It you have laughed so tar, you're Malkrvicz elected Black Gang Secretary Frazier. R. L. Toler Stewards Department was given lucky. Now we can sleep nights). delegate. Motion carried to sep­ elected ships delegate by ac­ a vote of thanks for job well clamation. Motion by Porter arate foc'sles of Deck Depart­ 4 4 4 done. One minute of silence for ment into watches. Under Good that all hands replace cups after departed Brothers. You Ohio baseball fans may be happy about those Cleveland and Welfare there was general use and keep the messroom clean Indians, but we predict the Philadelphia Athletics to win. Philly discussion on cleanliness of between meals. Motion by i.s a great town. She saved us from a monotonous voyage once. washrooms. One minute of sil­ Porter, seconded by Toler that We bought a $1.50 ukulele in Philly before sailing for Persian the three departments rotate the ence for departed Brothers. Gulf ports and we got a big bang out of it all trip. In fact, our cleaning of recreation room. One ukulele really got hot that trip through all the heat. The Hawaiian minute of silence for departed 4 4 4 Bosun made that toy sound so good that we thought we were Brothers. NEW LONDON, July 11 — reaching the happj^ pineapple-scented land of Hawaii instead of 4 4 4 Chairman Tex Suit; Recording the hot Persian ports, with so many flies and the around-the-clock, ISAAC M. SINGER, June 5— Secretary Robert O. Smith. The porthole-to-street demand for baksheesh... In the National League 4 4 4 Chairman M. Woods; Recording Ship's Delegate reported that all we pick "dem beautiful bums, de Brooklyn Dodgers." They sirrc COLABEE. June 5—Chairman Secretary William Stansky. Joe unlicensed crew members had have a rip-roaring, militant team. Besides, we were born and Matthew Sams; Recording Secre­ Schweinfus was elected Ship's signed pledge cards. The Deck raised in Brooklyn. However, due to our many subway voyages tary Francis Armstrong. Jesse Delegate by acclamation. The Delegate reported ten bookmemacross to New York we gradually lost the genuine Brooklyn way Henils was elected Ship's Dele­ Steward and Cooks were asked bers and three non-union men. of pronoiuicing "woids." And so far we've never recaptured that gate. Under Good and Welfare, to pay off on mutual consent or The Engine Delegate reported great Brooklyn "slanguage," as Walter Winchell might say in his it was decided to request the face charges at end of voyage. six books two permits and three way of inventing new words. Captain to have the crew'.s quar­ This was put into a motion by non-union. The Stewards Dele­ 4 4 4 ters aft painted. It was pointed H. Gallager, to read that if gate reported five books, two out that several mattresses were things improved from here on permits and one NMU man. Now and then Brother Paul Smith has his way of making in need of renewal. A vote of the charges would be dropped— Under Education Tex Suit talked a small living ashore by hunting tor muskrat, mink and thanks was given the Stewards otherwise charges would be pre­ on Unionism and what the SIU skunk in Illinois. It's profitable, but sometimes there's nothing department. One minute of sil­ ferred. in his scattered traps tor days. Paul says the best way of stands for. He pointed out the ence for lost Brothers. maneuvering with a skunk is to follow him—^never face him. progress that this Union has LYMAN STEWAW March 1 We know of a belter way—and it's skunkproot. Never meet made since its inception, and 4 4 4 AFOUNDRIA, August I— —Chairman L. A. Smith; Re­ answered questions clarifying the the teller... Alfred Mullen, from New Jersey, was in last Chairman Jean Macarlhy; Re­ cording Secretary Ralph V. agreement. Brother Jimmy Cresweek asking tor his shipmate, Mike Dendak. A1 laughingly cording Secretary O. Bodden. McGee. Deck Delegate reported citelli passed out SIU literature remembers when Mike was on the West Coast and tried Jerry J. Palmer, Chairman of beef over Mate working on deck. to the new Brothers. One min­ working ashore tor awhile as an interior decorator—although the Contract Study Conunittee Robert Graves was elected Ship's ute of silence for departed he had never done this fancy painting before. Well, as we (previously appointed) reported Delegate. The meeting went into Brothers. would say it it's a pain(t) in the neck if you don't know how. [ TIME TO EXPAND. CUT and RUN W00 �Page Ten THE S E A F A H k R S L O G Friday, August 27, 1948 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS 1^ " Beached Abroad, Grabs NMU Ship: Rues Folly . To the Editor: ' • ' ' Here's a good story for the LOG—it's about the NMU. I was left behind by the Raphael Semmes, Waterman, in LeHavre, France. After being on the beach there for over a month, I was really desperate to get back to the States. In desperation I grabbed an NMU tanker, SS Fort Meigs, in Rouen for what the Captain as­ sured me was a short trip back to New York. Rumor had it, though, that we were bound for a Far East shuttle. And that's just what we did— with five French girls at that. The Captain had notified the crew that anyone who wanted to take a woman along could go right ahead. Well, five guys took him at his word. The .• French pilot told him he would send a boat out to take them off. But as soon as the pilot, left, the Skipper gave her full ahead, and left France, girls and all, at 22 knots. At Port Said, the Chief Engi­ neer reported all this to the American Consul; whereupon the Skipper nonchantly signed the girls on the articles as Stew­ ardesses. BEER FOR ALL New York to bring the ship home. We arrived in New York, Fri­ day, July 10, and paid off at 8:00 P.M. The NMU Patrolman came down in the afternoon for a little while, handed out Pilots, and took off without waiting for the payoff or collecting any dues. By the time the Shipping Commissioner got aboard the Captain and all the Mates, ex­ cept the one flown to LeHavre. were drunk. Fighting broke out all over the ship. The Steward hit the Saloon Mess with a meat cleaver. Six times the Commissioner refused to pay off. There was no NMU Patrolman aboard. NO BRAGGING I finally got my monej% and I can tell you I sure took off. I have heard a lot of bragging by this phony NMU outfit about the good conditions on their ships. Well, I've been on one, and I can tell you I'm mighty proud to belong to the SIU. I wonder how soon the mem­ bership of the NMU will wake up to how much better our con­ ditions are than theirs? I am now 3rd Cook on the Waterman ship SS Governor Sparks. There are a lot of oldtime SIU men on here and everything is running smoothly. I feel I have just escaped from a mad-house! Edmund Eriksen The Skipper was gassed to the gills most of the time. He took on a big store of beer and cognac in Port Said. The crew got all they wanted. It got so bad that the Steward chased the Saloon Mess all over the ship with a fire ax. It was a fighting madhouse. The company tried to contact the ship for 11 days without success. The 2nd Mate was so fouled up To the Editor: in his sights that the ship was After reading the poem, "The way off course. Sailor And His Love" in the Finally the Skipper sobered up. July 30, LOG, about the burn­ Stopped selling booze and ing kisses of Latin American straightened the ship up. Then waterfront girls, I wonder that we hit Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, more seamen's wives are not for bunkers. We were only sup­ prematurely grey. We try to act cheerful as our posed to be in there for four hours, but it took 22 hours to get hubbies walk up the gangplank, the crew back aboard, and they and leave us behind while they had to call three pilots to take sail for exotic ports. But I can tell you, I'd rather live in a her out. tent and eat grass than live on When we got back to LeHavre, his allotments earned at the the US Navigation Co. (the op­ price of his absences. erators) flew a Chief Mate from It is mighty hard for a woman in love, trying to keep her hus­ Brother Gives LOG band shore-bound, to see his ears twitch at the sound of a Priority After Trip foghorn, or a boat whistle, and To the Editor: to see the love in his eyes as he glances upon the stern of When I get back to the States a ship and remarks, "What a from a long trip, hungry for stern!" news, the first thing I do is I mumble, "Oh, yes," but in read the LOG". It answers the my heart it looks like the broad questions a seaman wants to side of a bam. I speak comknow most. I hope other Sea­ farers read it thrcmgh • and en­ panionably of the beautiful poopdeck, and am called down by my joy it as much as I do. "master" for calling Uie crdw's I have been going to sea for nest a poop-deck. Give me time. 11 years. I wouldn't take any­ I've only been married two thing for myr experiences; but years! when you get, in. port" there , are IS HE TRUE? a lot of things you have to catch Op on, and. ceading the LOG However, poems like this make then is like talking to an old me worry and wonder. Does my friend., " h o ne y -1a m b " have such thoughts? He wants me to. be ' G, Lu Davies THEY SAIL IN WAR AND PEACE Retired Member In Chicago School Avid Log Reader To the Editor: Seafarers Fabian Cruz (left). OS. and Edward Castro. Oiler, members of the SIU since 1942. recall the rugged sailing days of World War II. Both men were on several different runs, but Cruz says the South Atlantic up to 1944 was the real tough spot. Asks Working Rules Change To Boost Crew Efficiency To the Editor: in the industry. But there are a few clarifications that should I have had the pleasure of be written into the working sailing with some wonderful rules that would help to make Cooks and Messmen, who were the department more efficient. sincere and on the ball. They For one thing, some Chief have worked faithfully to satisfy the officers and crew and to pro­ Cooks like to get on the job a bit eai'ly. If he gets the lunch­ mote harmony aboard ship. eon and dinner started at seven They should for they • ai'e in the morning, he can be pretty working under the best contracts well wound up by nine. On the other hand, if he doesn't get started till eight, he probably will be behind and woi-king in a fog all day. Poem Of Tropical Romance Makes This Wife Wonder true. Is he? It's enough to curd­ le a woman's soul. But about this author: From a purely medical standpoint, how can he get away with as­ sociating with these girls? I can't help wondering what tliis Casanova looks like. I'll bet he The contract should be ad­ justed so that a conscientious man can line up the allotted work in this instance to his own convenience and, thei-efore, for the best interests of the depart­ ment and crew. ALL ALONE On some of the C-2 ships, there is a separate oven for the Night Cook and Baker. This puts him in a class by himself, as he is independent of the main range. If he turns to at six and get on the ball, he can be finished at ten. The agj'eement should not put the Cooks on the spot where they must stay at their stations after their work is finished. For another thing, we all know that a Messman can't take care of toilets and showers, but that is crosseyed and bald-headed. a Utility Man, who does not How about printing a picture of handle foodi takes care' of that this horrible example? station. But it would be a lot Anyway, let's have some dif­ better if it was written in black ferent type of poetry, and show and white in the agreement. We won our beef on the SIU some pity on us married women Hiring hall because the operators who are still in love. recopiizfe iJlat an SIU man is Mrs. Judy Partlow the most efficient going to sea. SeattlW, Washington Any little changes in the. agree­ (Ed. Notes No pictuxn of ment that will clarify the work-: Brother Logge is avuilablo. Ho ing rules and increase, over all recently lieft for an indefinite efficieney is .welcomed - by all. I would like to get comment sta-y in Latin America. As, ha left be was hoard to mumMa from tiie membership; on these something abont fulfilling -a •suggestions. Ghaxles J. Haxtman moyio.. contract.) The LOG arrives every Wed­ nesday, and I devour its contents during my lunch hour. I was ver.y much impressed with the A&G District victory in main­ taining the Union Hiring Hall. I was amu.sed to learn of Mrs. Herrick's recommendation that the "Gestapo" set up a hiring hall for all seamen. I can ju.st see it! That would be the end so far as Union seamen aic con­ cerned. I am attending the Coyn.e Electrical School now. Had m.y second examination ycstciday and made 91 percent. Next I advance to the "testing and re­ pair" department, which is the most interesting department in the school. I should be finished up early in September and expect to get into the IBEW if possible. My Seafarers book is retired. I want to say "hello" to Joe Kelly, N. J. "Red" Camp'oel] and the swell crew of the Arizpa with whom I made the trip to Japan. Flash pictures that I took of the Chief Steward. Deck Engineer, First Assistant, and Junior Third Assistant tuined out very well. I'll send them along if they want them. Jim "Buy Bonds" Johnslon 500 South Paulina Ave. Chicago. 111. Venezuelan Hospital Okay, Says Member Of Loving: Crew To the Editor: This is just a word to let you know that the hospital in Caripito, Venezuela is not so bad. If any of the boys heading down this way on one of the Alcoa ships gets sick, they will find the food and service good, and the nurses, including quite a few Americans, very nice. I'd like to mention, too. that there is a good seaman's club here. The fellow that operates it is a swell joe, and he carries an excellent line of goods. You can always get a cool beer there after a hot days work, and pick up a LOG. The boy.s on the SS Oliver Loving are a good bunch, and the Steward Department is keep­ ing up the fine work they started when we left New York. That will be about all for now, except to add that I hope to out of here and back in the States in three of four weeks. R. R. Pascaal AnENTION! The riap chest-is your cor­ ner sto^ ; while ymt . Bee -al , sea. ciftn't. take your, trade immeplitce else if the slop .Chest doesn't have what you heed. �FMday* Aufiut 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG BEDSIDE MANNER IN BALTIMORE Page Eleven Seafarer, Now Law Student, Argues Seamen's Case For Draft Freedom wmrnmmmmmi To the Editor: in a Maritime Training school, and schools to go to sea. They There they learned drill, gun- served from one to six years I have just, completed a job nery, and seamanship during and then went back, in many of research on the subject of their average eight weeks basic instances, to what they had left, Seamen and the Draft in con­ training period. Then many wenti Now they are being told that nection with the University of into advanced training in either they have to leave for another Washington Law Course in Deck, Engine or Cooks .school twenty-one months. If the exwhich 1 found countless reasons which averaged eight weeks, seaman needs military training why the seamen should not be Now to sea. , then so does the ex-service drafted, and virtually no rea­ At sea you learned the mean- man. It should be neither or sons why they should. Since 1 ing of the word "combat." i else both. am a former SIU bookmember In the Pacific your ship went It is no secret that many and spent three yeai's at sea right in with the invasion force. people have a bad opinion of :::• - • SiitSf-fe • during and after the war, 1 You took the enemy's fire and i American merchant seamen, would like to give the member­ fired back as much as you could.! Many feel that they were over. ship, through the pages of the If there was a ship under you paid during the war. To those W '•; LOG, the benefit of this study when the smoke cleared, you people I would like to point out of the Seaman's case: figured you were damned lucky, that the average wage of the During the months of Septem­ In the Atlantic you caught the unlicensed seaman was $3,200 ber and October of this year, Mumiansk run and were a clay per year (this figure includes men will start leaving their pigeon for the Germans. Yes, I war-zone bonus) without further To the Editor: closed picture. The boys on the homes, jobs, and schooling to believe the seamen have had benefits. Here is what the GI enter the new peace-lime army. military training. got and still gets: left are A. E. Auers and H. W. I want to add my feelings to Spencer. I don't know the name Under the present law all men Second, the seamen, too. have 1. Base Pay those expressed by so many of the man on the bed. The between the ages of eighteen just .survived a "fighting war." 2. Longevity (5% of base, other brothers who have been nurse? Oh yes, she's Frances and twenty-five must register They tasted the enemy's fire pay after three years) with the draft board. in the Baltimore Marine Hospi­ from land, sea and air. From 3. Foreign lands and sea C. Strite, another reason my tal. I spent a short spell there This does not mean that all the land came all kinds of duty, 20% and received excellent treatment, j stay was enjoyable. will be required to go. Ex-serv­ enemy shells dui-ing a landing 4. Flying pay (50% of base While there I picked up the en- I Arveds E. Auers ice men, special students and a operation. From the sea came pay) few occupations will be exempt. attack from below and on the 5. Clothing allowances What about the seaman? WiU surface. There were no safe wa­ 6. Leaves with pay he have to go? The answer is ters for the American seaman. 7. Mustering out pay a short one: Yes. A favorite pastime with the 8. Advantages of Gl Bill The purpose of the peace-time Germans and Japanese flyers a—Schooling draft is to give military train­ was finding an allied shipping b—Loans ing to the young men of our lane to do a little bombing and 9. No income tax while in oiling job, nor a Chief Cook a the Editor: country. We need a permanent strafing on. One has only to look service Messman's berth; but after While having my tonsils irri­ you've been on the beach for a army both for national security at the casualty list from the war 10. Medical care for life. gated here in dear old dusty month almost anything looks and as a bargaining tool in in-J to see that the seamen knew 11. Pensions for disability. ternational politics. However, 1 there was a war going on. Trinidad, I came across an issue good. Another favorite objection to feel that it is a great injustice Army—8,300,000 the merchant seaman is that he of the LOG wherein some of the If we put fences around each to require men who sailed the Killed: 223,215—2.7% was a draft-dodger. After read­ boys were raising a beef about rating then you will see a lot of Navy—4.204,662 merchant ships during the war ing the casualty score above, high rated men shipping out be­ high rated men hanging around to be part of this army. Killed: 30,702—.7% that argument doesn't hold much low their rating. while guys with day-old low Marines—599,693 The soldier, sailor and mar­ water. I'd like to point out here I've been beat out of some jobs rated cards ship out. That, to Killed: 15,460—2.6% ine won't be taken because they that 100 per cent of the mer­ that way and I'm not kicking. me, is not rotary shipping. Seamen—210,000 already have military training, chant seamen were on active If a guy has the rating and an Killed: 6,592—3.1% duty during the war. The better a job, the more they have just survived a "fightiolder date on his card, then he In addition to deaths. 23,000 _ ing war," and they have alIf those who went to sea on Let's not should have the right to throw scarce it becomes. V" . . 1 ready had years taken up in seamen had ships shot out from the merchant ships during the in for it. penalize a guy for having some!For under them. war wanted to run from trouble, Let's face it. An Electrician ability and ambition. We need these identical reasons seamen' Finally, seamen too, have they certainly would have en­ doesn't enjoy taking a firing or first rate men in the SIU. After should be excluded from the given up years of their lives in listed in any other service and all, if the guy has the rating and draft. These are not empty service to their country. Only been safer; for the sea during has the older card than I, where. Examine the proof: 155,000 men were ..ailing before the war was the worst place First, I said the seamen have the war and 210,000 sailed dur- such a man could have been. As then, is the beef? had training. Nearly all of the ing the war. That means that a matter of fact, I know several Emmett Burke war-time sailors got their start 155,000 left their jobs, homes,' soldiers who used to sail, but quit because it was too danger­ To the Editor; ous. Then there are the boys like The Moosepac resort reported Westbrook Pegler who call sea­ in the July 16 LOG is okay if men a bunch of drunkards. Some you like swimming, boating and seamen are drunkards. So are activities in a homy atmosphere some soldiers, navy men, and marines. I think any seaman away from big crowds. 1 took would admit that there was a a bus from the Dixie Station at lot of drunkenness during the 9:30 last Sunday morning to war, but Pegler didn't bother to Newfoundland, New Jersey, find out why. where Frank Young, former SIU If he had bothered to find Member who has a part interest out, or if his famous imagina­ in the resort, picked me up and tion had been capable of the drove me into the secluded lake task, he would have known that in the woods to the camp. men who are responding to gen­ I found swimming, boating, a eral alarms continuously every lively three piece orchestra, and hour or two a day for week good chow served on long tables, after week, who had to sleep family style. There were about with their clothes on months at thirty girls and twelve boys a time to be ready on a mo­ staying there in the cabins and ments notice for frequent em­ dormitories who welcomed me ergencies, are apt to need a into the activities without any drink or two more than a man introductions. in less hazardous pursuits. To summarize: I have shown Everything is informal with that seamen should be exempt bathing suits and a jacket be­ from the draft because they al­ ing worn for meals and every­ ready have training, have given one having a good time. I service to this country second to couldn't go for the horse-back none, and because it is unrea­ riding tliough, as it is more fun sonable to take them from their for me to hike back through the jobs and education in cases woods trails among the lakes. where they have become re­ I had gotten into such a habit habilitated, on the one hand, or of hanging around New York from their vital work sailing The boys of the Winslow Homer, one of Waterman's ships running in the coastwise trade, when off a ship, that I had just the ships in these troubled knock off from the day's occupation for a little Java and jive. Picture was taken by Steve about forgotten how much fun times, in the cases where they Lazslow. AB. Men with backs to camera are Barrett and Wilson. Oilers. Left side of the table, jt is to get out into the woods have continued at sea as highly front to rear—Garrod. AB: Baber. AB; Jackson. Bosun: Peterson. AB. Right side of the table, for a while. skilled and experienced seamen. front to rear—HaU. AB: Duncan. OS: Sillen. Oiler «nd Engine Delegate; Brown. Utility. James Roach Verio W. McNeU ' '• ~ > w Feels 'Fencing In' Ratings Harms Ambitious Seafarers I ENJOYED VISIT ,T0 JERSEY RESORT PLUGGED IN LOG COFFEE AND CONVERSATION ON THE WINSLOW HOMER _ . . - ... - JL �THE SEAFARERS Page Twelve 'Chips Is Forgotten Man;' Urges Duties Be Clarified LOG Friday. August 27, 1948 Caught Writing '77?e Voice Of The Sea' ship's Carpenters from our UnI ion and they all feel the same In response to the request that j the membership submit their Carpenters they are a very small .views to help clarify the work­ minority of the members, and ing rules for the new agree­ they don't have much hope that the Union will change things. ment, 1 would like to make the My suggestion for the new following suggestions for the agreement is this: That we have forgotten man of the ships— the duties of the Carpenter list­ the Carpenter. ed in detail in the working rules; Traditionally the Carpenter and that the Carpenter be paid (when one was carried) always at least as much as the Bosun, with the understanding that he made $10 a month more than be allowed to make as much the Bosun. Now he finds him­ overtime as the other men in self with less pay and his over­ the Deck Department—after all, time runs about half of that the Carpenter is also a member of the Deck Department! •which the Ordinary Seaman Brother Ernest Bossert was J. S. Arzamendi makes for the trip. sitting on a hatch on the SS (Ed. Note: Brother Arza­ Steel Architect penning his As a rule the Deck Delegate "Seafarers' Guide to the Far doesn't care about him because mendi will see by reading the new contract that he is far East" when Wiper Eduard he works under the Mate's or­ from forgotten. The provision Bloom happened along with ders, and the Mate seldom holds calling for Carpenters to make his camera to make this snap. that the Carpenter is entitled to soundings anywhere, every Bossert's richly informative "Guide" appeared in the LOGs as much as the rest of the Deck day will give his take-home of July 16 and July 23. Department under the agree­ pay a big boost.) To the Editor: ment. KEPT BUSY By SALTY DICK 'Hey, Fella, Here's Your Pop' To be a ship's Carpenter a man To the Editor: "Fella" Valentine Jr., who wrote has to be a sailor as well as to the LOG recently asking for Please publish the following Carpenter, and 1 think he should news of his dad and his ship. in the LOG for the benefit of get as much as the Bosun. "Fella" said he read the LOG regularly but nowhere did he On the working rules: The P find any news of his father and agreement reads that the Car­ the Del Mundo. Well, Fella, 1 penter should chip and paint just spent three months with the windlass, take soundings and your dad on the Del Mundo. He do the customary work of a was my watch partner in the Carpenter. The majority of the engine room. Chief Mates really don't know Val is doing about as good what the "customary work" of as any fella could ask of him. the Carpenter is. Consequently, And the Del Mundo is still a they put him at anything that typical SlU ship; clean and comes handy just to keep him well run. busy; and a good deal of the • "SPsiis time he is doing work entirely Other members could take cut of his line such as repair­ pointers on how Brother Val ing cross-battens, drilling holes operates. Enclosed is a picture in sheet metal, etc. When he snapped of Val taken aboard puts, these things down as over­ ship. time, everybody raises hell about Richard G. Perkins it and he usually don't get it. Another New Ship Reported Lined Up In SIU Fashion GETS RUN-AROUND As a result the Carpenter fre­ quently neglects his regular work because the Mate has him doing odd jobs. When the time comes to varnish doors and wood-work, he is expected to do four weeks work in one. 1 have spoken with several To the Editor: E. J. VALENTINE ENTERPRISING PARTNERS The first SlU ship's meeting ever to be held aboard this ship, the SS The Cabins, was adjourned a few hours ago. Dur­ ing this session the older bookmembers of our Union made mo­ tions and offered suggestions pertaining to cleanliness and co­ operation aboard ship. Depart­ ment Delegates were instructed to make up repair lists etc., and there was much discussion about th shortcomings of our new contract with this com­ pany — the Mathiasen Tanker Corp. We cdso had a real fink for a Steward, but due to pressure extended by our Cooks, Tony Branconi, and Freddy Szblik, and other militant brothers, he piled off shortly before sailing time. We were lucky to get Bob Maupin to replace bim. CQKTBACT .QfltSiSaCKlIK I'. • V: , Octave Bourgeois is the only Island run... If you must travel fellow who scratches his tongue a-la-Jeff Davis — hobo style — with his little finger. Just an carry your SlU book along. This old habit he says . . . Anyone book in return will carry you. finding a partial plate — false The rumor is again spread­ teeth — please return it to the ing that Delta is building a New Orleans Hall. Owner will ship — Del Orleans — to carry claim it there . . . Cecilia Cervan­ 250 passengers. We can use a tes, Stewardess, is going to ship of this size. Please don't school in BA. She ali'eady knows rush to New Orleans, because two Spanish words—Si Si. She it'll be a long time... I know is the same party seen at Lake a plumber who refuses to an­ Pontchartrain trying to knock swer if called plumber. You the pins down. must address him as Chief Faustino Torres, AB, is plan­ Sanitary Engineer. ning a trip in his own boat to Ivan Durnning is a former BA from New Orleans. He has jockey. Now he's a waiter and a the courage but lacks a few good one. Recently lie received pesos ... Dick Barrett always $100 in tips from one party. has a sore throat and there's That's no hay either ... Some of only one thing for it. Yep, the boys are married to the pas­ you guessed it! ... I have seen senger ships. They have found many gripers, but the Oiler a home. The only way you can on the Robin Sherwood in '42 take them off is with the jumbo was the worst. He would kick boom . .. Don't buy watches or continuously at the table, and any jewelry at Borcnsline and you would find him at a dump Fajer in BA. They'll give you a ashore eating. Good riddance guarantee but you'll never use ... Some time ago I sailed it... 1 understand there's a dog with a "Red" Fisher, who al­ in North Africa who comes to ways tried to convert sinners. the dock, greets the boys and He tried hard on Albert de then takes them afunning. 1 Forrest and almost became a wonder what the boys call this sinner himself. dog? Every trip 1 see more and more permit men sailing the ships. The Oldtimers should edu­ cate them through the educa­ tional program. "Blackie" Bankston is doing a good job on the Del Norte as instructor. Yes, sir! we are proud to have pro­ fessor "Blackie" with us... 1 haven't been in Italy for a long time. Anyone meeting Maria (there are millions of them) give The Final Port her my best regards ... Who is the oldtimer who took his girl By E. V. Jr. to Central Park to show her he could row? He even showed her I turned an ancient poet's book his lifeboat ticket... What tall, And found upon the page: blond seaman around 25 likes "Stone walls do not a prison make, his girls short and dark. He's now in his glory. He's on the "Nor iron bars a cage." Seafarer William (Paddy) Joy and his wife Julia who are operating. Julie's. Restaurant and Tap Room. 202 South Pearl Street, Albany, N. Xi Edmund Eziksen, who submitted photo, says ifaat Srother Jey'« spot is an ideal place for Sea­ farers to while .aniMy an wirening. Service is first-class and snr men gat -a- good -deal. A few of tbe Idhdaxgs -the • bti:©thers beefed about under the new contract ace the facts that when the "iron-mike" is in use the Quartermastep must do gen­ eral maintenaace work on the bridge and boat deck, and that .the Stewucd's Hepactment is cut from the usual ten-man staff on these T-2's to a mere eightman gang. About this Steward Depart­ ment beef, 1 am not qualified to speak, but 1 can say that the Quartermaster who puts in his daytime four hour watch chip­ ping and red-leading on the boat deck, is shoved back about twenty years as far as his con­ ditions go. Men who are left-overs from previous trips are loud in their praise of the vast improvement shown aboard this ship since the good old SlU took over. The fine food, especially, has been commented upon many times by all, from the Skipper down. Not over thirty minutes ago while 1 was in the galley talk­ ing to the Chief Cook, one of the Brass Hats asked the Cook to save some of the chicken soup, if there was any left over, as it was the "best he had tasted iji a hell of a long time." The Captain and the otherofficers aboard have been okay about heipictg us get this ship opgaoBsed aaad running smoothly, iSlIU style. So by the time we retucn to PhiHy the new brothers coming aboard should find themi selves right .at home and be' .able to look .forward to pleas­ ant voyages ahead. Dick Cununings Bhip's Delegate ........ ^ W, ^ •Hou; CAM 1 Grr -A "^OOK in T-HF S.I.U.r Yes. that is true; and something more. You will find where ere you roam. That marble lloors and gilded walls Can never make a home. But every ship where loVe abides And friendship is a guest. Is surely home — home sweet home— And there the seamen rest. The ship was docked at Texas City, Where tankers usually stay. There was nothing more that I could see After she burned one day. "Good morning, seaman," said Saint Peter; "Speak to me straight and tnie: "What is the life of a seaman? "And what is the SIU?" "Rough, strong, individual." , I said; "A sailor has to he; "And the jSeafasers InternatioBal Union "Is the leader of the sea." J ... - �THE SEAFARERS Friday. August 27, 1948 Brother Answers Question On Bypassing Of Seatrains To the Editor: I have read James Sticknoy's article, about members bypass­ ing the Seatrains, in the August 13 LOG, and I would like to answer the question raised. I have sailed on all the Sea­ trains in the last several years as Steward and Cook, and I will tell anybody that I have found several faults. First, as Chief Cook, I had a bad room to live in, while the hospital— which was being used as a junkroom, was the proper place for the Cooks. Then the Third Cook sleeps with the seamen, which is an inconvenient arrangement for a Cook. Second, though I like to work for the Seatrain Line, every time you hit port a new gang comes on board, and usually there are several drunks among them, who only intend to ride to the next port. A good Seafarer likes to stay with a reliable, steady crew, and make some money to take back to whichever end of the run is his home. True, a week at sea, a day at each port, fresh food and good pay is a good job for a man who wants to work, and especially for the older members who do not care for the long deep-sea trips. LOG Page Thirteen Seafarer Tells Of Seamen's Union That Failed; Lacked SIU's Guts To the Editor: was passed. Police protection was given Lundgren when he faeed his membership after that ac­ tion. The Swedish seamen finally realized what sort of a man he was. At the meetings the men were unable to face him as he never appeared. His decisions were handed down through his lieutenants. maintained bureau operated in cooperation with the shipowners and union. In many issues of the SEA­ FARERS LOG I have read There the skipper and chief stories by oldtimers telling us engineer go to select a crew, youngsters about the days be­ after they have checked every fore the SIU was born. I'm not company blacklist and have an oldtimer, though the story made sure that the seaman has I'm about to tell is far from new. shown three discharges with at At the same time, however, it least three months service on is up-to-date. It's the story of As editor of his monthly mag­ each one. Each discharge must a union without an alert and militant membership and what azine, "The Seamen," he con­ say that the man is a "very good tinually wrote of the excellent worker and loyal to the com­ happened to that union. conditions he had fought for pany." Rotary shipping? No more WANTS ANOTHER The Swedish Seamen's Union, and won on Swedish ships. The than you would get rotation for which I'm going to use as an most remarkable improvement icewater in Hell. As soon as it is possible I intend to come to New York and example of the four Scandan- he was ever granted by the Communism is supposed to seamen's unions, was shipowners was that the com­ get another Seatrain job. As a avian thrive in misery. No better ex­ matter of fact, I would still be founded about 1911 by an Oiler pany would supply a mattress ample of that exists than the on the Seatrains if I hadn't got­ named Sven Lundgren. Through with cover and a pillow. The Swedish Seamen's Union. The ten mixed up on the registra­ the years, until 1945 when he mattress cover was to be changed men have gone so far that on retired with great wealth, he tion rules in New York. I was every six months. If not, 75(many ships they hang their gods registered as Steward, and was maintained a dictatorship over a month would be paid the Lenin and Stalin in the comthe seamen and held a .seat in turned down for a Night Cook seamen. panionways and foc'sles. and Baker job, so I re-registered the Swedish Riksda.g (congress). His only other improvement At the payoff their strong arm as Night Cook and Baker and Through his efforts, or lack of called for the company to fur­ missed a Steward job on the them, a union was built that nish coveralls and shoes for men men run around with money next day. I got so disgusted became a shipowner's dream and doing dirty work in the engine lists, taking up collections for with the dispatching system in a Seafarer's nightmare. To tell room. Dirty work meant clean­ the cause of seamen, so they To the Editor: The money goes to the New York that I left for Savan­ of all the things Lundgren -with ing bilges and tank tops. The claim. CP and the Communist Seamen's nah, where I've shipped for two the aid of the shipowners — I came down here to New Or­ coveralls used by the Engineers Club. The man who doesn't give years. | forced down the throats of the leans from New York on the were washed by the Oilers and at least a $2 contribution gets I would like to say now that 11 seamen, would fill volumes. One Seatrain New Jeisey, and was on Wipers without the payment of the once-over on the dock by = = ' • is • enough. > the beach for a week before believe that a man who has been incident overtime because there is no the money-collecting squads. making the passenger ship Al­ a full paid-up member in this When World War II had been such thing as overtime on coa Clipper. Seven days later Union for ten years, and who in progress for some years, the Scandanavian ships, except in They declare him an enemy of the workers, which means a lot I went into the U.S. Marine has shipped as Steward, Chief Swedish seamen finally received excess of eight hours of work. when he has to live and sail Cook and Baker for 44 years, Hospital down here. a small war and mine bonus. with them. LEARN LOYALTY should be able to ship in any I was very sick for a while Lundgren, as their representa­ capacity in the Steward Depart­ but everyone treated me fine, tive in the Riksdag and presi­ Any seaman who tries to be BOYCOTT REASON and I am back in shape again. ment at any time. dent of their union, proposed a union-minded on a Scandanavian Shipping is pretty fair down Scandanavian unions have During all of this time I have law that would freeze indefinite­ ship is taught one thing by the Panamanian ships. had plenty of opportunity to here now. The tanker, SS Pal­ ly all the money the seamen Nazi-like officers: Loyalty to boycotted mer came in today and took four earned as bonuses. Probably because the shipowner's the shipowner is all that counts. men. The Southland comes in The man who does not agree cannot get enough seamen for tomorrow and there may be CAN'T BE TRUSTED is sent up into the skylight and their expanding fleets. Now they some jobs on her. Also the Cape are hiring 13 and 14-year-oid To those who opposed him, he there he stays to wash white boys on their ships. Many men Nome comes into Charleston to­ paint with caustic soda. The morrow and is paying off, so said: "No seaman can handle so Diesel fumes and 130 degree would rather sail without a much money. He will drink it there should be some more jobs heat soon cause him to drop a union than belong to such phony there. We hope some of the all up in foreign ports and come unions as these of Scandanavia "bucket" or jump ship. boys get a chance at one or the back broke, unable to pay his today. Though Panamanian Strange as it may at first other. As for myself, I'm ready taxes and union dues." (The scows have no union, the work­ seamen were making $180 a sound, the Scandanavian ship­ ing conditions are better than to go. I'd like to wish James Stick- month at the time.) owners will fight just as hard aboard most of the Scandanavian He received plenty of support ney the best and thank him for as any SIU man for the Hiring ships. bringing up this Seatrain ques­ to his bill from moneyed sources, Recently a friend and I visited and a vigorous campaign was Hall, but not our kind of hiring tion. one of these "white hell ships'" undertaken. As a result, the law hall. Theirs is a government"Uncle Olio" Preusslee in Baltimore. The sights we saw would make the Nazi SS men wonder if they were so bad after all. Outside all rooms of for their heroism in the battle of right. He went so far as to log the licensed personnel shoes To the Editor: the Night Cook four for one for were lined up awaiting the cus­ Pararnam, Dutch Guiana. Just a few lines along the personal reasons—which he ad­ tomary shoeshine. If some Mate Still riding the crest of all W, A. GARDNER Bauxite Trail. First I want to or Skipper on an SIU ship at­ Bauxile waves, with old Bau.xite mitted. compliment the yoking twins, tempted such a thing, he would —Captain Bowden himself — at He refused one man doctor's see the beautiful new Hall. It Sonny Rankins (from Mobile) probably find them coated with the helm. It all started in New attention. Everything was dandy is a credit to the SIU member­ and Dennis (The Brooklyn Kid) tar or cement in the morning. Orleans the port of sinning, and whenever the bauxite-rum was ship which made it possible—it continued on up until arrival— not around but when it was, he While I have concentrated on . is truly a showplace of this Brooklyn Man Suggests which won't be long now. was booted to the gills. Brothers, the Swedish Seamen's Union, not area, which demonstrates what This man Bauxite was never the Holmes was Mr. Bauxite's a single Scandanavian union has laboring men can do through or­ Renumbering NY Pier satisfied. Personally, I don't ship! If any of you Brothers de­ ever shown such trade union ganization. To the Editor: think he loved himself very cide to ride the Holmes, you will solidarity as many of the Amer­ There are three floors, modernican unions have shown, espe­ New Yorkers have little much. One of the things he did, know what to expect. ly decorated, with an elevator. Everything is convenient and ground to deride people who which I thought was very lowI had the pleasure of meeting cially the SIU. To imagine them the piers, down and mean, occured on ar­ some of the old and newtimers going out on a pickotline to sup­ ship-shape. I wonder what the have trouble finding men who lived and died under because there is little system in rival in the port of LaCruz. With in the P.O.s—glad to see them. port another union would be the conditions of 15 or 25 years the numbering system. a draw-list in his office, he went Hello to all the boys and remem­ ridiculous. I think that every pier should ashore saying that if he got back ber this: For a cruise, take an Al­ ago would think if they could The willingness of the mem­ see our Halls today or sail un­ b e numbered i n succession, in time he would put out a draw. coa. Everyday is play-day on an bers of the SIU to battle for a starting with the Army Base, der our Union conditions? But time marches on, and it Alcoa ship. But when you play better way for fellow trade in Brooklyn. Further, all Brook­ W. A. Gardner unionists would be called foolish was night when he returned. He you must pay. lyn piers ought to have the by Scandanavian tradeunionists. promptly contacted the Dele­ L. M. Lett number preceded by the letter This is because they never had gates that were aboai'd and sent SS O. W. Homes Brother Changes Home, B—as Bl, B2, etc. nor ever will have the guts and the money ashore. Some did not Donates to LOG From Greenpoint on, the pier spirit that the SIU has shown. receive their's before eight or numbers should continue on in nine o'clock. What do you think To the Editor: This may not be a story of sequence, but be preceded by a of this? the old days, but it shows that letter Q for Queens. This sys­ Would you please send the things could be just as bad to­ HARD LIKKER tem should continue with an M LOG to my new address, c/o If you have a beef or a day if it weren't for the mili­ Robertson, 99 Bisson St., Bev­ for Manhattan, R for Staten Is­ He stopped shore leave 12 or problem when you're on the tancy of the seamen of this erly, Mass. I am enclosing two land, MB for Bronx, and a J 14 hours before sailing. I don't West Coast, contact SIU. Union. What has happened in for Jersey. A&G District Hq„ 105 Mar­ dollars for the LOG. think he has a heart. He never Scandanavia, I believe, is worth I hope it will meet with Sea­ once proved that he was a man Eric Nativig ket Street. The telephone knowing. It should make a number is DOuglas 2-5475. (Ed. Note: Thanks very farers' approval, and that some­ regardless. Everytime he drank member of the SIU doubly proud Drop in between ships, and rum and bauxite it kept him on much for the donation. The thing can be done about it. of his Union. get ncquainted. the run. He nagged at the Stew­ E. D. Bolger LOa will be winging your ards Department. Nothing was Brooklyn. • N. Y. Bertil Svensson way weeWy.) Saw New Orleans HaU; Calls It 'Area Showplace' Skipper's Rum And Bauxite Cocktail Rough On Crew On The Coast yA\ �•inm THE S E AF ARERS LOG Page Fourteen Fritdar. August 27. 194» ilE'- •i - £ MerchantSeamenGetRooked In Far East Black Market ^^ocLslde incident By R. J. PETERSON Kong newspaper quoted $5.60 to captain should be requested to "Yuz two blokes—sign 'ere, the black and tarry shrouds, one in the money market state­ give the draws in American cur­ One of the most important ments. 1 still retain that news­ rency before entering the har­ sign the nowte!" The old crimp with ratlines, ran spreading problems facing the American paper for verification. bors of these black market ports. called out with a buisness-like downward like a spiderweb; the Seaman in the Far East is the At Saigon, legal rate was 12 One is permitted to take ashore air. "God's truth! 1 ain't shang- dirty sails, snared in ropes, shook currency exchange. In Shangahi, Piastres to one American. The $100 in Shanghai and most hain' yuz!" and flapped in the wind like the Hong Kong, Singapore, Penang, black market rate was 30 to 40 other of these ports, and 1 have We affixed our signatures with wings of a vulture: the dead Saigon, Maccasar, Batavia — in to one. And even more in some never been questioned, except eyes, above the bulwarks, stared his scratchy pen. fact every place except the places—as hjgh as 47 or 50 to once in Batavia, regai-ding the "Yuz'll find the schooner at you. Phillipines and Siam — there is one. The higher rates are ob­ amount of money—American or On the poop, stormed the Skip­ more or less black market ex­ tained for currencies of the otherwise—that 1 had with me. o'right an' 'er Captain, too; per, Captain Friend, looking Friend's 'is nayme." He told us change in currency. higher denominations. Bills up­ AMERICAN SUCKERS with a cheerful smile and took every bit the brigand. When a seaman makes a draw, wards of ten dollars bring the Another thing — in all these our half-month's pay, in advance. On the pier, stormed a husky he is forced to accept the legal higher rates proportionally. foreign countries, Americans are "S'long, boys!" individual, in tweed suit and rate, which is always consider­ treated as suckers with lots of SOMETHING ROTTEN Before going down to join the leather leggings, looking like a ably lower than the black mar­ This black market swindle goes money to throw away. No mat­ vessel, we stepped into a water­ squire in his prime. ket rate. on all down the line. It dosn't ter where he goes or what kind front saloon, tossed our seabags "You pay your bloody bill!" • What' a licking the seaman take a financial wizard to un­ of purchases he makes, whether in a corner, and sighed with re­ shouted the squire to the Skip­ takes on tliis exchange! For derstand that somewhere, some­ it is a ride in a rickshaw, or a lief. per. example, in Shanghai, the legal how, there is "something rotten purchase at one of.the shops— rate on the day we received our "Two pints of mild!" called "You go to hell with your bill!" in Denmark!" And the Amer­ as soon as they even suspect that my companion to the buxom bar­ shouted Skipper to the squire. draw, was 192,000 to one US ican merchant seaman seems to he is American, the price goes maid. and, that same day, the black The squire made a remark be the principal victim of this up. market price was 560,000 to one. She greeted us with an inviting about the Skipper's girl friend. This is especially true of Sing­ swindle! This means that the seaman get­ smile. "Hello, handsome! What The Skipper made a leap and The only suggestions 1 can apore merchants. My watch ting only a little better than landed ashore. There was a fight. make regarding this matter is to partner on the ship was a native a nice wavy hair you have!" one third the full value of his We dropped our eyes, lifted Fists flew, fast and furious. The advise the seaman to take along Malayan, and 1 know what 1 money. plenty of American cash. But am talking about. A good policy the pints, had a mouthful, turned squire staggered under a. blow to A seaman who had American this is usually impossible, for is to offer about half of any ver­ mum, and turned away, toward his jaw, he fell back and down cash could go ashore and have a corner. There a pair of sturdy he went, full length, like a stun­ most seamen are broke when bally quoted price. no difficulty getting 480,000 to A better policy is to stay away fellows, their corduroy pants tied ned pike—the mouth open, his they ship. one. If he draws all he can at from waterfront dives and pat­ up at the knees, were throwing teeth bared in ghastly grimace. Sometimes American crews re­ It scared the Skipper, stiff. Manila and changes all he can to ronize only the best places. The darts and drinking ale. ceive their draws in American Where's the William Dwyer?" At this moment, we turned American cash since he gets seaman will, in most cases, pay currency, if the captain gives the 1 asked them. away in a hurry, threw our sea­ equal value and there is no less than at the little shops, and draw before reaching the harbor They stopped and scowled. bags aboard, then jumped on black market, he will avoid get far better quality for his ex­ limits. It seems the only ones penditures, and will have a bet­ "The bloody brigantine," one deck, and were about to run victimized are the American sea­ drawing later. Then, too, the company or the ter time with far less annoyance. said huskily. "She's at the coal down into the foc'sle, when we men in these ports. pier, waitin' for the tide—" heard a scream. A young wo­ EVEN THE FX The other one muttered: "The man's head appeared above the All business, legitimate or bloody bugger. . ." cabin scuttle. The face showed, otherwise, is conducted along There was a pause. Long faced, pale as a ghost. OL JHo^ Mono, Roii black market lines. Even the we returned to the bar, drank Captain Friend! Come back, US Army PX in Shanghai is op­ to the bottom our mild, paid for aboard!" She cried, frightened. erated on a black market basis. The Skipper spun round as if Tramontanic, $5.00; Wm. Brightwell, it with the last of our pennies, NEW YORK When a man makes a purchase, $5.00; Francis Dloppart, $5.00; Juan shouldered our seabags, left the tapped on the shoulder. He made INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS M. Collazo, $2.00; A. W. Klein, $2.00. for example, a clerk will quote saloon with heavy feet, and went a high jump, his outstretched Burl C. Kilby, $5.00; R. F. Wallace, Wm. Hamilton, $1.00; C. M. Silcox, the price of an article as 560,000 $5.00; J. A. Muehleck, $5.00; Roland down to the ship in low spirits. arms went through the air be$10.00; A. J. Mendenel, $1.00; C. W. and remark, "This is very cheap E. Lanoue, $5.00; J. ' H. Macinnes, Ehmsen, $2.00; A. Miranda, $1.00; E. "Where in hell is she, John? ' fore him, as he made a grab, —only one dollar American $30.00; J. A. Hallen, $30.00; L. J. A. J. Olive. $1.00; J. Cortez, $1.00; A. 1 asked after a while, speaking | caught the main shrouds, and Arbec $30.00; H. G.. Ridgeway. $30.00; Lopez, $1.00; J. C. Brumbaugh, $2.00; to my companion. "Let's hope sprang aboard like a pirate. money!" C. D. Shively, $30.00; Otto S. Stefans And it would be cheap if the soni, $2.00; Leonidas Tobias, $20.00; Arland C. Taylor, $5.00; Billy Nohl, we find the schooner all right. "All hands on deck, Charlie!" $1.00; G. A. Howard, $5.00; N. L. seaman had American cash to H. McMurphy, $1.00; D. Pashkoff, Hartnett, $1.00; E. Tirelli, $2.00; H. "The crimp is a damn liar!" "Let go the lines! Set the sails!" pay for it. But when he has to $5.00; . D. Kapor $,3.00; F. W. Keeley, W. Girard, $5.00; Rene Geiszler, $5.00; exclaimed my mate. "She's a Charlie, the Mate—a big, wick­ $5.00; I. Vantei, $2.00; M. C. Wautlet. pay for it at the legal rate of $2.00; F. Ragusa, $1.00; J. C. Carval- Russell D. Rittle, $5.00; A. J. Gon- brigantine!" ed looking brute—ran forward 192,000 to one (which rate sea­ ho, $2.00; J. J. Kealy, $5.00; R. calves ,$5.00; Wm. N. J. Boxill, $55.00; "Oh, well, it makes no differ­ with a yell, repeating his Mas­ Jose Ross, $20,00; R. Garcia, $8.00; men were forced to accept), they Staiigle. $5.00; F. Lucerno, $5.00; A. T. M. Ostaszeski, $5.00; A. &. Valen­ ence, John; we're lucky to get ter's order. The lines were let are paying almost three times as Sarg, $1.00; L. Came, $1.00; J. C. tine, $20.00; S. T. McKinney, $5.00; away with a half-month's ad­ go in a moment and the sinster Atherton, $1.00; R. J. Webber, $10.00; much for everything as it is ac­ A. E. Larson, $5.00; M. J. Matonte, John Scott, $5.00; T. A. Gilham, $5.00; vance," 1 began to explain. craft went drifting down the R. E. Stahl, $5.00; Paul L. Witthaus, tually worth. "But we were only three days river with the tide. $5.00; H. H. Hood, $5.00; A. SokolowAt Hong Kong, it was the ski, $10.00; Otto McLean, $5.00; N. M. Jr., $1.00. Next, we sprang in the in his house!" John interjected. SS STEEL ROVER same; although not quite as bad Korsak, $5.00; J. S. Dob, $5.00; A. "And we paid the crimp a week's shrouds, ran aloft, and loosened C. E. Veach, $1.00; E. Triche, $1.00; $1.00; E. Ortiz, $5.00. —$4.00 Hong Kong to one Amer­ Ricciardella, board in advance! He owes us the sails. B. Brown, $1.00; D. Simpson, $5.00; N. V. A. Urso, $1.00; Walter H. Stovall. ican, while the black market $1.00; T. L. Stinnett ,$5.00; Paul F. Raines, $1.00; Beow Teon Knew, $1.00. money!" A moment later, we sailed to rate was $5.60. How generally Thibodeaux, $5.00; T. Williams, $5.00; SS ALCOA POLARIS The next moment, we received sea with Captain Friend at the R. Tolbert. $3.00; F. Sokolowski, a rude introduction to the Dwyer. helm. He steered, turning the all business is conducted on a George P. Blanchard, $5.00; James C. black market basis may be real­ Friederich, $3.00; Anthony Serpe, $1.00; $5.00; L. M. Tibbetts, $2.00; A. A. Rough voices were heard: it was wheel (of fortune) with a grip on James Redden, $2.00; Russell Mor­ Henderson, $2,00; D, Krasovich, $3,00; ized by the fact that black mar­ rison, $1.00; Vincent Bavirsha, $5.00; L. Cherry, $3.00; J. D. Cantrell, Jr., a row, an altercation. There she its spokes. He steered all right, ket rates are quoted in the K. D. Wilburn, $5.00; F. H. Brown, $1.00; R. Wells, $1.00; J. D. Foster, was, a dark and sinster craft! now glancing aloft at his sails, money market report in the $5.00; M. R. uck, $5.00; J. D. Croker, $4.00; L. W. Young, $400; L. D. She was a brigantine with a then glancing at his girl friend newspapers. On the same day $5.00; John F. Ros.s, $5.00; J. W. C. Schlais, $1.00; W. Robinson, $5.00; hog and a stern like a duck. A standing by his side as though Iglebekk, $5.00; J. W. Martin, $1.00; J. Martin, Jr., $5.00; C. Nathan, $5.00; the draw was put out in Hong Unno Pipines, $1.00; Jose Rodriguez, I E. Ganbleta $,J.OO; T. D. Lawson, leaky old tub, ho doubt! The tall she were his fortune, too, or his Kong at four to one, the Hong $1.00; Paul Aribain. $1.00; J. M. ' $3.00; A. Wilson, $5.00. masts stood at a rakish angle; misfortune, maybe. By EARNEST BOSSERT ALL Y(9U EVER WAVE /V\E VO K CHIP, CHIP, cm/ C.THI5 ^HIP li JU6T NOT BIO ENOUGH FOR THE BOTH OF US, BOS'N. �T H E S f: Friday. August 27. 1948? Page Fifteen A R E R S LOG The Membership And Union Policy; (Continued from Pa}^c 4) in the industry, thanks again to our internal solidarity, we have carried the whole maritime industry upward to the highest wages ever seen in maritime. So far I have dwelt on the past policies of the Union. The present and the future are more impor­ tant. The current policy of the Union is worth dis­ cussing at length, but space will not permit. It can be said, however, that the other unions will again follow the pi'ogram outlined by this Union. In the two-year contracts, won by the SIU this month, we are pretty well assured of a smooth course for pai-t of the next two years. We have that in our hands. We can now turn our attention to strengthening our Union internally. We have held the Book mem­ bership in the Union to the same number of contract jobs available—this no other union in the maritime field can claim. We have continued to give service to our membership in all ports. Their problems are handled and their beefs are settled, it is rare when one is sloughed off and those that are — have been corrected. For the days ahead we have made preparations for greater advances. We will bring more companies into RAYMOND nUPPERT Get in touch with your mother at 1328 Halsey St., Brooklyn, New York, as soon as possible. Si t S. NILS GUSTAVE ENGELBRETTSONN Get in touch with the First Engineer aboard the MS Fulgia. S. Si «• CLARENCE UPSHAW Write your sister, Lillian But- SIU HULLS SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 44SS GALVESTON SOS'/j—23rd St. Keith Alaop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 51 Beaver St. NEW YORK HAnover 2-2784 Joe Algina, Agent ...127-129 Bank St. NORFOLK Phone 4-1083 Ben Recs, Agent PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Steve Cardiillo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Sal Colla, Agent .San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.V.C. HAnover 2-2784 the union, we will expand the educational program, both ashore and on the ships. We are now in a period referred to by the military as "consolidation of gains." We have made great strides to date, we must now take advantage of our present strong position to have critics. Some of the criticism will come from within the union, some of it from without. Their criticism should be welcome when the matter is under discu.ssion and policy is being evolved. But once the die is cast and the membership adopts policy the union's solidarity cannot be jeopardized by their actions. If they are from within the Union's ranks, they will be dealt with accordingly as in the past; if they are of other organizations, and aimed at con­ ducting a harassing campaign against our union, motives of those responsible will become apparent and. they will either be discredited or "enlightened" by the alert membership on the ships and the beaches. The Union's policy in the future will be made, as usual, through open discussion at the meetings and on the ships. Program and policy will be hammered out and the solid backing of the membership will see them through to success. The pattern, once laid, requires the cooperation of all—anything but co­ operation must not be tolerated. digest what we have gained. When that is over we must strike out again,mto newer and larger fields. When the union moves again into dii-ect and de­ liberate action as in the past, we will undoubtedly It has been the Union's greatest strength in the past and, I'm sure, will still be our greatest strengh in the future. We shall move forward together. PERSONALS wants you to contact her immediatelv. NOTICE! ler, at 211 Central Park West, RICHARD ROTHWELL Apartment lOF, c/o W. M. Bass, Your mother, Adela B. RothNew York 24, N. Y., or call well, Cheney Plain, Newton UpTR 7-1181. per Falls, Mass., is very anxious to get in touch with you. 4- 4. 4. MICHALL R. BAAL .v. 4 4' Your wife, who is ill, wishes CHICO ERAZO you to get in touch with her. 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VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Book No. Your wife has moved to 267 Webber, 709 South Semmes Pacific 7824 W. 22 St., Apt. 3-D, NYC, and Street, East Point, Georgia. Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District Canadian District �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sixteen Bernstein Bids For Atiantic Passenger Run m WHAT ttWilK.,, Friday. Auguit 27. 1948 The fate of a move to expand the American passenger vessel fleet that is of direct concern to Seafarers will be decided the QUESTION: Where would you like to settle down when you quit going to sea? end of this month, when the Maritime Commission holds a WILLIAM LIEBERMAN, Cook: hearing in Washington on the THOMAS LOCKWOOD, AB: Down in Ponce, Puerto Rico. I don't intend to retire from Arnold Bernstein Line's applica­ I think it's about the best spot the sea. However, if I ever gel tion for an operating subsidy. in the world. The climate can't enough money, I'd like to travel around here and there in re^ In its application, the Bern­ be beat, either. I've gotten to know a lot of real nice people style, so I can see first hand stein company is seeking aid for there. It's my intention to settle how green the grass is on the a proposed passenger and cargo in Ponce some day. The fact other side of the fence. Up td service to Antwerp and Rotter­ that it isn't too far from the now I've been going to sea for dam, for which it is anxious to 20 years and I'm still a fairly water probably has a lot to do buy two P-2-type transports — young man, 38, to be exact. From the General John Pope and the with my decision. It's near the the way I feel about it now, I General William Weigel, former­ ships, plenty of swimming—in don't think I could stop at ly operated by the Army. fact, near everything I like. any one place for very long. Although I was born in New The Bernstein outfit has al­ Even Viough you might be up York City, big towns hold no ready filed application with the in the mountains, you can with­ attraction for me—so they're out Commission for a construction in a very short space of time as far as I'm concerned. I'll subsidy to be used in converting get down to the waterfront, keep on going to sea, with a the transports into sleek passen­ where you can meet seamen .chance to see things and enjoy ger ships. and get a sniff of the old sea air. myself everywhere. The General Weigel is a 17,812-ton ship that went into ser­ vice in 1945. The General Pope, which was completed in 1943, is BRONISLAW WOTURSKI, OS: BERTIL SVENSSON, Oiler; a 17,832-ton vessel. I'm content to continue going Some day I'm going to get SAD STATE married, and when I do I'll quit to sea, but if I had to live going to sea immediately and ashore I'd settle for the life on The Bernstein proposal for the farm. Of course, if someone settle down to life ashore. I think boosting the sadly lacking Am­ gave me a million bucks, I'd I'll spend my days ashore in erican passenger fleet comes at a stop sailing for a living and Madison, Wisconsin. I'm not orig­ time when many agencies—pub­ inally from there, but it's a spend it traveling around the lic and private — are deploring very fine city. and is known for world aboard passenger ships. the fact that foreign companies its good beer. I guess I'll build I'd visit most of the inland are developing their fleets at the European cities—Brussels, Mad­ my own house and take life expense of American-flag oper­ rid, Vienna, Paris, and take my easy in the middle west. Who ators. knows, maybe I'll open a beer time so as to enjoy all the Inauguration of passenger serv­ hall for the local citizens. That sights and never have t.o worry ice between New York and the about hurrying back to the ship sounds like -a good business to Belgian and Netherlands ports before sailing. Maybe, though, get in — especially in a town would not only provide steady when I've worked all the travel­ known for good brew. Of course, employment for a good many ing out of my blood I'll settle before I can do all this I have American seamen now on the for a little chicken farm in beach, but would also greatly to find the girl. the country. boster the prestige which the American merchant fleet is fast losing because of its lack of •large passenger facilities. JOHN WUNDERLICH, Bosun: RICHARD GONZALES, MM: In considering the Bernstein New York is where I intend to I'd like to settle down on a application, the Maritime Com­ farm for my declining days. It's settle down. I want to d.o some mission will have an opportun­ a healthy life and as long as I studying and the best facilities ity to show how deeply it is in­ already .own a piece of a farm, appear to be right in New York. terested in the future of Ameri- I might as well settle there. It's Then I want to do some writing -can-flag operation. based on the experiences I've a good distance from the sea, had going to sea. Besides all It is quite apparent that if the and I figure that by the time this, I like New York. It has service sought by Bernstein is I'm ready for it I won't miss always been my home port. I the sounds of the sea. That, •not approved, ships operated un­ however, is a long way away, like it because it is cosmopolitan. der foreign flags will pick up the There's a little bit of every port I'm going to continue to sail trade. for quite a few years—I wouldn't in New York. You meet people OPERATORS SIGN from all over the world. There give up this life for love or are restaurants where you can money. When I've had enough On two previous occasions, the get native dishes as served in of traveling around the globp, Maritime Commission has turn­ practically every country. New I'll head for that farm and spend ed down subsidy bids made by my time telling the local boys York has a special appeal for the Bernstein line. In February, the company's application for the stories of the sea. a seaman. Antwerp - Rotterdam route and another run was rejected. The second denial by the Com­ mission came last month, when Bernstein sought to charter one of the transpacific liners, Mon­ terey and Mariposa, to be used as an Atlantic liner for six months and as a cruise ship for the rest of the year. At that time, the Commission informed Bernstein that the gov­ ernment agency would only dis­ pose of two 18,000-ton ships as a package, and would not consider releasing only one. The Bernstein Line has had considerable experience in the run it now hopes to operate in. Prior to the war, it operated the liners Pennland and Westernland in similar services, both of which were lost during the war. ^ ' FRANK COSIK, FWT; :| I was born in a country that I is now controlled by the com:? munists. When they took over in 1945, my brothef, a doctor, was arrested, taken away and never heard from again. During the war my father was killed by the Germans. I guess It's clear why I would want to make :: my home in America when I i stop going to sea. Here a man has freedom. I would like to live in New York, perhaps open up some kind of business. In New York you can meet so many different kinds of people and everything you see throughout the world can be seen in New York. PADDY McCANN, Ch. Cook: Should I ever reach the point where I could retire or I couldn't go to sea anymore, I'd want to settle in St. Petersburg, Florida. St. Petersburg is a good clean town and the climate is just right for me. In fact, I'd like to own a little home there. It's quiet and yet there is plenty of life there, especially in the win­ tertime, when the resort season gets' under way. Of course, I've been going to sea for 24 years now, and as yet I haven't set­ tled down anywhere. But I'm satisfied going to. sea. It's just that St. Petersburg would be my choice if I had to make one. � 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 August 27, 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. 35 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS SIGNS TWO MORE OUTFITS TO TOP CONTRACT REGISTRATION FORV DRAFT BEGINS;SEAMEN'S STATUS STILL UNSETTLED CITIES SERVICE ELECTION STALL SEEN AT END REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY DRAFT BEGINS ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE TO MOST SEAMEN THIS YEAR APPENDIX SPOONED OUT IN TRICK OPERATION ABOARD ALCOA CLIPPER THE MEMBERSHIP AND UNION POLICY MOBILE MARITIME COUNCIL AIDS AFL CARMEN BOSTON SEAFARES FIND BERTHS ARE SCARCE AS FICE-CENT BEER NEW YORK HAS ROUTINE WEEK OF SHIPPING BALTIMORE SEES TURN FOR BETTER,AT LASDT SHIPPING SLOWS DOWN IN TAMPA FIR PERMITMEN THINGS ARE HOPPING IN THE NEW FRISCO HALL NEW CONTRACT CHEERS PHILLY, THOUGHT SHIPPING FALLS OFF WILLIAM MOORE RITES HELD IN NEW ORLEANS SS CLAIBORNE JOINS WATERMAN ATLANTIC FLEET TWO MORE COMPANIES SIGN TOO CONTRACT SS CHRYSANTY STAR SINKS ENGLISH FISHING SMACK;FIVE BROTHERS SINGER CREW AIDS SPANISH REFUGEE SHIPP IN MID OCEAN MERCHANT SEAMEN GET ROOKED IN FAR EAST BLACK MARKET THE MEMBERSHIP AND UNION POLICY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/27/1948 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/4ce8da658156d1a04afa61773f27ec40.PDF 06e1c904ba76a63985bdcf2e57be38f0 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf Distrut, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1948 No. 38 The Membership Looks Ahead The Atlantic and Gulf District of the Sea­ farers International Union is hale and hearty as it approaches the tenth anniver­ sary of its founding. It is, in fact, in sounder shape than at any other time in its history. It enjoys the distinction of being perhaps the most formidable organization of mari­ time workers bound together by joint pur­ pose of any waterfront group in the nation. For emphatic proof of this formidableness the most pointed example is the victory in recent negotiations with the operators whei the SIU netted a $12.50 across the board wage increase for all hands and $25 for Bosuns. These increases were a win for all in maritime. They accrued shortly after to members of other maritime unions, which had been tied up in negotiations for several months and were ready to accept $7.50 and call it "victory." The question naturally arises as to how the Seafarers could do the job when the other outfits were banging their heads against the stone wall of operator's resist­ ance. Stripping everything down to its fun­ damentals, the answer becomes simple. The operators knew the "SIU was prepared to fight for its demands and that it had the wherewithal to do it—to the tune of some $806,000 in its Strike Fund. The operators have a profound respect for a buck and a more profound respect for 806,000 bucks, especially when it is a weapon in the hands of a militant group of seamen whom they had sorrowfully put to the test on several previous occasions. In operator's language, money talks. And undoubtedly in this case, the money in the SIU strike fund fairly screamed in their ears. The dough in the SIU strike fund told the ship owners all they wanted to know. Our Strike Fund stands at a new high for our organization. Our financial condition, in general, is sound. We are operating solely on our income, leaving our various Funds intact. These shape up as follows: General Fund $100,000 Hospital Fund 105,000 Strike Fund 806,000 Building Fund 210,000 In addition to these assets, we Seafarers Referendum Set On Expansion Of General Fund A forward-looking resolution urging a tendollar assessment to bolster the Union's General Fund, and to permit stepped-up organizing activity; in the two years ahead, was overwhelmingly adopt­ ed by Seafarers at regular membership meetings in all ports August 25. As recommended in the resolution, which was drawn up and presented by 37 A&G members in the Port of New Orleans, the have $305,000 in real estate and property and $50,000 in equipment. All in all, we are doing okay. We're enjoying just about the best financial health in the maritime question of the assessment willt^ industry. be placed on a referendum ballot the floor and strongly advised to be voted on by the entire the move in the interests of the Okay then, some may say, why the need membership's general welfare. membership. for the referendum on the $10 General Fund Assessment proposed by a group of New In compliance with that sec­ Sentiment of these speakers tion of the resolution stating, was that a strong and ample Orleans Seafarers last week? "That if this resolution is car­ operating fund is essential to the It is simply that the SIU must utilize the ried, the Secretary-Treasurer be continued routine operating effi­ coming two years to advantage. During instructed 1/) put in motion the ciency of the organization. It that period of security guaranteed by our necessary machinery to conduct was also stressed that, in view new contracts, we cannot afford to hiber­ a referendum ballot," Union of the "breathing period" af­ nate. We must, during these two years, Headquarters announced that forded by the new two-year con­ strengthen our organization and improve balloting would begin Sept. 8. tracts, reinforcement of the Gen­ eral Fund would enable the SIU our position. We must take steps to expand. Voting will be conducted for a to increase organizing activity 30 day period, ending Oct. 8. We must continually prepare for any emer­ and bring in more job oppor­ gency which may face us at the expiration HEADQUARTERS ADVISED tunities for all hands. of our current agreements. Could we look The voting dates were set after Several speakers pointed out ahead two years and see the situation in Headquarters received results of that the record wage increases maritime as it affects Seafarers, our prdb- the action taken on the resolu­ just gained by the membership lems would be simple indeed. There's no tion at Branch meetings up and as a result of the Negotiating down the coast. In all ports, crystal ball, however, for the seaman. His with the exception of Boston Committees' successes of the past only assurance for future security is in be­ and Norfolk, the resolution car­ few weeks made this a particu­ larly favorable time for an as­ ing prepared today. ried by large majorities. sessment, which could be met That probably was in the minds of the A considerable measm-e of easily out of the newly-added members who offered the resolution to put support for the assessment pro­ earnings. SIU SET PACE the assessment to a referendum vote. It is posal came from oldtimers pres­ ent at the meetings, who took interesting to note that this resolution was This latter viewpoint was also advanced by the 37 New Orleans introduced by 37 rank and file members in Brothers who began their reso­ the Port of New Orleans because that lution by declaring that "the Branch was the first to benefit from the Atlantic and Gulf District of the membership's decision to buy Halls in all The final report of the Seafarers International Union of Ports where needed. New Orleans now Committee on Uniform Reg­ North America has set the pace proudly boasts the finest union hall in the istration Rules has been comi- with a new contract and a raise South. We might bear in mind, too, that pleted and appears on page in wages making the seaman's it was the action of militant members in ~14 of this issue of the LOG. wage the highest ever obtained" New Orleans that knocked over the Missis­ In making its recommenda­ in the histoi*y of the industry. In the resolution, the rank and sippi Shipping Company and thus started tions, which will be pre­ to the membership file New Orleans Seafarers atthe landslide of companies to the new sented for action, the Committee (Continued on Page 14) contract. studied and sifted the recom­ The New Orleans resolution, which was mendations prepared by the introduced in all ports and adopted by an Port Committees which met overwhelming majority in all Branches at earlier in the summer. The the last regular membership meetings, with study of the registration the exception of Boston and Norfolk, rules was undertaken in re­ demonstrates that the membership realizes sponse to the membership's the General Fund is the operating fund of complaints that the variation ' A sweeping new plan for a in rules from port to port the Union. They under.stand that all major was not only confusing but broader organizing drive, an in­ expenditures of the union must come from unfair in many cases. tensified education progi-am and closer cooperation with other (Continued on Page 2) 4.U^ -• xl__ Registration Ruies •k Agents Map New Drives AFL unions was mapped out at Headquarters this week by an Emergency Agents Conference called by Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. The organizing campaign will The A&G stand was taken by centers around the MV Rolando, two men to quit work. He told The Atlantic and Gulf District be conducted among the non­ is prepared to reenact its the conference of Port Agents, owned and operated by the Ir- the company he wanted nine union fleets and in other sec­ familiar role in a 1948 version now in emergency session in win-Lyons Company, Coos Bay, men to handle one end of the tion's of the maritime industry ship. of the Coos 'Bay beef of two New York, after being advised Ore., which recently signed a which still lack union pi-otection, The CIO longshore official's of the situation by the Sailors contract with the SUP. years ago, as once again the CIO "Lumber carried by the vessel claim "was ridiculous, the SUP the Conference reported. West Coast longshore workers Union. The education program will in­ are spearheading a jurisdictional The action of the Agents Con­ is loaded on the ship by cranes points out, "because the whole clude weekly education meetings raid on the Sailors Union of the ference, the telegram said, "is in and landed by sailors", said the operation takes four men aboard to be held eveiy Tuesday, the Pacific. keeping with the SIU policy, as SUP. "The cargo is taken out the ship at the most, and this is preparation of books and pam­ Against a background strongly rlemon.strnted in the Inst Cons by cranes and landed on the strictly Sailoi's Union of the phlets detailing the Union's his­ reminiscent of the 1946 Coos bay Bay beef and other beefs, just as dock. The whole loading opera­ Tacific work." tory and policies, and increased Shortly after a picketline ap­ affair, the SUP has been assured the Sailors Union, in turn, has tion is approximately 10 hours. support for the SEAFARERS of full A&G support in its cur­ supported the A&G District in The discharging is approximately peared at the dock representing LOG. the Marine Cooks and Stewards our beefs against our common eight hours." rent beef in the Oregon port. The entire program, which was TROUBLE ARRIVES (CIO), the Marine Firemen, Oil­ enemies—the shipowners and the Notice of the A&G's backing made possible by the "breathing When the vessel arrived at the ers and Watertenders (Ind.), and spell" resulting from the sign­ for its West Coast affiliate was commies." The SIU message of support Rolando Lumberyard in San the ILWU, claiming the ship be­ ing of two-year contracts, will dispatched in a telegram to SUP San Francisco, Aug. 24, discharg­ longed in their jurisdiction, de­ be fitted into an economy cam­ concluded with the statement Secretary-Treasurer Harry Lundcommenced immediately spite the fact that it was under paign to cut overall operating berg on Monday. The wire, that the Seafarers wanted each ing signed by Paul Hall, Secretary- SUP man to "know that the with two CIO longshore workers, SUP contract. expenses. That evening the ship was Treasurer of the A&G District, A&G District solidly supports aiding in the operation. The complete report of the Two hours after the job moved to the Shell Oil Company Emergency Agents Conference stated that the A&G District was them in their present beef, as on record "to support our SUP we have always done in the started, a business agent from docks for bunkers. The three appears on page three. It will members of the the International Longshoremen's Engineers, Brothers in whatever action may past." be presented to the membership Marine Engineers Beneficial AsAccording to information re­ and Warehousemen's Union, Lo­ be necessary for the favorable for action at the next Branch ceived from the SUP, the beef cal No. 10, CIO, instructed its settlement of this dispute." (Continued on Page 15) meetings. SIU Again Backs SUP in New Coos Bay Boof _ �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 3. 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the J' = • la 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 The Membership Looks Ahead (Continued from Page 1) this fund and that if the plans for expansion and prepa­ ration arc to be implemented this fund must be corres­ pondingly strengthened. As pointed out above, the General Fund contains $100,000» This figure was reached as a result of the in­ sistent program of economy laid down by the Agents Conferences. The General Fund was built to its present height in a relatively short time. When former SecretaryTreasurer John Hawk resigned in 1947, the Fund had a deficit of $50,000. Strict economy was immediately enforced. All unnecessary expenses were lopped off. Other expenses were pared down to the minimum consistent with effective operation. Although the Fund consequently shot out of the red and up into the black at a gratifying speed, that rate of growth is too slow to enable us to build it to a point where the SIU could boast a feeling of absolute security against shipowner apd union-busting aggression;! and, at the same time, possess sufficient resources to ef-fectuate our program of Union expansion and increase the number of contracted jobs. At the moment we are operating on our income.— in fact we even are accumulating a small sum each week. But should we suddenly be confronted with an emerg­ ency, measures would have to be taken immediately to preserve our operating fund. It might be necessary to cut down on the size of the LOG or publish it less frequently, eliminate our educational work and other special services and trim union operation to a point where many conveniences and services could no longer be enjoyed. 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. Passage of the referendum would eliminate the threat of any such contingencies. All our services could Staten Island Hospital continue without any danger to the Union's financial You can contact y^ur Hos­ status. pital delegate at the Staten In light of the situations in other maritime unions, Island Hospital at the follow­ These are Ihe Union Brolhers currently in the marine hospitals, ing times: this referendum represents a bold move. But very likely the difference between our successes and theirs may be as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and' 6th floors.) traced to our boldness. The Seafarers is noted for its heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by wntiag ie them. bold moves. It was widely held that the General Strike Thursday ~ 1:30 to 3:30 p,m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) against the federal Wage Stabilization Board was a bold BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. D. JDeDUISEN move. Many said the drive to organize Isthmian which Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. T. ZEMRZUSKI MANUEL'PEREZ (on 1st and 2nd floors.) for years had withstood unionization attempts by other W. H. NUNN FRANCIS R. O'BRIEN maritime Unions was bold. It perhaps was bold to call CHARLES MURPHY J. BOUYEA W. HUNT for the purchase of Union Halls in all ports where needed, ' E. E. GROSS 0. Q. MOUMU R. L. JOHNSTON M. J. LUCAS at a time when other Unions were refusing to make moves F. JACOBSEN K. C. CROWE J. E. UTZ E. G. T. FISHER to increase the services and comforts for their mem­ C. OPPENHEIMER C. B. WILSON F. B. SHEDD berships. W. H. PERRY E. C. SHAFFER A. AUGUSTIN In every instance, these bold moves were overwhelm­ T. MANDICK G. LIGHTFOOT E. P. BADON C. NANGLE ingly supported by the membership, which saw each of B. N. HUNT . 4 4 4 C. W. HALLA F. L. BECKER the moves pay dividends. SIU membership, which is MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL P. G. DAUGHERTY R. J. PURCELL bolder, more alert, more aggressive than any other sec­ J. B. BENDERROSS 4 4 4tion of waterfront workers has clearly shown its under­ C. SIMMONS MANUEL CARDANA M. C. ElMORES NEW OREANS MARINE HOSP. standing of the fact that a Union without broad vision' WM. T. ROSS D. FRAZIER, JR. J. DENNIS A. C. McAPLIN and guts — cannot and does not continually move R. KEHRLY EDWARD D. MILLER A. C. SIMPSON forward. Seafarers know from experience and observa­ CHRIST B. VIKEN E. LIPARI W. WOOKEY tion that organizations which do not constantly prepare OLES HOWELL 4 t S. J. H. ASHURST L. D. RICKETTS for all eventualities stand little chance of any success. SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL TIM BURKE WILLIAM A. MILLER We now have all the qualities that an expanding, L. TICKLE E. NICKERSON H. C. MURPHY JAMES WENTHERE progressing organization needs — the self-assurance, the T. C. KELLY V. P. SALLINGS E. D. JENKINS M. BYERS energy, the militancy, the program and spirit of coope­ C, GREENE C. E. GLOVER & 4. 4 ration. To put these all to continued good purpose we N. A. HUFF H. R. LOWMAN STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL RALPH ARMSTRONG need only the certainty of financial strength. 4 4 4 SAMUEL PRICE Vote "Yes" for organizational security! Vote "Yes" A. EWING SAN JUAN HOSPITAL A. PISANI A. VANELZUELA for Union expansion and more jobs! Vote "Yes" on your R. L. BARBER R. SEIJO ' I M. CASTRO own future! Vote "Yes" on the $10 General Fund L. KAY A. SILVESTRI J. McNEELY Assessment! K. V. PITERSON A. JENSBY 1. MONTANEZ Men Now In The Marine Hiapltak uh �Friday. September 3, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Emergency Agents Conference Proposals On this page appear the recommendations of the Emergency Agents Conference held this week at Headquarters. The recommendations, which will be presented to the membership at Branch meetings for approval, include a far-reaching organizing cam­ paign to reach into the unorganized corners of the maritime industry, an intensified education program and a plan for increased cooperation with other AFL unions, the whole to be fitted into an economy drive. Such a set of recommendations is possible be­ cause the new two-year contracts have given the Union a "breathing spell" during which it can move in new directions. In the course of the conference, those present analyzed the SIU's present position from every possible angle and found it the best ever. LABOR SOLIDARITY The Seafarers International Union has followed a broad policy of brotherhood toward the entire labor movement, and always has extended aid to unions needing help to win their economic beefs. In every case where the SIU has acted, its assistance has proved to be the decisive factor in a victoi-y for labor'. This policy must be continued. The cause of all labor is the SIU's cause. Whenever and wherever the SIU's strength can be used to advance the economic power of organized working men and women the SIU must go into action. However, in the past, this policy has been put into effect without any clear program upon which to base it. Although SIU strength always has beei. decisive, SIU strength has not always been applied in the most efficient manner possible. For this reason, the Union should embark upon a program for quidc, effective action at any time in any field in support of any union which needs help. SIU experience in a number of ports has revealed that such a program must be based on thorough knowledge and complete imderstanSing of the. labor movement at local, state and national levels. In ports where the SIU owns its buildings and rents space to other unions. Seafarers have gained such knowledge and vmderstanding. As a result, the SIU has been able to render more efficient help to felow unions by • knowing their economic and techni­ cal problems intimately. In those ports, there also has developed a stronger feeling of inter-union fraternalism between seamen and workers in other fields. This, in turn, has led to more powerful local labor movements from which the SIU benefits along with the other unions. To lay the groundwork for such a program of intor-union brotherhood, all Port Agents are hereby directed to take the following steps: 1) Affiliate with, and be active in, AFL Central Trades and Labor Councils or their equivalents in all ports. 2) Affiliate with, and be active in, state AFL organizations. 3) Affiliate with, and be active in, such other AFL bodies as are formed. 4) Activate in all ports a policy of ever greater inter-union cooperation at all levels in support of economic beefs, organizational expansion and edu­ cation in trade union principles. Only by following such a program can the SIU's traditional policy operate with the growing effective­ ness required if the labor movement is to advance in the face of the forces attempting to destroy it. Only by following such a program can the SIU maintain its position as a powerful, progressive part of the labor movement. Only a unified labor movement can march forward against labor's enemies. FACING THE FUTURE By winning a Iwo-year agreement with the ope­ rators, the SIU scored a major strategic victory. We accomplished far more than forcing the operators to grant the highest wages and the finest conditions in the history of the maritime industry. We placed the Union in a position where it can concentrate on stimulating its own growth and inner strength. We gained the time to survey the field and launch new drives in new directions. The maritime industry is undergoing a postwar upheaval with which the SIU must cope unaided. Politics-minded "know-nothings" in Washington have done their best to ruin the American merchant marine, and many of the opereitors look backward instead of forward. Other maritime unions have been severely weak­ ened by internal battles between factions interested in everything except trade union progress. The SIU. and the SIU alone, is ready to move ahead. This emergency conference was called to formulate the policy, plan the strategy and initiate the action whereby forward motion can become a fact. The specific directives below are the fruit of the conference. Taken together they add up to a solid program by which the SIU will become a greater organization than ever during the next two years. When the directives are accomplished, the SIU will be even more firmly established in the maritime industry than it is now. They set in motion an organizing campaign which will reach every section of the industry, an education program which will make SIU members the best informed seamen in the world, and a cooperative program which will link the SIU more closely with the rest of the labor move­ ment and bolster the SIU's prestige in every port. These directives have been written with the mem­ bership's interest and nothing else in mind. How­ ever, directives are only words on paper unless SIU members themselves carry out the plans their elected representatives have made. It is believed that every Seafarer will recognize the importance of his own role in the overall program and will do his utmost to make it a reality. A&G EXPANSION In four years the Atlantic & Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union has tripled the number of companies under contract. This growth is a vast achievement, but it cannot be allowed to stop at its present stage. When the SIU ceases to grow, it will begin to move in the opposite direction—which is backward. For this reason the organizing campaign is the heart of the SIU, which lives by expanding. In other words, the Union's health is to a large extent in the hands of the Director of Organization and his helpers who include aU Port Agents. There can be no job security for om- membership as long as there leniains one unorganized ship on the seas or one unorganized job in the maritime industry ashore or afioat. The organizing campaign must be pressed ^with increasing vigor in all sections of the industry not included within the jurisdiction of any other AFL union. To stimulate the SIU's growth and insure its future strength, the Director of Organization and the Port Agents are hereby directed to: 1) Broaden the basis of organization to include those fields in the maritime industry not claimed in the jurisdiction of any other AFL union, and to press vigorously in those fields. 2) Institute an intensive campaign in those sections of the mai'itime industry now within the jurisdiction ot the affiliates of the Atlantic & Gulf District 3) Continue and intensify the present campaign to bring every unorganized ship under the SIU banner. 4) Enlist every member to assist at all points.5) Include the record of all organizing activities in weekly reports to the SEAFARERS LOG, so that the membership may at all times be fully informed of every step. Such a far-reaching and forward-looking program will close the back doors of the maritime industry and insure the jobs, wages and conditions which the SIU has won in the last 10 years. The SIU in its short history has sprinted to the top of the industi-y. The membership has no intention of retreating. On the contrary, by accomplishing the above program, the SIU will reach new heights. UNION EDUCATION A union education program is not an end in itself. It is a step in the building of a stronger union whose members know the facts of their history, the techni­ calities of their contracts, the reasoning behind their policies and the more important developments in the labor movement everywhere. An informed membership is a membership ready for anything, and the SIU must have such a mem­ bership. An education program is the only means by which this end can be attained. An education program must be built around union literature and organized discussion of union prob­ lems. But union literature serves no purpose unless it reaches the membership. An education program must stress the distribution of union publications. Or­ ganized discussion serves no purpose unless it is keyed to union progress. An education pi'ogram must stress open debate along lines which 5ti'engthen the SIU's leadership in the maritime industi-y. To provide the raw material of an education 'pro­ gram the SIU is building a library covering its own history and policies. A book covering all strike ac­ tion, including the great General Strike of 1946 and the Isthmian Strike of 1947, is almost ready. A second book, analyzing the UFE Strike of 1948 and emphasizing the SIU's relation to the entire labor movement, is in preparation, as is a movie covering that beef. These books will constitute the SIU story. They will show the SIU's unbroken record of victories, but they also will reveal where mistakes were made. By studying their contents, officials and rank-andfilers will be immeasm-ably aided in their planning for the future. Meanwhile, the SEAFARERS LOG stands in the forefront of the labor press. It is respected not only in the maritime industry, but everywhere else as a reliable source of information on all aspects of maritime labor, and it gives the SIU vast prestige in the labor movement. For the benefit of the Union, the LOG serves a threefold purpose: It is an open forum for the mem­ bership. It is a medium for SIU and general labor news. And it is a powerful organizing weapon. Ob­ viously, it interlocks with all other SIU activities and must always be supported by the eritire mem­ bership. To inaugurate and maintain an intensive educa­ tion program designed to strengthen the Union, aU Port Agents are hereby directed to take the following steps immediately: 1) Set aside the hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays for education meetings in all Branches. These meetings are to be held regularly and to be carefully planned, even if it is necessary to skip shipping calls, and records of the meetings are to be kept so that their effectiveness can be checked at any time. 2) Instruct a Patrolman to caU a meeting of the crew of each outgoing ship, at which he will discuss the Union literature aboard, bringing to the attention of everybody the nature of each Union publication aboai'd. The Negotiating Committee has forced the owners to install book racks for Union publications, and each ship will have all books, pamphlets and papers published by the Union. 3) Intensify the membership's all-out support for the LOG. �FMdkr, S«plambtr^3, 134ft TWE- SBA'PA-RER'S t O»Q Page" Four- QUESTION: At the last regulac meeting, the membershijp^ ov^whelmlngly adopted a. resr olution urging a referendum be held on a temdollar- assessment for- the General Ptindi What are your views on this proposal? v J • . _ ; - ' - J _ •_ ---i SVEN J. NILSEN, Oiler; ANDY HOURILLA, V^per: FRED HICKS. Steward: AL SACCO. Cook: I am very much in favor of it. I think it is a pretty good It's good stuff, the assessment Sure. I'm in favor of this as1 do think we should take it idea. The more money we get is. Maybe it seems like a lot -.sesament.. I'm behind any move next year and make it twenty in the General Fund, the better of jack to some of the boys. But that will, help the Union build itself. It means that we in turn dollars — for we have already ten bucks is cheap-price to pay will be helped. The increases in paid the Strike and Building it will be for the membership Funds this year. The Union has who depend upon the efficient to keep our Union strong. The wages we won were • not just to expand to secure more jobs operation of the Union machin­ Union has to do a lot of things given to us. We got them because and strength in the face of ery for their conditions and the to get those contracts, and keep we have a strong Union. The chaotic conditions in the unor- enforcement of their contracts. them, that a guy doesn't remem­ other two increases we got the early, part of this year were 'ganized fields. The main thing ber when he's out at sea en­ won. for the same reason, and A lot of fellows may think that •under the head of union operalion is the maintaining of the it is a lot of money, but I don't joying SIU conditions—and those so it is with every other Union present contracts, the represen­ think it is very much in com­ things have to be paid for just gain we've made. Is there any tation afforded the- membership parison to what each member like everything else. The mari­ guy foolish enough to think we at the<time of sign one and pay­ stands to get out of it in repre­ time unions and the whole in­ could get a dime from the ship­ owners unless they know we're offs. and the shoreside machinery sentation — it's sure a better dustry are going into a fairly able to stand up to them? Every to take care of beefs when they investment than ten dollars arise. It is to the interest- of worth of drink in a ginmill. I tough.period.. It's. up. to. us in the.- investment in our Union in­ every man to support the ef­ think the other members feel SIU to make sure that we can creases our chances for better get through anything that-comes. living. ficient operation of the Union. the same way as I do. 4!- „ -., ,> -i,.' . • WILLIAM' COLEMAN, FWT: The assessment to build our General Fund represents only a. small fraction of. the annual to­ tal of the wage increases our Union has just won for us. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anybody, and I'm even, more sure that it will be of great benefit to uS: all. As. we go . on from day to. day,, winning wage increases and better working conditions, let us not take too much, for grantedi We- must also continue to build every section of. our Uniom which today finds its operating, costs going up, like everything else. We must remember to keep prepared' at; all .times.. mmiMSMSmrn ANTONIO TARQUINIO, Oiler:^ H. LICHTENSTEIN, Cook: t think it's the proper time to The assessment, would give us kick in and strengthen our or­ something to fall back on if we ganization so that we can enjoy have a rainy day. There may be smooth sailing in the period some tough times coming and ahead. A few guys may gripe we have to keep the Union run­ because they're short at the pres­ ning, whatever happens. We ent time, but I'm certain that didn't build ourselves up just to they, too, will realize that, by go to pieces. I know that most strengthening our General Fund, of the fellows are thinking the they'll be doing themselves good same way I am. They must be if in the long run. I'm all in fa­ they are in touch with things vor of any action by the mem­ on the waterfront. What, good bership that will give,.our Union are all the contracts in the a stronger foundation. Every world, if we can't keep the com­ lime we take such action, we panies in check every day? We strengthen the means by which need the assessment, and the our own living conditions are new raise takes care of it at the first payoff. improved. RAYMOND DAVIS, Oiler: CARL COWL, Electrician: RAYMOND PERRY, Ch. St;: This assessment is a pretty, In the' last two years or -so The organizational work of the good idea. When it piles up we the organization, by practicing Union has steadily been ex­ can keep our Strike Fund and operating economies and by de­ panded as we've moved forward all other funds intact, and still veloping more efficient machin­ during the past couple of years. have the day-to-day strength we ery, has been able to pull the We've added about 15 new com­ need to run the Union. I've been Genercd Fund out of the' red panies to our roster .of contract­ a Seafarer for two years, and and bring it up to about 90 ed outfits in the past year. We I've seen a lot' of- growth and- a thousand, dollars. The proposed' must continue to go ahead and Lot of progress all along the General Fund assessment will for that rea^son I favor the in­ line since the 1846- General raise it immediately by over creasing of the General Fund Strike — and I want things to. 100 thousand dollars. This will by an assessment, A sufficient keep , moving that way. But the double our operating and brgan- reserve must exist' to- meet any merchant marine is in for a bit; izaiional fund immediately. The contingencies that may arise of a. hard time, and. any wateiv economies and efficiencies which within the next year or two. I front: union will have to. keep have successfully, brought: us out think the. members should real­ up its, strength to get through a of the hole can be maintained, ize, that by adding, strength to tough year or two. Ten bucks a. while the Fimd itself is doubled our fund, we are- making an in­ man is a cheap-price, to pay tor for more • intensive organization­ vestment for. the betterment of al work. that strength. our jobs, wages and conditions. �T « E 'S E A T A R E R S L O G Triday, SeptenllMr 0, 1948 Page Five Frisco Shipping Almost As Good For Permits As Fer Bookholders By AL BERNSTEIN and FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO—If shipping trician's job on the Monroe' 'Vicwere any better in this port, toiy. Isthmian. What ever hap­ we'd'have to call a doctor. pened to the former Steward This is an SOS to all you there? We thought old Higgenrated men to come out to the botham was going to homestead gold coast and give us a hand her—instead he piled off. Com­ to move these scows! ing out this way, Higgy?—We In this port permits are al­ need some good Stewards here! most as good as books. For ex­ WRITE HOSPITALIZED A newly added feature ample, we had to use three In the local Marine Hospital to the pages of the SEA­ By CAL TANNER Messmen in shifting 'Waterman's we have Brother Hodo, who has FARERS LOG is the comic Typhoon the other day, because been in for about 20 months, and MOBILE — Shipping is still decision, we'll send the news to strip "Seafare." LOG car­ we were short of men on deck. the old Bosun, Don Galinas, who very slow here. If you want the the LOG. Meanwhile, we make toonist Eddy Smith is the We've been shipping crews by is lying in bed wondering where proof it lies in the figures: sure that somebody represents man responsible for most of the busload to Portland, Wil­ his old shipmates Earl Bishop During the past seven days, we our boys at all hearings. the humorous shipboard in­ mington and other points on the and Jimmy Milligan are. Don sent only 65 bookmen and 21 cidents depicted to date, with FOR ASSESSMENT compass here on the West Coast, would certainly like to hear from permits out to jobs. a few assists from Jim The excitement about-the twobecause there are no rated men some of his old shipmates. He There were six ships paying Lowney, but Brother Smith year contract has simmered available for the jobs in the spends his spare time making off, four signed on and two laid down a little. The big 'topic is willing to 'forsake his ports where they are needed— belts, and Hodo spends his spare up. And there is no let up in right now is the proposed Gen­ monopoly on what takes and this goes for all three De­ time taking pictures with a sight. place in the panels. eral Fund assessment. The camera he got on a changie for partments. In the coming week, we expect; majority of 'the members in Any Seafarers nursing While starting to type this re- changie deal. 14 ships to arrive, -but eight of Mobile are heartily in favor of it. ideas which might prove in­ .port, we had to stop and shang­ Harold Wheeler, Junior on the them will be on coastwise ar­ They know they have the best teresting and humorous to hai two ABs with green tickets Oberlin Victory, and Joe ticles and will take only a fewj wages and conditions in the in­ the membership can bring to run to London, • Bremen, and Schumsky, Oiler on the Monroe replacements. The two ships we dustry right now, and'they want them to life in the LOG by Antwexp. Pete Sarkus and —both Isthmian — were in to lost were both Alcoas, the Haw­ something to fall back on if we submitting their ideas to Clyde P. Parker are the two look the new Hall over. Both ser Eye and the -John Isaacson. run into a really'bad period. Eddy Smith. SEAFARERS full-books who made the sad bragged that their blackgang was The payoffs and sign ons were The way'they figure it, the as­ LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New mistake of investigating whether the best yet—-which is a healthy smooth. There, were minor beefs sessment only 'tdkes the first York, N. Y. the A&G Frisco Branch Office at situation. Impartial arbitrators and a few repairs to be com­ month's wage increase that we 85 Third Street was open late declared that the verbal battle pleted, but nothing gave us a bit' You don't have to be a won in the new agreement. was a draw and that both De­ Saturday afternoon. of trouble. cartoonist, or even a rea­ Here are some of the oldtimers partments on both ships were in FAST WORK sonable facsimile. Just jot FAR VOYAGES we have on the beach: Willie good SIU style. We not only had a housefull down the idea in sequence The ships we sent out were Reynolds, "Poochie" Emanuel,; of A&G men batting the breeze, and send it along. Then scheduled to cover a lot of blue George Saucier, 'Glenn Demouy, but we also shipped them out vrateh 'Ihe LOG for the re­ Fairhope "Bill" Johnson, Clinton water in the course of their two minutes after they walked sults. voyages. The 'Claiborne headed Mason, O. B. D. Thompson, in and registered. lor London, Rotterdam, Bremen We crewed up the SS Gillis in and Antwerp; the -Bienville for Portland, Oregon, from this Korea and Japan; the DeSoto for Branch, shipping a crew direct By ERNEST TILLEY Italy, Greece and Turkey; the from last week's meeting straight By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER BOSTON—^There's no point in Puritan for the -bauxite -ports, to Portland and the Far East. It talking about shipping in this and the Monarch of the -Seas for PHILADELPHIA — The boys mediate future, we would not was a Smith and Johnson Scow. port, for there isn't enough to Puerto Rico. The Winslow Almost at the same time, the here in Quakertown had some­ advise you to hurry to Phila­ talk about. However, there are Homer took the coastwise run. delphia as we still have quite a SS 'Irvin S. Cobb—South Atlan­ The unemployment compensa­ thing to cheer about, at last. few men around. tic—pillled into Tacoma. Re­ a couple df bright spots. For one thing, we could use tion situation in -Alabama is There was a payoff, the first one garding this ship, we want to TEN-BUCK TALK looking a trifle brighter. The in two weeks. take this opportunity of com­ some passenger--ship waiters from the Fourth Deck in New York. appeals judge here has been de­ The boys 'here have a new mending the Ship's Delegate, Yes, quite unexpectedly, the There are jobs on the SS Yar­ ciding in favor of seamen instead topic for conversation, and it is Brother L. C. Coles Jr., for hold­ SS Caleb : Strong, a Waterman mouth which is going to make lof the company, especially in the being kicked around quite free­ ing the crew together and refus­ cases of permitmen who con- scow, drifted in from Trieste. ly. This is the proposed ten- ing to payoff imtil he had con­ a -series of -short cruises until jstitute about 95 percent of those She was a good ship and the dollar assessment for 'the Gen­ tacted the Frisco A&G Head­ -the end of October, at least. For another thing, we hope applying for money. quarters and found out what the pajmff was clean. The boys re­ eral Fund, of course. there will be some potato car­ . The decisions-follow the line of ceived transportation, and all of score was, after certain outports From our personal observa­ goes, when they start harvesting the case in New York reported up north brushed hii-n off He's them headed for home. tion, based on the way the boys the crop down in Maine. They in the LOG recently. The per­ a good example of a Seafarer. are talking, we think the dough wiU be a big help, if and when Needless to say, a full crew mitmen are held to be living up •CALL HALL is as good as in'the'Union treas­ they come through. to the rules of their Union, which on the board looked mighty good At this 'time we'd like to ad­ ury right now. We paid off the Bull Line's is allowable. vise all Seafarers paying off on SS Mae, but it was just a tech­ to the lads on the beach. -However, if you apply for Our men know the score. They In addition, shipping picked realize the importance of a the West Coast not to do so un­ nical payoff so that the ship compensation here, it may take less they first contact this office. you time to get your money. up a little in general, quite healthy General Fund. As we Frequently ships "sneak" in, and could go under the new con­ The company is appealing to the aside from the Caleb Strong. heard one guy put it to another: neither this Branch nbr the local tract. Consequently nobody got off and there were no replace­ Alabama Supreme Court, and is This was due, we believe, to the "Listen, when I put this ten company office is aware of it. ments. new shipping procedure with trying to tie up almost every At ^ny rate, the above men­ bucks ill the General Fund, I'm The Mae is carrying coal these claim. You are apt to get sev­ regard to the -Districts. not donating it to some hack for tioned ship's payoff was held up days, and the boys were plenty The above sounds very good. eral checks at once a few weeks political purposes or merely to imtil an SIU Patrolman was able enthusiastic about the new con-: But, although we are optimistic later. build up the bank account. I'm to get there and square away aU tract even though they forfeited When the court hands down a here about shipping in the im­ investing it in the SIU—which. the beefs. The crew and tlie the coal penalty. They figured company were well satisfied. sure as hell, is my future." there would be more jobs. We just shifted the Typhoon to We also paid off an SUP tank­ The labor front is fairly quiet Alameda—^Todds Shipyai'd. Won­ er and shipped a few replace­ here, but there has been an der where we'll shift her next? ments aboard her. important strike at the Proctor By SAL COLLS We have the summer amuse­ 'Electric plant. This one is about It's rumored that' she might be the fii'St on the shift from Frisco ment boats all straightened out SAN JUAN — Shipping here calling for men to paint, and we to be settled, however. to the Gulf! now. Of course, the arrangement has been tops for the past two are more than glad to oblige. Scabs here in Philly generally The Twin Falls, Isthmian, reaUy applies for next year be­ The past couple df months weeks. The docks have been full of vessels and we have been able have been pretty rainy. Now it get the short end of the Stick. was crewed up with a bus-load cause those scows are tj'ing up is getting a little cooler and we In this strike, the scabs had Uie of 'boys from this port. She has after Labor Day. They're good to use any and all ratings. There have been no actual expect a lot of-the boys in for a pickets outnumbered, but they a ;good bunch of boys aboard. in the summer, though. The resolution from New Orpayoffs, although we do expect bit of vacation time. They know couldn't break the picketline. After the northern loop she is The lonely cops on duty can't going to hit this port before go­ le'ans proposing the asse.ssment the MV Ponce to arrive from that the sugar season is on, and be blamed for not being too en­ ing to the Persian Gulf. for the General Fund hit this Canada one of these days. that the chances are they can thusiastic -about helping ixie Edgar Smets, the Delegate off port very suddenly and as a re­ Natui-ally we will be there to catch a ship fast if they go scabs get through. the Hurricane, Waterman, was in sult did not pass. broke. pay her off. However, since then the boys Our famous sketch artist. On the sports -scene, once to pick up some literature. Of course, there are a good many men on the beach here. Brother Spurlock, grabbed 'the more a ^ray of light enters our Whitey, the Bosun, and Ted have been talking it over and The news of good shipping has SS Angelina, but we expect him lives. 'Our -Athletics seem deter­ Popa, the Day Man, were in to doing a little thinking. Chances spread around the Island, and back. He is a mall hound and mined to wind up near the 'top— say that it was the cleanest ship are that they will be for it when the boys from the ports on the the mail is beginning to pile up. or perhaps better. If Connie they ever took over. The old the referendum machinery is south coast are flocking to the Already he has several letters Mack^s boys make it, don't -Say Bosun was an A&G man from set up. We certainly hope they and something in a great big en­ we didn't warn you. In the Mobile, whose name we unfor- will, because that sawbuck "a Hall. man pays will certainly put the Better come back. other league the Phillies seem timately haven't got at present. 'One thing thai helps out here velope. whole Union in a wonderful po­ Brother Rife, who just passed headed in the direction of the Brother Spurlock. You are al­ .Is the shoregang work that keeps sition. his Thii-d's exam, took the Elec­ cellar, sad to relate. ways welcome. coming in. A lot of ships are General fund Assessment Faver Wftfi Seafarers In Gagsters Wanted Philly Shipping SUghtly SeUer Shipping Is Tops In San Juan Spots Brighten Boston Picture �Page Six T H E S E AF A R E R S New York Shipping Fair For Engine, Deck 'columnist likes to say they are I foreign-born and, therefore, unNEW YORK — Shipping here I American. In other words, he's is pretty fair for men with rat­ trying to stir up a vicious kind ings in the DecK and Engine of trouble. Departments. But Stewards still He always points the finger at find the jobs few and far be­ one union president in particu­ tween. lar, implying that the letter's Thej-e were a reasonable num­ ber of payoffs and sign-ons last week. Notable payoffs were aboard the following ships: the Pothier, Legion Victory and Cape San Diego, Isthmian; the Gadsden, American Eastern's heavy-lift ship; the Sea Trader of the Sea Trade Company; the Colabee, which brings down wood pulp from Canada for American-Hawaiian; the Hilton, the Bull vessel that runs to Europe; and the Raphael Semmes in from Waterman's Euro­ pean run. What beefs we found gave foreign birth makes him un­ little trouble, and were settled worthy of his position. aboard ship in proper style. Now tlje labor official in ques­ On the Pothier, the Old Man tion—I won't mention his name, had the Mate working on deck either — just happens to have for a good many hours, but the been responsible for some rather crew collected the overtime fine progress in his union. He which made it aU right. On the has promoted and developed Sea Trader, the Skipper proved housing projects, insurance plans, to be something of a screwball. vacation camps and medical cen­ But these beefs and all the rest ters for the benefit of the mem­ were squared away very easily. By JOE ALGINA «:• SHIPS AND JOBS Friday. September 3. 1948 LO G bership, which is several million times as much as the columnist in question ever did for any­ body but his well-fed self. We take the space to com­ ment on this because we want to warn Seafarers and anybody else listening against this kind of stuff. In my opinion, it's about the dirtiest way there is to at­ tack the trade union movement, or any other decent movement. FAST PORT Things seem to move these days in New Orleans. It was the Mississippi Company that crack­ ed first under SIU pressure in New, Orleans, and it was from that port that the written resolu­ tion calling for a referendum vote on a 10-dollar assessment was sent out. That assessment is a good idea. If you vote for it, you can pay it out of your first month's raise. Don't forget to register for the draft if you are under 26. Incidentally, r?ght after the Pi-esident announced that marl ied men would not be taken, we had an unusual number of requests to be excused from meeting. It seems that all the younger Brothers were away on their honeymoons. TONSORIAL SCENE IN ALEXANDRIA Sketch by Norman Maffie shows father and son barber team clipping locks of crewman Chris Huebner on Santa Clara Victory. WL^ BeoAund When you read the list of companies owning these ships you realize how much the mem­ By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN bership owes to the Union's Organizing Department. The! Perhaps the most dangerous snapshot of .the Quartermaster ten dollars, for he was a greedy The two larger ones were whole American merchant mar­ pair of company stiffs I ever in a bosun's-chair, soogieing the Gus, working on deck all the quartered on. the starboard deck ine is undergoing a big shake-I^Vfed'with" were the Master of forward bulkheads of the house, time. just aft of the house; the other up as it tries to adju^ Jtself SS Red Rover, and while the Mate and the rest of three on the port side. Old tar­ REFUSES HOSPITALIZATION^ to the postwar world. There' his Mate. the watch were off the bridge paulins were rigged over them have been some pretty bad mis­ One night in Bombay, when as awnings, but afforded no pro­ While coasting to pick up car- rigging an auxiliary antenna, takes made by the big political a crewmember was stricken with tection at the sides or rear. and the Old Woman was below , , _ 11 .V- go for India, I discovered that wheels. In a situation like this, f. ,/r . . , the most terrible of all pains, in his cabin fussing about with 411. frel ^ho Mates spray-gun activities Things went fairly well for the Organizers create 4.iie jobs for renal colic, resulting from a kidhad so bespattered the starboard his private aerial. awhile, and the elephants be­ the membership by going after neystone, the miserable Master running light that it actually came great pets of .the crew. Bad as this sounds, it's only new companies. refused the Purser morphine, showed red instead of green! They seemed to form violent part of the story. The gyro was was too lazy to get out of bed We owe our Organizers a con­ He thought nothing of it, but I out of order, and at unexpected to look at the patient, and re­ likings for certain men, and tinuing vote of thanks. They get loved to eat bread. If an ele­ I promptly had both sidelights moments would set the ship on fused to authorize hospitaliza­ a big personal one from this phant's favorite friend would a new course. put into lawful condition. tion, saying the company doctor port's officials every day. pass her without an offering and We ran out of New York half Also we were in the mine could see the man in the morn­ Last week we recommended some attention, tears of grief an hour ahead of the general fields past 12 degrees west long­ ing. that nobody be allowed to pay­ would run down her cheeks. strike, into the teeth of half a itude, where a good lookout The Second Mate and. the What big babies! off a ship in Puerto Rico un­ gale, with both booms adrift and shoiiid have been kept. As it Purser took him to St. George's less he has a replacement from When they were cold, they number one hold un-battened. was, not even the lawful re­ Hospital anyway, some one else the Umon Hall in San Juan. _ ^ shivered and cried again, They _ , , lOn a C-2. which has no shelter- quirement of a licensed officer chipping in for the victoria This recommendation was ap-'. . ,11. j ii. • • ^ J 1- 1 Ji. 2. ing foes le head, this isn t funny, on the bridge was being lived j "gharry." These two humanitar­ seemed to appeal to their friends proved whole-heartedly at the ^ • i,.. xt, x for help. We tried to get more f . .. , . I Nor is it funny at night, without up to, and we had already ians caught hell for doing it. last meeting here in New York.',. ^ x x x u x canvas to give them more pro­ I lights, to try to stretch tarps. sighted one mine. Perhaps the meanest piece of tection, but the Mate refused. To explain again, this recom-|we had all we could do to keep penuriousness these two were NEAR DISASTER mendation was not voiced to f^om being blown over-board. It was late December, and guilty of concerned dumb ani­ getting very cold. The monkeys keep anybody from getting off, ^ , „ f _. J u • i The Mate never believed in One eveninjg, just about dark, mals. in Puerto Rico and having a , , CTTT • xx xand the leopard were able to . . , r.TTT • such a good old SIU institution the lookout, a first trip Ordinary, tropical vacation. The SIU is 1, u j f x • - u Besides the usual deck load keep warm, but the poor ele­ , xx=x XI- X 1 as all-hands for topping booms, came running amidships to warn the only outfit that has a clause ^ f• 1. T of 300 Macacus Rhesus (the sac­ phants were a pathetic sight. . X n • 11 have even seen him, when I me to have the men abandon in the comraet allowing payx • 1 xx red temple monkeys of India) in They developed really bad colds „ . _ X TT xu ox 1was on the sick list m Calcutta, ship. offs in Puerto Rico with 24 hours 12 cages, brought to America half way across the Atlantic on , , I compelling the acting rsosun to notice, and it s a good clause. , xi. i.t. jiWe were about two miles off for biological research — largely the way to Boston. I work alone with him handling Two days out of the Slates, But here's the point: Too the jumbo gear. They got the one of the African headlands on anterior poliomyelitis (the many times a guy forgets that j^h done, but with a terrific that jut out into the Mediter­ deadlj infantile paralysis) -r- we two of them died from quite ranean, and the gyro was head­ took on other animals in Cob obvious cases of pneumonia. his Union has a problem. He ombo, Ceylon. gets off a ship in Puerto Ricoj , • x ^ HT i L. ing us full-speed for it. ELEPHANT STEAKS ^ ^ , , I Two days out of Haifa, he and no Union replacement can x j xi. i. x j i - Somehow that boy knew that There was a cute and affec­ •u J: J mu A X J XU wanted the booms topped, alThe day they died it was so be found. The Agent down there , , . J TT • X though the ship was pitching and land on our starboard beam was tionate young leopard, and five rough we couldn't rig a boom has to send a non-Union man to n ° u ji rx okay, but not land dead-ahead. ,, .. . ,. , ., rolling badly, as one so often to heave the bodies, ovejboard, the ship at a time v/hen the , x xu x xe • x ^ . does at that time of year ]ust I don't know where he found but had to wait till next day Umon cannot use new men. xr/-ix xxx the Mates and the rest of the in the shelter of Massachusetts That's why nobody should get watch when I promptly sent him Bay. off in Porrto Rico until his re„,vait," l said, "by tomorrow lo the bridge. j That night the souvenir hunt­ placement can be found. Going down the Red Sea, the we'll be in the lee of Crete, and ers got busy with a fire-axe, and Changing the subject, we've ^an do the job in safety and Steward was taken very ill. The chopped out their small tusks. been reading a lot of vicious jess time." crew, backing a really swell One of them cut off a trunk nonsense in Ihe papers recently jt ^35 y^^d, sure Purser, demanded that the Old and skinned it. Some of us cut by a few of the labor-hating enough, the next day my wea- Woman have an SOS sent to a filets and broiled them. They columnists, one in particular ther forecast proved correct, nearby ship. He refused till a were delicious, more delicate in whom I don't need to name. i ^ith the sea like glass. Limey transport got by us, flavor than spring lamb chops, Lately^ this guy has been off headed north. but tough. on a new tack. He's found out QUARTERMASTER Eventually he weakened, so True, they died of pneumonia, that there are some American The "Old Woman"—we never an English tanker hove to for but by now all our ship's meat labor officials who were born referred to the Master as the us. Before we could get the was putrid, and. some was magin Europe, and who came to the "Old Man" after we got to know doctor aboard, the Steward was COW elephants aged from two gotl.y. United States when they were him — was in full connivance dead. I've often wondered what some to five years. Though the latter very young. I with the Mate when it came to I laid him out and buried had their mahout, or 'keeper- brave fisherman out of ProvinceAlthough these men are aU working the AB on wheel watch, him; but the Mate insisted on trainer, the sheltering of these town might have thought if he properly elected officials of their any place on the ship, sewing him up in the canvas beasts was the ship's responsi­ ever brought up a trunkless unions, and are U.S. citizens, this' I had one of the boys get a burial shroud—I guess he needed bility. elephant on his lin6! • PONT W TURNED ATFECTWNATe.' �Friday. September 3, lf« THE SEAFARERS LOG Page- Seeen Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief TAMPA—Chairman, R. Seckinger, 307; Recording Secretary. R. L. Duke. 143; Reading Clerk. N. Ellis 16. The Dispatcher reported 35 registered, and 23 shipped. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ fare there was discussion on the difference in shipping .rules in various Ports. % % NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben Rees.' 95; Recording Secretary. William Aycock. 38444; Reading Clerk, Alphonse Desoura. 48512. A&C Shipping From Aug. 10 To Aug. 24 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. TOTAL SHIPPED carried under New Business to send a wire and wreath of sym­ pathy to Brother James Tucker's family. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 with 390 members present. XXX PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. L. A. Gardner. 3697; Reading Clerk. D. C. Hall. 43372; Record­ ing Secretary. G. H. Seeburger. 6932. Boston 23 79 27 17 9 10 36 181 New York 166 163 510 146 138 133 417 80 35 36 151 . Philadelphia 46 14 21 81 140 87 321 Baltimore 94 - 144 123 86 . 353 Norfolk , 68 35 158 55 41 19 13 73 38 38 21 97 Ali Branch Minutes were ac­ Savannah 18 13 n 48 11 14 Tampa 10 35 9 •6 a 23 cepted. The minutes of special 200 250 201 Mobile 651 65 68 61 194 meetings held in New" York, 132 132 136 400 New Orleans 192 106 150 448 Baltimore, Norfolk, San Fran­ 52 36 33 121 Galveston 56 40 29 125 cisco, and Puerto Rico were ac­ 30 22 20 72 Great Lakes Minutes 26 San Juan 14 15 55 cepted. The Norfolk minutes of August "San Frapcieco — 73 41 55 169 61 39 54 154 were posted. The Agent reported 11; and the Norfolk financial rethat shipping was very bad, but 914 831 1,019 2,764 821 591 595 2,007 looked a little brighter for the ports of August 14, and 21 were GRAND TOTAL read and accepted. The Secre­ coming week. All ships in traiii(*San Francisco figures only cover week of August 16 to August 21.) tary-Treasurer's financial reports sit were visited, with all beefs for weeks ending August 7 and squared away. The New Orleans 14 were accepted. New Business Resolution for a $10. General only of Branches holding meet­ tion from the port of New Orleans was read and accepfed. The jorned at 8:30 PM with 322 mem­ Fund Assessment was discussd ings were read. All were ac­ regarding a new Genei'al Fund Headquarters' report to the bers present. on the floor. A motion was made XXX cepted. The Resolution from assessment was read and dis­ membership of August 11 was by V. Sorensen, 42379, and sec­ New Orleans dated August 23rd cussed. The meaning of what accepted. The New Business of onded by F. Dowd, 43112, to con­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. was non-concurred with. The the General Fund stood for was all Branches holding meetings Earl (Bull) Sheppard. 203; Re­ cur in this resolution. Carried Trial Committee reported that explained, and the consensus of The Secretarycording Secretary. Herman Trox- unanimously. M. Gurganus, 29505, was put on opinion expressed was that there Treasurer's financial reports clair. 6743; Reading Clerk. Buck six months suspension and proba- was a definite need for this type dated August 7 and 14 were acStephens, 76. of assessment in order to build the Union's funds. The Resolu­ Motion carried to notify all tion was accepted unanimously. ports that charges are pending Under New Business there was was read and accepted. The against a Messman. New Orleans a motion by Sol Cohen, 44954, resolution from New Orleans for financial reports for August 14 that we re-affirm our previous a ten-dollar General Fund assess­ and 21 were read and. accetped. support of Norfolk's position re­ ment was read and carried by a The Secretary-Tieasurer's finan­ garding the opening of a New hand vote of 156 for, arid 0 cial report for August 7 and 14 Hall in Puerto Rico; and that against. The auditor's report for were accepted, New Business of The Secretary-Treas­ tion with the understanding that such action be definitely de­ period ending December 28, 1947 other Branches was read. All cepted. The (Agent, were accepted. urer's report to the membership if he came around the hall un­ ferred until such a time as we was accepted. The Agent, der the influence of liquor during first have Halls in all contin­ Brother Alsop, took the floor to Brother Sheppard, reported that dated August 14 was accepted this time he would go in the 99 ental US ports. Amendment by explain why the penalty on coal business and shipping in the with a vote of thanks to the year club. C. Sydney, 29713, John Zenco, 46437, that the open­ and coke was dropped, and port were fair. There were ten New Orleans Negotiating Com­ was put in the 99 year club. And ing of new Halls should be pointed out that it would help payoffs and seven signons since mittee and the New York Ne­ Korace Dodd, 38691, was put on gauged by the number of men the SIU in securing more Jobs, the last meeting. Four Alcoa gotiating Committee for a job the "do not ship" list until he shipped and the number of men since companies contracted to ship and one Isthmian laid up in well done. The Patrolman re­ cleared the Committee in Nor­ paid off, and that buildmgs other Unions, which did not have the past two weeks, and another ported that what few beefs had folk. , The Agent reported that should be bought in that order, a penalty clause, were able to Isthmian and four more Alcoa come up were squared away and shipping had been slow since the giving preference to the port out-bid our companies. The Dis­ were due before the next meet­ that everything is in good form. last meeting and that it looked with the heaviest traffic in ships patcher reported 121 registered, ing and were also headed for the T. Emery, J. Di Santo,- and E. One as though it would be slow for and men. Accepted. Motion by and 125 shipped. A commxmica- bonyard. Twelve schduled pay­ MeClain were Obligated. tion from the National Head­ minutes silence for departed the next two weeks also. The E. Ladriere, 38484, to find out offs are due in the next fort­ Dispatcher reported 158 men from the Secretary-Treasurer quarters of Selective Service was night. The Agent's report was Brothers. I'egistei'cd and 73 shipped. what a blackgang man must read regarding draft exemption accepted. Dispatcher reported XXX Brothers William Aycock, 38444; have to qualify for the job of for merchant seamen. Meeting 400 registered, and 448 shipped. SAVANNAH — Chairman. Burl C. Kilby, 50769; Thaddeus 2nd Electrician aboard A&G con­ adjourned at 8:00 PM with 156 A communication was accepted Charles Starling. 6920; Recording Jackson, 38057; and Cui'tis Ay­ tracted ships. Accepted. Under members present. Secretary, S. J. Colcork, 33407; cock, 50927, were obligated. One XXX Heading Clerk. C. Kreiss. 46672. minute of silence for departed BALTIMORE — Chairman. New Business only of all Brothers. Meeting adjourned at Lindsay Williams. 21550; Record­ Branche.s holding meejtings were 8:15 P.M. with 158 members ing Secretary. A1 Stansbury. read and accepted. Great Lakes present. 4683; Reading Clerk. P. M. Rob­ and West Coast Minutes were ertson, 30148. X a. frorn the crew of the SS Del posted. Agent Charles Starling Good and Welfare there was dis­ SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman. W. R. Sieburt, 50688; D. L. Norte, giving a vote of thanks to reported that shipping has A. Michelet. 21184; Reading cussion on items that should be Pittman, 50833; H. W. Willett, the Now Orleans membership picked up a little and that ship­ obtained for the new San Fran­ Clerk. A. S. Cardullo, 24599; Re­ 49537; M. Kalkis, 44111, A. and negotiating committee for a ping was expected to boom for cording Secretary. A1 Bernstein. cisco Hall, including reels of the Brindley, 38372; J. N. Berger, job well done in getting Missis­ the next two weeks in com­ UFE Strike when they are ready, 21065. sippi Shipping Co. to sign the parison with what it was the 50837; A. J. O'Neill, 50849, and a television set, and water foun­ Minutes of' Branches having tain. An Auditing Committee C. A. lannali, 100979 were obli­ contract. A resolution calling past two weeks. He reported for a, new $10.0(1 General Fund that the SS Cape Nome, South New Business were read and ac­ was elected. One minute of sil­ gated. Motion accepted to ac­ assessment signed by 37 full Atlantic, paid off in Charleston cept Trial Committee's report. cepted. The Agent reported ence was observed for departed bookmembers was read and car­ with no outstanding beefs. While Baltimore minutes for August 11, that a Patrolman would be Brothers. James G. Fouts, ried unanimously. The Negotia­ there he visited the SS Rosario, and Baltimore financial report aboard the Twin Falls in San 49892, was obligated. Meeting tion Committee's report was read and the SS Rosa Rio. The Ros­ Pedro in the morning to check adjourned at 8:59 PM with 121 for August 11 were read and ac­ and accepted unanimously. The ario was also visited when it cepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's the situation and find out exactly members present. weekly financial report for meeting concurred in Committee came to Savannah. The SS how many jobs were available. XXX report on five members: that August 11 was read and ac­ Cabins, Mathieson Tankers, paid He discussed the draft situation, SAN JUAN — There were, not Joseph Paul Ruiz, P3-13172, be cepted. New Business of off some men in Savannah and and stated that, according to the enough members to form a allowed to ship and pay up his Branches holding meetings was quorum. The following Brothers permit after a trip, n.s he was in volunteered to audit the books i-ead and accepted. West Coast the hospital in China; that Benny and Great Lakes minutes were and bills: J. Rivera, 20628; I. Coleman, P3-9927, be put into Gonzalez, 1642; I. Perez, 2768. filed. Motion to forward ships' the 99 year club; and that Leon­ minutes to .the LOG. The Resolu­ They were discharged with the ardo Munna, 25065, Ethen L. usual vote of thanks. 72 men tion from New Orleans for a tenCooke, 44601, B. Provenzano, took replacements from the Hall. dollar assesspnent for the Gen­ latest Washington reports, active were registered, and 55 men The Secretai-y-Treasurer's report eral Fund was read and carried 49026, be allowed to become re­ seamen would be deferred as es­ shipped. was accepted. The Secretaryunanimously. The Agent's and active. The following Brothers sential. Report accepted. - The Treasurer's financial report for XXX Patrolman's reports were ac­ were obligated: Robert A. Patrolman reported that all ships week ending August 11 was ac­ GALVESTON — Chairman. The Dispatcher, A1 Lowry, 47363, Robert Berryman, cepted. One minute of silence in the harbor were covered and Keiih Alsop, 7311; Recording cepted. all beefs were settled satisfac­ Secretary, R. Wilburn. 37739; Stansbury, reported 321 regis­ 34672; J. B. Stokes, 50262; Heino was observed for departed torily. The Secretary-Treasurer's Reading Clerk. Val James. 7803. tered, and 353 shipped. Under Ekkers, 50838; Clinton W. Smith, Brothers. The Dispatcher x-eNew Business, a motion cai-ried 47972; K. A. Kasgmets, 50839; ported 97 registered, and 48 ship­ written report and financial re­ to accept the Negotiating Com­ Joseph T. Ravine, 38336; John R. ped. Under Good and Welfare Galveston minutes and finan­ port were read and accepted. A mittee's report in its entirety. Clement, 48493; and Benito A. several men hit the deck to say letter was read from the Secre­ cial report dated August 14, and The meeting The meeting stood in silence for Cuenca, 102409. 21 wre i-ead and accepted. The tary-Treasurer regarding NLRB now pleased they were to stood in silence in memory of one minute in memory of de­ Secretary Treasurer's financial forms 1080/81 that had to be (Continued on Page 14) Meeting ad- our departed Brothers. Motion filled out. Accepted. The resolu- report dated August 14 and 21 parted Brothers. �Pag» Bght THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. S^lembe^ 3, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Cape San Diego Ends First Voyage Under Contract—^Not Like Old Days THE DONCASTER'S MEN IN WHITE (Ed. Note: The following account of the first voyage of Isthmian's Cape San Diego under SIU contract was submitted to the LOG by Henry Clemens, Deck Delegate: Lro Bresnen, Engine Delegeite. and Chuck Allen. Ship's Delegate.) A fine crew, a good bunch of officers, and evei-ything running SIU style, on the 88 Cape San Diego, Isthmian C-1 which has just completed her first trip un­ der Union contract. Chief Engineer Lanny Lyons held Book No. 15 in the SIU and Third Assistant Dombrom ski, is thinking of taking his SIU book out of • retirement to sail as Electrician. than customers, all detailed to watch the wild Yankees. Between a small port in Su­ matra and Batavia, the jumbo boom was laid down on deck and completely overhauled. When the ship got to Batavia the longshore boss told th^ Skipper it was the first American ship he had seen where the jumbo worked right. The Captain sent down to the crew quarters a note of thanks for the gang. After leaving the states, the Cape San Diego stopped off in Halifax and sailed for Jeddah the first port on the other side and thence to some 25 ports on the Malay Peninsula, the East Indies, and China, , including P e n a n g, Singapore, Batavia, BEST PORT Soerabaja, Bangnara ( S i a m), All agreed that the best port Hong Kong. She retmmed by way of Honolulu, Panama, anc on the entire run was Bangnara, Although there were no days the Gulf Ports to New York. Siam, which had just been off in port, the Chief Mate opened up for the export of tin. ACTION knocked the men off at three Previously all tin had been sent in the afternoon and the crew to Singapore for marketing and There was plenty of diversion did their part to show what an shipment. A communist revolu­ the first time the ship hit PenSIU ship should be. In the 25 tion was brewing in this area or more ports hit, no man failed ang. Most of the crew was in the and many government officials City Lights Cabaret when ^ an to make the sailing, and all did „ were in town. their job with the exception of ®"Shsh seaman, one of two A high ranking member of one permit man, who was takenifh also ^celebratmg the Ministry of the Interior, r.t u.r I ^ho ^ ploco, care of by the crew. _.' walkod up T to, a, Sanil-Chudarop—one of the rich­ , .„ , I Cape San Diego man and asked Chuck AUen was Ship's Dele-I^f yank, and then est men in Siam—got acquainted gate, H. W. Clemens was Deck with a number of the boys in Delegate (reported all full books free-for-all The the local cabaret where he on deck), and Leo Bresnen was ^ star^a a iree tor-all. tne bought drinks around. Cape San Diego boys, including Engine Delegate. The Gape San Diego crewed the Chief Mate, and the Chief up in Baltimore, and later took Engineer, cleared out the joint. SKIPPER COOPERATES five men from New York. . A mixup with the police on the In the opinion of the Dele­ The overtime though, didnt ^^reet outside followed when stack up so well. Deck Depart­ someone tried to arrest Bresnen, gates, the present contract with ment averaged 250 hours for the Engine Delegate. Six men Isthmian is damn good, con­ five months. The Captain insisted were finally taken to jail, end sidering that it is the first agree­ ment with the company. It is on seeing everything in black and white in the agreement. later released with the excep­ such an . improvement over the However, he did cooperate with tion of Rex Coote, an Australian preceding conditions that aU ac­ the Delegates and accepted the Brother who took a Sikh's club quainted with Isthmian are mighty pleased. fact that he now had a' Union away from him. ship and wa5 working under a Allen sailed Tsthmian ships Cuote was left in the Penang prior to 1931—this one being the contract. The Cape San Diego was not jail on a two months .sentence, first since then. What a differ­ the first Union ship for many and faced deportation to Aus­ ence now, he says. In those days they would have you chip­ of the officers. Chief Mate L. tralia after getting out. ping by .cluster light. You work­ Fish, and Second Mate Kline When the ship returned to ed all hours and got no over­ are both old SUP men who par­ ticipated in all the West Coast Penang later, Allen added, there time for it. Strikes of the thirtiesT The Third were more uniformed and plain­ All departments worked to­ Mate is a paid-up SIU man. clothes police in the City Lights gether, the food was good, and a clean SIU payoff followed. The Skipper put out the limit in draws and okayed plenty of cigarettes — though the Purser took it upon himself to cut down. He probably had his own reasons for this, as a number of cases mysteriously disap­ peared. This snappy group of Stewards Department men of the Robin Doncaster was too much for Chris Bobbe to pass up with his camera. According to Brother Bobbe, the Department^ wasn't just putting up a flashy front, the boys could really put out the feed. Left to right, front row—Johnny Villafane, Chief Steward; Pop Lauler, Utility; Juan Ruiz, Passenger Messman. Back row—Armando Vidal, Passenger Utility; Luis Pinilla, Night Cook-Baker; Jeff Bugham, Chief Cook; Arcadio Selmar, 2nd Cook; Chadburn Williams, Saloon Messman; Frank Solis, PO Messman, and Luis Zampefti, Crew Messman. Museum KOs Arizpa Men's Shark 'Find' Pop Lauler, the Doncaster's UtiMtyman, strikes a belliger­ ent pose. Pop says he'll de­ fend the quality of the grub served on the Doncaster with his dukes. Looks like he means it. Cornelia Rammed At Anchor m Talking over first trip of Cape San Diego under SIU contract brings up several amusing incidents for these crew­ men. From left to right: Henry Clemens, AB; Leo Bresnen, Oiler, and Chuck Allen, Deck Maintenance. The SS Cornelia was rammed by a Canadian freighter in broad daylight recently while lying at anchor in Puerto Plata, Domini­ can Republic,, according to crewmember Peter Davies. The bi­ zarre accident took place around noon when the SS Canadian Conqueror, which had been an­ chored in-shore from the Cor­ nelia taking on longshoremen and Pilot en-route down the coast to a small banana port, at­ tempted to maneuver against the wind and tide. According to Davies, the Cap­ tain and the Mate of the Cor­ nelia were ashore at the time, and the crews of both ships lined the rails watching the approach­ ing accident. With engines full speed ahead and the wheel hard over, the Canadian Conqueror gained speed but failed to re­ spond to the rudder in time to avoid a collision. The big Can­ adian ship reversed her engines at the last moment and eased the impact, but struck the Cornelia at a 45 degi-ee angle at the for­ ward well-deck, then drifted along side. Little damage was done, ac­ cording to Davies. The Cornelia suffering nothing more than badly dented deck stanchions and dented hull-plates. The Cor­ nelia is an old SIU ^andby and will continue her run to the West Indies and Virgin Islands. The trip was described as a good one with plenty of over­ time, liberal draws, and very friendly senoritas. It was re­ ported that the 2nd and 3rd Mates were ex-SIU men, the Steward and Bosun Volpi, oldtimers, and the Deck Depart­ ment had a full compliment of book members. There will be no shark named after SS Arizpa. The possibility of a sharkus marinus arizpus was held forth when the LOG printed a report (LOG, June 25) from Luis Ramirez, crewmember of the Arizpa, that the crew had caught a new species of shark off tire coast of Colon, Panama Canal Zone. They based their claim on the fact that Panaman­ ian fisherman said it was a new shark, rarely seen in those waters. This week the LOG received a report of the American Museum of Natural Histoi-y, to whom the plclme.s taken by the Arizpa men had been forwarded for study. The Museum reported that the shark is a Southern Ground Shark (Carcharhinus commersonii), and is not a rare .species nor alien to the waters around Colon. The Associate Curator of the Museum's Department of Fishes ahd aquatic biology filled in with some background on the Arizpa's catch. She stated that the shark is one of the largest in its species, but is not considered too dangerous, meaning that it is not strictly a man-eating shark. She further pointed out that one of its habits is to frequent waters around slaCfehter houses, where it eats the meat scraps thrown in the water. The slaughter house loiterers, she pointed out, being used to red meat, sometimes be­ come ferocious and take a bite • out of persons swimming in the water nearby. This is rare, how­ ever. The Curator concluded her re­ port by saying that the museum is always interested in stories such as that told by the Arizpa crew, and is always glad to heab of any claims made by crewmen. �Friday, September 3, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetingsl TPTNfTT^AT^ HP2kT^. mrJi-nKom: ^ members hr» be lriar\f kept out r\f of the TRINIDAD HEAD. Mav May 9.d_ 24 Chairman Laskowski; Recording pantry during regular meal Secretary James Hunsucker. Mo­ hours except the messmen and tion carried under New Business dishwasher. Motion by San­ tiago. seconded by Oquindo, to to contact the hall and straighten out some misunderstandings on fine each crew member 25 cents the duties and working rules for who leaves dirty cups, spoons, Electricians and Oilers. Under etc. on table during coffee-lime, Good and Welfare the Delegates or who throws cigarettes on the were asked to contact the Mer­ messhall deck. Carried. Several chant Marine Library in the motions earned regaidlng repair first port and have the ship's list, painting showers, cleaning library renewed. The Bosun was laundry, etc. One minute of asked to build new book-racks. silence for departed Brothers. 4. ft XXX SOUTHLAND. May 22—Chair­ CAHABA, June 27 — Chair­ time okay nor disputing it when PY AN OVHfSWHEAMINcS- MAJO/5)TY THE man C. A. Fletcher; Recording the Steward took it up to him. man Robert Kennedy; Recording COASTWISE YOTEpTC 5L;BMIT Secretary R. M. H a w k i nts. The Delegate was instructed to Secretary Lloyd Johnston. New tc? fZEFEfZBNPUM BALLOT A $10ASSBS5MEMT Brother Keamy was elected take the overtime to the Captain Business: Lloyd Johnston was FOR. THE (SEVERAL FUMP —lUE A^OSf /AlPO/?Ship's Delegate. The Delegates himself. Under Good and Wel­ elected Ship's Delegate. Motion TANT, THE I/VORKINO FPMP OF THE OMIOM . reported 28 full books. No fare it was decided that the carried to have Ship's Delegate IF PAS5EP/ IT IVlLL AAAKE TLI^ A^O VlST/^iCf beefs. Motion carried under New Wiper and Ordinary on sanitary turn in list of needed articles I'oiTHE MOST SECURE A^P THE BEST r/?EPAREP Business to have water cooler work would change the linen ex­ the slopchest to the Captain be­ OFAHT MARniMB UMON . WE CAN MAKE THB installed below for the crew's cept for the 12-4 watch, who fore end of voyage. Motion to use. There followed several mo­ would change their own when fine members misusing or de­ COMING'TWO YEARS OF CONTRACTUAL tions pertaining to painting quar­ they got up. The Steward was stroying ship's linen five dollars, F5ACE- THE GREATBSr F£R.\CV JN OUR / ters, cleaning recreating room, asked to put out more night and to turn the money into the HISTORY — VOTE YE^ , ANp LET'S GO/ and repairing locks. Under Good lunch. The Ship's Delegate General funds. Under Good and and Welfare the membership stated that he thought he would Welfare it was decided to rotate was asked to take care of the be able to exchange the library the cleaning of laundi-y among cots that were issued so that in Italy. One minute of silence the three Departments. they would be in good shape for Brothers lost at sea. when passed on to the next XXX crew. TELFAIR STOCKTON. May 2 By HANK —Secretary C. Oyler. Delegates XXX reported no beefs. There was a WeU, no matter how it's sliced—it's still a lot of smorgasbord^ motion under New Business to RAPHAEL SEMMES. Aug. 1— And smorgasbord just isn't smorgasbord if all of the many different rotate the cleaning of the recrea­ Chairman M. Norris; Recording dishes aren't on the table. Brother Arne Larsen, who sails as tion room between the three de­ Secretary Dutchy Moore. A mo­ Carpenter and was a bicycle racer in his youthful Danish days, says % X X partments. Motion carried to tion was made under New Busi­ there are 56 dishes in a genuine smorgasbord. In our possibly JOHN W. BURGESS. June 11 fine performers $25 who cause ness to go on record as opposed humorous opinion it is—for a hungry man—three big meals in trouble on the ship. Under Good to changing the shipping rules in .—Chairman John Buzelewski: one, without gravy and no waiters to tip. Incilentally, although and Welfare the Steward warned the port of New York to re­ Recording Secretary W. Dalton, we naturally believe it is strictly a course for landlubbers, we the crew that if the linen were quire a man to register in only Minutes of previous meeting have never seen or heard of at least a small-sized smorgasbord were read and accepted. Dis­ not taken care of, he would is­ one rating. Amendment: to write served aboard an SIU ship. Are there any Cooks or Stewards who sue it piece by piece pccording a letter to this effect, signed by puted overtime was reported by can say we're wrong? Anyway, we're sure of one thing. It the Deck Delegate, and the En­ to the contract. It was decided the entire crew, and air-mail gine Delegate put to the mem­ to ask Captain to dispose of con- from the next port to the Secre­ would take us about two months to "turn to" eating 56 dishes of smorgasbord—if we have a gallon of bicarbonate and a nurse bership the case of a man who denrned stores. Two seats were tary-Treasurer. Carried unani­ standing by. was being brought on charges. set aside in the messroBm for the mously. Under Education there watch so that they would be was discussion of the shipping A motion was made by Lloyd XXX The rules. Rotation of gangway Macdonnell and seconded by sure to get served first. Brother Thomas "Pops" Foster, the Steward, says he isn't Floyd Dominski to have the membership was warned that watch and equalization of over­ anyone violating the Union rules time was explained by Dan Algrowing anything on his Texas farm—just making pastureland charges brought up before the Patrolman upon arrival. Carried. and not living up to the agree­ vino. The Bosun, M. Norris i-eout of it. By the hoof, he's doing a good thing. Most Texas Under New Business, a motion ment would be brought up on ported that the Patrolmen do not farmers, however, are growing peaches and collecting five approve of men turning down was made by Warren and sec­ charges. dollars a bushel. This makes us wonder what the farmers in overtime, and that men who do onded by Adeline Fruge to have Georgia (the famous peach state) are getting for their peaches. so have no kick coming if-they the repairs made before signing are not turned to thereafter. Brother Foster seems to believe in doing things the right way. on the ship again. A repair list Under Good and Welfare it was Was read from each Department He carries a menu book with him—which may be a rare habit decided to make up a repair list XXX under Good and Welfare. There among average Stewards. For the last three months he's been for action at next meeting. The was discussion on taking care of TELFAIR STOCKTON. May 30 logging menus in that book. When he meets another bellyBrother Paul Brady's gear. It —Secretary C. Oyler. The En­ Steward stated that the watch robber. after they have chewed the seafaring fat—if the other was decided that his Union Book gine Delegate reported overtime would be allowed to use the stove to cook eggs if it did not Steward is big-hearted. Brother Foster will go into a "changeeand overtime shSet would be beefs that would be turned over interfere with the Baker. for-changee" of choice menus. In this manner, the best turned over to the Patrolman to Patrolman. The Deck Dele­ along with his gear which will gate i-eported disputed overtime Stewards are able to keep the appetites of SIU crews in har­ bo sent to his next of kin. One for working stowaway, and for mony, health and home-cooking. minute of silence for Brothers work done in Germany. Under lost at sea. XXX New Business a motion was • made to fine anyone drank at Brother Ed Eaton, the Steward, has sailed many years to payoff, $50 dollars. A vote of Hamburg, Germany—before the war, duiing the war and now in thanks was given the Steward peacetime. And he says you can't find a better and cleaner port XXX Department for good food and for seamen than Hamburg. Well, Brothers, what are your service. One minute of silence RAPHEL SEMMES, Aug. 22— experiences and opinions? What ports are tops in everything? XXX Chairman Cy Kean; Recording How are the hospitals, the bars, the danger zones, clip-artists, the for Brothers lost at sea. Secretary Dutchy Moore. The prices of souvenirs and expert tattooing, and the places where the TELFAIR STOCKTON. April XXX BEATRICE. July 11 — Chair­ letter to the Secretary-Treasurer LOG can be picked up easily enough? . . . Brother Woody Roland IS—Secretary C. Oyler. This rfieeting was called in the Nor­ man P. Zorres; Recording Secre­ was read and accepted unani­ was in town about four weeks ago. Looks like he never did open folk Hall at 12:50 P.M.-for the tary Brother Reid. The Dele­ mously. No beefs reported by that inland restaurant and start doing some landlubbing cooking. purpose of electing delegates: gates reported that several new Delegates. Motion to elect com­ Brother Joe Pendleton writes that he's on the beach again in Deck Department, Brother Bell; men had come aboard in San mittee to accept donations for Japan and having a few beers... He sends his regards to Baltimore Engine Department, J. Igebeck; Juan, and that aU Departments washing machine. E. Schultz. Brothers. Stewards Department, Andrew R. were in order. One of the new Dutchy Moore, and Raymond XXX Jonon; Ship's Delegate, Viclorio men had come through the Com­ Carlson elected. Thanks extended D. India. A brief talk on Union­ pany Agent, due to shortage of to Carlson. 3rd Assistant (who is Bosun Edwin Christian and his mustache are in town right ism was given by Ben Reese. ABs in the Hall. Motion .under paid-up SIU man), foi- volunteer­ now. Bosun Christian did a fine job of sailing Isthmian ships Members were warned that any­ New Business to request that ing use of car and splendid co­ and organizing this fleet in to the SIU . . . Brother Johnny Under one who failed to do hiis part, foc'sles and messhall be sougeed. operation with crew. Wauchek. another volunteer Isthmian organizer sailed last Education, Brother Norris spoke and brought discredit to the Motion to obtain foc'sle keys. on the importance of participa­ week . . . James ''Blackie" Saliba writes from Frisco. He's Union would be brought up on Motion -carried that the messtion in both ship, and shore room and foc'sles be painted be­ charges. deck maintenance on the Isthmian ship. Meredith Victory, fore sailing the ship from New meetings, and the necessity of XXX hitting plenty of good ports on the intercoastal run. Blackie JOHN W. BURGESS. June 6— York. One minute of silence for thorough dicussion of motions says the Cooks. Steward and especially the . Baker are tops in before voting on them. UnderChairman John A. Buzelewski; Brothers lost at sea. dishing out the cooking . . . Bosun Robert Hillman is doing the Good and Welfare it was decided 4^ 4 3^ Recording Secretary W. T. to turn over delayed sailing best he can with the tools he has (including the familiar KATHRYN. June 19 — GhairDalton. Engine Delegate re­ beef, and case of man who re­ man M. Santiago; Recording cigar) aboard the SS Calmar . . . It's good to see Brother Dusan ported that one Fireman had been demoted. Stewards Dele­ Secretary L. Evins. Brother fused to attend meeting to pat­ del Duisan. "Old Chile" to his shipmates, out of the hospital gate reported that the Captain Oquendo made a motion, sec­ rolman. One minute of silence with his mustache. was neither marking the over­ onded by Clairdio, that all crew for departed Brothers. CUT and RUN II -- �Piage Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 3> 1948 MEMBERSmP SPEAKS Steel Worker Scout's Good Deed Wins Shipmates Leave In Jedddh To the Editor: Log-A'Rhythms Memo For The Lawmakers CENTER OF ATTRACTION We have just completed a twoand-a-half month trip on the SS Steel Worker — Isthmian C-3— and here are some of the high­ lights of the voyage: r Our first stop was Port Said. The city is under maiiial law because of the war, so there was no shore leave for the crew. However, this didn't stop the Skipper from taking one of the female passengers ashore for a look-see at the town. This Skip­ per, incidentally, is the same Captain Sundberg who has been written up a few times before in the LOG for his high-handed ac­ tivities. We took on water here, and the Engineers fouled up the de­ tail. The salt-water content was 'so .high that it was almost im­ possible to drink; but after a few days of coaxing, the Chief En­ Flanked by two pert samples of Rotterdam's, pulchritude. gineer finally decided that he'd Seafarer W. O. Stiles finds it easy to smile for this photo better get the evaporaters work­ taken by a shipmate of the Raphael Semmes. Trip ended ing. After that, the water still with payoff in New York on July 16. , wasn't good, but at least it was drinkable. 11; II miserable trip that much more It Jeddah, Arabia, was our first so. •is port of discharge, and there was Much has been written about an incident here that was good Ras Tanura, but not quite en­ for a laugh. A couple of the boys ough! This was our next port. decided to go ashore, but when There is a nice portable air-con­ they got off the launch, the Ara­ ditioned building on the beach bian Customs started giving them that is supposed to be a Seamen's a hard time, trying to send them Club. This place is closed tighter To the Editor: back to the ship. than a shipowner's pocketbook, Here's a practice that needs "EAGLE PATROL. SIR" and any questions put forth as to more attention than you might just when it will be available are It just so happened, however, skillfully evaded by the Agents think: There are some guys who that the BR, who was with them, and ARAMCO officials. However, use this Hall just for a place to is very prominent in the Boy we got it from the best sources pass the time of day. Some of Scouts. His left breast was that the big-shots of the oil them are permits who have not weighed down with Boy Scout company use it once in a while to paid dues for over a year. medals and merit badges. When Only the other day a guy was entertain members of the fair sex talking to a buddy of mine and of the ARAMCO colony. we asked him when the intended We guess if they open it up to to ship out. He just replied, "I seamen, they'll lose that privil- don't know." When he sat edge. down, his permit fell out of his pocket, and I picked it up and PROTESTED TO CONSUL glanced at it before returning it. While here, the three Depart­ He was over a year in arrears. ment Delegates were finally And still he hangs around, al­ forced by the deplorable quality ways with money in his pocket. of the drinking water to go to If he can hang around like that, the American Consul. This was he can pay dues and make an the same water that was taken effort to ship out. aboard in Bahrein, and it was There really is no excuse for causing a great deal of sickness a member to be over a year in arrears unless he has been sick, the Chief of the Customs got a among the crew. look at those—not knowing what One of the Agent's stooges was or in real trouble. This Hall is for members use they were, of course—his eyes to drive the delegates, and for in connection with shipping, and almost popped out of his head. this little chore he put in a biU He did everything but give him for $45 an hour for nine hours, a place, to relax between trips. the keys to the city. When the which the crew was expected to It is no place for loitering. There BR told him that he woud be pay. If this was paid at aU, you are lots more like this guy, who responsible for the crewmembers can be sure it wasn't by the come in and hang around with no intention of shipping, and while they were ashore, they crew. who are many months in arrears, were permitted to proceed into To get back to the seaman's that just use their permit to the city. club—There is one here but it is Bahrein, in the Persian Gulf, certainly not open. There's no enter the Hall. Such characters who don't was our next port. No shore telling when it will be, if ever. want to ship, and don't pay their leave again. But more water was As far as shore leave is concern­ dues, have no place in the Union. taken on. This is probably the ed in Ras Tanura—Brother there Fred R. Hicks foulest water in the world. ain't none! Drinking it is an experience that W. Lowlher no' Seafarer should be forced to Deck Delegate . go tiirDUghi Even'the caelies who (Ed. Note: Bill Dorann of the were working the ships had to The slop chesf is your cor­ make a wry face when drinking Anniston City reports the club ner store while you are at it—-and I can't say I blame them. as being in full operation. His sea. You can't take your . In the intense heat of the Persian- letter was of August 9, so it is trade someplace else if the Gulf in the summertime, good possible the club has. opened slop chest doesn't have what water is an absolute necessity. If since - the departure of the you need. you can't have it, it just makes a Steel Worker.) Freeloaders Rate Boot, Brother Says AnENTION! By BILL GILSTRAP kkkkikkh, Now the long windy sessions are over and the nation's relaxed with a sigh, The laws that were passed a reminder of the vetoed- ones left to die. As Congress moves north for the summer, as the judges retire to the sea, They beg for the public's forgiveness, and count on the votes to agree. No doubt but that you are the chosen, no doubt but that you are the law. Now we call on the people to witness, to find in your planning the flaw. To the ships lying dead in the roadsteads, to the hulls rusting out in the yard. Must our navy be only for battle, will it have no commerce to guard? 'Twas known fulL well by the ancients, respect for their seamen and ships, 'Tis asked by us now low and humble, does it seem that these facts could be slips? The masters that find no hire for their knowledge, the mates that line up for the dole, The seAmen who loaf in the barrooms, till their credit is tattered and cold. «• While the owners are stifled with taxes, foreign trade moves in with its rate. With ships built in Seattle and Philly— tell me, Sirs, is it fate? Is it fate coastal rivers are crowded, with ships seaworthy and clean, While in our great harbor cities, miles of bare docks can be seen? Sure as hope is tied high to the masthead of life, so our faith must be tied. To you who must act as our envoys in a world meant for peace yet untried. And no doubt that you are the chosen, we know your thoughts are the law. And we know that you in your knowledge of worldly omens you saw— That long as our export is money and our greatest surplus is men. Which we make into armies and guardsmen til the world asks the question: what then? What then, when the nations flex itnuscles, and forget the text learned in Japan— Will the shipyards once more start producing and mariners find "^ood shipping" again? To you who can read the world symbols, it's not big—but to us it's immense, A way of life not a living, a thing learned and loved in the tense Sharp times of a world shaken by thunders of madness when reason has slipped. We have looked, we have heard, and we ask it for seamen—the sea and a ship."" �Friday, September 3. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Upping General Fund Seen As Investment In Tomorrow Redhead Fights Windmills, Women On Waterman Run To the Editor: After the first cheering was over, I stopped^ to think just To the Editor: what the signing of the new con­ tracts meant to me—two years For the past few years I've been riding these Waterman security, the Union Hii ing 'Hall, scows so mucli that fe(feel slightly tainted with company stiffness. and the raise. And as I thought Even now, each day at sundown I find myself bowing down to about it, it hit me right between 19 Rector Street. This lime I'm on the LaSalle. Necessity made the eyes that, not counting the me do it. At the time I took the job I was down to three changes cost of a month or two on the of underwear, which was: leave on, take off, and go without. beach walking the picket lines Our ports of call were Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremen and (which the negotiating commit­ Hamburg. On the way over the' Chief Cook taught me how to tee avoided by its really master­ clean a chicken. In Antwerp a chicken cleaned me. She was so ful handling of the present situa­ skinny she wore suspenders on her girdle. If she ever jumps out tion), I must have gained right of a plane she'll go up. here, in dollars alone, under the RED GOES NATIVE terms of this new agreement, a good part' of the total money I While in Rotterdam L bought myself a pair of wooden shoes. have paid into the Union, in as­ Now I have athlete's foot—with splinters. Things in Germany sessments and dues since I joined are really looking yery prosperous. In any ash tray you can see cigarette butts with the naked To Seafarer William Zarkas, in 1939. eye. The girls are getting Deck. Maintenance, the bill of So I asked Eddie Bender on choosey too. They won't go out fare offered by Steward Wil­ the sixth floor to help me figure with anyone who has two heads. liam E. Pepper on the Seatrain it out. Here's what we found: The feature of the trip on the Texas was out of this world. Counting my initiation fee, 1 way over was Blackie Connors* Brother Zarkas recommends have put only 363 bucks into the cat-walk. One end of it was so the Texcis to brothers anxious Union up to the present time. high, and close to the bradled to add a few pounds around PAYS OFF the middle. booms, that only a fiat-footed midget could get through with­ Nearly ten years of sailing out out scalp abrasions. In crossing of a Union Hiring Hall, under after dark you would bear left SIU conditions, with representa­ for a short distance. If you tion at every pay-off (there alone suddenly felt a bit damp, you I must have gained $500 every year of the ten in disputed over­ would know that you were in the drink. To the Editor: time made good by the Patrol­ JOB QUALIFICATION I am writing in regards to cer­ man, to say nothing of broken Having made countless trips in the dark, with all the grace tain characters (call them offi­ logs) and the total cost to me and agility of a rheumatic St. Bernard, and with no more loss cers if you want) that act like has been $36 per year. than four pounds of shin flCsh, I believe myself qualified to hire gods, and do their best to shake I can't even estimate what this out as a seeing-eye man for blind dogs. The plans for this up the crew and make the trip money has won for me in dollars as miserable as they possibly great construction job are being sought after by Erector-Sets and cents alone, but I am sure if Inc., and Tinker Toys. Offers are also coming in fjx)m several can. These characters sailed in the a Wall Street Banker could see foreign agents who want to use it as a next war's booby-trap! "Blackie" is also a beard-raiser. This trip it grew so thick foc'sle at one time, and to think interest on his investment like that one of the Day Men had to move out of the foc'sle to make that they would turn against that he would think he was in room. At present,-Blackie is breathing via a Chinese opium pipe. their own fellow shipmates is a heaven. But I can tell you one The big shave will come, soon, and Greater New York barbers mystei-y to me. And then again thing: Th^ difference in sailing you wonder if they did .sail in an SIU ship today as against are sending in sealed bids daily. the foc'sle. I undei-stand an offi­ what it was before the SIU, and IN MOTHBALL FLEET cer has his responsibilities, but what it would be tomorrow if Waterman sure does go in for innovations these days. This why persist in finding fault? the SIU wasn't here, is damned time we brought back a small load of naphthaline. Imagine mothMy conception of a seaman is well worth the total $363 for ju.st balling a ship till it hits New York! this: When he signs on a ship, he one trip! I find things back here not so hot—im more five-cent beers, will do his utmost to cooperate Then when I went to the meet­ hot-dogs, or subways. The only thing that remains a nickel is with his shipmates, abide by the ing last Wednesday and saw a the pay toilet. agreement, and try to make the few—thank God, a very few— I'm undecided as to staying on for another trip. "Bing" trip as pleasant as possible. If men raise their Union books in Crosby offered me a job with the Pirates—but who wants to this is done, you can bet the their hands to vote against a ten sell peanuts in Forbes Field? trip will be one of the finest. dollar assessment for the Union's James J. McLinden "Red" Campbell General Fund, I felt pretty dis­ gusted, I can tell you. We have voted overwhelm­ ingly up and down the coasts to put the Strike Fund and the Building Fund into a sound con­ dition. Now, when a resolution goes on the floor to bring the general fund into line, it is beyond my comprehension how any man who has made one trip on an SIU ship could vote against it. .After all, out of this fund are paid all operating expenses. Through this the representation on ship and ashore is insured. Through this we were able to carry out the organizing which rwo-Top^ ASKS OFFICERS TO REMEMBER DAYS SPENT IN FOC'SLE WHERE THE MEALS ARE MADE ON THE WINSLOW HOMER has brought 16 tanker com­ panies and 10 freight companies, including Isthmian, into the SIU Hiring Hall in the past two years, I guess I'm as money-hungry as the next one when it comes to making a buck. I'm glad to make what I can. But I can tell you I like to think I use a little sense when I spend it—and I can't think of a better place I, as a member of the SIU, can put a saw-buck right now, than into the General Fund of the Seafai-ers International Union! James Roach 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. Likes Pittsburgh Hospital; Found Pal, Pretty Nurses To the Editor: Steve Laszlow, ever on the alert far a good picture, snapped this one of the Winslow Homer's Stewards Department men preparing the evening meal for the hungry crew. Steve didn't get their names, but, left to right, they are: Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Crew Messman and Night Cook-Baker. According to the crew, the Homer had plenty of good food, and being on a coastwise run, there was fresh milk and vegetables in good supply all the lime. Just a line to let the LOG know what is going on in the Pittsburgh Marine Hospital. I never dreamed when I entered that I would meet a Union Bro ther whom I hadn't seen for a long time. Well, that's what happened. Seeing this guy has made me think of the old saying about the penny turning up. I'm speaking of Barney McNally who has been in here about three weeks and isn't sure when he will get out. Neither am I, as a matter of fact. I saw B. J. the last time on a tanker in Southampton. Before that I met him in Bremen, Ger­ many in 1946. We are from the same town, and are going to sail together as soon as we get out of here. They are going to operate on Barney for an ear infection, and I'm-due to see the man with the knife for tonsils. Most of the other fellows are from the River and from the Coast Guard unit stationed here. There are some NMU fellows, too—but I won't write about them. You can guess at my .surprise when I saw Brother McNally sprawled out in a bed all nice and fresh, reading a book in a ward where the nurse is cue good looking eyeful. No more of the hospitals on the coast for me from now on! HAS IT MADE Free butts and candy once a week, with ground privileges up to nine at night, and free movies on the second floor in McNally's ward. He has it made, as his Doctor is on vacation,and won't be back until September. Ed Collins �T H E SE A F A R E RS L O G Page Twelre Girls And Gripes Highlight Steel Rover's Far Friday. Saptantbar 3, 1948 Kyska's Delegate It Just Ain't Smorgasbord, Brother Says on the deck for a nice long from ..jumping overboard after sleep. her. Love leaves sweet sorrows. You have asked for stories and Then we have a character The crew's ^pantryman from photos for the LOG, so I'm whom we call Flash Gordon— the Bronx prObably /rates the going to give you as much de­ you'll hear more about him when title of the .-ship's great -lover. tail as I can to go with this the ship hits New York. This He can't resist tthe temptdtion of "picture of our trip to India phony claims he has been going beautiful womim. He caught a aboard the Steel Rover. to sea for twenty years, but he nice cold. We left New York with a still doesn't know the bow from Well T guess 1 have 'covered swell bunch of SIU men. Nearly the stern. To top it off, he is most everything, but ;you .will the entire crew had full-books the Mate's boy and a great re­ hear from me with more mews with plenty of experience, so porter — if you know what 1 from Calcutta, "for T hear -dll the when we secured ship, every­ mean. He plays pirate on look­ girls are moving -'from Bombay thing went along smoothly — out and imagines he sees sub­ to Calcutta -to meet 'the ;boys of even got a compliment from the marines. He would swear on a the Steel ?Rover. I'm /.going to Chief Mate on a job well done. stack of bibles that the rock of rig a lantern at the gangway It sure looked like a good start Gibralter is in the Indian Ocean, later on. and he thinks there is a rabbit /Please .excuse the writing for for a trip. Ship's Delegate aboard 'the When we got to Port Said aboard ship. So stand by with I know there will be a lot of 'Kyska, which recently com­ there was martial law ashore, a straight jacket when we get corrections made, but I'm doing my best for I have not had much pleted a 'three months "trip to and everyone was required to back. -the Far East, Richard NiederTemain aboard. But as usual, The DM fell in love with a sleep. the bum-boats came along side sweet looking Anglo-Indian gal, Please forward the photos to meyer expressed the crew's who stood on the pier crying her my home after you are finished 'feelings-in-the August 20 LOG with their watered whiskey. eyes out as we pulled out. We with them. Our next stop was Karachi, tconeerning the absence of a • Bart Misuraca 'India, where those of us who had a tough time holding Don 'Patrolman 'when their ship •^were looking forward to going readied to leave for the Far ashore for a nice cool drink East. Brother Neidermeyer of­ were badly disappointed. We \found stentih and filth and rmfered a possible solution to the pleasaiit conditions all around. (probtem. I might add a warning to SIU men hitting'this port—stay away International Family •from the native Indian Town. We have one crew member in Needs Two LOGS 'bad "shape now "because he wan­ To the Editor: dered in there. For a long time I've wanted CHANGES CAME the LOG sent to -my home,'but We dropped anchor in Bom­ never got around to asking. bay next, and the Mate changed •When I pay off and go home, I his attitude.. Things were run , always take a copy or two, and bell to bell, s'O we changed the the'folks enjoy them very much. name of 'the -ship to the SS But here is the catch: 'Fve got Steel Slavery. "When we finally 'two homes—my mother's and my tied up after a week, all hell •wife's. "Would it be possible to broke loose. Our famous Cap­ have the LOG sent to each? My. tain, "Schooner guy" Barnhard, wife lives in Canada, and my started throwing logs at us till mother in Florida. it.got as hot as the Chicago fire. This voyage of the Sea But the crew kept up the SIU Trader is coming along okay. We spirit by seeing to it that the are in Palestine now. We're not ship. remained in good shape. getting much overtime, but there Bombay had its pleasant side are no serious beefs. "We have for us too—diet's talk about that. good Delegates, a fine SIU gang, There were wine, women, and and 90 percent full-book men song. And 1 mean good wine. aboard. Will send in a complete An -Italian ship tied up along­ set of ship's minutes upon our side, so I and a wiper, who un­ I'gturn. derstands the lingo, went-aboard 'Clifford 'P. "Thompson ' Three husky Rovers .pose on the (iledc 'Of their tisthmian and traded cigarettes for that (Ed. Note: Your wife and ' swell dago-red. All went smooth­ ship for the Ccuneraman. Left to right, the boys are—J. MitcheL AB; Bart 'Misuraca, Deck Delegate, and J. -Roden, -mother will both be receiving . ly imtil the utility man got OS. Misuraca penned the tale of the Rover's -trip -to the Par -the'LOG shortly. Glad to hear j gassed up till he felt like super­ Esist and gives a few pointers for SIU men headed to that area. they enjoy reading it.) man—someone then laid him out To the Editor: Bey, Gagwriters! Fnisirated gag writers ean now give vent to their puns, •witticisms «nd ^bright say­ ings through Seafare, the new comic Strip in the "SEA­ FARERS LOG. Seafare, which has been appeering in the LOG for 'the past several weeks, is an attempt to show ship­ board inddetits and events in a humorous light. It is put forth in the hope that •-the Brothers ceui;get a laugh out of the otherwise hum­ drum life aboard ship. All you Brothers who want -to get into >the eicl and /put into picture form the gags in your repertoire can do so by sending them to LOG Cartoonist Eddy .S<mit'h, SEAFARERS LOG, &1 Bea­ ver Street, New York 4, Jf. Y. You don't have to be a cartoonist. Just :give Eddie the idea and he'll lake it from there. Bosun No Og3*e, Urges CocperaUte -To 4he-Editor: Bend 'in dfae .'minutes of your /meeting to 4he New Yo<k /Hell.'Oiily 'initlMit wiy/ can^he menihership not on y-o/UT /eeeommendatlons, nnd 'then - the minutes iceat be -psinted in 4he BOG 'Jot 4he ibmie&t nf dll io^-b<»r ISWV "creWB. Hold>those shipboard meet-ings T ag-uia*rl.,y,-and-eend 4hose -minutes -in -as soon .as .possible.JThatis the-SlU^ayl '••ail In Hank's column in the last issue of the LOG, there was a question ^king if some Seafarer would contribute a humorous story on smorgasbord to the LOG. I will not attempt to supply the readers with a laugh. (I have to admit we do need a few laughs in these depressing times and conditions), but I can give you a clear picture why a smor­ gasbord is not really a smorgas­ bord. Take the word "smorgasbord" for an example. It actually is three words, smor, gas, and bord. Smor, ti-anslated -into English, means butter; igas, means goose; and bord, means table. Put them together and you have "buttergoosetable." You see it is not related to smorgasboi'd at all. It is but a word invented by the American restaurant owner. Just like chop suey and chow mein are not Chinese, but dishes created for the tourists visiting Chinatown here at home. In the Scandinavian countries, they do have the style of using cold dishes for all meals but din­ ner, and the multitude of selec­ tions in cold meats and saladg, pickled herring, spiced fish, and and so forth, might have been hei'b-cured hams and sheeplegs, the originator of the prcserit American smorgasbord. WASH IT DOWN So go ahead. Brothers. If you are hungry and do not mind -a big meal, try a smorgasbord. But remember that I warned you that your stomach will be satis­ fied long before your eyes, and you have simply- got to drink a liter of good Scandinavian com brew along with the meal to make it the real'thing. But don't worry, they have^ excellent stomach-pumps in mo:5t hospitals. So-long fellows. See you after you have recuperated. Good appetite! John Wunderlich, Jr. Dutch Sky Pilot SeeksLogDauding His Searoai's dub To the Editor: when we reach the States and vpayimeans a lot. I hope the day then things will have to be •will soon come when the fact straightened out. ; 'that we come from the same A ship's crew is all from the: 'HaU does /not mean that • a Bosun rank sand ;i61e of 'the same iUnion Should not do 'Ihe job lor 'which" Hall. In the Hall that Is onej be is being ipaid, without being thing. But on the Ship-we "have considered and CBllled a lot of different ratings aecording to our /things Ihat '.no did '-Union mani ! sea time and our /ability. But would' even 'Ihirik of. suppose one of the Brothers Is a fDUke 'Hinder little green -and does mot know BUE how to do his . job the •way the; Union wants him to'do it. Just a few lines about the woes, ti'ials and tribulations that make a Bosun grey headed be­ fore his time. •One of the reasons that we are strong today is the fact that beefs can and.should be brought into the open and ironed out completely either on board dur­ ing meetings or at the end of the trip by the Patrolman. It makes it bad when you come aboard a ship and find beefs that have CANT BE -'RBSip been carried over from the pre­ A lot Of 'times — -too marjy! vious trip. times, in fact—after you show, 1 like to see a ship sail with a him how he laughs in -your face.: clean record and an opportunity Even the -men ^'wiho/should knowi to show the white collai's that better will -at 'times >fiake 'Ol^ the boys from the Hall can do-a •where it cannot 'help tbiit be mo-j good job. Such -a job we have ticed. Then "the Bosun ;has :to; done on the Thomas Cresap. jump "them. Then 'the Bosun is When the ship first sailed we the one whois wrong—in Iheiri were called everything under-the opinion. sun, -but everything has -shaped up much better since. But I have put-in.a lotmf time^ Of course the big reason for and .fought .hard for <the UnioHy this is -because they know that and -Union -ways, -and with a. -the Union will -be coming aboard wife and three boys a -Bosun's To the Editori , , ; ; . ! , i ! I understand that in one of your editions of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG an article appeared by a Mr. Charles Hartman, Chief Steward of the SS 'Gateway City. Although as a rule your pdpers arrive -regularly at the Seaman's Bome, this one appears to have /gone astray. I think the title of the ar­ ticle was, "Mr. Charles Hartman Praises The Dutch Club," and 1 :BhoUld be interested to read it. "Would you be kind enough to send ;me 'one or more -copies of the article in question? I heard the article mentioned 'on board one of the ships and im­ mediately went carefully through all 'the old ^copies Of the LOG, but was 'Unable to -find it. I think it 'must bave appeared in one of the - June issues. "Pater P. Koevoets •Rotterdam -(Ed. -Note: "A -copy of the June 18, -issue of the LOG is -being forwarded to -Mr. Koe•voets.) �FfMay. Sa|it«mb«ft 3, IMr. Pfcg» Thirtwn''- T H E S^B AFF AIR E m» L O^C: MUeir €x«w Recallis Gay Hambm^ Uays To the EdUor: reason. This port is truly a paradise. It really isn't safe for The writing of this letter finds an American to go near the us aboard the Governor Miller Heckel Bar, The Metropole, OP enroute to Japan, via Panama the Lilliput alone. You couldn't and Pedro, from Hamburg, Ger­ defend yourself at sudh odds. My many. What started out to be a first time ashore found me walk­ forty-five day grind from Gal­ ing away from two frauleins veston to Germany and back, has fighting to see whom I was going turned into quite a jaunt. We with. discharged our grain and re­ The honest truth is that I've loaded in Germany. never seen so many-women com­ Hamburg! The name itself pared to the small amount of tempts me to write this lettei-— man power. We spent nine days although that is not the real and nights there, and every one sailed with the ship, though other ships weren't so fortunate. All hands may have been aboard at sailing time, but' I'm afraid we left a few hearts in Hamburg. The gloomy side of the trip was in having to leave old Tom Cissna in the hospital there. You oldtimers should remember To the Editor: Tom. He was on the Robert B. Lee when she was sunk at the As Ship's Delegate of the SS Delta. The last we heard of Del Norte, I would like to let Tom, he was very sick but we you, know that the port officials all hope he is back on the shipof New Orleans deserve a big ing list again. vote of thanks for the fine ne­ HOT PLACE gotiating job they did with the Mississippi SS Co. It was tops! The Comrats — the Russians—• have created what could liter­ "Rie crew of this ship has sent ally be called a war-scare in a vote of thanks to them; but Hamburg. The population is not the entire membership should in an uproar, but is aware of the realize that the Gulf officials menace of the Reds. Tom's re­ have really, been, on the ball. placement says he was about to I also want to say that the build a raft and go down the crew of this ship did an excel­ Elbe on it, if he hadn't gotten lent job of cooperating with the away from Hamburg soon. officials—thanks to the unity of To the Editor: Rurnor has it that they stopped thing out of the ordinary hap­ evex-ytime anyone pulled the the SIU. 800 tons of our cargo up the pening,. but from then on you plug, the falls would ti-ip. When people say to you, "It didn't know what to expect The Ordinary climbed in and river, which would have given Please have this letter put in must be tiresome out there at next. pulled the plug. Sure enough, us another night in Hambing. the LOG so that all may know sea with the same grind day It rained for several days the falls tripped and the life­ We all wish the best of luck to how we feel. and nightj" they should see some when we got into the Pacific. boat, with the Ordinary in it, the downfall of Russia and her "Red" Hancock of the things that really hap­ After ^t stopped an Ordinary dropped into, the water. Neither satellites, and the best of luck Ship's Delegate pen. Seaman was sent into the life­ one was hurt, so we picked to the Max-shall Plan. SS Del Norte For instance, take the trip of boats to take the plugs out and them up. After a couple of Before relating the main re..(Ed^ Note: The Secretary.r the SS James A. Butts in 1945: let the watei' drain. Like all drinks the Ordinary was son for writing this, there is one Treasurer has sent a letter of other subject that I would like We left New Orleans after war-built ships, this one had its straightened out. thanks to the crew of the Del. loading ammunition, and headed faults. The main being the trip­ Then there was Chai'lie Cum- to discuss—the Taft-Hartley Bill. Norte for. its excellent coop­ for the Philippines. We got to ping gear fgr the falls of num­ mings, our Deck Engineer and It appears to me that if labor eration; all. along, the line.) the Panama Canal without any­ ber two lifeboat. It seemed that official fisherman, who is the vuiions would unite, this bill only man in the Atlantic and would be rendei-ed useless. Of course, this is only my in­ Gulf that has credit for catch­ ing two King^ Mackerel and a dividual opinion. Perhaps I'm man on the same hook. Yep, it wrong. At any rate Labor can To the Editor: very good deal, but the Stewards to loose at least $6 in overtime— i-eally happened, believe it or continue to let the bigwigs of Department has not done nearly so his gain is no more than Capital Town know our position not. >. I would like to bring to the so well. I have been sailing in $6.50. It happened, this way, a few and how we feel about Taft and attention of the Negotiating the Stewards Department for days after the first Ordinary Hartley's brain storm. So here's Committee, as well as the mem­ three years, and acted as Dele­ BOOSTS STEWARD went over the side: It was still down the drain with the open bership, my opinions concerning gate many times, so I have a Then in the case of the Stew­ hot as hell and raining most of shop and the i-est of this knifethe I'ecent contract signed with pretty good understanding of ard. He is entitled to the raise the time—one of those grey in-the-back to the working stiff! the Mississippi SS Co., in the conditions aboard ship. accorded the Bosun, for his re­ Pacific days you often hit on the Should I saj"-. Amen? hope that certain changes can be In the first place, when the sponsibilities are as great or long grind to the Philippines. WANTS LOGS made in that formula before Utility Man on passenger ships Charlie had just pulled in signing with the rest of the op­ is required to sougee passengei's' greater than the Bosun's. Where Now I'm closing and I want the Bosun takes his orders from some big ones, and after the erators. quarters he certainly should be the Mate, the Steward has to run usual rain it was again some­ to i-equest that you send us a stack of LOGS to Japan. I hope It seems to me that the Deck paid overtime. Although he has his department by himself. body's job to drain the life­ you will send them pronto, as I and Engine Depar..ments have a received a $12.50 raise, he stands I hope these suggestions will boats. Another Ordinary seamen consider this a very important be taken under consideration be­ was automatically elected for the matter. fore signing contracts with other job. So as a finale, let's say that companies.. You guessed it! He wOTt" over coming negotiations with Mr. the side with a splash—and the Shipowner are favorable, and Edmund Eriksen boat splashed too, ripping a big (Ed. Note: As was pointed hole in her side as she went. that should strike action be out at the last- meeting in the This guy was bruised plenty, aimed at him, it will be won 100 fhe LOG has received several letters recently, asking, for Negotiating Committee's Re­ but managed somehow to hang per cent. Keep'er steady! 3' clarification on Stewards Department men painting. The Thomas D. Walker. Jr. port to the membership in re­ on to the boat. answer is: NO! THEY DON'T! (Ed. Note: LOGs go out gard to sougeeing by the every week (75 of them) in. HAUL ABOARD The Stewards Department has plenty to do to take care Utility Man on passenger ships, care of the United Seaman's the company does not neces­ of their own work without taking on a job entirely alien to He wasn't too fortunate Service. Port Command. Build­ sarily have to carry this man though, for as he passed the their normal duties. This matter was clearly discussed on page ing, Yokohama — so you can at all. There was considerable fishhook Charlie had out, it pick up your copies there.) four of the LOG for March 26 by New York Patrolman, pressure to eliminate the job grabbed his arm. Luckily the Freddie Stewart: but just, for the record the LOG has again altogether. Therefore, this weight of the number two boat checked with the Headquarters office and here is the dope: concession was felt justified in hit the line and broke it. order to keep the job in the After quite some time in the The Unioijk has fought to free the Stewards Department manning scale of these ships. water, ho was finally picked up from the responsibility, of painting in addition, to their regu?.ar If you have a beef or a As for as the $12.50 raise ob­ with a fouled up arm, and hos­ duties. At the same time the Union has obtained many im­ problem when you're on the tained for the Bosun above the pitalized on board ship. I guess provements in the working conditions within the Stewards West Coast, contact the new Steward's scale, it is pointed Charlie has been telling that A&G Hall. 85 Third StreeL out that this was granted the stoi-y ever since. And I'll bet Department which allows for a fair proportion* of overtime. The telephone number, is Bosun in lieu of week-end the Skipper (Log Book Staley) So. to protect your working conditions and your"contract do DOuglas 2-5475. Drop in be­ overtime. i.he Steward is as­ is still having nightmares about your own work, and let the other departments do theirs—^which tween ships, and get ac­ sured week-end overtime both it! includes all of the painting! quainted. at sea and in port, which puts Ira C. Brown Del Norte Crew Thanks Officials For Pact Work Seafarer Shows Landlubbers Thing Or Two Seeks Clarification Of Stewards Agreement Stewards Oej^rtment And Paint On The Coast him. well ahead of the Bosun.) SS Elizabeth �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, SepfemBer 3, 1946 Report On Uniform A&G Registration Rules NEW YORK — Recommenda­ years as Ordinary out of SIU Chief Refrigeration Engi­ GROUP III GROUP I—RATED MEN neer tions for uniform registration Halls, register in this group. Wiper Each man must be qualified Bosun First, Second, and Third rules have been submitted by the for the job he throws in for and Bosun's Mate Refrigeration Engineer Recommendations for the Headquarters Committee on reg­ have the necessary endorsements. Chief Storekeeper Carpenter istration. Based upon a study Stewards Department At registration time his qualifi­ Evaporator Maintenance Deck Maintenance of the recommendations sent in The Registration Committee cations shall be checked. Man Watchman—Day Work by rank and file Registration Chief Steward—Passenger recommends the following regis­ Pumpman, 1 and 2 « Storekeeper Committees elected in the Atlan­ Second Steward — Pas­ tration procedure for the Stew­ Engine Maintenance tic and Gulf Ports, this report senger GROUP II—RATED WATCH ards Department": Members shall will be submitted to the mem­ Steward GROUP II STANDEES register in two groups. A man bership at the next regular meet­ Chef can throw in for any job in the Quartermaster ings, and if approved, will be put Deck Engineei' Chief Cook group in which he is registered, Able Seaman to a referendum vote in all Engine Utility Second Cook if he has the Union's required Car Deckman ports. Oiler—Diesel Night Cook and Baker Watchman — Standing The Union's requirements for qualifications. When men are not Oiler—Steam Thii'd Cook Watches men shipping in each rating will available in one group, qualified Watertender GROUP II—MESSMEN continue under the present port men registered in the next lower Fireman—Watertender GROUP III—ONLY Utility Messman rulings until standard require­ ORDINARIES ON WATCH group may throw in for the job. Fireman Messman. ments are worked out. The Committee's recommenda­ Recommendations for the tion follow; Engine Department Recommendations for the The Registration Committee Deck Department recommends the following regis­ NEW YORK—Seamen's unem­ the men left their employment made as much as $586 in one tration procedure for the Engine The Registration Committee ployment insurance claims are voluntarily at the end of voy­ quarter, and a total of $780 in recommends the following regis­ Department: Members shall going through in the State of ages. the base year on a New York register in three groups. A man tration procedure for the Deck This practice was stopped, New York with little • hitch, company ship, would draw the can throw in for any job in the Department: Shavelson pointed out, when his stated Mr. A. B. Shavelso.n, In­ maximum $26 per week for any Members shall register in three group in which he is registered if he has the Union's required surance Manager of the Bpard's office- proceeded to investigate 26 weeks of a benefit year. groups. A man can throw in Mr. Shavelson added that, as qualifications. When men are Office at Canal and Broadway, each case which the operators for any job in the group in not available in one group, quali­ which handles all seamen's ap­ had contested, .requiring affidav­ only about 40 out of the average which he is registered, if he has its from the Department heads 850 claims per week made in plications in New York City. the Union's required qualifica­ fied men registeied in the next involved on the ships and, if his office revert back to another lower group may throw in for In a recent interview with Joe tions. When men are not avail­ necessary, requiring them to ap­ state, it is not a serious prob­ the job. Volpian, Special Services Rep­ able in one group, qualified men pear along with the seamen in­ lem to seamen on the beach in resentative of the A&G .District, registered in the next lower GROUP I volved at a hearing before a this port. he pointed out that of 2,500 group may throw in for the job. referee. Each man must be qualified original claims and 900 i-epeat ELIGIBILITY PROBED GROUP I—DAY WORKERS COMPANIES WITHDREW for the job he thi'ows in for claims (for a total of 3,400 appli­ All claims are considered first Companies, thus forced to in­ Each man must be qualified for and have the necessary endorse­ cations) made by seamen at his on the basis of eligibility, ac­ office for the month of July, vestigate their own refusals, soon the job he throws in for and ments. At registration time his cording to the amount of earn­ 1948, only 300 were finally re­ found that seamen's claims for have necessai-y endorsments.. At qualifications shall be checked. ings in the base year proceeding jected. benefits were by-and-large jus­ Chief Electi'fcian registration time his qualifica­ the application; and, second, on tified, and in most cases with­ Second Electrician This is a marked improvement tions shall be checked. the basis of the validity of a drew their objections without over several months ago when a Unlicensed Jr. Engineer— Ordinary Seamen who cannot claim as bona-fide unemployment number of steamship companies, forcing them to a hearing. Day Work obtain AB tickets begause of Although the administrative that is not the fault of the ap­ Unlicensed Jr. Engineer— who pay into the New York physical defects—such as color­ Insurance fund, were contesting costs of unemployment insur­ plicant. Watch blindness, etc.—may, upon prov­ In the case of the New York many claims on the basis that ance are bom by the National Plumber-Machinist ing that they have sailed three office, considerable leeway is Government out of its share given seamen. For instance, men (three-tenths of one percent) of the three percent tax the com­ who have left a ship after a pany pays on wages to the Un­ long trip in order to rejoin employment Insurance Fund, the their families, or who have quit cepted. The Secretary-Treas­ silence was observed for departed boards in the various states op­ on account of oppressive or un­ (^Continued from Page 7) be moving into the New Hall by urer's Financial Report for week Brothers. Meeting adjourned at erate under entirely different satisfactory worldng conditions, laws and procedures from each are usually held to have quit next meeting. The Resolution ending August 7 and 14 was ac­ 8:30 P. M. with 1,123 present, cepted. The SIU auditing report with just cause, and are allowed other. from New Orleans for a $10.00 i 4 unemployment benefits. for period from September 29 to Companies stand to gain by MOBILE—Chairman, O. Stev­ assessment for the General Fund Seamen applying in Alabama December 28, 1947, was accepted. ens, 115; Recording Secretary, J. keeping the number of employ­ was accepted by a vote of 98 to or other states for unemployment The Headquarters' report to the ees applying for benefits to a 0. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 Morrison 34213; Reading Clerk. minimum, for those whose tax insurance, or men whose claims P. M with 98 members present. membership was accepted as H., J. Fischer 59. read. Motion to nonconcur with for one year is not used up in are forwarded to other states, New Business of Branch min­ % % BOSTON — Chairman. J. the Resolution from New Orleans utes was read. All were accepted. unemployment benefits are al­ are advised to press their claims Greenbaume, 281; Reading Clerk, was carried. One minute of sil- West Coast and Lakes minutes lowed a credit for the succeed­ as far as possible. In this way, P. Brownfield, 5497: Recording nce was observed for departed were posted. The Reolution from ing year, which often reduces by forcing the chiselling com­ Secretary, William Prince, 30612. Brothers. Meeting adjourned at New Orleans calling for a $10.00 their tax to half of the maxi­ panies to investigate each case carefully and produce affidavits Motion carried to read only 7:50 P.M. with 65 bookmen assessment for the General Fund mum three percent. present. In the case of Waterman, in behalf of their protests, they New Business of other Branch was read. A motion was made whose home office is in Mobile, may be forced into line as the & & S, Minutes. All were accepted, ex­ to concur. There was lengthy and which pays into the Ala­ New Yoi-k companies have been cept that part of Galveston Min­ NEW YORK — Chairman, Joe discussion by the membership, even in slates where the law utes relating to the use of coca Algina, 1320; Recording Secre­ after which the motion to con­ bama Stale fund, a seaman apcola money. The Agent reported tary, Freddie Stewart, 4935; cur with the resolution was car- ^ plying in New York for unem- is less liberal than in New Yoi'k. that shipping was slow with Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, ried by a vote of 156 for, and 28 | ployment benefits based upon three payoffs in two weeks. The 154. against. Patrolmen Morris, Mor- wages earned on Waterman MAiMkAi«AlaSM that the Newi •"GB'DBfSllip 10 VOlB SS Mae, Bull Line, paid off and New Business of Branches rison, and Jordan made theii' re­ ships will find signed on but took no replace­ holding meetings was i-ead and ports and were accepted. Agent York insurance office only acts An fionOKol ITiinfl ments. The SS Liberty Bell paid accepted. Resolution from New Cal Tanner made his verbal re­ as an agent for the seaman, for- W Mullcral rilllO p off in Plymouth and a check has Orleans was read concerning a port. Accepted. The Dispatcher warding his claim to the Alabama officials. If they refuse to + .r,„V, ., ,T • i , to be made to see that deadheads ten-dollar General Fund assess­ reported 651 registered, and 194 pay up or get off. The SS ment. Motion made that we ac­ shipped. Under New Business a grant the claim, it is entirely wrest the industry's top wages Trinity, John M. Carras, Inc., cept and concur in the resolution motion carried for Headquarters out of the hands of the New from the shipowners to the com­ paid off and signed on with ten as submitted by our Brothers to appoint a census committee as York officials. bined resources of membership replacements. This ship was from New Orleans. There was soon as possible to ascertain the CHECKED BY STATE solidarity and sound finances, covered by Patrolman Johnson. general discussion with members personnel required to man the Fortunately, however, a peti­ two factors which they referred - The Agent spoke on the SIU talking pro and con. Discussion vesels we have under contract tion filed in New York is con­ to as "the life blood of any or­ A&G Negotiating Committee's was closed and a book vote now, and to estimate the number sidered as a New York claim ganization." Report on the new contract Won, taken. The resolution carried of jobs that'can be figured on in first; and the files are checked Asserting that the SIU mem­ and requested all hands to read by 398 to 86. The Dispatcher normal times, so that the mem­ in Albany for New York income, bership will definitely face a up on the changes in the new reported 510 registered, and 417 bership can be governed accord­ and in the Social Security files struggle in future negotiations, contract. Accepted. The Dis­ shipped. The Agent's and Secre- ingly. (Ed. Notd: Headquarters in Baltimore for War Shipping the drafters of the resolution patcher reported 79 registered, tary-Treasurer's reports were mow has an up-to-the-minute employmant (which, as Federal declared: and 36 shipped. There was a made and accepted. Under New record of the number of jobs and income, also applies as New York "...Now that we enjoy these communication read from the BusinosG a motion was made the standing of the membership. State income) to ascertain whe­ high wages we should do our Aleppo Temple Shrine Activities, that as soon as possible the The SIU is the only Union in the ther the applicant is entitled to utmost to build our funds so Inc., and a motion carried to Union should put the working industr.y with approximately as New York benefits, before the we will be better respected by leave it up to the Agent to pur­ rules of the Stewards Depart­ many jobs as members.) One claim is transfered to other the shipowners and in a better chase a book of tickets at $12.00 ment into a pamphlet form for minute of silence was observed states. position to fight them." and give it to some orphanage. distribution among Stewards De­ for departed Brother. Thus a seaman, whose princi­ Meeting (The full text of the resolu­ The SIU A&G Negotiating Com­ partment members to avoid con­ adjourned at 8:50 P. M. with 263 pal emplojnnent has been with tion and the signatures of the mittee's Report was read and ac­ fusion. Carried. One minute of members present. out-of-state companies, but who drafters appear on page 16.) Seamen Get Idle Pay In New York MinutesOf A&G Branch Meetings In Brief �- Jl&r? THE SEAFARERS Friday. September 3. 1848 Page Fifteen LOG Backs In New Coos Bay Raid (Continued from Page 1) so«iation, CIO, were ordered off the ship by Randolph MeriW. B. Zaumseil, $1.00; R. Davis, $1.00; NEW YORK weather, an MEBA Business A. Robertson, 50c. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS HELEN HANGING JUDGE, by Bruce ;stition, distrust and complete in­ Agent, on the grounds that the A. Florinda, $5.00; Max Olson. $5.00; T. J. O'Donahue, $21.00. S. F. Prusinski, $23.00; D. D. Molter. ship had been declared hot by Hamilton. Harpers. 250 Pages. difference to the government's SS C. GILMAN $1.00; J. E. Murphy, $1.00; A. Quinattempts to make them zealous the CIO because the company ones, $1.00; Walter Mueller. $4.00; J. R. McManus, $1.00; J. G. Lorimer, $2.50. signed an AFL agreement, the E. Duffy, $1.00; Frederick E. Walker, $5.00; E. M. Melone, $5.00. adherents to Fascism. A detective story with an \in- The people, living in a world SUP statement reveals. SS STEEL ARCHITECT $5.00; F. J. Connor, $25.00; A. Ortiz, • usual slant, well-written and apart, summed up their plight The Sailors' statement con­ $1.00; Harry W. Porter, $5.00; Jo­ J. Anton, $1.00; S. Bi. Czedowaki. hannes Roos, $5.00; Roque Marcaralg, $4.00; M. A. Tosado, $2,00; E. C. guaranteed to hold your interest by saying, "Christ stopped at tinues: $4.00; Herman C. Kemp, $5.00; Raul Mishanski, $3.00; E. R. Bloom, $2,00; to the end. • Justice Sir Francis Eboli, he didn't reach our land." "Meanwhile, ^^the MEBA re­ Alvarez, $1.00; Wm. Kozubski, $2.00; W. B. Badillo, $3.00; F. O'Brien, $3.00; . Brittain, the famous "hanging fused to furnish'^Enginceis. The T, L. arbrough, $5.00; Donald E. Mor^ W, O. Barton $1.00,; L. R, Wheaton, The author, much like another Judge", who has sentenced many Marine Engineers had no agiee- ris, $5.00; Vincent Dominguez, $5.00; $2.00; D. C. Rollins, $1.00; J. W. WilItalian, Ignazio Silone, has cap­ ment with the company and had J. J. Reilly, $2.00; Paul Gordon, $1.00; liams, $3.00; K. B. Samat, $2.00; F. men to be executed, is himself $2.00; B. erglund, $2,00; H, E. .accused of mui'der and finds cir­ tured the earthy qualities of the no dispute in regard to wages, M Courtney, $ 1 00; Robert T Wood­ Tyler, Myers, $2.00; J. W. Martin, $2.00; T. ford, $3.00; Warren Neilson, $5.00; cumstantial evidence piling up people. He writes of a people working conditions or hours. It Esko Makilo, $1,00; R. J. Sullivan, M. Ostaszeski, $1.00; J. K. Bowen, living without hope; but, almost against him. The ending is a bit was strictly jurisdictional recog­ $1.00; T. R. Tobiassen, $5.00; Ray $1.00; W. L. France, $1,00; H, SvonMandgoc, $1.00; Anthony F. Martinez, bcrg, $1.00; V. J. Tabarrini, $5.00; M. • obvious, but it won't detract admirable, a people spared the nition of a picketline." $5.00; Wm, L. York, $5.00; Billie Ray Peralta, $5.00; E. Bossert, $2.00; F. from your enjoyment of this maelstrom of war which has en­ The SUP says it then fur­ Hartzog, $5.00; Ruben C. Ruttkay, P. Megue, $2.00- F.. Cristancho, $2.00; gulfed their country. worthwhile story. nished Engineers for the vessel, $5.00: Joseph J. Occhinero, $5.00. H. Byrnes, $5.00; J. Phillips. $2.00; R, • A captivating story which is making it a 100 per cent AFL C. Laya, $2.00; A. G. Cruz, $2.00. SS WACOSTA 4 & ft SS ALGER sure to make the reader eagerly CHRIST STOPPED AT EBOLI await the next book by this most job, and she departed from San A. Mueller, SS$1.00. P. B. Livingston, $1.00; J. T. Brown. EVELYN Francisco for Coos Bay. By Carlo Levi: Bantam Books, $5.00; A. W. Lamm, $20.00. C. Mitchell, $1.00. gifted writer. COMMIE MANEUVER SS BLOOMPUIST SS STEEL NAVIGATOR 187 pages. 25 cents. ft ft ft P. E. Huggins, $2.00; J. Dehesa, "This is an out and out at­ C. A. Armstrong, $2.00; C. DeSouza, For his writings against the WRITINGS AND SPEECHES OF tempt by CIO communist stooges $2.00; 1. S. Moen, $1.00; E. Ramirez, $2.00. SS TOPA TOPA A. W. Hauffe, $1.00; A. G. Italian Fascist government. Carlo EUGENE V. DEBS. Iniroduc- on the waterfront to drive bona- $1.00; W. L. Linhard, $2.00; G. C. Urda, Donnelly, $2,00; A. Wasstrom, $1.00; Isevi was exiled to a small Calaiion by Arthur* M. Schlesinger, fide AFL crews off the ship. It J. J. Millin, $1.00; M. L. Gomino, $1.00; T. . Logan, $2.00; J. J. Mc­ brian village near Eboli in Laughlin, $2.00; H. D. McRorie ,$1.00; is strictly jurisdictional and has $2.00. Hermitage Press. 486 pages. $4. G. Wheeler, $2.00; P. J. Griffin, $1.00. southern Italy. There he wrote SS LA SALLE nothing to do with economic con­ J. C. Fernandez, $1.00; E. Torres, SS STEEL KING of the lives of the simple peas­ The first collection of the most ditions of the workers," the SUP $1.00; W, E. Hantusch, $1.00; R. A. K. Lindroth, $2.00; R. Drewing, ants; lives full of poverty super- important speeches and writings said. Herbst, $1,00; J, J. Connors $2.00; ,P. $3.00; E. DeLande $2,.00; J. M. Ren. The current Coos Bay beef re­ J. Erazo, $2.00; H. Wong, $2.00; J. tillo, $2.00; L. Golembiewski, $1,00; W, of Gene Debs, best-known and best-beloved of American labor calls the similar incident in 1946, Mendez, $3.00; M. Riuttola, $2.00; C. Parker, $1.00; J. Luciani, $2.00; D. McDaniel. $2.00; T. Lafferr, $2.00; Sinclair, $1.00; F. T. Calnan.V $2.00; spokesmen, including his famous when the commie-led union of M. F. D. Wray, $2.00; E. J. Gaylor, $2.00; G, R. Burnett, $2.00; W. J. Ziegen. .speech at Canton, Ohio—which the Committee for Maritime M. J. Hitchcock, $1.00; F. Pollard, hagel, $3.00; P. Saquilayan, $2.00; M. SIU, A&G District resulted in Debs' Lon.iction in Unity froze SUP ships in that $2.00; J, J. Cantwell, $3.00; B. Gar- J. Matonte, $2.00; B. N. Thomas, $5.00. SS GOV. KILBY •' BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. 1918, under the Espionage Act port as part of a raiding attempt. reffa $5.,00; J. Ortiz, $2.00; A. Moralez, $2.00; P. C, Adrian, $2.00. T. Dyson, $1.00; N. M. DorpmanSt William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 for Immediately the SIU jumped opposing US entry into SS AFOUNDRIA $1.00; Casimiro, Bidot, $2.00. BOSTON 276 State St. World War I. Evei-y one inter­ to the aid of its West Coast affi­ Y. I, Mattsson, $2.00; Wm. D. Burke, SS CORAL SEA E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 4455 in the American labor liate, and the raiding tactics of $1,00; H. E. Loge, $1.00; P. WogenA. H. Anderson, $3.00; T. Cornick, GALVESTON 30823rd St. ested Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 movement should find it. reveal­ the commie group were quickly voort, $2.00; F. Guinpaya, $2.00; H. W. $1.00; K. V. Kristensen, $1.00; K. Ehmsen, $1.00; J. M. Bergeria, $1.00; Wiatkowskis, $2.00; J. J. Bowdon. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. ing and inspiring. smashed. SiU HRLLS Cal Tanner, Agent Phono 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Sal Colls, Agent .San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. .81 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND RICHMOND, Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 257 5th St. Phone 2599 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-5475 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Gt. Lakes District BUFFALO CHICAGO, III CLEVELAND DETROIT DULUTH TOLEDO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7301 3261 East 92nd St. Phone: Essex 2410 2602 Carroll St. Main 0147 1038 Third St. CadiUac 6857 831 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 618 Summit St. Garfield 2112 Canadian District MONTREAL BICTORIA, B.C. VANCOUVER 1227 Philips Square 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 PERSONALS PAUL H. MOFFIOLI Your sistei', Elsie Schilliry, 250 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul 2, Minn., has been ill, and wants very much to hear from you and get your present address. ft ft ft SAM MITCHELL Mrs. C. E. Culbreath, 511 E. Giddens, Tampa 3, Florida would like to hear from you or from anyone knowing of your where­ abouts. ft ft ft ESNEST H. BURRES Clifton "Gray" Eaton would NOTICE! VALENTIN NEYALA Get in touch with your lawyer in Newark. ft ft ft OBERT MORGAN Who failed to join the Seamar at Long Beach in April, please contact the San Francisco A&G Hall regarding your gear and salary. ft ft ft JAMES H. SEEDS Who missed the Portmar in June, may contact the San Fran­ cisco A&G Hall about salary due. ft ft ft CHARLIE G. SNODGRASS Permit P3-6604—Your Z-Paper (Z226770D2) is on file on the sixth deck in the New York Hall. ft ft ft The crew of the SS Tono, who are suing the Pacific Tankei-s SS Co., hav been advised to get in touch with their lawyer on or before October 15, 1948. like to hear from you or any of his old shipmates. He is plan­ ning to sail again if he gets in touch with you. Address Chattawy. West Vh-ginia. ft ft . ft EDWARD & FRANK BLOOM Your father, Michael Bloom, 48 Monument Walk, Apartment 3D, Brooklyn 1, New York, asks you to write him, and your sis­ ter Lee, and to call on your aunt Ella. J. Norgaard, $1.00; J. Shemet, $1.00; M. Rzenkowicz, $1.00; C. S. Cipriano, $1,00; S. Zavadcson, $1.00; P. L, Macklin, $2,00; C. F. Meo, $1.00; K. G. Sivertsen, $1.00; J. J. Palmer, $2.00; J. F. Kozar, $2.00. SS BESSEMER VICTORY V. Kale, $2.00; J. L. Williams, $2.00; W. W, Hold, $2.00; S. Mosakowski, $3.00; V, A. Erwin, $2.00; F. 1. Gib­ bons, $6.00; J. P. Gavin, $3.00; W. Y. Chao, $2.00; O. Sykes $1.00; M. P. Slifkoff, $3.50; P. Baker, $2.00; D. C. Heon, $1.50; A. Fuller, $2.00; N. E. Nunn, $2.00; H. N. Peterson, $3.00; J. A. Nickerson, $2.00; D. Kennedy, $2.00; E. Williams $2,00; R. E. Weaver. $1.00; E. Gustav, $2.00; R. Purington, $2.00, SS ALTGELD S. M. Hunter, $2.00; E. A. LaFarge, $2.00; H. Y. Davis, Jr., $1,00; G. W. Dority, $1.00; R. F. Wallace, $1.00. SS ALCOA CAVALIER M. Trocha, $1.00; J. L. Keelan, $1.00; $1.00; D. Pashkoff, $1.00; R. A. Singer, $1.00; O. Y. Smith Jr.,, $2.00; H. F. Frick, $1.00; J. Jellette, $3.00. SS J. TURNER Crew of SS J. Turner, $40.00. SS YANKEE DAWN D. B. Carpenter, $1.00; J. G. Herpin, $1.00; C, V, Cone, $1,00. SS BUNKER HILL R. E. Roberts, $2.00; J. D. Smith. $1.00. SS R. SEMMES .D. Walizen, $1.00; J. Kumor, $1.00; J. Escalante, $1.00; M. R. Norris, $2.00; F. S. Slmione, $2.00. SS J. BURGESS L. MacDonnell, $1.00; Peter Ley, $1.00; W. T. Dalton, $2.00; G. J, Hermes $1..00; L. A. Karttunen, $1.00; J. V. Russell, $2.00; W. G. Wilmot, $2.00. SS STEEL ARCHITECT A. R. Brunelle. $1.00. SS BEATRICE H. Morey, $1.00. GEORGE M. ^CHEMM >Please get in touch with your mother at once." -Mrs. Charles E. Schemm, R-1, Federalsberg, Maryland. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ ft ft ft farers International Union is available to all members who wish GEORGE ABBOTT Your sister, Ella Colegrove, to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of West Portsmouth, Ohio, is seri­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have ously ill, and requests you the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every to return home. Get in touch SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU with Mrs. Ollie Abbott Fain, hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Route 2, Wheelersburg, Ohio. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 81 Phone Porter 3014. Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N.Y. ft ft ft W. H. HOFFMAN PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Get in touch with your mother. To the Editor: ft ft ft ALEX DeMEO I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed ta th<j A letter from your brother is address below: being held for you in the bag­ gage room of the New York Name Hall. ft ft ft Street Address BERNARD MACE Please call your wife, Eileen, State at BUckminster 7-8184 in New City York, on a matter of importance, Signed ft ft ft CLARENCE LOHNE Book No. Contact your home immedi­ ately. Important. Notice To All SiU Members �Page Sixleeit THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. September 3. 1948 BUIIDT«'A&6 GENERAL FUND ) •1 'cl i .t •I WHEREAS: The A&G District of the Seafarers Internanational Union of North America has set the pace with a new contract and raise in wages, making the seaman's wage the highest ever obtained or imagined, and WHEREAS: Through job action and solidarity of the SIU membership and officials, we were able to make the ship­ owners come in line and sign this contract, and WHEREAS: The life.blood of any organization is its solidar­ ity and finances, and this definitely helped us with our negotiations with the shipowners, and WHEREAS: All our funds are definitely established for certain purposes, such as Buildings, Strike, etc., and our General Fund is our working fund, and I WHEREAS: We will definitely have a struggle in futurfl negotiations, and now that we enjoy these high wages we should do our utmost to build our funds so we will be^ better respected by the shipowners, and in a better posi-« tion to fight them, so therefore be it RESOLVED: That we go on record assessing ourselves $10.00,r to be a General Fund assessment, and be it further RESOLVED: That copies of this Resolution be sent to all ports to be acted on at the next regular meeting August 25th; 1948, and they in turn wire the Secretary^ Treasurer of their action, and be it finally RESOLVED: That if this Resolution is carried that the; Secretary-Treasurer be instructed to put in motion the necessary machinery to conduct a referendum ballot. Signed I I I I I I I I I I the^oiiow» " in^ memLerd in iL Po,iofnu.o.Lu,, I I I I I I I I I I I Joseph Barron, 142 Otto Callahan, 5655 Thomas Pradat, 97 Jos. B. Compan, 50242 Michael Liuzza, 7190 J. W. Malcolm, 202 E. Joffrion, 44556 : Dennis G. Saunders, 2254 Jack Lewerency, 24349 M. Rodriguez, 44662 C. W. Crosland, 86 Tony Pisani, 48785 C. A. Bradley, 381 Louis L. Arena, 6908 Joseph Fussell, 47532 Dauil Cervet, 8081 S. J. Pierson, 39414 ~ A. J. Dugas, 113 G. C. Foley, 25391 J. E. Kennedy, 88 Edward E. Kinchick, 102318 . Homer Nichpls, 357 M. C. Gaddy, 37053 T. M. Griffiths, 115 A. C. Reed, 24091 O. S. Brooks, 50202 Jas. P. Shaughnessy, 38469 Joseph Anderton, 45404 Robert Reynolds, 38245 A. E. Swenson, 8 R. Marion, 42180 D. Flockhart, 40137 Harold A. Tauman, 37850 Harold E. Cumbie,' 49841 Demitrio G. Zerrudo, 25085 Chadbourne Galf, 47163 J. A. Snoddy, 21140 wfrfSTORWfihrm � 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 September 3, 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. 36 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES REFERENDUM SET ON EXPANSION OF GENERAL FUND THE MEMBERSHIP LOOKS AHEAD AGENTA MAPP NEW DRIVES SIU AGAIN BACKS SUP IN NEW COOS BAY BEEF FRISCO SHIPPING ALMOST AS GOOD FOR PERMITSD AS FOR BOOKHOLDERS GENERAL FUND ASSESSMENT FINDS FAVOR WITH SEAFARERS IN MOBILE SPOTS BRIGHTEN BOSTON PICTURE PHILLY SHIPPING SLIGHTLY BETTER SHIPPING IS TOP IN SAN JUAN NEW YORK SHIPPING FAIT FOR ENGINE,DECK CAPE SAN DIEGO ENDS FIRST VOVAGE UNDER CONTRACT- NOT LIKE OLD DAYS CORNELIA RAMMED AT ANCHORREPORT ON UNIFOM A&G REGISTRATION RULES SEAMEN GET IDLE PAY IN NEW YORK SIU BACKS SUP IN NEW COOS BAY RAID Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/03/1947 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/ba3b13105858a61a08aa1ea9302683c8.PDF 27175dba798d93fd447f336369b16887 PDF Text Text Seamen Draft Status Up To Local Boards Although no rules or regula­ tions have yet been established "to* carry out the draft defer­ ment procedure, men now sail­ ing U.S. ships are expected to receive "most careful considera­ tion as individuals by local boards," according to an an­ nouncement made recently by national headquarters of the Se­ lective Service System. Apparently no blanket defer­ ments will be made. Instead, the announcement explained, each case will be considered on • a purely personal basis. - Section 6(h) of the Selective Service Act of 1948 authorizes the Pre.sident, "under such rules and regulations as he may pre­ scribe," to grant deferment to persons whose occupation is es­ sential to the national health, safety or interest. General Fund Increase Goes To AUG Vote Voting on the Referendum calling for a $10 assessment to the Union's General Fund Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf DixMd, Seafarers International Union of NA build began this week in aU Atlantic and Gulf District Branches. With NEW YORK, N. Y« FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1948 No. 37 the polls open but a few day^— VOL. X since September 8—^brisk voting was reported in all Halls. Indi­ cations are that strong majority of the membership will vote in favor of the resolution. This is BY PAUL HALL based on the enthusiasm shown Secretary-Treasurer, Atlantic and Gulf District by the membership in voting An alert membership is the most valuable production by Seafarers in other ports on overwhelmingly for the original asset a labor union can possess—or hope to other operators' vessel, we pounded out a resolution at the recent mem­ possess. In this respect, the Atlantic and contract that has become the pattern for bership meetings, and expres­ sions of approval in the Halls. Gulf District of the Seafarers International maritime. The contracts stand far above Union boasts assets far beyond that shown those of other unions in wages, working ^ The Referendum calling for a General Fund assessment was by the dollars and cents on the credit side conditions and security features, authorized by membership Vote of its ledger. The operators obviously don't wish to in the majority of the Branches The material strength of our organization fight with a solidly united union. They up and down the coast on August speaks for itself. We merely have to glance don't like to scrap with a strong and re- 25. The vote came in approval at the figures in our latest financial report sponsible organization. I i short, they don't of a resolution submitted by 37 and we will see that our measurable assets like to battle with the Seafarers. And this SIU members in tjie Port of New NO RULING YET are rapidly approaching the one-and-a-half- is not to imply that we think we are in- Orleans calling for the General vincible. We're just taking stock of our Fimd boost. "The rules and regulations to million dollar mark. Although no means have yet been deassets in the same way our opponents do Balloting which began on implement this provision of the veloped for measuring the value of a memwhen a clash is coming, Act have not yet been issued," September 8 will continue for Certainly we have every right to appraise one month, with the poUs closing the Sl^ective Service office said. bership constantly on its toes, we have been The announcement indicated easily able to gauge its worth simply by our assets with a certEun amount of self- on October 8. satisfaction. We know that because we are that all merchant seamen will surveying the successes of the Union. ONE QUESTION In attaining virtually every one of our sound and internally strong we have been receive careful consideration, but The Referendum BaRot requires that particular attention will be selected objectives in the past few years, spared much of the grief and confusion given to men with technical our membership's alertness to a situation that now engulfs many another seamen's only Yes or No to the question: training and experience. "Are you in favor of a $10.00 and its unanimous and decisive action have organization and its members. assessment to build the General Out on the West Coast a situation has Application of the regulations been the fundamental factors in the Sea­ Fund?" to be issued will be determined farers' upsurge as the nation's leading developed that leaves the shipowners and The original resolution sub­ solely by each local board, which waterfront Union. The formula for our waterfront employers standing with all their has the authority to grant defer­ victories has been simple. Once the mem­ labor-hating viciousness clearly exposed. mitted in the Port of New Or­ ments individually to registrants bership has sensed a problem and decided The strike of the CIO longshoremen has be­ leans and adopted by all ports whose employment is regarded on a course of action it has hit hard. come the signal for a general attack against except Boston and Norfolk is as follows: as necessary to the maintenance We ride hard. No -fanfare, no hystericsall other maritime unions in that area. of the national health, safety or "WHEREAS: The A&G Dis­ such as used for instance by the commies While the shipowners, ranted patriotically interest. whenever they make a move—shroud our about not wishing to do business with the trict of the Seafarers Interna­ The draft law does not pro­ movements. We generally know what we longshoremen, they withdrew from negota- tional Union of North America vide for the recognition of a sea­ are after, we set oyr sights accordingly and tions with the MFOWW and MEBA just as has set the pdce with a new man's wartime service, because contract and raise in wages, the merchant marine "was a drive. A point in this fact is what hap- the contract discussions were nearing com- making the seaman's wage the civilian service," Selective Serv­ pened in New Orleans several weeks ago, pletion. In other words, they have pulled highest ever obtained or im­ when we were negotiating for a new con­ a lockout on these unions. TheV did the agined, and ice declared. tract with the Mississippi Shipping Com­ same thing with the MCS. Our own affi­ pany. Our SrU membership knew what liate, the Sailors Union of the Pacific, has "WHEREAS: Through job ac­ was at stake. Always conscious of the im­ been affected as a result of the shipowner's tion and solidarity of the SIU membership and officials, we portance of their every move as applies to decision to go the hard way. wei-e able to make the shipown­ Because of several last the entire Union, they displayed the The strike and the resultant lockout pose ers come in line and sign this minute suggestions which straight-forwardness that has so often a mighty serious question for all in mari­ contract, and will be incorporated in the characterized other SIU successes. Like time. While we are honoring our contracts proposed Stewards Depart­ "WHEREAS: The life blood of snapping your fingers, we had the results and sailing our ships we must be on guard ment Working Rules, this any organization is its solidarity for any eventuality. We must, most of all, we wanted. issue do^ not carry these and finances, and this definitely The first company was in line for the watch very closely to see what kind of a recommendations as orig­ helped us with our negotiations wage Increases and other features of the move the government will make. Already with the shipowners, and inally intended. there are threats that the armed forces two-year contract. They will appear, however, "WHEREAS; All our funds With the shipowners solid front cracked, may be moved in. in a forthcoming issue, for are definitely established for cer­ We must stand ready to lend a hand in the sailing became easier and after a few membership consideration. tain purposes, such as Buildings, more instances of action at the point of (Continued on Page 2) Strike, etc., and our General Fund is our working fund, and Report To The Membership Coming Soon Dock Strike Ties Up West Coast Shipping • A long struggle was predicted by both sides as the West Coast CIO longshoremen's strike for the hiring hall and wage in­ creases goes into its second week. The strike, which began Sept. 2, left shipping in all ma­ jor coast ports at a standstill. Some 12,000 striking members of the International Longshore­ men's and Warehousemen's Un­ ion, headed by Harry Bridges, are picketing in ports from the Canadian border to Mexico, while approximately 16,000 sea­ men have thus far been made idle. More than 120 ships have been tied up as a result of the beef. The strike developed mainly from the dispute over provisions covering hiring hall operations and wages and began as soon as the 80-day injunction, im­ posed by the government under the Taft-Hartley law as a "cool­ on it legally. Bridges replied that ing off" period, was dissolved. his union wouldn't accept "a Also involved in the strike hiring hall with strings at­ are the CIO Marine Engineers tached to it." SEES LONG STRIKE Beneficial Association and the Bridges has predicted a strike Independent Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders who of four to six months. He also have charged they have been made a statement that has been locked out. The shipowners sud­ interpreted as revealing the denly withdrew all offers made communist party line of com­ to these unions just as contract plete disregard for the welfare negotiations were nearing com­ of the union members involved. He painted a pictiu-e of disaster pletion. for the workers. The CIO Marine, Cooks and "When this strike is over," Stewards, led by Hugh Bryson, and the CIO radio operators Bridges added, "we will be out have taken strike action. All un­ of business or they (the ship­ ions stated previously that none owners) will be out of business." would sign a contract until the The shipowners and waterfront others were satisfied with theirs. employers association contend It was reported that the em­ that their stand is now one of ployers had agreed to let the "meeting head-on the issue of hiring hall remain as it was in communism" in the Pacific mai-ithe old contracts vmtil a "court time unions that have been of competent jurisdiction" ruled spearheaded by Bridges. "No more negotiations will be held and no contracts will be signed with any such unions," they said, "until their officers have disavowed communism." REFUSE TO SIGN Officials of the CIO longshore­ men's union and those of the Marine Cooks and Stewards and the radio operators have refused to sign the non-communist affi­ davits required under the TaftHartley law. However, officers of the MEBA and the MFOWW have signed such affidavits, which shows the shipowners to be inconsistent on that score and possibly indicates that they are using the issue as a total fight on the maritime unions. Several SlU-contracted ships have been tied up in West Coast ports- as a result of the strike. "WHEREAS: We will defin­ itely have a struggle in future negotiations, and now that we enjoy these high wages we should do our utmost to build our funds so we will be better respected by the shipowners, and in a better position to fight them, so therefore be it "RESOLVED: That we go on record assessing ourselves $10.00, to be a General Fund assessment, and be it further "RESOLVED: That copies of this Resolution be sent to all ports to be acted on at the next regular meeting August 25th, 1948, and they in turn wire the Secretary-Treasurer of their ac­ tion, and be it finally "RESOLVED: That if this Res­ olution is carried that the Secre­ tary-Treasurer be instructed to put in motion the necessary machinery to conduct a refer­ endum ballot." �Page Two T H E SEAFARERS LOG Friday. September 10, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS lOSFTERNATMUJ^AL UNJON OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf Histrict Affiliated with the American Federation of X.al>or 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 Report To The Membership (Continued from Page 1) ainy manner necessary to our Brothers of the SUP, our West Coast affiliate, just as much as we would if they were pushing a beef. We must remember that it is just as tough to be locked out as it is to be hitting the bricks, maybe tougher. As this West Coast situation develops, it is impera­ tive that our watchword in the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict be "preparation." Our sound position of today is the fruit of previous preparation. But being on constant guard is the price of all seamen's security. There is no assurance that we are to remain exempt from the effects of the West Coast beef. There is assurance, however, that our membership once more is alert to a really bad and dangerous situation. Sensing the really dangerous situation, our membership is prepared for anything. The ten-dollar General Fund assessment, for instance, which the membership has placed on the referendum ballot is one indication of this. An­ other is the continued tightening of our organizational setup. Too often, as we go about our daily work, we lose sight of the significance of all these things in the overall picture. Were our membership not so alert, were they not W. T. ROSS so united on most all issues affecting us, were we not C. B. VIKEN strong financially, we, instead of the West Coast unions, P. DAVASON might now be fighting to preserve our secmity, rather P. M. KHEAUBER than enjoying the fruits of the recent two-^ear contract E. C. SHAFFER victory, with its higher wages and improved conditions. M. EL MOUR X. t While we move forward, other organizations are even MOBILE HOSPITAL now split by internal battles as they are engaged in W. J. WOOKY dangerous struggles with the seamen's enemy — the A. C. McALPIN shipowners. F. L. BARTLETT At times, unbelievable as it may sound, some of J. H. ASHURST R. ARMSTRONG these same unions have even accused our union of being EUGENE SMITH These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, intolerant of those who seek to come into our member­ H. R. LOWMAN ship meetings with problems that do not concern our as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging C. E. GLOVER heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by organization or our membership's welfare. In the sea­ writing to them. C. EMMANUEL men's unions, where the security of the membership ft t i C. J. MITCHELL hangs in constant danger of being cut down by ship­ BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL F. BECKER B. HARRIS owners, waiting for the opportunity to smash all mari­ E. E. GROSS GEORGE W. MEANEY C. SIMMONS EDWARD DUDEK time organizations, there is no room for anything but GETTIS LIGHTFOOT F. PASQUALI JOHN J. GEAGAN the direct shipboard and economic welfare of all hands. R. KEHRLY B. HUNT VIC MILAZZO The Union is either for the membership in these CARL L. WALKER as they have in others, qs a proving ground for party EDWIN DAKIN JOHNSTON things—all the way—or it is not. In some sections this welfare of the membership policy. As a result, the organizations are now split and RUSSEL S. NEARY ft ft ft doesn't appear to be the purpose. While their organiza­ weakened, and thus are at a disadvantage in conducting a struggle against the shipowner on any issue directly inSTATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL tions are in death-grips with the shipowners, "Sister" ^•olving not only their welfare — but their very lives A. EWING Bryson, of the MCS, and Bridges, the chief fink of the A. VANELZUELA as well. commie party in maritime, still have time to display more M. CASTRO We Seafarers know that as seamen we have few and more of an interest in the phony "Wallace for J. McNEELY President" movement than in the memberships of,their friends outside of the labor movement. Our individual A. JENSBY .respective unions. Let us hope that the membership of strength only exists in the might of our collective unity. D. DeDUISEN those unions realize this and put the boots to these two When we fight, we fight to win. Again and again we T. ZEMRZUSKI W. II. NUNN commie prostitutes while they are in the process of Seafarers have demonstrated we arc keenly sensitive to J. BOUYEA this grim reality. That is why we chalk up victories that settling their current beef. W. HUNT ultimately become the gain of all seamen. That is why R. L. JOHNSTON Such a sorry state of affairs would not be tolerated we arc able to chart a court that is calculated to bring K. C. CROWE by the alert SIU membership. Tolerance is a relative better livine C. OPPENHEIMER » broad That is why we are already preparing, as a result of W. H. PERRY f *11 I . • r crate any moves which recently concluded special agents conference, for an T. MANDICK . ; wiD weaken its internal structure and thus set it up for ^Hve to bring in more lobs at a time when C. NANGLE C. W. HALLA a knockdown by its enemies. other organizations are afraid to look ahead. And that is P. G. DAUGHERTY The MCS and the ILWU are perfect examples of why, too, we are striving to make more friends in the ft ft strategy, which now finds che membership labor movement and bring our union closer to the other SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL oT,the two organizations facing the shipowners on one sound, honest labor groups. L. TICKLE side and the party interest on the other. The commies Our membership's alertness is a valuable asset. And T. C. KELLY ha*e continually used the membership of these two unions,- ir brings valuable results. M. BYERS Afeii Jihw In The Marine Hospitak , • '* �Friday, September 10, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Taft-Hartley Act Still Menace To Label' By KEITH ALSOP Root Of Coast Beef Because the roof didn't' fall in on every labor union in the country the day in August 1947 the Taft- Hart­ ley Act went into effect, a lot of people have been lulled into thinking that maybe it isn't such a vicious, finky law after all. What these people don't realize is that the em­ ployers are using this law every day to weaken and smash unions. The maritime unions including the SIU have had Just as much trouble with the law as anybody else—and will have a lot more. For this reason. Seafarers should know how this law works and what they have to do to fight it. The plain truth is that it took the Taft-Hartley Act a year to get going in full force. It wasn't until this summer, for instance, that the maritime Hiring Hall became a matter of contention under the law. Mean­ while, however, the Act works in a thousand ways to slow up the unions in a hundred different fields. Only determination on the part of officials and rankand-file alike will keep any union, the SIU included, from knuckling xmder as long as the law is in effect. The Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG has invited While there are many, factors beside the Taftthe Port Agents to submit a series of articles of general and vital interest to the membership. These Hartley Act involved in the current West Coast strike articles do not take the pl£u;e of the Agents' weekly called by the CIO longshoremen, the Hiring Hall is a surveys on the state of shipping in theilr ports and central issue along with the Taft-Hartley Act's require­ other matters, but constitute additional commentaries. ment that union officials sign the non-communist The Editor felt that, because of their position, the pledge. (While no SIU official ever has had a single Agents would be able to comment wisely on a variety qualm about signing the pledge, and while aU have of subjects. The fifth article in the series appears on signed, this requirement certainly is an unwarranted this page. It was submitted by Keith Alsop, Port Agent invasion of our personal rights as citizens.) Where the Taft-Hartley Act does not strike directly in Galveston. Members are urged to submit their own it creates confusion, a fact which commie stooges like views on this and other articles in the series. Keith Alsop is a veteran seaman with fifteen years Harry Bridges and Hugh Bryson have been quick to of sea service behind him. His long experience on seize upon to assert their positions. The current strike the waterfront has given him a thorough understand­ on the West Coast is the perfect example. The CIO ing of the ^problems faced by maritime labor, and dock workers need the Hiring Hall for the same he is thoroughly familiar with the devious tricks by reason Seafarers must have it—as a solid protection to which the operators are always seeking to smash the their wages and conditions. To get it they have had maritime unions. to strike. In a vicious counter-move, the West Coast Alsop sailed through the war and has been Port waterfront employers have locked out the seamen's Agent in Charleston as well as Galveston. In addition, unions by breaking off negotiations with the MEBA, he has been a Patrolmen in New York, New Orleans MCS and MFOWW. The SUP is locked out along with and Norfolk. the rest. Taking their cue from the men who wrote During the 1946 General Strike, Alsop was Chairman the Taft-Hartley Act, the employers are acting like the Everything "Illegal" of the General Strike Committee for the Port of highbinders they always are when they get the chance. The fact that much of the working of the law is' Norfolk.. In the summer of 1947, he was Chairman of There is no doubt but what the anti-labor boys are what they call "insidious" has hidden the truth from the Isthmian Strike Committee for the Port of in the saddle. The pattern set by the Taft-Hartley Act many trade union members. But any Seafarer who Gal'veston. will grow tougher and tougher as the months go by, doesn't know that the Taft-Hartley Act is a powerful and the maritime unions will always be a favorite tool in the hands of the shipowners had better wake target. up to a few facts about the waterfront situation today. Defines Finky Pattern About the only thing you can't blame on the Act is Bosses Back Raiding There was nothing, for instance, to prevent Cities Service from turning over the ships specifically named Another point that is being missed by many is that and appearing with a brand new fleet. And even if the Taft-Hartley Act can serve the bosses indirectly by a contract were obtained covering the seven ships throwing organized labor itself into a state of chaos. specifically named how could the Union protect its The complicated rules for complying with the Act jobs and conditions if its agreement covered only half leave openings by which one union, can raid another the company? with the boss shouting encouragement from the side­ Of course, the SIU has petitioned the NLRB for an line. election on all remaining Cities Service vessels and Whatever differences there may be in the policies, will win the election when it is held. But since it practices and achievements of two unions in the same may then be necessary to have a imion-shop elec­ field, both eventually will be the losers if one raids tion, which the company can demand under the the other. The boss cheers when it happens, because, Taft-Hartley Act, on the entire Cities Service fleet, he knows that he stands a good chance of smashing the inevitable conclusion is put off that much the both. Open rivalry in organizing is one thing. The the state of shipping, and that you can attribute to longer. union that is stronger and has more to offer new. the same politicians who voted to shackle labor. In other words, the Taft-Hartley Act defines a members can be sure of victory. But raiding is an­ Take what the SIU has been up against. No sooner finky pattern of action for employers which results in did <the Union Negotiating Committee sit down with endless delays designed to discourage unions. Only if other matter because it destroys the common front the operators late this spring than the Taft-Hartley a union is strong and determined can it overcome which labor must havte on basic questions. We have to expect the Taft-Hartley front to become Act was flung in their faces. "You can't have a Union the obstacles the law puts in its path. stronger. No union can afford to expect anything else Hiring Hall, it's illegal," the operators said, all the Take the Calmar case for another example of how -while admitting that they themselves benefitted from the Taft-Hartley Act emerges every day as an all the way events are shaping up. The SIU in particular the Hiring Hall. They maintained that the Hiring around weapon by which the entrenched interests can must look for and be prepared for the worst if it is to maintain its position in the forefront of maritime Hall constituted a "closed shop" which the Taft- try to smash labor. labor. We didn't win the highes't wages and finest Hartley specifically bans. First off, Calmar accused the SIU of an "unfair labor conditions in maritime history by sitting still, and we This issue immediately stalled negotiations. The practice" when a crew respected a Longshoremen's will stay on top only if we keep moving. Hiring Hall is the core of maritime unionism. Without picket line in Albany in May. Nothing came of this, There is no time like today to get ready for to­ it, the unions would be relatively powerless in the but in Jime the Calmar people proceeded to sue the struggle to improve the wages and conditions of SIU in a Federal court for $12,500 in damages, claim­ morrow. Or, to put it another way, you secure your seamen. The SIU negotiators had no choice but to ing that the Union had held up a ship in Boston and ship for sea while you are still safe in port because insist that the Hiring Hall issue be settled before aUeging that they had suffered to that extent as a the sea may be rough. That is the reasoning behind the 10-dollar assess­ there was any talk of other matters. The result was result. The important fact about this suit is that it that it was July 1 before a Hiring Hall formula was could not have been brought at aU if the Taft-Hartley found which the Union could accept. Weeks -were Act had not been passed. The Act specifically auth­ wasted during which wages and conditions could orizes such suits against unions. Before the summer have been negotiated. It was well into August before of 1947 such suits were baiTed. the Union, by resolute job action, settled the wage issue. NMU Hit Worse Cities Service Stalls So far as the SIU's negotiations are concerned, the worst that can be said is that they were stalled. What the Taft-Hartley Act has done to the Cities Service situation is another matter. The SIU will, in the end, score a victory over Cities Service, as that outfit well knows. But meanwhile the company has grabbed every chance offered by the Taft-Hartley Act to ham­ string and discourage the Union. In this, the National Labor Relations Board imder the influence of the Act has played into the hands of the company. Last winter, as every Seafarer knows, the SIU won a smashing five-to-one victory in a certification elec­ tion conducted by the NLRB on seven Cities Service ships. At the time the SIU petitioned for the election the company hac eight ships. The eighth was not voted because it failed to touch an American port during the voting period. Meanwhile, the company acquired eight additional ships before the NLRB acted on the election. At this point the NLRB reversed its own precedent. In a similar situation concerning the Isthmian fleet, the NLRB certified the SIU as the bargaining agent for all ships of the company regardless of whether they had actually been voted. In the Cities Service case, the NLRB decided that the Union was the bar­ gaining agent for only the seven ships voted. This put the Union in a very bad position and gave the com­ pany a powerful weapon. The SIU is not the only maritime union to be attacked under the Act. The NMU's Hiring Hall on the Great Lakes has been declared illegal by the NLRB and is now going into the Federal courts for a decision. Again, the Hiring Hall is being denounced by the anti-union forces as a "closed shop" banned by the scabby Taft-Hartley Act. And the NMU has had even worse trouble. For 80 days this siunmer, the NMU was imder a federal injimction against striking for wages and con­ ditions. The injunction was brought imder the TaftHartley Act. When the injunction was up, the NMU was no better off than it had been before—until a determined SIU blazed a trial. For 80 days the CIO longshoremen on the West Coast were under a federal injunction against striking. The injunction was brought under the Taft-Hartley Act. When the injunction was up, the dock workers were no better off tiian they had been before. They struck anyway, but 80 days were lost to the TaftHartley forces. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, as soon as the Inter­ national Longshoremen's Association, AFL, threatened direct action to get their wage demands, a federal injimction was thrown at them. They are under that injunction ^now. The injunction was brought imder the Taft-Hartley Act. Government by injunction was jettisoned 20 years ago. The Taft-Hartley Act brought it back—^to smash labor unions. •i . • ment for the General Fund now being voted upon in all ports by referendum ballot. That is why every forward-looking Seafarer should vote "YES." If the SIU is to sail through the troubled waters ahead, it must insure its internal health now when it is strong. Our day-to-day health depends on the General Fund. It is the General Fund that runs every activity of the SIU except those specific items covered by the special funds such as the Strike Fund. The General Fund protects your contracts. It pays all expenses and salaries connected with policing the agreements, keeping the records, publishing the LOG and other literature, maintaining the Halls (except for new buildings and equipment), building supplies, clerical supplies, public utilities and various miscel­ laneous items that keep the Union going. No item is hidden, everything is in the open. Without the General Fund the Union could not operate. Above all, it is the General Fund which must finance the running fight against the Taft-Hartley boys. That fight is part of the Union's day-to-day routine. The ship operators, seizing the Taft-Hartley Act as a club, have steppd up the pace of the battle. We must do the same if we are to keep ahead of them. �Page Four r Jl E & E ul F A IUEi R S L O G top Dummies Join IFMU 99-Year Club Fxiday>>Sepiember 10, IMS WHAT In a belated effort to eliminate disruptive communist influences .an NMU membership meeting in QUESTION: What is the toughest job you have to perform in fulfilling ..New York" consigned three duties of your rating? ' former top union officials to the 9&-year club, confirming the find­ CASWELL WARREN. MM: JULIO BERNARD, Bosun: ings of a trial committee. . :-The ousted members are Fer­ I'd say the whole job is pretty Satisfying all the men seems dinand C. Smith, ex-national tough. A Messman has to please to me to be about the toughest .secretary, Howard McKenzie, exeverybody by serving them aU part of being a Bosun. I get my vice-president, and Paul Palazzi, to their satisfaction—and at one orders from the Chief Mate, mid ex-New York port agent. They time. It probably wouldn't be it is my job to see that they are are expected to appeal the de­ so bad, if you could handle the carried out — whether I like cision to the NMU's national men's requests in groups of three ' them or not. Some men don't council or national convention or four at a time. Often one understand this, or don't want next month. guy will holler and then the to accept their responsibilities. Smith, a native of Jamaica was whole gang will chime in, and When this happens the Bosun already facing deportation by the it's a race to keep everybody generally has to do their work Government as an alien comfig: satisfied. You really have to because, no matter how you •munist. McKenzie, a "Riverkeep stepping, if you want the look at it, the work has to be boat Swifty" type, has long been boys to be happy. But I think done. We are all part of a good a well-known commie stooge. with the right approach, and Union that sees to it we are the Palazzi, a communist maritime telling them "Take it easy, best paid seamen in the indu9« theoretician, has frequently op­ boys!" once in awhile, they all try working under top condi­ erated as a waterfront character pili: understand. I'm getting along at tions. All we need is cooperation it okay. assassin. on board ship. the shipboard GANAWAY TOO JACK DIETRICH, FWT: While Smith, McKenzie and S. T. BUTLER. MM: I find that on short trips the Palazzi were on trial in New Toughest job in the engineYork, Clyde S. Ganaway, former men are easy to get along with room for me comes when I'm on port agent in Mobile, faced a cuid my job is fairly easy. But, a tanker that is maneuvering trial committee in that port on long trips, it's a little differ­ in and out of port and con­ which recommended that he be ent story. After about two stantly changing speeds. Maybe placed in the NMU's 99-year months out, a man gets home­ you get 50 bells in a period of club. The membership approved sick, crabby or just irritated, 20 minutes. You've really got and he generally takes it out. the decision. to keep hopping to cut down The charges against Smith, on the food or the service—al­ pressure, keep on eye on the McKenzie and Palazzi were filed though they haven't changed a pumps, work the valves and personally by NMU president Joe bit. It's a Messman's job to kid watch the bypass. Sometimes, during this maneuvering opera­ Curran, who played "footsie" them along, and not lose his tion, you might also have to with the qommies himself until temper so that every one's spir­ its are good. If you give the change or clean about 20 burn­ his famous break in 1946. ers. But the hardest of all for Curran charged his three for­ boys cheerful service along with good food you'll find their mor­ me is the handling of the va^es mer colleagues with participat­ ale stays high. I rarely have any to keep the proper amount of ing in leftist activities calculated trouble, because I understand water in the boilers. I always to disrupt the NMU, and with the nature of my job and the feet belter when maneuvering misusing NMU ftmds. Their de­ men. is over and we're on our way. fense was that they were being tried for pushing the candidacy of Henry Wallace for President of the United States'—-who is be­ ALBERT SEGRIFF, FOW: K. KRISTENSEN, AB: ing sponsored, pushed and pub­ The toughest thing an FQW is licized by the communist party. I think that one of the tough­ up against is maneuvering into est -things connected with my In Mobile, Ganaway was a harbor with the orders com­ -job comes up when you run charged with placing his per­ ing thick and fast. How bad it into a tricky steam winch, just sonal aims and ambitions and is depends who's on the budge as you'-re. about to top and low­ those of the communist party giving orders, but it's pretty er gear. Generiilly this condi­ above the welfare of the NMU tough anyway. You may ,^et tion isn't discovered until the membership and with neglect of "Stop," "Cut Steam" and "Full winch Is to be used. Conditionshis duties as Mobile agent. Speed Ahead" in rapid succes­ like this can A dasgerotuE« To sion, and you have to do some avoid such occurrences, I be­ fast jumping. You can do a lot lieve the winches should bO: of things wrong and you have checked as soon as a ship euto know your business. You have rives in port. On the Colabee, to widch your water, and be a few years ago, we had a gas NEW YORK—Negotiations for careful you don't Rood the place head on a winch blow up and, a new contract were scheduled with oil or do- something 'worse. as a result, a boom was dropped. to be resumed late this week You earn your pay. Of course, Ludcily, no one was hurt. I between the International Long­ everything in the- engine room is think this condition is a big shoremen's Association, AFL, and tougher on a tropical run. headache to JBosuns and ABs. the New York Shipping Asso­ ciation for the first time since an 80-day federal injunction was thrown on the ILA on August CHARLES CARROLL, OS: THEODORE WILLIAMS, OS: 24. Personally, I don't think any I've been sailing three years The injunction, one more in part of my job is tough. I've and a half and I guess an OS the series slapped on maritime been getting along very well doesn't find one thing much unions under the Taft-Hartley as an OS. I do my job to the | Act, was called for by the gov­ tougher than another. The tough ernment on top of a 10-day tem­ best of my ability, but every­ lime is when something goes porary restraining order which body seems to cooperate, which wrong. Warst I sainember is was imposed wheii the ILA makes everything pretty simple. once when I went up the main­ threatened direct action. What helps, too, is the fact that' mast of a Liberty in a Bosun's The negotiations affect nearly most SIU ships are clean. As far chair to fix the range light. The 50,000 longshoremen from Port­ as sanitary duties go, it could shackle at the top holding the land, Maine, to 'Hampton Roads, be daxned tough on a guy in chair broke and I started to Virginia, the greatest concentra­ my rating when he comes fall. I was lucky enough to grab tion being in New York. aboard a ship and finds that the mast and.I slid, but it was The principal issue in the dis­ the gang that just paid off did a rough slide. I hate to think so in a hurry and left a mess pute is wage§. what might have happened if behind. I've seen this only once Since the ILA has the "shapeI'd missed. That' was a close up" system of employment, the though. Most SIU men aie care­ caU, althoi^gh maybe I've had ful about leaving the ship clean. tougher jobs. .hiring-hall is not an issue. ' Talks To Resume In ILA Pay Dispute • • S'- • " -'r.'' / rv It," • �T-W'Kt- S^ B A P Friday; Septembnr-lO/ldff" ft B R Paga Fiva'1 L &4^ Mobile Shipping Gains Slightly^ SIU Fishermen Win New Waters By CAL TANNER Philadelphia Seafarers Go For Assessment, Conference Plans By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER NY Office Moves The New York State Em­ ployment Insurance office for maritime personnel in New York City has moved to new quarters at 165 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn. All sea­ men's business, whether claims or weekly visits, is now handled by the new Brooklyn office. Better accommodations for handling seamen are re­ ported at the new office, which can be reached by any subway at the Borough Hall Station. The old Unemployment In­ surance office was at 277 Canal Street, Manhattan. PHILADELPHIA — Shipping strong and expanding SIU in the picked up considerably this tough days ahead. week, with two payoffs, the SS After all, the sound condition John H. Marion — a Liberty of the Building and Strike tanker, one of the recent addi­ Funds, which has made the Com­ tions to the SIU, and a good panies respect the Union and its ship with a clean payoff—and ability to go through with what­ the SS George Gershwin, an Al­ ever it starts, had no small share coa Liberty loadjng grain here in gaining the recent raise and for Germany. This also paid off the new two year contracts. clean, and took an entire new An extra $10.00 right now can crew since this was a transporta­ be expected to do the same thing tion payoff. for the organizational drives and Incidentally, this new ruling the expanding program of the which requires men to get off Union. the ship when they get trans­ portation money, has been re­ ceived by the membership here as a damn good thing. The consensus of opinion is It sounded like a bum beef to By JOE ALGINA that it is undercutting the spirit the Union since there had been of the agreement, for a man to NEW YORK—Business in this an argument with Bull on the take the money which the Union port is good, and shipping is has forced the companies to pay still pretty fair for I'ated men in same score a few weeks back. so that men can get back to the the Deck and Engine Depart­ So the SIU and the MM&P got port where they signed on, and ments. Stewards are having a together and looked into the question. then to remain with the ship. harder time getting out, how­ They found that the company But to do this at the present ever. had bought a lot of pretty un­ time, when many Brothers are 0.ne guy who gets a job for savory food while the Beatrice hard-up for a job, is hardly an the asking is the AB who has a was lying in New York during action becoming a Union green ticket. The new Coast the ILA strike in Puerto Rico. Guard rule says that two-thirds This was at a time when the Brother! There were a number of ships of the ABs on any ship niust company had tried to fire the in transit which were contacted have the green tickets, and there Steward. The Steward was not by the Patrolman: The SS Robin are plenty of ABs with blue even aboard when the food was Qoodfellow, the Robin Doncaster, tickets who are eligible for the bought, since the SIU man was the SS Cape Race of South At­ green one. then in the process of getting his If you are an AB and have job back. To make a long story lantic; and the John B. Water­ three years seatime, get yourself short, the Steward and the Cook man. Several coastwise vessels also the green ticket if you haven't are both still on the ship. We also paid off two tankers touched here. All of these ships already. You'll be doing your­ belonging to US Waterways. were visited, and all left with self and the Union a favor. We had some pretty fair pay­ They came in to be fireproofed the beefs cleaned up and every­ offs in this port during the past in accordance with Coast Guard body happy. week. Among the good ones orders. Just how long before THEY LIKE IT were the Steel Age, Isthmian; they will come out again we Stephen Leacock, South Atlantic; don't know. The reports of the Emergency Canton Victory, Watei-nian; Al­ We signed on some ships too, Agent's Conference that were gonquin Victory, Saint Lawrence carried in the last LOG were Navigation; Seatrain New Jersey all with a minimum of trouble. In fact, we had a routine week. well receivetl here. B.Y^ryone is and the Carolyri, Bull Line. BIG WIND enthusiastic about the new pro­ BULL STUFF gram and this Port is back of it Labor Day was a typically 100 percent. We had another Bull Line ves­ windy holiday. All the politi­ The $10.00 assessment for the sel, the Beatrice—whose payoff cians mounted their rostrums to General Fund, which is coming would have been okay, if it proclaim that they were labor's up on the Referendum ballot, hadn't been for a dispute over friends and benefactors. They will mean a lot toward seeing the Steward. The ship's officers this program through. We feel claimed that the chow was bad sure that it will pass with flying and that either the Steward or colors, for the membership is the Chief Cook would have to aware of the importance of a leave. MOBILE — Shipping here was fair, but no better than that dur­ ing the past week. At least it was better than it was the week be­ fore—which is something. We had five payoffs, two signons and three ships in transit. There were jobs for 91 bookmen and 30 permits. Ships signing on were Water­ man's Governor Kilby and Al­ coa's Ranger, plus two ships with continuous articles, the Alcoa Corsair and the Morning Light. The payoffs were on the Pe­ gasus, Ranger, and Corsair, all Alcoa, and the Governor Kilby, Morning Light and Lafayette, all Waterman. There were no serious • beefs on these ships, what there were being settled without any diffi­ culty. In fact, the only beef of any proportions during the weeks was inside the Union. On the Morning Light, the crew lost a few hours of over­ time because five members of Shipping For Rated Men Fair In New York From The Sixth Deck By EDDIE BENDER Your book number is the surest way of identifying yourself in the Union so, if you have not memorized it yet, you had better do so. It will come in handy sometime, for one can never tell when or how his book might be lost or when he might have a beef to settle. If you ever have to write to Headquarters, lor a duplicate book, a beef, or what-have-you, it is best t.o mention this number. If you hold a permit, mention this number. It will facilitate the handling of your case, and you will get a quicker response to your communication. When it comes to requesting a duplicate bo.ok or permit, always enclose the required $1.00 fee. Payment mu^t be in postal money order or a postal note. Make it payable to the Seafarers International Union, 51 Beaver Street, New York City 4, N. Y. Be sure to place the notation, "Attention Sixth Floor," so that It will go directly to the Records Department at Headquarters, and insure the prompt handling of your case. \ — shouted it loud, long and often^— as they always do. And, as usuaT, all the yelling amounted to a fiat nothing. The politicians never give labor anything. Labor gets what it fights for, and no more. We'll keep on fighting for the seamen and let somebody else play footsie with the politicians. That's the way the SIU always has done things and always will. Meanwhile the employers com­ plain that strikes are "ruining" them and that labor must be held in check. The sometimes confused public listens, little knowing that management has strike techniques of its own which are anything but pretty. If there is a big strike, it gets in the headlines across the coun­ try. Everything is in the open. Business does it in different ways. Big companies get together on little private agreements on prices—and you and 1 shell out money. Or, instead of private agreements, they make war on each other. They undercut each other's prices, force the weak outfits to the wall, or keep some­ body from getting into business at all. the Deck Department were late" for sailing on several occasions. The men who caused the troubleare being brought up on charges for their performing. Shipping looks as if it were going to be pretty slow for a at least the next week and per­ haps longer. Neither Waterman nor Alcoa reports much stirring. With practically no ships in port, the Marine Allied Work­ ers' Towboat and Riggers Divi­ sion is finding thing a bit rough. Five tugs were laid up and the; riggers, who had been working on the ships as they came in, are just about knocked off. SOME IMPROVEMENT However, this situation is looking a little bit better. Water­ man sent twO' tugs outside and called back two small tugs from idle status for harbor work. When the tugs that went outside bring in the LSTs they are tow­ ing, there will be some work for the riggers. The SIU Fishermen have suc­ ceeded in persuading the State Conservation Department to move the legal line so that they can shrimp further in than they have been. Before the new line was set up, the shrimpers were not able to go past Arlington Pier in Mobile. However, they claimed that the shrimps inside the line were bigger and more plentiful The Unions and the state offi­ cials got together and agreed to make a test run of the water in­ BERNSTEIN BUCKED Take the case of Arnold Bern­ stein. He's trying to buy two big passenger ships from the Government and operate them in the North Atlantic trade under side the line. ^ After ,j;he test, the the American flag. The mer­ state discovered it would be okay chant marine is notoriously de­ to open up some extra water to ficient in passenger tonnage and the fishermen, which will be you would think that everybody done right away. ^ would hail his effort, especially There is nothing new on since he wants to carry passen­ the unemployment compensation gers at low rates and give lots battle down here. There is an of people a chance to travel. appeals court hearing scheduled And doubtless many people for September 8, and we will would like to see him get the represent all members involved. ships. But the i-est of the ship­ We expect a final and binding ping industry is fighting him docisiori from tlio Stots Sii'^rom© tooth and nail. The United Court in the very near future. States Lines, the Black Diamond QUIET PICTURE Line and the Waterman Steam­ ship Corporation came hurrying The labor picture in Mobile is up to the Maritime Commission [ quite serene this week, there be­ to "prove" how terrible it would | ing no beefs hanging fire. The be for the industry and the na­ other night. Brother Morris Al­ tion if Bernstein should get those port of the Teamsters was vessels. It's the knife in the elected president of the Central Trades and Labor Council to fill back. If a Union were to try some­ out the term of Brother C. H. thing like that up would go a Applewhite who resigned a while hue and cry that labor's power back. Brother Alport, who is Busi­ must be chocked. But what the shipping companies do gets ness Agent for the Teamsters, is a member of Mobile's powerful buried in the news. The voting has started on the Maritime Trades Council. Con­ assessment for the General Fund. gratulations to Brother Alport! Now is the time to build that There always are a few oldFund to a point where nobody timers around this port. Right now you can find the following: ran hurt us. The Taft-Hartley boys are go­ A. M. Wiggins, J. Walters, J. P. ing to keep hammering at us Dixon, H. Thompson, W. Rey­ and we have to keep in con­ nolds. J. R. Mayes, H. Augustus, stant readiness for them, for the W. Marshall, A. F. Wright, J. P. ship operators are part of them. Crawford, D. Saxon, L. Stone, A vote for the assessment is a Curley Price, C. Aubert, E. T. vote for a Union strong enough Hardeman, E. D. Scott, Lefty to buck anything that comes McNorton, E. De Angelo and Paul Chattey. along. ^ �Page Six THE SEAFA.RERS LOG Shipping Slows, And New Hail Only Cheer In Port Tampa TMdap, September 10. 1948 DOCK HUCKSTER IN EGYPT A little closer to home, and of more interest to the membership, is the report on the progress of the Hall. Our building is just about complete. It's a real swell lay-out. If business were only as good as our Hall we would have the best shipping of any ^ f4\3 port. About ftie onlj'- thin|(s our menv bers are finding to boast about are the contracts and building. Next week we are slated to At least we can crow about these. receive the usual three Water­ FRIENDLY TENANTS man ships and one Alcoa, but all jobs are as good as gone all One side of the building is U, ready. These berths will be just about ready for tenants. The snapped up by the bookmen Office Workers and the Cigar waiting on the beach, so a per- Box Makers Union are waiting, and the Longshoremen also want mitman is wise-if he steers clear space. of this port. This arrangement will make things nice for all hands. The BROKEN HEARTED Cigar Workers have long been An incident which should our friends. They assisted us prove of interest to the member- during the General Strike and, if ship, though I don't know what things ever come to swords it proves, took place here last points with them, we will be able to reciprocate. • week. A member of the com-, The rainy season is about over, miuiist party chose this port for and while most of the country is his swan song. In a real dram­ sweating it out, we are having atic manner he gave his all to mild weather. In fact, nights the cause. are actually cool h§re. The Moses Cleveland, a LuckSeveral oldtimers are hanging mback ship, came into Tampa around waiting for the long one. to go into di-ydock. A Wiper Some of them are Harry Sim­ aboard, an avowed conununist, mons, Markos Franggos, Buddy received word that the commies Baker, Morse Ellsworth, Joe had been swept out of office in Wreadand, Bobby Sheppard, to the NMU. A sketch by Seafarer Norman Mciffie name but a few. The news acted on him like a shot. He ranted and raved over the deck of the ship, swearing that the world had gone to ruin now that all the commies were to picket captains, crews and however, since the men on our By AL BERNSTEIN and ou* in the street. -everybody else involved. They ships here are first-rate Sea­ FRENCHY MICHELET farers, A&G style. were also instructed to report SWAN DIVE SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping by telephone every 30 minutes. 'ROUND-THE-CLOCK He proceeded to work himself on the West Coast was brought The crews of A&G ships were into a frenzy and, finally, he to a complete halt the other day instructed to listen to no or­ During the week, we have grabbed his money, waved at his when the CIO Longshoremen, the ders, suggestions or requests held a meeting every day to MCS and the MFOWW hit the from anyone except accredited discuss what we have to do in bricks. representatives from the A&G's the face of the strike and its With the strike now well into San Francisco Hall. relation to our ships. In addi­ its first week, things are pro­ This policy paid dividends al­ tion we've had to keep the San ceeding quietly — so quietly, in most immediately. A sound truck Francisco Hall open 24 hours a fact, that, except for the picket- operated by one of the striking day to cope with the situation. lines in front of them, the var- unions cruised the waterfront Incidentally, the first man to -ious terminals and docks look urging all crews to pile off their no different from the way they ships. The A&G delegates check­ volunteer for night duty was ever looked before. But shipping ed with this office and were Brother H. Beckman, who check­ ed calls all through the first is at a standstill. told to keep the men aboard to night we were open. Since then There has been no trouble of maintain the contracts. we have had more than enough any sort in this port. In fact, volunteers and we intend to CALLING CARDS the only place there has been stay on a 24-hour basis until any trouble at all is Wilming­ After due deliberation, we the strike is over. shipmates, and with a yell of "to ton, where there was a fiare-up printed cards identifying our I The boys have been enthusi­ hell with it all" took a dive over between the SUP and the CIO men and requesting picket cap­ astic about helping out. Several longshoremen on an issue that the side. tains to let them through. The who had taken to the hills after had nothing to do with the cards read as follows: The police fished his body out coastwise strike. recent payoffs to get in a little "Picket Captain: Please pass vacation time have called in four hours later. His dough was SHIP LINE-UP Brother of SS long-distance to find out what missing. at Pier The following A&G-contracted they could do. At the inquest later, the crew ships were in San Francisco who is going aboard this ves­ told the commissioner that the when the strike broke: Monroe sel to maintain our contractual ' Incidentally, after one of our man had preached the "doctrine" 'Victory and Steel Inventor, Isth­ obligations and for safety of bull sessions on the strike,-there was a Brother telling us what aU during the trip, and that the mian; Yorkmar, Calmar; and the ship. §:• 'a swell time he had in Reno. defeat of the commies in the I Waterman's Maiden Victory. "Under no circumstances . His accoimt didn't sound much NMU elections had proved too I Due up the coast are the will this Brother remain much for him. He was a mem­ Lyons, Smith & Johnson; Isth­ aboard the above-mentioned like the Reno we knew, so we questioned him rather closely. ber of the MFOWW. mian's Clyde Seavey and Cal- vessel in the event of strike­ "Sure I was in Reno," he said, mar's Marymar. breaking tactics on the part On the local labor front: "and I can prove it by these Scheduled to arrive at Broadof 'the operator." The Teamsters here are having i wood on the Columbia River is The cards bear the letter­ pictures. I was right there in a run-in with the Yellow Cab Waterman's Purdue Victory, head of the San Francisco "Hall Reno de Janeko." Company, the first unionized That is the complete picture of and are signed by an A&G company in the area. The cab Pf' A&G shipping on the Coast at official. company's manager is doing all present. Although the picket captains if' he can to break the union, but The morning the strike began, have honored the cards on every fc. from all indications he is going we called a special meeting at occasion so far, we have urged If you have a beef or a to run into a snag. I' problem wheii you're on fhe A&G Headquarters here. We our members not to walk K There are a couple of SlU elected W. McKay, C. Quinnt, through the lines unnecessarily. West Coast. f;onlact the new men pushing hacks for this com­ Joe Gordon and "Shorty" Foos A&G Hall, 85 Third Street. "Pass through only after the pany. Our men were also in­ as a rank-and-file committee to picket captain clears you, and The telephone number is strumental in organizing the Red serve as strike observers at the then eo about your business," DOuglas 2-5475. Drop in be­ Top Cab Company, a notorious docks where A&G ships might we f!dl each man. We don't tween ships, and get ac­ quainted. link outfit, which now has a be affected. want any incidents. Not that we contract with the Teamsters. They were instructed to talk have much to worry about, TAMPA—This port is wallow­ ing in the worst streak of bad shipping to hit here since the war. For the past two weeks all activities has been at a stand­ still. Tomorrow we get our first break when the John Laurence Of Waterman will head in. Thursday we are scheduled to receive the Smiley. Bridges' Strike Haits West Coast Shipping On The Coast 4 Port Baltimore Reports Week's Shipping Rise By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping has picked up in the past two weeks. Most of the men have been tak­ ing the jobs and we have even had to send out to other ports for men. • ^ We had payoffs on the Ore Line's Steelore, and Oremar; Isthmian's Cape Elizabeth, Steel Navigator, and St. Augustine Victory; the Governor Graves, Waterman; the Robin Goodfellow; and the Henry Rice, Alcoa. We are hoping for some good payoffs in the week to come. Four ships signed on: Steelore, Oremar, Governor Graves, and St. Augustine Victory. We should have sortie more sign-ons next week with a few Isthmians that are at present in the repair yard, and several Alcoas. There have been some Alcoas and W&termans here in transit that just pull in, load, and leave without calling for replacements. Most of them crew up in the Gulf. There have been a few minor beefs, but most of them have been straightened out right on the ship. KNOWING THE SCORE The crews are doing a good job in that respect for, by know­ ing the agreement and living up to it, most of the half-phony beefs are eliminated. The good beefs were straightened out right on the ship with all mem­ bers present. On a .Waterman and a Robin ship there was not even one beef; while on the Henry Rice everything was okay, except for one man who started to get off and then changed his mind after a replacement had been dis­ patched. When you start to get off, be sure that you do; for when you change your mind the last min­ ute you ball everything up. It is not right, and it causes trouble for the Dispatcher and for the men that are shipped. FIGHT DOES IT Some other Unions cry that the SIU always gets'the best of everything. They forget that the SIU has fought for everything that it has gotten, and has never sold out as some of the others have done. We are watching the tie-ups on the West Coast and wondering how it will effect us. The MFOW and MCS are go­ ing out on strike here. They already have a few pickets out on their ships. We are standing by to see what is what. There are some gashounds around, but they don't hang around the Hall, for they know that we are watching them and will lower the boom if they in­ terfere with Union business. One Cities Service tanker came in and we hit her right away. Everything was okay. She is in the shipyard for repairs and will be around for a while. Both Cuba Distillery tankers were in the shipyard, too, and one is still there. We hit them every day to be sure that everything is all right and stays that way. The boys in the hospital are doing all right. That raise and the new contracts made them all feel a lot better. They are all anxious to start sailing again, and we sure wish them the best of luck. �tBM SEAFARERS 10 G ^Sbcfi SirykMiim: W;. lAi SEAFARERS AND FRIENDS IN MOBILE In photo aboTe, SIU members axe seen in Mobile liall sfaorily after special meeting in wKioh they discussed situation at State DocdES during sscnitt jlS'L Carmen's beef. Below are members of a committee of AFL Tii^ple Wbrlters Union which holds its meet­ ings in SIU Mobile Hall. The Tipple Werkers is aneSier .of- the labor organizations with which the SIU enjoys a close-woridng relationship. ai Page Sevet/ I Mesoil Struck By Freighter; Runs Aground In Argentine Bearing temporai-y patches, the Federal Motorship Corporation's SS Mosoil is bound for the States after an ill-fated South American trip during which she collided with a Belgian freighter and ran aground twice, according to word just received from Seafarer C. J. Hill, Deck Delegate. The Mosoil spent about a month in Buenos Aires, under­ going temporary repairs on her starboard side, and left the Ar­ gentine port on Sept. 2. She is one of the vessels acquired by the SIU in its drive on unor­ ganized tanker companies be­ gun early this year. Calamity first struck the Mo­ soil on July 12, as she left Buenos Aires and was proceed­ ing up the river to Rosario. "Our steering gear broke down in the channel," Hill says, "as W were apprbaching the Belgian steamer, Henry Jasper. The dan­ ger signal was given on the ship's whistle and the Jasper dropped her hook, but she NEW YORK SS LONGVIEW VICTORY N. T. Curran, $1.00; A. P. Permljo, $2.00; J. Ekland, $5.00; M. R. Salvador. $1.00; S. C. Hudgena, $3.00; A. Mar­ tinez. $1.00; J. Cubano. $1.00; H. J. White. $5.00; R. L. Aiu. $3.00; F. Cas­ tro. $3.00; E. O. Sucre. $2.00; J. Fer­ nandez. $3.00; A. Wiessner. $3.00; J. P. Macahilas, $2.00; S. Paacual. $1.00; A. C. Dejesus, $2.00; L. R. Hynes; $2.00; J. Rharriman. $2.00; F. Tokarchuq. $1.00; Grpgan. $1.00; E. Pacheco. $4.00; V. Cellini. $2.00; C. Ford. $2,00. SS STEEL EXECUTIVE W. C. Harrington. $5.00; R. Doupe. $2.00; A. R. Swiszczowski, $1;00; A. C. Belt. $2.00; R. Finstrom. $5.00; A. J. Jensen. $2.00; L. Gocko. $3.00; R. Anzaione. $2.00; J. A. Smith, $2.00; A. Saunders. $2.00; J. B. Crowley, $2.00; F. W. John, $2.00; A. Adomaites. $5.00; A. M. Cheverez. $3.00; B. A. Graivberg. $2.00; F. Rasmussen. $3.00; B. B. Amezquita. $2.00; C. Reiff. $2.00; B. L. Robbins. $2.00; R. 1. Pelayo. $2.00; S. Potunia. $2.0'0; J. B. Pereira. $5.00; O. A. Payne. $2.00; L. Rinaldl. $1.00; J. W. Smith. $2.00; B. A. Mode. $5.00. SS STEEL FABRICATOR V. Suska. $3.00; A. Sparrow. $2.00; J. D. Howiaon. $2.00; V.. Sedes. $5.00; A1 Thomas. $5.00; P. J. Welsh. $2.00; W. R. Serpe. $2.00; S. Gordon. $2.00; P. Reyes. $3.00; C. Flores. $2.00; D. Blonstein. $1.00; T. R. Tobiaasen. $3.00; C. Rodriguez. $3.00; C. P. Rose. $3.00; H. Aquio. $2.00; V. Arevalo. $5.00; M. F. Villacarte. $3.00; E. Ojeca. $1.00; R. P. Negron. $1:00; M. Martin. $2.00; P. D. Velez. $2.00; M. Magdael. $6.00. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA F. H. Pitts. $5.00; J. J. Word. Jr.. $1.00. SS J. B. WATERMAN W. V. Newhiff. $1.00; C. A. Nickerson. $1.00; 11. C. Hill. $1.00; D. S. Gardner. $1.00; H. Kohv. $2.00; P. R. Davis. $2.00; B. Bugesson. $1.00; S. Pateras. $1.00; E. Belkner. $1.00; E. Steele. $2.00; F. Wonsor. $2.00; A. T. Thibodeau. $1.00; J. Boldiszar. $1.00; A. . Oyhus. $1.00. A. Plutes. $1.00; S. Piuainski, $1.00; J. Anderson. $2.00; C. H. Burner. Jr., $1.00; P. Riohter. $1.00; J. Sanlouzans. $2.00; P. Pron. $1.00; N. Tripp. $2.00; C. H. Reiss. $1.00; C. Andrew. $1.00; J. Vilos. $1.00; J. J. Monahan. $2.00; R. H. Bridge. $1.00; j. Jimenz, $5.00; B. C. Simpson. $1.00; E. Jusino. $1.00; J. F. Pacheco. $2 00. SS ALGONQUIN VICTORY W. G. Appleby. $2.00; B. D. Fried­ man. $1.00; E. Blevins, ..$1.00; K. L. Hogan. $2.00; A. S. Blomkvist, $2.00; J. Bumgardner. $5.00; J. S. Asavicius. $2.00; F. Redman. $3.00; K. E. Morie. $2.00; J. R. Rodriguez. $20.00; L. A.. Cramboli. $1.00; J. Czerwinaki. $3.00; J. Viga, $1.00; L. A. Ware. $1.00; W. Murrell. $3.00; E. E. Roloff. $1.00; N. j; Wright; $2:00; W. J. Doyle. $1.00; E. v. Smith. $1.00; D. Ortiz. $2.00; M. X. Pinto, $1.00. Gadsdeu Mate Makes Own Werking Ruies By LOU GOFFIN and RAY GONZALES clarifications were found neces­ sary the Union and the com­ pany would make such decisions. On the Gadsden, a heavy lift ship carrying locomotives, the Mate has a little more authority over the sailors than on the usual run of cargo ships. On paying off the MV Gadsden recently, we discovered a Chief Mate who takes it upon himself to clarify our contract. Very of­ ficiously, this guy decided to make up a set of rules, which OVERSTEPS LIMITS the sailors would have to abide Regardless of his authority, he by. has no right to make his own After we glanced at these working rules. Oddly enough, rules, we informed the Mate most of his working rules were pulled from the contract and that the SIU had a signed con- then altered to suit his personal suit themselves. Remind them that the only contracts the crews are required to work un­ der are the ones negotiated by the Union with the steamship ooerator. X % couldn't stop in time to kedp from hitting us. "She hit us forward of the bridge on the starboard side." No one was hurt as holes were torn in several of the MosoiTs tanks and the starboard side 6f the bridge and shelter deck were torn off, according to the DeckDelegate. The Jasper hit the Mosoil again on the after deck house, then bounced off. Hill said that none of the crew knew what had happened until it was all over, as no general alarm was sounded. "A tug took us to anchorage," the Deck Delegate's account con­ tinues, "and the Engineers re­ paired the steering engine that night. We got underway for Rosario about six the next morn­ ing. RUNS AGROUND "That afternoon we ran aground. We were aground three days and nights. On the third night a small tanker came and took part of our cargo off, and the next 'morning we jesumed our trip to Rosario." Leaving Rosario July 29 for anchorage outside of Buenos Aires, the Mosoil again ran aground in the river. The ship remained in that position for 12 hours, awaiting the next high water to get free. When she returned to Buenos Aires on Aug. 2, divers went down to inspect the damage and discovered "a rip about 40 feet long and eight feet wide, from the No. 1 to No. 4 tanks on the starboard side." Temporary repairs were then begun. CREWED IN SAVANNAH Prior to the succession of set­ backs in the Argentine, the Mo­ soil had left Savannah March 13 for Curacao. From there she carried oil to Swansea, England, returning to Curacao for another cargo destined for Santos, Brazil. Discharging in Santos, the Mo­ soil again went back to Curacao, took on oil cargoes and headed for Buenos Aires, Rosario, and her unlucky experiences. Built in 1920, the Mosoil for­ merly sailed under the Cities Service banner as the Kansas. Before she was acquired by the Federal Motorship outfit she was in the boneyard for two years. ^ views. This encounter with the Gad­ sden's Chief Mate is good reason for reminding all hands that we liave complete contracts with our companies. AH working rules, living conditions and wages are set forth in these agreements and private agree­ ments are out—and how! If crews require clarifications on any point, they can get them at any Union Hall. As long as we do our work in accordance with the provisions of the con­ tract with the company and that tracts, everything will run along we expected, not only the un­ smoothly. licensed personnel to live up to Keep a weather eye open for it, but the officers as well. these mates and engineers who He was also told that, if any!try to interpret the contracts to Starboard side of the tanker Mosoil's boal deck as it looked r after being struck by Belgian freighter. ? �Pag» Eighi THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Septembar 10. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS r^l yf SI i;i -i J1f I tI Seafarer Sam Vandal's Fifty-Year Career Studded With Colorful Jobs KEEPING HER STEADY The first morning Seafarer Samuel Louis Vandal was at sea he heaved a bucket of slops to windward—and learned his first lesson in seamanship the hard way more than 50 years ago. Of course, he was not the first fledgling seaman to make this mis­ take—^nor the last. But per-'* haps there was more excuse to which he was to return sev­ duty was to keep order on the eral times in the future, but sparsely settled South African for Sam Vandal than for he did not remain long on this veldt. Vandal at various times most since he was only 12 visit. was stationed at Capetown, Pre­ Still anxious to see the world, toria and Johannesburg. But, al­ years old. He had awakenec that morning as a stowaway he went to Canada where he though the Boer War was still joined the Colonial Moimted fresh in local memories, he re­ on a square-rigged grain Territorials of the British Army. ports that his South African ship out of Perth, on the That was before Canada became tour was relatively uneventful. south coast of Australia, a dominion and won control Vandal left the Moxmted Co­ bound for Europe, and had over an army of its own. As a lonials in 1909 and returned to been put to work. It was member of the British Army, the bakery in Paterson where Vandal was subject to service he remained until the First the beginning of a long and anywhere in the Empire—or be­ World War broke out in August colorful career as seaman, yond if so ordered. 1914. After the German Kaiser circus performer, shoreside Vandal did two three-year started things going. Vandal was hitches, spending most of the recalled by the British and once baker and soldier. That trip was Vandal's first first hitch in South Africa and again he "took the King's shill­ This unposed shot of Quartermaster Charles Scherhaus experience with the sea, and it India, and during the second ing," as he terms it. was taken aboard the Seatrain Havana recently. Brother P. was to be a long time before seeing garrison duty in Ireland He served in the Royal Horse Reese, who took photo, writes that "Scherhaus, Deck Delegate he went back to it as a seaman. and on Britain's Salisbury Plain. Artillery until he was invalided But he recalls the name of that In Africa he learned to talk out in 1917 with'gas in his eyes on the vessel, didn't know what had happened until I re­ leased the shutter." He adds that the QM was just one of old square-rigger. She was the Afrikaans, the language similar and throat and shrapnel in his to Dutch spoken by the Boers. leg. He fought at Antwerp un­ a very good crew on board. The Colonial Mounteds were der Kitchener, and was in the roving Military Police whose bitter 10-day British retreat from that port which always is a focal point in any war in west­ ern Europe. In 1920, Vandal returned to Paterson where he worked until 1929 when he left the bakery to Some fancy side-stepping took was slightly rough but no become a concessionaire at coun­ the Eastern Steamship cruise trouble was encountered. try clubs throughout New Jer­ ship Evangeline out of the path DeMeo said the Evangeline Brother Oskar Frederic Ofest­ sey. He remained in this line of a hurricane's projected course ley, SUP 1507, met with a fatal for 10 years, serving as Chief last week but she had to put in carries "a darned good crew of accident on the SS Maiden Vic­ Steward at a number of clubs. at Norfolk instead of calling at Seafarers. He added that "prob­ ably the reason we never have tory, August 27, when the ship The *hief drawback was that Nassau, as scheduled. any trouble is that Frenchy Ruf was about 27 miles off shore near the money didn't pile up very The New York-West Indies is aboard."San Diego, enroute to Los An­ fast. Eventually he resumed the cruise ship altered her course Jerry has been a member of geles, according to a communi­ baker's trade. Aug. 28 after getting storm the SIU for three years. His cation to the LOG from Casimir During the late war, he re­ warnings en route from Bermuda Honorowski, Deck Delegate. turned to the sea as a baker to Nassau. She would have had brother Alex, also sails on SIUcontracted ships. The latter writes that Ofestley after trying to enlist in the to cross the hurricane's path to accidentally slipped while work- armed forces. He has been sail­ ng aloft on number three king ing steadily ever since except make the Bahaman port. post, and fell to the deck. He for a recent stay in the hospi­ SETS NEW COURSE SAMUEL VANDAL never regained conscioimess, al­ tal. He was hurt aboard Alcoa's The Evangeline left Bermuda The Evangeline's sister ship, Princess Alice, and she was though he was immediately car­ Wild Ranger in May of this year anrw;"s"drydocked in Trinidad Thursday That afternoon the the Yarmouth, also had its mo­ ried to the ship's hospital, and master-owned which was a com­ hurricane's movement began and ment last week. Entering Boston the Chief Mate and the Captain for a spell before returning to: mon practice at the time. She by Friday it was apparent the Harbor on September 4 the Yar­ did all that was possible^ for him. the States. He's ready to go was a proud ship for her day, storm might cross the Bermuda- mouth collided with a whale— again now. ALL EFFORTS FAIL but a seaman's life was rough Nassau line. At 4 F. M., the the whale coming off second The Captain radioed for a when Vandal first left his Aus­ NOTHING EXCITING shipi's loudspeakers announced best in the engagement. No plane and got a prompt re­ tralian home. Of his wartime sailing Van­ that a new course was being set damage was suffered by the sponse. The sea-plane arrived dal has little to say. "Nothing HIGH-POLE MAN for Hampton Roads because of Eastern Steamship Company ves­ before the Deck Gang had J;he Shortly after arriving in Eng­ exciting" happened he claims. the storm danger. sel, but it was necessary for the land, Vandal, who was an agile No. 1 lifeboat ready. He was "No bombs, no mines, nothing." Buses met the vessel when she big passenger ship to back up lad, joined a traveling circus. transferred to the plane, which But when pressed he admits pulled into the Army base pierto free the mammel impaled on He worked as a "high pole" per­ took off for a shore base. But that he was^ imder fire in Ant­ its bow. side the morning of Aug. 29 and former with a troupe called Brother Ofestley passed on be­ werp, an experience that vividly the passengers were taken to "Daredevil De Caruso and Com­ fore the plane could land. recalled his service with the pany." He stuck with the De Ofestley was born in 1886 in British Army in the other war. Virginia Beach to spend the day Thanks Cape Race Men that otherwise would have been Carusos fbr six years, traveling Norway, and so far as is known A staunch Seafarer, Vandal is enjoyed at Nassau. he had no kin in this country or For 'Brotherliness' the length and breadth of the proud of the SIU's achievements. abroad. According to Delegate British Isles, Europe and the He points to his own participa­ HEADS FOR GOTHAM Seafarer Aardi Huffart really United States. Finally, one day Honorowski, he was quiet and tion in the 1946 General Strike found out the meaning of the in Cardiff, Wales, somebody left efficient, and was well liked. He which was the biggest beef he Next morning the Evangeline words "Brotherhood of the Sea" a loose board at the top of the took his place in the crew and ever was in. But he insists that headed for New York so she from the crew of the SS Cape high pole and Vandal, 18 years was a good shipmate. the most important victory the could aiTive on schedule. Race, South Atlantic, last month. old by then, fell 118 feet. That Brother Honorowski states in SlU ever won was the Isthmian Seafarer Jerry DeMeo, OS, Huffart missed his ship in was the end of the circus phase his letter, "we aU know and Strike which he missed because who served as ship's telephone Belfast and was left high and realize that some of these days of his career. "I became," as operator told .the LOG the trip he was at sea. dry. However, he was picked up the earth and the sea will give he puts it, "unfit for the high He maintains that the victory by the Cape Race and he says up their dead and we shall stand pole." over Isthmian gave the SIU tre­ his SIU Brothers really took His one broken leg, two before a Just Judge, and we mendous prestige on every wa­ care of him. broken arms - and four broken shall rest at ease in His hands. terfront in the world. The .sea­ They bought him gear from The slop chest is your cor­ ribs kept him in drydock for a We know Fred will get a square men of other nations knew all the slopchest, and after the ship year. When he came out of the deal and. from what we saw of about Isthmian, he says, and ner store while you are at paid off in Baltimore the other hospital he recalled his trip to him we are glad for his ex­ when the Seafarers made Isth­ sea. You can't take your day they advanced him the fare America with the troupe and ample among us, and we miss mian say "uncle" the eyes of to his home in New York. faiight a ship as a passenger. him." maritime labor in every marl-, trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what "Those guys did everything in He ended up in Paterson, New A memorial service and a min­ time nation looked with respect the world for me, and I'll never you need. Jersey, where he worked as a ute of silence was the crew's at the most militant union of forget them," Huffart says. them all. baker. It was a city and a job tribute to him. Brother Ofestley Dies Aboard Maiden Victory Quick Tum-In To Norfolk Saves Evangeline From Gale Whale Whaled iW AHENTION! �Friday. Saplember 10. 1948 TEE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings in Singapore and Hong Kong LAKE GEORGE. Aug. 11— Chairman Edward Hayston; Re­ which would be turned over to Patrolman. Engine Delegate re­ cording Secretary Sidney M. Lipschitz. Brother Wilson elected ported that it is alleged the Chief Engineer had tampered Ship's Delegate. Department with the finished-with-engines delegates reported no beefs. Un• J I ML -J record, and a motion carried to der New Business motion carried have this investigated upon to fine anyone allowing Arabs ship's return. Deck Delegate re­ in the foc'sles five dollars, this ported disputed overtime. Under money to go to the hospital fund. New Business, a motion was Under Good and Welfare, the made by Brother Gransberg to Ship's Delegate was asked to have the rate of exchange al­ consult Chief Engineer on having lowed by the Master in giving the fresh water tanks cleaned. It draws in Hong Kong investi­ was decided to write to the gated, as it was below the pub­ Secretary-Treasurer to ask that the FWT who failed to report the Samjoy Laundry of Mobile. lished official rate for the day. aboard ship after being shipped Motions carried regarding clean­ Brother Mitchell reported that WO YSARS OF PEACE LfE/^HEA-D OF THE from the Hall be investigated, liness of laundry room, and the Captain had failed to recog­ AEG DISTRICT/ BECAUSE. OF Th'fc A/EW and to point out that the non­ messroom. One minute of sil­ nize a Ship's Delegate, as he stated that the Agreement only COAJTRAGT SIGA/ED BY OUR OPERATORS union replacement sent aboard ence for Brothers lost at sea. called for department delegates. has proved to be okay, and •—-TWO YEARS VVHICH WE CAN/ DEvOlE TO XXX RAPHAEL SEMMES. July 11 Brother Mitchell's resignation PUIL-DINS AND '^RBNGTHEAJIMG OUR would be recommended to the Patrolman when the ship got —Chairman Maurice Norriss; Re­ was refused by the crew. Mo­ ADD/Ne TO-THET JOBS UNDER, SlU COA/TRACTS . back. One minute of silence for cording Secretcuy James Terra- tion carried for the Deck Dele­ cino. No beefs reported by Dele­ gate to make up a separate over­ departed Brothers. VCTE TO BUILD THE gates. The meeting went into time sheet of Mate's work on C5E/S1ERALFUND — so WE CAN • Good and Welfare where the deck. DO THE THIM0S WE SHOULD — Deck Delgate suggested that the AMD DO! Mate be asked to inspect the sailors' foc'sles to see that they need sougeeing. There was dis­ cussion between the Night Cook and Baker, and the Chief Cook regarding the proper division of X X ^ MORNING LIGHT. July 5— their work. The chair suggested Chairman Leroy Nicholas: Re­ that books be returned to li­ XXX By HANK cording Secretary Ralph Whitley. brary, extra linen be returned to ' NATHANIEL B. PALMER, July 7 — Chairman "Dutchie" The Engine Delegate reported linen locker. Brother Terracino Brother "Dutchy" Moore, the Florida brother full of jokes minor overtime disputes, and suggested that new bed spreads Moore: Recording Secretary and tricks, just came in from a trip to Germany. After talking Worth Pittman. Under Old Busi­ be obtained. Vote of thanks to asked that the Electrician's book with "Larceny" Pete Larsen, "Whiskey" Sam Luttrell (fresh out ness, "Dutchie" Moore reported Stewards Department for good be checked for Isthmian strike nowadays) and Bob High, who probably believes that all the that the crew had wanted an food. One minute of silence for clearance. Motion carried under world loves a joker, Dutchy spliced us the news about the only investigation made to find out New Business to have catwalks Brothers lost at sea. New York restaurant, to his knowledge, which dishes out real why there was a large number put on all deck cargoes for the Florida-styled cooking, especially chicken and yellow rice. It's of first-trippers placed on this safety of ships' crews. Motions a Spanish place somewhere around 46th Street and Eighth ship. He said that it had been to have delegates inspect quar­ Avenue... If the wives and mothers of our Brothers won't get turned over to the officials. New ters before payoffs, and for no offended, we'll try passing on a joke we heard. One guy asked Business: Motion carried that the one to pay off till beefs are another guy if he knew the definition of a lie detector. The other Stewards Department use only settled. Minute of silence for guy replied, "Sure, I know. I was-married to one for two years." their own showers and toilets. departed Brothers. Motion carried that the crew re­ XXX XXX fuse to sign on until the scup­ MORNING LIGHT. June 24— Before leaving for Turkey on the Gadsden, Steward pers in the vegetable box are re­ Chairman Leroy Nicholas; Re­ Thomas "Pops" Foster "pieced off* a few of his last cigars to paired. Under Good and Wel­ cording Secretary Ralph Whitley. a Brother. We wonder if "Pops" will try smoking those fare, it was suggested that the Deck Delegate reported no beefs genuine Turkish cigars. We remember an oldtimer-baker Patrolman talk to the Captain and that aU books were in order whose only reason to go ashore in every foreign port was to about allowing wind chutes in except one which would be buy cigars. Fortunately, we never did. smell the cigars he the portholes. Under Education, taken up in Mobile. Motion car­ bought ashore in India. Anyway, we wonder if regular cigarthe Steward talked on the com­ ried under New Business to smoking Seafarers try smoking the cigars of all nations? XXX make up a ship's repair list. Sev­ Furthermore, what are your experiences with good foreign LAHAINA VICTORY. May 2— parison of ship life and working eral motions carried relating to Chairman Bill O'Connor: Record­ conditions before the Union cigars? Which foreign nations make the best cigars? ... Brother cleanliness of ship, laundry, tak­ ing Secretary Fitzgerald. Dele­ gains were obtained with what John Jellette, the Steward, sailed into town and sure looked ing care of ship's property, and gates reports made and accepted. they are today. Brother William happy with his mustache. He's aboard the SS Coral Sea. keeping screen doors closed. Un­ Motion by Brother Presto to Crazen explained the nature of XXX der Good and Welfare it was de­ check constitution to see if a the organizational work being Brothers, now that we have a big wage increase and twocided that the laundry machine Chief Cook can hold department carried on with the company, years job security agreements, vote yes for the newly-proposed be fixed or else be taken off the delegate's job. Motion accepted and the necessity of each man General Fund assessment. Let's keep the SIU on a true course. doing his job right, so that ship. Members were asked to by acclamation to name Harry J. The future of a stronger and bigger SIU is in your hands now. eventually the other ships of the retiurn magazines to messhall Pollins Ship's Delegate. Under It's your union—your, jobs, contracts and responsibilities. The when finished with them. One Good and Welfare there was dis­ company wiU be properly run. minute of silence for Brothers cussion on piping water from The meeting stood in silence for lost at sea. the cooler to aft of the midship one minute for Brothers lost at house for longshoremen's con­ sea. XXX OBERLIN VICTORY. July 5— venience. One minute of silence Chairman Snow; Recording Sec for departed Brothers. retary B. J. Schmitz. Old repair XXX list was read by the chairman SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. and accepted. A new repair list July 12—Chairman P. Chermosiwas turned in by the delegates. no; Recording Secretary John XXX WILLIAM BLOUNT, July 18 Overtime was reported okay by Pennell. Brother Stickney was the delegates with a few minor elected Ship's Delegate. Motions —Chairman W. Chandler; Re­ exceptions that would be under New Business to have the cording Secretary W. Gardner. true course you steer today will affect your seafaring life in the straightened out at payoff. One night lunch sliced before putting Stewards Delegate reported that future... Although he was rather disappointed about not getting minute of silence for Brothers in ice box, and to have the the scuppers and galley stove any mail, one Brother was still happy otherwise. He was singing dumb- waiter's speaker repaired. had to be repaired upon ai-rival. —"Makes no difference now what type of ship they hand me. I lost at sea. In Good and Welfare it was sug­ The Engine Delegate reported don't woriy, because it makes no difference now." XXX gested that a wider selection of that the painting of the Black We have now discovered ihat Steward Fidel Lukban, the fresh fruits be ordered, and that Gang foc'sles had been hanging oldtimer. is a stamp collector from way back—retroactive to the beverages being served be over two trips and must be done. 1910. While he's proud and happy of his stamp collection, rotated. The Ship's Delegate Motion made to instruct the which is safe in a bank, he's waiting for the day he can be asked the Steward to notify him Patrolman to have the next crew get it painted before signing on admitted into the 500 Club which requires stamp collections to immediately if bad eggs were XXX be worth over $15,000. His prize stamp is a black stamp of OBERLIN VICTORY, at sea- sent down again in the stores. and not take the word of the South Africa. It only cost him $48. Brother Lukban now has Chairman Dixon; Recording Sec­ One minute of silence for Broth­ First Assistant in the matter. Motion made to have the ship about three thousand dollars worth of steunps to collect to be retary B. J. Schmitz. Brother ers lost at sea. fumigated. Under Good and Wel­ eligible for that 500 Club. Stick to it. Brother, and you'll have Snow elected Ship's Delegate. XXX this stamp business licked yet... Brother "Happy" Harry STEEL EXECUTIVE. May 8— fare the Radio Operator was Motion by Chief Electrician Harper, the oldtimer, sailed this week to South Africa... Bowdre. seconded by Snow that Chairman Stanley Potowa; Re­ given a vote of thanks for his Shipping has picked up fine. For some time it's been going a letter be sent to P6rt Agent at cording Secretary A. Adomaites. cooperation, and the Stewards Department was hailed for its at a snail's pace. Now it's up to the speed of a war-time Mobile pointing out that several Minutes of previous meeting read good work. One minute of sil­ convoy. About eight knots with the wind. Brothers, keep and accepted. Stewards Dele­ men had lost laimdry and others ence for Brothers lost at sea. those ships clean and happy. Protect the contracts. gate reported disputed overtime had had their gear damaged by "So CUT and RUN i^\ �Electrician Blows Fuse; tWould Change Ship Quarters SS STEEL SEAFARER SEAFAI^RS But there are still some ships afloat where this change has not Most freight ships built during yet been put into practice—pri­ By ROCKY BENSON the war required an addition to marily on the Victory ships. he ship's family in the person How is your IQ, Seafarers? )f the Chief Electrician. Because We Electricians are constantly See if you can answer these 10 of the acute shortage at that reminded throughout the trip, by Questions. Score Yourself: siX; time of qualified and experienced sarcastic innundoes, to stay in —fair; eight—very good; and 10 narine electricians, the United our place. The high priests be­ —tops. One point is allowed for states Maritime Commission of­ come nauseated in a contamin­ each question. ated atmosphere. fered as an inducement to fol­ r.Which was the first SIU ship low the sea, a warrant officer's We are told: Don's use' offi­ to go into passenger service after' rating and officer's environment cer's showers or heads on this the war? aboard ship to those who would deck. The Crew facilities are next deck below! Don't bring take the job. 1. George Washington yomcots out on the officers' 2. Del Norte When the . brass halo and deck. Go down on the hatch 3. Florida glowing epaulets were soldered with the crew! Don't drink out 4. Yarmouth on, he was baptised, and orof the saloon fountain, the crew's jdained- by USMC officialdom as 2. If a ship is lost at sea, how a 90 day wonder, and then fountain is below. Don't talk toomuch money do you get for your loudly. The officers want to con­ taken into the flock as "one of gear? centrate. Keep yotrr door closed. us." 1. $100 An injury to one is an injury He was installed with the idea 2. $200 that as a gentleman he must not to aU! 3. $300 fraternize with the common, un­ On the same officers' deck, in 4. $400 couth and vulgar crew, and that one overcrowded room, are three The hot Manila sun didn't keep, crewmen of the Steel 3. Which one of these three isi he rated special privileges by Junior Engineers, thus five Seafozer frosn loeleing/ Iximlr epic and span, as this photo, not considered a penalty cargo? ; virtue of his apparent culture unlicensed men poison the at­ takam shaeOir after vessel docked at Pier 7, shows. In the and superior IQ. He was then mosphere allocated for official i; Bonemeal sprayed with DDT by an engine concentration. The Junior En- groi^ aie O. C. BaUezr* Uno Viiponu Gordon Malby, Johnny 2. Sulphur Cadet before he shipped out ofjgineers' room is so small (it is Trust, Whitey Hawks, George Gooden and Eddie Ely. 3. Greave Cakes the USMC recruiting and hiring strictly a one-bunk room) they 4. Butane Gas have no space to put their bag­ hall. 4. Who stands the donkey watch gage. After measuring all the MOB.iraOBERS on a steamship? crew focs'les it was found to be 1. Oiler On board ship he was assigned the smallest by 133 cubic feet— 2. Deck Engineer a- cabin on the officer's deck and a room nine feet by nine feet by 3. Fireman the privilege of eating in the seven feet. ditions deplorable. They live To the Editor: 4. Wiper pfficer's saloon with the use of principally on rice and fish, wear SOLUTION officers' facilitira such as toilets, One of the noticable things no shoes or clothes except a pair 5. How many members in good showers and recreation quarters. Here is a very practical solu­ throughout the Far East is the of shorts or a loin cloth. Most standing are needed for a Su­ His feeling of importance was tion for getting these ' five men primitive methods they use in of them have no desire or in­ preme Quorum? indescribable. This kingdom was below without changing the lay­ doing things. At Saigon, for in­ terest in improving their con­ 1. 25 stance, two men were unload­ ditions. On several occasions, and his .because he had no peers out of the ship: 2. 50 ^mong unlicensed personnel. The hospital is on the crew ing a small boatload of crushed in different places,- particularly 3. 100 stone. One man had a pole bal­ 4. 150 'iThe question of where to place deck, directly beneath the pres­ anced on his shoulders with in Saigon and Batavia, I had this misfit in the postwar pic­ ent Electrician's room. Change wicker baskets on each end of conversations with dock fore­ 6. Where is alcohol cai-ried at all ture was a common topic with these two rooms around and the the pole holding not more than times on a ship? problem is solved. Then, you officers and crew. will note, the Black Gang foc'sles a shovelful in each basket. The 1. Captain's cabin, ' Today the United States Lines have three bunks, but are oc­ other man remained in the boat, 2. Binnacle requires. the Electrician to be cupied by only two men. Dis­ loading the baskets by pushing 3. Under the Electrician's bunk fin IVIEBA Engineer. Somehow tribute the three Junior Engin­ the stones into them with a 4. Bosun's foc'sle fhe NMU lost out! eers so that each foc'sle has a .stick, while the other man car­ 7. What is the signal for abandon complete watch. The ex-hospi- ried them to the wharf. EVOLUTION ship? tal room becomes a watch- The man with the pole would But evolution of events caused focs'le, leaving the Electricians drop the empty baskets from 1. Six short blasts and one the SIU rank-and-file to hold a to occupy their designated foc'sle the pole and pick up the loaded long firm grip on their men—in spite on the crew's deck, as layed out ones and carry them to the 2. Six long blasts and one stone pile on the wharf and of some "officer conscious" Elec­ in the shipbuilders' blueprint. short dump them. By the time he re­ tricians. With the withdrawal of 3. Five short blasts and one Tnis will accomplish a moral turned to the boat, the man in the Navy gunners, the SIU El­ victory on all Victorys. long the boat had the other baskets men and others who told me 4. Seven short blasts and one ectricians were gradually moved A Chief Eleclrician loaded. down from the officers deck. long they often tried to improve their This went on continuously un­ conditions by raising their wages, til the boat was unloaded. How paying overtime, etc., but could 8. How many fathoms in a shot long it took, I don't know. It not get them to work more of anchor chain? must have taken the entire day than one day as long as they 1. 10 fathoms or longer. What a waste of hu­ could get along without more 2. 15 fathoms man energy! One bucket crane working. If they are paid more 3. 20 fathoms The membership of the Seafarers International Union has which we*use for this purpose than sufficient for one day's 4. 25 fathoms consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be in the States, would have them bare subsistence, they will not good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear unloaded in a few minutes, for return to work next day, and 9. When a ballot for Union offi­ cers takes place each year, for such as coffee percolators, linens, etc.. which are placed aboard there was not more than three they cannot get the work done. how many days is the ballot box bucket-fulls in the boatload. SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above Upon inquiry, I learned that They are paid at the end of open? alL guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. 1. 30 days the employers do not want ma­ each day. Most of them are il­ chinery because they can hire- literate and even in the coun­ 2. 40 days Crew Conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there coolie labor cheaper than the tries where free educational 3. 60 days by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullycost of operating machines. And opportunities are extended 4. 90 days .fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to the coolies do not want it either by the government, they will provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. because they would have nothing; not take advantage of them. 10. From what port do the most Their condition is hopeless — it SIU passenger ships sail? to do. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL doesn't matter much whether 1. New York SAME EVERYWHERE HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual they are ruled by the Dutch, 2. New Orleans Throughout the entire Far the French, the English or by 3. Mobile for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ East, in all countries we visited, a native government, they are 4. Baltimore fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken we found the majority of the doomed to exploitation in any repezdedly by .Seafarers in aU ports. population overwhelmingly event, and will be no better off. (Answers will be found on Emesl Bossert page 13.) Chinese coolies, and their con­ to the Editor: Finds Lafeor-Saving Devices Unwanted In Far East Pbrts I Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union I �Friday. Saptember 10. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG COLABEE*S SOFTBALLERS AND TRAINING TABLE CHIEF Bosun Needs Elbow Room In Yaka's Wee Quarters To the Editor: When the Colabee. American-Haweiian, hils Baie Cameau, near Quebec, in Canada for its regular load of newsprint for New York and Chicago newspapers, the SIU crew dons uni­ forms and trots out to meet the local softball team. Juan Colpe, ColaJbee messman. who submitted these pics to the LOG, admitted with a. smile that the local boys usually triumphed. Here's the Colabee's line-up. Front X row, left to right—Castelo, 'non-player; Mur­ phy, outfield; A. Ortiz, 2nd base; H. Bonewald. shortstop; "Brooklyn," outfield; 2nd Mate, pitcher; "Blackie," short shortstop; J. Synnott, catcher. Back row—Mahoney, non-player; R. Augsbach, 3rd base; Dixon, non-player; R. Kline, 1st base. Leaning over are: Bill, nonplayer; Johnny, outfield, and Ortiz, non-player. Finds Shipping Tough, But Java Good In Savannah Page Eleren problem. The hospital could be moved up to the cadet's room (which is only being used to hang up the officer's clothes at present), and the Bosun could move into the old hospital. The Deck Engineer could move into I read an article in the May 21 LOG titled "Need Olive Oil To Get In Bunks." It interested me very much, for we have the same trouble on Waterman's modern C-2, the SS Yaka. In his article. Brother Elie stated that they needed olive oil to get in and out of their bunks. We need the same thing to get in and out of our quar­ ters as well as bunks. As it stands now, one day man bunks in the Bosun's quarters here. When the day man comes in the foc'sle and I am shaving I jump to the side and hope that the door doesn't hit me, so that I cut my throat—and he does the same if he is the one using the wash basin. The door is lo­ cated just, to the side of the wash basin, and when opened the Bosun's old quarters and lei or closed, you receive a good the day man go back to his whack, if you are standing there. quarters. Doing this, we won't need ONE AT A TIME ohve oil to get in and out of If the door is closed and you our quarters—and we don't mean are washing, you have to move Popeye's girl friend, either! in order for the other fellow to W. A. Perry, Bosun pass. If you want to get in your V. Walainen, day man locker, the other fellow has to quit washing or shaving, and close the door in order for you to get into the locker. Yes, I know it's a hell of a lot of moving and opening and closing of doors, but that's the way it has to be in this foc'sle when one is trying to get wash­ ed or shaved. As to getting on To the Editor: our gear in the mornings, we I am doing a little checking on " have a space of four by four something that might mean some and a half feet in which to get dough for me. My last trip was around. One of us has threatened a long one and the agreement ,f to turn in overtime for getting changed while I was out. But up earlier, in order to put on from what I understand, crewclothes, and get out ahead of members are entitled to two his partner. There just isn't weeks vacation per year. room enough for both of us to Does that have to be unbroken dress at the same time. As it is, one of us goes up the service? Or are you allowed one deck, still pulling on clothes so week after the first six months? that the other fellow can finish I have been on the beach for in the room. three months now, and have had some great times, I can tell you! FULL HOUSE So right now an extra week's We both agree that one of us pay would come in handy. has got to move if we don't "The trip was eight and a half get larger quarters. But that is months long from July 24, 1947 not up to us. We will turn it to April 13, 1948 on the Blue over to the Brothers who handle Island Victory. I shipped as such matters ashore. We hope Bosun. If I have money coming that when new contracts are I would appreciate it if you drawn up they will remember us. would let me know. There are many situations on William Young ships in which this problem Sainte Ignace, Michigan comes up! Brothers, we think this situation should be looked (Ed. Note: According to th® into, so that the men who sail contract, no vacation pay is the ships will have sufficient made for less than one year space to live in. of continuous employment on Here is one solution for the a vessel.) Seafarer Seeks Straight Info On Vacation Pay To the Editor: I take pleasure in giving a note about Savannah, Georgia, the home of the South Atlantic ships. First, the shipping is on the bum here, with about one ship a week, and hundreds of Seafarers in all Departments are on the beach. Stewards, Cooks and Messmen are here in numbers enough for 10 ships, and so are Deck and Engine Department men. Permitmen are the largest list at the Hall. One ship is in port, the SS Southwind, and she took four men—nothing in the Stew­ ards Department. The Southwind lays off for two weeks and then she will sail for Africa for the Robin Line. What will the men do — no ships and no money? I have been here for two months on top of the shipping list, and am The Kingfish (center) and his aides, Frank Antonetti, still on top. But when will I Night Cook and Baker aiid N. £. Davis, 3rd Cook, are the Ship out? chow dispensers responsible for the fine physical condition of Some seamen are busy paint­ th;f> baseball stalwarts. According to Ship's Delegate V. D. ing the new Hall, which is just Mahan, Kingfish really knows how to cook. Mahan reports across from our old Hall. It will that the Kingfish is always in the messroom at mealtime to be ready soon, but many boys see that all eat and enjoy the food. He also recommends do not like the location on the that Seafarers wanting a good feeder, and are not fussy about ground floor. We will miss the the age of the ship, should throw in for the Colabee. sight from the old Hall's back window where we could watch the ships pass (if any), and look over the river-front. COFFEE LIKED ests, and the six-day week na­ Coffee time at the Hall is ap­ To the Editor: tional interest. preciated by the boys standing I see on the front page of the by all day. The coffee was do­ New York Times for August 25, This despite the fact that un­ nated to the Hall from the SS an article about the comrats' con­ der the "decadent" semi-capital­ Felix Grundy when she paid tribution to the condition of ist administration preceeding the off June 16. Sugar, 'milk and workers in their satellite state, communists' armed coup and cake are bought from the Hall's . Czechosolovakia. It seems that subsequent purge of democratic Czechoslovakia de­ donation money. I the communist party in control elements, Savannah needs a good Hall is going to see to it that they get veloped one of the most efficient such as Tampa has, so an out­ their full right to work. It is and productive industrial ma­ side Seafarer can find a place spelled w-o-r-k. chines- in Europe, and at the to sleep at reasonable prices. It same time had one of the highest is tough for members who live • According to the article, the standards of personal liberty for in Florida and come to Savan^ "Communist-run General Con­ its citizens and workers. nah to attend meetings, and find federation of Labor is engaged SOUNDS WARNING that they cannot find a place to in a propaganda campaign j against the five^day week and for Those misled laboring groups fetay. ' the six-day week." in this country who give support We hope shipping starts up, to the cornmunist-led Progiesor we will have to hitch-hike It is pointed out in the article sive Party in America may well f to New York or some other port that the "Confederation of take a tip from this! to ship. Labor" holds that the five-day Uncle Otto Preussler week represents personal inter­ If a communist program were Commie Line Baits Suckers Only, He Says ever established in this land of plenty, labor organizations would loose their "selfish" character, of working and fighting for better conditions for their membership, and would be permitted only to suppress ^uch "radical" elements in their own midst who dared to suggest that the conditions of the laboring man can come ahead of the dictated pai'ty line of the total employer—the com­ munist state. If it ife tough to fight for better conditions in an industry where a capitalist combine has mono­ polistic control, how much more desperate is the working man who is faced „by a totalitarian political monopoly which be­ comes the employer of all? Ralph Larrie 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, a check will be given only to the person to whom it is addressed, and then only after full identification is made. �t H E S E AW A R ER3 LOG Pa^ Twtthre TiAAtrrr Sapl«ad>er 20, 1948 m Attack On Seamen's Wages, Ability 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK stances, by what criterion should Are you a numerologist? they be subjected to militarized know a good Joe who has book wording is different. As long as control? Military control of ci­ nuimber 69 and signs articles there's a Stewards Department vilians is simply fascism, which number 69. . . . Everyone is talk­ on board a ship they will be the the Tribune professes to oppose ing about taxes. If you buy an scape-goats. But I knew of a Steward who was a smart guy. vehemently. item and have it sent to your He always said, "When a baby Once we start it with seamen, ship you'll pay no taxes. You crys give him milk". So he where shall it stop? The mari­ are exempted providing the mer­ used this formula on the boys. time laws of the United States chandise is sent to the ship. Try Then the crew started crying he provide severe penalties for in­ it. ... A passenger, owner of a would go in the galley, make a subordination and mutiny chain of theatres in New Orleans, batch of do-nuts and some fresh through civil courts. But the was asked by a certain party for coffee and shout, "Come and get days when merchant seamen had a free pass. . . . Tom Kotalik has it!" This always did the trick. no rights at all which had to be fallen in love and he looks very What waiter went to Kentucky respected by officers are past, bad. Perhaps he can't eat. . . . to operate a moonshine still, but partly because of the enactment What Quartermaster (from had to come back to New Or­ DANGEROUS JOB of the LaFollette Seamen's Act Georgia) has lost his heart in leans on account of certain men In considering these "fan­ of 1915, which was fathered by BA? Everytime the ship leaves interfering with his business? I tastic" wages, it should be noted Andrew Furuseth, and partly be­ she is there to wave good-bye. have a feeling those fellows were that National Safety Council fig­ cause of the organization of He knows how to pick them, 1 Fed's. To the Editor, Chicago Tribune; ures rate shipping as one of the unions to ensure protection of must admit! Did you ever crois the equa­ more dangeous occupations; that seamen's rights. ^ tor in an air-conditioned ship? Recently I came in contact Your editorial entitled "Mer­ seamen are often away from Nothing like it! Most of the Maritime unions have the with James Fitzpatrick of the chant Marine Discipline" in the home for six months at a time, time I sleep under a sheet; "Voice of the Globe." The August 31 issue shows either a living in cramped quarters; that same function as any other un­ spread and blanket cause my only difference between him profound ignorance of facts or a they must endure great extremes ion, for the merchant marine is, room is chilly. And some and me is that he's got the deliberately malicious distortion of heat and cold, and often wait after all, still a private business, kickl money. . . . Did you ever go to of truth. on the beach for long periods and not a branch of the navy, as the doghouse (Seaman's One of the more startling false­ while waiting for a ship, without the Tribune seems to assume. Church Institute) in New hoods is the statement that war­ benefit of unemployment com­ NO COMMIES HERE York? I've been there on sev­ time merchant seamen "were pensation. eral occasions and I believe Throughout the editorial, fin­ taking fewer chances than com­ The wages they get for all this the seamen laugh more at bat soldiers and sailors." Of are indeed the best maritime ally, is expressed the fear that Mickey Mouse than anyone course, as the Tribune knows, wages in the world, and why American seamen "in the event elso. Drunk or sober they not all service men saw combat,' shouldn't they be? This is also of war, would be poor loyalty were aU there to see and hear but all salt water merchant sea­ the richest country in the world, risks." Where are aU these com­ To the Editor: Mickey. men entered the danger zones, and if the shipowners are always mies the Tribune fears? The Ralph Mclnturff is heading for and figures show they suffered a milking the government for sub­ rank and f^e of the National I don't know much about writthe hospital. He's having stern ting things like this, but if you higher percentage of fatal casu­ sidies to guarantee their profits Maritime Union in its latest elec­ alties than any branch of the why shouldn't the seamen get tion ran every Comrat out of trouble. Earl Vanney was seen feel that it is fitting, you may armed services. comparable to those of other office. Further, the Seafarer's walking down the street in a print it in the LOG. 1 enjoy tailor-made play suit. He looked reading the LOG and the poetry Out of 8,300,000 men inducted American workers? Or does the International Union, AFL, 'which like a million. . . . The other day the seamen write. Let's have you conveniently fail to mention, mto""the Aimy," 223^215 (2.7%): Tribune want to go back to cona ship was found with $25,000 more of it! has never had a trace of com­ were killed. The Navy inducted ^itions prevailing in the depre^r worth of stones aboard. And rat influence in it. Bonafide sea­ I'm proud to be the wife of a sion days? 4,204,662 and lost 30,702 (.7%) some of the boys wonder why seaman. Thank you, and sorry men have no use for Moscow The Tribune is inconsistent in The Marine Corps lost 15,460 the customs search the ship. if I am wrong in writing this; men out of 599,693 (2.6%). Out demanding more Coast Guard agents. Who was the guy who went to and naval control bver seamen. but 1 don't like to read or hear of . 210,000 merchant seamen, Before the Tribune editorial Seamen, despite their„,war serv­ see a senorita in Santos and was anyone who thinks seamen are however, 6,592, or 3.1% were writers launch their next labor told to go back to mummy? He different from other men in this ice, get no veteran benefits be­ killed. In addition to deaths, 23,baiting tirade against seamen, 1 Too world. 000 seamen had ships shot out cause they were and are civilians. suggest they bone up on the was short of something. After reading in the LOG- of from under them, and thousands For the same reason, they are hot facts first, and give them honest young, sez she. . . . It's been a long time sjnce 1 heard the word, August 27th where a wife asked at present exempted .f^om the lat­ more, were .strafed and bombed consideration. for a different type of poetry, est draft. Since they are consid­ "Belly-robber." They're still from the air. Virgil J. Vogel kicking about the chow, but the and for the LOG to have pity on ered civilians in the above inThe editorial further alleges us married women in love— that "The wage scale, always the (this woman was upset over highest in the world, is now 300 Brother Leggo's poem, "The per cent over pre-war days and Sailor And His Love," in the 50 per cent higher than the in­ To the Editor: In fact as soon as the Master the two men who were to have July 30 LOG), 1 would like to flated war bonus wage." 1 have came back aboard, "Stand by been left behind. It turned out say that 1 never worry about before me the latest wage scales Every trip has its humorous fore and aft" was given. It was that the sole purpose of going burning kisses of Latin American of the Seafarer's International incidents, a lot of which you 7 P.M., which actually was back was to get them. The girls. My kisses bum just as Union, AFL, which the NMU never hear about. This one is our sailing time. We let go and Provost Marshall had said to much as theirs! So my husband has about succeeded in match- too good to keep until we get were about 200 feet away from wait for them but the Old Man saves his kisses for me. home. We have been married seven the dock when the MPs .came hadn't. We are on the SS Maiden years and have a son and running down the dock, ordering Hospitalized in PR, the "men what had Creek, Waterman, of \yhich none the ship to return to the dock u We asked J rm. J1 J iu daughter, and am expecting anBrothers Yearn For Mail ^theT' ihrn'^Morgan'^'HYte^^ is and the Old Man to report to the happened. They disclosed that , . i other little one in October. Yes; when they found out the ship i ., mu Z Master. r u J 1 iW-e are still in love! The reason? Provost Marshall again at once. was ,leaving, To the Editor: or had left, they T I-, J. , ^ • Trust! I trust my husband and mt. ^ ^ Now all of you have heard of Everybody on the ship could The following SlU Brothers ^ Hiles, a very stem man hear what the MPs wanted, nor said they would take a train don't listen when people talk to Yokohama. But thgr Provost about seamen. Yes, we all know are at present in ^ the ^me ^^en it comes to the law or a Hospital at San Juan, Puerto log—and I do not mean the did we think at the time that Marshall replied, "No. I'll have that a lot of people don't feel your Captain come back for you. that a seaman is a person. Rico: Angel Silvestre, Ramon SEAFARERS LOG. There is the Old Man didn't. But, a few moments later, we I don't like his attitude anyway." Oliveras, Ramon Seijo, Estiban only one law and that is his. At MY MAN Cruz and George Litchfield. least he always supposed so un­ heard a siren blowing and spot­ Captain Hiles didn't say any­ ted an Army laimch overhaul­ thing, but I sure would have Well, I know • for a fact that We would enjoy hearing from til he sailed into Kobe, Japan, ing us. The MPs came alongside my seaman husband is a better liked to read his mind. any of our friends in the SlU. for a few hours stay. and issued the same orders as perspn than anyone I know. I Send us a post card once in A sailor will sell almost any­ before. The Old Man said he Frank Van Dusen have met some of 'his friends; - awhile just to let us know that thing, even his shoes, if neces- would see the Provost Marshall and liked them very much. each other is still around. ila to make a little spending in Yokohama. "Nothing doing," This wife also asks what Brother Salvador Colls and sary, which one man did in Man- the MPs said. "You turn around Brother Legge looked like— Rafael and Tony have been in money. That was not so bad, but and put back to the dock at "cross eyed and bald?" No one twice a week to visit us with a couple" of the crew on the once." can say what a person looks Members who forward cigarettes and our very much Maiden Creek sold a little sac­ like by what he writes. Iheir membership books to GREAT MOMENT needed SEAFARERS LOG. charine in Kobe — and were Well, T know this must be the New York Hall for retireThere's notliing that can be said caught by the MPs. A great moment had arrived. menl are urged to mark the boring, but I would like to say about the Hiring Hall -victory. Could Morgan Hiles defy the this to all seamen's wives that 200-FOOT TRIP envelope with the notation ' There are no words that can United States Army? Sometimes "Attention: 6th floor/' in or- feel as this Washington wife express our feelings in this mat­ Word was sent to the ship Army orders are screwy, but does: Don't get grey hair over dbr to insure quicker hand­ ter. for the Old Man to visit the they are orders nonetheless. ling of the matter. Latin American kisses! Give your hubbie your own -• Our flag will be there always, Provost Marshall to see about Everybody was as quiet as .a Marking of the envelope in burning love and all of your testimony to the strength of the these men. When the Skipper mouse, all eyes on the stern. trust, and he will be glad to wait SIU regardless of the odds plac­ returned he said that the MPs Yep, there she went around. We ibe manner advised above will save time and will result for you and .come home for his were goipg to keep the men were going back! ed before us. over night and send them fo We tied up to a buoy and the in prompt return of the book love. George Litchfield to the sender. Yokohama, our next port of call, Captain went ashore. Half an Mrs. E. V. G. San Juan, P.R. to catch the ship. hour later back he came with A seaman's wife (The following letter was writ­ ten by Seafarer Virgil Vogel to the Chicago Tribune in answer to an editorial attacking the dis­ cipline of union crews. The edi­ torial said seamen are paid out­ rageous wages "in a field where the wage scale has always been the highest in the world," and urged a cracking down. The Tribune owner, Robert R. McCormick, has never been a lover of Labor and prior to the late war was accused of being sym­ pathetic ' to Nazi Germany. Brother Vogel states he is in­ debted to Verle McNeil's article in the August 27 LOG for some of his factual information.) ing, according to news reports. Base pay of an Ordinary Seanian under the latest contracts is $189.97 a month. Does that soimd like great wealth in these times of high prices, higher shoreside wages, and higher pro­ fits? An Able Bodied Seaman, who must pass a rigid examina­ tion and have 3 years sea serv­ ice, gets $222.51 a. month. Un­ licensed men in the engine de­ partment start at $210.68, and in the steward department at $189.97. - Note To Jealous Wives: Trust Your Seagoing Men Morgan Hiles Defies Army, Loses Battle RETIRIN6 ROOKS V'i;;: r.'-J;-':•'•i-lviifliftfa �THE SE A F A RE R S L O G Friday, .SaptembM 10,1848 Agrees With Agent's Views On Policy; Likes Frankness proval of all before the course can be set. I want to know There is one thing I always what is going on and I want admire in a man and in an or­ my saj;:, before I'm committed to ganization and that is frankness. a program. Some guys sit back Straight from the shoulder stuff and listen with but half an ear when these important matters with no hedging around is the are being discussed. Not me! I way I want it put to me. Read­ want to know what is up and ing Bull Sheppard's article offer my suggestions or critic­ (Membership And Union Policy, isms. After that, I'll go with the LOG August 27) I felt that here majority, whether or not I'm in was a person who said what he favor of it. felt and didn't leave anything to ' We'd never have a strong chance. Union today if it was any other I especially liked the^way he way and we'll grow no stronger covered his subject. When he if that does not continue to be spoke of Union policy and what our method. If we decide on a has happened in the past when program of action and then gal­ "dissidents" didn't like what the lop off in all directions, no pi'omajority had decided upon, he gram has been adopted. We've pulled no punches. It pointed only succeeded in cutting our­ up fact that winning a beef selves up into small pieces. ""All sometimes means more than hit­ the better to eat you, my dear," ting the bricks and holding on says the Shipowher. tight until the operators give in. Give a guy a few inches of It Showed that the Union some­ paper and look what happens: he times has to defend itself from starts to preach a sermon. I've within. had my say and that is to ex­ It was good to see aired what press my agreement with Bull had happened in the Isthmian Sheppard. He built a strong campaign and the 1946 General case in his article for complete Strike. The guys who thought solidarity within the ranks of the their interests came before those Union. My letter can add littie of the Union as a whole were to the advice given by Brother taken care of in a manner which Sheppard. It is our duty to see has my wholehearted approval. that we remain strong intern­ It is easy to see now who was ally. right and who was wrong. Robert L. Nashe Like Brother' Sheppard, I be­ lieve that an issue has to be hammered out at the member­ ship meetings and have, the ap- Dutch Stroll To the Editor: Grew Of SS Raphael Semmes Calls For No Amendments To SIU Registration Rules To the Editor: In a regular shipboard meet­ ing on August 1, the crew of the Raphael Semmes went on record as opposed to changing the shipping rules in the port of New York to require men to register and ship in one rat­ ing. This was carried in the form of a motion with the amendment to write a letter to this effect, signed by the entire crew, and deliver it to the Secretary Treas- Seafarer Jerry Palxxter (right) takes a walk near Quick Dis­ patch pier in Rotterdam, accon^anied by an imidentiiied Norwegian seamen, whom P«dmer and Carl Sivertsen, AB, met while the Afotmdria was discharging cargo. Palmer writes that their Norwegian friend "was from a place in Norway near Carl's home town and he told us many things about conditions and wages on Norwegian ships, another reason why Carl luid I are gl^d we're in the good old SIU." Page Thirleea Says Chips' Duties Still Not Clear To the Editor: urer so he can read it to the membership at the next head­ quarters meeting. The backbone of the SIU is rotary shipping. That has always been accepted as the fair and democratic way of hiring. The man who has been the longest time on the beach is most likely to have the least money and to need the job more than the fellow who has been ashore for only a short period. What are we going to do? Hang this man up in a slowmoving rating, put him on the bum, while guys with a few days ashore take the lower and more plentiful ratings? This will cause plenty of our long-timeashore men to go hungry and be very unhappy about the way things are being run, while men who have not had to spend their money ,sh^ out again. Let's be fair to everybody, and keep smooth sailing in the SIU. Signed by the entire crew of the SS Raphael Semmes Thanks for publishing my let­ ter, "Chips is Forgotten Man; Urges Duties Be Clarified," in the August 22 issue. So far as the provisions on the agree­ (Ed. Note: Rank and tile ment for the soundings, we had committees in all ports were that on the old agreement, but elected some time ago to make the Branch here in New Orleans recommendations for a standmade some kind of a deal with the Delta Line where on the eurd set of registration rules C-2 tjT)e of ship the Carpenter that would be the same in Ml has to go down in the engine ports. The recommendations of room and shaft-alley to take these committees were for­ number three and four bilge warded to Headquarters soundings without the payment where another over-all regis­ of overtime except on Saturday tration committee was elected afternoon and Sundays at sea, to sift through these reports and Saturday and Sundays in from the ports cind make a To the Editor: drive those on the job out with port or on legal holidays. recommendation to the mem­ an atom bomb. 1 was one of the lucky fellows bership for. action up and Send in the minutes of The SIU shore gang has re­ The job requires men with who got pay for the soundings down the coast. your ship's meeting to the ceived no end of praise from the deck experience in handling These recommendations will below when last year's agree­ New York Hall. Only in that shore Captain of the Waterman gear, shifting ships, chipping rust go before the membership ment was new. Since then they way can the membership act shortly. The entire shipping with an air-hammer, painting, Steamship Company for the have quit paying it and the Pa­ on your recommendations, picture was considered by the splicing rope and wire, cleaning trolmen say that we have to and then the minutes can be work it has done under the con­ holds, etc. It should be under­ keep on doing it as part of our committee, including the points printed in the LOG for the tract between the company and stood, however, that there is no work. So 1 believe it will be the raised in your letter, and they benefit of all other SIU the Union which started three sea contract with this job. It is same thing now, for 1 fail to. will recommend procedures crews. months ago. In the beginning it strictly a.shore job hired through see in the new agreement where which they feel axe fair to Hold those shipboard meet­ the Union. was hard to get the men to stick the Carpenter has to get OT all. The entire membership ings regularly, and send There are nine men in the for going in the engine room to will then have an opportunity at this work, but now that we, those minutes in as soon as have tools, gear, and air-ham­ regxilar gang and at times 1 am take soundings. So far as 1 to voice their opinions before possible. That's the SIU way! voting.) mers to work with, you couldn't obliged to contact the Hall for know, no other Carpenter on the additional men for hold work— Delta Line C-2 type ships have which no doubt puts a few dol­ been getting pay for this whe­ lars "in the boys' pockets when ther they put in for overtime shipping is a little rough. The or not. money is good with overtime. 1 I can tell you plenty more believe that there are other ship­ about the way the Carpenter is To the Editor: ping companies with SIU con­ mistreated nn the ships, and in tracts watching the progress of some cases even by the crew. 1 want to thank the officials the Waterman gang and that The youngsters on the ships and all the members of the SIU they, too, will find out eventu­ think that the Carpenter does for their kindness to me when ally that it pays to hire skilled what he pleases. Some fellows my husband died. 1 would like, SIU men who are competent in go so far as to order Chips to you to put a piece in the LOG doing any work called for in make shelves for their bunks. saying how much 1 appreciate When you tell them that the all the SIU members did in help­ the Union agreement. By AUSSIE SHRIMPTON proper way to get it done is to ing me put my husband away HELPS OUT see the Delegate of their de­ so nicely. ^ 1. J would like to say also, that As soon as any big job comes partment and he in turn will the SIU is a wonderful organiza­ talk to the Mate about having They loved each other with fierce love brief. up 1 contact the Union Hall for tion, and the members are all He was a seaman, she was a thief; more men and only hope that it the Carpenter do it, they raise swell fellows. 1 am proud to As they told of "their lives for many hours after. is a long job so that it will help heU and tell you what kind of say that my husband was an SIU They'd lie on her bed and roar with laughter. the men who are on the beach a Union man they think you Brother. are. and provide them with enough 2. Again, 1 thank you for your Another thing, on ships where money to tide them over until kindness. they want you to furnish your The day was spent with reckless sest. they can get a ship. Mr. Wm. E. "Red" Collins own tools, and pay you tool At night with passion he lay at her breast; Some of the ships that come money, the Mate expects you to Then his leave ended and shortly after. in are in bad shape such as the bring with you two thousand She mocked and forgot with a strumpet's laughter. Azalea City, which came in re­ dollars worth of tools from the cently looking like a gavbage finest to the heaviest. 3. can, so thick was her coat of 1. George Washington Tell me what Carpenter is go­ He sent word saying, "O come with me. rust; but the shore gang worked ing to carry such an amount 2. $300 I need and love you most bitterly on her day and night to get her of tools for a $255.04 per month 3. Butane Gas Here and now—and always hereafter" back in shape and out on sched­ job? This is out of proportion. 4. Fireman But she shook her head with laughter. ule; and believe me the OT was 1 know several ship's Carpen­ 5. 150 members \ good! 6. Binnacle ters that have quit sailing in 4. 7. Seven short blasts and one So you see, this is the right that rating; because as an AB At six in the morning the lines were cast. job for the right men who in­ you can beat the Carpenter's long At seven, she heard the farewell blast. tend to stay ashore awhile. 8. 15 fathoms pay, and you don't have to At eight she'd forgotten and gaily quaffed .9. 60 days know as much or work as hard. Carl R. Lawson, Cheap red wine, and sung with laughter. 10. New Orleans. J. S. Arzamendi Bosun Send Those Minutes Scraping And Painting Jobs Liked By All, Says Bosun BROTHER COLLINS' WIDOW THANKS SIU MEMBERSHIP Waterfront Interlude Quiz Answers •V • �THE SEAFARER SLOG Page Fourteen ('!»>• Friday. September 10, 1948 Maiden Creek Takes Time Off In Manila Two of the SlU.-contracted vessels making the Far' East run arrived in the Port of Manila, P. I, almost withiri minutes of each oth&i:„ Sunday morning, August 8. One was the very appropriately named SS Steel Seafarer, an Isthmian vessel; the other was Waterman's SS Maideri Creek. n As is his custom, Ludovico Agulto, "the Manil^ Watch," was on hand to greet the Seafarers crews with' the latest copies of their, Union publication, the SEA­ FARERS LOG. After discharging his duties of distribution, Agulto took advantage of the sunlight conditions and roamed the decks of the Maiden Creek taking shots of the SIU, crewmen, some of whom appear on this page. | One of the issues of the LOG distributed carried the story of the SIU'^ Hiring Hall victory, which was en­ thusiastically received by all hands, Agulto reported. • He added that although a few beefs exist aboard the Maiden Creek, the lads are doing their jobs in first-rate Union style. They're waiting patiently until the ship arrives in New York, where they will let SIU Patrolmen take over and settle the matters in dispute. Properly-fed crewmembers axe as important to smooth shipboard operation as well-oiled engines. That's the view of the Maiden Creek galleymen pictured here from left to right: B. Santos, C. C. Kenny, E. B. Youngblood, C. J. McDonough, Frank Perry and William Nachtingall. Agulto found these Brothers agreeable subjects for his picture taking. Among the group are Carmine Tufaro, John Popa, Nick Tatar, Henry Adarnowicas, Frank Van Dusen and Saloski. Names of the other Seafarers were not given. - Frank Van Dusen, Ship's Delegate, appears happy with LOG headlines felling of Hir­ ing Hall Victory. Soft ball enlhusieists (left to right) Joseph Miluhas. Anthony Beck and the Deck Engineer, line up with their gear for a pre-game photo. Each of the lads look capable of belting the old apple way out yonder. I liS' y Seafarers Nick Tatar and John Popa compete in card game aft on the Maiden Creek. Information accompanying photo said "they were doing their best to forget Captain Hiles. skipper of the vessel, and.his 'good' deeds." Looks like they succeeded, too. Black Gang men (left to right) Dollas Ben. E. Trainer and G. Hudanich came up out of the engine room so their department could be represented in Maiden Creek photos. All pix were taken by Agulto as the Waterman ship lay alongside Manila's Pier 13. �Friday. September 10, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Rage Fifteea Seafarer Suall Is Awarded Oxford Labor Scholar^ip PERSONALS MIKE VOCOLAS (VOUKOULOS) Get in touch "with your wife care of Gelb and Gelb, 148 St. Georges St.,..Capetown, Union of So. Africa. 4. 4.- ft ETTORE SCIALPI Get in touch immediately with SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District Richard O. Kruger, 2447 19th Avenue, San Francisco 16, Cali fornia, in regard to your accident aboard the Alcoa Cavalier. ft ft ft GEORGE A. CARROLL BERA SMYLEY Communicate with Mr. Mur­ phy, care of Barnes and Cook, 39 Cortlandt St., New York City Phone COrtlandt 7-0040, ext. 58 HARRY BUDNISS Get in touch with Alvin Miller of Battle, Levy, Fowler and Neaman, 30 Broad St, New York City. Important. ft ft ft JOSEPH LEO GLEASON Get in touch with Miss A. Guenrekian, 124 Read Ave., Crestwood, New York. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Affent Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 4455 GALVESTON 308%—^23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE I South Lawrence St. Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. SS SANTORE Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Will brothers who were on this Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 ship and know the' whereabouts SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon of gear left aboard by Norman Sat Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. West, please forward it to him Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 collect at Jonesport, Maine. All TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. his clothes and belongings, in­ R. H. Hall. Agent Phone M-1323 cluding Union book and dis­ HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C, charges are in the suitcases he is HAnover 2-2784 seeking. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ft ft ft DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION SS NEWHALL HILLS Lindsey Williams Former crcwmembers at the ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS time of its salvaging by the M. Robert Matthews J1 P. Shtiler V. Pigeon Point on Sept. 14, Joseph Volpian Send 'Em In Don't hold your peciures 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 mood, just forward de­ tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ tures will be returned if you wish. Seafarer Irwin Suall, one of five rank and filers selected from the ranks of AFL and CIO unions throughout the country to study under a labor scholarship at Oxford University, leaves this week for England. Termed the Ruskin scholarship to Oxford, it is sponsored by the British Trades Union Congress 'i ' and offers American union mem­ bers the opportunity to study economics and social problems from a labor viewpoint. Brother Suall was chosen by a board of selection composed of AFL and CIO educational direc­ tors and is the first seaman ever selected for the school. The scholarship is for one year and covers tuition, room and IRWIN SUALL board, brother Suall says he will concentrate on a study of ships, the last one being thei the maritime labor movements Marina, Bull Lines. in the major maritime nations. Brother Suall sails as OS and The original notice of the Rus­ will return to sea upon thei com­ kin Scholarships was carried in pletion of his studies. the SEAFARERS LOG. Brother The other four students hail Suall then applied listing his from shoreside unions. The Union record. Duidng the 1946 Unions sending members are the General Strike he was a member Transport Workers, CIO, Chicago of the pubhcity committee in the local; Railroad Switchmen, AFL, port of New York and served as Wisconsin; Auto Workers, De­ a volunteer organizer during the troit local; and the Chemical Isthmian campaign. He has been Workers, Atomic Energy Local, delegate aboard many of his Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Topside Tyrant Mates until they almost went' than you can,' and does less mad. Finally they would go out work than his shipmates. Oh, the Skipper was a mighty and do sailors' work so they Maybe you have experienced man, a mighty man was he. For could have a little peace on the going ashore with a couple of he was god almighty and su­ trip. fellows and getting back to the preme king of the sea. He certainly required the ultra ship late, only to find that you In fact, this guy was a char­ in comfort, too. He only had six were logged wiiile one of these acter. Who? Why the Skipper of fans in his room. For the com­ guys got off clean. That's .right!. the Aram J. Pothier. He just mon people—the crew, that is couldn't bear to see the Mates one fan was enough in the Per­ He's a "blue-eye!" idle one moment, whether they sian Gulf. Of course, they also •When a guy adopts a "so were on watch or watch below. had the ocean breezes to ease what?" attitude when he is as­ To keep them occupied and out the 120-degree heat. signed to work with you, and of "mischief," this Skipper would yet gets all the breaks, you can This potentate of the Pothier order them to splice wire antl know there is a "blue-eye" in djdn^ confine his needling He"car"be"ident"* hawsers. favoritisms that The Mate received a succession the deck officers. What happened of orders to top booms, and to them also happened to the are granted him from topside. lireak out or stow lines with Engineers, who thus became Usually he claims the port the watch on deck (in violation guilty of doing Deck Engineer's Union officials are in his corner, work. of the agreement). All this and When overtime was submitted right or wrong; he knows it all coffee, too. What this character for this wofkV as per agreement, 1946, off Nantucket, contact Abe needed was a number one boy the Chief made a written state­ Rappaport at the offices of Ben or a valet, for he couldn't eat ment that he had done the work B. Sterling, 42 Broadway, Room with the common people. On because "the replacement of the several occasions he ordered 1711. some of his meals brought to new parts 'oh this vital piece of machinery require a degree of his room. skill ordinarily not to be en­ ROYALTY trusted to 'other than one of the But the payoff came when he'licensed engineers." I'm quoting used to walk past tlie coffee from his statement, The Boston Branch hos­ urn, stop, look back at it and pital delegate will visit Sea­ The topper came later when then order the first AB or OS he had the Deck Engineer do farers confined in the Boston to pour him a cup of java and a few more' complicated jobs— Marine Hospital every Thurs­ who by this time, I guess, had day between 2 P. M. and 4 acquired that degree of skill whenever there is a discussion; P.M. oi'dinarily entrusted to licensed and he makes a practice of Members entering the hos­ creating a helluva lot of beefs Engineers.' . . pital are urged to notify the to foul up the other fellow. Branch Hall by post card, Yes, you guessed it. It's an making sure they give their He's got an inferiorit.v com­ Isthmian .scow, names and the numbers of plex that delights in someone Jimmy Purcell the wards they occupy. else's failure or trouble, for it ft..ft ft releases him of a fear of ap­ The Union has left a sup­ pearing inferior ^— which he ply of mimeographed, ad­ knows himself to be. dressed post cards at the Do you know what a "bluehospital's social service desk, Keep a watchful eye on this eye" is? The oldtimers know; guy. He's a "blue-eye." He's a where they are available at no cost to SIU members. bring it tOy him topside. I im­ and for the benefit of the young­ danger to his shipmates and to So that the delegate does agine he must have served his er-men I'd like to explain that Union conditions wherever he not pass you up. do not fail apprenticeship: on a Chinese a "Blue-eye" is a free-loader— may be. That's him! A real to notify the Union that junk, where het-had the use of one. of those characters who "blue-eyed boy!" plays up to the bosses, figures you're in the hospital. coolie labor. Freddie Stewart This guy would taunt the out ways to get . off with more NOTICE! SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND ., RICHMOND, Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 257 5th St. Phone 2599 59 Clajr St. Douglas 2-8363 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 6t. Lakes District BUFFALO CHICAGO, 111 CLEVELAND DETROIT DULUTH TOLEDO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 3261 East 92nd St. Phone: Essex 2410 2602 Carro!!. St. Main 0147 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 615 Summit St. GarHeld 2112 Canadian District MONTREAL....... 1227 Philips Square VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER ...565 Hamilton St. Paciftc 7824 Boston Hospital Blue-eye Guy �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 10, 1948 I;.REFERENDUM BALLOT I fi>r ^ri^ecfion^ Seafarers International Union Of North America Atlantic and Gulf District REFERENDUM BALLOT Voting Period From Sept. 8 To Oct. 8, 1948 "INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Vote either YES or NO on the following reso-. fution by marking a cross (X) in the appropriate box. Do not use a lead pencil in marking the ballot. Ballots marked with lead pencil will not be counted. Mark your ballot with pen and ink or indelible pencil. DO NOT PUT ANY. OTHER MARKINGS ON THIS BALLOT. FOREWORD At the regular business meetings held up and down the coast on August 25, the following resolution, submitted by 37 members in the Port of New Orleans, was approvecl an(L is ,thQ&sfQlig ^bmilitd to ttektodkib^shiK as^l^r^institution. OLUTION f ir i WHEREAS: The A&G District of the Seafarers International Union of North America has set the pace with a. new contract and raise in wages, making the seaman's wage the highest ever obtained or imagined, and WHEREAS: Through job action and solidarity of the SIU membership and officials, we were able to. make the shipowners come in line and sign this contract, and WHEREAS: The life blood of any organization is its solidarity and finances, and this definitely helped us with our negotiations with the shipowners, and WHEREAS: All our funds are definitely established for certain purposes, such as Buildings, Strike, etc.. and our General Fund is our working fund, and WHEREAS: We will definitely have a struggle in future negotiations, and now that we enjoy these high wages we should do our utmost to-build our funds so we will be better respected by the shipowners, < and in a better position to fight them, so therefore be it RESOLVED: That we go on record assessing ourselves $10.00, to be a General Fund assessment, and be it further RESOLVED: That copies of this Resolution' be sent to all ports to be acted on at the next regulu meeting August 25th. 1948, and they in turn wire the Secretary-Treasurer of their action, and be it finally RESOLVED: That if this Resolution is carried that the Secretary-Treasurer be instructed to put in motion the necessary machinery to conduct a referendum ballot. ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF A $10.00 ASSESSMENT TO BUILD THE GENERAL FUND? YES NO • VOTE ? /--Wst—^ � 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 September 10, 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. 37 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAMEN DRAFT STATUS UP TO LOCAL BOARDS GENERAL FUND INCREASES GOES TO A&G VOTE DOCK STRIKE TIES UP WEST COAST SHIPPING TAFT-HARTLEY ACT STILL TO LABOR TOP COMMIES JOIN NMU 99-YEAR CLUB TALKS TO RESUME IM ILA PAY DISPUTE MOBILE SHIPPING GAINS SLIGHTLY;SIU FISHERMAN WIN NEW WATERS PHILADELPHIA SEAFARERS GO FOR ASSESSMENT,CONFERENCE PLANS SHIPPING FOR RATED MEN FAIR IN NEW YORK SHIPPPING SLOWS,AND NEW HALL IS ONLY CHEER IN PORT TAMPA PORT BALTIMORE REPORTS WEEK'S SHIPPING RISE BRIDGES' STRIKE HALTS WEST COAST SHIPPING MOSOIL STRUCK BY FREIGHTER RUNS AGROUND IN ARGENTINE GADSDEN MATE MAKES OWN WORKING RULES SEAFARER SAM VANDAL'S FIFTY-YEAR CAREER STUDDED WITH COLORFUL JOBS QUICK TURN-IN TO NORFOLK SAVES EVANGELINE FROM GALE BROTHER OFESTLEY DIES ABOARD MALDEN VICTORY ANSWERS CHICAGO TRIBUNE EDITORIAL ARRACK ON SEAMEN'S WAGES,ABILITY MAIDEN CREEEK TAKES TIME OFF IN MANILA SEAFARER SUALL IS AWARED OXFORD LABOR SCHOLARSHIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/10/1948 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/1775587fa9151b95fe96773583953f72.PDF 267d4059855f662d8e30867cc2d7bc32 PDF Text Text ••'•:••-:''•iff!'. ] SIU Signs 5 Tankers To Top Pay Levy Getting Members' OK The seriousness with which Seafarers view the need for the ten-dollar assessment for the Two-year contracts calling for General Fund has been demon­ Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA the highest wages in the tanker strated by the brisk rate at No. 38 field—with increases running as NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17. 1948 VOL. X which they have lined up at high as $40.50—have been signed voting booths in all ports to cast with five of the SIU's seventeen their ballots in the referendum now before the membership. contracted tanker companies. One From comments heard up and of the companies — Terminal down the coast the impression Tanker Industries — signed its is that the membership is back­ first SIU contract, the result of ing the proposed assessment by an intensive organizing cam­ a wide margin in the balloting paign. so far. Voting began on Septem­ Contracts covering the five ber 8 and will continue until companies were signed on Sep­ October 8. tember 9 and provide for wage The referendum on the ten- As the combined strike and MEBA and the MFOWW were owners originally set up the increases for all ratings, clarifi­ dollar assessment was authorized lockout on the West Coast deliberately locked out by the Taft-Hartley Act as a bar to the cation of the working and gen­ by an overwhelming member­ neared the end of the second operatoi-s who -broke off negotia­ kind of Hiring Hall that mari­ eral rules and, in line with the ship vote at regular meetings on week, the situation was compli­ tions with the two unions, with­ time unions must have to re­ SIU's freight ship policy, will August 25, in response to a cated by Army efforts to move drawing all offei-s after the strike tain their jobs and their con­ run for two years. began on September 3. Since ditions. Th( y also refused the resolution presented to all Army cargoes the Army away. The five companies to sign then, the MFOWW has declared ILWU's wage demands. Branches by 37 Brothers in the Meanwhile, the outlook for an with the Seafarers, and the ef­ itself to be on strike. Port of New Orleans. early settlement remained dim, The strike was first threatened fective dates of the contracts, as 'the, operators refused to deal The restdt is that the entire in June when the operators RUNNING STRUGGLE are Tanker Sag Harbor Corpora­ fui-ther with the CIO Longshore­ West Coast waterfront from the deadlocked all negotiations with The New Orleans resolution men and the CIO Marine Cooks Canadian border to Mexico is the longshoremen. The federal tion, effective September 9; Pet­ pointed out that the SIU's new and Stewards, until officials of idle, about 130 ships being tied government then asked and ob­ rol Tanker Industries, Inc., ef­ two-year contract had set -the those organizations sign anti- up. Some 12,000 longshoremen tained from a federal judge an fective September 9; The Cabins Tanker Industries, Inc., effective pace again for all of maritime, communist affidavits., are on the picketlines and 16,000 80-day injunction against the September 15; Arctic Tankers, but that in the face of the Taftstrike imder the Taft-Hartley seamen are locked out. Inc. (New London Tanker Com­ , Hartley Act and disastrous price Act. The 80 days were supposed As the .LOG went to press. The effect of the strike has pany), effective September 11; inflation ^the Union must Secretary of the Army Ken­ to be a "cooling off" period. been to lay off all SUP and and Terminal Tanker Industries, strengthen its financial condi­ neth C. Royal announced in The injunction ran out Sep­ Inc., effective September 18. The A&G men on the coast along tion. Washington that the Army with the rest. A number of tember 2 and the longshoremen Terminal Tanker outfit operates , Much of the Union's financial would use troops to load A&G ships are tied up in San struck the next day. the T-2 tanker SS Julesberg. assets arc in special funds — ships in West Coast ports. Francisco and elsewhere on the The operators immediately saw Incidentally, the signing of such as the Strike and Buildings The threat was admission on coast. Radio Operators, too, were a chance to wrap themselves in the Terminal Tankers Industries Funds—the resolution continued, the Army's part that its at­ laid off. the flag. They wouldn't deal with brings to seventeen the number and could not be used for day- tempt to hire "civil service" the longshoremen or the MCS, of tanker companies contracted Several issues in th^ beef are to-day operations. It was the longshoremen was an out­ they said, until their officials to the SIU, all of which have economic, a fact which the SIU General Fund with which the right flop. has recognized from the begin­ signed the non-c ommunist been brought imder the SIU running struggle with the ship­ ning. However, the pro-commie pledges. The SIU has fought the banner in little over a year. owners and other hostile forces officials of the longshoremen and communists at every turn Also directly involved are the Unlike the General Agree­ was carried on, it said, and that throughout its history, but that the MCS have managed, as CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial ment, which called for $12.50 fund must never be weakened. Association and the Marine Fire­ usual, to becloud the picture fact cannot be allowed to ob- across the board, except for Bos­ In order to maintain and inwith political baloney, giving the scui'e the economic facts of the uns who received $25, the tanker ciease the SIU's strength against men, Oilers and Watertenders, shipowners a chance to becloud current West Coast beef. although officials of both have wage rises correct the differen­ all possible enemies and ob­ Incidentally, what good the tials in previous contracts. the picture further with phony signed the affidavits. Indirectly, stacles, the 37 New Orleans Bro­ "cooling off period" accom­ patriotism. thers asked that a referendum but no less conclusively involved, To set things straight, the ship­ plished nobody can say. HIGH BOOSTS are the crews of all A&G and be held on a ten-dollar assess­ SUP ships on the Coast. Those receiving the greatest ment. This week the Army began increases are the OS Mainten­ The referendum ballot upon advertising for longshoremen and ance, who receives a $35 boost which the SIU membership is seamen to work cargoes and sail to $220, and the Engine Mainnow voting requires only "Yes" ships scheduled to carry supplies tenance-2nd Pumpman, who is Five more Atlantic & Gulf District contracted operators or "No" to the following ques­ to Japan and elsewhere across boosted $40.50 to" $305.50. fell into line this week and signed the General Agreement tion; the Pacific. .The unions immedi­ already agreed to by eleven major operators. In addition. (The new wage scales appear "Are you in favor of a $10.00 ately leveled a charge of strike­ on Page 15.) Calmar Steamship Company signed a supplemental agreement assessment to build the General breaking against the Army, and bringing the wage scale and overtime rate on its ships in line The overtime rate of pay in Fund?" moved to forestall the Army's with that of the General Agreement. The remainder of the the new contract calls for thf plap. Calmar agreement continues in effect until expiration on April payment of $1.15 per hour to The Army offered its jobs un­ 16, 1949. The wages on Calmar ships are retroactive to men earning under $228.23 per der finky civil service conditions. August 17. month and $1.45 to those earn­ Previously the unions had of­ The five companies to agree to the General Agreement— ing $220.23 or more per month. fered to work Army cargoes for first signed by Mississippi and the Atlantic & Gulf Steamship The SIU Negotiating Commit­ the companies under their old Operators Association, and now the pattern thr.oughout the tee, which hammered out the contract conditions, but the op­ maritime industry—are American Eastern, Atwacoal, Ponce industry-high wage boosts, has erators at this point refused to Cement Company, White Rwge and St. Lawrence Navigation. scheduled meetings with the re­ cooperate with either the Army Meanwhile, negotiations continue with Isthmian, and contracts maining tanker operators and or the unions.have been presented to the remaining SlU-contracted opera­ expects them to sign identical ARMY FAILS tors for study. contracts within the next few By ALEX MACDONALD According to the latest reports, weeks. MONTREAL—In a move des­ the Army was making no head­ tined to change the whole mari­ way at all. On Tuesday the time labor picture in Canada, Army advertised its jobs in San the Canadian District of the Francisco where six ships schedSIU took into its ranks the memfor Army cargoes were tied The SIU produced witness The exact composition of the Last Spring, the NLRB certi­ bership and contracted vessels. ^Pbargaining unit which will vote after witness to show that the fied the SIU as bargaining agent of the Canadian Lakes Seamen's " The Army had announced that the nine remaining Citie.s Serv­ company was raising a bogus on seven of CS's original ships Union, a union organized two it expected 250 job applicants a ice ships is now up to the Na­ issue. as the result of the Union's years ago to fight communist day. The first morning, there tional Labor Relations Board in smashing 5-to-l victoi-y in an FIRST PARLEY domination of Canadian mari­ were 30-odd applicants for all Washington, Lindsey Williams, election held last winter. Meanwhile, SIU negotiations jobs including other fields than Director of Organization, an­ time labor. But the NLRB refused to cer­ met with Cities Service repre­ As one of the conditions of maritime. Army spokesmen re­ nounced this week. sentatives in a preliminai-y step tify the Union on ships which fused to say whether they had accepting the Canadian union Extended hearings on the bar­ toward obtaining a conti'act for were not actually voted or were into the SIU's ranks, Pat Sul­ enough men for even one long­ gaining unit question ended the unlicensed personnel on the acquired after the voting began. livan, its president, resigned his shore gang of 14 to 18 workers. night of September 8. seven ships which were voted In a similar situation, the gov­ position. Sullivan, prior- to his The Army was expected to keep The company's efforts at the last winter. ernment board had certified the trying in San Francisco and in work in the CLSU, had been a Another meeting will be held Union for aU Isthmian ships. heai-ings were directed at ex­ Seattle. communist and official in the cluding Stewards, Bosuns, Ma­ .shortly, but no date has been set Nevertheless, the SIU now must communist - dominated Canadian The only imions actually on chinists and Pumpmen from the as yet. vote the eight new ships which strike are the CIO longshoremen, Seamen's Union. What has complicated the Cities Service has taken over led by Harry Bridges, and the unit because, the gompany said, The two unions carried on MCS, led by Hugh Bryson. Both men sailing in these ratings wei-e Cities Service case has been the plus one ship which failed to discussions and achieved Unity officials are notorious adherents supervisors within the meaning NLRB's reversal of the precedent touch an American port during it set in the Isthmian case. last winter's voting period. of the communist party line. The of the Taft-Hartley Act. (Continued on Page 4) ' Anuy Makes No Progress In Moving Coast Cargoes More Operators Sign CLSU Enters Ranks Of Sltf In Canada I NLRB To Decide Unit For New CS Election �Page Two THE SE AF AHEHS LOG Friday. Septeia)f9X 17, 184« SEAFARERS LOG published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh 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 Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Uniform Rules • Two weeks ago, the LOG published the recommen­ dations of the Committee on Uniform Registration Rules. These recommendations are repeated in this issue, and they shortly will appear in the LOG a third time. There is a good reason for printing the recommenda­ tions three times: If they are to be adopted for all ports, they must be approved by regular membership meetings which will authorize a referendum ballot on them. There­ fore, each member should have every reasonable chance to study them carefully before any action is taken. The proposal to draft uniform registration rules for all ports is part of the overall program to streamline the SIU's day-to-day operations for the benefit of every member. At present, each port has its own registration rules, a practice which worked well under the circumstances ofe the past, but which has become a source of annoyance, inconvenience and occasional unfairness in present times. The SIU is now nearing its tenth birthday. Ours is a mature Union, solidly established at the top of the maritime labor scene. The time has come to abolish the looser customs of the Union's infancy. Complaints on the variation in registration rules be­ gan piling up this year. Finally it was proposed that one set of rules suitable for all ports and fair to all members be^worked out. These recommendations are the end prod­ Hospital Patients uct of that proposal, and they were arrived at in tradi­ When entering the hospital tional, democratic SIU style. notify the delegates by post-' Port Committees were elected early this summer to card, giving your name and do the all-important spade work. The Port Committees the number of your ward. pondered the problem from all angles, listening to criti­ Mimeographed postcards cisms and suggestions from hundreds of rank-and-filers can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. of all ratings. The Port Committees made their own recommen­ Stateh Island Hospital dations which were sent to Headquarters. At Headquar­ You can contact your Hos­ ters, the Committee on Uniform Registration Rules sifted pital delegate at the Staten the recommendations from the ports, heard the" opinions These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ of still more men and finally made its own report, the as reported'by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times: one reprinted on page 16. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up hy Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. These final recommendations are believed to be com­ writing to them. (on 5th and 6th floors.) pletely fair to everybody. They eliminate the source of Thursday —- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) many beefs. No longer can a man with a high rating NEW OREANS MARINE HOSP. EDWIN D. JOHNSTON Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p,m. RUSSEL S. NEARY throw in for all jobs in his department, depriving a low J. DENNIS (on 1st and 2nd floors.) ^ % rated man of the chance to get out. Yet they are flexible EDWARD D. MILLER SAN JUAN HOSPITAL enough so that no man is frozen to one rating in which E. LIPARI R. SEIJG : OLES HOWELL jobs may be scarce. E. C. SHAFFER A. SILVESTRI L. D. RICKETTS M. EL MOUR This has- been accomplished by distributing ratings I. MONTANEZ WILLIAM A. MILLER into logical groups. To illustrate: Group one in the Deck 1^, a, a, H. C. MURPHY STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL MOBILE HOSPITAL Department includes Bosun, Bosun's Mate, Carpenter, V. P. BALLINGS A. EWING R. ARMSTRONG Deck Maintenance, Watchman—Day Work, and Store­ C. GREENE A. VANELZUELA PETE HENDERSON N. A. HUFF keeper. There is no conflict with AB, which is in the M. CASTRO F. T. REYNOLDS RALPH ARMSTRONG second group, or with OS which is in the third. Ratings J. McNEELY A. C. McALPIN SAMUEL PRICE . in other departnieqts are similarly distributed. A. JENSBY H. LOWMAN A. PISANI D. DeDUISEN It is believed that the membership will find that H. W. PETERS R. L. BARBER T. ZEMRZUSKI B. H. AMESBERRY .these rules are just what is needed to eliminate the con­ L. KAY W. H. NUNN , V. .. W. D. COVINGTON K. V. PITERSQN flicts and the injustices which sometimes have attended J. EOUYEA ft 4. 4^ O. Q. MOUMU 'Our present practices. Everybody should study them W. HUNT BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. F. JACOBSEN carefully to be ready to act upon them. R. L. JOHNSTON E. G. T. FISHER B. HARRIS K. C: CR0V7E : F. B. SHEDD E. E. GROSS C. OPPENHEIMER A. AUGUSTIN GETTIS LIGHTFOOT W. H. PERRY E. P. BADON , B. HUNT T. MANDICK . I C-.T. MITCHELL C. NANGLE J, % f Voting is now under way in all ports on the refer­ R BECKER C. W. HALLA endum for the ten-dollar General Fund Assessment. The BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. SIMMONS P. G. DAUGHERTY P. PASQUALI JOHN J. GEAGAN refe/endum ballot is the democratic, SIU way of deciding t t i H. KEHRLY EDWARD DUDEK questions of vital importance to the entire membership. ' SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL W. T. ROSS It is every member's Union duty to cast his vote, so that' CLARENCE G. CREVIER L. TICKLE C. B. VIKEN ^ ' GEORGE W. MEANEY the final result will be the full democratic expression of T. C. KELLY P. DAVASON , V. MILAZZO — the membership. Be sure you votel M. BYERS I ' P. M. KHEAUBER C. E. WILLIAMS Men Now In The Marine Hospitak Remember To Vote �Friday, September 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS TO THE RESCUE Page Three How Registration Boles Committee Did It's Job By GEORGE W. CHAMPLIN Seafarers Gene Habe, AB, and his, watch mate, identified only as "Bill," stand at the foot of the Java's accommodation ladder loading faod'and water into the junk's boat. The junk's crew and passengers were fleeing to Shanghai from the 'communists in Takubar. The Java • Mail turned over enough supplies for several trips between those points, according''to Seafarer I. H. Pepper who sent story and pictures to ths LOG. Refugees From Reds Get Aid On High Seas It was seamen to the /escue again, when the SS Java Mail spotted a Chinese junk with her flag upside down off the coast between Takubar and Shanghai. It was one o'clock the after­ noon of August 15 that the dis­ tress signal was first seen. The Java Mail immediately altered her course to investigate, accord­ ing to Seafarer I. H. Pepper, who sent in the story with the pic­ tures appearing on this page. As the big ship bore down on the junk's position, the smaller craft put out a boat. The Java Mail dropped the accommodation ladder and the Chinese Captain came aboard. It was quite a story that he told. The Skipper, speaking perfect English, related that he had taken the junk -out of Takubar 34 days before, carrying a crew of 10 and 13 passengei-s. They were refugees from com­ munist uprisings and terrorism in Takubar, he said, and were ti-ying to get to Shanghai. But the junk had run out of gasoline for the motors, and so calm was the air that the sails were all but useless. To make mattex's worse, there was food while the Java's crew and pas­ and water for only one more sengers clicked their camei-as. day. I The junk still had a hazardous The jimk's crew and passen­ voyage ahead, however, because gers obviously were in a tough the Java Mail had no gasoline situation. They could not make to send and the little ship would Shanghai without water, food have to depend on its sails. Meanwhile, those seafai-ers on and they needed gasoline. Nor the Java could be proud that could they return to Takubar, which was not only too far, but they had properly carried out a dangerous spot for any of them the basic law of the sea by re­ lieving the junk's distress, and to be found in. They were lucky that the Java averting disaster. Mail had spotted their signal. I. H. Pepper, better known as The Java's Captain oi-dei-ed "Doc," is a LOG-conti-ibutor of enough water and food to cari*y long standing. He is always alert the junk for several tidps be­ to accounts of dramatic maritime tween Takubar and Shanghai, events such as this one. The LOG lowered to the junk's boat. is ever on the lookout for stories The Chinese Captain received of this kind, and all Seafarers the emei-gency supplies grate­ ai'e urged to send them in. Picfully and headed back to his tui-es ai-e not necessary, but they hungi*y passengers and crew, help. 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. • The Committee on Registra- • a freighter Bosun would be via tion Rules for the Poil of New' a Watch AB's berth. No freighter York sat on Friday, June 18, Bosun should attempt a tanker 1948; and the Union Committee without first sailing one as AB, sat in New York on Monday, Quartermaster, or Deck-MaintenJuly 26, 1948. I was privileged anceman. One who has never to be a member, for the Deck been on a large passenger ship Department, of both Committees ought not to sail higher than and Chairman of the latter. Bosun's Mate on his first trip. The SEAFARER LOG of June Comparable conditions exist in 25 carried the i-eport of the first the other departments. Committee, together with editor­ Following discussion, .(Chairman Jack Greenhaw's excellent sug­ ial comment. The Union Committee's acti­ gestion that we recess and each vities were reported on July 30, department separately draw up its own recommendations, was and its recommendations first adopted. The resulting thrCe sets published September third. It is generally understood that of recommendations were, in the object of these activities is each case, accepted by the Com­ to achieve a workable set of mittee of the Whole. Copies of rules on job registration, uni­ these recommendations were formly applicable to all ports. sent to Headquarters, as were Referendum ballot will be those of such outport commit­ used to incorporate them into tees as submitted them. general body of the ShipTHE UNION COMMITTEE g Rules. Then all rules con­ The Union Committee was cerning our bread and butter elected to sit when the recom­ will be standardized, except Dis­ mendations of the several outpatchers' Rules. ports were in hand. All Halls Flexibility in this respect is except San Juan and New Or­ necessary, as both physical and leans submitted recommenda­ economic conditions vary from tions. Fortunately, the Commit­ port to port. Differences in top­ tee was able to hale before it ography and transportation must Earl (Bull) Sheppard, and Cal be considered. Tanner, Port Agents of New Or­ The object of this article is to leans and Mobile, respectively. acquaint the membership with Bull was able to enlighten us the aims these two -ommittees oh the New Orleans' attitude; and—insofar as we were able to and both were of much assist­ determine here in New York— ance to the Committee as Ag­ the other port committees, had ents of our two largest passen­ in mind. ger ship ports. NEW YORK COMMITTEE Other persons haled before us, by both Brother Greenhaw and The Port Committee members myself, on one or both occasions, each aired his particular views. were, as I remember it: Paul All the Union officials available Hall, Secretary-Treasurer; Lindwere haled before the Commit­ tee, in order that we might have ^ sey Williams, Director of Or­ Paul Gonsorchik, the benefit of their views and ganization; New York Dispatcher; Joe Alexpei'ience, and the use of data gina. New York Port Agent; Bob in Headquarter's files. Matthews, Assistant SecretaryThe factors stressed in the Treasurer; and various rank and discusions were: file oldtimers. 1. Protection of unrated jobs— In fact, the meetings were thus rated men were declared in­ never closed to any interested eligible for unrated jobs. 2. Protection of handicapped Brothers. During the period of men—thus, such jobs as Fire- discussion by the Committee of Watchmen and Banana-Watch­ the Whole, the objectives of the men are reserved for men over New York Committee were re­ 50 years old, in conformity with viewed and stressed. The recoinmendations of all Paragraph 23 of the present Shipping Rules; and Ordinai-ies ports were carefully considered, who, because of physical defects, and emphasis laid upon the fact caimot obtain, or have lost, AB that all rules must possess prac­ tickets, have had Day-Workers' tical workability, and be so jobs thrown open to them, pro­ framed as to satisfy the demands vided that they can qualify in of the majority of the member­ ship. other respects. Furthermore, these rules 3. Protection of the inherent American right to improve one's should better the position of the condition. Let me expatiate on Union, not weaken or embar­ rass it, and help toward achieve­ this last. Under the regrettable one- ment of the high ideals of our i-ating registration rule in force ancient profession. As finaUy amended, the recom­ in New York at the present mendations of each department time, it was stressed that there subcommittee was received and is little incentive for ^ young men to study for all ratings in concurred in by the Committee their departments, if, after hav­ of the Whole. ing cai-ned them, they will then be deprived of the opportunity to use them freelj', and at will. Furthermore, oldtimers stressed The membership has gone the fact that a good Seafarer on record to prefer charges never stops studying the details, against zill gashounds and both old and new, of his chosen performers as well as the profession. men who willfully destroy or To take some cases in the steal ships gear. The SIU has writer's own deck department: no place for men who ruin a Bosun who has never sailed a the good conditions the Seatrain, but would like to do Union wins for them. Take so to round out his experience, action in shipboard meetings would have to make at least against men guilty of these one trip as a Car-Deckman. things. The only route to the Bosun's job on a V-4 (Moran txig) for On Performers A traditional sign of distress at sea is an upside-down flag. When the SS Java Mall sighted this Chinese junk with its flag reversed, the big ship altered its course to rush to the rescue. The junk with 23 aboard was 34 days at sea. nearly out. of food and water and completely , out of gasoline for its engines. Its sails were useless in the calm air. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four CLSU Enters Ranks Of SIO In Canada FrfeU^y. September 17, 194» WHAT tTWMIC. (Confinned from Page I) through talks arranged by Frank Hall, chairman of the negotiatuig committee for 18 internatioijal railway brotherhoods. CLEARS PICTURE In making the announcement of the absorbtion of the CLSU into the SIU, it was revealed that the CLSU does not retain AL. CARMOEGA. Messman: E. D. ODOM. Clttef Cook: , 'C its ident^, but simply comes '' '' As far as the Messmen are I am in favor of the report of into the ^U's Canadian District. liiKt the uniform registration Commit­ 5|his move makes clear the some­ concerned. I Ihink Ihe Committee, because it gives men in what rhuddled state of Canad­ iee's proposals are very good and every rating a chance.^ I sail as ian Lakes and deep sea mari­ fair. II is very wise to break down the jobs into two groups— Chief Cook. This proposed time labor. grouping of registration, will , The joining of the two unions rated and unrated—as they have mean tifkt I can ship Steward if was not greeted with applause done. Most of the Messmen who a job comes up, as well as Cook. from all quarters, however. The register as Messmen and Utilities At the same time it protects men CP-dominated CSU looked upon get beat out very often by men the move as a threat to its hold in the higher ratings under the sailing Messman from being on the Canadian seamen and present rules. Under the pro­ bumped by men with ratings, searched for reprisal weapons. posed rules, Messmen and Utili­ yho ought to sail in their ratr In Canada's highest labor un­ ties will have a much better ing. I like to feel that the regis­ it, the Trades And Labor Con­ chance of being shipped tration rules will be the same in gress, the president of which much sooner than they are now. what ever port I pay off in. This supports the CSU, fireworks are If the Committee's recommenda­ uniform registering system will expected when the group meets tions are adopted, men in these insure greater fairness for all un­ cLvssiiications will not have to der our present rotary shipping next month. compete with all other ratings. procedure. , LINES DRAWN yhe communist and anti-com­ ROQUE REMOS, UtUity: IRWIN MOEN; AB: munist camps will draw battle If- these proposals are accepted •I like this grouping of jobs lines and thrash out the matter. for registraticm, especially the It is felt that the new SIU in referendum vote, it will mean • strength will be the signal for allQw«mc« made lot OS unable protection for men—such as me a general house cleaning of com­ to get AB tickets becaitse of —who ship as Messman. It will physical disabilities. Allowing munists. enable us to take the jobs of them to ship as rated day work­ The CLSU gave several rea­ sons for joining ranks with the Messmen and Utility without ers gives them the incentive to SIU. Among them was the feel­ worrying about higher rated work for higher ratings. This ing that the SIU is a stronger men beating us out. The higher proviskm is a fair one and one organization and is reliable, re­ rated men can still ship out in I'm glad to see, even though I'm sponsible and strongly antiall ratinge except these two, so okay for watch standing. I see communist. Also, as an affiliate they're not penalized. It only that the group system is equal-' of the AFL, it is entitled to the keeps them from taking the un­ ly well set-up for the men of support of all Canadian labor. rated jobs and thus harming the other departments, so there This the CLSU did not have, as those of us who can choose should be no reason for the >« : it had been affiliated with the from only the two unrated Stew­ membership not to vote in favor Catholic Syndicate of Quebec. ards Department jobs. When of the change. I can't see where The CLSU's position in Can­ these proposals come up for a this holds any man back from adian maritime had been more vote, I'm going to vote in fav­ advancing. In fact, it protects of strategy than numbers, al­ the men all around. or of the change. though the outfit had contracts DIMAS CORTEZ, Deck Maint.: with four companies covering DUTCHY MOORE, Oh. Elec.: ninety ships. I think the way the Headquar­ One of the most discussed and Dave Joyce, Secretary-Treas­ controversial issues on registra­ ters Committee has sifted the urer of the SIU's Canadian Dis­ tion has been requirement for proposals of the port committees trict, signed the agreement be­ registering in one rating. There and presented a combined ver­ tween the two unions for the is no flexibility or choice for the SIU. sion is a good job. However, I men with higher ratings v under QUESTION: The Headiq^uarters CQmmittee's recommendations for a Union-wide, uniform system of rules for registration were report^ out two weeks ago, and was published in the LOG of September 3. What do you think of the proposals? (The Committee's recommen­ dations are reprinted on Page 16 of this issue to insure fullest membership knowledge of the proposed rules before they go to refei*endum vote.) <a, • iililii WFTU President Calls h Commie-Controlled MARGATE, England — The World Federation of Trade Un­ ions was denounced before the British Trades Union Congress here "by Arthur Deakin, British union leader, and president of the Soviet-dominated world labor body. In an addi-ess to the annual meeting of the BTUC, Deakin declared that the WFTU has been completely captured by the Communists and is being used as an agency to carry out the policies of the Cominform and as a platform for advancing So^ viet propaganda. He charged that WFTU agents are busy stirring up trouble in Malaya and other parts of Asia. Deakin's remarks coincided with the traditional position of the American Federation of Labor which has consistently lought the WFTU and exposed it a a "tool of the Kremlin." " Unlike the British labor move­ ment and the CIO, which have participated in the WFTU, the AFL refused to become affiliated with the organization. think we need further clarifica­ tion on the groupings, especially for the Deck Department. The recommendations say that when men are not available in one group, qualified men in the next lower group may throw in for a job. By this method the men in Group III would get preference if no men in Group II are around for a job. I don't think this is exactly fair. I think in this case the man available with the highest rating should get it. this method. On the ship I was aboard during the past two months this issue came up sev­ eral time at our meetings and letters were sent to Headquarters telling of our views. In my opinion the Committee's recom­ mendations seem to be quite fair to men of all ratings, with the possible exception of the Deck Engineer, who has high qualifi­ cations and should be allowed to register in Group I of the Deck. IVAN WHITNEY, FOW^ As far as Group II, Engine, is concerned I think the Deck- Engi­ neer should come under Group I, owing to ihe fact that his pay is much more than the rest of Group II, I am in favor of the general recommendations for i group registering, because it is a lot fairer to those men who ' ' have all ratings: and at the same , time protects men who have not gotten the top ratings from being , ' beaten out on a whim. I will be especially glad, if these recom­ mendations are ad<9ted, to know that the registration procedure will be the same in whatever port I may come into. JOSEPH DeCABO, Bosun; I like the proposals the Com­ mittee has shaped up. If they are adopted, we can be sure of qualified men in all ratings at all times in all ports. Also they are flexible enough so that you wouldn't be blocked out of a job the way you would be regis­ tering in just one rating. As a Bosun, I could be registered for five jobs in the first Deck group, which is okay. I wouldn't be cutting out any guy that's regis­ tered AB, and nobody registered AB would be cutting me out. You would always know right where you stood no matter what port you were in. We need some rules like these. �•afttottiMfi 17. am TME SE AE AKERS ElOe Page Five Shipping Slows F^r Port Mobile; Meiobership Okays AssessrooKt By GAL TANNER Ore Ships Largely Responsible For Good Shipping In Baltimore By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping is back on the downgrade, but we ;*io expect it to go up a bit in the week to come. We still have plenty of men on the beach, most of them having come in from other ports. They seem to think this is the best port for shipping, which perhaps it is. It certainly is as good a port as you can find if you count those Oie boats, and the membeiwho doesn't count them is mak­ ing a big mistake. Those ships are in every week, and some weelcs there's one to catch every day or sol Nevertheless a lot of men hate to take those ships. Just why, we "don't know. They are good ships and they make short trips. They are getting to be better feedei^ all the time. Most im­ portant of all, they represent a lot of jobs the Organizers worked hard to get. depriving the crew of a few things, notably milk. Quite a wise guy, wasn't he? He will hear more of the beef. We are voting on the 10-dollar assessment down here. Appar­ ently everybody knows what it's for and v/hat to do about it. The answer is to vote "Yes," in case you haven't heard. That is, vote "Yes" if we want to keep our strength. We could get caught short some day and be placed in a bad spot, if we don't have the assessment. Suppose we were lockd out! Think that one over. GIVES ANSWER This assessment could save the life of the SIU on a dark day. Don't forget: We are still in a fight, eve'n if we have a two-year •Bur IS IT For the protection of the crew's gear and the riiip's equipment, and for the proteeti<m of the SIU iagteement, men standing gangway watches should remain at their post, in the same man­ ner as the Fireman below must stand his watch. Gang­ ways cannot be covered from the messhall or foc'sle. The gangway watch is as much a part of our agree­ ment with the shipowners as the wage scale. The job is. easy and the overtime earn­ ed on the weekends fattens the final payoff bundle. Stick by that gangway when on watch. Port 5m Jum Still Malatalns Top Shlppa^ By SAL GOLLS EVERYBODY LOSES When the Union fails to de­ liver a crew, the company takes men off the dock. Each and every one of us is the loser when this happens, as it does on occasions. The company does not exactly love unions. Last week we had five payoffs. To give you an idea, three of them were Ore vessels. The bther two were a Calmar and an Alcoa. In the same stretch, we had seven sign-ons, of which three were Ore ships. The rest were two Isthmians, a Calmar and an Alcoa. What the Ore ships mean to this port is pretty obvious. Except for a Stewai'd on Al­ coa's J. W. Cullen who was a gashound, the payoffs and signons were clean ones. Thi.s Stewward, who caused a. little trouble, cut his stores to allow himself some whiskey aboard, thei>eby Gangway Watch conti-act. , You iiave to keep those companies up to the mark every day. If we let down our guard, they'll jump us—contract or no contract. We didn't win those contracts for nothing. And we can't keep them for nothing. "Yes" is the answer. "Yes" guarantees a strong Union. We have a touch of the West Coast lock-out in Baltimore. The MFOWW and MGS are picket­ ing one ship so far. "The boys in the hospital are doing fine. They are anxious to get out—and vote. Boston Seafarers Are Awaiting Weekly Educatienal Meetings By ERNEST B. TILLEY SAN JUAN — Shipping has been tops here for the last six weeks. We even have had to ship some men on emergency cards because of the shortage of members around these parts. The MV Ponce helped out last week by paying off and taking a full crew. In addition to the Ponce, which belongs to the Ponce Cement Company, we had six Bull Line vessels and a Wa­ terman in transit. The Bulls were the SS Jean, Aifiyn, Suzanne, Mae, Rosario and Elizabeth. The Waterman was the Monarch of the Seas. MOBILE—Shipping was dead slow last week in the Port-of Mobile, with approximately 67 bookmen and 17 permits shipped. We had a total of six payoffs and three sign-ons for the week. This week we lost two Liber­ ties to the boneyard fieet, the Lyman Stewart, and the Isaac Singer—both had been running for Alcoa on the bauxite tiade for a long time. Another Alcoa Liberty, the Henry Rice, is due in today and also is headed for the boneyard. Ships paying off this week were the Alawai, Daniel Huger, Lafayette, Waternian; the Ly­ man Stewart and Isaac Singer, Alcoa. The Wild Ranger, Water­ man, came in from the Puerto Rico run and paid off. ry, Malcolm Cieutat, Eugeitte Morgan, G. flaleel, B. Graham. GENERAL FUND The main topic of conversa­ tion around the Hall now is the $10 General Fund Assessment, and the good it is going to do the organization, if the mem­ bership votes it. In the talks around the Hall, everyone expressed their opin­ ion as being in favor of it. They all realize that, while we have the strongest maritime Un­ ion in the business today, we are losing jobs every day while the ships are being put in the boneyard with a consequent loss of revenue. All of the members know a Union is only as strong as its finances; and they are all anx­ ious to keep the SIU the strong­ est organization in the mai'itime industry. Another topic of conversation around the Hall is the recom­ mendation of the committee on registration. All of the members seem to be in favor of the re­ port. GOOD GREW All were in exceptionally good shape, with practically no beefs. The Wild Ranger, in particular, has a heads-up crew that doesn't tolerate any performing, and has a fine set of delegates. Ships signing on for the week were the Alawai, headed for Bremen, Hamburg, Rotterdam, NO BEEFS and Antwerp; the Lafayette, for Germany; the Daniel Huger for On the labor and organizing Japan and Korea; the Pegasus scene in Mobile, everything for the bauxite run, and the seems to be pretty quiet right Wild .Ranger on continuous ar­ now, with no beefs hanging fire. ticles for Puerto Rico. We seldom have anything in All sign-ons were accomplished this port that is not organized, with a minimum of trouble, with with the exception of foreign all slop chests checked prior to flag ships. signing on, and all necessary There is nothing new on the repairs made. unemployment insurance situa­ The Hospital Patrolman re­ tion right now. We are still ports he made the hospital and waiting for a Supreme Court found everything in good shape. decision to see which way things The following men are in the are going to go. Mobile Hospital: R. Armstrong, The bottom half of our build­ Pete Henderson, F. T. Reynolds, ing should be ' vacated by the A. C. McAlpin, H. Lowman, H. end of this month and, as soon W. Peters, B. H. Amesberry, W. as we can get started with the D. Covington. necessary renovations and re­ Some of the oldtimers sweat­ pairs, we will make it one of ing out the beach in Mobile now the finest Union Halls in the include E. Goodwin, Bennie Tur­ country. ner, B. Johnsen, L. Cheeseman, Members are again invited to W. Reynolds, L. F. Davis, Harold send in any suggestions before Westphal, James Moore, H. Cur­ we get started. WILFUL WIPER There were some minor over­ time beefs aboai-d the Ponce, which were settled to every­ body's satisfaction. The princi­ pal trouble was with a Wiper wliu was in arrears in dues for four months and all assessments for 1048. This Wiper was quite a char­ acter. He didii't want to pay his dues, he said. To make things look a little worse, ho apparently refused to do his work or cooperate with the rest of the crew in any 'way. SUNNY ISLE BOSTON — The members in and that in the contract, as the We had four days of rain and the IPort of Boston are still walk­ men don't go by it anyway. wind on the Island. However, We have started to vote on ing around with their chest we didn't get the hurricane, the General Fund Assessment pushed way but telling one and up here. When the time comes which headed for North Caro­ turned out to all that they are members of for the tally I think you will lina but finally sea. We're having sunshine the SIU, and add that they have find Boston solidly back of it. again, but this time of year you By the time you read this, we the besT Negotiating Committee will have laid up all of our have to be wary in this part in the maritime industry, which of the world. summer boats for the season. had just tied up contracts that As for shipping — there just Some of Ihe oldtimers around iare way out in front of the doesn't seem to be any payoffs are A. Gonzalez, F. Mateo, L. scheduled for this Port. We Jiave D. Mullis, F. P. Marquez, D. rest of the waterfront. There are plenty of men not had one in the last two Kenney and J. Tassin. D. Trefethen and L. A. "Vila around here who are looking weeks, and don't know of any are going back to sea after coming up. forward to our Tuesday educa­ But never let it be said that five years ashoi-e. J. Dean just tional program meetings. They realize that there is plenty to the men on the beach here are got off the Ponce to put in a not out to organize the unor­ little vacation time. learn—even for the oldtimers There are only four Seafarers jf we are to live up to our con- ganized! There is never a ship jtracts all the way. To prevdht in the area that is not'covered : in the Marine Hospital here now, ithe companies from saying that to see if there is a job to land and all of them look forward to 'getting out in a few days. there is no need of having thisi for the SIU. From The Sixth Deck By EDDIE BENDER The Union books are closed at the present time, and will re­ main closed until such time as the membership votes to open them again. Certain permitmen, however, who are helping the or­ ganizational drives by sailing the unorganized ships, are issued books from time to time through the recommendation of the Di­ rector of Organization. It is not an easy task doing this organizing work among a bunch of non-Union men on the unorganized ships. It entails loss of cabbage on one hand, and plenty of headaches on the other. Yet it hn.s its cnmpen.sations. The Union-minded permitman can be proud of a good job done in helping the Union to expand and obtain more ships, which will mean more jobs on the board in the days ahead. And the Union, in turn, sees to Jt that such men, get their books in a much shorter space of time than would otherwise be the case. It is a wise policy not jo pester the Patrolmen by continually asking if you can get a book. They have plenty to do without constantly going over this ex- planation. When the books are opened again the announcement will be printed in the LOG. Keep a close check on each issue. These fellows new holding permits who hope to obtain their books now should contact the Organizers for advice on how to go at a job on the unorganized ships—they will be " more than willing to give whatever advice or help they can. It is best for permitmen aspiring for membership in the organization to keep their permit in good standing at all times, as this is an excellent asset when applying for probationary iiionibership. Here are the qualification.s for membership, if and when the books are opened: First, a permitman must have 18 months paid-up time on his Permit. Second, a year's sea-time as d permitman. Third, a rating other than Messman, Ordinary Seaman, or Wiper. Fourth, strike clearances for all strikes. Fifth, be paid up in full for all monies due the Union. �Friday, Baptaubfr 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Michigan 'Little T-H' Law Ruled Invalid RESTING AND WORKING Strike Keeps . Frisco Shipping At Standstill LANSING, Mich.—The Michi­ gan State Supreme Court ruled that the anti-labor Bonine-Tripp law, know as the "little TaftHartley law," was invalid. The law, which has been un­ der bitter attack by organized labor in this industrial state, pro­ vided for compulsory arbitration of disputes in public utilities and hospitals. It also set" up a sys­ tem of pre-strike elections and bargaining procedui-e for nonutility disputes and prohibited mass picketing. The court held that the section providing to compulsory arbitra­ tion of utility strikes was "in­ separably involved in' the entire act" and that the whole 1947 law —the object of bitter attack by labor unions—was invalid. By A. S. CARDULLO SAN FRANCISCO —Are our faces red? After sending out an urgent SOS to all ports for rated men, the strike came along and really froze things from Seattle down to San Diego. The only things moving in the harbors are the fish and the current. We take everything back, fel­ lows—stay away from western shores, if you really want to ship. Stay away, there's nothing doing on the West Coast! LIT THE FIRE Here in the port of Frisco we started our stewpot the minute the strike hit. It's been kept up on a voluntary basis. The way things stand at the present moment, while the pockets ofj the boys who are strikebound' here may be empty, their stom­ achs are full of Michelet's cook­ ing. . Frenchy feels pretty good about the whole thing. The boys on the chowline are so broke they don't complain about the food. He really feels that his cook­ ing is the thing that's making them go back for seconds. For Sunday dinner he has a "Jake Shuler Vinegar Fie" featured. Here's hoping for the best! VOTING HEAVY Voting has been very heavy. The first few days we ran out of ballots. We asked the longshoremen to release three of our ships which are light, alongside the dock here in Frisco. They re­ fused, on the grounds that the raotJ's Qotso- »F HASTME STRENSTHI «- Norman Maffie, one of Ihe Seafarers' outstanding artists, sketched these two Brothers aboard the Santa Clara Vic­ tory. In the picture above. Brother Wilde, AB, curls up in his sack with a good book and seems to be having a pleasant time. On the other hand. Brother Whipple, below, is hard at work sewing reel covers. He apparently enjoys doing his job under SIU conditions. 3; 4. 4. New York Shipping Holds Steady Despite Trutking Tie-Up By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Shipping in this port for the past several weeks has been just idling along at a leisurely pace — no spurts, no dips, just a steady plod. That's the way it is again this week. As usual rated men in the deck and engine departments find it not too bad, but Stewards Depart­ ment men in all ratings are up against slow shipping. We expected shipping to be ship will go to some other port crimped by the trucking strike, and handle diverted cargo. which has been imderway in this We explained our position to city for the past two weeks but, the longshoremen. We are an for some unknown reason, ship­ East Coast outfit and not on ping hasn't been affected to any strike—yet our ships were be­ degree, as far as we can deter­ ing tied up here, while West mine. Coast ships were sailing on the In fact, the number of ships East Coast with crews from the hitting this port in transit has striking Unions, We felt this increased. The Teamsters are , was unfair to us. out for increases up to 25c an hour, plus fringe benefits. The NO DICE best the trucking concerns offer After the first refusal it was is a 15c boost with no extras. again referred to a West Coast Committee of strikers, who also On the payoff parade we handled the usual number of turned us down. neat ones. Waterman ships in H. Hoover, Wiper on the Steel i port were the Currier and City Inventor, had a furmy experi­ of Alma. The Stockton, a freight ence with the Chief Engineer. ^ip, was in for Carras, and the He sounded fuel tanks from ten Steel Maker was paid off for in the morning until eleven Isthmian. o'clock at night, at which time the Chief knocked him off stat­ Bull Line sent the Angelina, ing that he would buy him a Emilia and Cornelia. The last mentioned will be around beer and square things up. awhUe, until she gets cargo com­ The Chief felt so hurt when, mitments. Hoover turned in for overtime for doing the work, that he The week's payoffs were also wouldn't buy any beer. bolstered by the arrival of the Marine Star and Robin Hood for the Robin Line, and the Alger for South . Atlantic. Not a bad bunch of ships for the week, and all of those mentioned gave the Patrolmen easy times. ^ is the duty of all of us to live up to that contract. We can't scream "contract violation" to the company, if our hands are not clean. ALL WENT WELL In connection with this, the standing of gangway watch is a contractual obligation. It's not a concession to the shipowner—it is a shipboard job we won after a lot of wrangling. It is just as much a part of a deck man's job as that of the fireman, who must stand watch below. Gangway watches give the deck men a chance to increase their earnings a great deal, thanks to the weekend overtime. The same was true on the signon front, wherein all went well. Several "in transits" hit port and called for men, which ser^'es to boost the shipping figures. Now that the shipping picture is spotty and companies are lay­ ing off crews for lack of cargo, it is a good idea for crewmen to get a statement from the ship's Skipper attesting to the fact that they were laid' off and did not quit. This is especially true of Waterman ships. H a man is forced to leave a ship due to the company's de­ cision, a statement to that fact will expedite his application for unemployment pay. If the statement is not received, the company will claim he quit the ship. Pi-otect yourself and cut the red tape right on the ship before the payoff. Just a word or two on the new contracts and gangway watches: When the new agreements with the operators were submit­ ted to the membership for ratifi­ cation, the men voted to accept the new set-up. By this they didn't only agree to the new wage boosts, but they also agreed to abide by all the other clauses and provisions. It TOOSTS EARNINGS X'A^ <5AM<&WAY WATC+t./ watches are stood is right at the gangway proper. It's the watch's job to check all persons boarding the ship and protect the ship's property as well as his own personal ef­ fects. A crew can never feel its gear is secure if a gang of foulups are standing gangway watches. It's your job, so do it in SIU style. I'll sign off after a word on missing ship: I don't have to impress on anyone the importance of making a ship, once dispatched. It's no joke during these days of tough shipping to learn that a man has missed a ship and the ship has sailed short. Undoubtedly, several men wanted that job and would have stuck with it, but it wa» lost due to the antics of one char­ acter who didn't know what time it was. CHECK THE BOARD SO there is no reason for feeling put out when your time comes. On some ships it has been found that the men think gang­ way watch can be stood from a seat in the messroom or while flopped on their sacks. The only place I know of where gangway It is up to each man to check the sailing board before heading ashoi-e. No lame excuses about the ship leaving early will be listened to. If the rest of the crew made it in time, the blame is yours, not the sailing board's. Here's an afterthought, sug­ gested by the cool weather here in New York. If it is cold aboai'd your .ship and the heat is not on, notify the Union Hall as soon as possible. This was. the cause of many beefs last winter and we want to nip them in the bud this season. �t'tlday, 8»tfieittber 17, lUB T H E S'E A^ F A R E HS L O G Pa^d SeT«n * Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief SAN JUAN — Chairman, S. Colls 21085; Recording Secretary, R. V. Ortis, 6141; Reading Clerk, A. P. Je'^sen, 21100. New business of other Branches read and accepted. The Agent reported that he had had the cooperation of the members in filling the shoregang jobs that had come in during the last four weeks. He pointed out that some 300 jobs had been involved, and that the ships' officers had been pleased with the showing of the Union. The SecretaryTreasurer's financial report was posted. The Resolution from New Orleans for a $10 General Fund Assessment was read and carried by a hand vote. Motion to send a letter to the SecretaryTreasurer explaining the need for a new Hall in Puerto Rico. Amended that when such a Hall is obtained that it be fixed up to the standard of other SIU Halls. CaiTied. One minute of silence was observed for de­ parted Brothers. _ Under Good and Welfare the membership ex­ pressed their pleasure with the way things were running in the Port. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P. M. with 31 full books, and 14 permits present. t X t BALTIMORE ^ Chairman, A1 Stansbury, 4883; Recording Sec­ retary, Ben Lawson, 894; Read­ ing Clerk, Dolar Stone, 1986. A&6 Shipping From Aug. 24 To Sept 7 PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans.T^...; Galveston San Juan San Francisco GRAND TOTAL .". , , REG. DECK REG. ENG. 35 166 37 116 142 20 14 208 174 62 28 23 154 25 101 85 7 19 244 128 47 25 28 86 168 -v 488 28 90 74 291 64 291 4 31 12 45 227 679 156 458 25 134 18 71 (No shipping due 10 10 168 132 43 44 125 116 25 22 15 9 9 9 66 62 145 116 66 62 36 20 to strike.) 1,002 858 804 708 Tampa building in top shape. Agent repoi-ted, and other unions were sending congratulations on its excellence. Photographers making official shots of building inside and out. Tampa financial report. accepted. Under Good and Welfare, several Brothers hit deck to express enthusiasm for proposed assessment now being voted upon. Suggested Agent go to Miami to vote members there. Minute of silence for de­ parted Brothers. 150 members present. ^ & GALVESTON — Chairman, Keith Alsbp, 78511; Recording Secretary. Jack Kelly, G-10; Reading Clerk, W. R. Brightwell. 7279. The following members Were Obligated: C. Mecum, W. Ragauski, W. Cally, L. Spivey, W. Nel­ Galveston minutes and finan­ son, S. Mills, George W. Martair, Roy W. Burkitt. The Baltimore cial report read, and approved. minutes and financial report of Secretary-Treasurer's report and Headquarters' report read and approved. Minutes of other Branches read and accepted. Agent, Patrolman and Dispatcher made reports Which were ap­ proved. Dispatcher said 134 men had registered in two-week period and that 171 had shipped. Communication from Headquar­ August 25 were read and a^ ters record regarding social reg­ cepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's ister read and accepted. Minute weekly financial report of August of silence for departed Brothers. 28 was accepted. New Business Meeting adjourned with 55 mem­ of Branch meetings was read bers present. and accepted. The Agent and XXX Patrolmen made their reports SAN FRANCISCO — Chair­ and were accepted. The Dis­ man, William McKay, 8; Reading patcher reported 291 registered, Clerk, C. W. Cothran, 50317; and 334 shipped. The meeting Recording Secretary, A1 Bern­ stood in silence for one minute stein, 21065. in memory of olir departed Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ fare, a number of Brothers spoke on the $10 General Fund Assessmentj pointing out that it was-a good thing for the Uiiion. Meet­ ing adjourned at 8:30 P. M. with 350 members present. S" J/ 4'. TAMPA — Chairman, J. L. Jones, 2898; Reading Clerk, A. J. Baker, 32313; Recording Secre­ tary, M. Franggos, 31884. Previous minutes read and ap­ proved. New business of other Branches Tead and accepted. Acropted communication from Ne­ gotiating Committee with vote of thanks and Confidence. Secre­ tary-Treasurer's report rea& and approved. Jde Wread, A. Swensott and N. Ellis elected to serve as a Balloting Committee. Dis­ patchers report, revealing slow state of shipping, accepted. Agent reported shipping to be poor for two weeks past with the "outlook not very bright. However, Agent said, three ships were due in and two of them already had asked for replace­ ments. There might be even more replacements, he added. I tugboats, and 5 standbys, for a grand total of 422 shipped. The Secretary-Treasurer's report was accepted. The following mem­ Obligated: W. B. SHIPPED TOTAL bers were STWDS. SHIPPED Gates, V. D. Bruhnell, A. R. Faclane, W. P. Hopkins, E. Cain, 8 ' 28 J. P. Shaughnessy, V. H. Sand­ 132 432 ers, J. B. Gunter, F. G. Hays. 31 118 The meeting stood one minute iv> 93 334 silence for departed Brothers 25 72 Meeting adjourned 8:50 P. M 6 30 with 340 present. 7 25 XXX 48 176 MOBILE — Chairman, J. "Mor­ 153 414 rison. 24213; Reading Clerk, H. 43 171 J. Fischer, 59; Recording Secre­ .25 81 tary, L. Lord, 192. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED PECK 2,664 getting us the best contract and highest wages in the industry. Under Good and Welfare several Brothers asked if it would be feasible to open an A&G Hall in Honolulu* Minute of silence was observed for departed Brothers. 4> 4> 4< SAVANNAH—Chairman, Billy Harrison, 36878; Recording Secre­ tary, S. J. Colcock, 38407. Branch minutes having New Business read and accepted, Agent Charles Starling reported that shipping was fair, and ex­ pected to pick up in the next SHIPPED ENG. 602 571 1,881 curred with. The Agent was in­ structed to see that the fine was « paid. A Balloting Committee for the General Fund Assessment was elected from the floor. Brother Antonio Collello was obligated. The membership ob­ served one minute's silence for departed Brothers. Under New Business a motion carried to raise the Hospital benefits from $3 to $5. Motion made to have the Agent purchase the rotary converter motor now on trial for the loudspeaker, at the price of $50. Carried. Motion carried to ask the Secretaiy-Treasurer to meet with the Alcoa SS Com­ pany in regard to men shipped from Boston to Canada not re­ ceiving subsistance money for the tt-ip. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. with 80 book men present. New Business of Branches read and accepted. The report froih Headquarters was read and ac­ cepted. The Resolution froih New Orleans on the $10 General Fund Assessment i-ead for the second time and accepted. The Agent's verbal report was made and accepted. A motion was made under New Business that the Secretary-Treasurer be asked to come to Mobile for the pur­ pose of helping plan the renova­ tion and alterations of the build­ ing, which the SIU owns, and which we are to take full posses­ sion of by the end of the month. Under discussion it was brought out that in the past he had .played a part in helping plan the renovations and alterations of SIU Halls in various ports and that his experience would be of great help to us in planning our Hall. Carried unanimously. Patrolmen Jordan, Morris, and Morrison made their reports, which were accepted. The Dis­ patcher reported 679 registered and 176 shipped. There was dis- two weeks. He paid off the Wil­ liam Carson, Alexander Clay, XXX Dorothy, and Cape Race with NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, only minor beefs. It was the Johnny Johnston, 53; Recording Dorothy's last run into this Port. Secretary, Herman Troxclair, The tanker New London took a 5743; Reading Clerk, Buck Ste­ few replacements in Jackson­ phens, 76. ville. The Secretai-y-Treasurer's report and his financial report The New Orleans financial re­ were accepted. Barry B. Tippins, ports of Aug. 28, and Sept. 4, and Marvin Oliver, James H. Manucy the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ were obligated. Under Good cial report of Aug. 21 were read and Welfare there was discussion and accepted. The minutes of cussion under Good and Welfare on« placing a coca cola machine Branches holding New Business about the Doorman. Agent Tan­ in the new Hall when everything were read and accepted. The ner informed the members that is straightened out and hanging Agent reported the affairs of the all Doormen are to bo eliminated curtains. Meeting adjourned at Port were in good shape. There in all ports. Meeting adjourned were ten payoffs and four sign at 8:30 with 249 members 7:30, P. M. ons in the past two weeks. He present. XXX XXX BOSTON — Chairman, H. J. reported on the special Agents PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Cashman, 40363; Reading Clerk, Conference. Over the weekend E. B. Tilley, 75; Recording Sec­ someone burglarized the Hall L. A. Gardner. 3697; Reading and stole money froni the ma­ Clerk, D. C, Hall, 43372; Record­ retary, L. N. Johnson, 108. New Business of Branches chines. It was recommended ing Secretary, G. H. Seeberger, holding meetings was read and New Business of Branch min­ that the tenants who are renting 6932. accepted. The Secretary-Treas­ utes read and accepted. The the old Hall be allowed to re­ New Business of Branches urer's report was accepted. The Agent took the deck to tell the pair the roof and deduct the Agent reported on the recent membership of the program costs from the rent. The Agent holding meetings was read and Agents Conference in New York drawn up at the Emergency recommended that a committee accepted. Special meetings min­ and the currCht West Coast Agents Conference in New York be elected right away to start utes from New Yoi-k, Baltimore, watei-fz-ont situation. Accepted. the preceeding week, and asked balloting on the $10 General New Orleans, Norfolk, and San The Branch financial report was that the Port of Boston go- all Fund Assessment, and he urged Fvancisco were read and ac­ accepted. A communication from out to see that this policy is the membership to vote yes in cepted. Great Lakes and SUP The Agent the Mayor of San Francisco re­ lived up to. He stated that the order to build up the Union for minutes w^ere filed. garding the status of seamen in educational program for the men the tough times ahead. It was reported that shipping had been the draft Was accepted and filed. on the beach would start Tues­ pointed out that employees of fair for the past two weeks. He A wire from the Twin Falls Vic­ day, September 14, and would the Crescent Towing and Wreck­ gave the membership a report on tory was filed until the 'ship re­ continue every Tuesday from ing Company are out on strike, the Agents Conference, which he turns. Under New Business a then on. All hands Were asked and the Agent asked the mem- attended in New York the pre­ vious week, and explained the tp be on hand. He asked the various subjects discussed. Also membership to Cooperate in try­ he gave the membership the new ing to land jobs on the unor­ SIU policy of economy and ex­ ganised ships. The Dispatcher plained that in line with this, reported 86 registered, and 28 the Port of Philadelphia was lay­ motion earned to ask the Secre­ shipped. The report from Head­ ing off one Patrolman, and one tary-Treasurer for financial as­ quarters to the membership, the bership to be ready, willing, and stenographer-secretary. There able to help these Brothers in Financial sistance in taking care of lodging Secretary-Treasurer's was no New Business. The Secfor strike-bound A&G men on Report for Weeks ending Aug. 21, the Marine Allied Division if retaiy-Treasurer's financial re­ they should have to call on us the beach in Frisco. Under dis­ and 28, and the SIU A&O Ne­ port, the Secretary-Treasurer's cussion it was .pointed out that gotiating Committee's Report for help. The Agent's report report to the membership, and self-supporting stewpot has were read and accepted. Com­ was concurred in unanimously. the membership, and the Patrol­ Deen going full blast since the munication from Brother N. The Dispatcher reported 458 reg­ man's report were all accepted. first of the week. Motion was Foster, regarding $50 fine put on istered, and 414 shipped. In The Dispatcher i-eported 90 regmade to give the Negotiation him for missing the SS Yar­ addition there were 22 men (Continucd on Page 15) ' Committee a vote of thanks for mouth was read and non-con- shipped on lay-up jobs, 25 on �Pag* Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 17, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Fund Enables Sea Trader Stowaway Wins Support Crew-Officer Bishop To Reach III Mother Of Crew; Topside Takes Dim View Tlianks to the complete co- fund and offered their sympathy to Brother Bishop in his hour of When the crew of the SS Sea nia or somewhere ^else, Boyne 1933. Boyne was only 16 then, operation of the entire crow— grief. Trader found a stowaway on the offered to go bond for him to and things were tough every- both unlicensed and topside, less way back from Naples to New the time of $500 with the immi- where in 1933 which was just one—Seafarer Chiles J. Bishop NOT TYPICAL York, they opened their hearts gration people, but nothing came about the low point of the de- was able to leave his ship in The Third Mate reports in his to the scared, skinny kid who" of his proposition. Whether he pression. Georgetown, British Guiana and j letter, signed by the entire un­ just wanted to get somewhere has been s^nt back or not He was sitting on a Sydney fly to the bedside of his dying licensed crew, that the men re­ Boyne doesn't know. a kid might have a chance. dock watching a rusty British quest that the story be printed mother, so reports the ship's Third All the unlicensed men chip­ Talking freely through Sea­ tramp load grain. The way in the LOG so that it will be ped in to get the kid in good farer "Blackie" Mancino, whose things were, he had nothing to Mate in a letter to the LOG. shape as long as he was aboard knowledge of the Italian lang­ lose. He didn't know where the Bishop received word of his known that the Junior Third's and for the future, according to uage came in handy, the kid re­ bucket lyas going, but he stowed action does not typify that of vealed that this was his second away on her. The ship went to mother's critical condition while Frank Boyne, AB. .ship's officers in general and First the boys fed the young attempt to reach America. The Wales by way of South Africa the ship was anchored in -the Italian some of the good food first time he had stowed away jand Boyne was signed on as an British Guiana port and imme­ those of the Alcoa Pointer in that's found on SIU ships. Then aboard one of the American Ex­ OS in - Durban. diately was given permission to particular. they rigged him up SIU style port ships contracted to the pay off. Bishop, however, did In closing the Mate expres.sed Ho has seen a lot of blue wa­ from the slopchest. As a result, NMU, but was put off at Gibral­ not have enough wages due him the opinion of the entire crew the kid put on about 10 badly tar. On the NMU vessel he had ter since and he sailed under to make the trip, so a collection needed pounds and took great worked the ship, but been put several flags before coming was taken up among the ship's when Bishop departed. "It is with sincere regret that we part delight in wearing each change on rations. On the SIU ship he aboard SIU ships during the crew. war. He says that the memory of of his new clothes including his ate the regular meals. that English freighter really All men aboard, from the Cap­ with a good shipmate under such white Seafarer's cap. His grati­ DUCKED GUIDE sorrowful circumstance. Our tude was heartwarming, says The Sea Trader had come in­ makes him appreciate SIU con­ tain down—excepting the Junior Third Mate—conti-ibuted to the deepest sympathy goes to him." Boyne whose sympathy for the to Naples for orders after carry­ ditions. desperate lad was enhanced by ing a cargo of surplus Army an experience of his own 15 trucks, clothes and other sup­ years before. plies — but not arms —r to Tel The Skipper, however, failed Aviv in Palestine, now more to share the crew's feelings for properly caUed Israel. Tel Aviv's There's plenty of beer aboard the stowaway. First off, he tried modern character greatly im­ for the crew of the SS Alcoa to sign the lad on to work in pressed Boyne who never had Clipper, now sailing out of New Orleans, since the boys and competition with the SIU crew­ been there before. men and perhaps chisel a little At fii'st the Israelis refused to girls—bought an electric cold-box overtime. Naturally, the Seafar­ permit the Sea Trader's crew to to keep it in. ers refused to allow any such come ashore at all. But after a Previously the crew members goings-on as that, but they were couple of days, the authorities were allowed ,a little beer of happy to pay the kid to do their relented. However, they provid­ their own, but since they could laundry and similar services. ed the crew with a "guide" who use only a corner of the crew's ice-box, most of which had to FAT KITTY had a tough time. The night before they reached Taking care of two dozen Sea­ be reserved for food, there was New York, the unlicensed men farers proved to be too much a limit to what they could carry. tossed $150 into a kitty to take for one bewildered guide. First "Frenchy" Blanchard, who re­ care of the kid. However, Boyne Boyne and Mancino, and then ported the pmchase to the LOG, reports that, anticipating that the rest got away from him by wrote "Beer on this ship is here the immigration authorities ones and twos—and everybody to stay." He said that Brother v/ould send the youngster back had a most pleasant time. Many Vic Moriana, Storekeeper, had to Naples, the Seafarers with­ of the boys ended up at the been put in charge of dispensing held some of the cash to be sent beach for a dip in the Mediter­ the beer, and that Vic was doing directly to Italy. No donations ranean. fine job. Everybody got came from topside. Boyne's own sympathy for the enough, he said, but nobody got Believing that there might be Neapolitan stowaway was based too much. some chance-of sending the boy on the memory of stowing away What made the cold-box pos­ to work in the fields in Califor-' himself in Sydney, Australia, in sible was the "ship's treasury" Their faces wreathed in smiles, Frenchy Blanchard and maintained by the Clipper's Vic Moriana stand proudly by the beer box purchased by the crew. Sister Magge Greenberg, Alcoa Clipper crew to insure a steady supply of "cool ones." the Clipper's smiling Stewardess keeps the fund, and keeps it at $200 all the time. It was Magge who disbui-sed the dough for tlie box, but she makes no disburse­ ments that fail to qualify as Union welfare. Because they-have the box, the Clipper crew now can cany 100 cases of beer on each run to the Islands. The cool brown stuff comes in mighty handy after a day's work 'in the Caribbean. The cold-box for the crew'.s own beer is symbolic of the con­ stant improvement in conditions aboard SIU passenger ships. The crew of the Alcoa Cavalier has a record-player and a public ad­ dress system. Similar advances have been registered on other passenger ships, largely through ships' funds. Incidentally, Magge Greenberg, What the handshaking was all about wasn't mentioned in who administers the , Clipper the letter accompanying the pictures. Maybe it's just an fund with great efficiency, broke excuse'tor a picture. Anyway. Frenchy Blanchard says these into the LOG recently when an account appeared of the help she Seafarers aboard the Alcoa Clipper wanted to see their "mugs" "Blackie" Mancino (left) and Frank Boyne pose for a rendered the surgeon who re­ in the LOG. H'yar" they is! Lett to right—A1 Mautfray, 2nd picture at sea during the SS Sea Trader's recent trip to moved a crewman's appendix. Electrician: Frenchy Blanchard, Bosun's Mate; Baldie Ballinger, Palestine. These Brothers and their shipmates, through their Sister Greenberg is always Quartermaster, and O'Leary. Photos by Magge Greenberg, kindness, won the warm gratitude of a hungry young stow­ around when there's something away who came aboard in Naples. Stewardess. to be done. Crew's Cold Box Serves Suds To Cool Heads §• �Friday, September 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SIU Ship Meetings SIU. Motion carried to have all SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. Delegates and Chief Cook F. June 28—Chairman J. ChermosiAvery. Ordinary Pitts, and Car no; Recording Secretary Bob Deckman J. J. Word who wit­ Burns. Minutes of previous' nessed the fight in which the meeting were read and accepted. Radio Operator Mendel Goldberg Stewards Delegate asked that put Ordinary Seaman George men remove their cots from deck Weldon in the hospital at Texas before getting in to port. He City on hand when an investi­ asked that men in Stewards De­ gation is made in New York. partment get their time-off There were motions on cleanli­ squared away. Motion carried ness of the ship, and the placing tmder New Business regarding of jacks on main deck to prevent cleanliness of toilets. Under falling. One minute of .silence Good and Welfare it was de­ for Brothers lost at sea. cided that the^card players clean the messhall after they finish, or XXX pay the Messman to do it. One what the score is. Under Good and Welfare, a vote of thanks ANNISTON CITY. June I— minute of silence for Brothers ^HIS WEEK, ONJ PAGE 16, THE LOS was given the Steward Depart­ Chairman William Doran; Re­ lost at sea. REPRINTS THE REPORT OF THE ment for preparing tops in food, cording Secretary Paul L. Good­ % % COMMITT6E ON UNIFORM giving good service, and keep­ man. The Delegates lepoited AMELIA — Chairman Rubio; ing things clean. One minute of the membership to be in good REOISTRATIOAI RULESRecording Secretary Fred Lewan. silence for departed Brothers. standing. The minutes of last AND WILL RUKJ IT ASAIN NEV^T WEEK — Steward Delegate reported just trip were posted. The meeting TO sive THE AAEAABERSHIP ENOUGH XXX one hour disputed. Deck Dele­ went into Good and Welfaie NOONDAY. July 11 — Chair­ TIME TO READ/ DiSEST, AND THORjOUSHtY gate reported one permitman in where a dispute among the messman J. (Red) Barbarbin; Record­ UNDERSTANP THE PROPOSED RULES BE­ bad standing but will pay up men about the division of duties dues on arrival. Motion imder ing Secretary E. B. Swank. .T. was settled. Small repairs were FORE THEY GO TO REFEREMDUM VOTE. New Business by Fred Lewan Dear was elected Ship's Delegate discussed and the Steward was REAP THEM CAREFULLY — IF PASSEP. to have Deck Delegate see Mate by acclamation." The Deck Dele­ warned not to give crew's mat­ THESE WILL BE THE RESISTRATIOM RULES about having low men turned to gate reported twenty hours over­ tresses to the officers. Under IN EVERY ASsG PORTon overtime. Bosun made mo­ time in dispute. Motion under Education, SIU pamphlets were tion to have Patrolman check New Business to have the Patrol­ distributed, and the Permitmeri all Deck Department overtime man get locks and keys for the were instructed to ask the bookat payoff. Under Good and Wel­ foc'sles. Motion to require each members to clear up any ques­ fare members asked for change man to put up a deposit for his tions that might come to their of brand of coffee and better key when issued to be sure he minds regarding Union procedure return it when leaving ship. night lunch.. By HANK Motion to have ice box put in and practices. It was decided to galley, and to check fans and hold regular Educational meet­ other repairs before hitting port. ings. One minute of silence for Brothers, when you sail from American ports don't throw Motion to have Ship's Delegate departed Brothers. away those LOGS aboard ship after you've read them thoroughly. and Patrolman check slopchest. Save them for those SIU ships you come across in foreign ports. One minute of silence for de­ Your other Brothers will certainly appreciate them... We have TALLULAH—Chairman "Pug" parted Brothers. always known that the best beer is brewed in Milwaukee. Now Harell: Recording Secretary P. we have been informed by a* brother that Connecticut taps out XXX Allgeier. Motion made tmder some real fine beer which is brewed in New Haven. Furthermore, BRET HARTE. July 11—Chair­ XXX New Business to elect Ship's man C. L. Davis; Recording Sec­ the stronger drinks are about fifty cents or more cheaper than SOUTHSTAR. July 18—Chair­ in other states... We've been asked to ask this question. Who Delegate. Brother Newby elected retary R. W. Tindell. The repair by popular vote. Motion carried list last trip was turned in but man R. A. Carter; Recording was the Seafarer who went around in the Bamboo Cafe asking to have Brother Newby see Cap­ only the Stewards Department Secretary Alex James. The Deck f anybody had a needle and thread? Wot hoppen? ... One of the tain about opening slopchest. was taken care of. The Depart­ Delegate reported one man with best dressed Brothers, Johnny Ward, sailed into town with his Cleanliness of ship was discussed ment Delegates reported dis­ two books. It was decided to mustache from Mobile. Johnny said that "Red" Whidden and imder Good and Welfare. One puted overtime which would be refer to Patrolman. The Engine some other oldtimers are on the beach down there... Brother F. minute of silence for Brothers turned over to Patrolman. Mo­ Delegate reported disputed over­ F. Smith and Brother E. F. Lessor have sent a postcard from lost at Sea. tion carried to impi-ove slop­ time to be settled at payoff. Mo­ New Orleans giving their best regards to us. Thanks, feUas—the chest. One minute of silence tion made by Gilbert, seconded best of everything to you in your trips—and don't forget to vote a. It X by Godwin that ship be fumi­ n favor of the ten-dollar General Fund Assessment for strength, COLOMBIA VICTORY. July for lost Brothers. gated before sign on. Carried. security and more jobs. 17—Recording Secretary Michael Motion by Godwin, second by J. Delaney. Deck Delegate re­ McCranie that a water line be ported the overtime was not run through the water cooler to Bosun Charlie Bush logged some real helpful informalion checked, and he was instructed the deck for longshoremen's use. for those Brothers hitting the ports of India. Prohibition is to have it checked by the Chief Motion that additional shelves be drying up India;—closing all bars on Sundays, Tuesdays and Mate at end of meeting. Steward put in recreation room for books, Thursdays. The government of India is determined to cover Delegate reported a little dis­ and that the Ship's Delegate ob­ the nation with complete prohibition in a year's time. From puted overtime. Under Good tain new libraiy. Motion by such dry news we go to something more cheerful. If your and Welfare Brother Don Wil­ McCranie. seconded by Ander­ ship ever hits Bombay, India—steer your legs to the British liams pointed out that water in son. that larger variety of meats Seamen's Club. They have movies (American, too) every night, the showers was hot only. The XXX sell beer, toothpaste, etc. and the price of admittance is at a Delegates declared that the NEW LONDON — Chairman be included in light lunch. Mo­ rock bottom level—twelve annas. Sounds okay. In fact, we'd showers in all Department were Tex Suit; Recording Secretary tion by Cliief Cook and seconded like to know of other good spots like this in* those foreign in the same condition, and it John McVey. The Ship's Dele­ by McDuffie that ice boxes be ports where ,a sailor needs a decent place to go to if he wants was decided to see the First As­ gate reported that one of the checked to be sure they are to avoid trouble. sistant to have them repaired. crewmembers left ship in Corpus down to regulation temperatures The Chairman asked Delegates Christi. Under New Business before leaving port. Pevmitmen to make up a complete repair Brother Ziggie moved that En­ Ted B. Lewis and Clem E. Moslist. Bosun asked that each De­ gine Delegate see Chief Engineer ley recommended for full books. Hospitalized again. Brother George Meaney writes from the partment rotate the job of keep­ about having blowers turned on One minute of silence for Broth­ Brighton Marine Hospital. He says that Clarence Crevier, Cecil ing Laundiy room clean. All in crew's" quarters. Motion car­ ers lost at sea. Williams and Henry Art Meats are a few of the Brothers up Departments were asked to co­ ried, that man leaving ship not there. George praises the doctors and nurses as being hard workers operate and worlc together. One be allowed to sail un-organized and very obliging and pleasant people. .. Here are most of the minute of silence for Brothers vessels, and that Delegates bring oldtimers who may still be anchored in our over-heated baseball lost at sea. him before trial Committee. town—John Rivera, R. Encarnacion, A. Dudde, Teddy "The Ter­ Brother Tex Suit gave a talk on rible" Babkowski, Charles- "Carioca Red"- Benway, Charles Fischer, the organizing and voting for Glen Renstrom, Wilber Fowler, Herbert Kreutz, J. C. Smith, the benefit of the non-union Vincent Meehan, Ed Szarythe, Harry Cronin, M. Schapiro. Roger members of the crew. Under Williams, Mitchell Reed, A. R. Guidry, Les Ames, William Wolfe Good and Welfare, the Chief and J. Masongsong. XXX Pumpman suggested that those JEAN. June 28 — Chairman S. 4^ staying on take up a collection George Ehmsen; Recording Sec­ NOONDAY. June 27 — Chair­ for a, washing machine. There retary Fitz Stephens, Brother Frank Devlin from Chicago is in town right now Motion man J. (Red) Barbarbin: Record­ was discussion on cleanliness of under New Business to refer re­ and talking about horses... The high cost of living is hitting ing Secretary E. B. Swank. Mo­ ship, and it was decided to make pair list to Patrolman and to the Brothers hard these days. They're waiting tor ships, waiting tion carried under New Business up repair list. for unemployment beneiils—and wailing to escape from the wait until i-epairs ai'e made aqd to have the ship's hospital high cost of borrowing and giving, too. One Brother said that ship fumigated before signing on. 4,1 $ checked at the home port to see if he hadn't got a ship he would have had to sleep in Battery Under Good and Welfare it was SEATRAIN HAVANA. July 18 that sufficient medical supplies Park. Nowadays the SIU's organizing program operating in suggested that if only one light —Chairman H. R. Hutchins: Re­ are put aboard for the next voy­ all ports is the biggest weapon we have to bring in more age. Motion to have the slop cording Secretary John Word. was left burning in the messhall companies and jobs. The cooperation every Brother gives chest checked to see that aver­ John Word elected Ship's Dele­ after hours there would be less towards ailing unorganized ships to bring them into the SIU age range of sizes in clothing is gate. The ''meeting moved to noise and the Cooks and others is of the greatest importance at all times. The hard-hitting would not be disturbed while available. Motion-carried to turn recommend messman Paul Cov­ efforts of all hands in these times will shape a greater and sleeping. One minute of silence the ship's minutes ovpr to the ington for a transfer from the stronger SIU tomorrow. for lost Brothers. oncoming crew so they will know AFL Fisherman's Union to the ^am CUT and RUN �I' THE SE A E d» E R S IOC Pttfe Ttaa ^r»d4y. 17/1M8 SPEAKS PiiiiiiilKlilittiiii^ Member's Sick Wife Thanks Alcoa Men, Offers Counsel I To Ihe Eklitor: 1.^ li ( , / I j . i Gadsden's Galleynten; Religious Rite cancers eating at the very vitals of a Union which works unceas­ ingly to better the working con­ ditions of its members on board ships as well as a decent living wage. Long before this date it had been my intention to write and express my heartfelt appreciation to the crewmembers of the SS Alcoa Cavalier, who were so Having read several times in solicitous about the two opera- the LOG your request for a human interest story—here goes: tions I had for cataracts on my In 1946, pry husband was Chief eyes last summer in New Jersey. Steward on the SS Roy K. John­ The reason I delayed was that son. On board was a cat who two more operations had to be was about to become a mother. performed in Miami last October. One morning while my husband Today I have fair sight in the was on his way from his room right eye with the aid of a very to the galley; he noticed a lai-ge thick lense. However, I thank printed sign on the door of the God that this much has been recreation room. It read, given me. "Maternity Ward—Quiet Please!" In this expression of gratitude He obeyed orders and quietly I also wish to include Brothers opened the door, and there lay Hall, Gonzales, and Algina and the mother cat and her babies in last but not least, the Editor an improvised bed—which was a of the SEAFARERS LOG, whom large carton fixed up for the I had the pleasure of meeting occasion. I got a big kick out of when my husband, John Heitzcn- this, as have those to whom I roeder, took me to the Union have told it. What a kind and Hall last September 2. thoughtful gestm-e and • so hu­ The great feats of success that mane! have been won by the Seafarers I wish the Seafarers Interna­ International Union —^the finest tional Union continued success and fairest Union in the world— in all its great undertakings. which the LOG has kept us fully Harrletle S. Heiienroeder informed of, proves beyond a question of doubt what solidarity and fighting for what is right and just will accomplish. It also proves what planning a course of action and keeping at it until it's ultimate goal has been reached will do for an organization. To the Editor BLASTS GASSERS Following Ihe completion of the first voyage of the MV Gadsden under its new 18-months charter to carry locomotives to Turkey. Steward Frank Gardner came up with the two pictures shown. Above are sh6wn Frank and his department. "A tine bUnch of fellows," he stated. Back row, left to right—Aroya, BR: Remosa, Chief Cook; Gardner, Steward; Basmexiie, 2nd CookBaker; Craig, Crew Messman. The two men kneeling are C. Smiih, Saloon Messman and Stewards Delegate; Miller, Utilityman. Directly in front is Negron, Galley UtUityman. — ft Bauxiter, Employing Rhyme, Notes Of Men And Vessels This brings a thought to my mind as to how any member of so fine an organization can will­ fully bring discredit to his Union. I am referring to the nogood performers and gas-hounds who should be eliminated from this Union as quickly as possible. They not only harm the good name' of the Union in the eyes of the world, but by holding down their jobs, keep a worthy man on the beach. They are Open your envelope, and read your mail. This scribe comes from the Bauxite Trail. Gather round me. SIU men, while I preach some; I'm shooting the breeze, so here I come. {^UMDMon To the Editor: . (Ed. Note: Back issues of the LOG are now available in handsomely bound editions. TVenty-six weekly issues . of the LOG are bound together in each v<dume, running from Jaauary to June, and July to Efecember—at $2.80 each. The new book, Jwuary to June, 1948 is ready now^ so send in your order to the LOG Office, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, New York.) I "Vernon "Dago Red" Brew, Chief Cook on the Pilgrim, has •sure changed since the days we rode the Cape Henlopen. SAW THE BOYS Tell Winston Battles that the Holmes also made Trinidad (this from Sonny Rankin). Saw the Alcoa Polaris in Barbados. Rob­ bie is on there as Steward; Oliver Thompson, Chief Cook; "Big Mack" is Night Cook and Baker; Frank Nunn is Second Cook, and quite a few others out of New York. ORDiERS BOUND LOGS FOR 1947; 1948 READY YET? I am sending you a $5.00 check for the two volumes of the SEA­ FARERS LOG—January to June, and July to December, 1947. Please let me know when you wUl put on sale the volume Janf uary to June, 1948. I want my library to be complete. I. H. Pepper Portland, Oregon It more than pains my heart to see the Alcoa Pilgrim steam­ ing in through the Dragon's Mouth to Port of Spain with u.s heading out—Puerto la Cruz bound. One day is all we get in Trinidad. We're sweating it out under Caribbean sun. And pitching a ball on the Alcoa run. The Oliver W» Holmes- ran into Port of Spain. And the Girls ran out through a driving rain. And why was the female population so entheUsed? Because the Great Aubrey (Sonny) Ran­ kin was on board! Sonny has been on the Bauxite run for the last seven years and has also done a couple of beach-combing hitches down there—so he's in. The Brooklyn Kid is now forced to play second fiddle. It made me homesick to see the guys, but what else can I do except .stay south when it's the only way I'll get to Bauxite Country regularly. Ellis "Coffee-Joe" Gaines is shuttling down here on the Span Splice. Peloco is ' still Chief Belly Robber on the Holmes, and LaMont Scott is his assistant. Jimmy "Begging and Blind" Crook; Brother Red from Cedar Street; and Joe "Rummy" Brown are all on the Mooring Hitch. (This bit of information comes from Sonny Rankin.) > Dennis Saunders SS Oliver W. Holmes As is the religious custom, a ram was slain as the first loco­ motive was lifted over the side. This expressed thanks to AUah for the ship's safe arrival. In the picture a townsman is shown dolivertng the coup de grace to the ram. Oldtimer Enjoys Wunderlich Tales To the Editor: The boy is all right. I appre­ I wonder if it would be pos­ ciated his article very much. sible to get Brother Wunderlich, That glove fits a lot of us oldJr., to smoke a couple of weeds timers! and write us another story of O. Jones facts, such as "Thoughts. Of A JEd. Note: How -about it. Lonely Sailor In His Darkened John?) Bunk" (July 30 LQG)? �Kirr'tr-' TxUky. S«plMiib«r 17. 1948 TEE SBAPARERS LOG BEFORE THE BISTRO THEY PRAISE Seamen's Wives 'Heroines/ Due Credit, Says Brother To the Editor: By ROCKY BENSON How is your IQ, Seafarers? See if you can answer these 10 questions. Score Yourself: six -—fair; eight—very good; and 10 —tops. One point is allowed for each question. 1. What doorman is called the Bing Crosby of the SIU? 1. 2. 3. 4. Johnny Bananas Moon Koons "Make a motion" Charlie Polack of Brooklyn Page Eleven Johnson had been mariied for four years to the most beautiful woman a man could desire. She was helpful and understanding, even though to wait for him dur­ ing the long trips down South was very hard for her to en­ dure. They had a daughter, three years old, with light golden curls that swished around her head a.s she danced on the terrace facing the valley below. She was the first one to notice the car climb­ ing up the steep hill toward their little cottage on the mountain­ side. mothers and sisters of service­ men dui ing the v/ar. How brave they were waiting anxiously at home for their dear ones to re­ turn, wondering when, if, and how they were coming back. Quite a few broke under the" strain of restless wonderingSome stepped out with other men. Others became neurotic wrecks through suffering from lack of male companionship— but they were few. STAYED TRUE The majority fought tempta­ tion and i-emained true Ameri­ can women—thank God! They 2. How many degrees to a rud­ did it once, can they do it again? der on the port side? IS IT HIM? Do they have the willpower and 1. 20 Mrs. Johnson was having courage for a repeat perfor­ 2. 25. breakfast under the awning at mance? 3. 30* the entrance to the dining room,. The seamen's wives have. They 4.35 She looked up from the garden do it day after day, weeks into 8. What is the biggest' block on page of the daily newspaper, a months—even years on years. a ship? tender smile playing at the cor­ They will always be there doing ners of her sensual lips, as her their utmost to give when 1. Jumbo Block glance fell on her daughter who needed, and take the few mo­ 2. Heel Block came running towards her shout­ ments happiness when they cati. 3. Butcher's Block » A few of the Marquette Victory crewmen line up before ing: "A car. Mom, coming up 4. Snatch Block the Victory Bar with its proprietor. Front row. left to right— Kissing him good-bye when his the hill! Maybe it is Daddy!" Artine Radigkian, the owner; C. Banden, Deck Maintenance: 4. Who is known as "Sparks" on Her mother did not answer for ship leaves, with tears in her R. Mills. BR. and E. Albinski. AB. Standing in the rear are the ship? a moment. Then she said with eyes, she waits in misery and F. Bake. Bosun; C. Dispoto. Wiper. 1. Radio Operator a wistful, yet sad expression, loneliness until his return. Then his strong arms around her, and 2. Chief Electrician' To the Editor: right, and makes him feel at "No, Joyce. I do not think it his caresses and loving words 3. Chief Engineer home. He will obtain any kind will be him. It is still three reassure her of his love. But it The members of the crew of 4. Captain of souvenirs or merchandise that months to spring and his home­ is shortlived happiness — and the Marquette Victory wish to you may like to have—and at a coming." 5. What is a scuttlebutt? inform all Brothers who may go That was the mother of little again good-bye. minimum cost. to Beirut, Lebanon, Syria that 1. A rumor He serves the best American Joyce, and the wife of Johnson— FEW ADMIT the Victory Bar is the place. Yes and Canadian liquors at a nor­ a Seafarer who was away from 2. Drinking Fountain sir! It's A-I. Spend your time mal price. We found Bierut, in home the major part of his life. 3. Foc'sle Does any one pi'oclaim those there while in port. 4. Galley Sink women as heroines? Not many general, a veiy good port, with WAITED — WAITED Art Radigkian, the owner of plenty of everything. realize or will admit the cour­ 6. If a ship is heading 135 de­ A lot has been said and writ­ age and fortitude shown by sea­ The Crew of the grees on the compass, in what the place, is an honest man. He ten about the wives and girls. Marquette Victory treats the American seaman direction is it heading? men's wives, sweethearts or 1. South mothers waiting there at home 2. South East and raising the kids as true 3. North North East steadfast Americans, and be­ 4. West at the same time, without Water­ j Ranger—a Navy type C-2—that lievers in freedom. To the Edilor: 7. What is the longest line on a man doing anything to i-emedy jhas the nickname, "Alcoholic I intended to write my fii'st it, we Cooks just couldn't figure Stranger." Things run smoothly. I Though they appear forgotten shiiJ? article in the LOG, last June out. But finally the three-in-one jWe just received roasting pans by most, 1 say, and 1 will say 1. Heaving line and July, after paying off the box set-up was fixed. j this morning, all repairs are it again and again, if a monu­ 2. Hawser SS City of Alma. , fixed, and our requests for wa­ Then, too, what could we of 3. Spx-ing line Having one and a half year's the Stewards Department do termelons and other perishables ment were to be created for 4. Water line employment, I keep up on Wa­ when the decks kept cracking were promptly filled. So it looks brave women it should be dedi8. How many navigation lights terman's port 'repairs of this in the Atlantic? The Mate could like a good trip coming up on I cated to the many seamen's ship. Now being on board the get a job in the shipyards after here. We leave tomorrow, the ! wives who sit at home all over does a ship carry? Ranger (Alcoa), I see quite a all the welding at .sea he did tenth. the world waiting for their sea­ 1. 3 difference'. It's a pleasure to work with faring men to come home. that trip! 2. 4 On the City of Alma—running That ship was sure hot on a good outfit and our recent 3. 5 J. F. Wunderlich. Jr. Far East and to Europe — the the Manila-Shanghai run - in raise was indeed appreciated. 1 4. 6 maintenance of the reefer boxes June, 1947, with no air circulat­ paid $7.65 for a handkerchief 9. What is known as a Sou'wes­ was a complete foul-up for a ing and a shortage of fans. and tie! Late Brother's Wife month. How five Engineers can ter? One incident marred our pre­ My last three trips on the have what we of the crew called Alma, were on the Marshall Plan vious trip: An Oiler caused a Thanks Pennant Men 1. A pair of shoes "dropsy"—which meant that the run. Our boilers just about blew, rumpus in the messhall down in 2. Sea boots hind-quarters dropped whenever but the Chief Engineer noticed the Islands, and one of the Deck For Kindness Shown 3. Rain hat it ranged over anything to sit the panel board on his inspec­ gang slugged him. He said, "1 To the Editor: 4. Rain coat on—how they could all have it tion below, and claimed that he thought you said stand up, not 10. Who is known as the Pearl Enclosed is the message re­ shut up." saved the day. Diver on a ship? ceived from the wife of Brother RETIRED BOOK, But the trip was enjoyed by Again in Now Orleans, the 1. Bosun mo.st, and was surprisingly quiet boilers were fouled up. Water John W. Worsham, who died on WANTS THE LOG 2. Wiper ran dry and the red-hot boiler for a "rum and coke" run. August 27, 1948 on the Alcoa 3. Dishwasher TO CONTINUE tops had the city Fire Depart­ 1 hope you can run this in Pemiant enroute from Norfolk 4. Purser the LOG. ment boys busy. To the Editor: to Baltimore. (Answers to Quiz on Page 13) James B. Elliott So it's a little different on this Please place it in the LOG. I have - been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG for sometime Frank "Red Sully" Sullivan now and have been obtaining a Ship's Delegate great deal of knowledge and en­ joyment from it, but now I am The LOG has received several letters recently, asking for To fhe Edilor: 4- 4. 4retired in good standing. Will a clarification on Stewards Department men painting. The I would like to make a cor­ the Union assume that my rights To the Crew of answer is: NO! THEY DON'T! rection on the story regarding to receive the LOG have been The Stewards Department has plenty to do to take care SS Alcoa Pennant; my Ruskin scholarship which cancelled after terminating my of their own work without taking on a job entirely alien to appeared in the LOG of Sep­ active membership? There are no adequate words their normal duties. This matter was clearly discussed on page tember 10. I definitely was not to express my deep and sincere I am bringing this to your at­ four of the LOG for March 26 by New York Patrolman, delegate aboard the -SS Marina, tention in order that you may appreciation for your kindness Freddie Stewart; but just for the record the LOG has again and being an OS, I have never cancel my subscription if I am and thoughtfulness at the time checked with the Headquarters office and here is the dope: been department delegate aboard no longer entitled to it. of my husband's passing. The Union has fought to free the Stewards Department SlU-contracted vessels. I was, Thank you for such fine serv­ from the responsibility of painting in addition to their regular My thanl^s to Frank Sullivan however, delegate aboard the two ice in sending out the LOG. duties. At the same time the Union has obtained many im­ for the message of consolation, Isthmian vessels I sailed during Fred F. Steppe provements in the working conditions within the Stewards and the flowers were indeed the organizing drive. (Ed. Note: You will be re­ Department which allows for a fair proportion of overtime. beautiful. Irwin Suall ceiving the LOG regularly as So, to protect your working conditions and your contract do I convey my heartfelt thanks Book No. 34500 before. It is the policy of the ydur own work, and let the other departments do theirs—which to all of you. (Ed. Note: The LOG stands Union to continue sending the includes all of the painting! Mrs. Mellise Worsham corrected.) LOG to retired members.) Cook Jilts Alma For Easy Life On Ranger Correction StemrJs Department And Paint �TBE SSMFABSRS LOG Pa0e Twtive Okays Ras Tanura Club; Suggests Union Pressure For Improvements Saptomber . ^The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK There are also several men in that maintaining our Union Hir­ To the Editor: Joe Kowloskis is one sailor ians speaking their own tong­ ing Hall, and Union security is who was always unhappy. He ues? I never forget the time I read the article on Ras Tan­ need of medical attention. We intend to present the beef uppermost in everyone's mind. thought the whole world was when I was in Persia and a ura in the June 25th LOG, so I to the Patrolman when we get Should strong economic action against him. I hope he has sailor said: Why don't these - know that you will be anxious to back to the States, for we believe be necessary to maintain the changed. In '42 I sailed on the so-and-sos speak English? We hear about the new seaman's that when Isthmian is aware of gains we have already won, such Alcoa Banner to North Africa. at the time were the trespass­ club there. what is going on—and especially measures would have the com­ While in Safi, an OS took a ers and we couldn't speak their The Arabian - American Oil when they see the overtime we plete backing of these particular dare and ate some fried grass­ language. Live and let live! ' Company has opened a building are putting in for the Agent's ships' crews. hoppers and became very sick. What Stewardess went to Tex­ for seamen where you may write The prevalent feeling on these failure to supply passes and I wonder if he has ever tried as for a rest and when she ar­ letters, play cards and checkers, ships Is that the contract with launch service as other ships are again... Jean Millet, Chief Ba­ rived back needed another va­ • etc. It also has a snack bar with sandwiches and soft drinks—but getting—they will jar this agent Isthmian is not being lived up to ker for one trip, proved to be cation? She's walking" like a in good faith by the majoVity of the best we ever had. Being a no beer! There is also a sand-lot out of his complacent mood. Isthmian officers. To put in a permit man, he had to go to the cow-girl.. . What Quartermaster WANTED: LOGS ball field (four feet of it), as legitimate hour of overtime is Hall to register. While there he went to the races determined to well as very salty and oily water beat them? The following day The LOG office could make like pulling their eye-teeth. was Shanghaied and taken to he had to stay in because he to swim in. things a little brighter in this the Cavalier. Our loss is their was short of funds ... Tq Paul ASKS HARMONY According to the steward in god-forsaken part of the world, gain. Good luck, Jean. charge of the place, ARAMCO by sending some LOGs, c/o BaGonsorchik (New York Dispatch­ I would like to ask the officials has elaborate plans for a sea- wada Seamen's Institute, Aba- and the membership to continue The Chief Purser. Joe Wyble. er): Whatever became of that . men's canteen, the present place dan, Iran, as there is not a sign to foster the idea of closer and has gone on a vacation to old couch in Number Two Stone being only a trial. I am inclined of news to be had out here. They more harmonious feeling be­ Mexico. While there he will Street, where all the drunks fell to believe, however, that it will should be addressed to SIU tween bookmen and permits. attend Spanish classes. He will asleep. Remember when you take 'some prodding before they crewmembers in care of the Many of these permits are return soon. He's the fellow blew your cork because they get started in these plans. Since above address, for there are stronger Union men than some outside of whose room a pair were using your office as weU? many Isthmian ships hit this many English and Panamanian of our bookmembers (as demon- of lady's slippers were found Those were the good old days— • port, it no doubt will be the SIU tankers that make this port. sti-ated in the UFE beef) and (on ship board). Just an acci­ or were they? I also remember that will have to carry the ball We obtained four copies of the abide more closely to the males dent ... Keep a sharp lookout when I saw Paul taking his if improvements are made. LOG (our first bit of SIU news than do the later. The permits of for the sneakers who register ph^ysical (during the war) and At present there are four Isth­ since we left the States, May 29) today are the books of tomor­ for a job before they payoff. saying: The army doesn't want mian ships in port; The Kenyon from the Steel Apprentice pn row. Let's enforce Rule Number five me. A short time later he. was Victory, the Steel Apprentice, August 2nd. Brother, they were Here are some of the SIU and of the Shipping Rules ... Just on the high seas as a seaman! the Winthrop Marvin, and the so hungrily devoured that yoU'd SUP men in Ras Tanura at pres­ learned that cola drinks will xAnniston City. The Steel Age think it was a 30 percent wage ent: softm your teeth. I put a left us a few days ago for the increase or that Dick Tracy was' Gay Drew, Bosun on Anniston tooth in a jar with coke so States. in the hands of Annie Orphan. Gity. Andy Anderson, Paul Good­ I can see the results. A den­ All you could hear all day was man, Frank Soriano," Tommy tist told me 7-Up was still PLAY BALL! Griner, Pete Gunderson, Jimmy worse. The crews of the Anniston City "next," or "after you!" A healthy Our Galley Boy, a few trips (Bull Wiper) Rogers, Porky and the Steel Apprentice join sign, indeed—a most healfffy ago, sneezed and lost his false Lashbrook, Louie Brain, and forces every evening to corral sign. teeth. The boys certainly teased To the Editor: Charlie Buscarella. Before closing, I'd like to in­ the crew of the Kenyon Victory On the Steel Apprentice are him for the rest of the trip... into a ball game, with the crew form the Headquarters officials, Would you please forward the Bill Garrity, Butch Cox (Bosun), Smitty was seen on a riverboat as well as the entire member­ of the Marvin looking on. So far LOG to my home address so that with a gal. By the look in his the Kenyon Victory has suffered ship, that on a person to "person !^ick Isauski, Johnny Kostelok, my mother can read it. I know Grenchy (BR), and Jimmie Grif- eyes you could tell he had a two defeats, 12-2 and 10-9; but canvass among ,the crews of she would like it very much, romantic feeling. She looked fen of the Kenyon Victory. they did manage to win a scrub these Isthmian ships, I found that as I also do. I have only been good, too... R. M. is a fellow Bill Dbrann game, 6-4 (We just wanted to Union spiidt is very high, and who you will always see with here for about three months bait them!) a smoking pipe in his mouth— now, and haven't missed reading Throughout the games lots of yet he doesn't smoke ... Please it. My father-in-law keeps it for • fun has been had by all, and true remember this: No matter if you me when I come home from SIU sportsmanship has prevail­ come from the East Coast, Great work at night. ed. We would like to have some My late husband, Edward WatLakes, West Coast or Gulf Area, pictures taken for the LOG, but ter Bolehala, was killed on the you are all members of the same rules allow no cameras on the To the Editor: been able to see each and every Union. Let's not be clannish. SS Newhall Hills last year. May premises. Five will get you ten one of you, for some are out to Remember, we must stick to­ 24. I would very much like to I wish that I were better able sea now; but thanks a million, We manage somehow to get some hear from one who was a very to express my feelings toward and remember me if I can ever gether to be strong. pictures! good friend of his at the time of One bad situation here at Ras our good Union, the SIU, and be of service to any of you. The ' What do you think of the his death, whose name, I be­ new look? These women wearing Tanura is the Isthmian Agent (as to all of our Brothers. ten donors were Frank H. Wal­ lieve, is Andy Shark. I am leav­ Two months ago my mother ters, Thurman Hyatt, Wendell long dresses look like potato ing for home next month, so I if we didn't have enough trouble with the Isthmian finks). While was rushed to the Norfolk Gen­ L. Zeeb, S. S. West, Arthur sacks walking the streets. I'm would very much like to hear he cleared our ship, the Annis­ eral Hospital and underwent two Johnson, William Shaw, Carl the type who likes to admire from him or anyone else who ton City, and the Kenyon Vic­ serious operations. The doctors Hatarson, R. Wallace, H. Parks, beauty. What type are you? ... was acquainted with my hus­ For a good cup of java try the tory, he failed to come back with were calling for blood so fast and David H. Massie. ' Preview Restaurant in New Or­ band, before I go. money for a draw—and this is that I 'did not know just what Mrs. M. Bolehala My mother will be leaving the leans. Some times you can take to do or where to go for help. our fifth day in port! 66 W. Rambo Street sugars (girls) out of there. hospital this week, and she sends Then I remembered my Union. Fortunately, one of our crewBridgeport. Penn. hef love to my sea friends. Heard rumor where Missis­ members had a double sawbuck, I asked fc r donors and ten also so we weren't too bad off, but Brothers gave their blood. When Tha^s again. Brothers, and L sippi is taking some ships out c/o Mrs. H. Clough the Kenyon Victory had to ped­ I was in the Norfolk Hali that hope this letter will get in the of the boneyard. We can use 2 Creek Street dle smokes at a loss in order to day, everyone was anxious to LOG and all of you will know them...Why can't seamen, ac­ Forest Lodge customed to all languages, tol­ buy cokes and sandwiches at the do anything he could to help. just how I feel. Sydney, Australia erate Brazilians or Argentin­ "Red" Guy N. Haslelt I am sorry that I have not snack-bar after the ball games. Widow Wishes To Contact Husband's Pal BA 1848 Member Thanks SIU Donors For Saving Mother's Life , m mmB iios?(r/{L KEPT MC OJAlTWr 3YtiS. AMD ^ /AOS. Fb-«. Nay sn>«g r££rn. ^Bur i Vooiio —I (A/AITED COULpM't •miK PiAiN wmfour iggm-KEPr yjOoF/ LIKE WAT— �Friday. Sepletnber 17, IMS THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag* TUriMtt m RICE DIET FOR THESE RICE MEN The 20-Degree List By BOB McCULLOCH Here's a true story, old shipmates -® And all of you salts from near and far, Of a trip I never will forget That started at the river bar. We all have weathered many a gale. Even the channel's fog and mist. But I'd rather ride a hurricane Than a scow with a 20-degree list. It was on a Friday morning. That we left Vancouver's pier, Loaded to the guts with lumber, But nary a case of beer. The lines were coming from the dock> Being hauled in fore and aft, When the dirty rustpot took a list-— We all thought that she was daft. The crew all beefed to the captain; They said, "Sir, We can't proceed; If we ever hit a blow out there. A prayer is all we'll need." The skipper replied with anger, "Like a bunch of sheep you bleet; After we take fuel in Pedro She'll come back on her feet." Twenty degrees we were listing As across the bar she sailed; The pilot piled off in a hurry. For his heart had almost failed. The lumber was stacked to heaven. The cook was sore as hell, For the stew was all over the range When they rang the dinner bell. It was a four-day run to Pedro And somehow they got us fed; But did you ever oil an engine While standing on your head? The decks were sloping badly. The seas were touching the boats. The deck gang hollered loudly, "We're a bunch of mountain goats.' But somehow we made it to Pedro, In spite of the company lug Who loaded us like the Tower of Pisa Just so the boss would him hug. Around, the board ipeeting table Til bet the jokes were told . About the brave but stupid sailors Whose work lined their pockets with gold. Their ears would have been closed to the cry If ever we had been sunk. And their dreams v/ould be undisturbed By. a specter sailor trapped in his bunk. I hope they are buried far inland. Deep in some mountain cave, So they will never enjoy the privilege Of sharing "the sailor's grave." So, shipmates, you've heard my story, Just as true as I can tell, Of one way they make their money— I'd sooner make mine bell to bell. Crewmembers of Alcoa's SS Henry M. Rice are proud of Ihe shark fhey caught on the bauxite trail. Front row, left to right: R. Steigman. G. Esteve, M. Short and J. Brady. Second row: G. Thornhill, L. Malone, J. HartUng, Sparks and A. Medina. Third row: W. Clark. O. Rappana. Q, Allan. N. O'Kray and S. Barras. On top: C. Horton and G. Thrasher. Picture is the properly of Pedro Ceirreo. SS Henry Rice Crew Finds Trip Beefless, Thanks Greatly To Tip-Top Chief Steward To the Editor: We are paying off in a few days, and we, the crew of the SS Heni*y M. Rice, Alcoa, find it fitting at this time to say a few words of hi^h praise for our Steward, George Thornhill, and our Chief Cook, Orville Payne. Those two have combined their devoted efforts to. keep their de­ partment in a harmonious mood throughout the ti'ip. The result has been that we have not had a single chow beef during the en­ tire voyage. At each port we hit we knew that we could coimt on Thomhill's determination to get the stuff to which we were entitled in such quantities that there was no danger of running out. Nor is there any stuff left over in the storerooms waiting for an­ other trip. deal. With no culinary beefs and the only beef in the Deck Department being that there is too much overtime it is no won­ der that we are coming as "The Queen Mary of the Bauxite Highway." The most recent scuttlebutt around is the sad news about the Another man worth mention is draft which has quite a bit of Captain Roxy "How Much Do the population aboard worried. rumor making the You Want" Tallon, Master, who Another really went out of his way more rounds is that our "alma mater" than once to be sure we were is heading for the boneyard. We not on the wrong end of any hope this is not true since a few of the boys are planning to make the next trip. We note that a lot of Seafarer? have been sending in pictures the hospital. They are a very and stories of the big sharks efficient and cooperative gang. they catch here and there. We Just a good bunch all around, don't want to be left out. En­ and we sme think a lot of them closed is a photo of one we for being so nice to us. caught in Barahona. Guess I'm almost out of gab We looked all over for a for now, so I'll ring off. I just camera big enough to get the want to say thanks again for the whole thing in one picture. The generous contribution from that best we could do was this one great crew on the Steel Pier. which leaves out part of the That new contract sure is "de head. The darned thing was so berries!" heavy and big that we had to E. M. Mabie break out the jumbo gear to get it on deck. One more thing before we sign off concerns the shoreside guards in Rouen. Michael Rossi, our To the Editor: whip-cracker, came back from The American Bar, in the Dock ashore, took off his suit and Sud section of Buenos Aires, has bunked in. At seven in the his shown us their appreciation of morning he awoke to find papei-s gone. our patronization by throwing a suit and all his •t But thei-e was a guard. He barbeque for the crew of this ship. We had all we wanted to stood right outside the door watching the gangway all the eat and drink on the house. The American Bar is one of time. It was impossible for the the very few bars in BA where suit to have gone through the a seaman can go without the porthole, so we were left with fear of being clipped. There is one conclusion—but no proof. only one thing wrong with this If you should ever hit there bar: They haven't any issues of it would be wise to watch your the SEAFARERS LOG. gear even though there is a In view of the circumstances, watchman at the gangway. Don't we, the crew of the SS Mosoil, think that we think it was the would like to have the LOG sent guard. We asked him and he to the American Bar. said, "Who Me? Me no Steal!" C. J. Hill Maybe you guys can figure it Deck Delegate out. Stanley J. Banas. (Ed. Note: A bundle of Ship's Delegate LOGS will be sent regularly to -George L. Esteve, the American Bar as sug­ Deck Delegate gested.) Drydocked, Thanks Steel Pier Men To the Editor: Just a few lines to let every­ one know what goes on up here in "Beantown." I'm hung up out here in Brighton with a hellova sore knee after falling over a deck chair on the Steel Pier! (You're damn right I was sober — I wouldn't have hm-t myself if I had been Ijftlf shot!) I would like to acknowledge my appreciation to the boys on the Steel Pier. They are one of the finest bunch of fellows I ever sailed with. D6 you know how much "lettuce" was picked up and brought out to me by Brother Fazakenly? Not, a damn hit less than fourteen good American greenbacks. Jees, I liked to dropped dead when I counted it! Hell, I'm do­ ing better than a lot of guys that work ashore. OKAYS STAFF While I am at it, I will say a word about the staff out here at Quiz Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Moon Koons 35 Degrees Butcher's Block Radio Operator Drinking Fountain Southeast Water line 5 Navigation lights Rain hat Dishwasher Mosoil Crew Asks LOGS For BA Bar �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen Friday, September 17, 1948 Maiden Victory Was A Happy Ship Before being tied up in the West Coast beef, the ' boys of the Maiden Victory—Waterman ship operating in the intercoastal trade—^niade one last trip to the Ease Coast. While in San Pedro for bunkers, Stewards Utility Martin Blackwelder rounded up the boys at work or play and caught these snapshots. The Maiden Victory then made her run to the East Coast, with stops at New York, Baltimore and Charles­ ton, and returned to San Francisco again, w;here she is now strike-bound. Ordinarily, the Maiden Victory takes in the West Coast ports of Frisco, Seattle, Aberdeen, Coos Bay. When she will again, the boys of the Maiden would like to know. ilitlil®'•msisiiip-v pllilS ' . I'-' • • 1 '' d * Pc' ; - i,.'.' - pr 1 . Murphy (left), FWT on the Maiden Victory, and Moore. OS, are wreathed in smiles. Pos­ sibly it is the San Pedro sun that has put them in this good humor. Or. perhaps they have just heard about the SIU's new two-year contract. lliliiiiiiiiili, 5:;S»i®S:!4S¥^ r i v® x'.-; , '.,3 mmmt .* 1 ' 1 gSS-A;:--.;;: ' 'm mm •; -. ^ - ^ I The man sitting adone on the bollard is Martin Blackwelder, Stewards Utility, who sent the pictures to the LOG. On the right, Herbie Freedman, OS, flashes a hearty Seafarer smile that makes him a first-rate subject for any portrait photographer's camera. _ sc' " I 0^ • Ronnie Wisham, DM (above), spreads some paint on the Maiden's side. Below, Moore (right) and an unidentified Brother seem ready for a friendly wrestling match. L ' '^ I 5 •• i iiiiiiii w • Seafarer Blackwelder (right) failed to Identify the man with him in this picture. How­ ever, if this and the other oTidenoe on the page are correct, the boys on the Maiden Victory were having a pretty good time untib they were locked-out in the West Coast beef. �Friday. Seplember 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS 9a9».Fiila«n LOG SIU BROTHERS WHO GIVE LIE TO NMU CLAIM Gangway Watch During the Isthmian organizing campaign, the NMU used as one of its propaganda weap­ ons the claim that, should the SIU win the fleet, all Filipinos .would be barred* from SIU membership. The Filipinos aboard Isthmian ships didn't fall for the line and most of them voted for SIU representation. Here are a few of these Brothers, now in the SIU, who give the lie to the NMU. The Brothers are, left to right, front row—Felix; E, Dayrit, Lock Kumhing, Fidel Lukban, Wong Yau, Sabino Intigra, M. Boyles. Second row—Leoncio Ocol, Joseph Luuhiwa, Y. Tsang, Kow Cheung, J. P. Macahilas, John Hassin. SIU HRLLS SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 BOSTON ...276 State St E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 4465 GALVESTON .... 308'A—23rd St, Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, PJR.....252 Ponce de Leon Sal Coils, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. H. Halt, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. ^ HAnover 2-2784 Unfortunately, we have re­ ceived complaints from various Every now and then on var­ companies from time to time, ious ships, the question arises in that in certain ports these' the Deck Department concern­ watches were hot being stood. ing who is going to stand the This must be corrected — the gangway watch. We all know by watches must be stood. this time that our agreement The men who are required to calls for gangway watches in stand them should be on board all ports, except for those places at the alloted time. In case a where the company has a prior man has other plans, he must contract with the ILA. make an arrangement with an­ These gangway watches, when other sailor—with the approval stood by +he sailors, constitute of the Chief Mate. Whenever a beef comes in of a split of forty-eight hours over­ time on all weekends, and an a man missing his watches, the extra twenty-four hours on all crew should take a proper holidays. It is that much more action against such a culprit. We feel that these watches are take-home pay—and it took a good deal of negotiating to get an important addition to every sailor's earnings. Every member it! Now that we have the section must do his part to protect them covering gangway watches in or the entire membership may our agreements, it is the duty of suffer. We are sure that the sailors all Deck Department men to are pretty well aware of their see that they are stood. The usual procedure is for all duties during the standing of hands in the Deck Department, gangway watch—in other words, with the exception of the Car­ the combined duties of Watch­ penter, to split these watches man and Quartermaster, without equally on weekends, so that the payment of penalty over­ all will have an equal chance time. Any other work done while on this watch will be paid in at the overtime. The Bosun is included on these accordance with the agreements. So let's see those watches watches in order to equalize the stood, without a miss! We all top-man overtime for him. stand to gain more income from them. Louis Goffin Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief (CoHtimied from Page 7) istered, and 118 shipped. J. E. Kirchnef was obligated. Under Good and Welfare there was much discussion on general shipp i n g situation. The proposed method of registration drawn up by the Headquarters Registration committee was discussed at length. One minute's silence for departed Brothers. Meeting ad­ journed with 120 members present. t t * NEW YORK — Chairman, Lindsey Williams, 21550; Record­ ing Secretary, Paul Hall, 190; Reading Clerk, A1 Kerr, 29314. journed 8:20 P.M. members present. with PERSONALS 1,232 ship. Under New Business a motion carried to adopt the pro­ gram of economy — cutting ex­ KENNETH MAHSTON NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben penses to the bone—as outlined Send your address to Bill An­ Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, by the Agent. Motion made for drews, Whitman, Mass. James A. Wynn, 30783; Reading the Brothers present to try to i Clerk, J. A. Bullock, 4747. convince other member, whom ROBERT C. MELOY The Norfolk finaqpial reports they might meet, of the need for .Tohn W. Wai-d is on the Hil­ dated August 28 and September passing the General Fund Assess­ ton, Bull LinCj headed for the 4 read and accepted. New Busi- ment. Motion to accept and con­ Mediterranean. He would like cur in the Agent's plan of or­ you to write him. ganizing Virginia Ferries. Motion t t ^ carried to elect a Balloting Com­ JERRY PALMER mittee to take care of the voting Contact Don Brown, care of on the Genei-al Fund Assess­ A1 Bernstein, Blackstone Hotel, ment. Brothers John Nugent, 340 O'Farrel, San Francisco, ness of other Branches. read and William Hatcher, Get-aid Nance, California. accepted. Agent Ben Rees gave John Dixon, Melvin Libby, Hor­ X t X a report on the Special Agents ace Mobley, Ulus Veach were JOSEPH TOMPSON Conference. Motion made to ac­ obligated. Under Good and Get in touch with Kenneth R, cept the Agent's report in its en­ Welfare several members dis­ Hennig at 1150 N.E. Lenore St., tirety and give him a vote of cussed the poor outlook of Nor­ Portland, Oregon. He asks that thanks. The Dispatcher reported folk shipping and the necessity you leave your address with 291 registered, and 72 shipped. of a program of economy for the Linda. He stated that shipping ja-. very Port of Norfolk. Meeting ad­ X X X slow, with lots of men on the journed at 9:15 P. M., with 163 DONALD EUGENE KNOWLES beach in this Port, and advised bookmembers and 128 permits Your mother is anxious to no one to come to Norfolk to present. hear from you. Minutes from the Great Lakes and SUP Districts were not re­ ceived. Canadian District min­ utes filed. Under New Business, motion carried that the Stewards Department rules in the Isthmian contract be clarified. Motion that we instruct our Negotiations Committee, if at all possible, to insert clauses into all contracts HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. guaranteeing the shipping of Phone 5-8777 Chief Stewards off the board. PORTLAND ......111 W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 Discussion brought out that the RICHMOND, Calif. .-...257 5th St. maker of -the motion referred Rating Old Rate New Increase Phone 2599 specifically to Isthmian SS Com­ SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. $270.00 ' $295.00 $25.00 Douglas 2-8363 pany. Various Brothers spoke on 270.00 295.00 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. this issue and it was pointed out Bosun 25.00 Main 0290 that to finally achieve conditions (new rating) 231.50 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. in Isthmian, it will still take a AB 220.00 225.50 5.50 Terminal 4-3131 period of time, because of the AB Maintenance , 235.00 243.50 8.50 fact that we just recently ac­ OS ! ! ^ 185.00 196.00 11.00 quired this company, and that OS Maintenance 185.00 220.00 35.00 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. they had been non-union for 30 Electrician 350.00 361.00 11.00 Cleveland 7391 years before we took them over. Chief Pumpman 290.00 305.50 15.50 CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. All hands agreed, however, that Engine Maintenance - 2nd Pumpman 265.00 305.50 40.50 Phone: Essex 2410 , (nev rating) (new 269.50 CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. we must constantly work with 2nd Pumpman Main 0147 the thought in mind of bringing Oiler : 220.00 225.50 ' 5.50 DETROIT 1038 Third St. all contracts up to as high a FWT 220.00 225.50 5.50 Cadillac 6857 point as possible in every re­ Wiper 208.00 220.00 12.00 DULUTH. 531 W. Michigan St. 285.00 296.00 11.00 Melrose 4110 spect. Motion carried. The Sec­ Steward TOLEDO 61.5 Summit St, retary-Treasurer's verbal report Chief Cook i.. 265.00 207.00 2.00 Garfield 2ll2 to the membership was made 2nd Cook- Baker 230.00 237.50 7.50 and accepted. The Secretai-y- Galleyman 185.00 196.00 11.00 Treasurer's financial report was Messman 185.00 190.00 5.00 The Dispatcher re­ Utility MONTREAL.-. 1227 Philips Square accepted. 185.00 190.00 5.00 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. ported 488 registered, and 432 V Empire 4531 The overtime rate for unlicensed personnel receiving less than $228,23 per month shall be shipped. The meeting stood in VANCOUVER. . 565 Hamilton St. ^ Pacific 7824 silence for one minute for de­ $1.15 ber hour.' Ratings earning $228.23 or more per month shall receive $1.45 per hour. parted Brothers. Meeting adSECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP Jifeiv Tanker Wage Srale Gt. Lakes District Canadian District Ml �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS Friday, September 17, 1948 LOG WE mmid UNIFORM REei^TRATION RULf^ The Registration Committee recommends the following registrar tion procedure for the Deck Department: Members shall register in three groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered, if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available in one group, qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw in for the job. Second Electrician Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—^Day Work Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—^Watch Plumber-Machinist Chief Refrigeration Engineer First, Second, and Third Refrigeration Engineer Chief Storekeeper Evaporator Maintenance Man Pumpman, 1 and 2 Engine Maintenance Group / — Day Workers Group II DECK DEPARTMENT Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Ordinary Seamen who cannot obtain AB tickets because of physi­ cal defects—such as coloj>blindness, etc.—may, upon proving that they have sailed three years as Ordinary out of SIU Halls, register in this group. Bosun Bosun's Mate Carpenter ^ Deck Maintenance Watchman—Day Work Storekeeper Group H — Ruted WuUh Stunders Quartermaster Able Seaman Car Deckman Watchman—Standing Watches Group III — (hly Ordinories On Wutch Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler—^Diesel Oiler—Steam Watertender Fireman—^Water tender Fireman Group III ~ _ Wiper STEWARDS DEPARTMENT The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Stewards Department: Members shall register! in two groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered, if he has the Union's required qualifications,; When men are not available in one group, qualified men registered, in' the next lower group may throw in for the job. Group I — Ruted Men ENGINE DEPARTMENT The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Engine Department: Members shall register in three groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available in one group, qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw "in for the job. Group / Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have the necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Chief Electrician Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have the necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Chief Steward—Passenger Second Steward—^Passenger Steward Chef ' ^ Chief Cook Second Cook Night Cook and Baker .' Third Cook Group II — Messmen Utility Messman Messman REAP m mm l)N0EI?5TAND fflEM , iii•;i i:..., � 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 September 17, 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. 38 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GENERAL FUND LEVY GETTING MEMBERS' OK SIU SIGNS 5 TANKERS TO TOP PAY ARMY MAKES NO PROGRESS IN MOVING COAST CARGOES CLSU ENTERS RANKS OF SIU IN CANADA NLRB TO DECIDE UNIT FOR NEW CS ELECTION HOW REGISTRATION RULES COMMITTEE DID ITS JOB REFUGEES FROM REDS GET AID ON HIGH SEAS ELSU ENTERS RANKS OF SIU IN CANADA SHIPPING SLOWS FOR PORT MOBILE;MEMBERSHIP OKAYS ASSESSMENT ORE SHIPS LARGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR GOOD SHIPPING IN BALTIMORE'PORT SAN JUAN STILL MAINTAINS TOP SHIPPING FROM THE SIXTH BOSTON SEAFARERE ARE AWAITIING WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS STRIKE KEEPS FRISCO SHIPPING AT STANDSTILL MICHIGAN'LITTLE T-H' LAW RULED INVALID NEW YORK SHIPPING HOLDS STEADY DESPITE TRUCKING TIE-UP SEA TRADER STOWAWAY WINS SUPPORT OF CREW;TOPSIDE TAKES DIM VIEW CEW-OFFICER FUND ENABLES BISHOP TO REACH III MOTHER CREW'S COLD BOX SERVES SUDS TO COOL HEADS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/17/1948 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/9c653f28b1e99a5e7475ca78602f0c38.PDF f34ea5122778e73c2752c63956f87d07 PDF Text Text A&G Outfits Not Affected By MC Ruling Draft Boards Giving Seamen Consideration Although merchant seamen are still subject to draft registration, indications are that men already registered are Veceiving careful consideration by some local boards. The Special Services Depart­ ment of the Seafarers Interna' tional has received several in­ quiries from local draft boards throughout the' country seeking information on shipboard em­ ployment of Union members registered in their areas. Special Services" is making every effort to supply full information in these cases so that those under consideration may receive the broadest possible recognition for their maritime service. These inquiries bear out an announcement made recently by the national headiiuarters of the Selective Service System that men now sailing U.S. ships would get "most careful con­ sideration," and that local boards \ 'ould consider each case on a purely individual basis. The announcement also point­ ed out that, under regulations to be issued, each local board will have the authority to grant de­ ferments individually to registi ants whose employment- is re­ garded as necessary to the main­ tenance of the national health, safety or interest. In Washington this week, Rep. Walter Andrews, chairman of the House Armed Services Com­ mittee, said that Congress did not exempt seamen from the draft because they were con­ sidered civilian workers. Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA yoL. X NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1948 No. 39 CASTING THEIR BALLOTS IN REFERENDUM This week the Maritime Com­ mission issued its long threat-' ened order barring companies that do not actually own Am­ erican-flag vessels from charter­ ing Maritime Commission ships. However, all A&G contracted companies do own ships or are negotiating with the government for the purchase of ships, so no companies will be lost as a re­ sult of the Commission's action. If anything, one or two com­ panies may actually benefit, al­ though no such prediction can be made with any confidence. The step was taken as a stab­ ilizing factor among established outfits, a Commission spokesman declared. Fly-by-night companies who operate chartered ships when business is good, but grab their money and turn back the ships when business drops off, will be eliminated, he said. NO HARM DONE In this way, companies own­ ing ships will do better in good times, and be better prepared for bad times, the Commission believes. Voting on the ten-dollar assessment to build the Union's General Fund is reported brisk A poU of the major SIU com­ in all ports. Exercising their constitutional right in New York one day this week were Sea­ panies indicated that most of them expect to be unaffected farers S. J. Nilsen. Oiler (placing ballot in box); Scott Beattie. Oiler, and Vincent Mascitelli. the Commission's new order. OS. Seated around table are Balloting Committeemen (left to right) Abe Goldsmit. Chief Stew­ However, one company, now in ard; Ben Hubbard. Night Cook and Baker, and H. B. Cook. OS. the process of purchasing ships, I said that the Commission's ac­ tion might mean that companies owning American-flag vessels would be able to keep even , ^ ^ .1 • 4 more chartered ships busy than Anybody v/ho wants to meas-1 month in base pay, or nearly and again, is the clause that al- trying to stretch their wages • 'be re­ cover necessities, went to work ure SIU - progress in the last two and a quarter times what he lows the agreement• to Actually, only 13 companies opened for wages at any time. again and won a 6.3 percent , u 1 4. „i drew in the summer of 1944. are listed by the Commission as four years has only to glance at The Bosun's rise over the four-1 . In March 1947, the SIU nego- j to meet the situation. the statistical history of the Prices, however, rose still fur- covered by the order. But later year period is from a mere I tiated a six percent overall Union's dry-cargo wage scales ther. A resolute membership orders may well be more strin­ on page 16 of this issue of the $112.50 all the way to $285.44; raise. Again the NMU screamed quite justly demanded that their gent. LOG. The plain fact is that in the Deck Engineer's, fi'om $117.501 for parity, or something like it, wages be upped accordingly. MORE ORDERS all but a couple of ratings Un­ to $255.04; the Oiler's, from $110) and with the SIU blazing the In the summer of 1948, thei'e to $222.51; the Steward'.s, from | trail obtained a boost under the Eventually, the Commission" is ion negotiators, backed by a was a new obstacle to be over­ expected to establish a point militant, unified membership, $157.5i0 to .$278.25; the Messman's, i Fly Award, come which the shipowners were system whereby the number of have more than doubled sea­ from $87.50 to $189.97; the Wip-' UPWARD SPIRAL quick to throw in the Seafarers' chartered ships allowed a com­ men's wages on SIU ships since er's from $92.50 to .$219.55; the OS's frqm $82.50 to $189.97. In the summer of the same way. This of course was the pany will be keyed to the actual the spring of 1944. year came an extra five percent ban on the "closed shop" im- number of ships the company SIU MEMORIES In March 1944, the dry-cargo which the SIU won to meet the Po^ed by the Taft-Hartley Act. owns. contract called for $100.00 a zooming prices which .seamen, The SIU's Hiring Hall was bar­ The rises.,^listed above are ran­ The effective date of the pres­ month for an AB. Today, under dom samples, but they are typic­ like everybody else, were hav­ red by the law, the shipowners ent cancellation order is Novem­ the new two-year a^eement won al. In addition, all pay increases ing to shell out for everything. said. ber 30. Any vessel involved by vigorous job action in Aug­ have been accompanied by tre­ But prices kept spiraling up­ JOB ACTIONS which is at sea on that date will ust, an AB draws $222.51 a mendous improvements in work ward far beyond the reach of i . , , , have to be turned back when the hard-won pay increase. Ini ^he negotiators had the an- it arrives in the States. The 13 ing and living conditions. ^o that one. They simply companies concerned now have A look at the table on page March of this year, the Negotiat-j ^ 'discuss anything else 54 Maritime Commission ships 16 must stir memories in the ing Committee, alert to the {Continued on Page 3) under charter. mind of every Seafarer, for each Acuities seamen were having i The effective dates of - pay increase is the fruil of a SIU dry-cargo . agreements Union victory. from March 1944 through Take the two raises becoming August 1948 are published effective August 5, 1946. The on page 16 of^his issue along first one was the result of Fed­ The long planned for boycott a'greed unanimously that the being satisfied that the registra­ with wage scales going into eral conciliation and the NMU of Panamanian vessels moved most effective way to stop the tion of ships in Panama and effect on each occasion. This was happy to accept it as final. closer to realization wlifen the transfer of ships to Panamanian Honduras is for the purpose of information is given for the But, although it was retroactive delegates to the convention of and Honduran registries and, at evasion, whether it be wages, benefit of Seafarers who may to the first day of April, the the International Transportwork- the Siime time,' to/force the in­ working conditions, soci.nl and have legitimate claims for SIU said it was not enough to ers Federation in Oslo, Norway, ternational shipowners to trans­ safety standards or dodging tax­ retroactive pay. Any Sea­ match rising living costs and unanimously adopted a resolu­ fer back these ships to their ation, that the unions affiliated farer who believes he has loss of the war bonuses. tion calling for a world-wide own countries would be to in­ to the ITF in the seafarers and such a claim should apply SIU negotiators proceeded to boycott of all Panamanian and stitute an international boj'cott dockers section will no longer in person or in writing di­ win the second raise listed for Honduran vessels at a date to be on a given date throughout the tolerate the menace which is rectly to the company con­ that same date as retroactive to threatening seafarers conditions world. cerned. If application is in June 15. When the War Stabili­ set by the IFT. everywhere, and that on a date writing, the following infor­ The resolution was agreed to zation Board tried to disapprove RESOLUTION ADOPTED to be determined by the ITF an mation must be presented: it, the SIU hit the bricks and by lepresentatives of labor un­ name, address, Z number, The seamen's section adopted international boycott of Pan­ the §reat General Strike of 1946 ions — including the Seafarers voyage number, name of was on. After the Seafarers won —from all the principal maritime the following resolution which amanian and Honduran ships ship, sign-on date, sign-off the beef, the NMU cried "Me nations and will probably go into was later adopted by the entire will be applied by both the sea­ date, rating. Anyone supply­ -too!" As it has been ever since, effect when detailed plans for convention by unanimous vote: farers and dockers believing that ing false information is sub­ the NMU rode in on the SIU's the boycott's execution have "That this congress of the IFT, ject tp penalty under Fed­ been outlined and placed in the meeting in Oslo July 21, 1948, it is only through such drastic coat tails. eral law. One feature of the SIU con­ hands of the member unions. declares after mature considera­ action that the menace can be tract, which has paid off time The member unions of the ITF tion of all relevant factors, and eliminated." Seafarers Doubles Wmes In Fear- Year Period Retroactive Pay iTF OKs World-Wide Panamanian Boycott �« Page Two ' T H E S E A F A RE R S LOG Friday/Sejpttm]^ 24, 1MB SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Aailiated with the American Federation of Lahor 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 Tomorrow Is Important • Seafarers who haven't yet cast their ballots in the referendum now being conducted in all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports had better step on it and get to the nes'est polling place in a hurry. That is, if they wish to take "advantage of the right they possess under the Union Constitution. Balloting on the question of the ten-dollar assess­ ment to strengthen the SIU's General Fund, which began September 8, comes to a close on October 8—just two weeks from now. Most members apparently need no urging to take an active part and have a voice in the charting of the Union's future course. Based on present indications, it appears that a very heavy vote will be recorded by the time the yoting period ends. Some of us need a little reminder, however. The time to have your say is now—while the polls are open. There • is no sound reason why every single Seafarer who is physically able shouldn't cast a ballot. Although the particular proposition now before the membership is in itself a highly important Union matter, more important is what the voting signifies. Hospital Patients A member having his say in this referendum is doing more than just casting a ballot. His action symbolizes the determination of SIU members to meet the important ' issues involving his own security and those of his Union brothers squarely—in the traditional SIU democratic way. 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. In this respect Seafarers enjoy a position that must be the envy of many members of other maritime unions. In the conduct of their Union affairs Seafarers have to meet These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, only those problems that are of direct economic concern as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by to the membership. writing to them. ! If an issue has no bearing on the welfare of SIU NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Q. REEGO members it is tossed aside by a membership that fully un­ J. DENNIS J. M. MITCHELL D. W. PRINCE derstands the purpose of their organization. No involved, R. BUNCH P. L. SHAUQEUE s. w. MCDONALD extraneous issues are allowed to fog this purpose. That's J. B. GEISLER J. L. SAUL A. R. KING R. M. HESTER why the SIU has consistently strengthened its position S. C. FOREMAN M. H. SIMONEAUX and improved the economic standing of its membership E. J. DANCY HARMAN McNAB during the past several years while other maritime unions, E. LAPARI t t ft GALVESTON HOSPITAL beset by internal problems inspired by various factions J. H. BIBBS V. W. RUSSELL J. A. GIVENS jockeying for control, have been weakened. O. HOWELL MACON WELCH V. P. SALLINGS L. R. WILLIAMSON Much of the SIU strength and ability comes from C. GREEN W. McCUISTION moves made by members like those in the Port of New H. C. MAPHEY ft ft ft Orleans, who last month proposed a referendum calling ALVIN WARD MOBILE HOSPITAL for a ten-dollar assessment to reinforce-the Union's operat­ S. KINZAN J. F. GERSEY G. R. GRAY J. H. ASHURST ing fund to allow increased organizing activity. J. L. HUGULEY JOHN WEIMER Demonstrating the foresightedness that is character­ R. L. FLIPPIN CHARLES E. GLOVER A. C. McALPIN istic of Seafarers, these New Orleans Brothers were looking K. V. PETTERSSON C. W. JOHNSON J. W. BUTLER ahead—for themselves and their fellow Union members. R. P. GRAVES F. L. REYNOLDS They know full well from experience that the seamen's M. HENBERT PETE. HENDERSON security of today is only a result of his planning of A. AUGUSTIN T. H. ROSLUND yesterday. Although the initiative for strengthening the E. P. BADON . H. R. LOWMAN General Fund came from these New Orleans Seafarers, all R. L. BARBER ft ft ft STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL hands who vote "Yes" in the current referendum share L. KAY A. EWING their foresight and interest in the future of the Seafarers. A. M. PETET S. LE BLANC A. VANELZUELA M. CASTRO A. M. PETIE ^ All Seafarers should make sure they cast their ballots J. J. McKENNA J. McNEELY bpfore voting ends. And a "Yes" vote will demonstrate A. JENSBY S. A. GLENN that they are interested in bohtering their Union and, ALBERT McMAHON D. DeDUISEN thereby, their own security. T. ZEMRZUSKI E. M. LOOPER Men Now In The Marine Hospitals '.VPV:,• :• 4; ... .v. 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 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.) W. H. NUNN J. BOUYEA W. HUNT R. L. JOHNSTON K. C. CROWE C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. PERRY T. MANDICK . C. NANGLE ' C. W. HALLA P. G. DAUGHERTY ft ft ft BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. G. CREVIER J. J. GEAGAN E. DUDEK C. E. WILLIAMS J. MILAZZO ft ft ft SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL L. TICKLE T. C. KELLY M. BYERS ^ ft' ft ft SAN JUAN HOSPITAL R. SEIJO A. SILVESTRI ' I..MONTANEZ • \'- I 1 �f-'cSSTTr-'V^^ --. Y '• Friday. Saptember 24, 1948 SlU Doubles Seamen's Pay In Four Years (Contimied from Page I) until the Hiring Hall was settled. At the end of June, the owners igave in. They signed a Hiring Hall agreement and the fight over wages began. The owners wouldn't budge— at first. But in the end they were forced to grant the SIU the highest wages in maritime history, by giving Bosuns a 25dollsr a month increase and all other ratings $12.50. What made them yield was a series of job actions. First Mis­ sissippi was toppled over in New Orleans. Then the rest of the companies followed. Again the NMU tagged aldng. The NMU had been asking for a raise since spring. A . threat to strike had been blocked b^- an 80-day Federal injunction. The day that the SIU's victory was made public, the NMU was ready to accept an overall in­ crease of about $7.50. But when the SIU startled the waterfront with its big increase, the NMU screamed for parity once more. The NMU got the big raise too, but it took the Seafarers to put it across. • THE SEAFARERS LOG. Filers Union Thanks SIU ^ For Strike Aid In Norfolk The SIU's policy of helping other unions in their legitimate economic beefs has won the gratitude of the Air Line Pilots Association, AFL, which has been on strike against National Airlines since early in the year. In a letter to the SecretaryTreasurer of the SIU, the Presi­ dent of the fliers' union, DaVid L. Behncke, thanked the Sea­ farers for assistance givep, not­ ably in Norfolk. Behncke also urged that SIU members in pll ports where National Airlitjes operates be alerted against trav­ eling in the outfit's planes. The complete text of Behncke's letter follows: "Mr. Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer "Seafcurers International Union "51 Beaver Street "New York. New York "Dear Mr. Hall; "I wish to express the appreciation of the airline pilots for the splendid cooperation your local organization at Norfolk and elsewhere are extending to the National Airlines pilots presently on strike "against National Airlines, Inc. The extent of this air line and where it operates is shown on the strike pamphlet I have enclosed. "I am w.ondering if you would write a letter to all your local organizations at the points which National vserves, telling them that this air line is on strike and is being operated by scab pilots. Also tell them to extend all lawful cooperation they can to the striking National pilots. We have picket lines at Washington, New York, Newark, Norfolk. Miami, Jacksonville, and New Orleans. lllllllllllpllllllllg American Eastern's unique heavy-lift ship, the Gadsden, prepares to unload its cargo of locomotives on a Turkish dock. The Gadsden is especially equipped to hemdle locomotives and similar bulky machines. At present, it is under charter to make six trips to Turkey under the American aid program for that country. West Coast Unions Broath Operators' Lino However, no A&G ships were The first big break in the West ' Coast combined strike and lock­ being loaded as this was writ­ out came this week when the ten and, except for the working CIO longshoremen entered jof the Army cargoes, the situaagreements with two independ­ j tion was virtually unchanged ent stevedoring companies one from the week before. ALL TIED UP in San Francisco and the other The Employers' Association in Seattle. As a result of this turn of continued to refuse to deal with events. Army cargoes will be ' the CIO longshoi^emen or the loaded by longshoremen obtained 'Marine Cooks and Stewards un­ from the hiring hall, with the til the officials of those two Army's ominous threat to use unions signed the non-communist troops completely removed. It affidavits called for under the also means that the Waterfront Taft-Hartley Act. The Unions actually on strike Employers Association is on the spot. The Association deals with arc the ILWU, MCS. MFOWW, the • longshoremen in all West MEBA and two radio operators Coast ports in which the ILWU unions. However, it was the ILWU that struck first on Sep­ has contracts. By the middle of this week, tember 3 after an 80-day Fed­ three ships were being loaded eral injunction ran out. The MCS followed the ILWU, and two unloaded at the Army docks in Oakland. "Three more and the operators deliberately ships were expected over the locked otU^the MEBA and the weekend, according to reports. MFOWW. In the process, all A&G and SUP ships on the West Coast wei-e tied up. Many issues in the strike are economic, notably the Hiring Hall and wages, but pro-commie officials of the ILWU and MCS have sprayed around their usual political malarkey, giving the shipowners the chance to come back with some political malarkey of their own. Waving the flag aloft, the latter have made communism the issue and completely obscured the economic issues. This week's development came after the shipowners refused to make, any kind of an interim agreement with the ILWU to handle Aimy cargoes. The Army tried to hire longshoremen on a finky "civil service" basis without much success, and also threatened to use troops. The Army backed down on the latter proposition, however. SIU Aids ILGWU In Struggle Against Mobs In Dress Industry OFF SHOOTS NEW YORK — Seafarers are on the picketlines again! This time the SIU is helping the big International Ladies Garment Workers Union drive out the gangsters who have been muscl­ ing into this city's multi-niilliun dollar dress industry. The^ gangsters, who had been roughing up ILGWU picke'ts— most of whom were women and girls—ran into a little more than they expected ^^en they en­ countered a group of Seafarers in West 35th Street one day this week. The officials of the ILGWU had turned to the Seafarei-s because of the SIU's record of support to organiza­ tions in the labor movement. . Apparently accustomed to throwing their weight around with impunity, the self-styled strong boys, armed with lead Page Three Then the Seattle stevedoring firm of Griffith & Sprague, which left the Waterfront Em­ ployers Association, a year and pipes, blackjacks and brass a half ago, reached an agree­ knuckles, didn't know what they ment with the ILWU, by which were in for_ as they attacked a the Arniy cargoes would be picketline of Seafarers. Fighting loaded under the old contract in­ back with their bare fists the cluding its hiring provisions. Any seamen gave the hoods a re­ wage increase will be paid re­ troactively. sounding lesson. The Mutual Stevedoring Com­ The gangsters have been pany of San Francisco, which is muscling into the industiy by not a member of the association controlling a number of truck­ ing companies, which haul cut either, has a similar agreement materials from the "jobbers" to with the ILWU. About 170 ships are tied up, the "contractors," who sew the cut pieces into dresses and other however, and 12,000 longshore­ ladies' garments. Gangster men are walking picketlines trucking outfits force the job­ from the Canadian border to the bers to sell cut materials to Mexican line. In addition, some gangster-controlled contractors in 16,000 seamen have beeh made outlying districts or out of town. idle. Offshoots of the strike and -These latter firms are, of course, sweat shops. The ga;ngsters "pro-, lockout have appeared on the tect" the jobbers involved by | East Coast where a few ships intimidating and beating the contracted to the striking unions, are being picketed. ILGWU's women pickets. "I would deeply appreciate any suggestion you might have to make the strike more effective at the division points named. This air line also stops at Baltimore and Philadelphia. "In view of the fact that certain of the locals of your or­ ganization did not know that this air line was on strike, they have at times booked passage for certain of their members on National Airlines. I am sure thad a letter from you on this point, and anything else that you may care to add would be very helpful and very much appreciated. "I wish to thank you wholeheartedly for the very fine assist­ ance extended our people at Norfolk, and I shall be very pleased to hear from you on the points raised in this letter. "With best personal regards, I am "Sincerely yours, "AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION "David L. Behncke, President" Facts About Social Security HOW IT WORKS Your social security card means you have an insurance account with Uncle Sam. When you work on a job covered by social secm-ity you are building protection for your old age and protection for your family if you die. For this Federal old age and survivors insurance you now pay 1 percent of your wages, and your employer pays the same amount. It doesn't matter if you are 8 or 80. Youi" social security card represents an actual ledger rec­ ord kept for you by the Social Security Administration at Balti­ more, Mai-yland. There are more than 70,000,000 social security ac­ counts. To get full credit for your work under social security you must be sure to report the num­ ber of your social security ac­ count to your employer so he can send in a complete and cor­ rect report of your earnings un­ der social security. HOW TO QUALIFY To receive monthly old age in­ surance payments when you are 65 you must be "fully insured" and you must file an application. To be "fully insured" you must work about one-half the time under social security. Actually we figure it this way: First, we figure the number of calendar quarters from Januai*y 1, 1937, luitil the quarter in which you reach 65. Now divide this number by two, because you must have one quarter of cover­ age for each two quarters elaps­ ing during this time. A "quarter of coverage" is simply a calendar qHarter in which you are paid at least $50 wages under social security. * Where the number of quarters of coverage required would figure less than 6 or more than 40 quarters, the law says you must have at least 6, or on the other hand that you need not have more than 40. If you were bom on or before July 1, 1875, you wUl need only 6 quarters of coverage in order to receive a monthly old age in­ surance payment. If you were bom after January 1, 1892, you will need 40 quarters of coverage in order to be fully insured and to get a payment at age 65. This mle tells how to figure how many quarters of coverage you need, but quarters of cov­ erage may be eamed at any time, even after 65. During tlie war some* persons past 65 went to work for the first time under social security and became eli­ gible for monthly retirement benefits. Westward, Ho! Seafarer going to Califor­ nia wants someone to share car and expenses — driver's license necessary. D. Smith, 239 E. 126th St., New York City. .i'.. /.i'' ^ ULij. '.-••Au I �• iPage Four THE S E AF AftERS f«6ay. 90p««nilMr 24. im Heir Orfeans Looks fthood To Steady Shiwiins Port fiahre^ Now Getting Good Shipping By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD By KEITH ALSOP NEW ORLEANS — Shipping GALVESTON — Shipping is here in the Crescent City, as the good in this port, or at least it end of the summer season nears has been for the past seven days. its close, continues to hold its There were four payoffs and own, but it looks like it may fom- sign-ons, plus three ships take a dip shortly. Reason is that in transit. It's good to repoi-t out of eight Alcoa ships due to By JOE ALGINA City and Afoundria. It looks like It is important that the -mem that there were no beefs on any arrive here between now and they're running in threes. These bership understands this pro of them, beyond routine little NEW YGRK — Like the the middle of next month, six were okay payoffs and quickly vision so men won'< be crying matters which were easily weather, shipping became brisk of them are scheduled to hit the disposed of by the Patrolmen. at the West Coast after the re settled. during the past week and foi'cec boneyard. South Atlantic came up with turn from the Far East. The payoffs included two a dent into the ranks of the However, the blow isn't too If this set-up is not to your Watermans, the Governor Dixon members waiting for ships here two, the Southstar and W. R. Davies, both paid off and signed severe, as these are the only liking, don't take these ships and Governor G'Neil; Alcoa's on the beach. on in smooth style. ones due for the long lay-up This ti-ansportation rider is in Thomas Nuthall, and Federal It may be only a spurt, we Gther ships in were the Robin our 2-year contract and it is out of some forty scheduled ar­ Motorship's tanker Mostank. can't tell yet, but it is encourag­ Kirk, Seatrain Texas, and two to the membership's liking. It's rivals in this port for the com­ The Nuthall and the G'Neil ing nonetheless. If it continues Bulls, the Elizabeth and Arlyn. the duty of every member to ing three-week period. Gf these, paid off right here in Galveston, for a month or so, it will pretty ON TRANSPORTATION about ten will be in ti'ansit, live up to it. but the Mostank was at Smith- well dispose of the backlog. Away from shipping in New which may take up some of the Most of the ships in for pay­ OVERTIME HOUNDS luff and the Dixon , at Lake York to the subject of trans­ slack that will be caused by Charles. All four signed right offs this week ivere from tlie portation: It's not to my liking to be a the lay-ups. finger-shaker, but sometimes it on, which was okay, "you can be major operators. ' Isthmian' sent Recently it was recommended We have quite a few familiar us three, the Cape San Martin, sure. and accepted by the member­ is necessary to point a finger to names on the beach here now. Because we were over at Lake Anniston City and Allegheny ship that men who take trans­ an erring Brother or Brothers. Among them is the well-known Charles covering the Dixon on Victory. portation , money .shall pile off This time it is Bosuns and man-about-ports, Percy Boyer. Gnly the last-mentioned gave Labor Day, we had to forego the ship at the payoff. This was "overtime hounds." That is, if he hasn't grabbed a Unfortimately some Bosuns are joining in the Labor Day festi­ the Patrolmen any trouble. The agreed upon to insure a greater ship for some far distant port. Chief Engineer on the Allegheny vities here. But a good payoff turnover of men on these ships, laboring under the delusion-that Percy, while he was here, did Victory didn't like the looks of was worth it. and so benefit the membership. they are put aboard a ship as good job in assisting lopril The three ships in transit were one of the three Junior Engin­ Gn Waterman ships the trans­ spectators solely, and are not fight promoters in lining up a the Seatrain Havana, Moran's big eers, so he took him off watch portation rider reads a little expected to lend a hand with the benefit show for the local SIU's tug. Watch Hill, and Isthmian's standing and put him on day differently, hut the desired re­ work. claim to fistic fame, Pat Donawork. The Bosun is the head of the Allegheny Victoi'ysult is the same. The benefit to lue. At the payoff the Patrolman the membership has already deck gang, yes, but he also is Pat, in case you haven't heard, BACK CARPENTERS asked, "How come?" The En­ been great. Because of this. Wa­ expected to turn ' to when he is lad his jaw broken recently in gineer glibly replied that he Despite the fact that shipping terman has been able to add needed. There are never too bout with -Jimmie Lan>ver of was Chief Engineer and could is. good, there are quite a few eleven more ships to its opera­ many men around for some jobs Philadelphia. The show was a do as he wished down below. and by standing at the rail, tions. oldtimers still around. Among g'ood one, and no doubt helped QUICK CURE them: Guy Whitehurst, Red Dar'The Waterman -rider provides picking his teeth, he doesn't Pat a great deal. ley, Pat Ryan, Samuel Pearson, He didn't have anything lo that men on ships running to make friends or do his job MORE FAMILIAR FACES James Foster, Frank Reese, H. say, however, when he saw the the 'Far East from Atlantic or properly. He has to do more than exer­ Trasham, James Mapps and Jim man collecting the overtime for Gulf ports may make a trip to Another oldtimer occupying a his violation of the contract. The the Far East, return to the West cise his lungs 'to collect high- chair in the recreation deck Blake. Blake is in from another Junior Engineer collected all the Coast, and make a trip to Eur­ man overtime. He is on the ship these days is Frank Kendricks, honeymoon in Mexico City and money due in overtime for be­ ope, returning to an Atlantic or to work and no crew is in the recently in from taking turns wrong if they put a bee under on Mississippi and Alcoa pas­ is looking for a nice long run to ing taken off his regular duties. Gulf port. an armchair Bosun. FLEET ENLARGED senger ships. An incident such as this usual-, the Persian Gulf. The overtime hounds are an­ By eliminating the transpor­ There is a little excitement ly cures these sb-called "Kings of Gthers are: Bobby Welsch, tation money at the West Coast other group needing a bit of fresh from an Alcoa Texas to here on the labor scene and be­ the hill." Gn the Alcoa list we paid off on the out-trip, and the East prodding. Some guys aboard Europe grain run; Charlie Crossfore it's over the SIU may be in­ volved in line with its traditional the Polaris, Beaton and Card- Coast or Gulf on the return, the; ship turn-to at their regular dut­ land; Bob Sheffers; Frank well. All three were in good company has been able, to great­ ies in a lackadaisical manner, Hughes, who vows he will sweat policy of helping other unions. Carpenters Local 526 has been shape, but the Beaton will be ly enlarge its fleet. That's what miss watches, and are always it out for the Del Norte; Goon picketing the Brown & Root ours no more. Alcoa is tui-ning we've been after: more jobs for just entering or leaving the em­ Iloyd, in from a trip sailing on Construction Company for the her over to a company not con­ more Beafarers. This gain for brace of old John Barleycorn. the bridge, and Bob Burton, us far outweighs the transporta­ That is until someone calls for here in his home poi-t after a past week, and the Galveston tracted to the BIU. tion money that would be paid overtime work. Watermans in port this week Branch has offered any assist­ successful run to Greece. SUCH TEARS! were the Jean LaFitte, Azalea to a few crews. ance needed. Still another Seafarer seen Suddenly these guys are john­ hereabouts is Vic Marina, the ny-on-the-spot, all set for a turn Alcoa Clipper's beer broker. Sid­ at the fast cabbage. They're ney Dolese is around the Hall well-stocked with tales of 'how telling his story of what hap­ much they deserve the overtime, pened on the Trinity Victory. ship is expected to hit Wilming­ At present the Ari^ is look­ and you'd be playing favorites By STEVE CARDULLO She was being towed to Texas ton. ing for any stevedoring outfit if you didn't take them. Turn and the scrap heap when her SAN FRANCIBCG — All Sea­ As soon as a ship arrives, the that is favorable to the ILWU. him down and he'll cry for tow broke in a gale. farers should be concerned with ILWU throws a picketline If the Army finds such a com­ weeks, or give him a stiff over­ Sid's lamenting that there was the news of the West Coast beef around her and refuses to work pany, it looks as if the Army time job and he'll moan because no seasick medicine aboard. This which, so far as A&G ships are her. The best information avail­ cargoes will be, moved "by long­ he wasn't given an easier one. could go on and on, but we're concerned, is a complete layoff. able out here suggest that A&G shoremen. ;Howevei, if mo such There is ne pleasing this type. not attempting to compete with In this report, we will do our ships at sea wUl be diverted to company can be found, the He'U be sore no matter whdt is Cilt And Run Hank. best to straighten everybody out' the East -Coast and the Gulf. Commanding General of the San done. If -he were allowed to stay We've been experiencing some as to the state of affairs -at the The strike caught quite a few Francisco Port of Embarkation in his sack during the entire very wet weather hereabouts. -date of writing, which is Sep­ of our men. However, evei-yhas said that soldiers will be- voyage he'd complain about the We've become accustomed to ex­ tember 15. body has pitched in with volun­ used to load the ships. (Editor's mattress. pect it about twice a year, and At present, the following or­ tary contributions to the general Note: Since then, two independ­ Nobody has to kill himself this is one of the two wot spells. ganizations are on strike: Inter­ welfate and, as a result of the ent companies have signed con­ these days. Our agreements are The old weather eyes around national Longshoremen and wholehearted participation of tracts with the Army to load the best in the maritime in­ claim that the best of. the rain Warehousemen's Union, CIG; Na­ everybody, we have been able their ships.) dustry. The work is there to be is ^one and we can expect some tional Union of Marine Cooks to set up a first-rate stewpot. The shipowners have changed done but it's far from being dry weather and the warming and Stewards, CIG; Marine En­ Frenchy Michlet 'nas been do­ the strike into a lock-out by stat­ superhuman. rays of Gld Sol. gineers Beneficial Association, ing some fine coo'tcing. Never­ ing unequivocally that they wiU As all old tanker men know, To^ the wandering brethren CIG; Marine Firemen, Gilers, theless, we have been advising not negotiate with any striking there is a sailing board posted of trie SIU, the fellows here ex­ Watertenders and Wipers, inde­ our ]nembBr.s to head east. union, until the leaders of the on tankei's but it is subject to tend a "ship New Orleans" in­ pendent; and two radio officers' Several days ago, the Army ILWU and the MCS sign the quick changes due to the in-and- vitation. If you're wandering in unions. Naturally, the entire commenced to operate a Hiring anti-commie affidavits called for out type of operations. Not this direction, Iceep right on un­ coast is tied up. Hall at Fort Mason. Fronting by the Taft-Hartley Act. knowing exactly when a tanker til you come to the beauty spot the Hiring Hall were huge signs From where we sit, it is im­ is going to leave is one of the of the South; you'll know then SIX TIED UP advertising jobs for seamen, possible to predict what will tough parts of sailing tankers, you're standing before the New The following A&G ships are stevedore bosses and stevedores. happen if troops actually are but somehow they manage to Orleans Hall. strike-bound as matters now The newspapers gave the hall used to" load ships. And how get aboard in time. Pay us a visit, linger on the stand: Purdue Victory, up the a lot of free publicity. The long the strike will last is any­ If you're recently removed beach a day or two and pick coast in Astoria, Yorkmar, Mar- longshoremen and other striking body's guess. from sailing dry cargo ships, it's your shot—the Continent, South lin Victory, Steel Inventor and unions threw a picketline around Meanwhile, we keep working impoifant that you know this America or the Islands. Passen­ Monroe Victory in San Fran­ the hall, and we understand that along on our new Hall. We ex­ or you^l .find yourself waving ger ship men especially can al­ cisco; and Mary mar, down in to date only a handful of men pect to. have it finished in the at your ^dp as it disappears ways land a berth pretty easily Wilmington. At least one more have taken jobs. near future. over the horizon. here. TraasporMion Rider Akeudy Pafing Off Six MG Vessels Tied-Up On West Coast �i T HE SEAFARERS LOG Fii^, SeiteiBlMir 24. lS4iSI osims SLS By W. G. BILL CHAMPLIN Page Five • ItoMie ShiMiiiig Conttnues Slow, But Assessment Vetmf Is Brisk By GAL TANNER I get; tired of beefing and grip­ much water's in the, forepeak?" you can't see her draft marks MOBILE — Shipping continued three weeks. With Alcoa being ing. Somediay I'm goipg to sit ' "Been running sevfin or severt- nor sound the well. Anyway, dead slow for the past week in just about the biggest company down and: write about, some of and-a-half' inidies latei-ly—doesn't my guess is that the black gang this port. Approximately 37 running regularly into this port, the really swell Mates and Old vary much," I said. bookmen and eight permitmen action has hurt local ship­ "Is that all.'" Men I've sailed with. MCH0muC9 -AWQMVMOU^") were shipped during the period. their ping quite a bit. "WeU, if it makes you feel any I Such praise can really go in Five ships paid off, but there was A lot of the permilmen on the this column, too, for always better, I'll be liberal and sign only one sign-on. However, two beach here are pulling out for there's some other character to eight." ships on continuous articles hit other ports, where the lists may "Hell, it ought to be full," he throw a monkey-wrench in the here and a few men were signed not be so long. At this time, this works. Yes, there's one on every said. on each. seems to be a pretty good idea. "Come with me, Mister; we'll ship. This- is the last, artielfe on The Agent here has been in Alcoa had two vessels among dangerous officei-s — for the check," I answered. the payoffs—the passenger ship three or four meetings with, the "I'm busy, but cheek it," he present. Clipper and the Runner. The officials of the local unemploy­ The Mate on the pan today replied. Monarch of the Sea, Waterman ment office. On the basis of STILL MISSING was less a company man than job that makes the Puerto Rican these discu.ssions, things look fa­ I did; taking the Bosun and a aft anti-union drunk, with for­ run, paid off—as did two South vorable for the permitmen. eign navy background, and Em­ :couple of ABs -for witneseesi Atlantic scows, the Stephen LeaThere was. still less than eight pire cQwtowing mixed with cock and the William Clay. Both inches. The Mate was dumb­ really pumped the fresh water Dominion rebelliousness. the latter are Liberties and are Since he wasn't too bad a fel- founded. into number one."" headed for the boneyard. "We paid fbi> it Where the ow at heart, and capable of edu­ "Can't be. The forepeak The Runner was the vessel cation—just a victim of his back­ hell did it go to?" doesn't take that much." thatsigned on. She's now out "Can't say. Mister—you know, ; "Thats enough to swell the ground—I'll try to avoid identi­ on the bauxite trail. The Clipper it would be just, oiu.-- luck, if the grain, and burst a seam, in her fying him. By E. B. TILLEY and the Monarch of the Sea arc To simplify the picture, Til hlackgang pumped ft; into- nura>f akin. The seawater will rise to BOSTON—We cannot say that state that: I sailed as Chips on a ber one, which we can^t sound," the water line, and absorption on continuous articles. Ships in shipping is slow. We have to transit included the Steel Ma­ Victory ship which si©3fid ar­ I answeaced. will take it higher," I: pointed riner and William Allen of Isth­ report that shipping has stopped This- was- all very funny, since out. ticles, then, sailed Hgbt' • to a mian, and the Del Alba, Missis­ entirely. grain, port, to load, for a haul we could: make enough drinking When we hit; oui* port of dis­ If things keep on the way they sippi Shipping Company. water. T could Ihugh,. for Td air charge a few days later; we were halfway 'round the world. are going, they'll stop calling this SMOOTH JOBS From the very beginning; of waya been scrupulous about: down hy the head; even worse, place Bean Town and name it the trip I; had trouble- sounding keeping my sounding log,, al- and; the whole ship stank. All payoffs and sign-ons were No-Payoffburg. However, we are number one holdv the sounding- 'ways noting the reason why a There is- grave doubt about the smooth, with the exception of getting a few ships in transit. sounding can't- be taken, and al­ possibility of our losing tfte ship; the Stephen Leacock, which well being partly obstructed; Right now we have' Water­ ways calling the attention of but on a long run with bad came in slightly fouled-up. After DRY SOUNDINGS man's SS Maiden Creek. She is Soon I lost my light sounding- both the watch officer and the weather, we might have taken the Patrolmen got to work on in from Japan. And you know rod, the line parting when the Chief Mate to anything of note. water in number two, or just her, she soon was in ship-shape who rides her bridges. He's none lost our bow. Actually we found condition and all hands left the other than the well-known MorAMAZING MAIZE rod jammed at the obstruction. salt water above the new payoff satisfied. Foui' or five days later we I made a new, heavy, rod, which •man Hiles. Some of the Brothers in the I got past the obstruction. I wei'e noticably down by the watei-line, as I'd predicted. The Naturally, the Creek is loaded local Marine Hospital who re­ down with beefs. However, since never felt confidence in my dry head, and the_vicinity of number fresh water was never located. It's good advice to always ceived their Union benefits from doesn't pay off here, New soundings, as sounds came up the one smelled like a putrid brew­ well so muffled that I always ery. Mile maize stinks worse keep a good sounding log, when­ the visiting Patrolman were; J. York or • Philadelphia wiU have wondered if I'd hit: bottom or a dian good old-"cawn." The Mate ever you happen to be respon­ F. Gersey, J. H. Ashm-st, John ^he pleasure of handling the sible. British law sure looked Weimer, Charles E. Glover, A. C. ^.-oubles-and suffering the inwas wild. lost rod. I kidded him, saying, "You're mine over in India that time. We McAlpin, J. W. Butler, F. L-' evitable headache. All data were carefully en­ Reynolds, Pete Henderson, T. H. tered in the Carpenter's log, and only guessing, Mate. You know lost 600 tons of grain. We also have the Oberlin Vic­ Rolund, and H. R. Lowman. in my own personal log, and the tory in port. She's an Isthmian All of these men reported and she has a I'eal Isthmian facts called to the attention of everything going smoothly at the lumberman on her bridge. She's the Mate. hospital. Came a day when my new bulging with logs. Whoever Some of the oldtimers you c.an covers her payoff will have a rod jammed and its line parted. find on the beach in. Mobile at headache, too. I next tried eveiy kind of a fish the pi-esent are: S; R. Paris, E. C. I could devise. The last of these »:HOOL DAYS By WM. (Curly) RENTZ Gallaspy, J. R. Mucins, R. Ulmer, was a heavy spear I bent into a When the ships don't pay off six-thread sisel. BALTIMORE — Shipping has It's the same way with the J. O'SulIivan, A. H. Townsend, J. diere, all we can do is build up The big Bosun and I heaved, picked up again in Baltimore. General Fund Assessment. The Carroll, E. O. Moore and N. the morale of the ci-ews to hold then used one combination after Don't get excited, we're not hav­ members know they need it as Kiehl. them until they actually reach a VOTING BRISK the other of mechanical powers ing a shipping boom. Things a kind of insurance against the payoff port. till the six-thread parted. We are just a little better, that's all. future. If they want the insur­ Our weekly education meetVoting on the ten-dollar assessment for the General Fund ings got off to a bang-up start ance they vote for the assess­ The best news is that shipping is going along briskly in this here. We had the first one last ment. ought to get better still for at port and, from all the conversa-j Tuesday. The way the members least the week to come. That's Incidentally, when you go to tion around the Hall, it appeal's participated made me proud all, the way it goes. One week up, vote, rerpember some of the that a very large majority is over again to be a Seafarer. the next week down. One week things about the SIU's past. Re­ The boys really gathered this port is good, the next week member how the victories were in favor of the move. Every man entitled to vote around anxious to discuss and it's some other port. won. We didn't get anything for It's not really any easier to get nothing and we never will. So in Mobile should, have his say learn the reasons why the SIU via the ballot to make the SIU has won its position at the" top out of here than it was before. vote "Yes" for the assessment. the strongest maritime union in of maiitiuie. Tueie were souie Men keep coming to Baltimore There are some Calmar ships the business. ' oldtimers in the crowd and they dreaming of good shipping, so in port tied up because of the WeU, the layup jobs are stiU could draw on their memories to they pile up on the beach. West Coast strike. They can't coming into Mobile. This week, show what a job the SIU has Of course, if the boys would go back on the inter-coastal run we have two headed for the done in 10 years, grab those Ore vessels as, fast as until the beef is settled. There boneyard, and there are two| They knew the difference bethe jots appear on the board, are some MFOWW and MCS more scheduled for next week, tween the wages and conditions were in a grain port, with the they would have a lot less members on strike h.ere, but oth­ Alcoa has laid up every Lib- called for under the new twoshore carpenters fitting our'holds trouble getting out. erwise everything in Baltimore erty that has hit either this port year agreement, and what they for grain, and there were a few SEVEN SIGN-ONS or New Orleans during the last used to have to put up with. is fine. burners and welders aboard Last week we paid off three making minor repairs. Ores, a Robin, a Bull, a South OUT TO LUSH Atlantic and an Isthmian. The I empftatically urged the Mate signrons included the same three to have the wellpipe cut, the db- Ores, the South Atlantic, the By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER by tankers with the SIU. as well the General Fund Assessment, structipn. removed, and a new Isthmian and two Bulls. There PHILADELPHIA — Shipping as freighters, has been the sub­ and feel safe in predicting an section put in before grain pour­ were some ships in transit, and ject; of a great deal of discussion easy passage. We say tliis be­ ing commenced. But. the lures there are three Cities Service di-opped off again in this port around here lately. Everyone cause we have faitli in the wis­ of the port!s fleshpots and gin- tankers in the shipyai-d for re­ during the past week. There was seems to be heartily in favor of dom and pride of the SIU mem­ only one payoff; and that was on mills caused the Mate to forget pairs. the whole program as it is de­ bership. It won't be long, we feel, be­ the SS Francis, a Bull Line scow. and. neglect: his duty till the hold With SIU finances in top shape It was a good clean payoff, veloping. was filled and. we were at sea. fore those Cities Service vessels because of the strengthening of The members ai'.ound this however, there being no beefs All went; well: till we took will be under full contract: Branch realize the need for ex­ the General Fund through the or disputes of any kind. She Everybody is doing a sweR job fresh water in a foreign, port. must be a happy ship because pansion all down the Line. They assessment, we look for a splen­ Be it: said, I was the only man aboard them. Cities Service will come along only a eouple of men got off her. know that, with our agreements did future for the SIU and its on the. ship who'd ever sailed a As usual, we have had quite wi-apped up for two yeai-s, we members. Vicftory. This condition often like the other companies. The will be able to devote more time (Ed. Note; For some reason. produced weird results. In thijs SIU's spirit won't- let. Cities Serv­ a numbeY of ships in transit, and and energy to growing bigger Brother Gardner omitted his case, a, few dhys after watermg ice do anything else. Seafarers we have visited them all to and stronger. cuslomaiy plug for the Phila­ square such beefs as we found. and. bunkering; the Mate came know how to go after what they delphia Athletics.) Voting is still in progress on The two-year contracts signed to me and said', "Chips, how want and get it: mu /^V£RKU€vre'/vc/ Boston Shipping Drops To low Baltimore Sbliip^ Improving; ^Imar Intercoastals Tied-Dp Seafarers RapfOf Atoal 2-lfaar Caalraets •1 �•'J;\f»'r---r^.;>i--' f"- T H E Page Six S E A F A R E R S LO G Friday. September 24, 1948 Seafarers Building In Tampa '^Although its shipping activity does not compare with that of many of the larger branches, the SIU Branch in the Port of Tampa enjoys the distinction of having a model union setup. After a period of repair and alteration, Tampa now boasts a union hall that offers a worth-while pattern for the rest of the Union. The Hall, pictured on these pages, is a spacious, modern two-story brick structure offering every convenience to Seafarers on the beach. Besides the facilities devoted to the con­ duct of Union business, the Tampa Hall provides the comforts that the Union hopes will eventually be available to Sea­ farers in all ports. There is a dormitory, where Union members may spend the night, without cost. There are spic and span showers that are sure to be the envy of other ports. From a shaded terrace outside the sec­ ond-deck dormitory. Seafarers can relax y^ith a cool drink while they watch ac­ tivity in the busy Franklin Street thor­ oughfare below. If they prefer, there is a commodious recreation room on the first deck that is both cool and comfortable. Soon to be erected are several concrete ' ------ benches along the curb for men who prefer to loll on the outside. The Tampa Branch is also prominent for the excellence of its relations with other trade unions in that union-conscious city. Several AFL unions already have their offices in the SIU Hall, which may soon become a trade union center for Tampa. When fellow trade unionists need help, Tampa Seafarers stand ready. Among those they have aided in the past are the Teamsters, Laundry Workers and International A.ssociation of Machinists. While Tampa shipping does not reach great propoi tion.s, the port holds its own and manages to pay its own way. The streamlined Tampa Branch should be a source of pride to all Seafarers. Visible to pedestrians and motorists traveling north on Franklin Street is a huge symbol of the Brotherhood of the Sea, which will soon be illuminated by overhead lights. Photo at right shows several Brdthers taking it easy in forward part of recreation and reading room. -- up-lo-daie Seafarers building at 1809-11 Franklin Street, Tampa, Fla. SIU men stand front of recreation room. Terrace leads to dojrmitories. Right half of building holds offices of olher AFL trade unions. �Friday. Seplambav 24, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Is Model Trade Union Project E" / rr .'•'i -4 W wmmmmmmrnmrn At special meeting Tampa Seafarers overwhelmingly voted in favor of resolution proposed by New Orleans Brothers calling for a referendum on a ten-dollar assessment to strengthen Union's Genere.l Fund. Photo was taken as vote was Ccilled for. Few Payoffs Keep Shipping Down In Tampa TAMPA—Although we still get the usual amount of ships in this -port shipping is on the slow bell. The reason is that no one is pay­ ing off in Tampa. . WeTiave had three Waterman ships and one Bull line vessel come in so far this w^elt. The Albert K. Smiley, Waterman, was the latest to arrive. Thei-e is 'a possibility that the Smiley wiU call for several replace­ ments. The other Waterman ships were the John Laurence and the Winslow Hoiner. The Bull line representative was the SS Edith, which ordered tnree men—one in each department—while she was in Boca Grande. Voting on the assessment should be stepped up quite a bit. this week, principally because the men of the SS Florida are casting their ballots. A substan­ tial turn-out of voters from the crew of the Florida is expected. >I ^•1 Trying their luck at cards in Tampa's trim "rec" room are (left to right) Seafarers J. B. Lippincctt, "Pop" Duncan. "Sv/ede" Swensen and Paul Carter. Brothers gather around Dispatcher's desk for shipping call. Despite few payoffs at present, Tampa is managing to hold its own- TOUGH ON TOM "Crying Tom" Watson, the working man's "friend" has let himself get into a peculiar fix. He's been a life-long member of the Democratic party, but after being defeated twice in one elec­ tion he proclaims that the Demo­ crats have gone to the dogs. They aren't capable of electing an outstanding man—Tom Wat­ son, that is. A resolution demanding his resignation as Attorney General was introduced at a special ses­ sion of the State Legislature. To date, all it has accopnplished is several beefs. Most of the big­ wigs here -are anti-labor and Watson has a few allies. Wat­ son's next race will probably be for the U. S. Senate against Sen­ ator Claude Pepper, who, no matter what else he is, is prolabor. All the newspapers in the state are against Pepper. In fact, everyone is against him but the voters; In a scene familiar to Seafarers in all ports at the present time, Tampa SIU men in photo above form line at table of the Balloting Committee, which will check on their eligibility to vote in current referendum on ten-dollar assessment to bolster General Fund. With a reinforced operating fund, the SIU will be able to push ahead an organizing campaign to bring in more jobs for Seafarers and maintain its place as the top Union in Maritime. ' •'•'t �Fag* Eight THE SEAFARERS hOGi Friday, September 24. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS 11#-' Trinity Victory, Adrift In Gulf Storm, Saved By Watch Hill's Crew Seafarers again went to the rescue of stricken vessel—this time Seafarer rescued Seafarer. The Trinity Victory, one of Mississippi Shipping -Company's chartered vessels, was en route to the boneyard at Beaumont, Texas last week when it broke Registration Ruies The final report of the Committee on Uniform Reg­ istration Rules appears on page 14 of this issue. This report has been printed in two earlier issues, but it is being presented a third time so that 9^s many members as possible may read it be­ fore a formal motion is en­ tered to submit the proposals it contains to a referendum vote. The Committee's report consists of a series of rec­ ommended regis^ation rules to be in force in all ports. In reaching their conclusions, the Committee's members analyzed the reports of a series of porx committees, and conducted extended hearings at Headquarters. • , THE NEWSPRINT LUGGINl CREW OF THE COLABEE its tow during a heavy gale 90 miles at sea from New Orleans, and for hours floundered in the grip of the 47-mile-an-hour storm. The tug Eugene Moran, man­ ned by men of the International Longshoremens Association, was unable to send a new line aboard due to the lack of a tow gun. Helplessly the Moran stood by while the SIU ship, with a skeleton. crew of four Seafarers and a Skipper aboard, wallowed in the heavy seas. DISTRESS MESSAGE A distress message was sent to shore and the Coast\ Guard dis­ patched a cutter. At the same time the Watch Hill, Moran op­ erated deep-sea tug crewed by SIU men, changed its course and sped to the aid of the Trinitj' Victory. Arriving at the scene while the gale was still in full force, the men of the Watch Hill forced a line aboard and brought the victory ship under control. The Watch Hill then completed the tow to the Beaumont lay-up fleet. The four Seafarers aboard were I. M. Magarvy, A. J. Zaich, S. L. Dalese and J. D. Wiggins. All In Harmony On Walker: Oldtimer Praises All Hands By FRANK E. SHIMELFENIG Well, Brothers, we are next to|!ess]y clean. I have j'et to hear completing a voyage via France a grumble. The Messmen are a and the dust-patch of Paranam rare good bunch. How could they help but be under the on the rust bucket, James Ky­ scrutinizing eye of Chief Stew­ ron Walker of the Alcoa fleet. ard William Malvenan? He is But should any sailors decide to tireless in the crew's behalf, al­ sail on a real ship, this is one ways on the go, and neat as a that you often read about, but pin! seldom see. Any Master, any company, and The Master of this vessel, Lars our entire membership should K. Gabrielsen is, beyond any feel proud to have such a de­ fraction of a doubt, the finest partment head- in our organiza­ Master Mariner that I have ever tion. , sailed under in my 36 years on SHARP SPARKS American ships! He forever has the crew's welfare at heart. And last but not least, we can­ Nothing at any time seems to not forget our communications be too much for him. Money exp^, Reuben Diebel, Jr., an draws with him is no item— ever ready, always accommoevery day, if you have it com­ datmg crew member. I still ing, without a song arid dance. maintain that he missed his call­ ing, because he sure is a first GOOD BUNCH class first-aid man. The Chief. Officer, Hubert W. I tried to pull No. 5 hatch Green, Jr., the .Second Mate, off the deck, injuring my back Stanley Hrab, and the Third to such an extent that I could Mate, Anton Schwartz, are a not stand my watch. The Cap­ nice lot of Deck officers who are tain gave operational orders; so always , ready to bid you the Sparks began with his liquid time of day. fire, flat iron, rolling pin, and hot horse blankets. By his un­ But what makes all this har­ tiring efforts and the Captain's mony possible? No guessing. It interest, they had me on crutches is the prize Stewards Depart­ in a day. Thanks, Sparks! ment that we have aboard that keeps the crew well and satis­ So here are my congratulations fied. We have food of great var­ to the crew of the James Kyron iety, well prepared and spot- Walker. Much of Ihe newsprint for New York and Chicago newspapers comes from Canada and is carried on ihe SlU-contracted Colahee. On a ricent run to Baie Cameau, Quebec, Juan Colpe, Colabee crewmember, caught part of the crew on deck and snapped this picture. Back row, left to right—Cartright, AB; R. Augsbach, OS; H. Bonewald, AB; J. Synnoit, Deck Eng.; Mahoffey, FWT; D. Dixon, AB, and J. Helms, Carpenter. Front row—Francis, Oiler; R. Kline, AB; A. Castelo, Wiper; C. Friedemann, Watertender; A. Ortiz, Oiler; E. Paszck, Oiler; R. Johnson. OS; L. Wyman, AB, and J. Cates, Bosun. Stamp Collecting Brother Finds Avocation Paves Way To Meeting Great, Near Great Seafarer Fidel G. Lukban, who started his $12,000 stamp collectibn in 1910 with a two cents Rizai (Philippine) stamp given him on his 14th birthday by Jiis mother, cites many more advantages to his hobby than the money invested in it and the pleasures derived fromt fades. If it does, it's phony. their study. The oldest stamp recognized He has made thousands of was is;.,jed by the English Gov­ friends, from Walter P. Chrysler, ernment and insured by Lloyds and James Farley to the owners of London in 1841, Lukban ex­ of small amateur collections (in­ plained. Roosevelt had one of cluding many seamen enthusi­ these which was valued at 52 asts), and an impressive list -of thousand dollars. One of the pen acquaintances with whom rarest is the British Guiana, h' ba.s hem in correspondence 1841, six cornered stamp, with on the fine points of philately the signature of the Governor. for years without ever meeting. A millionaire in Maine promised "I first learned to read and this to Roosevelt if he would write English from reading the win the election for which he inscriptions on stamps, and go­ was campaigning at the time. So ing through the collectors' cata­ now it is in the Roosevelt col­ logues; and learned to talk lection. English through the people I MEETS CELEBRITIES met pur-suing the hobby," he said. As House Boy for the late Jimmy Walker in 1930, Lukban Though he has the largest col­ met many well known collectors, lection ' of any seaman he has for Walker was an enthusiast met, Lukban pointed out that himself. Among them were Wal­ there are a number of serious ter P. Chrysler, who sent him seamen collectors on the ships. FIDEL LUKBAN up to the 17th floor of the "When you sail with one of them it reallj' makes an inter­ are U.S., and British issues — I Chrysler buildipg to see his own esting trip, for you've always got including the colonies and dom­ collection. He also met Jim Par­ something to talk about." It is inions. The thing which makes ley and James Roosevelt. The no wonder, when you consider the U.S. stamps so valuable is latter advised him to see his that his collection numbers up­ that a record is kept of each father's collection at the federal wards of 200,000 stamps fiym all issue, and because the coloring building in Washington. Again as cook for another col­ countries. and perforations make them lector, Walter Ilerrick, at WuinThe first thing he does when hard to duplicate. scott. Long Island, and for Jean he arrives- in a foreign port is Lukban related that for a Harlow, he met many wellto buy the current issues, and rich country like South Ameri known collectors, who left all look up other collectors. A man ca, it is surprising that their pomp and circumstance behind in Southern Rhodesia once gave stamps have poor value. (as is the habit of collectors him 20 pounds on trust to get You've got to watch cut when around the world) to get down him a set of U.S. commemora­ you buy abroad though, Luk­ to the serious business of talk­ tion issues. He plans his trips ban warned—especially in Japan ing stamps. in terms of his hobby, and man­ and Germany. The Germans are Right now Brother Lukban is ages to grab a ship that wiU the best counterfeiters in the in New York waiting for a ship. take him to , whatever part' of world.'^He carries his own micro­ He'll probably grab one soon the world has stamps he needs scope and solutions for testing. and the chances are that he'll for his collection. , Some have to be viewed under return from his next trip with 'us STAMPS TOPS ultra-violet light. In Japan a more stamps, and with them, The most important and ex­ quick test is to soak them in interesting stories fot collectors-rrpensive stamps in the world now hot water to see if the color PhilateJists, that is. • - �Friday. September 24, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings <2> WILD RANGER, June 20— Murphy, the Isthmian phony in Chairman M. D. Sands; Record­ Port Said, access to the crew's ing Secretary W. H. Banks. Mo­ part of the ship. It was pointed tion under New Business to have out that he is sanctioned by the the Ship's Delegate go to the Hall company, boosts the prices of his and see about having fans in­ peddlers-goods to the crew and stalled for the crew. In Good kicks back to the Skippers. Mo­ and Welfare, repairs to wash tion carried to require that Tbasins and toilets, and lockers shirts and long pants be worn were brought up. The Ship's at meal time, and to fix fans in Delegate was asked to check the messhall, and keep screens on "CJ OFTHECoUAlTRr medical supplies. It was decided port-holes and doors closed. Un­ PU/?/MGTHEREC£MT to ask that fresh milk be ordered der Good and Welfare, the mem­ DRAJFT REGISTRATION in San Juan. One minute of bership was warned that anyone silence for departed • Brothers. carrying information topside DATES, REMBMBER would be brought up on charges. A t A RESlSfER WITH/M FIVE PAYS FELIX GRUNDY. June 28— gotiating Committee a vote of It was decided to hold regular AFTER REACH/AIS A U.S. Chairman Conners: Recording thanks for fine repoi-t on the educational meetings to instruct PoRf. Secretary Heinfling. The Dele­ Hiring Hall, and also to Secre­ the membership—especially the gates reported all in order. tary-Treasurer, for forwarding permits—on Union matters. One Brother Mullins was elected same along with the LOGS. Car­ minute of silence for Inst A9ES OF Dg AMP AlUST Ship's Delegate by acclamation. ried. Motion by G. A. Master- Bi'others. REGISTER — WHETHER Motion under New Business to son that linen be issued on Fri­ t X days between 10 and 11 A.M. GITI21HA/ OR ALIEN , AIARRIEP OR have the Ship's Delegate see the HENRY M. RICE, June 21— SHGLE, OR VETERA// OPTHE Captain about getting a carton instead of Mondays as previously Chairman Orville Payne; Record­ of cigarettes per man. Under voted. Carried. Motion by T. ing Secretary Stanley J. Barras. (.AST WAR OR NOT. Good and Welfare it was decided Frazier to request Master to have Deck and Engine Delegates re­ to see the Patrolman in Norfolk supper in port served at 4:30 in­ ported some disputed overtime, about new mattresses for the stead of 5:00. Carried. Motion and the Ship's Delegate reported men who needed them, and to by P. Jakubcsak to stand in on the draw 'situation. Motion make up a list of what is needed. silence for departed Brothers. carried that the Delegates see 3; Si 4. There was discus.sion on cleanli­ Chief Engineer "hnd Captain STEELMAKER, August 10— about fixing Deck Department ness of ship. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Chairman G. Masterson; Record­ head. Under Good and Welfare ing Secretary T. Frazier. Minutes Steward stated night lunch t of past meeting read and ac­ would be, doubled. Minute of cepted. The Engine Delegate silence for Brothers lost at sea. By HANK reported a beef with the Chief Engineer who put the Oiler on Brother Keith Forster sailed in recently smoking his pipe the 12-4 watch replacing the in­ after his trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina and other "Souse" jured Fireman, and had the Jr. American ports. He saj's B.A. isn't so hot anymore. The police Engineer doing Oiler's work in are beating out a cold war down there. They don't believe in DEL SANTOS, June 27— addition to standing his own love and let love or too much freedom under Argentine stars. Chairman Spider Korolia; Re­ watch, instead of promoting a The pro-American senoritas cannot enjoy the bueno night life cording Secretary Floyd Grump­ Wiper holding Fireman's en­ after ten o'clock. Keith brought back a woman's alligator bag ier. The previous minutes were dorsement, and thus filling out he purchased in Brazil for sixteen dollars. Here it would cost XXX read and accepted. The Deck the watch. Motion under New AZALEA CITY, May 23— around fifty-five dollars. Delegate Bill Simmons reported Business by T. Frazier and sec­ Chairman L. S. Bugajawski; Re­ XXX a few hours disputed on handling onded by R. Elwood to fine any­ cording Secretary H. Hankee. If there's anyone who should write a book about South lines on the dock. The Engine one gassed up on pay-off $50.00 Deck Delegate reported a beef African ports it's "Rum and Coke" Willie West. He just came Delegate, Floyd Grumpier, re­ and turn the money over to the with' the Mate. Ship's Delegate in on a Robin scow from those ports as usual... Stewctrd ported 168 hours disputed over­ boys in the Marine Hospital. reported the Radio Operator George Whale is aboard the "Eva" as the Evageline is time, and the Stewards Delegate, Carried. Motion by N. Bartlett to would try to have the loud­ familiarly called... One Seafarer sure praised the skipper of Walter Makin reported no beefs. stand in silence for departed speaker fixed in Manila. Motion his ship. Several hours after the ship hit Bremen the "Old Motion under New Business by Brothers. under New Business by B. G. Man" was writing out passes for the crew. A little 4hing like W. Holland, and seconded by Del to have the Ship's Delegate that for the boys sure makes them happy... Robert McQueen, Welch, to have the ship fumi­ see the First Assistant about the oldtimer, sailed recently. gated Carried. Motion by J. getting the heads fixed while in XXX Darouse, seconded by Baker, to Manila. Motion carried. Under Brothers, have you ever read those humorous Saturday go into Good and Welfare. Sug­ Good and Welfare there was Evening Post magazine stories about Glencannon, the engineer, gestion by Simmons to have all general discussion on the ar- by the author Guy Gilpatric? There's a bookful of the latest blankets sent to the laundry. britrary attitude of the Chiefs stories now on sale called The Canny Mr. Glencannon published Tougall suggested that all quar­ Mate and his attempt to set the by E. P. Dutton for $2.75. This book in your bunk will keep you ters, showers, and heads be crew against one another. It screaming with laughter all trip. painted by the shore gang. Sug­ was decided that the Ship's Dele­ XXX gestion by Welch to have steam gate should handle the matter as Speaking about good reading—grab yourself a copy of lines installed in all crews show­ a crew's beef and not leave it to the October issue of True—the man's magazine, which has a XXX ers for boiling clothes. Meleca ANNISTON CITY, June IB- the Deck Department alone. One book-length story about the "wobblies." It will give the youngpointed out that the steam line Chairman Paul L. Goodman; Re­ minute of silence for departed timers and the oldtimers another version of what happened leading to coffee-urn in officers cording Secretary Jim Rogers. Brothers. in those days when labor had growing pains... We have just pantry should be insulated. Brother Doran was elected Ship's read in a maritime magazine that there were more ships Ormsby asked that the dogs on Delegate by acclamation. Motion totally lost from mine disasters in peacetime 1947 than in all port-holes be freed. Sugges­ carried under New Business to 1946. Who said going to sea is a beautiful, peaceful, hightion by Tougal to install fan in fine any member $3.00 — to be waged adventure? paint locker aft. Other members turned over to the Strike Fund— i* 3« 4. who made suggestions of repairs who is apprehended bargaining Second Cook Jack Turner sailed in from a long trip to were: Burk, Willet, Korolia, with natives in the crew's quar­ African ports. From an injury aboard ship he was beached in Hibbs, J. H. Ponson. One minute ters. Discussion under Good and Africa and got a raw deal and runaround from the company of silence was observed for Welfare on cleaning of passage­ agent there. Splice your story to the LOG staff. Jack. Other Brothers lost at sea. ways.. The Steward was a.sked Brothers will benefit and be on the lookout for bad breaks they to put out ice cream twice a keep getting hit with threughout the world... The following XXX AZALEA CITY. June 10— Brothers will be receiving the SEAFARERS LOG free of cost week in hot weather. It was suggested that fresh stores be Chairman L. S. Bugajawski; Re­ every week so that they can read what they missed, and their gotten in Port Said, as it is the cording Secretary H. Hankee. families can understand the Union as well: James Parnell of only place in the area where Previous minutes accepted. Deck Alabama, Clive Fleming of Ohio, Fi-ank Connor of South Carolina, such things are available. The Delegate reported coolies doing Dewey Martin of Florida, Michael Motieska of New Jersey, XXX Engine and Franklin Reynolds of Alabama, Henry Coroncas of Florida, Ned STEELMAKER, July 9— Stewards Department was given work on deck. Chairman B. Murillo; Recording a vote of thanks for good chow Stewards Delegates reported Remley of Maryland, G. P. Duncan of Florida, Robert Wagner o^ Secretary T. Frazier. The min­ served. The meeting went on promotions and demotions in Texas, Charles Kirby of Florida, Raymond Clark of Washington utes of previous meeting were record to extend best wishes to their Departments. Ship's Dele­ and James Winderwcedle of Florida. read and accepted. The Ship's the Negotiating Committee, with gate reported that the Captain 4. 4. 4. . This is ilife last lime, we hope, we'll slice Ihe old smorgas­ Delegate reported that all beefs the hope that the new wage-scale did not want to get the radio re­ bord. A steward has told us there was an SlU ship which handled since last meeting have and contract with Isthmian paired, and that he couldn't get served the stuff. The Alcoa Cavalier dished out banquets been squared away. The Master comes through soon. One min­ the toilets fixed. Under Good (smorgasbord style) to 400 guests coming aboard daily to look is cooperating and pleased with ute of silence for departed and Welfare the acts of favover the prize ship of the SlU fleet. For one whole month in orititism of the Captain in giving the crew's conduct and work. Brothers. New York the Stewards department served smorgasbord and draws and penicillin, as well as The Delegates are on the ball, XXX the rest of the crew received same. Wow!... Well, before you ANNISTON CITY, June 12— his habit of sending ship's stores and everything is in order. Un­ take that home vacation or sail out—be sure to vote for ihe der New Business the Negotiat­ Chairman William Doran; Re­ ashore to his fi-iends was disnew ten-dollar General Fund assessment. At the same time cused. The crew decided to back cording Secretary Charles Musing Committee's Report on the read carefully and discuss thoroughly the proposed registra­ the demoted Steward 100 per­ carella. Motion carried to have Hiring Hall was read and con­ tion rules printed in last week's LOG. This is one of the curred in unanimously. Motion the cat-walk, forward,' repaired. cent. One minute of silence for most important issues facing you today. by N. Bartlett to send the Ne- Motion carried not to allow Spud departed Brothers. you GOTTA ST^PYOU WERE our WTHIMTUE CUT and RUN "v'l �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Septenbex M, 194B niE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Brother Says Way To Strengthen Isthmian Town House Wants Spenders, Within Union Is Through Work, Not Words Ousted Seafarer Discovers To the Editor: rest my weary legs in the lounge man, I am in favor of having all and which we worked so hard To the Editor: room and to read. There was We have a new Seaman's. It appears that at every meet­ Stewards shipped through the to win. only one other person doing hkeHall at all times. But should we Ashore, we have duly elected Town House in New Orleans, ing held there are a number of. wise, and the personnel got very sacrifice an even greater wage officials doing an excellent job. which officially opened on the Brothers Who beKeve they can busy walking to and fro giving raise for all ratings for one At sea, it's up to you to do first of this month, with a bang. improve and correct the present us the onee over. clause in the contract? your part. There eilways are Numerous editorials in the local Isthmian contract. ' Finally, they got worried and Isthmian ships on the board — press played it big so I decided When the Union's position in Sure, that contract can be asked me if I was a bona-fide so, see you in the Far East! to give it a look-see. the Isthmian fleet grows more made better. Nobody denies the seaman. I replied I was, and John Wunderlich. Jr. I walked in to browse around. secure that clause can always obvious fact that the Isthmian that at fhe moment was an out­ be taken care of. contract is not up -to the Stand­ SINGING FOR THE PRETTY PEOPLE patient at the local Marine Hos­ ard of the SIU's general drySTEP BY STEP pital where I had been under cargo agreement. But compared A powerful dry-cargo fleet like treatment for six months. " I also to the old "^Isthmian Bible" it added that I was on subsistance Isthmian cannot be taken over is an enormous improvement, pay and could not afford $13 per and be made to run exactly like thanks to the excellent Negotiat­ week for room. He walked the companies we have had un­ ing Committee we have had the der agreement for a period of away with a frown. fortun6 to have representing us. Most of you men who sailed years. Those things come slowly 'SCRAM' sometimes. They come step by "as volunteer organizers during The next night on my way the Isthmian campaign can bear step. After two years of active orhome I sauntered in again, and witness to how hard the fight wasn't settled ,in the lounge was during those years we were i Sanizing on Isthmian ships durchair tiU the night watchman, bringing the company under the ing the big drive, I know that the Isthmian company will not or bouncer," politely gave me the SIU banner. bum's rush. When I remember the millions give us one single contract imof hours of overtime sacrificed Provement without a battle. That I showed him my seamen's by the organizers sailing under was the way Isthmian was oridentification card and a bunch the rotten, finky conditions, I ganized. It was a long battle, of discharges, but he told me he get burned up, I get burned even What makes me most dishad orders from the personnel in more when I see men get up to gusted at some of the beefs is the office. air beefs and complaints to those| that they frequently are made I courteously told him that I Brothers on the Negotiating by men who refused to sail had been in Seamen's Institutes Committee who have done and'isthmian ships during the camall over the world and that this are doing a damned good job,!paign. The organizers spent long was the first time that I was if you will pardon the expres- hours every day for months on ever put out because of not be­ end begging, pleading and sion. ing an extravagant paying guest. wheedling to get guys to sail UNION WEAPON In conclusion, I asked him if Isthmian. The organizers were these ordei-s came from the man­ "Take the issue of the Stew­ called slave-drivers and worse. ager. He said no. ard. Isthmian's own old Stew­ But they got Isthmian, because ards have been trained through they believed that the SIU need­ I looked into the office on the the years to serve good food, but ed the jobs and that no mari­ way out and saw about three at the same time to save enorm­ time union was safe as long as people, one of whom I recog­ ous sums of money for the com­ Isthmian was open-shop. Maybe the song Brother Mickey Beck is singing is "Thanks nized. pany" through strict supervision For The MemOTies," inasmuch as the occasion is the party GLOBAL RESPECT I then proceeded to the Cath- . and economy. to rhark the fareweH voyage of the Alcoa Cavalier out of olic Maritime Club, and told my The company will go to prac­ The SIU earned the respect of New York. Whatever it is. it seems to please the gang around experience, and requested that tically any length to have the the entire waterfront by getting Father McDonough be informed the micr.ophone. Reading from the left. Max. Waiter; Carlos right to ship their own Stew­ Isthmian to sign an agreement. ards. If they could have that For Isthmian, since its founding Viera. Utility; Beck. Wiper; Robert Barnes. Oiler; and Luigi of the incident. privilege, they would go a 25- during World War I, had been Ibvino. Stewards Messman. Confidentially; the song is "Ball Therefore, Brother members, doUar boost in wages across the the bitterest, toughest anti-union C Twine." let this stand as a warning lest board if necessary. This fact fleet afloat. you should walk into this gives us a weapon the SIU can The defeat of Isthmian was a hold over Isthmian's head in any triumph that deserved recogni­ "heaven of unrest" by accident, period of negotiations. tion, and the SIU earned the ad­ not knowing their attitude. LOG should be reaching you Of course, as a militant Union miration of seamen of every na­ To the Editor: regularly again.) Joseph P. Farrell tionality. All of them had heard I sure have missed not getting of Isthmian's rough conditions. the SEAFARERS LOG since PHILLY PRAISED And • remember. Isthmian was moving to Houston. Usually I AS GOOD PLACE not the only enemy. The com­ TO HIT BEACH munist-led NMU fought every keep them for Mr. Ballard, so inch of the way with every re­ that he can read them when To the Editor: he is home after a trip. He' is source at its command. I would like to say hello to on the SS McKettefick Hills in So, how about it, Brothers? all the boys in New York, and Bahrin, Arabia, now, and I hope everjrthing is running Instead of using your voices at would like to send him clippings meetings with worthless beefs, smooth. And here is a little in­ put your voices to better use from tlie LOG that I lliink he formation I would like to pass would be interested in. So I on to all my friends ai-ound the aboard Isthmian's ships trying to would sure appreciate it if you improve those conditions about Gulf: which you complain so much, will send it to me here in LOG-A-RHYTHM BOOKLET? Philadelphia is really a good Houston. town to spend a few. weeks on To the Editor: I have a compliment for the tte beach. I just shipped on Wants LOG For LOG, too. My dad is with the I have been reading the Log-A-Rhythms for some time and the Elizabeth. It was in top- Union-Minded Lady Southern Pacific Railroad. He enjoy them very much. I was wondering if it would be possible notch condition — and most SIU kept reading my weekly LOG, to make up a book with all these poems that have appeared in ships are—and everything has To the Editor: and asked to have it sent to the LOG? been running smoothly. I sure Will you please send the him — which you did. He says I, for one, would be only too glad to buy such a book and hate to leave Uie "City of LOG to the lady whose address that it is the finest, truest, and I believe it would sell on the open market. I am enclosing? She will sure most down-to-earth paper he has Brotherly Love" though! The money made on such a book could go into the General I would like to have you send enjoy reading of the activities ever read. More people should or the Hospital Funds. What do you think of the idea, brothers? the LOG to a young lady who is and progress of the SIU, which read it, then they would know Frank J. Richardson, Savannah a very good friend of mine here. the LOG so correctly gives. how and what the SIU is doing ANSWER:rWe are all enjoying a good is very anxious to receive it for maritime. Brother Richardson's excellent suggestion has been under as B. J. McNally and I have trip on the SS Meredith Victory. Hope to be getting my copy consideration for some time. At the moment, the LOG staff is both told her what a great paper With a full SIU crew, everything is running smoothly with no soon. in the process of gathering together a representative collection . it isMrs. Lee Ballard major beefs. , of the Log-A-Rhythms that have appeared in the SEAFARERS ni sign off now, but the LOG Joe T. Bates. FWT, LOG to date. Some time soon it is hoped the booklet suggested (Ed. Note: Your mailing ad­ wm hear from me again before Everett Washington by Brother Richardson will be available to all Seafarers. dress has been changedr so the Brown Says Railroader Pop Enjoys Log ' 'j'l •' t!- • �Friiiay. September 24. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG First-Tripper Writes To His Mother — 1 l)ispels Her Fears Of The Big, Bad Sea First Full Crew From Frisco Hall Wben the new Atlantic & Gulf District Hall opened in San Francioco the Watermrn ship Governor Comer was waiting for a full crew. As one of his first duties, Agent 8. Cardujlo dis­ patched the following men to the Comer, thus earning for them To the Editor: the <fistinction " of being the first full crew to ship from an Enclosed please find a brief Atlantic and Gulf District Hall on the West Coast. account of this ship's latest trip to Europe in what might have been the words of a first-tripper. I chose the medium of satire, be­ cause it offered the best oppor­ tunity of representing a few of the better known charactei-s, and because the trip was so routine as to be almost dtdl. Robert Bale Dear Mom: I see by the numerous letters you wrote me, which I received in Istanbul, Turkey, that you are constantly worrying about the hard times I am suffering in my new career. Let me dissuade you. The sea today (so my ship­ mates tell me) is not what it used to be one hundred years ago. The pay, food, and condi­ tions are different. Merely be­ cause I sail before the mast 'does not imply that I work six­ teen hours a day for a slight pittance, and am forced to sub­ sist solely on salt pork. No, things are not quite as bad as that! The food, for example, has variety and is reasonably well cooked; although, naturally. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK The men sent aboard the Comer to man the Stewards Department are, left to right, front row— Fred Garrison, 3rd Cook; Angel Pedrosa, Chief Cook; Stanley Holden, Steward; George J. Vesagas, Messman. Back row—A. Quintamilla, Messman; Ronald F. King, Messman; Andy Anderson. Stewards Department Delegate nd Night Cook-Baker; F. L. Serrano, Utility. CORAL GABLES NICE IF SICK, SAYS ^MOOSE' « Richard Carrillo, Woody War­ ren, Walter Orman and others were sick in bed for a few days. "Neil" Sheehan^ 2nd Stew­ ard, passed away at Santos. We have lost a friend ... Dick Casterlin and Little Joe have fallen in love with the same gal and everytime they speak to each other they - practically throw daggers at one another. Dick • To the Editor: This is the first time I have had anything to write about in a long time, so I thought I'd better sit down and drop a few lines of praise for the Veterans Hospital here in Coral Gables, Florida. I was taken off Bull Line's Evelyn at Miami, suffering from a badly infected jaw. I received treatment aboard, which I was told here did more harm than good. But I still want to thank Captain Hendrix and the Second and Third Mates for the help I received from them; although I don't believe the ship is properly supplied to help anyone who is seriously sick or injured. Well,' hats off again to the way I've been treated here, even if I'm not classed as a vet. As for the nurses—they must all be from the local beauty contest. Nothing like it in the Marine Ho.spitals! Moose Drzewicki iWants Mother To Read Of SIU's Benefits To Me^n Page Eleven The Black Gangers on deck for their picture are, left to right, front row—D. £. Adkins, Deck Engineer; James Williford, FWT; John Manen, Oiler; Howard Galivan, FWT. Back row—0. Benoit, Oiler; W. W. Wirando, Wiper, and R. Fitz­ gerald, Wiper. SigigsPsiiPMisss To the Editor: I have enjoyed the LOG so much here in the hospital, and I would appreciate it very much if you would send it also to my mother so that she can read and learn of the wonderful living and working conditions the SIU has won for the membership. Thank you very much. Franklin J. Reynolds Mobile Marine Hospital (Ed. Note: We will be glad to send the LOG to your mo­ ther if you will Send us her address.) Lg^t of all, Ihe Comer's Deck Department: left to .right, front row—F. J. Petitpas, AB; J. Mays, Deck Maintenance; Richard M. Urchuck, Bosun; A. Dalerno, AB, and D. P. Eldemire, AB. Back row—Bob Wiseman, OS; J. A. Sullivan. AB; R. F. Myrick, AB; R. K. Williams, OS; J. A, Urban, AB and Deck Delegate. Mom, they don't make your kind of apple pie. " KNOCKS IT OUT Jimmy Long, our Baicer, spends much of his time baking large batches of bread and cake, etc., though why he turns out so much, I don't know. Nobody seems to eat his corn bread and muffins anyway—except Jimmy himself. Fee-Wee Eubanks would ^ be quite a good messman if he kept his thumb out of the soup. Oth­ erwise, he is beyond reproach, serving the meals on time (his time) and generally acting like a messman should. j There has been considerable discussion on the best methods of • reducing weight. Our two elec­ tricians, "Mac" McClarence and Sam Bailey, both large of girth and exceedingly corpulant, have agreed that dieting offers the broadest—or should I say sMmmest— field of endeavor. Mac has cut all meals from three helpings to two, while Sam has almost entirely ceased eating be­ tween meals. k has even bought a '41 Cadillac and plans a trip to California to .see her. Love will find a way, says Little Joe ... Fred Edgett, Cook, is now in the gulf area. He's planning on an oil job in Arabia. If he does go, he'll be hot and bothered for a long Chief Steward Kinter (they time ... Vincent "Pluto" Chavez can always be seen at the nov­ call him Balmy or Bandy, or elty bar. His attraction is a gal; some such name) is the only crewmember to have gained hers is pesos. "Roogie" Eckenbrecht has weight, with a net displacement joined the Lonely Hearts Club, increase of approximately 15 founded on the Del Norte. All pounds. Needless to say, we are those who have lost their all extremely puzzled over this hearts can become members. phenomenon. No dues of any kind... John So far, however, our pants still Smith hales to go to a hotel fit us, and no cases of malnutri­ and register under his own tion have been reported. name. The clerk always gives During the voyage over from him a dirty look. New Yorlc to Turkey we experi­ Emmett Jones was about the enced beautiful weather. The best messman we ever had. He nights were a poet's dream. I was clean-cut and he performed liked nothing better in the even­ his duties well. Too bad he fell ings than to lie aft (the rear-end for that cream puff at the Avion of the ship) and gaze up into an Club. I hope he didn't squeeze inky sky, which was like pale her. purple velvet sprinkled with dia­ Harry Allen missed the ship mond chips, while all around at Santos and was mighty glad the sea would be calm and un­ to come back when the ship broken, except for the phos­ returned there. He spent a little phorescent wake zig-zagging time in the Gilded Cage—jail away from the propeller. ... I think it's a very good idea "HEY. MIKE" to rotate ihe Ship's Delegate among the three departments. Occasionally, when the wake May all ships take notice, and became more zig than zag, the whenever possible change De-J date's voice would call out from partment Delegates every trip.' ^be bridge, "What's your course?" This is fhe BIU way... "Bull" I and the helmsman would reply, Sheppard is raising hell because "D-d-dead on s-sir" some of the boys, while gassedBut most of the time they had up, speak of Union activities in bar rooms. He's 100 percent » S^y up there called Iron Mike right. If you have a beef take who does all the driving. I it to the Hall. The bartenders or haven't seen him yet, so I guess barmaids can't help you. We he must be an officer. have a good Union "so be a The days were different good Union man. though, because then we worked Perhaps I'm late but I would a little chipping paint. The like to congratulate Joe Al- chipping hammers are big and gina on becoming a father. K heavy things weighing about too, read the LOG ... This is twenty pounds and require two my opinion so take it or leave hands to lift. But it wasn't too it: I believe all SIU members bad after I became used to the should read the NMU Pilot. weight. The reason I suggest this is I still can't get out of the habit because I want all Brothers of nervously looking behind me, to see the difference. You have no idea how lucky you are to half-cxpecting to see the Mate standing there with a long bull be a member of our Union. Read recently where a request whip in his hand. Sometimes I was made at the New York Hall hear a terrible shriek from anto serve lemonade. A few years other part of the ship. But ago the request would probably! gogun Collins assures me that nobody is being maltreated. beginning to see the light... Did Bosun Collins has been very jmu ever find good coffee on a ship? Very seldom do you find!nice to me so far. Every time it there, and it is an important hj. gges me (which is frequenUy) issue. Let's try to improve it...' lie pats me on the back and telb A short time ago I sailed with , » a sailor named Early Pimch. He what a nice kid I am. He was always late. j (Continued on Page 12) . �TmE SEAFARERS LOG Paga TwaHwm^ AnotiierBeef On Seatrains: To the Editor: Brother James Stickney in the Auguk 13th LOG wanted to hear from . others regarding what is wrong with the Seatrains. Well, Brother, I am one of the deck-apes on the Seatrain Havana, and my only complaint is. that I will be so damn fat in another trip or two that they wiU have to use a jib-crane or swinging-gaff to heave me aboard. This is really, a good ship, and an excellent feeder. The Stew­ ards Department is under the di- rection of big "Strawberry Hutchinson-, who is doing a very good job in keeping the boys well fed. and happy. And with H. S. Sinnig (known batter as Dutch) as Chief Mate, and oldtimer Gus Carlson as Bfis.un, the work on deck is aplieasure^ Last but not least, our Skip­ per,, Captain J. J. Wenzel, is also a good guy and rates tops with the whole crew. AH in aU, the whole ship, including all three Departments, operate very harmoniously. Of course, there's one "ex­ ception" (and I put this in quo­ tation marks, because this ex­ ception should not exist). I mean the inevitable problemchild who comes to the ship gassed up, unable to do his work, and gives all hands a hard time. That is, if he reaches the ship at all after being dispatched-^which a few of these characters don't even do. Very often they foul up a job that First-Tripper Writes MomAll's Okay {Continued from Page 11) not a bad lopking guy, too—if you glance at him sideways, LOVE THIS LIFE Most of the boys" went ashore in: Genoa in the early afternoon, and didn't come back until the following morning. (Gee they must do a lotta sight seeing!) Such is the extreme humidity of the weather, that when they do come back their walk is slightly unsteady and they suffer ter­ ribly from headaches and dizzy speUs. I believe that in medidal parlance this is known as "Canned-heat Prostration." Well, Mom, FU close this let­ ter: now, asking you not to worry about me any more. As you can see, I am having a wonderful time. Please excuse the crayon I'm vmtihg with, as. the boys won't let: me use anything sharp! ^ r p,:.: Your loving son, Ely Fridar. SestembM 2A. 1MB '^'"''" some deserving Brother should have. STEADY SAILING Now, to all you Brothers who are afraid of the Seatrains, I want to say this: They are damn good jobs, and they are steady jobs for anyone who wishes such. And I guess there are a few sailors, especially the family men, who have to work steady in these days of highcost living. Before closing, I want to relay a vote of thanks from the whole crew to our Negotiating Com­ mittee for a job well done. We all know that they have done a wonderful job of .securing wages and conditions unprece­ dented in the life of any Sea­ To the Editor: farer. The Deck gang of the Morton This little epistle. Brothers, McCarrer wishes to. express- a represents the thoughts of, a^ .•vote of confidence and a million drunken sailor—yes drunk from thanks to th6 Negotiating Com­ drinking in the pleasures of mittee for a job well done on sailing under, the good old SIU the new contract. We have just banner. Long may she wave! x-ead it and approve whole­ W. Gardner heartedly. Hfere is a picture of •' . . . By ROCKY BENSON How is your IQ, Seafarers'? See if you can answer these 10 questions. Score yourself 6—Fair, 8—Very Good, and 10—Tops; 1. What is a messenger? 1. Cadet 2. Wiper 3. telephone 4. long, strong line • • ' 2. How many feet make a. fathom? 1. three feet 2. six feet 3. nine feet the deck gang, less the Bosun 4. twelve feet * and\ two others who went ashore for a few. 3. Who is the head-man in the Bottom row, left to. right, Barr galley? and Chips, Second row: Lindigo, 1. Steward Blake, MnCarry, Solski, Jimmy 2. Captain ' Doris and Osmilipski, Shot was 3. Messman taken in. Cuba while loading 4. Chief Cook sugar for Japan. Blake 4. What is a lighter used for? 1. transporting of cargo 2. for topping booms 3. to make a ^ip go 4. for runnihg a windlass little refreshment there. It was Red Gives Steady Of 1l®ssicm To Far East' slow in opening because the '5. What are wooden clogs used Arabian King has to be con­ for? sulted before any building is 1. loading: cargos done in the place. 2. for battens ; Several of the Union Brothers .3. shower slippers 4. to top gear aboai-d went in for. weight- lifting dUi-ing the trip. 1: will say it, •makes you feel better and takes 6. What does Article XXIII (23) Section one (1) of the SIU Con­ some of the fat off' — which stitution cover? many of us could well afford to 1. reinstatement lose. 2. meetings From the beginning of the trip 3; disbursement of funds we never knew when the clocks 4; retiring cards were going to be set ahead or back. In fact, it was not till 7. How many spokes on a ship feaving Yokohama on the way steering wheeB home that it was posted on the 1. six spokes 2. seven spokes blackboard. But even then our 3. eight spokes day of arrival was k^t a mys­ 4. nine spokes tery. We got to calling her the "Secret" Mission San Fernando, 8» What is called a deck-load in , for everyt.ime you asked the Sec­ ond -Mate or any of the officers the messroom? L soup. where we were or when we 2. dessert would ai-rive, you would get the 3. main dish You may have always thought., thO' Smith Brolhere of- answer, "I don't know." 4. tablecloth cougbjdrop fame numbered but two. Not so. says' Bed' Fisher, HOME AGAIN who gives forth this picture as evidence that they are really, 9. When a "piecard" works for a trio. Sporting three-months beards, the "Brothers" are H. We finally made Long Beach the Union- over six months, how Bishop, A. Larsen and A. M. Lorenger. The unnamed. Seafarer I on August the 24th, and wnnt to many days shipping card does he in the background isn't fooled, he knows who lurk behind the Todd Shipyard, after waiting get? the foliage. 1'. 15- days j for a fog to lift. She was sched­ 2. 30 days uled to head back for Yokohama 3. 46 days the 29th. To the Editor: ard Department outside of' Sun­ 4. 60 days days at sea and tim.e in port. All in all, it was a pretty good I recently returned from a However this was easily settled trip though, and I enjoyed if for 10. How many members are trip on the SS Mission San Fern­ at the payoff. we had a fine bunch of ship­ needed for a, quorum in a ando, and have a few things I Three fellows, A. Lai-sen, mates—with the exceptions men­ Branch meeting? would like to get off my mind. Ofbei", A. M. Lorenger, Chief tioned. 1. 15 members We left the Richfield Oil Dock, Electrician; and L. H. Bishop, 2. 25 members Long Beach, on June 7, bound Two fellows were pulled off in First Engineer, wei-e good ship­ 3. 35 members for Yokosuka, Japan. She was Yokohama and Shanghai. Then mates and Union mindedi. We 4. 50 members a hungry voyage all the way. the Galley Boy got blood poison­ called them the "Smith Broth­ ing from a chicken bone sliver The Chief Steward would ers," for they, let; their beards Answers on page 13 make a better "Gigolo" than grow — had pictures taken to­ that got- into his finger. The ship Steward. When Pacific Tankers gether with two months, 22-day- tui-ned around and rushed back toward Yokohama; he was took this ship over from the old "bushes" on their races. taken off" by an Army Air Force Navy on March 15. she was a CHINA'S CHILDBEN i'.escue boat after considerable good ship and fed fit for a king To insure payment, all t|.-ouble in the swells. on the first trip. The second In China, t got pictures of claims for overlime must be trip was not so good. But the Clunese children who live in ' Anyhow, I hope to be ship­ turned in to the heads of de­ third, trip (thanks to this Stew­ pipes right off the docks, some mates with some of this gang partments no later than 72 ard) was terrible. of them iraked, and-- the rest ing again. The Chief Mate was a hours following the comple­ I might add that this charac­ wearing veay little. AB of them fine fellow to have on any tion of the overlime. -work. ter wore a reddish silk .shirt, were living by their wits, tanker. The overtime wasn't As soon as. the penalty dark glasses, a pair of dress scrambling for food and candy, bad for the Deck and Engine De­ work is done, a rec.ord should pants, and slippei-s- all the time. and picking up old tin cans—for partments. be given to the Department We had a set-to on deck one sale, I guess. They were in bad head, and one copy held by It's all over for me now day, and he left me alone after shape, but did iaot seem to be the man doing the job. though, for I paid off in the that. actually starving;. In addition the depart­ Shipyard, and I'm taking a little The Captain, Frederick G. I got another picture from, the vacation- in Los Angeles. I'm mental. delegates should Olansen, wasn't a bad sort per­ docks in Ras Tanura, Saudi getting' the LOG steady at my check on all-overtime sheets sonally, but he had letters from Arabia, of the. new, seamen's home address. 72 hours, before the ship the company to go by, and dis­ club, which was opened on July makes port. puted all overtime in the Stew­ 17. You could get sodas and a James M. "Red" Fisher, Jr. On Overtinie • ' :' �irmJE i^day. Soi^WirilMr 24. 49M $1; JIF MlRCJtS tUMaea Q " 111 H'.ir Ele<vator-Uss Cape Nome Rough On Uncle Otto's Pins new ankles and legs. This is a We just arrived in Glasgow job for a young Steward who is after a peaceful voyage across as agile as^, a monkey, can jump the Atlantic. The weather was like a rabbit, and can run up fine, and all-rum-hounds went off and down these companionways. the ship in Norfolk on sailing He should also be a mathema­ tician to figure the problems of day. the stores. It is a good thing that We have passengers, including the ship is fast and that it will three nice looking ladies going be a short trip. back to England. The crew, so far, keeps the After being on the beach for ship in first-class condition. She two months waiting for a ship, sure is a clean SIU ship, and I finally took another Steward job; but against my will as this the Skipper, Captain Hubbard, kind of job is no goo^ for an is okay so far—but he is strict old man. While on the beach I on overtime and performers. We will make Belfast, Liver­ spent aU of my time on my pool, and Landor after leaving farm in Port Orange, making Glasgow, and expect to be back one trip a week to the Savannah home by the first day of October. Union Hall. During the hot days, oui- ship The Cape Nome is a fine ship was an oven, from the galley except for the Steward job. If to topside. When we got near I were about 30 years younger it would be okay, but the Steward Nova Scotia she cooled off—now has to be on the "run from 6:00 they are calling the old Steward A.M. to 9:00 P.M. There are for wool blankets, and dogging four decks to climb up and down the, portholes. I guess the down. The galley and crew's scotch whiskey will be next! This letter will be in the mail messroom and some of the Store­ rooms and ice boxes are on the before the scotch starts blowing Uncle Otto Preussler lower deck. Quarters for the tops. Victory Smile To Ihe Editor: crew, and the linen lockers are on the main deck. Then there are the officer quarters, passen­ ger's quarters, dining room and pantry on the boatdeck with the Captain on the top deck above that. I am glad that there are no more decks above the smoke­ stack. After this trip, I will need Says Seagoing Rat Is Back, Urges Crews To Be On Alert To the Editor: Here is an article for the LOG based on actual happenings aboard ship: Ever since ahips were built, the "Seagoing llat" has been a menace to his shipmates' future. Union activities and the abund­ ance of jobs, put the Rat out of play for a time; but now that men are plentifiil and shipping is uncertain, the Seagoing Rat is back at his old game—so beware of him. The Seagoing Rat is a member of the crew who often appears to be a Union Brother. Sometimes he appears to be veiT militant; but he makes a pi'actice of cariying tales to the officers about the crew. Sometimes he adds a bit here and there to make the information he is cari-ying appear more valuable. E. K. Bryan tried his luck at fishing while on board the SS Robin Tuxford in Mada­ gascar Bay. For his efforts he Since Union rules prevents him came up with this shark which measured almost six feet long from being promoted, his only and weighed around 200 gain is the small considerations pounds. Picture was submitted he may be given in time-off, or the fact that he is not logged to LOG by a shipmate. for offenses for which his ship­ mates have to pay. , He gets a great kick ottt ^f seeing his shipmates getting fired at the end of the trip whfle he stays on to make another voyage and stool on the next crew. The Rat is not necessarily a company stiff. He is just a rat who wants to make a hit with the head of the Department. He may be sailing in any Depart- ' ment, and since he is a man without pride or dignity,' he doesn't realize how low he is. SMOOTH STIFF Often he is a pretty smooth operator, who keeps on doing his dirty work without getting caught. Of course, no Depart­ ment head will ever turn him in. TWe U/AR'S OVSR. XW BACK! Another Wife's Advice: 'Trust Your Hubby' To the Edifor: I read the LOG with the same regularity that I read my Bible every day. I was awfully glad that a seaman's wife with the initials of E.V.G. comented on the com­ plaint of a seaman's wife in love —which I had noticed too. I am a seaman's wife myself, and the day I received the LOG means a much to me as the day On The Adriatic Shore my JOHN LEGGE Leering, old, and lewd and timeless; Yet laughing softly in an archway. Oh, I'm going back to Trani In a massive, moulded, flowing arch­ When the harvest-moon is waning way; On the Adriatic shore. When the secret, sullen moonlight lingers, Laughing w'ith lusty hungry gladness Full of history, full of time. Creeping slowly through the labyrinth Full of madness, and of war. Of the silent, hidden streets, I Ill Of the narrow writhing streets; Choked with custom and tradition; Where a foot-fall on a paving irtone Philandering men and hidden women, Flies frightened through the corridors; "Surfeited with experience, old, worn-out, Where the tired and crumbling buildings tired. Shine like marble in the moonlight Yet dancing in the plaza. On the Adriatic Shore. Screaming in the market. II Aching, hungry, lusty maiden In the moonlight Towering, arched, and grilled, and Of the Adriatic shore. corniced. I receive a letter from him. The poetry that has been published in the LOG is but the true ex­ periences of some seaman. I like it because it is full of humor. In regards to the Latin Ameri­ can love, it is something like the saying, "a sailor has a love in every port." It's just a rumor! I wonder if Hollywood's women are all Latin Americans—by the way they kiss—I mean. I think that an honest time, and loving husband, who cares for a home where he finds quiet and rest after returning from a trip overseass, is not going to trade it for the kisses of any gal in a foreign port. In my opinion there are many, people of great sense going to sea. A man that lives secluded from women for a certain time needs to be understood more by his little woman than any other man. The feature, "Here's what I tiiihk," in the LOG, shows me what men are by the way they answer the questions. I like the "Seafarers Quiz" which you sometimes imn. It helps as an educational guide for the Brotliers. 1 read evei-ything that tells about life at sea. Give us more of this stuff. Editor, and my congratulations for your wonder­ ful paper, the SEAFARERS LOG! Mrs. Charles B. Martin Other times, this character works more openly, and is often to be seen in conversation with the brains — and even may be seen gomg ashore -with them. It even happens sometimes that the Seagoing Rat may be acting as Department Delegate. The only way to deal with him is, (when you have the proof) turn him over to the crew for pimishment. There is no room on the SIU ships for a Seagoing Rat! J. S. Arzamendi Quiz Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. long, strong line six feet Chief Cook transporting of cargo shower slippers disbursement of funds eight spokes dessert 30 days 25 members ATTENTION! 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. �li-:-..' • If Mge Fourteen f.-'i ,t!-. •l , ' !h,. THE SEAFARERS $EAtAREI?^:-HEI?E^RE THE PROPOSED UNIFORM REei^TRATION RULf^ DECK DEPARTMENT The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Deck Department: Members shall register in three groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered, if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available in one group, ^ qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw in for the job. Croup / — Day Workers Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Ordinary Seamen who cannot obtain AB tickets because of physi< cal defects—such as color-blindness, etc.—^may, upon proving that they have sailed three years as Ordinary out of SIU Halls, register in this group. Bosun Bosun's Mate Carpenter Deck Maintenance Watchman—^Day Work Storekeeper ir^' '' ¥bK » <•; . . Second Electrician Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—Day Work Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—^Watch Plumber-Machinist • Chief Refrigeration Engineer First, Second, and Third Refrigeration Engineer Chief Storekeeper Evaporator Maintenance Man Pumpman, 1 and 2 Engine Maintenance Croup II Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler—Diesel Oiler—Steam Watertender Fireman—^Watertender Fireman Croup III ,/• Wiper Group n — Ruled Wutch Stunders STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Quartermaster Able Seaman Car Deckman Watchman—Standing Watches The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Stewards Department: Members shall register in two groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered, if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available' in one group, qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw in for the job. Croup III — Only Ordinuries On Wutch Crmip I — Ruled Men k:. m Friday, September 24, 1948 LOG ENGINE DEPARTMENT The Registration Committee recommends the following registra­ tion procedure for the Engine Department: Members shall register in three groups. A man can throw in for any job in the group in which he is registered if he has the Union's required qualifications. When men are not available in one group, qualified men registered in the next lower group may throw in for the job. Croup I Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have the necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Chief Electrician Each man must be qualified for the job he throws in for and have the necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifications shall be checked. Chief Steward—^Passenger Second Steward—^Passenger Steward Chef Chief Cook * Second Cook Night Cook and Baker . Third Cook Croup H — Messmen Utility Messman Messman RfAPTHEM Pim5 ffl EM UNDERfWND fflEM.. �Friday, Saptmnber 24, 1948 THE SEA FAR E RS Page Fifteen LO G Trade Unions, Not Politicians, Are Only Hope Loft To Workers '•v By LOUIS GOFFIN It's the Fall of 1948 already to be. As far as I can s^e, the which is the season for political only thing to corhbat lying*politimouthings by aspiring candidates cians, will be to stick strictly to for Federal, State and local the trade union movement' Regardless of the pie-in-theoffices. Again we shall hear the blah- sky that these politicians prom­ blah of jwlitical promises, as ise, and the wonderful Utopia turn $1.00; H. J. Cronin, $2.00; J. M. Bang. SS COLABEE each candidate harangues his that the commies in NEW YORK $2.00; P. Daniels. $3.00; J. B. Cooney. promise, the only thing that R. A. Johnson, $1.00. would-be public. Like all cam­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $2.00; J. M. Prohowinik. $1.00; E SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK gives the working stiff a break N. Eftiman, $5.00; J. Mastropavlos, paigns of the past, we shall get Osterlink, $2.00; J. D. Lewis. $4.00: A. Gaycia, $1.00; H. A. Thompson, $5.00; K. D. Thorpe, $5.00; R. L. a lot of promises that never will is his Union. Through his or­ A. Irizarry, $2.00. $2.00; D. C, Salgado, $1.00; W. B. Stokes, $4.00; C. Mavroudls, $5.00; J. ganization he gains in ^ages, be^fulfilled. Ballard, $2.00. SS JEAN LAFITTE Arabasz, $1.00; M. L. Guarino. $1.00; working conditions and th| free­ SS ROBIN GREY J. Conchintu, $1.00; W. Velasquez, I. B. Middlebrooks, $5.00; E. D. Powell, From past experience, we O. W. Guernsey. $1.00; J. Parcolla, dom the working people atl over $5.00; J. Ochineru, $5.00; R. D. Stough, $1.00; R. Muntinga, Jr.. $1.00; J. M. $2.00; W. L. Nesta, $2.00; A. E. Wit- know that if all the wind let Dominguez, $1.00, $25.00. the world are entitled to.| ner. $1.00; T. Marcellns, $2.00; W. S. loose by the politicians in the Elmer Rose, $2.00; N. A. Velasco, SS STEEL SCIENTIST Proof of the pudding is in the Sharp. $2.00; A. L. Ferreira, $2.00;. R. next couple of months was gath­ $1.00; R. L. Stanton, $1.00; H. F. H. F. Bergesser, $2.00; L. W. Singrecord. While the politicians and Srhaper, $5.00; J. Barek, $2.00; T. E. lair. $5.00; F. Pasquali, $2.00; G. Sand- C. Oden. $1.00; G. Meltzer, $1.00; E. ered together, it could blow a Johanson, $1.00; B. Stalsworth, $3.00; the comrats blow off a ^ot of Dyson, $?.00: C. Bogucki, $5.00; S. J. lund, $2.00; T. A. McNee, $5.00; E. large sailing ship around the steam, it's your- Union that gets Contois, $2.00; C. Vieira, $1.00; H. Hern.mdez, $5.00; K. L. Piatt, $3.00; P. R. Perrotti, $1.00: O. R. Stich, $1.00; world. L. V. Palermo,. $1.00. Merey, $1.00; Ai Neckelmann, $1.00; P. Sun Chang, $2.00; E. R. Jordan, $2.00; out and fights for youi- welfare. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS We shall read various news­ J. .Mortillaru, $5.00; H. Plva, $1.00; M. A. Eala, $2.00; A. P. Viera, $2.00: And, so I say, "To heU with H. H. Winborne. $2.00. T. J. Sullivan, $1.00; M. E. Simms, J. Hernandez, $3.00; G. Pierone, $5.00; papers statements condemning the blah-blah of politicians, and SS LONGVIEW VICTORY D. L. Shumake, $2.00; E. T. Kielczew$2.00. the opposition, and praising their the treachery of the sneaky E. Lyons, $2.00. ski, $1.00; E. J. H. Huebner, $2.00; D. SS PURDUE VICTORY SS KATHRYN <• men. The radio will be blaring commies! And a long cheer for O. Harvey, $2.00; J. D. Paton, $2.00; D. Crute, $5.00; H. Thompson, $1.00; A. Carvalho, $2.00. a political tune. And now, for the only outfits that have bene­ T. E. Smith. $5.00; L. Kulakoski, Shelly White, $1.00; G. R. Gonzales, SS ROBIN MOWBRAY $2.00; P. C. Holmes. $5.00. the first time, we are going to fited mankind—the free,- non$1.00; F. Delgado, $3.00: G. C'Rourke, C. C. Gillikin, $1.00; W. H. Little, SS WM. CARSON these politicoes shoved political trade union!" $1.00; J. A. Davis, $1.00; K. Hat$1.00; A. R. Mabe, $2.00; J. Morgan, have B. Harrison, $1.00; M. J. Lohr, $1.00; gimisios, $1.00; G. Walter, $5 00; T. $2.00; J. H. Davis, $1.00. down our throats by television! A. Suurhaskd, $5.00; W. C. Spivey, Karavvokyoog, $1.00; G. Noble and SS LAHAINA VICTORY $1.00; M. Oliver, $1.00: O. F. Martin, No matter whei'e we go, un­ non-members of the crew, $7.50; E. B. J.9 Maldonado, $3.00; S. J. Nilsen, $5.00; W. Brabham. $1.00. less it's a desert island, their Crowther, $6.00; J. D. Lane, $1.00; W. $3.00; R. Barbosa, $2.00; A. Niineberg, SS BRET HARTE J. Dunningan, $3.00; B. T. Williams, E. C. Bainhill, $2.00; F. Fischer, $2.00; A. J. Noberni, $2.00; A. E. ranting and ravings will follow Gear belong to the following $2.00; J. Padzig, $1.00; W. Gleason, $2.00; R. J. Jacoby, $2.00; E. G. Svenson, $2.00; M. J. Clark, $10.00; C. us. What a helluva life is in men has been in the New Or­ $3.00; C. McGregor, $3.00; W. E. Zettergucst, Wamsley, $T.OO; S. A. Presto, $2.00; T. D. Garriety, B. store for us, for the next couple leans Hall for several months. Odum, $4.00. $2.00; J. A. Dugas, $1.00; J. P. $3.00; W. A. Connor, $2.00; R. J. of months! Brown, $2.00; A. R. Hasson. $3.00; Due to overcrowding, the gear SS ROBIN LOCKSLEV Saide, $1.00; C. L. Davis. $6.00; J. C. IT. O. Workman, $2.00; L. Derstler, Mikronis, $5.00; P. J. Stoffel, $2.00; H. Hernandez, $2.00; A. H. Chaplin, Also, this year, we are going will be disposed of if not called A. Myrex, $2.00; Wm. Walker, $2.00; $10.00; J. Mocyorossy, $3.00; B. J. to contend with a third party, for within 60 days. W. Tindell, $2.00; J. Lacaparra, Madadonado, $3.00; R. Jamack, $1.00; made of crackpots and comrats. J. H. Hdrgan, M. Hynds, H. F. Abbott, $1.00; D. B'. Moon, $3.00; $2.00. H. J. Pallins, $2.00; M. Estrella, $2.00; But this trash we can overlook, Hickman, J. R. Movaro, P. • F. SS EVANGELINE J. C. Bernard. $1.00; J. H. DuBose, K. P. Harper, $2.00; H. Goering, $2.00; for we know them for what they McEllerro, R. E. Hunt, D. T. $1.00; W. Collins, $1.00; C. J. Ran- A. Kaden, $3.00: H. D. Fitzgerald, are, and for what they're trying Smith, B. Chaskinc, G. Moore. $3.00; J. L. Hubbard, $2.00; R. Rog, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. dazzo, $1.00. H. Canada, S. W. Crosby, H. $5.00; Phillip Jordon, $3.00; E. Santos, . SS FRANCES William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 G. White, W. Ammann, R. L. $3.00. J. Cruz, $1.00. BOSTON 276 State St. Humphrey, J. R. Joy, P. Darnel, E. B. Tilley, Agent Bowdoin 445S R. F. Barker, A. Douglass, L. GALVESTON 308'/j—23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Laronde. For the protection of the MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. J. P. Currie, H. J. Oskes, R. F. crew's gear and the ship's Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Fristoe, E. C. Sheffy, S. Ansley, NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. equipment, and for the pro­ GORDON L. GASKINS JOHN WILLIAM SUTTON B. R. Gibson, L. Curon, F. F. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 tection of the SIU agree­ Contact your wife at 308 Pal­ Eddie Grimmett would like for NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Williams, H. Myers, C. F. Neal, ment, men standing gangway you to get in touch with him at Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 metto St., Brooklyn, N. Y. F. Starsiak. watches should remain at NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. the SIU Galveston Hall immedi­ s. * a, E. G. Fox, R. W. Birmingham, Ben Recs, Agent Phone 4-1083 their post, in the same man­ ately. ALFRED STEVENS F. Calvin, B. Huseby, D. Smith, PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. ner as the Fireman below Contact Leon H. Murray, Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 E. Olsen, R. Hunt, H. B. Hasings, S S S must stand his watch. Gang­ SAN FRANCISCO 86 Third St. Copnselor-at-Law, 141 Broadway, JOE ZUBA H. B. Harrison, L. Fon Joy, E. E. ways cannot be covered from Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 New York. Ames. Get in touch with Aarti Hufthe messhall or foc'sle. SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon M. Pitlie, J. Wells, O. Jensen, fai-t, 163 East 122 Street, New Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 The gangway watch is as EVERETT XAY TWEED M. P. Hughes, B. Hemondez, J. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. York 35, N. Y. much a part of, our agree­ Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Get in touch with Mrs. Ida Radimak, P. Cross. s s s TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. ment with the shipowners as Gathers, Seamen's Church In­ HARVEY F. WHITE R. H, Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 the wage scale. The job is New Receipt Number C-S1874 Your wife is very ill. Get in HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. stitute, 25 South Street, easy and the overtime earn­ Will the holder of receipt num­ HAnover 2-2784 York. touch with her at 8 S. E. Eighth ed on the weekends fattens ber C-61674 please send his Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. SECRETARY-TREASURER St Si' the final payoff bundle. Stick name, book (or permit) number Paul Hall GILBERT GNOR i 4- S" by that gangway when on to the Baltimore Agent, William DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Your mother is anxious to hear M. L. DOBBS watch. Lindsey Williams Rentz. This receipt was signed from you. Contact your Aunt, Esther ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS by P. J. McCann. Kan, New Oaks Hotel, 587 Fif­ S S S Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler ARTHUR S. HUFFORD teenth Street, Oakland, Calif. •1 Joseph Volpian Get in touch with your mother S S S or wife, or with S. Alfred Lund, SUP EVERETT J. TWEED Attorney, Equitable Building, Write to your sister, Mrs. Con­ The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Baltimore. Important. stance O'Connell, 363 South Oak­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone. 5-8777 PORTLAND til W. Burnside St. land, Pasedena, California. Your to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of S S S 'Beacon 4336 MORGAN R. HUFFORD father is seriously ill. their families and themselves when ashoi-e. If you desire to have RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Your mother is ill and wants the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every s s s Phone 2599 SIU branch for this purpose. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. you , to contact her immediately WILBUR IRVIN Douslas 2-8363 at 172 Carlisle Street,- Wilkes Communicate witli your atHowever, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Barre, Pa. torneys, Droisen and Marcus, 285 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 S S S Madisdn Avenue, New York 17, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON ..... .440 Avalon Blvd. MANUEL NOVO N. Y. Terminal 4-3131 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Daniel Viamonte, 135 West 72 S S S Street, New York, is anxious to PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION - FRANCIS PASCHANG hear from you. Get in touch with Freedman, BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. ^ ^ Landy and Lorry, 1015 Chestnut To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 FOSSIE EBANKS CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. Street, Philadelphia, Pa., in com Contact the British ConsulatePhone: Essex 2410 I "would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the nection with the claim of Paul New CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. General, 3 State Street, Tansky against the SS Lucius address below: Main 0147 York, as your mother is anxious Q.C. Lamar. . DETROIT 1038 Third St. to hear from you. Cadillac 6857 Name S S S S S S DULUTH... 531 W. Michigan St. JOSEPH D. OTTO ABORI RICCI Melrose 4110 Your sister, Mrs. Thomas W. TOLEDO . . 615 Summit St. Street Address Get in touch with Mrs. Lucy Garfield 2112 Mundy, 1188 Sherman, Santa Ricci, 5208 Campbell St!, Detroit Clara, California, and y o u r Michigan. State City family, want you to write. S S S MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square FRED PRIOR S S X Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. GEORGE LISSNER Please get in touch with Rob­ Empire 4531 Write your brother, Joe Lissert L. Kennedy, 715 Mt. Vernon VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Book No.. ner, in care of General Delivery, Street, Camden, New Jersey, in Pacific 7824 New York City. regard to Armond Driscoll. >1 ——• NOTICE! SlU HALLS r. SIU, A&6 District PERSONALS Gangway Watch Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District Canadian District �Page Sixteen T HE S E 4F A RE RS Friday. Sepleinber 24. 194S LOG LE«)$IHE«m THE -^mr£A P/i£A4m aem/zfrm cfPfPi/i MMm£ wmfD / mm/'mfmA m6£^//vmfi Alcoa Effective March, 1944 Department and Rating ¥I W.L.B. $45. Increase EffecHve Oct. 1, 1945 to Mar. 31, 1946 Agreed Aug. 5, 1946 Effective April 1, 1946 to June 14, 1946 5% Agreed July 31, 1947 Effective June 16, 1947 to Mar. 10, 1946 6.3% Agreed Mar. 10, 1948 Effective Mar. 10, 1948 to Aug. 17, 1946 Agreed Aug. 5, 1946 Effective June 15. 1946 to Dec. 31, 1946 6% Agreed Mar. 11, 1946 Effective Jan. 1, 1947 to June IS, 1947 $12.50 Agreed Aug. 17, 1948 $205.00 192.50 180.00 205.00 197.50 187.50 172.50 172.50 150.00 172.50 $217.30 204.05 190.80 217.30 209.35 198.75 .182.85 182.85 159.00 182.85 $228.17 214.25 200.34 228.17 219.82 208.69 191.99 191.99 166.95 191.99 $260.44 $285.44 24i54 255.04 221.84 210.01 210.01 177.47 234.34 222.51 222.51 189.97 294.50 227.50 312.17 241.15 327.78 253.21 348.43 269.16 360.93 230.00 205.00 237.00 205.00 243.80 217.30 251.22 217.30 255.99 228.17 263.78 228.17 272.12 242.54 280.40 242.54 321.22 284.62 255.04 292.90 255.04 197.50 205.00 190.00 177.50 195.25 177.50 177.50 167.50 160.00 175.00 269.50 209.35 217.30 201.40 188.15 206.97 188.15 188.15 177.55 219.82 228.17 211.47 197.56 217.32 197.56 197.56 186.43 242.54 224.79 210.01 231,01 210.01 210.01 198.18 255.04 237.29222.51 243.51 222.51 222.51 210.68 185.50 285.67 194.7S 299.95 207.05 318.85 219.55 331.35 269.50 237.50 218.50 269.50 237.50 218.50 285.67 251.75 231.61 299.95 , 264.34 243.19 318.85 280.99 258.51 331.35 293.49 271.01 220.00 200.00 200.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 220.00 205.00 205.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 233.20 217.30 217.30 196.10 185.50 159.00 159.00 244.86 228.17 228.17 205.91 194.78 166.95 166.95 265.75 242.54 242.54 218.88 207.05 177.47 177.47 278.25 255.04 255.04 231.38' 219.55 189.97 189.97 Deck Department $112.50 Bosun's'Mate—Day .... Bosun's Mate—Watch 112.50 Storekeeper AB Maintenance • 105.00 100.00 82.50 100.00 $157:50 $175.00 155.00 172.50 155.00 172.50 157.50 172.50 150.00 ~ 167.50 145.00 162.50 » 150.00 167.50 145.00 . 162.50 127.50 " 145.00 • 145.00 162.50 Engine Department Chief Electrician Assistant Electrician 2nd Electrician Unlicensed Jr. Eng—^Day Unlicensed Jr. Eng—^Watch Plumber Machinist Deck Engineer Deck Eng—Eastern SB Co Storekeeper Engine Utihty Evaporator Maintenance Oiler , Oiler-Diesel Watertender Fireman Water (FM-WT) Fireman Wiper Wiper (from Oct. 23, 1946 to Dec. 31, 1946 Refrigerating Eng. (when only 1 carried) Refrigerating Eng.'s. (when 3 carried) Chief 1st Asst 2nd Asst 185.25 137.50 252.00 182.50 269.50 200.00 187.50 187.50 194.50 162.50 172.50 205.00 205.00 212.00 180.00 190.00 •••••••••• 117.50 127.50 110.00 110.00 110.00 100.00 92.50 172.50 155.00 155.00 155.00 155.00 -145.00 132.50 190.00 172.50 172.50 172.50 172.50 162.50 150.00 252.00 269.50 4 252.00 220.00 201.00 Stewards Department Chief Steward Chief Cook Night Cook and Baker Second Cook Assistant Cook Messman Utilityman : 157.50 137.50 122.50 !.... 87.50 87.50 202.50 182.50 182.50 167.50 157.50 132.50 132.50 LETS KEEP THE SEAFARERS STRONG! h h-vr Jjii m VOTE 'Yf^ FOR THE fiEHERAL FUND AgSE&Smm — » .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 September 24, 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. 38 Description An account of the resource SEAFARERS DOUBLES WAGES IN FOUR-YEAR PERIOD ITF OKS WORLS-WIDE PANAMANIAN BOYCOTT SIU DOUBLES SEAMEN'S PAY IN FOUR YEARS FLIERS UNION THANKS SIU FRO STRIKE AID IN NORFOLK WEST COAST UNIONS BREACH OPERATORS LINE FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY SIU AIDS ILGWU IN STRUGGLES AGAIST MOBS IN DRESS PORT GALV ESTON NOW GETTING GOOD SHIPPING NEW ORLEANS LOOKS AHEAD TO STEADY SHIPPING TRANSPORTATION RIDER ALREADY PAYING OFF SIX A&G VESSELS TIED-UP ON WEST COAST MOBILE SHIPPING CONTIUNUES SLOW,BUT ASSESSMENT VOTING IS BRISK BOSTON SHIPPING DROPS TO LOW BALTIMORE SHIPPING IMPROVING;CALMAR INTERCOASTALS TIED- UP PHILLY SEAFARERS HAPPY ABOUT 2-YEAR CONTRACTS SEAFARERS BUILDING IN TAMPA IS MODEL TRADE UNION PROJECT FEW PAYOFFS KEEP SHIPPING DOWN IN TAMPA TRINITY VICTORY,ADRIFT IN GULF STORM,SAVED BYY WATCH HILL'S CREW STAMP COLLECTING BROTHER FINDS AVOCATION PAVES WAY TO MEETING GREAT,NEAR GREAT ALL IN HARMONYON WALKRMILL:OLDTIMER PRAISES ALL HANDS FIRST-TRIPPER WRITES MOM ALL'S OKAY SEAFARERS;HERERE THE PROSPED UNIFORM UNIFORM REGISTRATION RULES TRADE UNION,NOT POLITICIAN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/24/1948 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/771c707aa86df804d7ffd909e60f7453.PDF 74578ceb6b8b56c2456da3158a47099a PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEV/ YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 1. 1S48 No. 40 PRESENTING THE SIU WITH A TOKEN OF HIGH ESTEEM John J. Grogan. National Vice President of lUMSWA. CIO, reads the inscription on the plaque presented to the SIU as a token of high esteem for the unstinted aid given by the Seafarers during the 1947 Shipyard Strike. Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall accepts the plaque for the Seafarers. At left is A1 Meyers, the shipyard workers Regional Director for the New York and New Jersey area, and between HaU and Grogan is Lindsey Williams, SIU Director of Organization. CIO Shipyard Union Presents A ward To Seafarers For 1947 Strike Aid A plaque expressing the appreciation of the CIO shipyard workers for aid and support given them by the SIU during their strike against the nation's shipyard cor­ porations last year was presented to the Union in a ceremony held at the New York 33 A&G Posts To Be Filled in Coming Election Adoption of a Headquarters resolution in all ports on September 22 officially sounded the open­ ing of nominations for officials to serve the Atlan­ tic and Gulf District in 1949. In addition, the resolution designated that thirty-three positions, are to be filled in Headquarters and the eleven branches by this year's referendum ballot. The nominating period extends « until October 15 and l eferendum i sea time. (The full lisi of qualiballoting will begin on Novem­ fications appears on page three.) ber 1 and run through Decem­ A practice first inaugurated ber 3', as called for by the SIU last year, calling for the candi­ Constitution. dates to submit a regulation The resolution, in listing the passport photograph as well as thirty-three positions to be filled, a statement of not more than stated thai it is the purpose of 100 words listing his Union rec­ the Union to have the elected ord, will be required again this officials operate in the localities year. The picture and statement deemed most beneficial to the of each candidate will be run in the SEAFARERS LOG short­ membership. ly before voting gets under way. In line with this view and the In the elections held last year, economy drive adopted at the last Agents Conference and re­ 65 Seafarers met the qualifica­ affirmed several times, New York tions and vied for 37 openings; will add one Joint Patrolman this year, a much greater num­ to its staff while Philadelphia, ber of men is expected to sub­ Norfolk and Galveston will ope­ mit qualifications and appear on rate with the Agent in sole the ballot. charge. Mobile will have two As in the past, the Union Joint Patrolmen instead of a urges an men meeting the quali­ Patrolman for each of the three fications to put themselves in departments., nomination to give the member­ These changes are expected to ship a greater choice as to whom lead to greater economy and, due will represent them in 1949. to the drop in shipping in these portSj no lessening of represen­ tation to the membership will result. Thus the ballot will call for the election of 1 SecretaryTreasurer, 3 Assistant SecretaryTreasurers, 11 Agents an^ 18 Patrolmen. NOT FRISCO • Ship Tycoon Asks Seamen BoMilitariietl In reference to the new Hall A believer in freedom from in San Francisco, the resolution ! government intervention or con­ named it as being in an organi­ trol of steamship companies, zational state and, for the time being, will not be headed by an ! Hans Isbrandtsen, who heads a company bearing his name, made elected officer. The resolution stated further the bald proposal to the Mari­ that if during the year addi­ time Commission last week that tional SIU Halls are needed, the seamen be placed under govern­ opening of such offices and their ment control by "encouraging" staffs shall be left to the dis­ them to enter the Naval Reserve cretion of the Secretary-Treas­ and that part of their wages be urer, subject to the approval of met by the government. Fostered not by concern for the membership. The qualifications necessai-y to the nation's dccfnse, but rather appear on the referendum bal­ by visions of smaller ships' pay­ lot are stated in the Union's rolls and weakened maritime Constitution and are relatively unions, Isbrandtsen embodied his simple, the outstanding ones be­ proposals in a seven-point pro­ ing that a candidate be a full gram, all of which is aimed at bookmember of the SIU for two cutting company operating ex­ years and have three years of penses and forming a pool of seamen bound to the government by a semi-military tie. membership meeting on Septem-t scription on the plaque to the unstinted aid given during the ber 22. membership, and stated that the lUMSWA-ClO Strike against the Making the presentation to the engraved words could never con­ large shipyard coi-porations SIU was John J. Grogan, Na­ vey the true feelings of the ship- throughout the nation. Strike tional Vice-President of the ship­ yai'd workers toward the Sea­ began June 25, 1947, strike ended yard workers, who representee farers for their aid. November 16, 1947." John Green, the union's presi­ The inscription reads; "This Joining Grogan in the presen­ dent, and accepting in the name plaque is presented by John tation were A1 Meyers, Regional of the Seafarers was Secretary- Green,* President, on behalf of Director for the New York and Treasurer Paul Hall. the lUMSWA-ClO to the na­ New Jersey area and Henry In an address to the eleven tional officers and members of Gordon, National Representative. hundred Seafarers present, Gro­ the Seafarers International With Brother Hall for the SIU gan expressed the thanks of the Union-AFL as a token of high was Lindsey Williams, Director 125,000 members of the Interna­ esteem and gratefulness for the of Organization. tional Union of Marine and Ship­ building Workers of America, CIO, for the "unstinted aid" giv­ en during their five-months long strike.There was no essential change unionism itself. They were out with any union whose officials "AIDED MATERIALLY" this week in the combined sti'ike to smash the unions, and if any have not signed the anti-com­ "Seafarers, he said, "aided ma­ and lockout on the West Coast, proof were needed their attitude munist pledges called for under terially in the successful prose­ as it became apparent that the toward the MFOWW provided it. Taft-Hartley Act. The pro-com­ cution of the strike, and the aid shipowners were Rising every The MFOWW, which actually mie officials of the CIO Long­ given came as a great stimulant dodge to prolong the deadlock was locked out by the shipown­ shoremen and the CIO Marine to the morale of the shipyard past the Presidential election ers when the strike began, this Cooks & Stewards have not workers on the lines." week proposed that the owners signed the affidavits, but the of­ early in November. Brother Grogan also went on abandon their preoccupation with ficials of the MFOWW have. In fact, political flim-flapii.'ei-y ^o pledge the complete support completely obscured the legiti­ the commie issue and get the The MFOWW proposed that all of the shipyard workers to the mate beefs of the striking unions. strike settled. The president of officials of all the unions con­ Seafarers should the uniori ever Mostly the trouble was the old the MFOWW pointed out that so cerned stand aside, and that the be in need of aid. "All of the commie bugaboo, with the own­ far as the economic issues, wages, lawyers for the owners stay facilities of our union are at ers continuing to raise this issue and the Hiring Hall, were con­ home. Then, the MFOWW said, your disposal should the need to the exclusion of everything cerned, the unions and the own­ the owners themselves and rankever arise in your struggle for: else. ers were no longer far apart, and and-file committees from the better conditions and wages," he However, it was obvious this that there was no real bar to several unions could get together to settle the beef. said. week that the owners were not settlement. In presenting the plaque to the much more opposed to com­ The owners have continued to The shipowners said "No," and Seafarers, Grogan read the in­ munism than they were t« state that they would not deal (Continued on Page 7) Politics Cloud West Coast Beef SLICK TALK Couching his language in well varnished terms, Isbrandtsen forsaw a means of lessening mari­ time union strength in his com­ pany by having the .seaman obli­ gated directly to the government and thus "insure a high standard of personnel always available for manning American ships." The government would be expected to bear the cost of part of his wages "in return for having him available when required." * While he pleaded for a satis­ factory standard of living for seamen who qualify for reserve status, and publicized the fact that his company is unsubsidized, he let it be known that Uncle Sam's kicking in on his payroll (Continued on Page 7) �Page Two T H E S E A F AR E R S SEAFARERS LOG LO G Friday. Ociobisr 1, 1948 THROW IN YOUR V Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District CARD, BROTHER/ Affilialed 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 Nominations In Order Nominations have now been officially opened to can­ didates for the thirty-three elective positions in the At­ lantic and Gulf District for 1949. Like the ships men of the SIU sail, Headquarters and the eleven Halls require tip-top crews aboard to make them operate efficiently in the manner and pattern estab­ lished by the Union in the past. Crews put aboard in previous elections have been excellent testimony to the choice exercised by the members of the Union. The time again nears when the membership will go to the polls to choose its port crews for 1949. Again the choice will lie with the membership. The voting member­ ship will want to have the opportunity to study the Union records of as many candidates as possible so as to make a clear choice of men they wish to serve during the coming year. There is no shortage of able men in the SIU. The Union's program of education has spread SIU know-how throughout the SIU fleet. The organizing program has given organizational experience to thousands. Participa­ tion in rank and file committees has given a good portion of the membership valuable knowledge of the Union's operations. Through these mediums have come the men who now serve the membership as officials. Hospital Patients Seafarers who feel they have the qualifications to serve the membership as part of a Branch or Headquarters crew are duty-bound to put themselves in nomination. Nominees who meet the constitutional requirements have until October 15 to file with the Secretary-Treasurer. Poor Harry! 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 tha Social Service desk. Men Now h The Marine Hospitals Harry Bridges, the president of the International These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Longshoremen's and "Warehousemen's Union, CIO, must be a heartbroken guy. "She" doesn't love him any more. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Anybody with a taste for romance might even be tempted writing to them. to feel sorry for the poor fellow—until he looked into NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Q. REEGO the truth of Harry's love affair. A few years ago, when the Russians were our "brave allies," Harry was the West Coast waterfront employers' best friend. He practically played Clark Cable to their Lana Turner, so close were the bonds. ^ During the . war, as called for by the commie line, Harry was always climbing on the rostrum to make fiery speeches denouncing "job actions" and proclaiming "no strike" pledges for all to hear. "Don't worry about us working stiffs, we'll make it easy for you," he told the bosses in effect. Even when the war was over, Harry was out there singing the same song before the commie line flip-flopped. -He was crying for more "no strike" pledges. In short, he ""was playing the bosses' game. But now Harry has been kicked out of the house. 'The door is barred to him.- The bosses consider him "troublesome"—and worse. The poor chap is on the town, hanging around pool rooms, perhaps. Harry's story should be a lesson to all of us. Certain­ ly it proves the correctness of the SIU's stand—during the war, before the war and after the war. The SIU's consistent policy has always been not to play around with the bosses—war or no war, party line or no party line. Seafarers always have known that the (Working stiff who does, gets the boot. And he gets it right iwhere it hurts the most. J. DENNIS R. BUNCH P. L. SHAUQEUE J. B. GEISLEK A. R. KING S. C. FOREMAN E. J. DANCY E. LAPARI J. H. BIBBS V. W. RUSSELL O. HOWELL V. P. SALLINGS C. GREEN • H. C. MAPHEY ALVIN WARD S. KINZAN G. R. GRAY J. L. HUGULEY R. L. FLIPPIN K. V. PfiTTERSSON C. W. JOHNSON R. P. GRAVES M. HENBERT . A. AUGUSTIN E. P. BADON R. L. BARBER L. KAY A. M. PETET S. LE BLANC A. M. PETIE J. J. McKENNA S. A. GLENN ALBERT McMAHON E. M. LOOPER J. M. MITCHELL D. W. PRINCE s. w. MCDONALD J. L. SAUL R. M. HESTER M. H. SIMONEAUX HARMAN McNAB XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. F. MAPPS J. GIVENS D. HUTCHINS L. R. WILLIAMS G. D. ERLINGER W. McCUlSTlON XXX MOBILE HOSPITAL J. F. GERSEY J. H. ASHURST JOHN WEIMER CHARLES E. GLOVER A. C. McALPIN J. W. BUTLER F. L. REYNOLDS PETE HENDERSON T. H. ROSLUND H. R. LOWMAN XXX STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL A. EWING A. VANELZUELA M. CASTRO J. McNEELY A. JENSBY Staten Island^ Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Statan Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.ni. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.ni. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) LJ D. DeDUISEN T. ZEMR^USKI W. H. NUNN J. BOUYEA W. HUNT R. L. JOHNSTON JC. C. CROWE C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. PERRY T. MANDICI(: C. NANGLE C. W. HALLA P. G. DAUGHERTY X X % BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL JULIUS HENSLEY CLARENCE CREVIER ' VIC MILAZZO JOHN J. GEAGAN XXX SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL . L. TICKLE T. C. KELLY M. BYERS XXX SAN JUAN HOSPITAL R. SEIJO . ! A, SILVESTRI I. MONTANEZ �Friday* October 1* 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Striking Pilots Ask Seafarers Adopted at membership meetings in all Atlantic & Gulf ports on Sep­ To By-Pass National Airlines tember 22, the resolution below puts into motion the nominating machinery Resolution On SlU Eloctlon for the referendum to determine 1949 officials in A&G Headquarters and ten branches. Nominees will, if qualified, go on the referendum ballot to be voted on by the membership in all ports during November and December, as provided for in the SIU Constitution. Text of the Resolution follows: WHEREAS: It is customary for the Union to determine annually by resolution what elective offices should be placed on the ballot at: each annual election over and above those provided for in the constitution, and WHEREAS: Our Union should plan for greater service and leadership for the mem­ bers in the coming struggles immediately ahead by having our elected officials operating in the proper places as is most beneficial to our membership, SO, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the following ports be filled by regu-lar referendum ballot in the 1949 General Election for Officials in the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District: HEADQUARTERS: 1 Secretary-Treasurer 3 Assist. Secretary-Treasurei-s BOSTON: 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman NEW 1 2 2 2 2 YORK: Agent Deck Patrolmen Engine Patrolmen Stewards Patrolmen Joint Patrolmen PHIADELPHIA: 1 Agent BALTIMORE: 1 Agent 1 Deck Patrolman 1 Engine Patrolman 1 Stewards Patrolman NORFOLK: 1 Agent SAVANNAH: 1 Agent TAMPA: 1 Agent MOBILE: 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen NEW 1 1 1 1 X)RLEANS: Agent Deck Patrolman Engine Patrolman Stewards Patrolman GALVESTON: 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman SAN JUAN: 1 Agent AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Port of San Francisco be considered in an organizational status and not be filled by an elective office inasmuch as this Union has just opened its own Hall there, AND BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED: That if during the year it becomes necessary to open additional offices, the staffing of such offices shall be left to the discretion of the Secretary-Treasurer, subject to the approval of the membership, and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That in addition to the regular constitutional re­ quirements, each candidate for office shall furnish with his acceptance for office a regulation passport picture of recent taking, as well as a statement of not more than 100 words, giving a brief summary of his Union record and activities, such picture and statement to be run in the Seafarers Log just prior to commencement of voting. This to be done in accordance with previous membership action to familjarize the membership with the names, faces and records of all candidates for office. J. P. SHULER, 101 PAUL HALL, 190 J. H. VOLPIAN, 56 ROBERT A. MATTHEWS, 154 LINDSEY J. WILLIAMS, 215 50 JOE ALGINA, 1320 CHARLES G. HAYMOND, 98 RAY WHITE, 57 Qaaliikatiotts For Offke Qualificafions for office in the Seafarers International Un­ ion. as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: (a) Thai he be a citizen of the United States. (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, in continuous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to date of nomination. (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant vessels in unlicensed capacity. (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while employed as an officer of the Union. (e) That he be an active and full book member cuid show four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not apply to officials and other office holders w;orking for the Union during current year for period of four months or longer. Any member who can qualify may nominate himself for office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, naming the particular office and submitting the necessary proof of qualification as listed above. The notice of intention addressed to the SecretaryTreasurer must be in his office not later than October 15, 1948, when nominations will be closed. Three members of the Air Line Pilols Associalion which has requesled the support of Seafarers in its strike against National Airlines. Left to right—Dale H. Southard, counsel in charge of picketing in New York area and member of the National Strike Committee; Bob Denton and P. E. Nelson, striking pilots. Members of the Air Line Pilots Association, on strike against National Airlines since February 3, have called upon the membership of the SIU to re­ spect their strike by not booking space aboard National Airlines planes. In a visit to the headquarters of the SIU, Dale Southard, in charge of picketing in New York area and member of the National Strike Committee, accompanied by two striking pilots, expressed the thanks of the AFL Pilots As­ sociation for aid in the past and asked continued support of their beef. The National Airline, which services cities between New York and Miami on the East Coast and from Florida to New Orleans on the Gulf Coast, is being struck because of gross violation of con­ tract and refusal to abide by the Railway Labor Act. The pilots do not come imder the TaftHartley Act. The justness of the strike is shown by the report of the Presidential Emergency Board, an impartial body set up to in­ vestigate the strike, which placed the blame for the strike entirely at the door of the airline. In spite of the many obstacles put in its path, the union has been successful in cutting down the company's passenger loads. Garment Union Rally Pledges Total War On Unlon-Busters NEW YORK —At an unpre­ cedented mass rally stretching two blocks through this city's crowded garment district, some 50,000 of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union pledged an aU-out fight against gangster elements in the garment industi-y tiying to «smash the union. Scattered through the crowd were hundreds of white-capped Seafarers who drew enthusiastic cheers and applause for the aid they were giving the ILGWU in its war on the garment hood­ lums. The demonstration was an out­ growth of the ILGWU's current organizing drive against the re­ maining non-union shops in the heavily unionized dress industry. ILGWU organizers discovered that gangsters were muscling in­ to the industry by controlling a number of trucking companies which haul cut materials from the "jobbers" to the "contractors" who sew the cut pieces together. The gangsters shipped the mate­ rial to non-union contractors run­ ning "sweatshops" in other cities. The SIU was asked to help be­ cause the gangsters were beating and intimidating ILGWU pickets 85 percent of whom were women. The ILGWU plans* to intensify its Organizing drive until the in­ dustry is 100 percent organized despite any attempts at intimi­ dation or other obstacles. Most of the campaign will necessarily be directed against the 100-odd non-union "jobbers" which dot the garment area. The imion has struck nearly 30 of these firms of which 18 have already indicated a desire to negotiate. The union reports them to be half of what they were during the same period last year, and instead of making a profit, has caused a heavy loss. Because of the great deal of traveling done by the members of the SIU through Atlantic and Gulf ports, and the fact that many Seafarers have been out on long trips and do not know of the strike, the Pilots As­ sociation asks that Seafarers spread the word of the strike and travel by other carriers. SIU PICKETS One incident where the Sea­ farers gave material support to the Pilots' beef was in Norfolk. There men of the Pilots Associa­ tion approached the Seafarers for the use of the Norfolk Hall while they distributed leaflets and massed pickets at the Norfolk municipal field. The Seafarers showed support by rallying 30 Seafarers to the picketline. Last week's LOG carried a letter from the union's President David Behncke, thanking the SIU for its aid in Norfolk. On the spectacular side, the Pilots Union is using something new in strike advertising. They are employing a smoke-writing plane which has covered the skies of the big cities with the messages: "National Airlines Pilots On Strike," and "Scab." Also they have two banner-tow­ ing planes which spread the mes­ sage: "Don't Fly National Air­ lines." Send Pictures Every candidate for office in the A&G election sched­ uled to begin on November 1st, must submit with his qualifications a passport pic­ ture of himself and a short biography of no more than 100 words, dealing only with the candidate's Union record and activities. These pictures and biogra­ phical notes will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in order to familiarize the mem­ bership with all candidates. Send your qualifications, picture, and short biography to: Secretary-Treasurer, Sea­ farers International Union, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N.Y. �THE Page Four SEAFARERS LOG Friday. OetolMr 1, 1948 Philly Notes Stir In Shaping; Alexandra Engineer Fouls Trip By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER enough to incur his wrath, and, as a consequence, was punchec and beaten by this unsavory character. It's a shame that such a phony should be permitted to foul up a good ship. The Alexandra's skipper, for instance, is damned fine Joe—^for a skipper, By JOE ALGINA like this is that the story was in window on the sixth deck here, This Engineer joker probably is a fink from way back. Al­ NEW YORK — A king-sized the LOG and he should have or in any other Hall for that though I don't know his recorc wet blanket has been thrown on picked it up. I'll admit that be matter, make sure you get a re­ ing out at sea a lot makes it ceipt for any monies paid out. or where he came from, I sure can predict where he's going to the somewhat hot shipping this difficult to receive eveiy LOG Check the receipt for accuracy as port enjoyed for the past week. but when you come ashore, pick to amount paid and youi' book wind up. To turn to more pleasant sub­ Almost overnight the activity up the back numbers of the number. This is for your protec­ jects, I want to say that we helc here as conceins SIU ships LOG and put yourself abreast tion and makes keteping the rec­ ords straight much easier for our first educational meeting c^e to a near-standstill. There of the times. Headquarters. last week, and that I am proud is no particular place we can WILL BE BEEFS and happy to report that it was point to as the cause, it is just This column has mentioned the Last week we explained the importance of getting a state­ a great success. an inexplainable lull. matter of transportation on ment from the master when a We had plenty of discussion, plenty of debate and one hund­ That gloomy statement should Waterman ships and how it op­ ship is being put into lay-up. red percent attendance. Every­ discourage any members in the erates on the Far East — West This is especially fmportant to one is looking forward to the outports who have considered Coast—^Europe—East Coast run men on Waterman ships. Some weekly meetings with interest ti-yin^ New York for a ship. If In a couple of weeks we're go­ men who haven't received such not, then here's our plea: Stay ing to get some beefs on this and enthusiasm. where you are. New York is sad because somebody didn't read a statement have found it very difficult to receive unemploy­ GIVES UP ON A'S for shipping. the story in the LOG. The eas­ ment pay. Waterman and the There is not much of import­ Worth mentioning before a iest way to be on your toes on other companies haven't lessened ance to report on the labor whipping into the stox*y of ships Union matters is to read the their hard-timing tactics regard­ scene here. Things are rather in and out of this port is sub- LOG from front to rear. It's not ing unemployment pay, so make quiet. A threatened strike by ect of reading the LOG. Almost a difficult task as the LOG is, sure you get the statement. It the ship cleaners and scalers has every Seafarer reads the stories we think, the best labor paper saves headaches and starts the been settled with the men get­ of shipping in the various in the coimtry and is packed dough coming through faster. branches and the happenings of with news of interest to the ting their wage demands. Before signing off, I want to ships' crews. Soime members, membership. in closing, a word on base­ urge the members who haven't us somewhat of a headache. The ball. I have given up at last. I however, don't bother to delve With that out of the wpy, done so yet to vote now in the ship was infested with a first have to admit that Philadelphia into the resolutions adopted, mo- here's the way shipping shaped referendum on the $10 General class louse, namely the Chief will not be seeing any World ions passed and matters adopted up in the port of New York Fund Assessment. The polls will Engineer. Series games this year. As I into Union policy, all of which last week. We paid off Isth­ close October 8, only one week SLAMMED MESSMAN write this, it looks like Boston appear in the LOG. mian's Steel Designer, Santa away, so stand up and have your This man lives under the im­ and Cleveland. But it could be Thus, three or four months Clara Victory and Steel Maker. say. We want New York to pression that he is the indisput­ Boston and New York—or Bos­ later we get a beef fiom a Sea- The last mentioned was a port shoi^r a good turnout at the polls 'arer who is all hot and both­ payoff as the ship ran aground and that means eveiy member able king of the scow, and he ton and Boston. sticlis his skinny nose into all The best teams are winning, ered about some action taken before leaving the port. Alcoa's should cast his ballot. departments. This last trip, a anyway. But watch our Amaz­ that he was totally unaware of. William Johnson was in for a Here's an afterthought sug­ All we can say in a situation payoff. She'll probably go to mess boy was unfortunate ing Athletics in 1949. the boneyard. Waterman had gested by several Stewards: the James Jackson, Topa Topa Make sure you turn in your linen and Maiden Creek. The Maiden when you are issued a clean lot. Creek is heading for the Gulf to Members may be imaware of men's organization for seamen . One thing we'd like to caU to go- into the shipyard for repairs. By BLACKIE CARDULLO and nothing else. the attention of crews hitting Seatrain New Jersey and Bull's his, but it is the Steward who SAN FRANCISCO — Every­ So far out here, about 170 Sea­ this coast. The LOG, quite prop­ Suzanne completed the list. is- charged with the linen and thing remains tied up on this farers have cast ballots in the erly, has carried notices that the We signed on the Polaris, Al­ tie must make it good. coast, and right now we can see A&G headquarters in San Fran­ coa; Meridith Victory and Aza­ no break in the deadlock be­ cisco is the place to bring your lea City, Waterman; Anniston tween the CIO longshoremen beef. However, this does not City,-^ Isthmian; Robin Wentley, and the Pacific shipowners. How­ mean that you should call us Robin; Jean, BuU. Not much of ever, several companies are long-distance from Seattle or a showing. What we had to known to be straining at the Wilmington on every trivial com­ deal with were handled in SIUleash to get things going. plaint, and then reverse the shape by the Patrolmen and all charges. Calmar and Isthmian have beefs wei'e settled at the payoff. paid off their crews and left Recently, we have received CHECK IT their ships dead. At this writsuch calls from as many as three Bosuns Must Work -ing, there are nine A&G ships men on the same ship. Each Incidentally, when Patrolmen idle at tlje docks. one always insists that he is are not handling ships, they're In the past we have had quite the delegate and has a big beef always to be found on the sixth a few super-duper, ' militant The owners say they would to report. We accept the call, deck of the New Yoik Hall han­ settle if the striking unions Bosuns who have thought that would comply^ with the Taft- referendum on the General Fund and the guy just wants to know dling beefs at the counter and Hartley Act, which means that Assessment. And there prob­ the latest in the strike situation. working on the records in head­ they do not have to work at sea-, and only have to run the gang. the issue now is ^jurely political. ably won't be many more voting Why doesn't he buy a news­ quarters. This goes to show what happens because of the beef. This is not the qase. paper? If you hit the dues paying to a union that allows politicals The Bosun has his work to to dominate its affairs. perform just the same as has Here are trade unions whose every other member of the Deck -members are on the bricks and only one to give us any trouble, the strongest Union financially Department. In port, I agree By CAL TANNER whose beef can't be settled be­ and the Snelling joined the tr^ on any and eveiy waterfront. that the Bosun cannot be ex­ cause the members have no con­ MOBILE — Shipping in this to the boneyard where all the trol over union policies. One big Maybe shipping sounds bad pected to do the actual work, for port remained dead last week, reason the SIU has been able to registering no change from the Libertys seem to be heading here and in general. However, he is kept busy supervising all forge ahead, winning the best week before or the week before these days. locally there is a ray of hope. The beef on the Webster The new Waterman drydock was hands on deck. contracts in maritime and always that. wasn't really very much, come started yesterday, and that dryAt sea, however, it is qviite an­ setting the pace, is that the poli­ Although we had six payoffs to think of it. There were some dock means that every ship in other matter. A good deal of the tical issue is not allowed to en­ and five sign-ons, we shipped overtime hours in dispute, but the Waterman fleet will have to time he is working with the Day ter SIU affairs at all. only 61 bookmen and 13 permits we managed to settle the mat­ come to Mobile at least once a Man alone, or with the Day Man, SIU FOR SEAMEN in the entire seven-dayperiod. ter to everybody's satisfaction. year. There will h|e plenty of and one or two Men on watch. He has to do his part. Our well-informed membership Two of the sign-ons were ships BACK ASSESSMENT job turnovers in the process. would not tolerate that kind of we have no continuous articles. Voting continues strong down There are some oldtimers So Bosims, there are quite a The payoff vessels were the here. The majority of the mem­ around. Maybe you'll recognize few things that you should learn malarkey. We stick strictly to maritime trade unionism for the Fairport, Morning Light, Antin- bers we talk to express the them: G. M. Lambert, W. Miller, in the agreement, in regard to ous and Noah Webster, aU opinion that the General Fund H. D. Wainwright, B. P. Mc- your work, before you get the benefit of the membership. Watermans, and the 'J o s i a h Assessment is one of the most Nulty, N. Breedin; G- Dean, D. idea that you are only a super­ Take the case of our organiz­ Snelling and the Corsair, both cdnstnictive proposals ever made Tibbetts, J. M. Branum, John visor of a "gang" of one or two ing campaign. No other outfit in the Union's 10-year history. Prescott, A. J. Bey and Charles ^t sea. can boast of successes like ours. Alcoas. The, Webster, which was the They think it will make the SIU Spencer. The reason is that we are a sea­ "C. E. (Red) Gibbs PHILADELPHIA —Three pay­ offs this past week gave a much needed boost here in Quakertown. First there was the tanker SS Julesburg which came in and paid off on Sunday night. This was the Julesburg's first payoff tmder the SIU contract, but she paid off clean with no beefs whatsoever. To keep things going, Water­ man's SS Bessemer Victory ar­ rived for a fast, clean payoff thatalso was easy to handle. She came from the West Coast, but couldn't return because of the beef out there. She was Mobile bound leaving here. To finish the week, the Carras tanker, SS Alexandra, blew in and paid off down in Paulsboro. New Jersey. This one gave NY Shipping Slumps After Heavy Week Nine A&G Ships Idle As West Coast Beef Continues The Patrolmen Say— Waterman Drydock May Stabilize Mobile Shipping �Friday, October 1, 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five "3i HAVE YOU VOTED.YET? Study The Rules As important to the mem­ bers of the SIU as the con­ tracts they work under are the shipping rules of the Union. All Seafarers are urged to study their shipping rules and the proposed changes so they will be throughly acquainted with their provisions. These men are signing register prior to receiving ballot on •which they'll have their say in current referendum. If you haven't voted on General Fund Assessment, you'd better hurry. Balloting ends October 8. Dispatchers report that often members seem to be unfamiliar with many of the rules and, as a result, cause much needless confusion. All doubt can be eliminated by careful reading of the shlhpping riiles. Those which are not clear will be clarified by the Dispatcher in any SIU Hall. Grain Cargo Rise Spurs Need For Rated Men In Galveston By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON—Increased grain shiprtients have boosted business in this port and there is a need for rated men. This need for men will be even more pro­ nounced if the rate of current shipments continues. There were three payoffs in this area during the past week. All ships paying off were Water­ man jobs, the SS Bret Harte pay­ ing off in Galveston and the SS Governor Sparks doing the same in Houston. The third ship, the SS Noonday, paid off in Orange. NO MAJOR BEEFS There were no major beefs on any of the ships paying off, al­ though the crew of the Governor Sparks apparently did not un­ derstand the provisions of. the new transportation rider. The Why Delegates Get Grey Hair =By "A Silver-Haired Delegale" few minor beefs were in regard to overtime and were settled gt the payoffs. Among the topics coming in for discussion at our last regu­ lar membership meeting was the SIU educational program and the benefits it brings to the Union. On the matter of shipping, it is expected that we will have to call men from New Orleans to enable us to crew the ships that are going out of here. New Orleans should stand by for an SOS. LOCAL LABOR On the local labor front, the picketline was withdrawn from the Brown and Root construction outfit since a company that has a contract with the carpenters union has taken over the job previously handled by Brown and Root. So union labor is now on the job. In accordance with the pro­ gram worked out at the recent emergency Agent Conference, this port is holding educational meetings every Tuesday. Around the port at the present time are Walter Brightwell, R. W. Quiim, J. H. Page and J. Germane. Several Seafai'ers are in the Marine Hospital. They are: J. F. Mapps, J. Givens, W. McCuistion, D. Hutchins, L. R. Williams and G. D. Erlinger. The recreation room below, where everyone had agreed to put the books and magazines in their proper places, and use the ash trays for ashes, looked like a recreation room all right, but more like that of a kindergarten class than for SIU seamen. FAST SPIEL I put on my most serious look and started some fast talking. It had results. I assured the Captain that -everything would be ship-shape in quick time and he agreed to put aside the log book and turn someone to pre­ paring the messrooms and heads for painting. Immediately the delegates met aft, just as we stepped into the and passed the word around NEW YORK—The commercial crew's laundry, my hopes were about the condition of things. use of war-time invasion craft, dashed. We also mentioned that fines such as the LST, LOT, and LSMSome guy had just poured five might be pressed. We hated, to type ships, has fallen far short gallons of fuel oil into the laund­ mention this, but drastic action, of expectations, according to a ry and gave everything a pro­ was necessary. recent survey. tective coating. (I found out A day later, everything looked Of the many thousands of later that it wasn't anything a hundred percent better and these crafts that were mass-pro­ but the results of washing six the delegates congratulated the duced between 1942 and 1945, pairs of dungarees with a stiff crew.. But now, only two weeks of which many hundreds were bi'ush. This was the^residue.) later, I see we're getting back large ocean-going craft, only By this time the Old Man in the same old rut. about 100 are now in commercial was shouting until his pan was As ship's delegate, I called the use, and less than half of these purple. He had stepped across other delegates together and we are within the United States. the passageway and opened the circulated around. We asked the ^hese vessels were deDeck Maintenance foc'sle, but it sanitary men and Messmen to looked more like Fibber McGee's remember to spot during their ^eloped during the war for land- • on undeveloped beaches, .it closet. Gee, I thought we took working hours. But they in-! that, with the coming this matter up at the last meet­ formed us that it's not in plain language in the agreement that'°^ ^hat h^d ing, too. SOOGIE—WITH WHAT? they should spot, and if they!"^^^'^ the benefit of waterI don't think that the Mate do it, they would not be givencommerce because of the believes that the laundry soap the overtime to fully soogie be- lack of dock facilities would be powder is being used for soogiebenefited by the use of these fore we get home. ing down the mid-shiphouse, but ships in hauling general freight. "CALL THE DELEGATE" By EARL SHEPPARD he does think the house should But as it has worked out, But I do know that when be soogied even though he has NEW ORLEANS—Shipping is $10 General Fund Assessment. things go wrong for them while aside from a few conversions to forgotten to see that bulk soogie All. hands are urged to vote the ship is away from home barges, ferries, tugs, etc., they powder was put aboard before fair despite four lay-ups, and yes, for a $10 bill from each port, the first business is in good shape. Ten thing each will have been put to little use here. leaving. member now will certainly help do is put up a holler for the One outfit has started to carry payoffs are scheduled for the "What!" he screams. "Use salin the Union's fight with the poor ole ship's delegate: lumber in them on the West isoda oh that brand new paint next two weeks—two of them anti-labor forces and the ship­ Alcoa's headed for the boneyard. "See what's wrong with this Coast. Two LSTs were converted job? I should say not, Bosun." owners. Alcoa has laid up about every chow and this dirty messhall." to carry truck trailers between I saw the Old Man on the Liberty they have and it is The membership is asked to "Make out that repair list, Now York and Albany, bridge the other day. He looked! rumofed that they are operating cooperate with the janitor in In the Philippines, however, my locker won't work." like he was feeling in pretty "By Joe, tell that Old Man 35 are in use in the Island trade, good spirits and, being as I 41 ships under foreign fiags — keeping things cleaner in line didn't feel so bad myself, I Panamanian, Greek, and Italian with the economy program, as we don't want qny screwy an­ and the Farrell Lines has three laid down by the Emergency swers about the a^ent not bring­ craft operating in a feeder servthought I would approach him —on the bauxite shuttle. Yesterday the Education Agents Conference, two men are ing him any money for draws ice on the West Coast of Africa, on the subject of painting our Meetings were started as recom­ being laid off in this Port—in when we hit New York this Newfoundland and Alaska also messhall and the Stewards De­ mended by the Emergency Ag= all Branches this will mean a time." are using a few of them. partment heads and showers. saving of around 40 men. ents Conference. All hands ex­ Another voice from the wilds: Speaking of showers, a regu­ The reasons put forth are prin­ The Crescent Towing and Sal­ "Say, be sm-e to make up that cipally the cost of conversion. lar typhoon blew up in my pressed enthusiasm by their at­ face when I suggested any such tendance and interest in the pro­ vage Company are still on strike crew list for the boarding Pa- since the Coast Guard bulkhead thing. Says he, "Overtime,- ove]> ceedings. Meetings will continue and it looks like a long drawn- ti-olman.'' regulations do not conform with "How come we haven't had, the open ramp end without extime. That's all you birds think with a new topic discussed each out affair. All members are of." (These units haven't been time to clear up important points urged to give their support any fried bananas for breakfast? tensive alteration. For another painted in over seven months.)^ for the membership ' and espe­ where and when needed by our What! No bananas? Didn't you thing, they are diesel powered, Brothers in the Marine Allied check the ship's stores? You're and the American maritime in"Then, next trip, the crew cially for permits. one hell of a delegate." isends up another Delegate to dustry has never favored diesel. Voting is in full swing for the Workers Division. This morning I collected the repair lists from the Delegates of the departments and, from the size of the list and the repitition of items that were re­ paired following the last trip, one *would think the ship had been out three months instead of the usual five or six weeks. Five broken crew lockers on the list again! Three of the five had been repaired by a shoregang just a little over a month ago and checked by the Dele­ gates. No one has yet been able to catch that little gremlin who has been responsible for the damage. Whenever I ask, "How come it is broken again," the answer is always the same: "Damned if I know. It was that way when I moved in. Must have been the work of the guy who had the Locker last trip." It's silly to think that a guy would kick in the vent to open his door when the Mate on watch has a pass-key. "Yeah," I'm told, "it must have been some snooper from ashore in that last port." The department heads tell the sign-on Patrolman that there is plenty of soap and matches, as called for in the agreement, but somehow we always run short of laundry powder. say the crew wants everything down there painTed again." As the storm subsides, I bring out a few points about the Cap­ tain's own foc'sle being painted when he wants it, and the pas­ sengers' quarters and alleyways topside painted and soogied at the drop of a hat. Well, the Captain cools off just a wee bit and consents to look it over down there. If he thinks it needs painting, he'll authorize it. Of course he points out some corny self-made rule that the company only allows painting in the quarters once a j'ear, whether they need it by that time or not. Down we go, the Captain and I, to the crew's deck—and' at all times to go. It doesn't look as if the paint work has been spotted in a solid week. Harfdprints, smears and trash-filled laund­ ries, greasy tables and crumbfilled pantrys. It was only last week at our meeting that every­ one agreed to do his part in keeping all ship-shape, especial­ ly since the delegates were or­ dered to ask for painting and general inspection of the crew's quarters by the Captain to see what all had to be done. Bro­ ther! Did he tell me what had to be done! During all this ^ I was taking deep breaths and getting back to normal breathing. With his blow-up over, we walked aft to the crew quarters. Surely the black gang and deck men v.'on't let their poor delegate down, I thought. But on arrival Ship Men Turn Thumbs Down On Lunding Cruft Shipping Fair In New Orleans -Z' I �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG FUday, October 1. 1948 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief BALTIMORE—Chairman WUliam Rentz, 26445; Recording Secretary D. Stone, 1996; Read­ ing Clerk, A1 Stansbury, 4683. A&G Shipping From Sept 7 To Sept 21 Agent Confei-ence. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion about helping the janitors keep union property clean, and thanks were extended to the crews of of ships who donated money for the movie projector, which made possible the showing of movies every Friday. Brothers were urged to vote yes, on $10 Assess­ ment. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M. with 410 members present. 4 4 4 MOBILE — Chairman C. A. Aubert, 24723; Recording Secre­ tary L. Meira, 26393; Reading Clerk H. Fischer, 59. TOTAL REG. REG. REa SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Motion carried to go into obliDECK ENG. PORT STWDS. REa DECK ENG. STWDS. •SHIPPED g a t i o n s and charges. Broth­ ers Robert D. Amato, Clyde Kea- Boston 30 24 33 87 3 4 17 24 ton, Francis J. Buhl, John New York 250 212 200 662 187 192 191 570 O'Toole, William H. Powell, Ray­ Philadelphia 60 25 32 117 19 17 14 50 mond, Kaboska, Carlos M. Luna, Baltimore '222 159 122 503 90 110 69 269 J. B. Smith, C. V. Gladhil were Norfolk 75 69 48 192 12 11 11 34 obligated. Charges were re- Savannah (No Figures Received) fered to a Trial Committee. Tampa 26 26 23 - 75 5 5 1 11 Minutes of all branches having •Mobile 217 241 246 704 56 52 41 , 149 New Business read and accepted. New Orleans.... 150 120 151 421 ' 85 80 100 265 Motion made to forward all Galveston 45 29 29 103 53 49 42 144 ship's minutes to the Editor of San Juan. (No Figures Received) tlie LOG. Resolution from San Francisco.. (Shipping Hailed By Strike) Minutes of Branches having Headquarters regarding election New . Business were read and •. 1,075 1,075 905 884 2,864 510 520 486 1,516 of officials for 1949 accepted un­ GRAND TOTAL accepted. The Agent reported animously. The minutes and that the companies were appeal­ recommendations of the Special concur with Puerto Rico New the Special Agent's Conference following the educational meet­ ing all seamen's' unemployment Agents Conference were ac­ Business. Carried unanimously. were accepted. compensation insurance cases A Balloting cepted. Agent William Rentz's Motion carried that whenever Committee for the General Fund ing. Minutes of Agent's Confer­ pending a Supreme Court ruling; report, the Patrolmen's reports, the meeting acted on important Assessment was elected from the ence dated August 30 through but that the State Director of September 1, x-ead and accepted and Hospital Committee's report Union business, members raise floor. The resolution from Head­ the Unemployment Compensa­ were accepted. The Dispatcher their books in their hands. Mo­ quarters was accepted unani­ with a vote of thanks. Motion tion Board had been contacted reported 503 registered, and 269 tion carried to ask the Secretary- mously by a book vote. Under carried to non-concur in Puerto and that a meeting had been ar­ shipped. Four motions regarding Treasurer to send all ports a New Business a motion carried Rico's action on the San Fran­ ranged for the coming Monday. New shipping and registering were clarification on Section 35 of tlie to accept the Balloting Commit­ cisco Branch Minutes. Business of other Branches read He reported that Waterman had made and all four defeated by official Shipping Rules, as to tee's report. One minute of sil­ officially opened their Dry Docks yote of membership. Meeting whether a permit man can stay ence for departed Brothers. Meet­ and accepted. The Secretary- which would mean that all Treasurer's report and the reso­ stood one minute in memory of on the ship after making a com­ ing adjourned 8:40 P.M. with 85 lution from Headquarters were Waterman ships would diy dock departed Brothers. Under Good in Mobile at least twice a year, members present. and Welfare there was discussion and that Waterman has secured 4 4 '4 "on the laying up of ships. Meet­ contracts with at least two other PHILADELPHIA — Chairman ing adjourned at 8:10 P. M. with SIU Companies to do all of their Ray Gates, 25128; Reading Clerk 232 present. dry docking v/ork. He concluded D. C. Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ t 4' 4" by pointing out that nominations PUERTO RICO — Chairman S. plete foreign trip of less than 60 retary A. Merlino, 35731. would be opened this evening New York Branch minutes accepted. One minute of silence for A&G 1949 Officials and clari­ Colls, 21085; Recording Secretary days. One minute of silence for M. Rubio, 6844; Reading Clerk P. departed Brothers. Under Good were accepted—all except the was observed for departed fied the qualifications required and Welfare there was discussion motion on Isthmian Stewards, Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ Prokopuh, 39468. on the shipping rules governing which should be left up to the fare discussion included a clari­ of any one who desires to run. A communication Minutes of Branches having permit men, arid it was the Negotiation Committee. Motion fication of Shipping Rules in re­ Accepted. from Headquarters, and the Res­ New Business were read and ac­ opinion of the meeting that per­ carried to non-concur with the gard to permitmen, and the olution from New York in x-efercepted. The Agent reported on mit men be allowed only one San Francisco New Business re­ cleanliness of the Hall, which is the shore gang contra'ct. His re­ foreign trip, or 60" days coast­ ferring to financial aid for strike- left up to the members. Meet­ ence to election for 1949, A&G Officials, were accepted. Motion port was accepted. Motion made ^ wise. Meeting adjourned 8:05 boimd seamen. New Business of ing adjourned at 1:15 P.M., carried that any key, rated-man to concur with the Agent's Con- |P.M. with 64 members present. other Branches was accepted. 4 4 4 who has been on the shipping ference resolution, with the ex- | The Agent reported that the 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman list for 90 days, but who has ception of San Juan, which was TAMPA—There was no meet­ Port was running smoothly with Leroy Clarke, 23062; Recording been unable to ship in that rat­ to be referred to New Business. ing due to the storm, however it no outstanding beefs and ex­ Secretary Herman Troxclair, ing, be allowed to retain his Trial Committee's report con­ was blown out by this morning. pressed the hope that shipping 6743; Reading Clerk Buck Ste­ shipping card. The Patrolmen's curred in. Under New Business, All men registered were given would pick up in the near fu­ phens, 76. reports were accepted. The Dis­ a motion carried to have a com­ credit for attending. Most of the ture. The labor front in Phila­ patcher reported 704 men regisbination Dispatcher - Patrolman men living here, are from out in delphia is quiet with the threat­ New Business of Branches for Puerto Rico on the ballot. the subui-bs, and quite a gale ened ship-cleaner strike squared read. Motion to refer that part One minute of silence for de- was blowing and a warning was away. The first Educational of the Boston New Business re­ sent over the radio to be ready meeting was an unqualified suc­ garding the raising of hospital for any eventuality. Acting cess and all were urged by the benefits to the Secretary-Treas­ Agent" R. H. HaU reports ship­ Agent to attend. A communica­ urer and accept the balance. Mo­ ping seemed to be picking up a tion from the Pennsylvania Fed- tion in reference to^ San Juan bit. The first payoff in four eration of Labor was accepted. New Business, to reaffirm New months—^the Bertram Goodhue, The Resolution from Headquar­ Orleans' previous stand regard­ South Atlantic — is scheduled ters was accepted. The Dis­ ing the buying of a Hall in t e r e d , and 149 shipped. One later in the week. It will clean patcher reported 117 registered, Puerto Rico, and to accept the minute of silence for departed Meeting adjourned parted Brothers. Brothers J. out the Hall. There have been and 50 shipped. Motion made balance of the New Business. Brothers. Brady, and E. P. Hernandez were the usual number of ships in and seconded to ask Headquar­ Minutes of other Ports accepted. 8:15 P. M. with 263 present. obligated. There was general transit, but they have taken few ters to inform San Juan to get Agent Earl Sheppard reported 4 4 4 discussion under Good and Wel­ replacements. Income is very adequate building facilities. Mo­ affairs of the Port were in good NORFOLK — Chairman James fare. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 slow as all ships sign on and tion carried to instruct our con­ shape, although business and A. Wynn, 30783; Recording Sec­ tracted companies to ship ac­ shipping had fallen off, that retary Ben Rees, G95: Reading P.M. with 34 book men and 11 payoff elsewhere. cording to Union Agreement in there have been 12 payoffs and Clerk Joe Lupton, 7713. permits present. 4 4 4 BOSTON — Chairman Dan foreign countries the same as in only four signons, and it was 4 4 4 The Secretary-Treasux-er's fi­ GALVESTON — Chairman Sheehan, 22856: Reading Clerk the US. Motion seconded that pointed out that this was partly nancial report for week ending accounted for by the fact that Headquarters reconsider placing Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Gene Dakin 180; Recording Sec­ only Philadelphia Agent on. bal­ two Alcoa and two Isthrhian September 4, was read and ac­ Secretary R. Wilburn, 37739; retary Bill Prince, 30612. New Business pf lot, and also place a Patrolman ships went into the boneyard. In cepted. Reading Clerk Jeff Morrison, Motion carried to refer that addition three Mississippi ships branches read and accepted witix 34213. part of Puerto Rico New Busi­ paid off and will not sign on till the exception of Boston, which they complete the coast trip. The was referred to New Business for Other Branch minutes were ness regarding a new building to Agent stated that New Orleans discussion and motion. Motion accepted. The Agent reported the next Agent's Conference. Branch has refused to sign on under New Busine.ss to non-con­ shipping good, and stated that New Business of other Branches Waterman ships that do not store cur with that portion of the Bos­ other Ports would have to be was read and accepted. The Agent reported that business in called for men, if things conthere. Under Good and Welfare up here. Agent's report accepted. ton minutes dealing with the the Port was slow. He asked several members spoke on hos­ The Dispatcher reported 421 reg­ raising of the hospital benefits, , tinued at the present rate. He that members flood the fink halls pital benefits, and also proposed istered, and 265 shipped. The and to> refer this to the Secre­ spoke at length on the Educa­ tional meetings being held from when un-organized ships come electoral ballots in regards to Resolution from Headquarters tary-Treasurer. Motion made to 11:30 to 1:30 every Tuesday on in, in order that we may soon be manning certain Ports. One min­ regarding the coming ballot for request the Agent in Nox-folk to the Dispatcher's floor, and re­ able to vote these, ships, and se­ ute's silence for departed Broth­ officials read and accepted. The allow an additional thirty days It was quested all members to attend. cure more contracted jobs fdr the ers. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 Secretary-Treasurers report read on shipping cards. A good Educational P. M. with 180 members present. and accepted. The meeting stood pointed out that due to the The Patrolman's Report was ac- Union. in silence in memory of our de- .slump in, shipping men could cepted. The Dispatcher reported meeting was held on Tuesday, 4 4 4 not get out in the usual time al­ and the Agent urged all on the 103 registered, and 144 shipped. SAVANNAH — Chairman C. parjied Brothers. Under New lowed. Carx'ied 31 for and 18 beach to attend these meetings Business the minutes fiom the After much discussion in which H. Starling, 6920; Reading Secre­ Emergency Agents Conference against. Resolution from Head­ it was pointed out that the mat-, which will be held each Tuesday tary F. Shaia, 22596. were read in their entirety. Mo­ quarters to determine offices in ter of a new building in Puerto, hereafter. The Patrolman's re­ Due to the threatened hur­ tion carried unanimously to ac­ the Union that are to be filled in Rico should be referred to the port was accepted. The Dis­ Secretary-Treasurer, it was patcher reported 87 registered, ricane it was decided to hold the cept and concur in the entire the coming annual election, and moved that the meeting non- and 24 shipped. The minutes of regular meeting in the afternoon proceeding of the Emergency ' (Continued on Page 7) �Friday. Odtob«r 1,1948 Put Seamen Under Navy, Says Owner . T B B SS^ AFAR MR S L@ G SEAFARERS CAN BE PROUD OF THIS Page Seven Suggest Two Revisions In Registration Rules Changes have been suggested by five full book members in the Proposed Uniform Registration. Rules as submitted by the Registration Committee and carried in the LOG for September 3, 17, and 24. These changes are in the form of clarifications, for the five members are heartily in agreement with the main form and intention of the Committee's report. In the Deck Department Rules, it is pointed out that Ordinarys with physical defects must obtain their special endorsements, in addition to sailing three yeus SIU, in order to register in Group I; and in the Stewcird's Department, it is felt that Group I—Rated Men—should be broken up intO' two groups so that the Second and Third Cooks may register separately. These five members wish to further remind the membership that now is the time to study these proposed Uniform Registration Rules, and to make suggestions, so that they will be in a form satisfactory to all when they come up for a vole. (Continued from Page 1) would make, it possible for the American shipowners to thereby "not have to pay more than the five nearest competitiors, Bri­ tain, Holland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark." Thus: No subsidy for the com­ pany with resulting government restrictions, but rather a sub­ sidy of the seamen to be paid to the company with the seamen bearing the restrictions of the Naval Reserve. DECK DEPARTMENT The comment of one SIU mem­ ber pretty well summarizes the average seaman's attitude to the Isbrandtsen proposals: Proposed Rules ^GROUP I—DAY WORKERS Suggested Changes GROUP I—DAY WORKERS Each man must be qualified for Each man must be qualified the job he throws in for and for the job he throws in for and have necessary endorsements. At have necessary endorsements. At registration time his qualifica- registration time his qualifica­ tions shall be checked. tions shall be checked. Ordinary Seamen who cannot Ordinary Seamen who cannot obtain AB tickets because of obtain AB tickets because of physical defects—such as color- physical defects—such as color­ This plaque was presented to SIU by CIO shipyard workers blindness, etc.—may, upon prov- blindness, etc.—may, uiJon prov­ at New York membership meeting last Wednesday night. ing that they have sailed three ing that they have sailed three years as Ordinary out of SIU years as Ordinary out of SIU Halls, register in this group. Halls, and after obtaining the Bosun special ' Bosun's, Carpenter's or Bosun's Mate other endorsements which the Carpenter Coast Guard issues in such cases, ^ Deck Maintenance register in this group. Watchman—Day Work Bosun Storekeeper Bosun's Mate There wei-e other political quested the striking West Coast (Continued from Page 1) Carpenter moves. Early in the strike, unions — the ILWU, MCS, the strike continued. Deck Maintenance which began on September 3 MFOWW, MEBA and Radio Of­ The shipowners have used Watchman—Day Work when the. Longshoremen walked ficers—^to allow SIU ships to typically communist tactics by Storekeeper out, the Army threatened to sail. appealing directly to the .rankREASON FOR SUGGESTED CHANGE: use troops to load Army cargoes. The striking unions, up to this and-file of the unions involved. In reference to Ordinary Seamen with physical defects, it is But the Army backed down, pre­ point have rejected the request. Their aim was to cause dissen­ pointed out that the rules should specifically state that men who sumably for political reasons. The A&G men^wiU continue to sion. The MFOWW caUed their have sailed for three years out of the SIU Halls must also obtain Meanwhile, two independent respect the picketlines, since the the special Bosun's, Carpenteris or other endorsements (which bluff. stevedoring companies signed up West Coast maritime workers in are issued in such cases by the-Coast Guard, and are required by This was not the MFOWW's with the ILWU and the Army spite of their screwball policy do the Commissioner before signing such Ordinary Seamen on) first try. A week earlier, the cargoes were loaded .by some have real economic beefs , in­ before he may register in Group I. union sent an open letter to the volved. The A&G District will shipowners stressing that its 1,100 longshoremen. At the same also continue to refuse to sail STEWARDS .DEPARTMENT members were prepared for a time, nine A&G ships lay idle at any re-allocated ships or any­ West Coast docks, completely nine-month strike, but that so thing else that might impair the long a struggle would harm strikebound as Seafarers reso­ GROUP I—RATED MEN GROUP I—RATED MEN co-workers' side of the action. lutely respected the picketlines. unions and companies alike. The Each man must be qualified Each men must be qualified It is quite possible, many ob­ owners said a flat "No" to this However, with the Army ships for the job he throws in for and for the job he throws in for and loading in Oakland and else­ servers believe, that the commies one too. have the necessary endorsements, have the necessary endorsements. to save their own skins are There was no doubt that the where, and with a number of At registration time his qualifi- At registration time his qualifi­ avoiding truly militant action owners were making the most of West Coast contracted ships of cations shall be checked. that would end the strike. They cations shall be checked. the commie issue and would con­ the Shepard Line operating freely Chief Steward—Passenger Chief Steward—Passenger are not tying up things tight as tinue to do so. The pro-commie from the East Coast ports with Second Steward — Pas­ Second Steward — Pas­ the loading of the Army cargoes leadership of the ILWU and the West Coast crews there seemed senger senger indicates. Any increase in Army MCS was the weak spot and the no real reason to hold up. East Steward Steward cargoes on ATS ships would owners were quick to pound on Coast ships indefinitely. Ac­ ghef Chef . cordingly, the A&G District re- weaken the strike. And there is it. Chief Cook Chief Cook strong danger that the commie Second Cook Night Cook and Bakei^ leaders will gradually tone down Night Cook and Baker all thejr demands. That's the GROUP II Third Cook way they do things. Second Cook GROUP II—MESSMEN Third Cook The strike began on Septem­ NEW YORK—Chairman Lind(Continued front Page 6) Utility Messman GROUP III—MESSMEN ber 3 when an 80-day Federal to instruct ^the Secretary-Treas­ sey- Williams, 21550; Recording Messman Utility Messman injunction against the unions ran urer to appoint the Agent in Secretary Robert Matthews, 154; Messman out. Since then the owners, San Francisco. Carried unani­ Reading Clerk John Arabasz, REASON FOR SUGGESTED CHANGE: wrapping themselves in the flag, mously. The Agent spoke at 29836. It is further poiiried out that in the grouping of the Steward^s have refused to negotiate at all. All minutes accepted save Bos­ length on the economy program Department, Second Cook and Third Cook should be put info a for the Port of Norfolk, pointing ton's and San Juan's. Rejected separate Group in order to protect these jobs from men who that part of Boston minutes deal­ out the absolute necessity of intend to ship in top ratings, and at the same time to add an this program because of the ing with raising of hospital bene­ incentive for men capable of handling the top jobs to get their greatly reduced revenue in this fits, and that paid of San Juan Receipt Number 89478 endorsements and ship on them. Port aijid the problems that the minutes dealing with plan to Will the holder of receipt num­ Signed: Joe Algina 1320 Union has to face in the coming purchase building in that port. ber 69478, aboard the SS AnnisCarried resolution, moved by Aussie Shrimpton 40260 J. P. Shuler 101 year with the General Fund. Ac­ ton City, get in touch with 6th Frenchy Ruf and seconded by Bennie Gonzalez 125G Paul Gonsorchik 749 cepted. The Dispatcher reported Floor, 51 Beaver Street, New several, callirig for elections for 192 registered, and 34 shipped. Pointed •York. • Brothers Julian Z. Markham, and 1949 Unibn officials. out that any member could J. S. i Walter Li Comptpn were obli­ The following men have seagated. The Balloting Committee nominate himself if he was in reported 134 votes cast to date. good standing. Secretary-Treas- bags, suitcases or other gear in Mrs. Ella Colegrove, in Septem­ THOMAS TIZZECA Under Good and Welfare sev­ mer introduced John Grogan, the warehouse of Sudden & Your mother asks that you ber. Mrs. Fain's address: R-2, eral members talked on the econ­ vice-president of lUMSWA, who Christenson, Inc., in San Fran­ Wheelersburg, Ohio. , omy program and the necessity presented plaque to SIU for help cisco:\ R. Zwierlein (no ship get in touch with her at once. 4. i of every member cooperating. in 1947 shipyard beef. Defeated given), Charles Madison of the X X % JOHN A. RENNIE motion to air mail LOG to all SS Wall Knot, Manuel Velez of One minute of silence was ob­ GEORGE ABBOTT Get in touch with your ships in foreign poids because of the SS Sheep Shank, David served for departed Brothers. Mrs. Oll^ie Abbott Fain wants mother. Mildred wants your ad­ cost. Minute of silence for de­ Joseph and T. Russep of the .Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ SS Governor Houston, E. A. you to write her. She wishes to dress. Your mother's address: with 127 books and 65 permits journed with 1,657 members Gardner and Richard Quintero acquaint you with the details 3526, North Watt Street, Phila­ of the passing of - your sister, delphia 4, Pennsylvania. present. of the SS Governor Brandon. present. "It sounds like a typical shipOwner's spfel. They're always covering their schemes for more money and fewer unions with smooth sounding plans to stick the seamen. If anybody suggests putting a collar on them, it's mutiny." Employers Obscure Economic Issues in Pacific Coast Waterfront Strike Proposed Rules Suggested Changes Branch Meetings In Brief NOTICE! PERSONALS �Page Eight THE SEAFURERS LOG Friday, October 1, 1948 Enthusiasm Marks Education Meetings Contract^ Assessment Highlight Sessions The weekly meetings proposed last-named expressed the opinion by the Emergency Agents Con­ that the Union should stop the ference early in September got transfer of American business to off to a flying start up and down foreign flags and strive to build the coast the morning of Tues­ up the American merchant day, September 21, according to marine. reports reaching the LOG this In Norfolk, with Joe Lupton as chairman and John Harrison week. Local conditions kept several as secretary. Agent Ben Rees branches from holding their in­ opened discussion by placing be­ itial meetings, but it is expected fore the members present the that all ports will be conducting subject "The Importance of Our regular sessions shortly. In New Two-year Contract," and invited York, SIU participation in the evei-ybody to join the debate. Ladies Garment Workers battle Rees urged each member to ex­ against racketeers necessitated press his own opinion even if it postponement of the first get-to­ differed from that of others. Dur­ ing the next hour, about 50 men gether. took the floor to have their say The first meetings were largely SIU style. taken up with analysis of the new two-year agreement as sug­ BIG IMPROVEMENT Savannah members raise their hands to acclaim the new contract after studying it in the gested by Headquarters, but in education meeting. Similar enthusiasm was shswn in other ports. Everybody felt that the twomost ports discussion naturally year px'ovision was a vast im­ ranged far and wide through the provement over the old one-year report of the meeting indicated. mits, took the floor to say that Jackson, Alfredo Green, Harry field of maritime. clause, especially at this time, It was also evident that the no matter in how good shape the Lowther and Gordon Peck. The Port Agents in their ac­ Rees reported. Many pointed Savannah branch felt that the Union was nothing was ever per­ counts of the meetings reported In Galveston, P,atrolman Jeff out other improvements includ­ proposed strengthening of the fect. It was up to the member­ enthusiastic interest by members Morrison called the meeting to in all branches as well as 100 ing wages of course, that set the | Generail Fund, coming as it ship, these men said, to always order at 11:35 a.m.. Agent Keith would on top of the two-year be alert to opportunities to make Alsop having gone to Houston to percent approval of the contract. SIU at the top of maritime. agreement, would make the the Union physically and finan­ pay off a^ip. The meeting got Some of the Stewards thought Tsqjical was the comment of the Union practically impregnable. cially stronger. Philadelphia Agent who wrote: they should- have received the under way with Morrison presid­ Among those who spoke were same pay boost the Bosuns won, In New Orleans, Agent "Bull' ing and C. E. Ward serving as "These meetings are received here with a great deal of en­ but the Stewards admitted that Charles Schuck, A. Fricks and I. Sheppard called the meeting to secretaiy, thusiasm, with everyone taking they were pretty well off at that Hodges all of whom expressed order at 11:30 a.m. With Shep­ their satisf^ion with the new pard In the chair and Johnny the way things now stood. REVIEWED an active part." contract, Later the Hiring Hall came up Johnston acting as secretary, ac­ The entire education program BOSTON BEGINS for a thorough going-over from tive, far-ranging discussion filled as drawn up by the Emergency TAMPA SESSION the next two hours. In Boston; Agent E, B. Tilley all angles. When the SlU's Hir­ Agents' Conference was reviewed In Tampa, the meeting was ing Hall, clause was compared called the meeting to order at before the discussion became The unanimous opinion of the 11:30 a.m., explaining that the with that of other maritime called to order at 11:30 a.m. A1 210 Seafarers present was that general. The two-year contract purpose of the first session was unions, everybody concluded that Driver was eledted chairman and the two-year agreement put the was analyzed and the Brothers to air the new agreements so; the SIU had the best hiring con- R. E, Seckinger was named sec­ SIU in the best possible position present demonstrated their un­ retary. After discussion began, that every member present ditions in the industry. it was pointed out by several to increase its strength and fight derstanding and approval of its In Savannah, Agent C. H. would have a thorough oppor­ the anti-labor forces responsible more important sections. tunity to understand and express Starling called the meeting to Brothers that the SIU had for the Taft-Hartley Act, accord­ Discussion soon spread to other order at 10 a.m. With Starling climbed high in its 10-year his­ ing to the report of the meeting. his own views of it aspects of Union affaii-s, how­ tory and that the new agi'^^ment The contract was read aloud presiding and Fred Shaia acting ever. Several Brothers hit the Many aspects of the Union's marked a new peak for the Sea­ before those present were asked as secretary, a complete study of farers and for maritime. deck to emphasize that every position as a result of the new to hit the deck, which many did. the contract including its histori­ Seafarer should give a good One man pointed out that the contract were brought to the Among those speaking were cal background, was made. day's work for a good day's pay. attention of the New Orleans SIU never had lost a beef, which "Red" Cashman, A. S. Callahan, It was brought out that, as late These members pointed out that meeting. WilUam Hennessey, William /939, messmen were being was one reason the shipowners the best contracts in the industry preferred to grant the demands Several members said that if Hall, E. T. Callahan, and Joseph paid as little as 55 dollars a rather than risk facing a deter­ they had two years to get ready called for the best seamanship month. This"' wage and others Greenbaum. The consensus was in the world, and stressed that mined. SIU stand. Another that the SIU had won the best have been tripled by the SIU. Brother warned the younger they could hit the bricks with the Union too had responsibili­ These new wages, it was em­ money in their pockets if it be­ contract in maritime history. The members that it would be their came necessary to take strong ties under the contract and that phasized, constitute a great ad­ members felt that the amend­ job to protect the gains already action the next time the contract the members must live up to ment of the penalty clauses was vance despite the inflation. their, bargain. won and go after new ones. tu light i:«v,+ of conDiscussion covered many , decame around. Some of the a WISP move •m the . , The situation of permitmen J iu iiafis of maritime historv which younger' members spoke of the ditions and that the two-year lire KEEP STRIVING also came into the field of dis­ brought home to those present value to them of the entire edu­ ' of the agreement would stabilize cussion as did the duties of the the importance of the new con­ A number of Brothers, some of cation program. the industry. various ratings in the Stewards tract as nothing else could, the them bookmen and spme per­ In Philadelphia, Agent Department. Brother "Tampa BEST SPOT "Blackie"" Gardner called the Red" proposed that a copy of Others said that ah education Robert's Rules of Order be meeting to order at 11 a.m., and meeting was a better place to placed on each ship to make Bill Luth was elected chairman. debate Union policies and mari­ shipboard meetings easier to The aims of the program, which time questions than the ginmill run, and the same man also sugare to make sure that the SIU on the corner. re- gested that each and every miembag the best informed member­ ,, , ,, , ,Still others „ ship in the industry, were ex­ caUed the-early days of the SIU ^er on the beach attend future and explained how the Union education meetings. ; plained at some length. It was had advanced the cause of sea­ pointed out that while attend­ men. the opinion of all the ance was not compulsoi-y it Agents in whose ports rhegtin'gs would be to everybody's advan­ The proposed General Fund were .held that the education tage to attend. Assessment, now the subject of program had caught the mem­ a referendum, also was discussed bership's enthuslam, and that fu­ 2-YEAR PACT at length, the report of the meet­ ture gatherings would become Nearly everyone joined in the ing said: This proposal originated more and more profitable as the in New Orleans, and the New program went on. discussion of the contract, all who spoke expressing the view Orleans, Brothers expressed their approval of it as a way to serve that the two-year provision was notice on John Shipowner that a great step forward for all Sea­ the SIU would never be caught farers. Considerable time was short. spent considering the problem of Report of the education how best to utilize the leeway Among +hose who aired their meeting held in the Port of afforded by the two-year period, views in New Orleans were Mobile reached the LOG too which will give the Union the Frank Hughes, Victor Miorana, late, for publication in this is­ opportunity to devote more time "W. J, Reidy, "William J. Moise, sue. However, an account of to organizing and other activities. James F. Lamm, Bill Frederick, this meeting will be carried in In Boston, Seafarers at the education meeting use the Among the many who ad­ George Howard, "Red" Slater, the next issue of the LOG LOG as their text book for study of the benefits won in the dressed the Philadelphia meeting M. E. Buck, Leroy Morris, along with any other meetings new contract. Comments of individual members in Boston and were George Seeburger, J. A. Charles Montgomery, R. Mc- held up to that time. other ports appear on the opposite page. Baldwin and E. Ahauly. The Clusky, A. W. Sparks, Sidney Mobile To Come �iZIK ."I . . •t); Triday. October 1. 1^48* THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Opinions From Floor Add Zest To Confabs "RED" CASHMAN E. AHAULY Boston Philadelphia From what I have read of We have Iwo years to work these new contracts, they are by in now, and there are ^plenty far the best ones negotiated in of things we can do with the The new series of education meetings recommended by the recent Em­ maritime history. They show lime. Certainly we ought to planning and foresight. Obtain­ ergency Agent's Conference was designed to make sure that all Seafarers be pressuring the shipowners ing the two-year contracts in become completely acquainted with Union affairs. One subject that all mem­ to stop the transfer of Ameri­ times like these is a big deal can business to other flags, for a labor union with all those bers should know backward and fqrward is the contract. For this reason and we ought to be building anti-labor forces pressing on us the new two-year agreement was the recommended subject for the first week­ up the American merchant to smash our organization. The ly meetings, and it proved a good one. marine. SIU has ai^in - led the way for better general conditions, and What some of the members in Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Savan­ VICTCm MIORANA all maritime unions have bene­ New Orleans nah, Tampa, New Orleans and Galveston thought of the education meetings fitted. We'll always lead the way, To me the new contract is because we know what we want and the two-year contract is quoted below. Their comments are typical, for tops in the industry. These few and how to get it And we'll both the program and the contract were received with wide-spread enthusBrothers who beef over losing a always' know the score because couple of liours of overtime now •asm in all ports. « f an education program like this and then because they feci it one we're getting under way should be written up the way Future education meetings will d .al with other Union problems and per­ will keep all of us informed on they want it should remember Union affairs in particular and tinent aspects of the maritime industry. The final result will be that the SIU that this two-year contract was maritime affairs m general. will have the best informed membership on the waterfront. Certainly the written for all members. It def­ J. *4. 4. membership has demonstrated its determination to knov/ more about their initely is satisfactoi'y to the maCHARLES SCHUCK joritje Wc should bear in mind Savannah Union and its problems than any other maritime group. that legardless of what other The two-year clause is a maritime union brags about its very good clause, especially in contracts, we had ours signed. this stage of the game. It gives contract. It's up to every Sea- newed for an additional two endeavor to ^tie down the ship- • sealed and delivered before the us a wedge and a good one farer to work to expand the years. We must be prepared to owners to keep th'eir ships un- others were able to break the against the Taft-Hartley Law. SIU by bringing those compan­ fight because labor as a whole del- the American flag for the shipowners and ride in on the ies under the SIU banner. It's may not be in too good shape duration of the agreement, or as Seafarers' coat-tails. To me there FRANK E HUGHES up to all of us to take advantage by that time. Much can hap­ long as they are operating them, is nothing right now important New Orleans of the opportunity this two-year pen in two years to consolidate and not be knifing us in the enough to beef about to make We the members of the Sea­ clause gives us to build the the power of the Taft-Hartleyback the way Alcoa is by laying us' re-open the contracts. Our farers are working under the bigger and better Union we want ites and break the power of co­ up Libertys and turning their job is to keep what we've got best conditions and wages of any and must have. operative and sympathetic labor shuttle trade over to Greek, Ital­ and plan how to move forward. maritime union. Many of us don't foi'ces on.whose support we de­ ian and Panamanian ships. $. 4. 4> stop to think how serious the pend. But regardless of what "TAMPA RED" CONNELL 4- 4. 4. Taft-Hartley Act could be if we happens in the future, I feel Galveston A. FRICKS lost our Hiring Hall. I would Everybody on the beach, that we will be more than equal Savannah like to point out that the Nego­ every member and every per­ to the problem when it arises The two-year contract tiating Committee worked hard doesn't give the companies any mit, should attend all future in any form. , and burned the candle late at chance to try to exclude any­ education meetings to learn night to secure the best agreething we've won, and it gives more about Union ' matters. nieiit in maritime history for the us a better opportunity to Arid on every ship there SIU. And they anchored the should be a copy of Robert's plan improvements for our Union fast on a good bottom own future. Rules of Order so that ship­ when they had the shipowner board meetings can be run put it on the dotted line for two right. PAUL B^INSON years. As a member, I wish to Tampa be recorded as saying "Well R. McCLUSKEY There are several oldtimers done" and giving a personal vote New Orleans right in front of me who have of thanks to the Negotiating The new two-year contract to been members of the SIU since Committee. * me is the SIU's greatest achieve­ its inception. Since that time ment yet. We will not have to ten years ago we have come for­ worry" or lose time every year ward from a new and small or­ in negotiations. We now have ganization to become the most two full years before we have formidable outfit on the water­ to start again, but if we feel we front. It has always been the need a raise we have the 60-day policy of the Union to look for­ wage re-opening clause. The ward and better all seamen's men" behind this 60-day clause wages and conditions. "We now are definitely entitled to a sin­ have the reputation of never los­ cere vote of thanks from the ing a beef to the shipowners. We Hitting Savannah Deck entire merrlbership. Maintaining have risen from being one of the the SIU Hiring Hall in the face lowest paid groups to be one of of the Taft-Hartley Law cer­ J. A. BALDWIN the higher. Our contracts are tainly is another great achieve­ Philadelphia the best in the history of mari­ ment. I sincerely hope that the time. We enjoy the Hiring Hall The two-year contract is majority of the membership is which other unions are having fine. Now it's tip to every Telling 'Em In New Orleans satisfied With the contract, as so much trouble getting. • Our Seafarer to live up t.o the Un­ harmony is needed in all fam­ contracts are not the usual one- ion's side of the contract, and ilies and the SIU is a big fam­ A. W. SPARKS year agreements but now run see to it that the companies ily. There certainly is harmony New Orleans for two years with the privilege live up to their side. in its ranks at pi-esent as there All The importance of the re­ of re-opening for wages. 4" 4* 4has been in the years past. HARRY LOWTHER cently signed new two-year con­ this was no present from the / X- % X New Orleans tract is, as I see it, that it shipowners, it was fought for E, T. CALLAHAN guarantees our jobs for two and won by the Union. It is up The two-year contract with the ,v. Boston j'ears, a period which I feel will to the younger members to pro­ shipowners is bound to be a The two-year contract gives bring great changes socially, in­ tect these gains and get more. great help in defeating the Taftme a feeling of security for a ternationally and commercially. In the futui'e, whenever you go Hartley anti-labor law which longer period of time than There will be many things com­ aboard a ship to take a job was passed to smash us and I've known before. Above all, ing up. in the near future where always remember that you are evei-y other union in the coun­ Taking Floor in Boston the re-negotiating clause t^kes the shipowners will try to take taking a job on one of the SIU's try. The two-year contract per­ care of any raise in ihe^ living advantage of us, but they won't contracted ships and that you mits the Hiring Hall to remain, rate. GEORGE SEEBURGER be able to do it. They won't mast protect the contract. Never and allows Seafarers a voice to Philadelphia find us unsettled, with contracts carry a chip o.n your .shoulder. condemn any phony deals the GORDON PECK pending. They will find us Be a good shipmate. And above operators try to put over on us One thin^ these contracts run­ New Orleans formly entrenched behind the all remember jmur wages and seamen. This education pro­ ning two years do is give us The ' two-year contract speaks two-year agreement. That two- conditioas were won the hard gram, and the whole SIU pro­ plenty of opportunity to organ­ ize, We don't have to stop every- for itself, it has so many merits year clause will force them to way. gram, is one that will keep all 4. 4- 4thing to re-negotiate with our|The most important clause is live up to their bargain. The of us on the ball. We'll always JOSEPH G. GREEKBAUM old companies. We have the the two-year clause. At the end negotiations were carried out Jcnow what the owners are do­ Boston chance to look, around. There of two years, we may find that swiftly and smoothly without a ing. Then we'll know what we The new agreement, after have to do to beat them. The are' plenty of unorganized ships the anti-labor forces have a well lot of fanfare, and our commit­ still around. No maritime union ] organized ' and well financed tees secured contracts well ahead studying it here in the edu­ contract really sets us up in a ' can count itself safe, really- safe, campaign to do their utmost to of other maritime unions. I cation meeting, sounds just position whehre we can do the until those companies are under see that the contract is not re- would like to suggest that we about perfect to me. . most to pi'otect our security. Here's What They Said! �THE S E A F AREft S Page Ten LOG Friday, October 1, ld48 SHIPS' MIMUTES JIMD NEWS COOL ON THE COL ABEE Gardner's Stamp Collection Shows Hobby Popular In SIU stamp collecting is not the hobby of but a few, the LOG learned this week. Hard on the heels of the story of Fidel Lukban's twelve-thousand dollar 200,000 stamp collection which was carried last week in the LOG, came Frank Gardner, SIU Steward, whose collection ranks well in the class of Brother Lukban's. Brother Gardner, who has been collecting stamps since he was a boy, began serious com­ pilation of his present 32,000 stamp collection only six years ago. He now has them arranged in ten volumes, which he is cataloguing at the present time. He has finished his work on two of the volumes and estimates their value to be $8,000. By the British Guiana only three of the stamps had been, sold when a new shipment of different onecent stamps arrived from Eng­ land. The value of these three stamps has risen steadily through the years and has been the source of many tales of intrigue. Once the stamp was sent to England on the Leviathan, and during the voyage the ship's registered mail box was broken open in an attempt to steal the stamp. The culprits worked without reward as the stamp had been sent through ordinary first class channels, and was resting in a mail bag in the ship's hold. Sending such a highly valued stamp through such open channels was not counted on by the stamp thieves. NO FAVORITES FRANK GARDNER time he finishes he figures the dollar value will run around $15,000—"and that's a conserva­ tive estimate," says Brother Gardner. In his travels around the world he picks up stamps, meets other collectors and visits the many stamp clubs of which he is a member. Besides being a mem­ ber of the American Philatelic Society, he aiso belongs to ^tamp clubs in Canada, Den­ mark, France and Mauritius, the last-mentioned an island in the Indian Ocean. HIGH BEi; JIREMENTS By ROCKY BENSON How is your IQ, Beafarers? See if you can answer these 10 ques­ tions. Score 6 — fair,'8 — vei-y good, 10—tops. One point for each question. 1. What is a camel used for? One day out of New York on the SS Colabee's cool run to' Canada, three Seafarers pose for a snap. Left to right: Gene, FWT; Blackie, Oiler, and Murphy. FWT. Lensman was Juan Colpe. Bangkok Hotel Plugs Pigs, Fowl, Startles Log Staff When asked which of his stamps he values the most, Frank replied that he plays no favor­ If the letterhead of the Eur • i ther standard advertising is printites. "They all mean a lot to ope Hotel in in Bangkok is any ed in bold type the word "PIGS." me," he said. Moreover, surprises don't end indication. that distinguished Asked what he thought of with the porkers. After PIGS, United States stamps, he stated, inn might better be called the In smaller type, follow the in agreement with Brother Luk- Barnyard Biltmore. words: "Goats, Chickens, Pig­ ban, that they are the best in The crew of the SS Steel eons, Turkeys, Guinea-fowl, Gib­ the world. In line with the Gov­ Scientist, Isthmian, sent in a bons, Porcupines, Wild Cats, ernment's policy of issuing set of ship's minutes typed on Bears, Tigers, Monkeys, Birds, stamps to commemorate organi­ the hotel's stationary, and the Peacocks, Sheep, etc." zations, persons and historical Editor of the LOG wondered The situation is less forbid­ events. Brother Gardner said that for a moment just what the boys ding than it sounds, however. he once wrote the postmaster- were up to. Neither the porcupines nor the general urging him to issue a On the letterhead appears the wild cats come with your room stamp commemorating the post­ hotel's-address and phone num­ and beer. The animals are on men of the United States. "After ber, and a * statement attesting sale at Kunjara Farm down the all," Frank said, "these are the the excellence of the cuisine and road, it turns out if you read men who, through rain or snow, drinks, the breeziness of the bed­ far enough. make the mail deliveries pos­ rooms and the moderateness of Gave everybody a start sible. Without them there the prices. But under this ra- though. wouldn't be much stamp collect­ ing." Frank, whose last ship was the MV Gadsden, aboard which he was the Steward was born in British Guiana and has been going to sea since 1916. He was a member of the AFL Marine Cooks and Stewards Union un­ til it was smashed in the 1921 General Strike. Following that he was a member of other mSiitime unions through the inter­ vening years and joined the SIU in 1941. JACK DEMPSEY BAR IN ANTWERP TO HAVE LOGS To become a member of the If you are in Antwerp one of American Philatelic Society, 'these days, you can find, the Brother Gardner relates, one SEAFARERS LOG at a brand must have a collection of conr I new place, "The Jack Dempsey siderable size and value. In ad­ I Bar" at Londonstraat 31. dition to this the prospective i You wUl al.so find good food member's character is thorough- and drink at nioderate prices - -ly investigated. Holding a card along with music .and dancing, in the society really establishes according to a letter from the one in philatelic circles. Dempsey's proprietor. All this Although Frank hasn't met and the LOG too! any national figures in his stamp The proprietor wrote that he collecting travels he has seen was gratified to have heard that the Arthur Hines Collection in SIU members spoke well of his Syracuse, New York, which is spot and that he hoped more looked upon as the world's fin­ would come. est. In it is the 1856 British Still another place you can get Guiana one-cent stamp, the most highly valued stamp in the the LOG is Galena Park, Texas, world. Its value is set at $50,000. where Seafarer W. N. Fleischman •Phe reason for the stamp's has volunteered to act as dis­ value is that there are but tributor. three of them in existence. In i iI; : Russian-Bom Seafarer Hopes For Citizenship MOBILE — Russian-born Sea­ farer Peter CheckUn visited his native land three years ago and likes the United States better, a whole lot better. Gfovernor Bibb Rides Out Jap Typhoon Safely It was touch and go for awhile with the crew of the Governor Bibb, Waterman scow, which while loading ammonium nitrate (which is bad enough) at Shimizu, Japan, recently was sud­ He says that "people who claim denly struck by a flash typhoon. Caught flatfooted, the Water­ to support the communist party in Russia are starving to death man scow was unable to leave the harbor to ride out the storm and those who don't support it as the channel was clogged by die." Japanese ships which had gone That's why he expects 1949 to adrift. The ship was subjected be a big year. In 1949 he will to terrific pounding at her bufth b\it no damage was done. complete five years sailing time Although ammonium gjtrate is under the American flag, and not considered an explosive it will be "eligible for American!was the cause of the Texas City citizenship. Right now he is a disaster last year and made for many an, uneasy moment among man without a coimtry. the Bibb crewmembers. Checklin, who carries a full The typhoon, which brought book in the SIU, once served in winds to 60 miles an hour and the Russian Navy. • He left the 12 inches of rain, swept in from service in the 1920s to work in the sea and caused considerable restaurants in Prance and Bel-, damage to harbor craft. gium. His trip tdv Russia three years ago was an attempt to find his father and sister which he failed to do. He recently came into this port on an Alcoa ship, the SS Isaac M. Singer. He was de­ tained aboard because he didn't have citizenship papers.' 1. Br^adling float 2. Wire splicing 3. To let go the anchor 4. Radio signals 2. When was the SIU constitu­ tion adopted? 1. 2. 3. 4. May 1938 October 1939 January 1940 July 1941 3. What is a jetty? 1. 2. 3. 4. Merchant marine radet. , Lifeboat A landing wharf Deep sea lead 4, How many grab rails on a lifeboat? 1. 2. 3. 4. 2" 4 6 8 5. How mariy points does a ship have? . 1. 2. 3. 4. 8 15 25 32 ; ' ^ I 6. How many feet to a nautical mile? ' 1. 4500 2. 6705 3. 6080 , 4. 7501 7. What year did the Union start organizing Isthmian? 1. 2. 3. 4. 1943 1944 1945 1946 • • 8. What is the address of Savannah SIU Hall? 1. 2. 3. 4. the 225 Box Street 339 Chartres Street 992 St. Marks Avenue 2 Abercorn Street 9. In what year was the Alcoa Bonus Strike? 1. 1939 2. 1940 3. 1941 4.1942 10. How^ many binnocales carried on a ship? L 2. 3. 4. 2 3 4 5 (Quiz Answers on page 12). are j �Friday. October 1. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings JAMES CALDWELL. Sept. 12 —Chairman W. F. Kuschke: Re­ cording Secretary Vernon R. Korth. Minutes of previous meet­ ing lead and accepted. All Delegates reported the ship in good shape and no beefs. The meeting went into Good and Welfare where there was dis­ cussion covering all hands being sober at the payoff, the posting of a repair list, and making a re­ quest for the painting of Deck Department foc'sles. The Dele­ gates were asked to see the Patrolman upon arrival concern­ ing the matter of a crew mem­ ber taking care of the medical work. The crew went on record as giving a unanimous vote of thanks to the Night Cook and Baker, Eddie Rhode. He had fresh pastry ready for every cof­ fee time, and fattened up the whole complement with baking that would make a French pastry chef bow with respect. One minute of silence for de­ parted Brothers. (Ed. Note: Patrolman Red Gibbs reported this ship was tops and had an exceptionally clean payoff). and warned to live up to Union constitution and working agree­ ment. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. S. J, 4, HELEN — (Date not given.)— Chairman Meyers; Recording Secretary Hayes. Department Delegates reported accepted. Un­ der Good and Welfare it was de­ cided to put blank paper on the bulletin board for members to write suggested repairs. There was discussion' of the Mate interfering with the the Bosun and Deck Delegate in the i-unning of their Depai'tmental affairs. It was asked that a separate locker he used for dirty linen. The meeting agi'eed that no one ac­ cept a draw unless all are given what they are entitled to. Col­ i, X X lection to be taken for the TB JAMES CALDWELL. Aug. 4— Chairman C. H. Cummings: Re­ Hospital in New Mexico. i. X X cording Secretary Vernon North. HELEN. May 23 — Chairman Department Delegates were elected. C. H. Collins. Stewards; Matt; Recording Secretary C. H. Patterson. Engine; B. B. Weems. Motions regarding clean­ Spears. Deck. The Ship's Dele­ liness of washroom, Third Mate gate was voted to C. H. Cum­ working on deck, and Bull Line mings. Under Good and Welfare Oiler oiling winches after Union a reminder was given the crew Oiler had shipped and reported that all overtime must be turned for woi'k. Under Good and Wel­ in promptly to the Delegates. fare there was discussion of All hands were asked to leave cleanliness of ship, and it was the ship in good condition after decided that a steamline woixld the payoff for the new crew be installed in the shower room coming aboard. Arrangements to boil clothes, and that the liwere made for cleaning the rec­ bi'ary in the messhall would be reation room. It was decided to fitted with more shelves. have a repair list ready for Gal­ veston, the next port of call. One minute of silence for depaxded Brothers. STEEL MAKER. May 23— Chairman G. A. Masterson; Seexetary B. Murillo. G. Masterson elected Ship's Delegate by ac­ clamation. Motion by N. Bartlett that the Ship's contact the Master to have rack installed in crew's laundry to hold buckets for clothes and to have black­ board put in messroom. Carried. Motion by T. Frazier that the Department Delegates make up schedule for cleaning of laun­ dry. Discussion under Good and Welfare on ship's cleanliness, and servicing of fans. One minute of silence for departed Bx'otherr. it S, it STEEL MAKER. June 13— Chairmen Thomas Frazer; Re­ cording Secretary Peter Walsh. The minutes of previous meeting Were read and accepted. The Deck Delegate reported that all repairs and installations proposed at last meeting along with lin­ ing up the Engine Department foc'sles watch were completed. The Engine Delegate i-eported twenty-five hours in dispute. No New Business. Under Education there was discussion of working rules in all Departments, and shipping rules. Permitmen were ;given^ more Union Literature, . 3^ 5, 4 SEATRAIN TEXAS. June 27— Chairman Pepper; Recording Secretary- Kosanovich. The Dele­ gates reported all in order with ten permits and the rest of the crew full books in good stand­ ing. The previous minutes were read and accepted. The meeting went into Good and Welfare whei'e Brother Gilligan suggested that , ^the Steward ^ , issue three. bath towels to each man as_ wet towels tui-ned sour very quickly in the hot weather. The Stew­ ard agi-eed to check with the Patrolmah and see if it could be arranged. Brother Maurice Finn was elected Deck Delegate. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. XXX WILLIAM CARSON. July 18— Chairman K. O. Broadway; Rscording Secretary B. Harrison. The Deck Delegate i-eported that all logs had been lifted by the Captain, and that the Captain had suggested that LOG dona­ tions be made by the men who had had these logs lifted. Mo­ tion caiTied under New Busi­ ness for each Department to make up separate repair lists and that duplicates of these be posted on bulletin board. Brother Friclcs resigned as Ship's Dele­ gate, and Brother Martin was elected new Ship's Delegate. Un­ der Good and Welfare it was pointed out that the Captain had asked that all men staying on give him their clothing sizes so that he could order the slopchest to accommodate all. It was asked that the storerooms be fumigated, and all membeis were told to leave their foc'sles clean for the oncoming crew. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. XXX LAHAINA VICTORY. July II— The Delegates reports and the minutes of the previous meeting were accepted. Motion carried that any Bi'other appearing drunk at the payoff be fined $25. Under Good and Welfare a vote of thanks was given the Stewai-ds Department for the fine job they had done during the voy­ age. All hands were asked to leave their foc'sles clean. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX EVELYN, June 12—Chairman Berger Hansen; Recording Secre­ tary George Swift. George Swift elected Engine Delegate and DeMoss elected Stewards Department Delegate. Motion made to draw up repair list to be presented to the Master and the Pati'olman. Under Good and Welfare it was decided to have the Chairman draw up charges to be presented against the for­ mer Engine Delegate who left the ship without properly ac­ counting for the ship's treasui-y of $2.59. Charges to be pre­ sented to the bookmen, who were aboard at the time, for their signatures. The Messman was warned to perform his duties or face the consequences. Cleanliness of showei's was dis­ cussed. One minute of silence for departed Brothei-s. XXX STEEL ARCHITECT. March 28 —Chairman Herbert Svanberg: Recording Secretary Edward Bloom. Meeting called to order at 1335. Deck Report: Trouble with Mate on changing watch of Ordinary for sanitary work. En­ gine Report: No beefs. Stewai'ds Report: No beefs. No New Business. No Good and Welfare. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. Meeting ad­ journed at 1400. 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. Allhough most of the crews leave a ship in excellent con­ dition. it has come to the at­ tention of the membership that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters 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 youTl see some action. r/i CUT and RUN By HANK Steward H. Peeler told us this .week about his long trip from New Orleans with his go.od shipmate. Bob Burton. Bob and Paddy Walsh are sticking to New Orleans weather in­ stead of the tough New York winter. Brother Peeler said he was baking in the galley when Bob came aboard, squinted into the galley with half a smile on his face and yelled. "I never thought I would see you shipping out of the Gulf"... Archie King, the Cook, finished his short grain trip to the port of Brock. Germany, about twelve miles from Bremen. Archie says sailors are treated swell in this clean port. Blackie Mancino is back in town again after grabbing a layup job down to Mobile... Bosun Joe Felton sailed for Persian Gulf ports on an Isthmian scow... These oldtimers may still be in our town: G. Fleming, W. Fitch, Chief Cook Leo Dwyer, J. Santiago, J. Norgaard, T. Waller, F. Peralta, G. B. Morley, S. Magyar, C. Ibrian, Les Ames, A. Sanchez, A. De Foiest, S. Lenert, R. Rowan, T. Barracliff, E. Ohlsson, J. Fediow, J. Rogers, P. Williams, F. O'Brien, Steward I. Miller, Deck Engineer Juan Reyes. Before Jerry Palmer went down to Texas for a bit of vacation after several trips to Bremen.* he spliced some fine information to benefit the Brothers. The crew gels its draws in Army scrip money which is only good in the Army "At Ease" Club. It has a movie house, dance hall, groceries to buy emd other services. Jerry says that a Mrs. Hammond in the club stated she would be glad to receive and place the LOGS around for SIU Brothers to pick up in this portwithout-any-LOGS. To the crew of a South Atlantic ship shuttling five months between Cuba and Bremen. Jerry gave them: some of the latest LOGS (which really made the boys happy), the new educational booklets, forms for shipboard meetings, etc. Brothers, what Brother Palmer did is one of the best ways of keeping other SIU ships informed and equipped with the latest LOGS and other necessary literature. One Brother in from Persian Gulf ports said it was hot there. One day it registei'ed 167 degi-ees in the sun. And of all things, the skipper wanted the smoke stack painted under that terrific Persian sunshine. We well remember that even the Persian long­ shoremen never worked during the hottest part of the fly-packed day—from twelve noon till late in the afternoon. After all, what's hot for the Persian goose (or goat) is just as hot for the Ameri­ can gandei'—or words to that effect... These Brothers have re­ quested to have the LOG mailed free of cost to their homes every week: William Hartman of Ohio, Vic Miorana of Louisiana, Robert Peel of Georgia, Olyn Malone of Louisiana, Edward Vorel of Louisiana, James Oysart of Georgia, William Rayes of New York, Fi-anklin Cain of Mississippi, Virgil Bowman of Oiiio, Joseph Pettus of Tennessee, Alvin Carpenter of Rhode Island, Carl Dean of California, Louis Anderson of Louisiana. i -i. i- News Item: An eight-year operating -subsidy contract ex­ tension has been granted by the Maritime Commission to the Mississippi Shipping Company on condition that the line build a new passenger-cargo ship. Preliminary plans call for a $12,000,000 vessel of 10.000 tons with Diesel propulsion... ^rnold Bernstein Lines is completing plans to enter two 18.000 ton liners by late spring. A favorable decision. Bernstein expects, will be announced before October 16 by tbe Marit.ime Commission. �Page Twdre THE S E AF A RE RS LOG Fxldaj. Octriber 1, 1948 Quick Change In Climate Sends Bauxiters Suggests Maritime Library On Pioneer From Loincloths To Longjohns Put Pocket Books On Ships That is a lot of books, and To Ihe Edilor: Tex DuBois and his friend not becoming impatient. Wher­ To the Editor: as all Seafarers know, it is I see where the American This scow has been shuttled Rusty, have at last decided to ever you may be, allow your Merchant. Marine Library Asso­ pretty nice to have a new box and shunted from the monkey- shake hands and have a few cold thoughts to be free." ciation has just issued its 26th come aboard before starting on Enough of this chatter for annual report showing that li­ a long run; but it seems to me rum run to the land of the ones together and forget that Northwest Mounties. It's a tough they look and • act exactly like now. So with well wishes to all brary boxes were supplied to that the cost to the Association, SIU Brothers on the land and 2,802 ships, with a total of as well as the service to the change from the Hades climate twins—and not Toni Twins. Aacky Ackerman has made his on the sea, I am, of the Caribbean to the icy 335,760 books put into -circula­ seamen would be vastly im­ winds of Canada; and the debut with a beard or goatee, proved by a wider use of paperJimmie Prestwood tion, last year. schooner-rigged ^uxite stiffs de­ and Patterson, Doty, Ward, bound editions of current books veloped such colds and flu that Hutchins, Knowles, and the such as the Penguin Signet, and THEY HAD A GOOD TRIP the Skipper had to put out an whole Deck gang were really Pocket Books. Eddie extra draw so that the boys stunned, specially In this report, it is pointed could buy some warm clothing. "Champ" Yates, for Eddie has out that during the war the We had a few beefs in the Port only a baseball team when it cost of the service was subsi­ of Montreal ere departing from comes to whiskers—five on one dized by the War Shipping Ad­ that fair city. Most of them side and four on the other side, ministration, while now, as be­ were in regards to men getting and three rookies trying to come fore the war, the costs must be hospital slips. The SIU Agents out on his chin. Those whiskers made up by private donations. came down, took the men to the will grow later in life, and then Now would be an appropriate American Consul and then to you can get your picture in a time for the library to make the US Public Health Service. magazine with your testimonial. use of the wide variety of popu­ So far, this voyage has been (After the company doctor had lar titles put out in these already recommended hospitali­ fairly smooth with the same old twenty-five-cent editions. Prpbzation, and then, after talk­ exception: The anti-union Chief ably the library could buy them ing to some company guys, Engineer (a character known as in quantity far below the cur­ changed his mind and said to, "Hot Head" Price-). He is as slick rent prices. treat the' men aboard ship.) as a 50 year-old-eel in a barrel of MORE READING I'U not bore you with all jelly. Not the Ship's Delegate, the details, but will bring it back the Engine Delegate, nor any of In any event, the result would his own Engineers can discuss to the port of payoff. be more books in the little working overtime or settling It seems that "Father Time wooden box, and selections of Danne," better known in the beefs with him, for as soon as The Deck Gang of the SB Atlanta City reported a swell general interest. I often wonder, you mention legitimate overtime, Gulf as "Bauxite Dan," has trip to Sputh America and back when they paid off in when I go through the average finally decided to retire from the he heads for his smelling salts. AMMLA boxes on a ship, where Baltimore in August. Left to right: Sam Cessna. AB; Wimpy The Crew of the Pioneer Aluminum Trail, and head for they manage to dig up so many Nungzer, Bosun; L. Armentano, OS. Rear—V. Dominguez, different sections of the imiverse. wishes to extend a sincere vote ancient and utterly uninterest­ OS; Oh Yung Park, AB. Good luck to you. Brother, and of thanks to our Negotiating ing books. And sadly enough here's hoping that although you Committee which did such a well these are usually large, and ex­ may break as many hearts on job on the Union Hiring Hall pensively bound editions, which some other run, your bachelor and the contracts. cost more and take up the days are numbered. THE OLD SAGE space of half a dozen lively and MELTING AWAY interesting numbers off the cur­ Many questions are being Jim "Three-Ton" Hand, the asked by the crew—^mostly the rent re-print lists of the "paperShip's Delegate, has fallen away yoimger ones—as to what hap­ cover" publishers. s came aboard as Bosun, Pedro To the Editor: from 337 pounds to 335 in 54 pened at the meeting between I hope their next annual re­ Gonzalez as AB, Maximo Mur­ days. He blames the Stewards the SIU and the steamship asso­ I'm just like every other jerk phy as Chips, and Arturo Mari- port runs something like this: Department for not feeding ciation. Yours truly merely in the world I suppose, because ani as Messman. Thus crewed we "Cut expenses by half—and sup­ black-eyed peas at least once a quotes the famous Irishman, when I fall into something good, steamed the 1399 miles to the plied twice as many books of day, Barney O'Doherty of County Statue of Liberty and New York. current interest—by putting 25"Possum" Jordan, "Madhou.se" Donegal: "Your representatives I like to tell the world about it. cent editions on the ships." Lambeth, "Pineapple" Lee, will notify you when it is offi­ What I mean to say is that And there, who should join Pele Roach us as a deck replacement but "Frenchy" Elias, "Dick Tracy" cial, and if you believe in some­ I fell into something good just Brother "Woody" Lockwood, that Ursury, Jerry DaJaniro, and a one or something, prove it by six weeks" ago, when the SS tatooed old shellback and beach­ few others state that they had a comber in good standing. He FAST SERVICE Angelina called for an OS wonderful time while in Canada; (ocean seaman) in the port of came up the gangway lugging FROM MOBILE Taking A Break and while I am at it, I'd like to his gear-T-a Bull Durham sack PLEASES BROTHER San Juan, Puerto Rico. express our thanks to the SIU containing a razor, a blade, and In case you're not quite sure, representatives in the Port of a toothbrush with the handle To the Editor: the Angelina is one of Bull Montreal for their swell coopera­ cut off. Whereupon he casual­ Line's sugar coffins. tion with the crew of the Pio­ Mobile Branch is certainly on ly informed the gang that he Well, the Hall sent me over the ball when it comes to tak­ neer. to Mayaguez to board her, where was traveling schooner-rigged. ing care of matters for the Jordan, the Deck Delegate, Red she was anchored out on the So that's how things are on membership! I left my Union Gleason, the Engine Delegate, horizon with a load of dynamite the Angelina to date. They say book in the HaU when I was and yours truly, the Steward's in her number one hold. I, did, it's the crew that makes the down there recently, and wrote Department Delegate, have, after and I found about the best ship. Well, we have the crew. to Cal Tanner on a Friday, ask­ > due consideration, decided that bunch of hard-working, poker- In closing let me say that we ing him to send it to me. I Jonesie, the Second Cook, is playing, story-telling, 100 per­ welcome all replacements — that had no idea it could get up here merely a Barbados casanova, and cent SIU crewmen that ever is, on one condition — that all to New York before the follow­ will challenge anyone to a duel aforesaid replacements savvy the ing Wednesday at the earliest. walked the deck. (with safety pins) at 100 yards that challenges same. Tom Rainier was her Skipper; art of playing poker: But no! There it was in the "Shot" Gun, the Chief of the Jimmy "Mathew County" Callis Homer "Red" Spurlock mailbox Monday morning. Even short circuits has just informed bill collectors, and the income was her Second Mate; and the the crew that his partner, the tax office doesn't act that fast. crew included Brother Alfonso Second Electrician, will take a Thanks a lot. Rivera, Chief Cook; Brother Ed­ vacation this coming winter and die Bayne, Third Cook; Brother I'm writing this to let the rest open, or rather, re-open his fer­ Johnny Nunn, Deck Delegate; 1. Breadling float of the Brothers know of the tilizer and gravel business in Brother Rafael Santos, Deck En­ prompt service I received in 2. October 1939 Florida. The gang knows that gineer; and Brother Angel Pasthis, as well as to thank C^al 3. A landing wharf you can make good. Brother Star sapera—but space defeats me to and the boys down there for Gazer, for you really have the name them all. I soon found that their courtesy. 4. 2 grab rails I had come up with the rose. material-^and how! William H. Rhome 5. 32 points J. C, (Stainless) Steel, has de­ MORE ABOARD cided to make another run on 6. 6080 feet Crew Pantryman Thomas We slipped in and out of the this tub, and will not pay off in 7. 1945 the fair city situated in the Burgos, having lit up. looks Island ports, and as thd suggr quizzical at Eldon Bill Ray's sacks piled up higher and higher County next to Baldwin. Should 8. 2 Abercorn Street such an event transpire, then he camera. Scene was the Raph­ in the holds, we took on a few 9. 1941 has been voted the champ of ael Semmes. Waterman ship oldtimers that put the icing on on the European run. the cake: Enrique Ventureira 10. 3 binnocales. the "Rum-Run." Angelina Load Of Oldtimers An Ideal Crew: Spurlock Quiz Answers m I , �Friday' Octobar 1, 1948 T H E SIU Member Who Lost Limb Thanks Union Blood Donbrs •To fhe Editor: Hi, Brother members and fridnds! Well, the guy who said it pays to stay sober isn't al­ ways right. Election day, when all the gin-mills were closed, a couple of shipmates and my­ self were standing on the cor­ ner of Bburbon (not whiskey!) and Conti Streets, starting a good old session, when a couple of cars collided and one of them came up on the side-walk and drove me against the corner of the building, causing injuries which necessitated the losing of one of my legs. At the present I am feeling okay, thanks to the swell bunch of people I know. Dit Lewis from the Spotlite Cafe started a collection for me from the gang I know (of which I didn't learn until today). To them I wish to express my heart-felt thanks, and to the people who so thoughtfully came to the • Hospital to visit me, I want to say: "Thanks a million!" Among those who were not seamen, were Jean Randall, Ward Blickman, and Babe Dominick. Something I will never for­ get is the way that the mem­ bership of our SIU rallied to supply the so very necessary blood for the operation. The fol­ lowing members appeared this morning for the purpose of fur­ nishing additional blood, and to whom-I wish to extend my grat­ itude: Thomas J. Frierson, Eldon Arnot, William Whitby, Paul Demato, Peter Lint, Jr., Tedd Daly, George Holland, Henry A. Anderson, and my pal, Johnny Weir, who was present at the time of the accident, and has remained almost constantly with me. I was interested to learn through the SEAFARERS LOG that the membership exercised such excellent foresight in get­ ting the voting under way for the referendum on the General Fund Assessment. It grieves me that I'll probably be prevented from casting my. affirmative vote but it is comforting to feel assured that the member­ ship will vote strongly "yes." There is something I have ob­ served here and consider a splen­ did idea. It is the fact that the SIU patients are fui-nished not only LOGS but complete sets of Union Literature. They are, with all their leisme, thus en­ abled to devote their time to a self-educational program. Alvin Ward SEAFARERS LOG Novelists Note As a means for literarily inclined Seafarers to bring Iheir manuscripts to the at­ tention of publishers, ar­ rangements were established with an author's agency sev­ eral months ago.'The agency reads the manuscripts with­ out charge and if the mate­ rial has possibilities it is brought to the attention of publishers for possible sale. Until recently manuscripts of all types were encouraged —short stories, poetry, nov­ els, etc. Now, however, the agency finds that only booklength works have sales pos­ sibilities—novels, non-fiction and biographies. Seafarers who have manu­ scripts of this type can have them appraised by submit­ ting them to the author's agent, Carl Cowl, c/o SEA­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. KING FOR A DAY Page Thirteea Tells Of Therapy Benefits At Ellis Island Hospital To the Editor: Yes, I know that in seaman's language OT means overtime. Here at Ellis Island Marine Hos­ pital it stands for something completely different — Occupa­ tional Therapy. Due to the enormous amount of time during which we are not taking treatment or in con­ ferences with doctors to whom we are assigned, it is desired that we spend part of the day learning some sort of creative art, or some hobby. It not only helps us to forget our troubles while our hands and thoughts are engaged, but also assists in pit;moting an interest in life. Wo are all more or less under treatment for nervous ailments'bf some sort, and consequently are liable to brood too much about our personal misfortunes if left to roam around the grounds in our own company. Quite a few of the patients are weaving rugs of very in­ triguing designs and color. Some of them appear to have mastered the art wonderfully. An art it is indeed—an old forgotten art in this modern age of machines and synthetics. PLENTY TO DO Others make wallets and other things in leather. Ship models, belts, paintings, drawings, and several other forms of creative work can be observed on the different tables around the room, which is large and refreshingly cool, with'the breeze blowing in through the open windows from across the New York Harbor. In the distance the tall and splen­ did structure of Manhattan can be seen, where I can clearly imagine people hurrying down the streets and avenues, uncom­ fortable with their bodies drenched in perspiration, while I sit here in cool comfort at­ tempting to give you a descrip­ tion of the OT shop. A few weeks ago I was over in England and very desperate, for I was unable to get treat­ ment for my ailment. I thought myself the most unfortunate man alive. I was enormously depressed, and at the end of my rope. But upon arrival at this Hos­ pital, which specializes in neu­ rology, all of that changed. I met most of the patients work­ ing around me in the shop, and I realized that I am not so bad. I am confident that the doctor to whom I am assigned will do everything to get me back on my feet as a normal man again —that is, if anyone can be de­ fined as a perfectly normal man! (Name Withheld) 111 Member Charges Consul Ignored Advice Of Doctor To the Editor: I've just read an article in the LOG of August 20 concern­ ing the mis-informed public atti­ tude toward psychopathic dis­ orders. I speak from experience when I say that I agree with the Brother's views. On its last trip to South Africa, the SS Robin Kirk To the Editor: The harsh treatment accorded crossed the equator in traditional style with the passengers We are appealing to you in me by Mr. Bradford, Vice Con­ joining in. In fact, the King and Queen and the Royal behalf of the strike-bound, hun­ sul here in Marseille, attests to Equerry shown here are passengers, according to Seafarer gry and desperate men of the that. After being examined by SIU A&G District. We ask that A. F. Burris, FWT, who sent in the picture. Burris was a specialist in neurology who you do something about our Engine Delegate. recommended" that I be hospi­ sorry and pitiful plight. talized immediately, the Consul In the dusk of evening the flatly refused to do so, saying other day, as the pale yellow that there was nothing wrong beams of moonlight streamed with me, and that the doctor's through the broken window of To the Editor: Lots of luck to all the Sea­ certification of my illness was our new Hall and into our soupfarers of the good old SIU. just a bunch of words that didn't Just a few lines to notify you kitchen, there was revealed a mean anything. Gerald E. Strumsla patlietic group of hungry look­ of my change of address. I am I was in no position to argue ing boys, who shivered as they now living in Pennsylvania, and (Ed. Note: As of right now, huddled in a bare corner keep­ my new addi-ess is 46 East Main the status of seamen is up to with him on that score, though my own sheer determination not ing each' other warm and their Street, Plymouth, Pennsylvania. the local draft boards. Any to return to the ship finally spirit and hopes alive as they Please forward the LOG to me. sang the following to the tune I am a steady reader of the new developmeiri will be noted saved me. I created a scene in his office, so that it was 3:30 LOG and have missed it greatly in the LOG.) of an old, salty sea chanty: Ode to a Stewpot Bellyrobber for the past few weeks. I re­ Please send good Brother Mich- tired my book some time ago and went into the tavern busi­ elet On The Road to Mandalay; ness. Next we hit Bana, the place From what I have heard in the To the Editor: Bring Jake Shuler out here, of shieks and opium kings, where He can't be much worse, we past, there are quite a few Sea­ Just a few lines from the good the beer is a dollar a bottle farers here in the general ship SS Queens Victory, Isth­ hear. and warm. Then we hit KhorWe'd rather be fighting gales vicinity of Wilkes-Barre. I want mian. The trip from New York amshahr with beer the same Than chewing our finger­ to say that they are welcome to Port Said wasn't very event­ price. But, to our good fortune, in my place at all times to talk ful. nails; over the experiences we've had We passed through the Canal a Norwegian ship came to the We don't want to eat this stew! same dock, and word got around with all hands still on board, But what can a broke and sailing. I call my placfT Strvun's Cafe, and headed for the Persian Gulf that they had good old Ameri­ hungry sailor do? can beer for sale. The above are our sentiments. and it is located right in the —where everyone knows it gets GOOD OLD BEER However, before taking action middle of townr The SEAFAR­ pretty warm in July and Aug­ on this, give us a chance to ERS LOG will be on hand at all ust. We finally made our first stop in Kwiait and stayed a After pooling all our funds we think it over. Print this so times. , I would also like to know how couple of days; then headed had enough to buy six or seven everjmne will know how; tough we seamen stand with this new for warmer places up the Euph­ cases, and everyone had a good things really are on the West time. Next we headed for Ras draft law, considering that we rates River to Abadan. Coast. Tanura where we got a hell of Silent Sufferers of the have our certificates of, service. In this port the Old Man ran a lot of oil but no shore leave. Frisco Stewpot, and; "We Please send me the LOG or out of Haig and Haig — and It was the hottest place that we don't know any better. LOGs that explain this because when that ran out so did Cap­ had hit so far. We Want Jake Shuler I haven't received any for the tain N. Jansson. We buried him Now, thank God, we are once two days later. Committee for Action." past 10 weeks or so. I Frisco Stewpot Moves Seafarers To Sad Lament Ex-Member Extends Invite To Tavern P.M. when I left. The ship was scheduled to sail at 4:00 P.M. and since it was laying 60 kilo­ meters away, it was physically impossible to get there in time. Therefore, he finally consented to have me hospitalized. NO GRUDGE I hold no grudge against Mr. Bradford, because I believe that my case was the first of this type he has run up against. In the future if Mr. Bradford wiU enlighten himself with articles along these lines, he may be able to show a little more respect to men suffering from such affiUctions. Before I close I woidd like to say that I am improving, thanks to Doctors Chabert and Vignes, and I hope to be back in the States within three or four weelcs. (Name withheld) Clinic Notre Dame Marseille, France Warm Beer, No Liberty: Crew Cool To Near East more headed for home, with a cool breeze, and a sound en­ gine under our feet. Well, it was a good engine until the First Assistant got hold of it, and poured fifty gallons of acid in the evaporator and ate the inside of it out. I sure would like to know where he bought his license, as I could buy one there too. Nobody knows why they don't demote him to at least Wiper. The Patrolman that has to pay this scow off better get ready for a rough time. Well, so-long for now. You'll hear more from us when we get into New York. John 'ntok" RiriMcIe �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Ponders Which Is Worse: Italian Jailhouse Or NMU Vessel Friday. October 1. 1948 OH FOR THE LIFE OF A SAILOR! To' the Editor; <to tJie States. He said there was over. The Mate had the watches ^ ^ -J ... a ship in Ancona, I thought my secured for sea, (watch, I should In Genoa, I was accidently ^^^e over, say, for the 12-4 watch se­ shot by drunken Italians about cured the ' ship.) The Deck When I got to Ancona, the ship four hours before the ship left Maintenance, and the Deck Dele­ port. I waited for an hour for was a Liberty Ship operated by gate were hui-t, the trip before an ambulance, which the police i Polarus Lines, with an NMU con and performed no work in port said they had called. It never tract for the unlicensed person or at sea until we passed Gibralcame. Finally one of the fellows nel. The Captain told me that ter. We were doing their Work off the ship, Tony, who spoke 'he couldn't sign me on, because for nothing. The Deck Delegate if I didn't really put out and Italian, got a taxi for me. hustle he was going to leave me never questioned the Mate about They carried me to a hospital overtime. If the Mate said it where the wound was dressed. in Ancona. wasn't overtime, that ended it. I wori ed like hell while we Doing longshoremen's work • in Two hours later I waS removed to a prison ward, where I spent were in port, so I wouldn't be Italy and also in Newport News Wiper M. Beck (left) and Ernie Bonner. AB, relax at'lthe 15 days without seeing or talking left. 1 thought I was going to was not overtime. Trinidad Country Club on a recent trip of the Alcoa Cavalier. to anybody. I was not charged be a work-away, so I talked to The Patrolman in Newport Too bad they have to go back to work. some of the guys in the Deck with any crime. News couldn't settle beefs be­ Later, after I was released, the Department and asked them if cause the crew was on the verge Agent for the company told me they; could collect overtime for a of shooting, knifing, and firethat I was under police protec­ work-away performing their axing each other. Everybody had tion. The Agent would not work on deck. They said no one hell of a time. I got my bring my clothes, tooth brush, not on NMU ships. money—wages that is, for it was or razor down to the prison— I thought I was working for useless to try to collect disputed much less money or smokes, al­ nothing, but upon arrival I was and politics. I know many, of overtime as the Deck Delegate To the Editor: though he assured the Captain paid. I signed on at sea out of your officials personally and would not back me. This is an anonymous letter before the ship left that I would Ancona. The Deck Department have had close contact with However, I will say there .were from an NMU member. While I get my clothes and a draw from were either drunk or w'ounded many rank and file members at some good guys on the ship. don't like to be anonymous, cir­ which to buy cigarettes and after the battle of the booze. various times. Some oldtimers in the crew and food. I never got my money un­ An Ordinary Seaman was part- a couple of SIU-SUP men in the cumstances prevent me from I want to say that your or­ putting my John Henry down til I was ready to leave Italy, time Bosun. On the whole the ganization has grown and im­ in black and white. which of course was top late as work in port was under unsafe black gang and on deck. proved more in the last few The moral of this story is: only lire was available. working conditions. The Bosun I've watched the SIU pretty years than I had an idea it All of this time I never once and the Purser were going to ! Don't accidentally get hiu't in closely for the past fivd" years. could. Today it is ^a bona fide, saw the Vice Consul in charge dump the old man, and were Italy. If you^o, you had better I've read the LOG a lot more first-class trade union that does of shipping. I have not seen him promptly thrown in irons for get back to the ship and stay closely than many of your own an excellent job of advancing there. yet. I was released irom the their trouble. members, and checked it pretty the welfare of its members. prison one night about 8 P. M. James E. Bell closely for trends and tendencies I still sharply disagree \yith. The Deck Engineer was with no money, no place to sleep some of your policies, and if I shackled to the hand-rail outside —nothing! were a member I would fight the Captain's room above the NO CAPISHE! against them to the best of my fidley for six hours for telling ability. However, I disagree with I went to the consul's office the Chief Engineer to get out many of my own organizations the next morning. The only per­ of his foc'sle. The Captain got policies and have and will con­ son I could see was an Italian. drunk and was letting an Italian tinue to fight against them. I thought I had made a mistake kid keep the money and put out To the Editor: get to mention Dr. Nelson, who draws. You had to get on the and gotten into the Italian Con­ LIKES SIU HONESTY also is doing a good job here. Here are the list of the boys sulate. But sm-e enough, the good side of the kid to get a However, I must confess that GONNA GET PICS American flag was hanging out draw. here at Brighton Hospital: V. today the basic issues are clean in front. Malazzo, Jo"hn Geagon, Eddie MORE TROUBLES I believe that all those who in the SIU. I can find no evi­ After trying to explain what I Dudek, Clarence Crevier,' Cecil come to the Brighton Hospital dence that doesn't indicate that After leaving Ancona and Cen- Williams, and Henry Art Meats. wanted, the Italian finally under­ will tell you the same as I am your officials are personally hon­ stood that I wanted to get back ta, I thought our troubles were Incidentally, Williams and writing now. I will try to take est, sincere, militant and hard­ Meats go under the knife Fri some pictures of the wards, the working. This is important. day. We wish them the best of recreation areas, and the There is plenty of evidence, uck. Meats asks that Stone be grounds, where we sit out in the too, to prove that the Union is sun. informed that he is here. democratically controlled. The doctors here are about the Best of all there are many I'd like to say that the doctors pleasantest that" I have found in signs of growth and development are a sweU bimch. Also the any of the Marine Hospitals of the Union into a better or­ nurses are very good and most throughout the country. Also we ganization that is more progres­ obliging and pleasant. One de­ partment that has been over­ have a new doctor who just sive and more alive in every re­ arrived a short time ago. His spect. This, to me, is hearten­ looked by a good many of the name is Doctor H. E. Fishbum. ing. By FRANK BOYNE boys that write about different He is a regular fellow. Boy, No matter what happens to the lospitals is the x-ray depart­ when youTe here the atmosphere NMU in the future, there is no ment. Here they are a polite is not like a hospital, "but more need to fear that seamen will and attentive group who give like a convalescent camp. The je di'iven back to pre-1936 con­ every attention to their patients Those timbers which so long had stood the blast food is pretty good, also. That ditions by a shipowners offensive Mrs. Higgins and Miss Lobey gives you a general idea of the Of tropic storms had found a resting place at last; as long as the SIU continues to are still on the ball with the set-up here. 'Twas now a battered hulk whose naked spars grow. With the best of luck— entertainment. Mrs. Welsh is Would no more genuflect unto the stars. I will try to get pictm-es of for "an injury to one is an in­ still on the job with books and the two Seafarers that are going jury to all." Gone were the lines which were her builder's pride. writing material. There have to be operated upon—^Art Meats, Anonymous Rotting away with the ebb and flow of the tide; been changes here- in the doc­ and C. W. Williams. I will try Wrecked on a reef on this desolate coral strand. tors, but they are a sweU gang, to get it when the doctors and Barnacle wreathed down to her plimsol in sand. and all the new ones that nurses are in action. have come in contact with are Chain plates of rust, holes where the rivets should be, We are very well thought of Very nice.. I don't want to forExposed to the sun and the merciless pound of the sea, here. The doctors and nurses Thus did she lie many leagues out from the land— have a very good opinion of the To the Editor: A warning to all of the perilous shoals at hand. SIU, and think that we have a Many a Seafarer shipping out fine lot of Union men. Tell Hank ti> get four daisies on a long voyage finds that he To the Editor: has had to stay on the beach a for me. little too long, and is unable George Meaney I retired from the marine in­ I watched the sun declining with a final glorious blaze. to buy gear he will need. Some­ dustry here in Vancouver, B.C., The gold and blue combining in an opalescent haze. times traveling "schooner rig­ last February, due to unemploy­ Which sinking in the blackness of the night ged" is pretty tough, and a ment, and have been working Quietly puts all troubled thoughts to flight.good many members know what in the gold, copper, and silver it means to have a friend step Lending itself to silent contemplation, mines in Copper Mountain. up with a sawbuck, or heavy Lifting the soul in inward exultation. I am very pleased to see that pea-coat before you sail. The stars came out into a velvet sky; the Canadian Great Lakes sail­ I felt the same way recently Then, in the east and on the ocean's rim. ors are joining the SIU. I hope when I "sailed" for Snug Harbor. And like a giant lantern raised on high. all CSU members will also join. I would like to thank the mem­ The moon comes up and makes the stars grow dim; They will in time, once they bers of the Baltimore Branch wake up and find out about the Such nights as these on far off ocean trails of the SIU for the robe, pajamas, hammer and sickle there. It isn't Renew my faith in God when all else fails, and slippers they gave me to all a land of honey and cream! For who could gaze into that star-lit sky take to Snug Harbor with me. And still deny there is a God on high. T. Latitto Benjamin Thomas' «... NMU Member Voices Praise, Feels SIU Curbs Shipowners Brighton Marine Hospital Lauded By Seafarer-Patient Last Resting Place • Snug Harbor-Bound Brother Thanks SIU Members For Gifts Sunset On The Ocean IT' ^ CSU-SIU Merger Pleases Ex-member �f'riday. October L 1948 'The Voice Of The'Sea' By SALTY DICK Pa^ Fifteen f at S t: A P Ak E R S L d G Time For Minutes To speed up as much as jtosslble thiiii appeu<mce in the LOG a digest of their shipboard proceedings all crews are advised to send copies of their minutes direct to the Editor, Seafarers Log, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Port Agents should also forward their copies of ship's minutes to the LOG as soon as possible after receiving them. Any other material relat­ ing to the voyage, such as stories,' pictures, letters, etc., can be sent in with the minutes. Launch Capsizes; 3 Arizpa Men Narrowly Escape Death They went ashore all right in the rowboat, but when the boat A short time ago we saw a Rowe, formerly SIU, are getting Here is an incident that oc­ came back, they tried to change movie about a dope. The story hooked in August. No doubt curred while the Arizpa was places at the oars. This they did involves a galley crew, and the some day there will be another picking up a cargo of herring in with such bad grace that the crew of this ship hasn't quit SIU member in the family ... small craft overturned and went Newfoundland. kidding the bellyrobbers. One of Tom Lanoa, Chef, can't hear a all the way down to the bottom. the Cooks went to a restaurant Spanish program without doing We had three ci-ewmembers That was a little after 9:00 P.M. and blew his cork when a lousy a flamingo or tango. He also going ashore at Belleorr n, New­ and it was dark. steak was served to him. Now loves to throw the bull. I mean foundland, in a row boat. That They were about one mUe off he knows how others feel.. .This he likes to imitate a bull not only proved that you have to shore, and trying to swim back happened at Monte: A girl came fighter. be more of a seaman to sail a was no cinch, considering how' over to the dock to wave good­ I'm in favor of instructions rowboat than to sail a big cold the water was. True, this bye to the boys and one of the and rules for the Steward's De freighter; but also proved that was on August 18—^but summer crew (as green as grass) said, partment on passenger ships there was some sort of luck with in Newfoundland is like spring "You see, she came to see me We are going forward and we the occupants. time in New York. off!" One more trip will make •will not permit a few to stand I will give you the story as him ripe ... Our ship's barber in our way. The day is near STICK TOGETHER short as possible without going needs a barber chair for the when we will rule the high seas While they were struggling for into too many details. crew. Will accept all suggestions. ... The question now is: What do dear life, the Deck Engineer. * Sal de Marchi was a youth these South American gals have "Whitey", happened to catch an of 17 who wanted to learn the that our Yankee sisters don' attack of muscular cramps. That art of kissing, so he asked all have? I know, do you?... The made things a lot worse. Leaving the boys about it. By the time New Orleans Hall is now one of him behind would not show very he learned he went home" to the best. Good work! I'd like much brotherhood; so they stuck Long Island, and discovered he other ports to follow suit. together — all of them between was no longer ^wanted. He him. I'm taking the liberty to life and death. What happens when a ship To the Editor: ' went to sea again and the last ^ ^ . send this picture and story to But then, as in the movies, has a port list? Our wash­ I am sending y„u a picture of; ^ his.buddie here at time I heard of him he was when death seemed pretty near Wiley Garter, who has been a room has plenty of water on heading for France. Wow... for these three young human Seafarer for quite a while. This deck because the drain is on John Lind carves almost any­ souls, something happened. They was taken while in Mombasa, the starboard side. Why not thing out of Brazil nuts. Mur­ didn't even have a flashlight to East Africa. After the 1936 phy, the Bartender, sells them two drains? ... The way the strike he stayed shoreside for make signals with. They did all to passengers. kinds of yelling, but that wasn't boys were speciilating in the a few years as a bank runner. apt to help much, because of the Harold Crane is heading for money exchange in BA would He joined the SIU in 1939, and little traffic and the distance the last round-up. He and Adele make the Wall Street wolves has been shipping oft and on from shore. since then. look like sheep. Everyone Then a motor-boat came by, He was torpedoed on the Rob­ was buying pesos. One of the saw the splashing in the water in Hood, West Chetac, and the boys made a $500 profit in no and thought some kind of fish William L. Marcy (all SIU'ships SIU, A&G District were fighting, so they steered time... except the latter, which was over to have a look. Thus they BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. The Argentine dock police are SUP). He has been a waiter at wefe saved by accident, when William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4S39 now in business. They tell you Miller Brothers Restaurant here BOSTON 276 State St. five more minutes would very in Baltimore for the last few E. B. Tiiley, Agent Bowdoin 4455 where you can find a nice gal. likely haye been too late. years; but is returning to. sea GALVESTON 308'/i—23rd St. I took a chance and found my­ These three lucky men in­ Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 self a home ... Not mentioning again in October. He is now MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. any names, but there's a fellow sailing as AB, and wishes to volved were the Deck Engineer, Cai Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 the Pantry Man, Bob, and Jimmy say hello to all his old shipmates who always orders Vat 69. He NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Baungardner, a Wiper. and hopes they are all well and enjoys it more ... Tony ElcHuk, E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Luis A. Ramirez NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Messman, has been on the coffee still going strong. He hopes to Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 urn for awhile. His wife lives in run into them again in the near NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. futuTe.. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 BA ... The other day a senorita PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. from Montevidio flew to Brook­ I hope this will interest all Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 lyn to meet her brand new hus­ the LOG readers and also that SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. band. Quite a few of these gals The membership has gone some of the boys will remember Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 on record to prefer charges are heading northward... The SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon against all gashounds and other day I posted a sign in the Sal Colls, Agent San Jaan 2-5996 performers as well as the SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn washroom -Which read: "This Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Ship is SIU, therefore it has to men who willfully destroy or TAMPA ..1809-1811 N. Franklin St. steal ships gear. The SIU has be clean. Keep it SIU always." R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 no place for men who ruin HEADQUARTERS. .51, Beaver St., N.Y.C. Try this idea on your ship. WILEY CARTER the good conditions the HAnover 2-2784 Union wins for them. Take Miller Brothers. I will appreciate SECRETARY-TREASURER GALLEY TO BRIDGE action in shipboard meetings Paul Hall it if you will return the picture To the Editor: against men guilty of these DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION AZALEA CITY OKAY, to me. Lindsey Williams things. Ernest Donkas SAYS PLEASED CREW I should like to say to the ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Baltimore Deck, Engine, and Stewards De­ Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler To the Ee'itor: partments of the SS Hem-y M. Joseph Volpian We, the members of the crew Rice, Voyage 19, that in my two of the SS Azalea City, wish to decades of seamanship, this is SUP write a few lines. about our the first trip that is worthy of The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. comment. shipmates: Phone 5-8777 farers International Union is available to all members who wish You, the Deck and Engine De­ to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. We would like to express our Beacon '4336 partments have stood out con­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have thanks to Henry Cordes, Chief RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th Stvincingly as the best crew, in the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every / Phone 2599 Stsjyard, and his Department for. food on this voyage. my estimation, that has sailed SIU branch for this purpose. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. the fine , Douglas 2-8363 And by tlie way, if any pastry- out of any SIU Hall. Your co­ However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. hounds read this, just go aboard operation on board, and your hall, the LOGr reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 association ashore in port, has WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. this scow and catch some of which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 (Scotty) McMenemy's marked a milestone in the prin­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Terminal 4-3131 James ciples of merchant seamen. baking. Once you do jmu never leave. And to the Stewards Depart­ 6t. Lakes District PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ment I want to say, particularly This ship also has one of the BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 few good skippers that sail for to the bulwark of the ' culinary To the Editor: CHICAGO, 111 3261 East 9Znd St. Waterman. He is Captain R. department, the Chef in charge, Phone: Essex 2410 Auillard. Whenever the crew is Brother Orville Payne, you are I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. in want of anything, he is most deserving of the highest compli­ Main 0147 ments. You have made the Stew­ address below: DETROIT '. 1038 Third St. cooperative and does what he ard's job on voyage 19 look Cadillac 6857 can to keep harmony. Hats off Name DULUTH S31 W. Michigan St. to him, and may he have many easy. Melrose 4110 good sailing days ahead! The three Delegates, steered TOLEDO 6161 Summit St. Street Address The Black-Gang would also by the Ship's Delegate, did a . Garfield ?112 very masterful job handling a like to mention Chief Engineer State Canadian District Robert Gohier and First Assist­ very well-behaved crew. I hope City to again meet you in the neaiMONTREAL 1227 Philips Square ant Derrell Kinsaul. These t'^o future, and thank you for your Signed VICTORIA, B.C. .....602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 men also make this a perfect past and present co-operation. VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. ship to sail. Come aboard. Book No George A. Thornhill Pacific 7824 - Crew of Ihe Azalea City Chief Steward To the Editor: Oft-Torpedoed SIU Member To Resume Sea-Going Career SlU HULLS On Performers SIU Oldtimer Finds Rice Crew Best Of Career Netice Te All SIU Members I MM. �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 1, 1948 SIU ELducation Takes The Floor Union men who know the score, know best what they're striving for. Putting it simply, this is what Seafarers are well on the road to accomplishing after the first of the new series of Union Education meetings recommended by the recent Emergency Agents Confer­ ence got under way in A&G ports, three of which svibmitted the pictures published on this page. By every standard, the meetings in all ports were a huge success and pointed up the fact that SIU men understand that without a strong organization, possessing a sound purpose and alert membership, security for sea­ men cannot be attained. In New Orleans spacious recreation room. Seafarers write-down suggestions and comments that played important part in that Port's Unioa education meeting. Like many other Union Brothers in A&G Ports, this New Orleans Seafarer hit the deck to voice his views. Another New Orleans Seafarer takes floor to point out what good Unionism means to him. Brothers, like one above, tackled the subject seriously. i. AU hands were attentive in Savannah session as Union Brother explained outstanding features of two-year contract recently won by SIV. The Port of Boston added refreshments to its agenda. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1, 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. 40 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 33 A&G POST TO BE FILLED IN COMING ELECTION CIO SHIPYARD UNION PRESENTS AWARD TO SEAFARERS FOR 1947 STRIKE AID POLITICS CLOUD WEST COAST BEEF SHIP TYCOON ASKS SEAMEN BE MILITARZIED STRIKING PILOTS ASKS SEAFARERS TO BY PASS NATIONAL AIRLINES GARMENT UNION RALLY PLEDGES TOTAL WAR ON UNION-BUSTERS PHILLY NOTES STIR IN SHIPPING ALEXANDRA ENGINEER FOULS TRIP NY SHIPPING SLUMPS AFTER HEAVY WEEK NINE A&G IDLE AS WEST COAST BEEF CONTIUNES WATERMAN DRYDOCK MAY STABILIZW MOBILE SHIPPING GRAIN CARGO RISE SPURS NEED FOR RATED MEN IN GALVESTON SHIP MEN TURN THUMBS DOWN ON LANDING CRAFT WHY DELEGATES GET GREY HAIR SHIP MEN TURN THUMBS DOWN ON ON LANDING CRAFT SHIPPING FAIR IN NEW ORLEANS PUT SEAMEN UNDER NAVY,SAYS OWNER SUGGESY TWO REVISIONS IN REGISTRATION RULES EMPLOYERS OBSCURE ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PACIFIC COAST WATERFRONT STRIKE ENTHUSIASM MARKS EDUCATION MEETINGS CONTRACT,ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHT SESSIONS OPINIONS FROM FLOOR ADD ZEST TO CONFABS GARDNER'S STAMP COLLECTION SHOWS HOBBY POPULAR IN SIU BANGKOK HOTEL PLUGS PIGS,FOWL,STARTLES LOG STAFF RUSSIAN-BORN SEAFARER HOPES FOR CITZENSSHIP GOVERNORE BIBB RIDES OUT JAAP TYPHONN SAFELY EX-MEMBER EXTENDS INVITE TO TAVEN WARM BEER,NO LIBERTY:CREW COOL TO NEAR EAST Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/01/1948 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/6ec451a92ec4fb1126ace349a1114cae.PDF 2e9dbac8ae7b4c1b0bd9d8a1210a6f6a PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf Distrie\ Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 8. 1948 No. 41 AFL GARMENT WORKERS RALLY AGAINST UNION-BUSTERS Isthmian Signs 2-Year Contract At New Pay Rate Isthmian signed a new two-year agreement on Wednesday, October 6, the A&G Negotiating Com­ mittee announced. Holding resolutely to their bar­ gaining plan, the SIU negotiators forced Isthmian to grant the same wages, including overtime, which other companies granted. First break in the opemtors line came after Seafarers job-actioned the Mississippi Company's SS Del Norte in New Orleans. Subsequent job actionston other ships brought the mem­ that company, which finally was bers 'of the Atlantic & Gulf Ship organized after an intensive twoOperators Association into line. year campaign and a nine-day The negotiators also induced strike in August, 1947. At the conclusion of the strike, Isthmian to make the wage and overtime provisions retroactive Isthmian gave in on the Hiring to August 17 to jibe with the Hall. Wages and working condi­ wage increase on other lines. tions were negotiated last fall, The contract will run until Sep­ the entire contract being signed in November. tember 30, 1950. Isthmian is now running 50 The SIU's victory over Isth.ships, about half of them C-3s. mian amazed the world's waterFor the most part. Isthmian runs fronts, {or Isthmian was known everywhere as the last big non­ to the Near and Far East. The old Isthmian contract ex­ union American company. pired August 21. Negotiations commenced immediately, and parleys have been held at fre­ quent intervals ever since. The effective date of the new con­ tract is August 22. The Negotiating Committee also announced that they are making progress in talks with the Cuba Distilling Company, on NEW YORK—Oct. 7—The de­ Some 50.000 members of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union staged a mass whose molasses tankers the SIU cision by the National Labor Re­ demonstration in New York last week and pledged, an all-out fight against racketeering ele­ recently won an NLRB election. lations Board regarding the com­ Only a few minor points remain ments who are attempting to smash the union. The huge crowd, part of which is shown in to be squared away, they said. position of the bargaining unit which will vote the remaining photo above, enthusiastically cheered the Seafarers who responded to a call for aid in the The new contract with Isth- nine Cities Service ships has I mian is the SIU's second with again been held up due to the ILGWU's .organizing drive on non-union shops, operating under protection of racketeers. stalling tactics of the OS repre­ sentatives. When the NLRB hearings concluded, it was stipu­ lated by the attorneys on both sides that briefs would be filed The basic fact behind poor of artificial barriers being raised fected is, of course, Mississippi. prewar level. by October 8. shipping these days is the de­ by Brazil, Argentina and other One result of this combination Despite the decline in world Following this, lawyers for the of elements is that in May the trade, many foreign lines seem company attempted to have Ben­ cline in overseas commerce to a nations. level described as the worst in In an effort to build up then- U.S. merchant marine carried to be active. Typical of the situ­ jamin B. Sterling, attorney for 30 years. In addition, despite own merchant marine, Brazil only 47.7 percent of all Ameri­ ation is a report from Mobile the SIU, agree to a three-week the 50-percent provision in the gives rebates to shippers using can waterborne commerce and where shipping for Seafarers has further delay, and when he re­ only 40.4 percent of American been close to the vanishing point fused, they went to the NLRB Marshall Plan legislation, Am­ Brazilian ships. in recent weeks. erican • ships how are carrying Argentina requires that gov­ dry cargo exports. where they were granted ten less than half of U.S. foreign ernment purchases, amounting to These figures contrast sharply According to the Mobile Reg­ additional days. trade for the first time since 90 percent of Argentine imports, with the January figures which ister of September 29, Mobile If the company lawyers throwcome in Argentine ships. Other were 56.0 percent for all com­ expects to have more foreign no more monkey wrenches into 1942. Reasons for the latter situation countries have equally compli­ merce and 53.5' percent for dry ships during October than in any the legal machinery, briefs on are several. For one thing, there cated controls detrimental to cargo exports. There is no rea­ month since before the war. both sides will be submitted to* son to believe that the figures Dutch, British, Swedish, Span­ the NLRB no later than October never has been devised an ade­ American shipping. quate plan for policing the The Maritime Commission is for the months since May will be ish, Italian, Danish and South 18. protesting these anti-American any more cheerful. American vessels are included in Marshall Plan cargoes. PREVIOUS RULING For another, the beneficiary practices, many of which date Before the war, when the the list. Port officials say that The company's efforts are di­ back 20 years or so. Whether U.S. merchant marine was pretty there has been a steady increase nations have resorted to all kinds of skullduggery to get anything will come of the pro­ constantly neglected, less than of foreign-flag arrivals in recent rected primarily at excluding extra cargoes'for their ships. The tests is another matter, for the 30 percent of American over­ months, the same months in Stewards, Bosuns, Machinists and finger has been pointed publicly Commission must work through seas commerce went under the which the percentage of Ameri­ Pumpmen from the bargaining at the British and the Dutch, the State Department, which American flag. Unless the pres­ can participation in American unit on the grounds that men among other, on several occa­ never does anything for the ent trend is checked soon, many commerce has been slipping sailing in these ratings are superr merchant marine. SIU line af­ fear that it will reach the dreary downward. sions. (Continued on Page 15) The reasons for the decline in total trade are more profound, as numerous recent surveys have disclosed. DESTITUTE EUROPE With a week remaining before Last year, 65 Seafarers met the still in an.organizational status. Atlantic & Gulf ports on Novem­ At the bottom is the almost The bailot will list 1 Secre- ber 1 and continue until Decem­ world-wide devastation, both nominations for offices in the qualifications and contested for 37 Atlantic & Gulf District posts. tary-Treasui-er, 3 Assistant Sec­ ber 31. Booths will be set up Atlantic and Gulf District for economic and physical, caused This year, 33 posts will be filled retary-Treasurers, 11 Agents and in all Halls and voting facilities 1949 close, from the nominations by 'the war. Europe is destitute. 18 Patrolmen. from a field expected to top last already filed indications are will be such that Seafarers will There is no country that can year's number of candidates. that a record number of Sea­ be able to cast their ballots with. PIC AND STORY buy much of anything except farers will be placed in nomina­ a minimum of time involved. As was the procedure last year, Nominations for office were of­ through Marshall Plan credits, tion and appear on the referen­ ficially opened on September 22, candidates, in addition to sumand it is beginning to look as With a week remaining before with the adoption of a Head­ mitting their qualifications "o the nominations close, the Union if the Plan itself were a drop dum ballot. in the bucket, if Western Eur­ The nominating period ends on quarters resolution designating Secretary-Treasurer, are re­ urges all men possessing the quired to enclose a passport size qualifications to put themselves ope is to be fully rehabilitated. October 15, and a heavy number the positions to be filled. The resolution pointed out that picture of themselves and a into nomination so as to insure Trade with South America is of men is expected to be placed also down. In general, this is in nomination before the dead­ in accordance with the economy statement of not more than 100 the greatest possible selection by due to a shortage of dollars' in line. At that ,tinte a rank-and- program. Mobile, Norfolk, Gal­ words listing their Union records. the membership. South America. But American file Headquarters "committee will veston and Philadelphia will op­ These will be published in Qualifications necessary for of­ ships are getting fewer than go over the qualifications and erate with one less Patrolman. the SEAFARERS LOG a short fice in the SIU, as set forth in they should of the cargoes now rule on the eligibility of each The San Francisco post will not while before voting begins. the Union constitution, are listed appear on the ballot because it is Balloting will commence in hll on page 3. going to South America because man. Cities Service Bargaining Unit Still Unsettled Shipping Detline Traced To World Poverty Nominations For A&G Posts Pouring into Headquarters �THE SEAFARERS 59 Page Two LOG Fridar, October 8, 1948 ] SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Aailiated 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 » :c. Real Solidarity J The following letter was recently received by the Atlantic & Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union: .9 "Thank you for sending the LOG to me regularly. Fm enjoying your paper because your fighting spirit en­ lightens me and others in our work of building up a free, independent German seamen's union—towards the Bro­ therhood of the Sea for all. "Yes, we over here have to put up daily everything we have in our bodies to meet the resistance of the old reactionary German shipowners and their stooges on one side. On the other hand we have to take care of Stalin's stooges, too. "While patrolling the docks in the harbor of Bremen I pass by your ships—those giant ships, well-fed, wellmanned, with the best general conditions, and now a new two-year agreement containing your outstanding Hiring Hall clause. In other words, you have everything we haven't got! "We have got to start from the bottom up, but we hbpe to meet your good conditions in the years to come. Afes, we keep our union steady as she goes, with the help of the International Transport workers' Federation and her Seamen's Charter. 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. "We shall reach our goal—the Brotherhood of the Sea—for all who sail the seven seas in order to make their living in a peaceful world. 'Your fraternally, "Frank Pietzak "Port Organizer- -Bremen' Men Now la The Marine Hiapltals These axe 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 Accompanying this letter was a clipping from a writing to them. , German newspaper. The clipping tells the story of the NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Q. REEGO recent convention of the ITF in Oslo, where it was decided J. DENNIS J. M. MITCHELL D. W. PRINCE to take action against the phony transfers of American R. BUNCH s. w. MCDONALD P. L. SHAUQEUE -ships to Panamanian and Honduran registry, merely to J. B. GEISLER J. L. SAUL R. M. HESTER get around granting the wages and conditions which U.S. A. R. KING M. H. SIMONEAUX S. C. FOREMAN seamen have won through the years! HARMAN McNAB E. J. DANCY 1 The news story calls for support of the German E. LAPARI J. H. BIBBS GALVESTCHU HOSPITAL seamen in any action undertaken by United States mari­ V. W. RUSSELL W. C. McCUISTION time unions and expresses the solidarity that the German O. HOWELL JAMES MATTHEWS V. P. SALLINGS H. R. WILLIAMSON merchant seamen feel for their Brothers across the sea. C. GREEN J. A. GIVENS D. HUTCHISON :i The quoted letter and the clipping illustrate once H. C. MAPHEY ALVIN WARD J. MAPP more what members of the SIU have long known to be S. KINZAN % % % tnie about the non-Communist sections of the labor move- G. R. GRAY MOBILE HOSPITAL JOHN F. GERSEY iqent—both in the United States and abroad. During the J. L. HUGULEY R. L. FLIPPIN VHLEY HINTON JR. 194^ 'General Strike, the unions affiliated to the ITF K. V. PETTERSSON ROBERT ARMSTRONG yplunteered their immediate support, and foreign long­ C. W. JOHNSON H. R. LOWMAN R. P. GRAVES GEORGE KALEEL shoremen's unions stated emphatically that they would M. HENBERT T. W. TAYLOR nbt work cargo loaded in the U.S. during the strike. A. AUGUSTIN A. C. MALPIN E. P. BADON T. C. BALLARD In other emergencies this same sort of solidarity has R. L. BARBER WILLIAM D. JOHNSON Reen evidenced. And now, as the SIU and other American L. KAY % % X maritime unions face a world-wide action to put a halt A. M. PETET STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL the "paper" transfers of ships to Panamanian and S. LE BLANC - A. EWING M. PETIE A. VANELZUELA Honduran registry, it is comfortable to know that the A. J. J. McKENNA M. CASTRO seamen's unions in foreign countries are prepared to take S. A. GLENN J. McNEELY their stands on the sides of the workers and against the ALBERT McMAHON A. JENSBY gfeedy shipowners. D. DeDUISEN E. M. LOOPER Staten Island Hospital 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.) ^ T. ZEMRZUSKI W. H. NUNN J. BOUYEA W. HUNT R. L. JOHNSTON K. C. CROWE C. OPPENHEIMER W. H. PERRY T. MANDICK C. NANGLE C. W. HALLA P. G. DAUGHERTY i 4. SAN JUAN HOSPITAL W. EISENDER J. B. GARDNER E. RICHARDS R. TORRES E. B. HOLMES 4 4 4 SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL L. TICKLE T. C. KELLY M. BYERS 4 4 4 BOSTON HOSPITAL VIC MILAZZO JOHN J. GEAGAN JULIUS HENSLEY I,'" �THE SEAFARERS Friday, October 8, 1948 Qualifkathns For Offire Qualifications for office in the Seafarers International Un­ ion, eis provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: (a) That he be a citizen of the United States. (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union *of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, in continuous g.ood standing for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to date of nomination. (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant vessels in unlicensed capacity. (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while employed as an officer of the Union. ^ (e) That he be an active and full book member and show four months ^scharges for the current year in an unlicensed rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not apply to officials and other office holders working for the Union during current year for period of four months or longer. Any member who can qualify may nominate himself for office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, naming the particular office and submitting the necessary proof of qualification zis listed above. The notice of intention addressed* to the SecretaryTreasurer must be in his office not later than October 15. 1948. when nominations will be closed. i S. 4 Every candidate for office in the AScG election scheduled to begin on November 1st, must submit with his qualifications a passport picture of himself and a short biography of no more than 100 words, dealing only with the candidate's Union record and activities. These pictures and biographical notes will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in order to familiarize the member­ ship with all candidates. Send your qualifications, picture, and short biography , to: Secretary-Treasurer. Seafarers International Union, 51 Beaver St., New York 4. N. Y. LOG Page Three Seafarers Centraot Would Hav| Saved Cities Service Grewmai Photo shows the Lone Jack's No. 1 lifeboat as it ap­ peared when the lashing down was completed. The boat was not restored to its craxlle. and was lashed down in such a manner that the boat could not be freed in an emergency. It didn't really matter because the boat had a foot ;,hole in its bottom anyway. Edgar Eddy, the seaman lost. v,-as working on the outside of this boat when he was swept overboard. The Lone Jack's crewmembers know that unsafe working conditions will be a thing of the past, once Cities Service is under contract to the Seafarers International Union. ILGWU Makes Headway Against Racketeers If Cities Service were under contract to the Seafarers, jthe accident resulting in the de^tb of a crewmember on the Lijijnv Jack during a hurricane netrei would have occurred, accordihg to the views expressed to the LOG this week by an SIU bookmember, who was aboard the ship as an SIU organizer. In the opinion of the SIU member, who cannot be named because of the organizing cam­ paign now in progress, Edgar Eddy, an SIU pledged crewmember, was lost at sea because of lax preparation for foul wea­ ther before leaving port, incom­ petency of the Mate and Bosun and inadequate safety precau­ tions. All of the^e matters would have been corrected had the crew been represented by the SIU, stated the Seafarer. , The Lone Jack left New York on August 29 for Venezuela with no provisions made for securing deck gear. This in spite of being forewarned of a heavy hurri­ cane sweeping the Atlantic sea­ board. Two days, out of port, the ship met the full fury of the hurricane and all hell broke loose. The hurricane winds grew strong, and the ship rose and fell in the sea troughs with a force that sent oldtimers reel­ ing in the foc'sles and passage­ ways. The winds continued to gain velocity and, late in the after­ noon, reached a force of 125miles-an-hour. The deck crew prepared to work inside imtil the storm abated, but the poorly secured deck gear dashed these plans. The organizing drive launched in New York three weeks ago by the AFL International Ladies Garment Workers Union against non-union jobbers operating with the help of racketeering elements is making headway. Since the appearance of Sea­ farers International Union mem­ bers on the garment workers' LIFEBOAT LOOSE picketlines, strong arm tactics of Over the howl of the wind the the union-busters have stopped crew heard one of the lifeboats completely and the ILGWU has crashing into the bulkhead of announced that several of the the boat deck. Quick inspection non-union firms have already showed that the boat was out of signed up, with negotiations un­ its cradle and was swinging back der way with a dozen others. and forth, each time putting big­ Prior to beginning the organiz­ ger dents in the bulkhead and ing offensive, the Garment Work­ the boat. ers Union called on members of The Mate then ordered the the SIU to serve as temporary Bosun to turn the deck gang out . organizers. Up to that time,-truck on deck to secure the boat, be-* owners had been using gangster fore it was smashed to bits. methods to protect the non-union jobbers. ILGWU members were Somewhat apprehensive, the practically helpless, since most deck gang moved out on the of them are women or elderly slippery deck and gingerly made its way to the No. 1 lifeboat. men. "The air is now cleaner than Exactly what took place then it has been in many months," is not too clear, but Edgar Eddy Julius Hochman, general man­ was seen making his way along Members of the ILGWU, and members of the SIU supporting them, gather in a street of ager of the ILGWU's Dress Joint the outside of the swinging boat. New York's garment district to hear union officials vow a continuing fight against union^bustBoard, said this week. "In two ing racketeers in the industry. (Continued on Page 14) weeks we have put the gangsters on the defensive. We could not permit ourselves to be intimi­ dated by the truck drivers and their henchmen." With torpedoed Seaferers now that "The argument that they ment of compensation for civi­ ... All of them were thrown in­ At a mass outdoor rally staged in the heart of the garment dis­ being processed for induction in­ were paid well for what they did lian workers — most of whom to concentration camps. In the trict, some 50,000 ILGWU mem­ to the new peacetime Army, it is a poor one. No pay is big were seamen—under Public Law POW camps of Japan, notably epough to compensate for life 396, enacted by the 80th Con­ at Osaka, they were fed short bers pledged an all-out fight is interesting to read in Joseph and limb; and some of them, gress and "designated to create rations, were half starved, and against the hoodlums seeking to F. Dineen's column in the Bos­ because of their injuries, will a War Claims Commission to were beaten so mercilessly that smash the union. ton Herald, a fair and' forth­ A tremendous ovation was right statement of the contribu­ never again be able to support inquire into the status of mem­ health was impaired for life."^ If other sections of the press given the Seafarers, who were tion made by seamen under com­ themselves as long as they live. bers of the merchant marine, ,,, The sailor in the merchant civilians who were captured, and had been as fair in stating the greeted by Margaret DiMaggio, bat wartime conditions. marine, whose ship was torpe­ internees who were unlucky nature of wartime service of of the Dress Joint Board or­ After pointing out that mem­ doed and sunk during the war enough to be in enemy coun­ those who sailed the ships as ganizing staff, as "our union bers of the Army, Navy, Marine while carrying supplies across tries when war was declared." merchant seamen, then the sight Brothers of the SIU." and Air Corps were given hon­ the Atlantic of Pacific, might But, for the record; he points of torpedoed seamen being Among other ILGWU officials ors and medals for their brav­ have been far better paid in his out that, "Hundreds of men in among the first processed iiito addressing the demonstrators were Charles Zimmerman, Secre­ ery and service, he states that rating, but when he was killed the merchant marine were cap­ the peacetime army would riot tary, Local 22; Luigi Antonini, "there was none such ffcr mer­ he was just as dead as an en­ tured, both by the Germans and stand out today as a black in­ chant mariners who risked their listed sailor in the Navy." the Japanese. Technically they dictment of the fairness of our Secretary, Local 89, and Julius lives and served." The article is principally in­ were civilians in the employ of whole system of deferment and Hochman, General Manager, tended as a plea for the pay­ oil companies or merchant lines.] draft selection machinery. His article .goes on to state ' Dress Joint Board. Boston Columist Praises Seamen For Wartime Servire �THE SEAFARERS T^Page Four % SlU Shippers Mower Rates To Increase Trade Two SlU-contracted companies announced in the past month pjans to step up business by provjljiding reduced rates in the freight and passenger fields. Seatrain Lines, which operates four ships cai-rying loaded freight cars, has cut rates up to 50 per cent in its services be­ tween Gulf ports and Cuba. It is expected that the lowered rates will also be applied to Seatain service between New York and Havana, to avoid giving Gulf shippers a lop-sided advantage over those shipping from the Atlantic coast. r"" > A temporary injunction barring the Seatrain Lines from putting its 50 per cent rate cut into effect until the Maritime Commission ruled on its legality was handed down in a Federal court on Wednesday. Th6 injunction was issued on application of the West India Fruit and Steamship Company, one of the companies named in the Seatrain suit charging anti­ trust law violations. LOG Friday, October 8, 1948 WHAT tTWMK., QUESTION: The two year agreement which the SIU won from several of the larger Union-contracted companies has been in effect for six weeks. Now that you've had a chance to see it work, how do you think it shapes up? iSlSBI'iiiililllll: EDWARD GONSALVES, OS: The new contract is good for the Union—especially since it is for two years this time instead of one. I'm hoping that it won't be long until we have Cities Service and the other unor­ ganized companies under con­ tract. Those additional jobs will come in pretty handy these days. I'm very well satisfied with the new wage scale, and the work­ ing conditions which are guar­ anteed me in this agreement. As an SIU man enjoying these top conditions in the industry, I will do what I can to help the un­ fortunate men in the unorganized fields to get in under our con­ tract. (Interviewed in New York Hall.) D. J. SHEEHAN, Oiler: In the passenger field, conser­ Our Negotiating Committee vative shipping circles were did a fine job on the new twosomewhat startled to hear that year contract. They have built the Arnold Bernstein Line plan­ the wages up in order to help us ned a round trip passenger serv­ meet the high cost of living. We ice to Europe for .$250 to $350, all know what the T-H Law has if the Maritime Commission ap­ been trying to do to Unions. proves its pending subsidy ap­ Well, Taft and Hartley didn't plication. stop our Negotiating Committee PLAN OPPOSED from keeping the Hiring Hall At the commission hearing of Of course, we all know that we the Bernstein application in now have the finest contract in Washington last month, compet­ maritime history, and I believe ing concerns opposed the com­ we should give our Committee pany's plan to convert two troop one big vote of thaiiks for at­ caiTiers into one-class ships, with taining it for us. Where is there accommodations at the price now another maritime union that can being charged for tourist facili­ match the position we now hold? ties in three-class liners. The (Interviewed in Boston Hall.) proposed service would operate between New York and Ply­ mouth, Rotterdam and Antwerp. ERIC JOSEPH, Wiper: Although the Maritime Com­ siilliiiii I think the Union has achieved mission has not yet announced a great victory because now we its decision on the application, have security for a period of two Arnold Bernstein, head of the years. The companies have no company, has expressed con­ choice but to abide by the con­ fidence that favorable action is tract provisions for that period forthcoming. of time. Although at first theStrongest opposition to the provision requiring Wipers to Bernstein plan at the hearings paint black gang quarters during came from representatives of the regular working hours may have United States Lines. caused some guys to beef, I, They stated that neitlier the think it is working out to our one-class plan or the other pro­ advantage. The overtime pre­ posed Bernstein service—that of viously gained from this work specializing in the uncrated was small and the monthly wage transportation of automobiles increase we won is much better that tourists might want to take to have than the couple of bucks with them—would be practicable. overtime once in a great while. SEES ACTIVITY (Interviewed in New York Hall.) Bernstein, however, confidently pointed out that there is a definite need for the service he JOSEPH PINEAU, AB: prdposes. He estimated that I like the wage increase. When iliiiii iiliiiiiir there be excellent busi­ I came into the Union, an AB . . . ness for it for at least 20 years. made 110 dollars a month. Now The Seatrain rate reduction we have more than doubled that was touched off by information amount. Good wages always are received by the company that good news. I like the new way shippers contracted to the Gulf of handling Electricians' helpers, and South Atlantic Havana too. The new rating. Second Steamship Conference who used Electrician, is a better rating facpities of non-member com­ than Assistant Electrician. The panies not authorized by the two-year provision is pretty fine. conti-acts could bo penalized It gives ng time to do some or­ Penalities range from 15 to 25 ganizing in the unorganized We're safe having the perr cent of the freight rates on fleets. two years, because we will be a shipper's traffic for the year. §Jxortly after announcing its protected by . the re-opening clause. I was at sea, but I hear new rates, Seatrain sued five corppanies for $1,800,000 damages, the NMU rode in behind us (Interviewed in New charging violation of the federal again. York Hall.) anti-trust laws." J. G. GREENBAUM, Dk. Eng.: What is especially ^ood about this new contract, to my way of thinking, is the two-year guar­ antee of our present manning scales. This new agreement is the best I have ever worked un­ der, and I have never heard of one in the maritime industry that could equal it. The whole contract sounds just about per­ fect to me but the manning scale guarantee was the wisest move of all. This means that, come hell or high water, SIU ships will be sailing with the present complements for the next two years. The Union Committee that worked out this agreement certainly was on the ball. (Inter­ viewed in Boston Hall.) : f:l j j ' CHARLIE DWYER. Cook; I think our new two-year agreement is the finest thing of its kind in maritime history. The SIU still leads the way. Our Negotiating Committee really de­ serves a vote of thanks for drawing up and pushing through this swell contract. Each and every member benofits greatly by it. Not only the new wage increase, which, of course, is of paramount importance to most of the boys, but our conditions and working rules should insure smooth running for all hands for the next two years. The Sea­ farers International Union cer­ tainly keeps marching on. (Inter­ viewed in Boston Hall.) A. L. CALLAHAN, Chief Cook: I have a feeling of greater se­ curity with the two-year con­ tract."'That's one big advantage this contract has over previous ones that should be clear to everybody. And another thing that I liked plenty was that the new agreement has a provision allowing the Union to re-open negotiations on the question of wages and other monetary mat­ ters. This is mighty important, because it lakes care of any pos­ sible increase in the cost-of-liv­ ing that might otherwise find us at a disadvantage. All in all, I think the contract has about all we want. (Interviewed in Boston • HaU.) STANLEY BROWN, AB: The new contract is great! It's the best contract in the maritime industry. The thing I like the most about it is that we won it without having to strike. The AB's pay is more than double what it was when I started a few years ago. It was 100 dollars then, but it's 222 dollars now, which is some increase, if you ask me. Also, we have two whole years iu wlilch to prepare ourselves to deal with the com­ panies again. I don't see why we can't use that time profitably by organizing some more com­ panies. Anyway, it's good to be working under the finest agree­ ment around. (Interviewee^ in New York Hall.) * �Friday* October 8, 1948 THE SEAFARERS haC Page Fiv^ San Juan Seafarers Kept Busf By Shipping And Shoregang Work sSi;' By SAL COLLS ^' \X\ GALVESTON EDUCATION MEETING SAN JUAN — We have had a lot of ships during the past week, and have settled a lot of beefs to the satisfaction of the members concerned. The MV Ponce sailed short of an Oiler, but every beef aboard her was squared away. The SS Monarch of the Seas made five jobs, and we have six jobs on the board as this is being writ­ ten. We can't fill those six jobs, either. It seems that some of the rated beachcombers on this Shipping Holds In Galveston By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — Shipping con­ tinues good on the Texas coast, we are happy to report. The fact is we could use a few more rated men than we have right now. Island just don't want to know where the Hull is located. One of our • most confid(§Tit. beachcombers got off the SS Angelina for a vacation—Brother Woody Lockwood. We think he will have a long wait if he is after the Ponce. BEISBOL Tony Viera gave us a hahd taking care of the Ponce, inci­ dentally, since we had to hurryto an ILA meeting. We haven't had a chance yet to get an education program go­ ing, so many of our members are working in shoregangs. However, the voting on the General Fund Assessment has been proceeding at a good pace. For those sportsmen who fol­ low baseball, the professional games are about to start here. As usual, there will be a lot of players from the mainland and the games will be fast. Incident­ ally, don't come around looking for "aguacates." The season is just about over. The beachcombers would like to hear something about Tommy Murray, and hear from Norman Maffie, the "sketch man," and some of the rest who have spent some time on the Island. "Oldtime beachies," the girls call' them. . It is about time we thanked the Editor of the LOG for send­ ing the paper to the people here whose names and addresses we This week we paid off three ships. They were the SS Thomas Cresap and Clyde Seavey, both Isthmian, in Houston, and a Seafarers in the Texas port as they participated in the first of the new series of sessions, tanker over in Lake Charles. in which the entire education program as drawn up by the Emergency Agents Conference was There were no serious beefs on reviewed, and the two-year contract analyzed. any of the ships, and we settled what few minor complaints there were right aboard at the pay­ offs. The most interesting thing we By CAL TANNER and the three scows being re­ pressed by many Brothers, will have had down here was the paired in the shipyard, are regis­ probably ring up an overwhelm­ Educational meeting we held last , MOBILE — Shipping in the tering here. ing majority of "Yes" votes, week. (Ed. Note: See picture on Port of Mobile continues slow, with a total of 59 bookmen and Consequently, the shipping list when the final tally is recorded. this page.) STOP PUSHING.^ 35 permitmen shipped for the is pretty long. So if you are not EDUCATION CONTINUES We had a long discussion of YOU'RE TiitiN " week. We had nine payoffs and The second in the series of the new two-year agreement, WILL COME/* five sign-ons during the period. education meetings was held-^analyzing it in great detail. Ships paying off were the Tuesday and keen interest was Everybody present took an inGovernor Brandon, a Waterman displayed by the entire mem­ terest in the discussion, and a Liberty now in the shipyard for bership in the proposed uniform great many points about the cona 15-day repair job; the Wild shipping registration rules. Three tract were brought to light which Ranger, another Waterman ship or four other topics were also|pleased the membership, in from Puerto Rico; the Alcoa discussed by the members. LIKE CONTRACT Roamer, which is going back These informal meetings are down to the Islands on the one of the best ways to get the Incidentally, everybody here is bauxite run; the Warrior, a Wat­ opinions and feelings of the pretty enthusiastic about the erman C-2 going to Greece with membership on various questions contract. Its improvements over flour; the Hastings, also of Wa­ that come up from time to time, the old one were the occasion gave him. The ones who get it terman and also going into the but which never gets to the for some fine compliments for sure like it. They say they al­ yards for repairs; and the Alcoa the Negotiating Committee. regular meetings. Cavalier, which is going out in a position to sweat out a ways find interesting informa­ again on her regular 17-day couple of weeks on the beach, On the Mobile labor front, The MCS and MFOWW have tion and stories in it. And when cruise. you had best, detour around Mo­ the only beef hanging fire is pickets at the entrance to the it is late reaching Puerto Rico, Three other payoff ships head­ bile for the present. We'll let that of the Waitresses Union, Todd shipyard here. These men as it sometimes is through no ed for the boneyard. These were you know via the LOG when AFL, which has a picketline are covering the MCS and fault of the Editor, they call the the Bessemer Victory, Water­ shipping picks • up and is nor­ around one of the local restaur MFOWW ships under West Coast Hall to ask where it is. man, and the Alcoa Liberties, mal again. ants and is doing a pretty contract, and constitute a token The other night, one of our John Paul Jones and Charles Voting is continuing on the good job of it. line. They are making no effort boys took some LOGS to a small Warfield. ten-dollar General Fund Assess­ The Seafarers are, of course, to shut the yard down. but shipshape bar called El All in all, the payoffs and ment. The majority of the men respecting the girls' picketlines We are keeping close tabs on Botecito. And you would be sur­ sign-ons were very smooth, with on the beach eligible to vote Men prised at the way it was received and doing all they can to help the organizing program. all disputes being settled prior have done so. As their ships hit them. We hope to be able to here are encouraged to try for by the people there, including to the payoffs and sign-ons. port, men are coming in to report by LOG time next week jobs on the organizing agenda, a lot of students who read it cast their ballots. SEVERAL IN TRANSIT that the waitresses have won and we do our best to find new word by word between beers and boogie-woogie records. ways to get them aboard. Besides these, several ships Mobile, from the sentiment ex­ their strike. were in transit and they were contacted and necessary replace­ ments made. The vessels in transit were the Noonday^^^ City of Alma, Beauregard and MadBy A. S. CARDULLO ing him a communist. But if he been collected at a communist a special session of Congress be­ aket—all Waterman C-2s. cause of the present waterfront isn't, then -why the hell doesn't rally for the strikers." Quite a few oldtimers are SAN FRANCISCO—The Coast he sign and let the men have Everyone seems to agree that situation. Wasn't he one of the presently on the beach in Mo­ , is still tied up and the best ad­ a chance to get back to work'? we should send the alien com­ ones who didn't want Congress bile rlow. Among those seen vice we can offer is that all HOW COME? mies out of the country. Then called back to curb the high around are Colon Aubert, Mel hands stay away from this port. Another thing we'd like to why all the pussyfooting, like prices? Shipley, Lefty McNorton, Lester We are urging the men on the know is where the WEA comes holding the top commies and The oil strike out here is still Lord, Johnnie Morriss, George beach here to head for the East off getting so het up about fight­ then releasing them under $500 on, but it looks as though a set­ Truesdell, J. W. Demouy, J. H. or Gulf coast ports, or else get ing the commies after being so bail to continue their subversive tlement is near. The Boiler­ Jones, Jack Lynch, Willie Rey­ a job ashore, as the strike looks buddy-buddy with them for so activities. There are a lot of makers are ready to go out, too. nolds, Robert Reynolds and like it will be a long, drawn-out long. sailors who have been held for As this is being written, the SS Charlie Spencer. affair. The working stiff is really get­ a lot less. These commies de­ Mastmar, Calmar, is being paid BEACH FILLS UP At the moment, the outcome ting the worst end of this situa­ serve the same treatment that ofif. This makes four Calmar The slowdown in shipping is of the beef seems to hinge on tion. The strike is driving the non-commies would get in. Rus­ and three Isthmian ships hang- • ing on this coast without crews. • causing the beach in Mobile to Bridges' signing the anti-commie longshoremen to accept help sia. There are still quite a few men ' INTEIIESTED. NOW fill up again. Most of the crews affidavits. Right now. Bridges is from anybody. We quote from We also see where Represen­ on the beach, but their ranks that got off the three vessels suing the Waterfront Employers one of their flashes: '"Two-and-aWhich headed for the boneyard, Association for $700,000 for call­ half tons of canned food have tative Hartley is now calling for are slowly thinning out. Slow Shipping Adds Many To Mobile Beach West Coast Strike Expected To Continue For Long Time �THE SEAFARERS Page Six LOG Friday. October 8. 1948 Cool Weather Brings Tankers Agent Pays Off Yarmouth In Nova Scotia Cut Of Lay-Up To Aid New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK —We can thank the sudden cold snap in the northern parts of'the country for the better-than-last-week ship, ping we are experiencing in this port this week. The upswing isn't great, but it is enough to give us some hope for the com­ ing weeks. We crewed three tankers from lay-up this week and we expect to see more come out when peo­ ple start burning up the oil in their home tanks. Incidentally, we can thank the organizing department for all three of the ships. The Nathaniel Palmer, Sweetwater and John Marion have all been added to the SIU fleet through the or­ ganizing program adopted by the SIU. They are coming in very handy during this lull in ship­ ping. FEW PAYOFFS Wfe signed on, in addition to the three tankers all ready men­ tioned, the Robin Wentley and Marine Star, Robin; Afoundria and James Jackson, Waterman; Steel Designer, Isthmian. Not tf)o impressive a showing. Due to the West Coast strike, a lot of intercoastal ships are tied up here waiting for the big beef to break. It doesn't look too promising for these ships in the near future, however. BARREN OF BASEBALL Very little else can be said for activity in this port. We aren't playing host to the World Series, except on television, so the local baseball devotees are writing off the past season and are hoping for better results next year. It makes a good show on television here in the Hall and is well at­ tended by members hailing from Beantown and Cleveland. The Yarmouth crew had a good payoff way up in Nova Scotia in the town for which the ship is named. The men I seem to have enjoyed the unusual experience of paying off and signing on in a foreign port. Standing (left to right): D. G. Hodge, Watchman; an unidentified crewmember; E. B. Tilley, Boston Agent who handled the payoff; W. J. Sampson. BR; J. E. Sweeney, Oiler; and O. Engelson, AB. Kneeling: A. Melanson, OS; and F. McGuire, AB. W. J. Sampson, BR, had no beefs to report from the Yar­ mouth's payoff up north. The Yarmouth was in tip-lop shape, the Boston Agent writes. This week the local papers have been carrying the story of a lawyer who robbed his family of a million-and-a-half bucks. A month or two ago a judge over in New Jersey, who was a bank By E. B. TILLEY official, robbed the depositors of BOSTON—No payoffs in sight .three Delegates really had their half-a-million. Both of these guys were respectable members in the port of Boston, not a departments in tip-top shape. of their communities, but they single one! Still another first! In our ex­ perience as Patrolman and Ag­ got money hungry. So what do we do? We find ent, this was the first time we a payoff. In fact, we boarded BIG TIME BOYS Eastern's SS Yarmouth and rode ever saw a company payoff The papers gave both stories her all the way to Yarmouth, with two days' wages and week­ quite a play, but managed to re­ Nova Scotia, where we paid her end overtime in advance. It surely is proof that the Yar­ main objective throughout. I off and signed her on. mouth has a swell Union crew hate to think what would have The SIU scores another first, been the consequence had a we think. Not only is the SIU when the company takes the working stiff, especially a sea­ the first in the maritime wages risk of paying out money that man, copped that cabbage. and the first in maritime condi­ hasn't yet been earned. This was the Yarmouth's last Hearst's No. 1 hatchetman and tions, but it is the first maritime trip to Nova Scotia this season. the rest of his crowd would have union to pay off an American However, she's still sailing. Too frequently there are beefs made it meat for their columns ship in a foreign country with Right now, she's on a six-day an American Port Agent aboard about the handling of linen,'for weeks, cruise to Bermuda. When she and a U.S. Shipping Commission­ with subsequent shortages at returns, she will be in this port J. E. Sweeney, Oiler, had As it is, these guys will prob­ er present. the payoffs. All of this can be for a few days before making a the Yarmouth's Engine De­ cleared up once and for all, if ably only get slapped on the What made things better yet 12-day trip to Havana, Miami partment in first class shape each crewman would cooperate wrists and discharged with a was the fact that the payoff it­ and Nassau. If there are any for the Nova Scotian payoff, with the Chie)^ Steward by suggestion that they be better self was a sweet one, SIU style. further plans for her we'll let according to the Boston stripping his bunk and turning' ^ow on. There was nary a beef. The you know. Agent's report. in the soiled pieces at the time the clean linen is issued. The number of payoffs handled this week was down from normal and consisted of the Seatrain Havana and Seatrain New Jer­ sey; Beatrice and Emilia of Bull Line; Evangeline, Eastern; John B. Waterman, Waterman; Steel Flyer, Isthmian, and Colabee, American-Hawaiian. All were good payoffs and quickly squared away to the satisfaction of all. The Patrolmen Say— Linen Losses Uniform Registration Rules Will Help Several Ratings Some Stewards hesitate to check each piece as it is turned in because of the time involved, By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER and because he doesn't like to appear to question the good in­ PHILADELPHIA — Although tentions of his Union Brothers I there were three payoffs in this and shipmates about getting the port last week, shipping con­ old linen in to him. tinues rather slow. All three ves­ Unfortunately, this trusting sels were on short trips, so there sort of Steward has many times found, at the end of the trip, were very few replacements. gang from the Hall to load stores and other materials. This is a good deal for the ships' crews—and also fur our guys on the beach, as it gives them a chance to make a few bucks. On these two Mathiasen tank­ ers, we shipped a total of 20 men. Not much, of course, but that his shipmates have left him First to arrive for a payoff was it all helps to take up the slack virtually "holding the bag," the SS Rosario, a Bull Line ship. when shipping is slow. •with linen missing for which The payoff was fairly clean, Ships in transit also helped to he is personally responsible. with a little disputed overtime take a few men off the beach. COST-PLUS PAST which took a few hours to Among these were the SS Steel So, snap out of it Brothers! square away. The Rosario took Designer, Isthmian; SS Marine Star, Robin, and the SS Topa The days of $20 exchange, and about five replacements. Topa, Albert K. Smiley and of Government cost-plus opera­ The other two payoffs were John Laurence, all of Waterman. tion are past. When you fail to take care of ship's gear, you are both Mathiasen tankers, which The effect of the West Coast cheating your shipmates and un­ docked and paid off down in strike was felt here thi." week, Marcus Hook. The SS Cab­ when the SS Calmar of the Caldermining Union' conditions! ins paid off on Thursday even­ mar Steamship Company was There is no excuse for a man stacking ahead two or three is­ ing and the SS JuLesburg on held back at the last moment, sues of linen in his locker. Let's , Sunday morning. Both these just as she was ready to sail. Although she is already load­ dp the right thing. The linen ships are on short runs to "Venisn't yours — but it's yours to ed, the company decided to keep jezuela and coastwise ports. Both her in port until the Pacific beef use, paid off very clean and free of is settled. She is in an idle Whether the Steward counts , beefs. status, with a skeleton crew the pieces as you turn them aboard. GOOD SHIPS back or whether he allows you to turn it in at your own con­ BETTER BREAK These two tankers are fine venience, cooperate by seeing to ships and Mathiasen 4s a good Although, as I have said, ship­ it that jmurs is turned in prompt­ company to deal with. As soon ping is rather slow, it is par­ ly. Be a Union Brother! as the vessels hit the docks here, ticularly tough for certain rat­ the company orders,a seven-man ings, such as Chief Steward, Benny Gonzalez Chief Cook, Deck Engineer, El­ any ship and pay up his dues ectricians and Bosuns. after making a trip. Sure, we all feel very sorry I point this out because the newly-proposed uniform regis­ for this type of fair weather tration rules will give these rat­ sailor, and we generally escort ings a better break. These rules them from the Hall with these are being discussed constantly, words of comfort: and the membership seems to be "Your story has touched my all for them. heart, I feel for you, believe Here's a sad story. Every day me, but there is not a damned some guy comes into the Hall thing that we can do for you. here and shows his book, while Get out, and stay out!" he explains that he is only two VISITING SAILORS years in arrears. And since he We had the pleasure of a visit from an old friend and shipmate this week. That streamlined gent from down New Orleans way. Brother Santos Garcia, blew in (all 360 pounds), stayed a few hours and headed out again. Glad to have seen you Santos. Stop by again soon. Also had a visit from Whitey Banks. After one evening spent in the company of a certain lady of ample proportions, he ' took off for parts unknown, ' sporting several visible bruises ' and a hurt and indignant look. Sorry, Whitey, I should have has been working ashore, he warned you. She used to be a can't show any strike clearances. lady wrestler! Nbw that things are a bit That's all for this week, so tough on the shoreside, he wants I'll: say so long for now, with to become a good old SIU man the hope that more ships -find again. He'll be willing to take their way up to' Philadelphia.. �'-,4-.J- Friday, Oeiobar 8, 1948 Ilj • ' T H E S E AF A R E RS Page aeve» LO G Steel Artisan, Jackson Gall At Manila :-3|l ••'31 Aboard the SS Steel Artisan, Isthmian, when she called at Manila last month were (left to right) Seafarers R. Gilbert, Hendrix Svenson and I. BraziL Ludovico Agulto, the "Manila Watch," who deliver­ ed LOGS to the ship when it docked, said these men and their shipmates kept the Ar­ tisan sparkling from stem to stern. ^ ^ if Also making Manila in Sep­ tember was the SS Andrew Jackson, Waterman. Some of the men identified in crew photo at right are Tom Franzone, I. Levy, Mike George, Pedro Cruz and Pat Leary. These lads weathered a typhoon that left Manila's principal streets. flooded for two days. According to Agulto, who boarded the Jackson at Pier 13 after the storm sub­ sided, all hands agreed the experience was a rugged one. if if if Like the Artisan, the Jack­ son showed shining evidence that a hep crew of Seafarers ' was manning the vessel. The Stewards Department was re­ ported right on its toes, satis­ fying the stomachs of all hands. Among the men respon­ sible for the balanced menus set before the Jackson's gour­ mets are the lads from the galley in photo above. Left to right: Joseph Blanc, Gerlad Sinkes, Ralph Hamson and Bert Edson. i if if if Agulto writes that the Jack­ son lived up to the SIU stand- ^ ards, and that the men were very glad to get the latest copies of the Union newspaper. ' Those he asked proved to be willing subjects for his photo­ graphic shots. if if if • '-t • i �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Frida7, October 8. 19i8 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Crew Finds Ras Tanura Club No Paradise Yet EDUCATION FEATURES DEL NORTE TRIPS Things are a little better these days at Ras Tanura, but you still wouldn't mistake the burg for New York or Baltimore or New Orleans. It's true that the ArabianAmerican Oil Company has established a seamen's club. However, the place is so small, and Aramco has rigged it with so n"ny%op fc, seamen the rules finally Navy-hke restriction that provide for. an Aramco reprethe crew of Isthmian's SS sentative to be around to anAllegheny Victory sent in a swer questions. Both the rules themselves and strongly phrased resolution the manner of their presenta­ pointing to the club's pres­ tion aroused the resentment of ent shortcomings, and de­ the Allegheny crew whose reso­ manding that Aramco really lution follows: provide for seamen's welfare. "We the crew of the SS Al­ Enclosed with the Allegheny legheny Victory condemn the resolution was a set of the rules rules and regulations governing by which Aramco says seamen the Seaman's Club of the Ara­ must abide if they are to use bian-American Oil Company in the shoreside club at all. They Ras Tanura because: read like Navy rules and no­ "1. The club is under Arambody would be surprised if they co's jurisdiction. were signed "By order of the 2. The rules limit the par­ Commandant" instead of "Ara­ ties going ashore. bian American Oil Company." "3. The club has inadequate space, having a capacity of only ARAMCO CHILL about 50 men, while the com­ Rules one through four are pany's^ own ^ub accommodates the ones which demonstrate thatl^^ employees. Aramco really is set up to give "4. The rules bar the serving seamen a chilly reception, or at ^eer, although least as chilly a one possible in Aramco, it is known, has plerity Ras Tanura's blistering heat. The ^oth for its own employees, first four rules follow: the undersigned feel that "1. Liberty parties may be ^he Arabian American Oil Comlimited, both in the duration of ^as no rieht to set forth There are plenty of .oldtimers riding the SS Del Norte, as this picture of one of the ship's education meetings indicates. Veteran Seafarers will spot the following among others: "Blackie" Bankston. Bill Kaiser, "Red" Hancock and Bob Creel. Del Norte crewmen are proud of their education meetings which Brother Bankston, Bosun, was instrumental in starling. Picture was taken in June. Del Norte's Shipboard Education Program rp\ depending upon the number of American vessels and are in no ^ ^ x WT """ highlights of any<,->i i On their 47-day run New ships in port. The agency will attached to Aramco. We One of the o.oT-.iTKTi 4.TD A- from Jdetermine these items and will t^at the Goverment of Norte, one of Orleans to Buenos Aires and missue passes accordingly, which Arabia does not deprive Mississippi's three crack passen-1 tervening ports, the Del Norte ' 'be presented ' ' upon seamen from going ashore in ger ships is the ship's education men really find time to study passes are to SIU affairs. entry of the club. their land, but that Aramco meetings. "2. Each vessel is required to does." The education meetings deal The Del Norte's up-and-coming furnish its own transportation to The resolution was signed by education program was started j with all aspects of Union proBand from the East Pier (Oil 34 men, and was enclosed in a late last spring when oldtimer lems. The contract is analyzed Pier) with" the liberty party. The iVtter to Headquarters' "Blackie" Bankston, who rides in detail. The boys learn their party will then walk to the Sea-| ^he club in Ras Tanura, in- as Bosun, got it going.- Like the conditions and -their jobs back­ n^n's Club near the end of tbe gdequate though it still may be,! overall education program put ward and forward including all pier. There is to be rio loitering jg g considerable step forward, | into effect last month by the the passenger ship specialties. along the way, nor is smoking however, and was obtained Emergency Agents Conference, They also are well informed on permitted on the pier. through pressure applied by Sea-'the Del Norte's meetings are SIU history and on the entire "3, No one is permitted to farers, notably those on Isth-! aimed at making Seafarers the maritime industry. leave the immediate area of the j^jg^ ships. best-informed crews in maritime. The value of the shipboard Club House, and to do so constitutes an illegal entry into' * jr T i Tx program becomes evident when the Del Nortecs in New Orleans. Nobody takes a more active part in the New Orleans Branch meetings than the men from the Del Norte. It was the alert Del Norte crew which "induced" Mississippi to come to terms on the two-year contract which re­ sulted in the rest of the indus­ try's falling in line. Incidentally, there will be a fourth passenger-cargo vessel joining the Mississippi fleet one of these days. The Maritime Commission recently granted Mississippi an eight-year operat­ ing subsidy on condition that it scale of the Stewards Depart-;tied up in, Long Beach by the obtain another ship. Preliminary ment of all Calmar liberty-type West Coast strike. The crew has plans are for a ship of 10,000 tons with diesel propulsion. ships increased by the addition been paid off. of one Utilityman. "Inasmuch as the present man­ ning scale of the Stewards De­ partment on Calmar's ships is The LOG hat received several letters recently, asking for below that on other SlU-contracted vessels, our claim to have a clarification on Stewards Department men painting. The the best contracts in the mari­ answer is: NCI THEY DON'T! time industry is that much im­ The Stewards Department has plenty to do to take care paired. of their own work without taking on a job entirely alien to REDUCED MANNING their normal duties. This matter was clearly discussed on page "This reduced manning scale four of the LOG for March 26^ by New York Patrolman, tends to throw a double burden Freddie Stewart; but just for the record the LOG has again on the two Messmen who must checked with the Headquarters office and here is the dope: double as Pantrymen to make Saudi ^abia Government prop- PenniTiar Crcw Asfcs Extra Mail In Stewards Department erty and possible imprisonment. Any misunderstandings that may occur with the nationals must be called to the attention of the agent for settling. "4. It is our wish that all men conduct themselves in an orderly manner as rowdyism will not be permitted at any time. The Arabian American Oil Com­ pany assumes no responsibility for injuries that may occur while ashore, and will hold the ship's owners responsible for any dam­ age done by their personnel." BEER BANNED The remaining four rules, worded in the same militaristic todpe, point out that a seaman must provide his own swim­ ming trunks and towels, must leave his camera behind, and can use no money but rupees. They prohibit the bringing ashore of either beer or liquor and bar the sale of either at the Chib. They also point out for the benefit of Masters that very little money is required. As a Maintaining that the scale of the Stewards Department- of Calmar's liberty-type vessels is be­ low requirements, the crew of the SS Pennmar at a September 19 shipboard meeting petitioned the Union Negotiating Commit­ tee to do its utmost to change the contract next time around. The meeting, of which Russell Brinn was chairman and Donald Hall secretary, took the subject up under good and welfare. The petition was composed after lengthy discussion and was signed by the full unlicensed complement. The text of the petition was salads, iced drinks and wash as follows: dishes. ' ASK ADDITION "We also request that this peti­ tion be printed in the LOGr, so "We the undersigned, unlicen­ that the crews of other Calmar sed crewmen of the SS Pennmar, vessels can copy it, sign it and Calmar Steamship Company, do send it to the Negptiating Com­ hereby petition the Union Ne­ mittee." gotiating Conunittee to do aU it can to have the manning Incidentally, the Pennmar is Stemnrds Depa-bnent And Pmt The Union has fought to free the Stewards Department from the responsibility of painting in addition to their regular duties. At the same time the Union has obtained many im­ provements in the working conditions within the Stewards Department which allows for a fair proportion of overtime. So, to protect your working conditions and your contract do your own work, and let the other departments do theirs—which includes all of the painting! �Friday, October 8, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings PONCE DE LEON. July 25— Chairman M. Hansen; Recording Secretary Roy Mullins. M. Han­ sen was elected Ship's Delegate. Motion made under New Busi­ ness to investigate the ship's water as to quality and quantity, and to have the Ship's Delegate talk the matter over with the Captain, with the understanding that if it is not taken care of at the first port all Delegates will go to the American consul. Un­ der Good and Welfare there was discussion on making coffee and cleaning the urn. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. s. KATHRYN. July 25 — Chair­ man Oquendo; Recording Secre­ tary W. Fontan. The Ship's Delegate reported that he had made every effort to have the water cooler fixed without avail. Under New Business F. Morciglio made a motion, seconded by Manuel Rodriguez, to have 100 watt bulbs put in the foc'sles. Motion by Torres, seconded by Estrella. that new and larger fans be installed in every room. Motion by Zaragosa. seconded by F. Morcigio. that a radio be in­ stalled in the messhall. All mo­ tions carried. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. t t t •W Sf//P's ALCOA PURITAN. July 28— Chairman W. Tracy; Recording Secretary C. L. Stringfellow. The minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. Motion Under New Business by Stringfellow. and seconded by McGee. that any man performing aboard ship on sailing day or at sea be brought up on charges. Under Education there was discussion on the injury performing does to the Union. The Ship's Delegate asked all men not familiar with the agreement to read it. Under Good and Welfare members were asked to use common courtesy in ordering meals from Messman. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. 4 4-4. STEEL SCIENTIST. July 12 —Chairman G. Pierone; Record­ ing Secretary D. O. Harvey. Delegates reports made and ac­ cepted. Motion made to set spare table in PC mess for sea­ men passengers—carried. Under Good and Welfare it was sug­ gested that seamen-passengers be moved into the Cadet^s room, and that they be fed after the crew. It was decided to make up a list of stores needed, and that a com­ mittee be formed to get shell­ back cards for those who crossed the line this trip. ALCOA CLIPPER. July 28— Chairman Vic Moriana: Record­ ing Secretary M. Greenberg. The Ship's Delegate, Lloyd Blanchard. reported that he had been instructed by the SIU Patrolman to advise the membership to straighten out tripcard men who are giving a bad time to the head of their departments. He further informed the members not to wait until sailing day if they are going to quit the ship, and make it hard for the Union to get replacements. It was agreed that he should write sug­ gestions to New York that might help in improving the contract. Report accepted. Motion carried under New Business to have the Patrolman straighten out the As­ sistant Purser. Motion made to take action against tripcards on their last trip if they foul up their work. Under Good and Welfare Brother Mauffry brought up the subject of purchasing an ice-box to keep the beer cold. The Ship's Delegate stated that a three man committee elected last meeting was looking for one. It was agreed to tax each bottle five cents—which would come to $90 a trip—to pay for the box. One minute of silence for . de­ parted Brothers. MALDEN VICTORY. July 29 —Chairman C. Honoroski; Re­ cording Secretary W. J. Walsh. The Engine Delegate reported disputed overtime for Oilers and Wipers. Under New Business, motion carried that the gal­ vanized pots placed on board be replaced with peacetime equip­ ment. Various repairs and addi­ tions to the stores and slopchest were-discussed. ^ 4* ^ BESSEMER VICTORY. July 25 —Chairman John Williams: Re­ cording Secretary Andrew J. Martel. "The Delegates reported 31 full books and three permits. Motion carried under New Busi­ ness that each department take its turn in keeping the laundry gnd reading room clean.' Motion made to have the Delegates speak to the Fh'st Assistant about getting parts for repairing the crew's refrigerator. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. 4. 4. 4. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. June 28—Chairman Chermesino: Recording Secretary Bob Burns. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. The Stewards Delegate reported that cots had been left on deck in the last port and asked that they be taken care of hereafter. He asked that men in the depart­ ment get squared away on their time off. Motion made under New Business by Kelly that men leaving the heads dirty be fined —carried. Under Good and Wel­ fare, the card players were asked tO 'clean-the messhall after the gameis or pay the messboy to do the job. One minute of silence fpr departed Brothers. if if f:... LAHAINA VICTORY. July 18 —Chairman O'Connor; Recording Secretary Brother Hay. Under New Business motion made by Pollins that ship be fumigated in port. Motion carried to in­ form the Patrolman of the Pur­ ser's action in disputing overtime of his own volition, and of his failure to give proper medical at­ tention. Under Good and V/elfare, it was suggested that any­ one thinking of prefering charges, bring the matter before the meeting first to see if it could be straightened out on the ship. The Stewards Department was complimented on the good chow during the voyage, and it was suggested that a letter be sent to the LOG to this effect. Brother Goering suggested that the First Assistant be brought to the black gang Patrolman's at­ tention. One minute of silence for Bi'others lost at sea. 4, 4. 4. FELTORE. July 31—Chairman J. H. Jones; Recording Secretary Judson Palmer. The Engine Delegate instructed his depart­ ment to turn all overtime in* di­ rectly to him and not to give it to the Engineers so that he could have it properly checked. Under Good and Welfare the crew was warned not to drink with the of­ ficers aboard ship. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. ME NOMINATING PERIOD FOP A<S.G ' OFFICERS RONS (JNTll-OCT. 1511-1. QUAUIFICATIOMS FOR CANDIPATES. APPEAR ON PAGES OF THIS ISSUE. ALL NOAAINATIONS AND PROOF OF FLIGlBlLirV AAUST BE INTHFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER AlOT LATER. THAN ANY NOMINATIONS TO MAKE .. . ^^•/VO /A' /)r 0//CB / CUT and RUN By HANK We're still laughing about the super-phony shipowner who got so seasick in his air-conditioned office that he launched a ridiculous pipe-dream for seamen. This landlubbing millionaire tied himself up in watermelon knots in telling the Maritime Commission and the newspapers that if seamen want to raise their standard of living and have job security, pension rights (and perhaps rocket trips some day to the moon) there should be a program where they can join the Naval Reserve—so the gov­ ernment can have these seamen (or stand-by finks) available when required. For strike-breaking or sailing Panamanian ships, may we ask? When will the shipowners start buying and building ships? When will they stop chiseling seamen—especially in foul­ ing up their rights for unemployment benefits? And when will they stop laying up chartered ships thereby throwing thousands of seamen out of jobs? 4> 4' 41 SEATRAIN TEXAS. July 25— Chairman William E. Pepper; Recording Secretary Harry J. Slocker. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. The Delegates reported the standing of the membership. No beefs. Motion made to instruct the Steward to order buttermilk. Un­ Brother William Robertson, a New Yorker, said he was der discussion the Steward sailing landlubbing style up to Connecticut to see his ship­ pointed out that by ordering mate. Brother Johnny Ward, who injured his leg ashore... more buttermilk there would be Brother Richard Martinez, who has been making a home out less sweet milk allowed. Brother of the Del Norte as Deck Steward, was in town and out Henry made amendment to try again last week. Smooth sailing every 47 days to you and sixty quarts of buttermilk and the crew... Chief Steward Thomas "Pops" Foster aboard the one hundred quarts of sweet MV Gadsden wrote a swell letter from Turkey—praising the milk. Carried. Motion carried crew, the skipper, the mate and the hand painted pottery of to ask Patrolman to get vacuumTurkey... Brother Ed Larkin writes saying he's learning to packed coffee aboard. Under speak pidgin Venezuelean down in Las Piedras. He also men­ Good and Welfare various re­ tions that Alcoa ships hit Amuay Bay down there and that pairs were discussed. William. H. he will recommend a few places where the LOGS can be Butts was elected Ship's Dele­ mailed. gate. It was suggested that the Ship's Delegate be changed semi-monthly so that all would The following Brothers will receive the weekly LOG mailed learn the responsibility of leader­ free of cost to their homes: Lynn Gilmore of Pennsylvania,, ship. One minute of silence for Eugene Conrad of Wisconsin, F. L. Carson of North Carolina, lost Brothers. Henry King of New York, Albert De Forest of New York, Ray Tusing of Oklahoma, Dennis Saunders of New York, T. E. Frazier of Virginia, Victor Engel of New Jersey. Get A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any jiurpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose tor which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out 3 receipt for the money, the matter should immediately he referred to Paiil 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. Brother Norman Kirk sent in the tollovring item; He says. "When making the port of Baltimore take it on the slowbell. Brothers. Brother H. Johannsen was taking it on the fullahead one night and woke up the following morning in an embarrassing situation. Beware. Brothers, take it on the slowbell" ... Here are some oldtimers who may still be in town: Bosun J. Pasinosky. Chief Cook L. Lopez, H. J. Lamy. J. D. Lane. Jack Kirby. V. Erikson. J. Bibeau. H. Philip. A. Silvestrl. W. Lieberman. V. Hammargrenn. E. Gibbs and J. Prabs. Brothers, before you go to the hospital read your shipping rules. Read them, observe them. If you're still confused, have iheiii explained by the officials. Don't handicap yourselves and there won't be any beefs... Brothers, the West Coast maritime strike is no joke. The shipowners, with the help of the TaftHartley Law, have created a crisis and are wrecking a part of our shrinking merchant marine in order to destroy the unions. If the special session of Congress doesn't settle this strictly col­ lective bargaining dispute, then the suddenly patriotic shipowners should be a little more ridiculous and turn the whole thing over to .the United Nations. �PagesTen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fxidar, Oetobas 8, 1948 f TBE MraMBEBSmP SPEAKS • V', Of Travel'Shakedown Seafarer Analyzes War-Made Mates; Warns Operating In Port Mobile His Diagnosis: Anti-Foc'sle Fever This required the man to drive on up to New York and back and makes things miserable for Three SIU Brothers, Del Ar­ to West Virginia. the deck force. nold, A. Goldarb and I, were We had just loaded our bags It is of no use to try to get waiting for a taxi in Mobile in the car and were waiting for along with this type of mate. recently, to go to the bus depot, Williamson to get in, when The only way to deal with him Stanley Russel, who runs the is to report him to the Union when we fell into conversation Dixie Auto Travel Service (not officials when you get in. They with a fellow named Jimmie to be confused with the Dixie will contact the company, and Williamson, who was driving up Taxi Service run by Joe Pain due time the mate will get a to West Virginia. looka), drove up behind us. We mentioned that we were He told us that we couldn't letter calling him down. You would be surprised how these going to New York, and he make this trip because William­ jaspers change over night when asked us if we would like to son wasn't licensed to carry the company reprimands them. share expenses going up. We passengers. He passed out his (Name Withheld) struck up a deal at $30 a piece. business cards and stated that he would take us for $50. He ELBOW GREASE WITH A SMILE told Williamson's wife that if we did go, he would charge Williamson $10 for each of us for letting him take us. To the Editor: tar under the red deck paint. Just think what a beautiful deck Oh the majority of the ships, i he would have when the heat it is surprising to see how young the tar and the: Chief Mates are. They are through the red mostly in their twenties or early he didn't get to thirties. Some of them are very for the Bosun showed him fine fellows, who have very good ^hat would happen. judgment, are reasonable, and PLUG 'EM UP get - along fine with their crews. Such mates are a credit to their Another mate wanted to keep profession. We wish them the the ship's side spotless, so he best and hope they reach the had Chips plug all the deck top of' the ladder and, in due scuppers with cement to keep time, become Masters of ships. the water from running over the But there is another type of side! Everytime it rained, the Chief Mate that we can not decks were flooded and of course speak so well about. Lacking he never could keep the ship's knowledge of the job he is fill­ side clean. ing and using screwball tactics. Again, this type mate thinks He is a disgrace to the industry. that he is going to have good The majority of men in this weather all the time, and can't class are wartime products who seem to catch onto the trick of should learn more about seaman­ keeping ahead of the game on ship before sailing as mate in the the work. As a result, when the first place. bad weather comes and the crew He likes to impress the crew can't work on deck, he gets mad tha? he knows' all about the about it, and is ready to take ship. Some even tell you that it out on the first man that they graduated from the foc'sle, comes in contact with him — but if you dig up their past you usually that man is the Bosun find that they only stayed in or the Carpenter. This is another the foc'sle long enough to get reason "why Bosuns get grey." the sea time for their licenses. That means that just when they He runs around the decks like I"' were beginning to learn some­ a chicken with its head cut off. thing about seamanship, they The majority of the Captains Two unidentified crew members of the SS Gadsden, deserted the gang for the bridge. don't interfere with the mate, American-Eastern's "heavy-lift" locomotive carrier, are demon­ even if they know he is incom­ QUICK BOOST petent, for they want to keep strating how an SIU crew keeps a ship in good shape. Photo was submitted by Seafarer Nagy. The Gadsden is making a peace in the family. So, Mister This : type of mate is very series of voyages to Turkey. Mate is the lord of the deck. proud of his accomplishment, for ai he sees himself on a job that, before the wax*, took the oldtime mates years to achieve. You see him walking around the decks with more airs than an admiral, and you see the weird schemes that he tries to To the Editor: tion, all matters pertaining to work on the crew. He claims the issue or re-issue of certi­ that he wants to improve the Enclosed find one dollar in ficates, in Baltimore or else­ ship when he changes everything appreciation for my weekly copy where, are handled through around just to be different from of the LOG. I haven't sailed the local offices of the U.S. the mate who was there before since the war, but I like to keep Coast Guard.) him. up "Vvith the news, Congratula­ He wants to make a hit with tions on the better working con­ the company, so he fails to or­ ditions and wages. I think the FINDS HUGER der tools that are needed to SIU will grow and prosper as TOPS, EXPECTS keep the expenses down. Then long as they continue to be fair he sings the song about having in all dealings, and democratic NO TURNOVER to do the best we can with the within the membership. To the Editor: tools we have. I would like to ask a ques­ He has such an inferiority tion; I hold a wartime AB cer­ I have just made a trip to complex that he doesn't like to tificate with discharges totaling Hamburg on the SS Daniel Huhave an oldtime sailor on the a little over a year of actual ger. This is one of the best This Seafarer is idenliiied as gang. When he gets one, he sea time. Should I send in my crews i have seen in some time. "Henry. AB" by the Gadsden's rides him, in the hope that he ticket for a new one-year ticket, We have a few oldtimers in­ Stevrard, Frank Gardner, who •will quit, and if he doesn't, he even though I am not planning took this picture. Gardner says fires him at the end of the trip. on going to sea in the near fu­ cluding Guy Whitehurst, John Schupstiks, Bill Higgs, and Henry was a good seaman and Young fellows, like himself, ture? a good poker player. are what he wants — the ones If you think I should, can it Johnny Nordstrom. that he can kid with and at the Baltimore, and if so, There is a swell topside on this ship too. I would especially Thanks Crew For Stake same time put things over on where? like to recommend Captain A. To the Editor: without getting into trouble with Leighion S. Bishop C. Klop. He is one of the best the Union. Unfortunately, the Skippers I have ever sailed with, When you're down in Mobile majority of young seamen don't (Ed. Note: According to the not at all like those who won't and have business in New York, know the Union rules very well, Shipping Commissioner in but don't have the necessary and let this type character get New York, men holding war­ give a Seafarer the right time sheckles for the bus fare, what of day. away -with almost anything. time AB certificates will be can, you do? Sometimes that is There is no friction on the a tough question to answer. As to knowing how to keep signed on, where there is an up a ship, he has very little opening, as a "short time" or ship and everything runs very But if you happen to be a ability, and comes out with blue AB ticket holder. There­ smoothly. Most of the gang has friend of the crew of the Daniel schemes, which he thinks are fore, if you hold such a war­ been on here more than one Huger, you've got an ace in the new,~but in reality were proven time ticket, there is no point trip. A guy sure can't go wrong hole. I want to thank this crew impractical years ago by ex­ in changing it until you have to grab this ship—if there are for the collection they took up perienced men. the required three years sea- any replacements. that helped me out -when I • Red Darley needed it. Thanks, boys! I know of a mate who wanted time to get an unlimited ticT "Tiny" Mease Deck Delegate to give the main deck a coat of ket. As to the second ques­ To the Editor: Wartime SIU Member Asks Info On AB Blue Tickets NO UNION We were going to dump the guy when Williamson said he would talk to him. I asked him if he were organized, and he said no, he didn't have to be organized. He showed us passes from Steamship companies — Isthmian, Luckenbach and Lykes Brothers. We told him that we would make the trip whether he liked it or not. He said, threateningly, we'll see about that. We drove off. We had just left the city lim­ its of Mobile when we saw his car following us with three or four more men inside. The car followed us for a while, but we headed for the Florida state line, and lost it just before we got there. The trip went along all right after that. This is just a warn­ ing to the membership of the kind of a skin-racket this fel­ low is running down there. We advise all not to patronize him. Clarance Doby, AS OVER ILLNESS, BROTHER LOOKS TO SEA AGAIN To the Editor: Due to illness I have been at home for a few months, but am about ready to sail again now. I would appreciate having the LOG mailed to me so that I can try to pick a good port with a lot of shipping (I hope), and also be able to try and locate some of my shipmates. I would very much appreciate a copy of the new agreement, and wage scale, if you have one handy. Melvin B. Long Emporia, Florida (Ed. Note: The LOG is being mailed to you weekly, and a copy of the new agreement and wage-scale will be sent promptly.) ATTENTION! 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. �Friday, Octob«r 8, 1948 THE Build Up The Union Funds, Ex-Miner Advises Seafarers To Ihe Editor: Here is what I think: You did not ask me, but I have heard much about the $10 question—so here it is! When I was a coal miner years ago, we had no strike fund, and were little better off than peons. Today look at the miners! And the strike fund is the heavy hammer. So, say I, make it $20. I am not a book man yet; but my only hope is that I will be Boon, for the SIU is the tops, and the more money we have in the kick, the harder we can kick! Here is a little info on our Bosun and his pal Duffy. Brother Engals is the Bosun's name— late of the Caleb Strong—and in Trieste, Italy, Boats and his pal go ashore and meet up with the girls. Of course, they get stewed — really gassed up — and Duffy steals Boats' gal. I found him crying in his beer! COULDN'T BE BEAT SEAFARERS LOG Brrrr! I did hear a little complaint about him, but I can't see how he could have done better. The Chief Cook (I never could pro­ nounce his name) was okay. In fact the Stewards Department was as good as could be ex­ pected. Now you asked for this in the s LOG; so from now on you can ex­ MM; pect to hear from me each trip. I have been holding back wait­ ing for the other guys to write something for us. j. f-'i':-'. But I suppose they were like me, afraid that it was not good enough for the LOG. Don't for­ get what I said—^^make it $20 next time; for in the next two years, we must gird for the battle, and I mean battle. No holds barred. A real live Union is always looking ahead. This is a reminder: Cold And the SIU has blazed the weather's coming. Seafarer trail. A good motto would be: Glen Vinson snapped this pic­ "We lead—Others follow!" ture last winter aboard the So good so far. Thanks for SS Steel Navigator in New the $12.50. Well done! York right after the Big Snow. W. G. (Pop) Rennie Gives you the shivers. All hands had a good time. The Captain, Rasanack I think his name was, was a good guy. In fact it was the best SIU crew I have sailed with so far. The Engine crew was good, and the To the Editor: Steward was a swell guy. Page Eleven q Asks Question On Painting; •m Patrolman Gives SIU Stand (Ed. Note: Because of the many questions raised on ihe subject of Stewards Department painting, the following typical letter is answered by Patrolman Freddie Stewart with the hope that this will clear the air in this matter.)^ To the Editor: To the Editor: I hope this will serve |s a' double-barreled answer to the questions that have been raised in regard to Stewards Depart­ ment painting. The Seafarers International We, the members of the Stew­ Union has fought to divorce ards Department aboard the SS painting from the routine duties Canton Victory, now lying at of the Stewards Department. At the Brooklyn Army Base, wish the same time the Negotiating to disagree wholely with your Committees have been success­ statement concerning the paint­ ful in the fight for substantial ing that normally was done by members of our Department. Our wages which would necessitate whole Department is 100 per­ men in the Department • not cent book members, and as such painting or doing other alien we feel we have the right to work in order to boost their pay. Article V, Section 16, chipping, express our views concerning scaling, and painting, specifically this very important matter in states: "Members of the Stew­ reference to our painting. ards Department shall not be Our contract reads that we are required to chip, scale or paint." not required to paint without This section is in line with the payment of overtime. But it the Union's effort to force the definitely does not state that we employers to equalize work suf­ cannot paint. It is true that the ficiently to render overtime Union has brought about good work unnecessary. Back of this conditions for us, but we have is the desire, first, to distribute plenty of «time in our off-hours work among as many people as to sougee and paint with the possible; and second, to protect permission of the Master aboard, Union members, as human, be­ will then have his own obliga­ and also with the full approval ings, from excessively long and tion to the membership. of our Union Brothers in the irregular hours of work. It is true that today we are Deck Department. One major objective of the in better condition than any whole labor movement has been WANT SHIP CLEAN other maritime union, so let's to shorten hours of work. The work hard and keep it that way. As an SlU-contracted ship, it SIU has done this, and at the is our full duty to have a clean j same time has forced regular KEEP UP WORK ship at all times, and if our. wages up far above what used Now while I am at it, let me Captain wishes us to paint to to be earned even with long salute the New Orleans Branch keep our ship in shape, we feel hours of overtime. for their help toward the mem­ that we shall paint as long as A direct result of shortened bership in regard to hospital we have capable painters "aboard. hours has been increased man­ service. I have been confined in The Deck Department has ning scales. In the Stewards De­ the New Orleans Hospital for a plenty of painting to do, with partment there has been added long time, and all have been overtime, which normally would, the Night Cook and Baker, Pan­ ready to offer me help. They not interfere with our painting. ^ tryman, and Utility Man, whose have kept up their weekly visits, We feel Brother Stewart's ar-' routine work, only a short time bringing the hospital benefits, tide was strictly against our. back, was overtime for the few and keeping us up to date on Union contract as there is no men that were required to do it. what is going on. I hope that reason given in it for him to Take a look at the wage pat­ members in other hospitals are base his opinion on. tern this Union has set from treated as well by the officials Sixty percent of our overtime 1944 to 1948, as printed on the of the Union, and thought as has been derived from sougee- back page of the LOG, Septem­ much of as we are by this 1 ing and painting, and therefore ber 24, wherein, for e.xample, a branch. we feel that where a man is Messman saw his wages boosted Brother Paul Warren is mak­ capable of doing such work, he from $87.50 to $189.97 per month. What reasonable Union man ing the. visits now, and he has should be permitted to do it. would jeopardize this program distiibuted Union Literature Joseph W. Labrosse by haggling over painting over­ around the hospital. The book­ Stewards Dept. Delegate time? let on charges is new to me, and SS Canton Victory Freddie Stewart I hope all will read it and abide by it. It will be helpful to all. I know, for I have almost been a victim of phony charges. Not that I was guilty, but the head of my department saw a chance r to get even with me for some­ thing that happened ashore. Kindly print the enclosed ar­ ticle in reference to article printed in the September 10 LOG by Brother Freddie Stew­ art. Member In Hospital Urges Support Of General Fund LOG TICKLES' SIU PATRONS OF TEXAS BAR To the Editor; I am writing this letter to the LOG to urge all members to vote in favor of the new General Fund Assessment, as a means of union security. I am an oldtimer who was Here's thanks for the weekly issue of the LOG that we re­ a union man before joining the ceive here. Although a little SIU, and I know of the many late by the time it gets down hard struggles that we have had this far, lots of the Brothers are to suffer to gain what we now glad to run across back issues. have. We must protect those For instance. Brother Perry, gains. Steward of the Bull Line, SS The shipowners are very Carolyn, was very much pleased wealthy, and are able to hold to see his picture and comment out against us unless we are in the September 3 issue of prepared financially to hold out, "Here's What I Think." too. To the new members who Another was Brother Ferrara, don't know, I could tell of the who was tickled to see your cor­ many changes since I first started rection in the August 20 issue !to sea; but it is too much to at­ of the same column in reference tempt to tell in one article to to the cross-up in names. the LOG. So I urge all permitSo, thanking you and the Un­ men to get the dope directly ion for your courtesy, we're hop­ from some oldtimer who will be ing that we'll continue to re­ glad to inform them—for he knows that the permit men of ceive the SEAFARERS LOG. today are the membership of to­ SIU Members morrow, upon whom will fall the The Texas Bat duty of running the Union. Each San Juan, PR OS Asks Clarification On Books To Ihe Editor: I am a permitman who has been in the Union over two and a half years on deck. You had an article in your September 17, LOG, called "From The Sixth Deck," by Eddie Bender, in which'he has listed the quali­ fications for membership—if and when the books are opened. On his third qualification he has, "a rating other than Messman, Ordinary Seaman, or Wip­ er." Now I am an Ordinary Seaman who cannot get an AB ticket, because of the eye test that the Coast Guard gives you. But I would like to get a book. W;ould you please put this in the SEAFARERS LOG, for I be­ lieve that many other Brothers are in the same spot, and I would like this to come belore the membership. Harry 1. Lowther (Ed. Note: Eddie Bender clarified this by pointing out that ah Ordinary Seaman who cannot get his AB ticket, but who has sailed in the SIU for three years, and who has ob­ tained his Bosun's endorse­ ment from the Coast Guard It didn't work though, thanks (which they issue on 18 months sea time), as allowed to regis­ to the alert Brothers of the crew ter and sail as Bosun. Thus, of the ship at that time. in this case. Brother Lowther Say hello to the gang at the will be eligible to sail as Council Bar. and thanks for Bosun and get a book, if the books are then open, after everything. sailing another six months.) J. W. Dennis A YEAR AGO ON THE MOCZKOWSKI •r Sips iililli ^liii Keep Her Steady As She Goes 'V We all 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 seme 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 authorised by the department head. Snapped aboard the SS Richard Moczkowski last winter are (left) Waller Bentkowski, Wiper, and Henry Ford Tanner. The ship was under Bernstein's house ilag at the time but is in the boneyard now. Bentkowski wants his old friends ta know that he can be reached at 6022 Duffield. Philadelphia 24. Pennsylvania. •O msI �THE SEAFARERS LOG P«ga Trrelve Membership Views On SIU's New Transportation Rule BOCKSIDE IN BAIE CAMEAU " - ' msmm: Fxldar. Octobir 8. 1948 Feels Fund Rise Gives SIU Power Over Shipowners (Ed. Note: Following are two letters on the new trans­ portation rule adopted by the membership at lAeetings in all To the Editor: ports. The rule was proposed and adopted for the purpose of providing a greater turnover of men on the beach and also Just a few lines in regard ta to,encourage compsuiies to put more ships in service and thus the $10 General Fund Assess­ provide more jobs. The rule is that men returning from a ment. 1 am speaking from a foreign trip who are due transportation money must accept viewpoint that concerns all our the money and pile off the ship.) SIU Brothers who may not To the Editor: ' Now, after six weeks, I'm back realize what a valuable issue this We have just paid off in New on the beach trying to get an­ is. York after a six weeks trip to other ship, and stalling my Hamburg from New Orleans, and creditors. . 1 always have been in favor LONG CAREER I wish to report a very good of building up a General Fund I can show discharges that trip with a clean pay-off. so that when our Negotiating. Committee faced the ship oper-Since this letter is in a more cover my entire career as a sea­ ators about renewing our con­ or less critical vein, I hardly ex­ man since 1939. They show that tracts, they wouldn't hestiate one pect to see it in the LOG, yet I have 75 percent sea time dur­ minute because they will know being a member of this demo­ ing this period. I have respon­ that we have a reserve fund to cratic organization I feel that I sibilities and must work, Taking the late summer sun in Baie Cameau, the Canadian feed and sleep our brothers have a perfect right to voice my simply cannot live on the beach. paper port, are two crewmen from the SS Colabee. At left is My personal opinion is that longer than the operators can personal opinion. an unidentified Fireman, at right is Benson, the Watertender. hold out. (Ed. Note: The LOG is the there should be a provision made voice of the Union, and as such that a man can stay on the ves­ Why? Because this $10 assess­ welcomes critical opinion from sel at least 90 days—since one of ment guarantees and assures the membership. All such the cardinal principles of union­ each and every seaman that he ism is job security. letters are printed.) will have a place' to sleep and I believe that this idea should During this trip the new con­ eat every day that his ship istract went into effect. Prac­ be kicked around and discussed. tied up. And, Brothers, that is By SALTY DICK tically the whole deck crew I talked to at least 50 members one swell consolation, especially wanted to make - another trip, yesterday, and not one was What month of the year do the will cause a fire . . . Do ydu for Brothers who may be thous­ since this one was of such short aware of the fact that this pro­ SIU seamen talk the least? think Napoli, Italy, is the world's ands of miles away from home' duration and all had been on the vision was now a Union rule. February — only 28) . . . Some most beautiful harbor? If not, when and if a strike is called. We had the best Night Cook beach for several weeks before tell Leo Monset, 2nd Steward. SURE OF VICTORY getting the ship. Thus we only and Baker on this trip that I time ago you probably saw You'll be surprised to learn stood to pay off with "peanuts." have ever had the pleasure of a cartoon of me with a flash-light why the audiences in Brazilian 1 have been an active member Personally, I was in debt, and sailing with. We had hot cin­ going ashore at Curacao. The movie houses laugh when Bing of the SIU here in New Orleans, one more trip would have got­ namon rolls or coffee rolls every reason 1 tOok a flashlight ashore Crosby boo-boos. Ask when and 1 have seen some tough ten me out of the red. On my morning for breakfast, hot rolls was because it was dark, and for there . . . Saw a gal in Brazil times here on the picket lines, previous trip, we were on articles for lunch, and hot French bread who fell in love with Bing but 1 always knevv that our Ne-only 28 days when the ship went; for dinner every day. His cakes no other reason. The boys are Crosby. She wrote to him, and gotiating Committee would come into the boneyard. Following j and pastries were not only very still kidding me. . . . Has anyone Bing sent her his picture. She through with banners flying' this, I was on the beach six good, but plentiful. Thanks a seen Pete Lola, the Greek? The paid $13 for a picture frame. proudly, hailing another SIU vic­ weeks before getting out on this lot, Eddie Rohde, you were ast time 1 saw him was in Bos­ She was bored stiff when 1 tory. one, for Bosvm jobs are not so really on the ball, ton in 1945. He was at the Sil­ couldn't sing ... 1 wonder if a They have never lost out in a numerous as one might think. I William L. Kuschke ver Dollar drinking champaigne. foreign money exchange run by major dispute yet—and. Broth­ Today he's probably drinking the Union would be a benefit? ers, that is the tradition of the CREW TAKES SIMILAR VIEW Does any one know? . . . Since 1 SIU! So let's all put our shoul­ To the Editor: think this would only be fair to -Up. read George Swift's article about ders to the wheel and go down Charles Fischer from Brooklyn Boca Grande on Gasparilla Isl­ the line and vote "Yes" for a $10We, the undersigned members the majority of our members once told me the wedding bells and, Florida, I've been thinking General Fund Assessment. Let's of the SS South Star, do hereby who are at sea. We do hereby relate an ex­ were getting -louder in his ears strongly oppose this new amend­ insure our security and keep of going there. One of the boys ment to the transportation rider ample of what this new amend­ every day. (Flash! 1 now hear the SIU banner flying high at in our present agreement, which ment would mean; Take a man le has a wife in England.) . . . got hooked up there and is now all times, hailing our leadership. requires that all members must who has been on the beach for What happened to the beautiful driving a Cadillac. Til be satis­ Smooth sailing! accept transportation and get off at least 60 days. He takes a plans the Arnold Bernstein Co. fied with an old Ford. Victor Miorana the ship, regardless of the length ship going to a European port had? Have you heard any more for an estimated trip of from rumors? ... It pays to buy Ar­ of the trip. This amendment counteracts thirty to forty days. The mail gentine pesos in Brazil or Uru­ our hard won gains for transpor­ is probably in debt for half of guay. In BA there's a law they tation money which we gained his payoff before he starts. He can't sell it over six. . . . Eddie in 1946, and thereby makes it arrives back in the States to a (Whitey) Misloskey from Boston virtually impossible to obtain va­ port in another transportation is one guy 1 can't locate. The cation pay, and makes our zone, and has to accept trans­ last time 1 saw him was at the To the Editor: son, and still remains undefeat­ vacation clause in our agreement portation and pile off the ship in dog-house (Seamen's Church In­ ed, will break out in our newThe good ship Alcoa Corsair uniforms next trip —thanks to accordance to this new amend­ stitute) laughing at a Mickey absolutely useless. We therefore recommend that ment. Mouse movie. He really got a has once again proved itself to our Stewardess, Jermie Rizzuto, be one of the best SIU con­ Ship's Secretary-Treasurer. no radical changes be made in bang out of Mickey. OTHER OPINIONS? the transportation rider in our tracted ships. If not the best! It This man has nothing to look SNAPPY UNIFORMS LIKES DOGS agreement, or shipping rules, has the ability to come through forward to but going right back without a ballot vote being taken into debt again. Therefore, we 1 have always enjoyed having The traditional white caps up and down the A&G coast would like to know how other a dog on board for mascot. The on anything from birth to mar­ with the letters SIU sewed on over a period of 60 days. We members feel in regards to this average seaman seems to enjoy riage. them and sweaters with the A large bouquet of flowers •word "Seafarers" across the amendment. We hereby recom­ having animals around. Til chest, will be the uniforms. We mend other Brother members to never forget the trip 1 made in and a dozen telegrams was sent will forward the LOG "a picture to Mrs. Joseph Martello, wife of 1941 on the SS West Imboden to HOTEL OFFERS clarify their feelings by writing of the team in the near future. our SIU Dispatcher in the port East Africa. A deck hand had a to the SEAFARERS LOG. We In our shipboard meeting forof New Orleans, on the birth gorilla for a pet and one after­ recommend that all names signed September 5 the cz-ew went onTo the Editor: below be printed in the L6G, noon, while 1 was taking a siesta, of a future SIU Stewardess. record one hundred percent to. I am taking advantage of this and that a copy of this letter be 1 heard a noise and awakened to WED-LOCKED concur with the New Orleans, opportunity to let the rank and posted on all notice boards in see this monster coming through recommendation for the new. Gone, but not forgotten, our file of the SIU know of the hos­ SIU Halls up and down the A&G the porthole toward me. A wise General Fund Assessment of $10. guy had locked the door and 1 former Ship's Delegate, Danny Signed: pitality, courtesy and reduced coast. •Thanks to the foresightedness of rates being granted to bona-fide Edgar G. Bukrman, Alexander was trapped. I still say I'll take Byrne, left .us for the holy bonds oizr SIU officials, we have not the dog or cat for a pet. of matrimony, with a vote of seamen at the Victoria Hotel, Janes, James H. Nelson, Robert Ncfffolk. Many Brothers as well Woodward, Robert M. Godwin, Watch your step at Santos, thanks for a job well done, and had to hit the bricks to obtain as myself have put up here. Charles R. Gilbert, William M. Brazil. The Customs want a de­ with four months house fent our new contract. This General There is a good restaurant in Todd, Henry Lanier, John Shu- claration of everything. Too paid by the crew in apprecia­ Fund Assessment might keep us. kas, J. E. Barringer, J. W. much business is going on, they tion. And, as we sent him on from having to hit them two conjunction. These people have donated fin­ Mason, Ismael Galarcs, F. Danan, say . . . Who's the guy who's his merry way on the doubtful years from now. Money talksancially to the Seafarers cause John V. Rooney, C. O. Mreguy, afraid to make a long distance sea of matrimony with our best any time! Charles O, T.ee on severaL occasions, and it be­ R. O. Carter, C. W. Palmer, Jack phone call for fear the ^ cost regards, we voted out of our Ship's* Delegate hooves us to patronize them. D. Brown, Rowland R. Williams, would be too great? He stut­ ship's fund $100.00 as part pay­ I- advise all SIU men to con­ John Ulas, Peter M. Desposito, ters ... Do you know what San­ ment for the movie projector for tact Agent Ben Reese upon ar­ Harry Porter, Valentine Bene- tos means? The translation is the New Orleans Hall. Now we rival in Norfolk about this Hotel, part, Marion J. Akins, James J. Saints — and you and I know can all enjoy ourselves whenever for he assisted in getting these Boland, Louis A. Romero, Arza what Saints they are ... 1 be­ we have the misfortune to lose conditions and is familiar with Smith, Edwin R. Fitzgerald, John lieve the day is near when a our .home on here. Cohul, Robert G. Hauptfleich, certain maritime union, will the set-up. The baseball team, which has Frank S. Milchelh Sr. George Santo. break up. Too much friction won three games so far this sea- 'The Voice Of The Sea' Corsair Men Present Gifts To Wedding, Stork Arrival SAYS NORFOLK GOOD DEAL - •.•.-V/'vUr. -. M.,. �Fridar. Odeber 8, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG AFOUNDRIA'S WINCH REPAIRMAN Crew's United Effort Nets Water Cooler, Soft Sacks To the Editor: Shore Job By BILL GILSTRAP The waterfront is far away. And the morning streets are quietly sleeping; But I see a big ship push her way. And hear her engines leaping. Clear in the dawn-light on the sea. Roll with the swells, the mast­ heads bobbing; Changing watch walking down the lee. And the glistening staylines sobbing. Break out plain in the morning mist. Decks washed clean to hail the dawning. Sleepy fireman knuckling his fist. To greet the day with his yawning. Says Santos Bar Owner Is SIU Pal The job's secure without a slip. And the bonds are good, the gain unfailing; But I'd give it all to ride a ship. No matter where she's sailing. To the Editor: Just a few words about Man­ uel Lopers who runs a gin mill in Santos, Brazil—The America Bar. This Bar has been open since 1936, and it has been patronized by many members of the Sea­ farers who touch this Port. To- The Deck Engineer of Waterman's. SS Afoundria pauses long enough to have his picture taken. He's working on one of the winches. Photo was submitted by Jerry Palmer. Feels Honor Due Men Who Paved Way To the Editor: sheets, mattresses and clean pil­ Andrew Furuseth, our famous low covers. The foc'sles are bigforefather of seamen's unions ' ger and better ventilated than said, when told that he would ever. We have more nourishing be jailed if he did not discon­ and palatable meals, and the tinue his activity on behalf of best of all—we have represen­ at all the seamen who at that time tatives ashore fighting times for our lustful rights, bet­ were suffering beyond human ' endurance, "They can not put ter conditions and higher wages. me in a smaller room than I We have, in most cases, the res­ have always lived in. They can­ pect of the employers and offi­ not give me food simpler than cers for whom we work. I have always eaten. They can­ We have indeed gone a long not make me any lonelier than way since the days of Andrew I have always been. Let them Furuseth, but there are bigger fights ahead of us than ever come!" Whenever I remember the before. When they come, remem­ spii'it of this great fighter for ber what millions of seamen a fair living for seamenf I real­ have saci-ificed to enable us to ize how small my donation in have the conditions we enjoy at the present-day struggle will al­ present. ways be alongside his enormous Then we will realize that noth­ ing is too much to give when it saqrifice. -We have gone a long way since is for something we believe in. then. Our bunks have clean J. F. WunderUch. Jr. W day all the Mississippi scows make Santos, and there are many SIU men who run steadily to South America. They all stop at the America Bar to pick up a SEAFARERS LOG, and to change their money with Manuel Lopers, who gives the best figure in Santos. Some fellows buy their stamps and mail their letters with other Seafarers over a glass of beer. You don't have to worry about being rolled here, for Manuel Lopers is known to all seamen and depends on sea­ men's trade. He was a seaman himself before he opened this place. He told us stories about sea­ men who have missed their ships in Santos, or have made the jail, or gotten into jams, and have found Manuel ready to help them out with money for food and a place to sleep. I asked him if these men ever paid him back. He said yes, that they always come back. He has found seamen to be trustworthy and honest. He sends word that he would like to see Moon Kouns, who used to entertain with his singing, and some of the other boys" who haven't been down that way for a while. Crewmember SS Del Rio Page Thirieea writing, I will make a sugges­ tion. If it is good let it be printed. i' How about publishing in the LOG the rate of exchange of all moneys of different countriA? I believe that it wotdd help alroid a lot of confusion and from fime to time, whenever a change is made because of inflation, it could be published. This wouldprevent seamen from being cheated when they change their American money. This is the first time that I have sent an article to the LOG, but it won't be the last. If this proves to be a good ship, I will stay on for another trip, so you are bound to read rnore about us soon. John C. Vega Fellow Brothers, here are some beefs that I found on the SS Anniston City — Isthmian—when I boarded the old lady on Sep­ tember 18th. Although this ship has been going to the Per­ sian Gulf, she has never had drinking fountains. It seems al­ though the men who have been on this ship could stand drinking hot water, or else they went through the trouble of getting ice cubes to cool their water every time they took a drink. I won­ der what happened when they ran out of ice-cubes? Did they sit down and wait for the ma­ chine to make some more? When we asked the company representative for water coolers he said that the other men had gone without cold water and wo (Ed. Note: Money exchange could do likewise. However, varies from day to day in after we talked it over we got many countries, and, further­ one in our messhall. Note: The more, the disparity between officers got one too. official and un-official rates is so great, that it is impossible With a little bickering we for a weekly paper to keep up were able to get mattresses and with exchange values. Each pillows. Also we received four cases of books and two bundles man can learn the local ex- . change rate when he hits a of magazines. foreign port by reading the I would like to add, that the daily papers or by checking men who made the last trip left with the American Express, a this ship in a general mess. Gear bank or a reputable business was all over the decks, the mess- concern.) rooms were filthy, the foc'sles were full of everything from spirit bottles to nuts and bolts. I Savannah Hospital hope that the next ship these fellows get off the they leave in Cures ^Hopeless' better condition than they did this one. Give the next guy a SIU Patient break, will you? Also they could have left us some sort of a repair list so we To the Editor: could have had things done when Doctor Rogers and his staff we had a chance. As it is the of the Marine Hospital, Savan­ inconvenience that they went nah, Georgia, cannot be praised through on the last run, we will too highly for the wonderful have to endure on this trip. All job they have done in restoring of this could easily have been me to health. avoided if they had left a repair After the staff of the Hospi­ list. tals in Washington, D.C., Balti­ While I'm in the mood for more, and Norfolk had turned down my case as hopeless, I checked in at Savannah. Seeing the possibility of a- successful operation, though an unusual one, Dr. Rogers gave the word, Send in the minutes -of and I was wheeled into the op­ your ship's meeting to the erating room. New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act Eight days later I was up run­ on your recommendations, ning around the wards and of­ and then the minutes can be fering to take on any one twice printed in the LOG for the my Weight for three roxmds. benefit of all other SIU I must report that the Savan­ crews. nah Hospital is tops in food, that Hold those shipboard meet­ its doctors are the best, the ings regularly, and send nurses cute, and that the peni­ those minutes in as soon as cillin needles have cushions on possible. That's the SIU way! them. Ray A. Kaiser Send Those Minutes THEtt'^ B'fUNNIE^T WTTOO^ -91 •; J �Piige Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LO C Seafarers Contract Would Have Saved Cities Service Crewman Friday. October 8, 1948 SEAFARER WINS SCHOLARSHIP ABROAD, ^Continued from Page 3) , by tbe loss of Eddy, it was soon the boats. None could have been He'was not tied in nor did he forgotten. When the deck men used in an emergency. approached No. 4 lifeboat, the The loss of Eddy and the dam have anything which to grip. Suddenly the ship pitched. The Mate ordered one of the seamen age to the boats and the bulk­ -^lifeboat swung out from its to take the same position Eddy heads would not have taken place had the ship been proper­ • moorings and pitched Eddy into had held earlier. The man, an oldtimer, refused, ly secured before leaving port, ?• the' sea. It had happened so and in strong language told the the Brother stated. • quicTcly that the whole deck The company, however, will gang had not yet arrived on hMate and Bosun what he thought of their seamanship. never feel obligated to do these deck. The Brother who related the things without the SIU seeing to Immediately "man overboard" b •'was' sounded. The crew, attempt­ story to the LOG showed com­ it that all provisions for safety ing a rescue, worked its way plete agreement with the old- at sea are met, the Brothfer along the rail with great diffi­ timer. The Bosun, he stated, pointed out. culty and threw liferings into like the Mate, knew- practically SIU IS EFFICIENT the sea. Eddy was seen in the nothing about securing boats, Moreover, he said, a Bosun SIU member Irwin Suall was one of the four American seaa for a brief moment and SIU oldtimers aboard the ship explained to them the proper, such as was aboard would never trade unionists awarded a Ruskin College (England) scholar­ then disappeared. ship for 1948-49. In photo, taken prior to their sailing for The deck gang stood along way to lash down a boat for be sent from an SIU Hall. Any SIU Bosun would know his job England, are (left to right) Brother Suall; Warren Rovitch, the rails watching the churning foul weather. and have the guts to stand up Detroit, Ex-cello Local 49, UAW-CIO; Esther Demeo, Oak • seas., for any sign of Eddy, but SOUND ADVICE to an incompetent Mate who Ridge, Tenn., Local 210, United Gas, Coke and Chemical he did not reappear. The CapThe crew pointed out that run­ threatens the lives of the crew. Workers, CIO, and Ernest Calloway. Chicago, United Transport ''tain, informed of the accident, ning a cable fi-om the padeyes Some satisfaction was gain'fed Service Employes, AFL. A fifth winner is already in England. reversed the ship but the search across the boat's guriwhales to for the crew when the ship pre­ One scholarship is provided by Sir Robert Mayer, two by " was futile. the deck and set with a turn- pared to leave its destination in the British Trades Union Congress, and two through British SLOW RESPONSE buckle would secure a boat for Venezuela. Another hurricane Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. The grants, available to The Seafarer who told the the wildest blow. was reported, but this time the American students with high school education and experience "story stated that no general Instead of this, the Mate and ship was secured for sea in the in the American labor movement or adult education, cover I alarm was sounded when Eddy Bosun used their own unortho­ manner outlined by the SIU tuition, board and room at Ruskin College in Oxford from „went overboard, and it was aldox method (see cut). By the members aboard. October 1948 to June 1949. , most two hours after his disaptime the job was finished, the The Mate and Bosun learned Seafarers who wish to be considered for the Ruskin "peargnce before the rest of the pelican hooks on the boats were, something of seamanship, but it scholarships, which are granted annually, should watch future creW was called to lookout posi­ broken and long gashes had was too late to do any good for issues of the LOG for announcement of the 1949-50 competi­ tions. been ripped in the bottoms of the lost crewmember. tion. Also, the Seafarer pointed out, at the time the deck gang first went on deck the men tried to tell the Mate and Bosun that it was too dangerous to work, but they would not listen. By JOHN LEGGE as a prosperous foreigner in a snobbishness I came onto quite Instead of being cautious, Ed­ war-ravaged country, I always by accident. dy was allowed to go to a very Rosa lived in a run-down sec­ prefer to be inconspicuous and Opening a drawer absently one dangerous position. It was espe­ tion of Palermo. She had a not flaunt my easier living in morning in search of my mis­ cially foolhardy, the Brother clean, trim little body and saw i''"' stated, inasmuch as Eddy was fit to cloth it in bright colors and the faces of those who are striv­ placed tie, I saw, quite alone, a ARIANE, by Claude Anet, Pen­ making only his second trip to soft fabrics of attractive cut— ing to get along in very poor cir­ plain, little white dress, laborious guin Signet, 144 Pages, 25 hand-embroidered at the collar sea and, in addition to being she had the largest wardrobe of cumstances. cents. I. was especially puzzled, since and hem. inexperienced, was unaware of any girl I have ever known. Subtitled, "A Famous Novel of Rosa conducted herself with such the danger involved. Thus he did Rosa glanced up and saw me, Definitely she was not a wo­ Unconventional Love," this facimasterful deception among well- and then buried her head in the not hesitate when shunted out man of "questionable repute." nating stoxy holds the attention to-do Italians at the Clubs and pillow of the bed, smothering on the pitching deck. There was no question about from beginning to end. Provok­ good resorts where I took her, hysterical sobs. After a search of several hours Rosa! She lived for pleasure ing and challenging— the reader with neither boldness nor timid­ ^ for any signs of Eddy, part of I consoled her as best I could and she lived to give pleasure. finds himself translating the ity. She took all in her stride as and finally the crew was posted as lookouts she told me the I took her all over town— emotions and problems of a bril­ though she had always been se­ story of her wedding—or near and the Mate then returned the and one could well be proud of cure within it. deck crew to the job of lashing wedding—and of the little white liant and lovely girl from her the appearance she made. Dress down the lifeboat. dress which she had worked on exotic locale -in Czarist Russia sets the tone ojf a country; for ORIENTAL SPLENDOR for long winter months till the into the terms of his own life, POORLY DONE in a democratic set-up, any goodand the love he has known. Pre­ The boat was secured, but' in looking girl has a chance to fix When she first took me to her day she had put it 'on and conceived ideas are shaken. a manner never seen before by herself up and look as well as room, up four tortuous flights walked down the road toward Without a word of preaching, the most of the experienced men the next. But in Palermo, only in a dingy and crumbling build­ the church and her wedding. universal theme of love is pre­ She had been ashamed to bo ,aboard. a rich girl can hope to have an ing, I stood aghast at the oriental sented freshly and impersonally The deck work wasn't conv- attractive dress. splendor. Silk tapestries of walking on this day, but she in these characters. held her head high: till a fine pleted, however, as the Mate We went to restaurants and mauve, pink and blue, thick Seamen, e.specially, whose then turned the men to secur­ theatres, and one day I took her North African rugs on the floor, Fiat had sped by, splashing mud lives have brought them into ing the other lifeboats which, by and painted lamp shades with over her. " contact with many women and She had turned and fled in 'then, had broken loose from heavy fringes—and her dresses! loves beyond , the censoring theix' cradles. In a curtained closet beside tears. She fled from her family opinion of home communities, If anything had been learned her bed, hung at least a hundred and her festive-minded friends, and who often have come to back down the road, past her beautiful costumes. And later, take a cynical and supercilious when she knew me better, she home and into the city. view of love, will find them­ That. night she had made two opened chests of drawers cram­ selves accepting the worldly ar­ thousand liras. med with more dresses neatly After that her family, friends, guments of Ariane. folded in tissue' paper, silk slips The dates set aside for Then they will receive a jolt and fiance would not speak to and blouses. draft registration have hex*. The more px-ospex-ous she at the end, when these sophisti­ passed, but 18 through 25It was easy to understand how had become the more they hated cated people discover that "One she had afforded them—as long year-old seamen who have cannot put love in its place. Once her.. been out on ships have five as she wanted them. In fact The next day I bought her a born, it invades the whole be­ days in which to register she would often say (as she ran new dress and hired a broken- ing." along glibly in her very fair Eng­ after reaching a U.S. port. down car—the best available. It 4. 4. ' 4. to the beach, which was an lish, while she showed her If the seaman lives in the was my last day in Palermo, and hour's drive through the olive port reached, he should reg­ treasure), this kimono was given AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EXwe drove out through the olive groves in a horse and buggy. her by a First Assistant on an ister at the board nearest his COLOURED MAN, by James I remember that she had the American ship, these silk paja­ trees to the beach.a home; if not, he can get the Weldon Johnson. Pelican Men­ carriage-man lay the top back, mas were from a Mate on a Bri­ address of the nearest board tor Books, 144 pages, 35 cents. so the people could better see tish tanker, this dress from an from the Dispatcher in the A reprint of a justly popular her bright green dress and her American Army Seargent. Many SIU Hall. book first published in 1912. saucy hat with the feather on it. others she had bought in the For men hitting New Johnson was variously a teacher, Aboard ship Ihe arm of the black markpf, with her easy York, whose homes are else­ laxvyer, successful song writer FOR ALL TO SEE Union is the Ships and De­ and US consul, in Venezuela and money. where, the following are the addresses of draft boards partment Delegates. A good Nicaragua. This story of a lightBut there was one thing that I THE ANSWER in Manhattan easily acces­ couldn't understand, and didn't crew, for its own protection, skinned colored man who finally sible from the Union Hall. like very well: When we passed I gleaned she had started in picks its Delegates early, and decides to cross the color line is 80 Lafayette Street, Man­ peasant women, walking bare­ business about the time of the carefully. Have you and your an interesting one, and one that hattan (near City Hall), and footed in the dust beside the American occupation, which is still valid today. The style is 44 Court Street, Brooklyn road, she fairly raised out of Her could give her ample time to col­ shipmates elected your Dele­ a bit on the antique side, but this gates? If not, do it now! seat to beam on them. (near Boro Hall). lect her hoard. 36-year old book still packs the It made me uncomfortable, for wallop. But the answer to her strange The Girl With 100 Dresses Draft Boards Ships Delegates Books In Review �B|sa? Page Fifteen THE SEAFARER SLOG Friday. October 8/1948 MONEY DUE PERSONALS The following men have pay vouchers awaiting them at the.,^^ New York office of the Isthmian SS Co., 17 Broadway. Institute, 211 Walnut Street, JOHN FOLLIS Philadelphia 6, Pa., asks that Bill O'Conner and Abe Goldyou reach him. farb wish you to contact them, 4 4 4 care of SIU Hall, 51 Beaver JOHN C. CARR ; Street, N. Y. SS TRINITY VICTORY Your family asks you to con­ 4. 4. (Voyage No. 5) tact them at 121 S.E. 12th Ave., JOE PERUN Howard Gillespie, $1.33;; Alton Contact your sister, Mrs. Mary Portland, Oregon. Your youngest Yuknis, $4.24; Evald Fak» $2.65; sister has been seriously in­ Hollister, 620 North 3rd Street, Rivers, $5.00; Frederick V. Davis, Vinvent BOSTON Garvey, $5.83; John jured. Toronto, Ohio. $5.00; E. Gorum, $8.00; E. Natvig, SS YARMOUTH Eliasson, $2.65; Earl Young, 4 4 4 4. 4. 4. V. Morton. $1.00; L. Goodwin, $1.00 $2.00. $7.42; Egon Pedersen, $10.07; FRANK PALMER SS EMILIA Z. Williams, $1.00: J. Patrice. $1.00 JERRY CANNON F. Y. Phelps, $2.00; H. M. Black, Charles Kull, ^.48; Robert Your friend A. P. O'Connor Mr. Shell, of Shell Art Gift J. H. Hightower, $1.00; C. A. Krause welded, $2.00; W. Robinson, $1.00; B. Downs, $4.77; Thomas Bourque, $1.00; E. D. Simpson, $1.00; H. Dow­ . wishes you to get in touch with Shop, is anxious to hear from ney, $1.00; C. McComiskey, $1.00; C Elwards, $1.00; H. Whitley, $1.00. $10.07; Andrew Ponik, $1.33; him at 2602 Carroll Avenue, you. His address is 109 Market H. Minor, $1.00; A. Green, $1.00; J Juan Medina, $4.24; Ferdinand Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. W. Depina, $1.00; A. Oyhus, $1.00; G Cleveland, Ohio. Nunziaute, $4.77; Theodore McMerlesena, $1.00; E. Cabral, $1.00; J 4 4 4 4. 4. 4Henan, $1.06; Raymond Clark, W. Bereford, $1.00; J. Pinkus, $1.00; WILLIAM TYRIS DUNCAN JOHN L. NEWTON A. Melanson, $1.00; D. K. Hines, $1.00; $5.83; John Harley, $1.06. Contact Emma McGilvrea^, Your wallet is at the SIU Hall, L. Nagle, $1.00; S. O. R. King, $1.00; Crewmembers who were on Lola Apartments, 2622 San Mar­ 51 Beaver Street, New York— C. McDowell. $1.00; W. C. Hardy, board the following M/V ocean SS MARQUETTE VICTORY $1.00; E. Doane, $1.00; F. McCuire, ino Street, Los Angeles, Calir inquire on the fifth floor. tugs during the time they sal­ $1.00; D. G. Hodge. $1.00; A. Ekiund, (Voyage No. 6) fornia. 4 4 4 $1.00; J. H. Hunt, $1.00; G. H .Tay vaged the vessels listed below, JAMES F. ROUSE 4 4. 4. lor, Jr., $1.00; G. H. Taylor, $1.00; N. are urged to get in touch with Herbert E. Grant, $3.18; John STANLEY E. DUDA Inquire at the Baggage Room, N. Ridley, $1.00; R. Peck, $1.00; R. Abe Rapaport at the offices of B. Gunter, $6.36; James C. MagYour mother and sister wish SIU Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New Brock, $1.00; T. Aldridge, $1.00; R. J. Murphy, jr., $1.00; W. J. Sampson, Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ nusson, $5.30; Wilbur L. Fowler, to hear from you, at 319 Litch­ York, for your wallet. $1.00; M. Soobramoney, $1.00; A. way, Room 1711, New York 4, $4.24; George E. Pickles, $5.30; field Avenue, Elmont, Long Is­ Gabriel, $1.00; C. Willis, $1.00; A. New York: 4 4 4 Roy N. Ingram, $4.24; Albert land, New York. BOB AND BILL BARRETT Trotman, $1.00; G. Edwards, $1.00; R. Freund, $4.24; Peteris, Ozols, M/V Great Issac Bullard, $1.00; F. Daniels, $1.00; P. A. 4 4 4 Get in touch with your mother Saunders, $1.06; Jerker T. Nilsson, $4.24; $1.00; J. Keesley, $1.00; G. On February 3, 1947, when ABDUL R. HASSAN at Peachland, N.C., at once. Charles A. Dispoto, $7.42; Taylor. $1.00; C. E. Smith, $1.00; F. the SS Virginian (being towed Your wife is anxious to hear J. Gardner, $1.00; M. McCatty, $1.00; Michael Cooper, $8.48; Carl V. 4 4 4 from you. Her address is 176 H. H. Franks, Jr., $1.00; R. M. Antoine, to Brunswick, Georgia) broke Silvers, $26.50; Jesus Alto, $6.36; GEORGE TAZZANI West 82nd Street, New York. $1.00; R. Hannibal, $1.00; G. Nichols, away from the Great Issac. Richard R. Adamson, $21.20; Get in touch with Stan Brown $1.00. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Alfred W. Daines, Jr., $3.98; M/V Farallon JOHN LAMBERT NEWTON at 1400 East 93rd Street, Brook­ C. G. Rattigan, $2.00; R. Doucette, Steve W. Cox, $5.30; Carl E. $2.00; J. J. Williams, $2.00; O. EngelRev. P. R. Stockman, Supt. lyn^, New York. When the SS W. C. Latta was sen, $2.00; H. H. Power, $2.00; J. E. Seale, $17.23; Mevin Mason, and Chaplain, Seamen's Church Sweeney. $l00; W. D. Canty, $2.00; L. salvaged and towed to Hampton $17.23. JULIUS^ C.^HOEY. Jr. Melanson, $2.00; W. Lake, $1.00; J, Roads after the Latta ran out Your mother is anxious to Styles. $1.00; A. Edwards $1.00; J, A. of fuel. SS STEEL INVENTOR hear from you. Her address: Anderson, $1.00; D. W. Hunter. $1.00; 4 4 4 B. R. Johansen, $1.00; F. A. Smith, (Voyage No. 76) Mrs. Julius C. Hoey, Sr., 1119 $1.00; S. L. Madden, $1.00; W. H. M/V Farallon SIU, A&G District Mandeville Street, New Orleans. Wlllridge, $100; J. Murphy, $100; R. At the time of the salvaging George W. Rohring, $7.29; Ar­ Burbine, $1.00; W. J. Burbine, $1.00; of the Panamanian flag ship SS 4 4 4 nold G. Heinvali, $7.29; John J. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Ed. J. Amerault, $1.00; E. K. Nutt, FRED PETTINGILL Ionian Leader, March 15, 1947. Laycock, $4.77; Thomas A. CosWilliam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 $1.00; R. C. Wagner, $1.00; J. Hanson. BOSTON .276 Stale St. Joseph Loney, 1515 W. Monroe $1.00; P. D. Vrodm, $1.00; T. Sullivan. The Ionian Leader was towed sitt, $4.77; Joseph G. Pfesster, E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 St., Chicago 7, Illinois, asks that $1.00; N. Richardson. $1.00; J. J. Cox, into Norfolk. $4.77; Harold E. Arlinghaus, Dispatcher - Richmond 2-0141 $1.00; J. H. Penswick, $1.00; W. you write him. 4 4 4 $4.77; Bror H. Johanson, $4.77; GALVESTON SOS'/.—23rd St. Frasor, $1.00; J. McPherson. $1.00; A. M/V Great Issac 4 4 4 Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Manuel B. Battista, $4.77; Furtado, $1.00; W. Lieberman, $1.00; From March 18 to April 2, Stephen Shack, $1.06; Ralph H. J. FOY MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. P. BVownfield, $1.00; P. King, $1.00; Cal Tanner, Agent ^ Phone 2-1754 Write your father at 630 South N. Keyes. $1.00; H. Watson. $1.00; T. 1947, when the SS John Dickin­ Frey, $72.88; James E. Behm, NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. N. Loudon. $1.00; W. MerriweBather, son was being salvaged. $1.06; Richard H. Severson, $4.24. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Palmway and 7th Ave., Lake $1.00; G. C. Patrice. $1.00; L. R. Mc­ 4 4 4 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Worth, Florida. Donald, $1.00; R. Carrington, $1.00; R. M/V Point Vincente Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 S. Parsons, $1.00; E. Sullivan, $1.00; A. SS LEGION VICTORY 4 4 4 NORFOLK ,.127-129 Bank St. When leaving Ponte Delgada, Daniels, $1.00; E. E. Glasford, $1.00; EARL J. LAWS (Voyage No. 4) Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 W. R. Osbom, $1.00; G. Tolliver, $1.00: Azores, May 14, 1947, salvaging PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. Get in touch with your old J. D. Booker. $1.00; R. M. Churchill. the SS Kern Hills. Clarence H. Hughes, $20.14; Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 shipmate of SS Steel Chemist, $1.00; G. N. Clarke, $1.00; C. A. Carr. SAN FRANCISCO ..85 Third St. Walter P. Piatek, $6.36; Sidney, $1.00; E. G. Blake, $1.00. C. Oppenheimer, 51 M/V Trinidad Head Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Charles J. Navis, Jr., $3.18; Norman E. NEW YORK SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce de Leon Beaver St. "Thanks Earl." When she took over the tow Hendrick, $6.36; Frank F. Reese, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2=5996 from the M/V Point Vincente 4 4 4 $6.36; Basil K. Johnson, $8.48; S. R. Lanier, $10^00; Jacob Cooic. SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn W. H. PETERSON $5.00; Jack N. Berger, $5,00; Henio on July 9, 1947, and towed the Tom A. Sanchez, $6.63; Frank J. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Edder, $5.00; K.'A. Kaaemets, $5.00; SS Kern Hills into. New York Lawless, $9.28; Uno LapveteTAMPA .1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Dorothy Peterson, Route 1 T. Blower, $1.00; Christian W. Ladwig, on July 14, 1947. R. H. Hall, Agent Phono M-1323 lainen, $15.90; Homer S. Whitley, HEADQUARTERS... 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Box 333, Lakewood, New Jersey $2.00; Joe Wright, $1.00; G. Kraker, $21.20; Van J. SaWyer, $32.86; 4 4 4 50c; Frank Bloom, $5.00; J. H. Ru­ HAnover 2-2784 wants you to contact her. M/V Trinidad Head dolph, $2.00; J. Buivid, $5.00; James E. Virgil G. Riley, $7.42; Howard K. SECRETARY-TREASURER 4 4 4 Salvaging the SS Sinclair Pearson, $1.06; Albert M. Blazio, Paul Hall EARL McCASKEY Opaline, which ran aground at $3.98; William F. Utley, $4.24; DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Georgia Foster requests that the mouth of Cape Fear River, James C. Ralston, $9.01; David L. Lindsey Williams you get in touch with her. Her January 8, 1948. Blakeney, $14.31. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS address: PO Box 212, Colum­ Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler bus,' Ohio. Joseph Volplan » •inClO(S NOTICE SIU HALLS SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 NOTICE! SS DE SOTO Will Brothers who were on this ship in February 1948 and know the whereabouts of the gear left aboard by Erkki Matinki, OS, please write to him or send the gear collect. Address Erkki Matinki, c/o Maria Moseley, 415 East 73rd St., New York City. 4.4 4 Gt. Lakes District Will the holders of the follow­ BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 ing receipts for money paid in CHICAGO, ni 3261 East 92nd St. Mobile to Patrolman W. J. Mor­ Phone: Essex 2410 ris on the week ending Septem­ CLEVELAND 2602' Carroll St. ber 11, 1948, please get in touch Main 0147 with the record clerk on the DETROIT '. 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 Sixth deck, 51 Beaver Street, DIILUTH . .531 W. Mlrhlgan St. New York, Give your full name Melrose 4110 and book number, and quote TOLEDO 015 Summit St. the receipt number you hold. Garfleld 2112 This is important. Receipt num­ bers: 68128, 68123, and 68127. Canadian District 4 4 4 MONTREAL.. 1227 Philips Square WILLIAM M. OLYAYK VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 Your check is being held for VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. you at SIU Headquarters, 51 PaciRc 7824 Beaver Street, New York. Cities Service Bargaining Unit Still Unsettled Notice To All SIU Members The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the SeafEirers International Union is available to all members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their fagailies and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. (Continued from Page 1) visors within the meaning of the Taft-Hartley law. Previously, the Board certified the Union as -ihe bargaining agent for the men aboard seven CS ships as a result of the over­ whelming victory scored by the SIU in a bargjiining election held last year. But the men aboard PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ships added to the fleet while the election was in progress were To the Editor: ignored. This reversed the ruling which I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the had been handed down by the NLRB in the Isthmian case, address below: where the entire fleet had been certified even though ships were Name added to and subtracted from the fleet during the course of the Street Address voting. Negotiations regarding a con­ State City tract for the personnel on the ships aready certified are under­ Signed way. The brief filed by the Union will be printed in the Book No.. LOG after it has been submitted to the NLRB. �i I - Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 8. 1948 Some men learn the easy way, some men learn the hard way, and some men never learn at all. At first, the Chief Engineer of the Queens Victory, Isthmian, shaped up like the last category, but a good SIU crew and on-the-ball Union representatives turned him into a guy who just had to find out the score the hard way. " The hard-time started as soon as the ship headed out of Baltimore, in early July, bound for the Persian Gulf. Oilers were ordered to work in the fireroom, and when Pete Salvo, Engine Delegate, asked the First Assistant if he had read the agreement, the First answered that he didn't have to—he had instructions from the company on what was overtime and what wasn't. From then on, the Engine Gang had to work from bell to bell, and when they turned in OT, the Chief told the Skipper that they were turning in phony overtime, and refused to mark it down. The Captain finally persuaded him to enter the disputed time. When he was caught paint­ ing, the men put in for that overtime. All this might have been ridculous, but the First and the Chief continued to force the men to work from bell to bell in temperatures ranging up to 152 degrees. Even after the Captain died from the extreme heat, this continued. And in the meantime, the overtime built up. Above, Pete Salvo, Oiler and Fngine Delegate of the Queens Victory (left), and Wilfred Roux, FWT, take in the sights -of Abdan. Prices were too high for any purchases, but there was no charge for look­ ing. Brother Salvo sent in the . pictures appearing on this page, and also the story about conditions on board the Isth­ mian vessel. When the ship returned to Baltimore, the Union officials went aboard and things started to "The shark, above, caught by warm up. From New York, Port Captain Holiday was sent down to straighten out the mess. When Brother Anthony Suzzo, WM the dust had settled, all but a few hours OT had been paid, and those few hours were sent to New only one of the three hooked York for clarification. by the crewmembers while the ship was in the Persian Gulf. Pete Salvo and his buddy, Wilfred Roux, plus five other bookmen signed on the ship for While the man-eaters look another round-the-world trip, just to make sure that the reforms they fought for will not. be neg­ pretty small, they can do a lected by the ship's officers. The First Assistant really learned his lesson, and when the Queens great deal of damage to' an Victory came to New York, he gave Brother Salvo time off to come to the Hall to tell h'v story. unprotected swimmer. Ask the man who's lost an arm or a Looks like he learned the hard way—but he learned. leg to these terrors of the deep. This one won't do any more harm. The stifling heat in the Persian Gulf proved too much for the Skipper of the Queens Victory, Captain Janssen. He was buried in Abdan, after which a Mate from another Isthmian vessel took over command of the ship. Above is a view of the funeral procession as it wended its way through the narrow streets en route to the cemetery. The foremen of the dock workers in Has Tanura lined up for a picture in a playful mood. This port used to be a hell­ hole for seamen, but certain improvements have been made and now seamen have the opportunity to relax for a short while when in that port. At the cemetery the Skipper's casket was lowered slowly into the ground while the rest of the crew stood watching. When Captain Janssen died, the Chief Engineer had no one to stop him, and he proceeded to make life miserable for those men under his command. But he reckoned without the power of the SIU, and he learned a lesson when the ship arrived in Baltimore. Pete Salvo and a new friend, "Broadway Sam," a passenger who was returning to his home in Persia after 52 years in the United States. In the Persian Gulf, the heat WEIS almost unbearable. The temperature sometimes went as high as 152 dgrees. When thai happened, members of the Deck Gang played a hose on each other, but in the Engine Department, it was a-different story. For details, see story on this page. Of course, the situation is not the same on all Isthmian ships. And even on this vessel, a militant crew and efficient shoreside representation guarantiaed that the next trip and all subsequent trips would be better. For details about new contract with. Isthmian see page 1. Ji, � 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 October 8, 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. 41 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ISTHMIAN SIGNS 2-YEAR CONTRACT AT NEW PAY RATE CITIES SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT STILL UNSETTLED SHIPPINGDECLINE TRACED TO WORLD POVERTY NOMINATIONS FOR A&G POST POURING INTO HEADQUARTERS SEAFARERS CONTRACT WOULD HAVE SAVED CITIES SERVICE CREWMAN ILGWU MAKES HEADWAY AGAINST RACKETEERS BOSTON COLUMIST PRAISES SEAMEN FOR WARTIME SERVICE 2 SIU SHIPPERS LOWER RATES TO INCREASE TRADE SAN JUAN SEAFARERS KEPT BUSY BY SHIPPING AND SHOREGANG WORK SHIPPING HOLS IN GALVESTON SLOW SHIPPING ADDS MANY TO MOBILE BEACH WEST COAST STRIKE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR LONG TIME COOL WEATHER BRINGS TANKERS OUT OF LAY-UP TO AID NEW YORK AGENT PAYS OFF YARMOUTH IN NOVA SCOTIA UNIFORM REGISTRATION RULES WILL HELP SEVERAL RATINGS STEEL ARTISAN,JACKSON CALL AT MANILA CREW FINDS RAS TANURA CLUB NO PARADISE YET DEL NORTE'S SHIPBOARD EDUCATION PROGRAM PRODUCES RESULTS:CREW HAS SIU KNOW-HOW SEAFARERS CONTRACT WOULD HAVE SAVED CITIES SERVICE CREWMAN THE GIRL WITH 100 DRESSES SEAFARERS STRAIGHTS OUT ISTHMIAN SHIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/08/1948 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/b5463179f04fe5047620acf0a0997c0f.PDF 6f4f30fe7d7794fa5a0516293eaf7290 PDF Text Text Official OrgaUt Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA •NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15. 1948 VOL. X Nominothns Bud; Voting Begins On November 1 No. 42 TALLY CbMMlTTEE MEMBERS Credentials and technical qual­ ifications of meqibers who have been placed in nomination for offices in the Atlantic and Gulf District elections next month are now being checked at Headquar­ ters. The nominating period, which ran for a month, ended last Friday, Oct. 8. As soon as the checking pro­ cess is completed, the names and photographs of all candidates who will appear on the ballot, will be published in the SEA­ FARERS LOG, along' with the offices they are seeking. In ad­ dition, a brief autobiographical sketch will accompany each can­ didate's photo to help acquaint the members with the men who wish to represent them in 1949. Balloting will begin on Nov. *1, and will continue for two months, ending December 31. Membership OKs $10 Assessment By 88 Percent NEW YORK—Overwhelming approval of a tendollar assessment to build the Atlantic and Gulf District's General Fund was registered by the SIU membership in the referendum which ended on Oct. 8. With completion of the ballot count on Wednes­ day, the Headquarters Tally Committee announced that a landslide of "Yes" votes—88 percent of the votes cast—pointed up the fact that the member­ ship heartily endorsed the move"? t o bolster t h e organization ^ $10.00^assessment to build the General strength of the Seafarers. Fund?" Elected at the New York regu­ A heavy turnout of voters was lar membership meeting Oct. 6, recorded in the early days of the six-ii;an •tally committee be­ the balloting period, which gan the careful process of vote started Sept. 8. Voting was counting Monday morning, Oct. brisk in aU ports throughout the 11. 30 days alloted to the referen­ Record majorities in favor of dum in accordance with provi­ the assessment were chalked up sions of the Union Constitution. in all A&G ports, with the ex­ The referendum stemmed from ception of Boston and San Juan. a resolution introduced by 37 In all other ports the assessment New Orleans Seafarers calling was favored by percentages for a balloting of the member­ ranging from 81.1 in Savannah ship on the question of a ten-dol­ Four of fhe Seafarers elected at last Wednesday night's to 95.5 in San Francisco. lar assessment. The resolution, membership meeting to count referendum ballots on the HEAVY TURNOUT strongly recommended the build­ General Fund assessment, which carried by almost 90 percent. Balloting preferences by the ing of the General Fund as Left to right are J.' Pacheco, Sam LuttrelL J. Murphy and membership were expressed in necessary to implement the SIU Frank Smith. The other two men on the committee were not the form of "Yes" or "No" votes policy of being prepared for all available when photo was taken. in answer to the question: "Are future problems affecting the general welfare. Seafarers in all ports ac­ claimed the forward-looking move of their New Oxdeans Brothers and adopted the resolu­ NEW YORK — The District I comfortable spotlight thi'own on ILGWU's Dress Joint Board. and they would immediately be tion by lax-ge majorities. As Attorney's office, which two them by the ILGWU's dx'ive In their organizing, the men made available. recommended in .the resolution, '•'We shall seek any early ap­ the Secretary-Treasurer then set weeks ago promised the AFL In­ against shops opex-ating under worked jointly with committees of union-busting of ILGWU people. None of the pointment with the District At­ machinery in motion that led to ternational Ladies Garment protection men was picketing at the time. torney to discuss with him the the start of balloting on the Workers Union it would press goons. Terror in the garment district They were standing in small incidents today." vigorously to root out racketeers question Sept. 8. Hochman said further that the px-eying on the industry, pulled came to a halt with the appear­ groups in the street. They were MOVE HAILED a sharp about face this week by ance of Seafarers on the picket- taken in vans to the DA's office ILGWU would continue asking Membership opinion of the the Seafarers for aid as pickets. rounding up union pickets, all of lines. Because the majority of for questioning. New Orleans resolution hailed Later, five members of the "We consider them good union whom are members of the Sea­ its members are women and the fund-building as foresighted farers International Union aiding eldexly men, the gax-ment union Di-ess Joint Board were also men," the ILGWU official said. In the SEA­ The currexit situation ixi the and essential. the ILGWU's curreill organizing called oil the Seafarers fox Ixelp also questioned. FARERS LOG of Sept. 3, oldAt the offices of the ILGWU, garment industry is the second drive against racketeer-protected in conducting the ox-ganizing timer Carl Cowl was among Work on some 30 non-union out­ officials were shocked at the time that gangster elements have non-union jobbers. (Continued on Page 3) All but nine of the Seafarers fits, most of which are in West DA's turn-about attitude. Shoi-tly been the object of attack by the ' were released after questioning 35th Street. Up to the time Sea­ after the raid, Julius Hochman, garment wox'ker's union. The by the DA's office. Those held farers appeared on the scene, general manager of the Dress ILGWU won considex'able px'aise were later freed in $1,000 bail, sti-ong arm men had been ter­ Joint Board, issued the following and prestige in all quarters in the late Thirties when it was and are to be questioned further rorizing the garment workers at statement to the press: responsible for the clean-up of will. "We are surprised by the by a grand jury. The District Attorney's raid 'round-up' of our pickets by the "Murder, Inc.," an organization In alert trade union circles, the took place Thui'sday, Oct. 8 in District Attorney's office. We of ruthles parsasites headed by sudden turn in developments was the 35th Street area, between informed the District Attorney, the notorious Lepke and Gurrah, Shipping circles buzzed last viewed as one packed with great Eighth and Ninth Avenues. At when we last saw him with re­ pi-eying on industx-y and labor week when a Maritime Commis­ danger for all organized labor. 10:30 a.m., 20 detectives, acting gard to our charges against alike. It appeared quite obvious that sion examiner recommended that on orders from District Attorney racketeering in the industry, that SIMILARITY the men were being hauled up the "gi-andfather rights" of any Frank Hogan, began rounding up if he wanted to see or question Incidents of terror in the past shipping line in an established to serve as goats. With absolutely the Seafarers, who were serving any of our officers or any of our few months markedly similar to nothing against them tha^ would as paid organizers for the pickets, to notify us to that effect those perpetrated by the "Mur­ trade be given top consideration hold water under democraticallyif the line applies for a govern­ der" gang touched off the ment subsidy. .administered justice, the men are ILGWU's drive on the hood­ clearly victims of a local witch The recommendation was made lum-protected anti-union gar­ hunt. in the case of the application of ment shops. In the opinion of many trade The particular mystery to ob­ the Pacific Argentine Brazil line, unionists, who recall the infam­ According to the law, all draft registrants, when leaving a Pope & Talbot subsidiaxy op­ servers who have been watching ous Palmer raids of the 1920's, the country, must notify their Selective Service Boards, tmd erating from West Coast ports to the garment industry situation is conviction of any one of the give the following information: (1) the name of the ship they Brazil and the River Plate. If the DA's failure to take any Seafarers could touch off a large are on; (2) the name of the company operating the ship; (3) steps against the racketeering the Maritime Commission acscale series of anti-union moves the port from which they are departing; and (4) the approxi­ element, despite his previous c e p t e d the recommendation, throughout the nation on the mate length of the trip. which it might or might not do, loud proclamations that he would fliinsiest pretexts, sole purpose of This is important, for the Union cannot supply this in­ a precedent would be established not tolerate terrorism. which would be to wreck the or­ formation and, without it, the Draft Board may feel you are Although indictments were re­ to be followed, should such unganized labor movement. attempting to evade them, and issue induction papers. subsidized lines as Alcoa, Water­ turned against two of four goons The sudden change in attitude man and Isthmian ask for gov­ The dates set aside for draft registration have passed, but who invaded the Dress Joint by the District Attorney's office ernment. hacking, shipping men 18 through 25 year-old seamen who have been out on ships Board offices and beat up several came as a complete surprise to were saying. have five days in which to register after reaching a U.S. port. union officials sevex-al weeks ago, those forces interested in seeing Naturally, other lines wei-e If the seaman lives in the port reached, he should register the District Attorney still has the garment industry swept clean at the board nearest his home; if not, he can get the address not arrested either of them. Re­ fighting PAB's application, and of hoodlum elements that have of the nearest board from the Dispatcher in the SIU Hall. ports from the DA's office say there was no indication as to been freely reaping a harvest what the Commission would do. For men hitting New York, the following are the ad­ they are not in New York. through terroristic tactics. dresses of draft boards easily accessible from the Union Hall: In fact, after the DA^s initial Apparently, "grandfather The round-up came as a result 80 Lafayette Street, Manhattan (near City Hall), and 44 promises to bear down on the rights" are not an issue in the of complaints made by two large Court Street, Brooklyn (near Boro Hall). racketeers, his policy has shifted Bernstein case whose status is non-union operators, who have still undetermined. been trying to get out of the un(Continued on ?»ge 3) DA Buries Racket Prebe—Turns On Unions 'Grandfather Rights' May Influence MC's Policy On Suhsldles Attention^ Draft Registrants! ' .fft -V a » u g ^ ij J a 'I » a » • » B » « J a f f •» 'I it ^ ,7 It It tt .7 :( I) f! •/ ;( 't 't .( tM a f I" i ' ' ' '! M r f M J C * 1/ �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 15, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantifc and Gnlf 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 Battened Down The SIU is setting out on a two-year voyage as a well-stored ship fully secured for sea. For one thing, there is the new contract. Its twoyear life establishes the length of the voyage. Its wage clauses, its manning scale guarantee and other provisions •establish the conditions under which the Union will sail. And it looks like smooth sailing. For another thing, there is the new assessment for the General Fund. If nothing else points to smooth sail­ ing, the assessment does. The new dollars in the Union's account mean stable operations in all ports at all times. Never will there be any difficulty in accomplishing the Union's daily routine which is financed by the General Fund. To carry out the figure, the assessment will act as a gyro-stabilizer if we encounter heavy seas. The SIU thus goes into what may be another period of painful readjustment for the entire American Mer­ chant Marine better equipped than any other maritime union. The membership can be proud of their foresight. If the storm, comes, they are ready for it. Who Blew The Whistle? Last week, the police and the District Attorney of New York suddenly took the heat off the racketeers who have been infesting the city's garment industry, and turned on the unions—the International Ladies Garment ^Workers and the Seafarers, who have been battling the return of "Murder, Inc." to power. In a move that had no legal or moral justification, a score or more of detectives swooped into West 3 5 th Street and arrested 42 Seafarers employed as organizers by the ILGWU. The 42 seamen were picked up for "questioning " Nine of them were released under bail for grand jury "investigation," and the remaining 33 were let go. The point is that the 42 SIU seamen were grabbed not because they were doing anything illegal, but because they were seamen, and members of a militant union which was aiding another union in a struggle with gang­ sters. They were organizing the unorganized. Not even the Taft-Hartley Act forbids that. Apparently the 42 Seafarers, particularly the nine bound over for further questioning, are the first victims of a new local witch hunt. If so, it looks good for the. uniofi-busters not only in New York but elsewhere. lii-'' 8h. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT. CIRCULATION, ETC.. REQUIRED BY THE ACTS OF CON­ GRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912. AND MARCH 3. 1933 of THE SEAFARERS LOG published weekly at General Post Office, New York 1. N. Y.. for October I. 1948. State of New York. County of New York, as Before me. a Notary Public In and for the State and county aforesaid, per­ sonally appeared George Novlck. who. having been duly sworn according to law. deposes and says that he is the Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG and that the following is. to the best of his know­ ledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc.. of the afore­ said publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912. as amended by the Act of March 3. 1933. embodied in sec­ tion 537. Postal Laws and Regiilatinns. printed on the reverse of this form, to •wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic & Gulf District, 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. Editor, George Novick. 51 Beaver St.. Now York. N. Y. Managing Editor (none) Business Managers (none). 2. That the owner is: (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately there­ under the names and addresses of stock­ holders owning or holding one per cent of more of total amount of stock.. If not owned by a corportion. the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a firm, company, or other unincorporated concern, its name and address, as well as these of each individual member, must be given.) Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic & Gulf District. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y.. Paul Hall. Secretary-Treasurer. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. 3. That the known bondholders, mort­ gagees, and other sceurity holders own­ ing or holding I per cent of more ol total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state.) None, 4. That the two paragraphs next above giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, ii any. .contain not only the list of stock­ holders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relatluit. the imiite of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also aphs contain that the said two paragrar statements embraci'ng "affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circum­ stances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock a'nd se­ curities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, assosiation, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. 5. That the average number of copies each issue of this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or other­ wise. to paid subscribers during the twelve months preceding the date shown above is 32.340. (Signed) GEORGE NOVlCK. Editor Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of October. 1948. ROSE S. ELDRICE, Notary Public. (My com­ mission expires March 30. 1950. So iar as the seamen involved are concerned, none of them is a "first-tripper," All of them have been around. They, like all SIU oldtimers and many younger Seafarers, saying, in effect, that the Seafarers might as well turn have met up with union-busters and their legal guardians commie—because look what happens to such non-commie before, and broken cops' clubs with their heads—in­ unions as the ILGWU and the SIU. creasing local taxes. They ask no favors. Of course, this commie hack was writing nonsense. So far as the labor movement in New York and Seafarers know too much about commies. They have across the country is concerned, the arrest of the seamen spent 10 long years fighting the commies on the water­ front, while a lot of people who would like to forget must be viewed as the forerunner of things to come. their pasts played footsie with the commies. If union organizers are to be picked up by cops for But the situation demonstrates how the police and organizing, not a union in the nation is safe. the bosses by their blundering tactics feed grist into the Meanwhile, the union-busters played into the hands commie mill. of the commies as usual. The commies are always ready The main fact is that the SIU will not be beaten to take advantage of anything they can twist for their by any such hard-timing. As usual, the SIU will fight to own use. improve the wages and conditions of seamen, and will This week, one of the commies' leading hatchetmen lend a hand when other honest, non-communist unions 3vas pounding away on his typewriter as hard as he could. need help. Personals JACK MAURIER or MIKET TOINER Please send me your address, as I would ^like to send you the money I owe you. John Crews, 260 South Conception Street, Mobile, Alabama. 4) ib $ FRANCISCO MIGUE Your father wishes to hear from you. ^ 4. it, 4. ANGELO MORENO Call Junior She!ton at Circle 7 2005, New York City. 4- 4" 4" MANUEL PASOS S. E. Sampliner wants you to communicate with him. You can reach him through Aba Rapaport, Room 1711, 42 Broad­ way, New York City. ' 4- 4- 4ROBERT CARRASGO Get in touch with your father,. 4 4-4. WILLIAM T. PRESLEY Write to your mother in care of Fred Diggers, Route 1, Box I, Dyersburg, Tenn. Very impor­ tant. 4. 4 4. MICKEY Mrs. David Melendy, your sis­ ter, wants you to know that she is living at South Londonderry, Vermont—Box 428. 4 4 4 LAWRENCE EDWARDS Contact your mother, Mrs, L. Edwards, 9406 Edwards Avenue, Cleveland 6, Ohio, regarding your tax. 4 4 4 WILFORD "DICK" TRACY Thomas "Dixie" Mason would like for you to get in touch witlli him; His address is 332 Unionstreet, Jackson, Michigan. �Friday, October 15. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three VICTIMS OF DA'8 SWITCH IN GARMENT RACKET PROBE DA Takes Heat Off Racketeers, Tarns On Unions (Contimicd from Page I) and -bears a striking parallel to the policy laid down by the Hearst papers in New York which have taken up the cudgels for the anti-union elements in the garment industry, with com­ plete disregard for their gang­ ster taint. A very clear answer to the District Attorney's action came from the SIU, which issued a statement shortly after the shocking "round-up" occurred. Reaffirming its intention of sup­ porting the ILGWU "in its at­ tempt to rid the dress industry of open shop racketeers and gangsters," the Seafarers said it would not be frightened away by the District Attorney. "If the city administration is really interested in promoting industrial peace in the garment area, it should crack down on the hired thugs employed by the open shop operators who have terrorized the garment workers for years," the SIU statement said. Referendum Passes By 88 Penent A sudden switch in tactics of the New York District Attorney's office has resulted in nine Seafarers being booked pending further questioning by Grand Jury. They were employed as organizers by International Ladies Garment Workers Union, which is trying to sign up non­ union jobbers operating with strong arm support of union-busting- racketeers. The nine were the only ones held of 42 Seafarers who were hustled to DA's office for "questioning." Five ILGWU officials were also interrogated. Targets of the DA's witch hunt, all of whom were released on bail, are: Joseph Carroll, Carl Carlson, Louis Holliday, Ervin Moyd, Herman Whistmant, Gene Daniels, William Armstrong, Jack Turner and Thomas Gower. Union Actions Pulled Seamen Out Of Slavery By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Service Representative Everything else has been added by the unions. The law can be read in about 10 minutes, so you can see for yourself. Let's run through the law briefly. It says that on any American flag vessel of 100 tons or more, with some exception, seamen in each department must be divided into three watches, except that on a tug or barge making a voyage*of less than 600 miles they may be divided into two watches. In an emergency, as any sea­ man knows, everybody works as long as is necessary, a point pro­ vided for both in the law and in union contracts. The law specifically authorizes the Master of a ship to call life­ boat drill any time he wants to —which, of course, is just what those Isthmian skippers used to do. / It says that no seaman shall be required to do any unnecessary work on Sundays, or on New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Christmas, wh'ile the vessel is safe in port. The union-busters are fond o: saying that seamen don't need unions because they are amply protected by federal laws. Of course, the people who voice such statements never sailed an unorganized ship. They never went out East on an Isth­ mian ship under the "Isthmian bible" a couple of years ago. Nor are they riding Cities Service tankers these days for an invigorating breath of salt air. They've never gone up against a bucko Mate or Chief Engi­ neer. It is true that there are Fed­ eral laws "protecting" seamen. Measured by 19th century stand­ ards, they do afford a fair bit of protection by guaranteeing at least a three-watch system un­ der most circumstances, a couple of holidays and Sundays off in poit, and one or two other things. However, the Federal protec­ tion sets the very minimum 80-HOUR WEEK standards under which life at In other words, the law allows sea would be barely tolerable. It 56-hour work week at sea. is the unions, with the SIU set­ In practice, the company-minded ting the pace, which have made officers of non-union ships some­ seafaring a dignified profession. times work men 70 to 80 hours OS, FOR INSTANCE a week without overtime, claim­ If anybody doubts this, let him ing that the safety of the ship take a trip on a Cities Service is af stake. tanker, as hundreds of Seafarers For violations of the law, the have in the campaign to bring owner may be fined 500 dollars that company under the SIU and the seamen may be paid off. banner. On a Cities Service ship That's your Federal protection. he will have all the protection Of course there are other laws, the Federal statutes will give but they are highly technical and him—and nothing else. per^in more to procedures than That is why Cities Service will to protection. Now look at the SlU's new be under SIU contract one of these days. When that day two-year dry-cargo agreement. comes, all credit will be due the That's where the real protection Organizers who sailed these ships is to be found. under non-union conditions. For instance. Federal law does not guarantee a full rhanning Let's see just how much "pro­ scale. All the government says tection" a seaman does get from is that the men aboard must be Federal law. If you will look those "essential" to sail the ship. at Title 46, Section 673 of the Very few men are "essential" United States Code Annotated, to move a ship. Captain ratings you will find out. It's not much. might be unnecessary, by a nar­ row interpretation. That is why the Negotiating Committee in­ sisted on a guaranteed , manning scale for each type of vessel when they were getting the new contract. Look at some of the other things that the Union has won. First there is overtime. Then there is penalty wprk, not to mention penalty cargo. You'll find no mention of these matters in the law. They are Union victories. SHORT WEEK The law allows a 56-hour week at sea, a 48-hour week in port. In contrast, the SIU contract says 44 hours at sea, 40 hours in port. The law says nothing about officers doing the crew's work. The Union contract bars this practice. And there are dozens of other points which illustrate the advantage of the union con­ tract over the law. Above all, the Union contract calls for the orderly settlement of beefs. On a non-union ship, a beef seldom is even heard, much less lettled. In fact, the chances are that a man who voices a complaint will be fired in the first port and blackballed. We could go on about the dif­ ferences between a seaman's rights under Federal statute and his rights under union contract, but most of the oldtimers know them already. They struggled hard to win the union wages and conditions which Seafarers now enjoy, and knew what they were doing. If any of the younger members have any doubts about the value of their SIU contract, they can learn it by taking a trip or two on an un-organized vessel. The difference between Federal protection and SIU protection will be driven home—and hard. (Continued from Page I) several Brothers voicing their support of the measure. In the past two years," Cowl said, "the organization—by prac­ ticing operating economies and by developing more efficient machinery—has been able to pull the General Fund out of the red." If the assessment were to be adopted, he pointed out at the time, "it would double our op­ erating and organizational fund immediately.' The economies and efficiencies which have success­ fully brought us out of the hole can be maintained while the Fund itself is doubled for more intensive organizational work." SIU SECURITY A considerable measure of support for the assessment pro­ posal came from Union oldtimera who vigorously stressed the urgency of making the Union more secure at every point. In strengthening the General Fund the assessment will enable the Union to increase organizing activity and bring in more jobs for all hands. The Union wiU be in a favorable position to seek that objective because of the "breathing period" afforded by the new two-year contracts. Serving on the Tally Commit­ tee were Sam Luttrell, Deck De­ partment; Frank Smith, Engine; J. Murphy, Deck; J. Pachecc Stewards; D. Mease, Stewards, and Lars Hillertz, Engine. RETIRING ROOKS Members who forward their membership books to the New York Hall for retire­ ment are urged to mark the envelope with the notation "Atieniiea: 6ih floor," in ©ri­ der to insure quicker hand­ ling 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. Voting In Genera! Fund Referendum PORT •. PERCENTAGE YES NO YES NO VOID TOTAL Boston New York Savannah Mobile Tampa New Orleans Galveston Norfolk Baltimore San Francisco Puerto Rico Philadelphia 54 1300 • 43 188 99 ,389 48 181 540 170 47 134 55 136 10 41 15 38 6 12 31 8 53 22 44 12 2 3 1 8 1 2 9 1 153 1448 55 232 115 435 55 195 580 178 100 157 49.5 90.5 81.1 82.0 86.8 91.1 88.9 93.8 94.6 95.5 47.0 85.9 50.5 . 9.5 18.9 18.0 13.2 8.9 11.1 6.2 5.4 4.5 53.0 14.1 Grand Total 3193 427 83 3703 88.2 11.8 \ �Page Four -T Is E S E A F A R E R S L .O G . Friday* October 15* 1948 WHAT ttmiiK., QUESTION: What personal qualifications do you think a man elected to Union office should have in order to successfully perform his duties? • LESLIE WILSON. Messman; 1 think that any man holding Union office must have some­ thing on the ball, besides meet­ ing the qualifications necessary under the Constitution. A Union official has to have a personality that will help him mix with the men. He should know that there is more to settling beefs than just laying down the law. By this I mean that he must have some tact, and bo able to make the guys understand why a cer­ tain rule is to be followed. That's the way. we get harmony. He should realize, too. that he's in office to serve the membership's interests—not his own. DANIEL CLIFFORD, Cookr RAY GRIFFITH. FWT: Anybody running for a Union office should have the seameifs slant of things. In other words he should understand the ship­ board problems, the needs of the men and how they can be solved. It's pretty clear that you can't just have anybody in a Union position of responsibility. A Union official must be able to command the respect of the men he represents, and he must also have their complete confidence. Also, he should be a determined person, sure of what he is doing. He must know the score other­ wise. no matter how hard he works, it'll come to nothing. • ~ ' A. (Red) CAMPBELL. Bosun: It's not possible to always First of all. I'd say that a can­ Well, one of the most impor­ know the personality make-up of didate for any Union office tant personal qualifications, to the men for whom one is voting, should be sufficiently interested my mind, is that he must be but from reading the LOG and in the Union to acquaint himself honest. And. almost as impor­ getting an idea of the men's fully with the requirements of tant. is that he be the kind of a Union records.^ it is somewhat his rating. Also he should know fellow who isn't afraid to work. easier to decide on the men one completely the Union constitu­ I certainly wouldn't want to see wishes to serve. I believe the tion, the Shipping Rules and the a lazy man in office. Some of men we elect should be able to contracts. A man who wants to the duties of Union office some­ get along with others, this can be. serve his Union ought to be alert times require long hours of hard determined from his previous and on his toes, and always on work. The duties of a Union of­ Union activity. We definitely the lookout for improvements in ficial also make it necessary for don't want gashounds or anyone shipping conditions. He certainly a man to be cool and level­ else in that category. In addi­ ought to ask lots of questions so headed. These qualities make it tion, a man holding down a Union position should be capable he will know all about foreign much easier for beefs to be of handling both Union men and ports, and thus be able to warn settled in a sound way and leave company officials. the men of conditions there. everybody feeling satisfied. J ' V ^ — A ' iilll iiiJ E. F. LAMB. 3rd Cook: He should be a guy with an easy disposition who can get along with all the men. He should also be able to under­ stand the men and their prob­ lems so that when they have a beef, he'll know what it's all about. Of course, you can't ex­ pect a man to understand every guy or be able to get along with everybody, but a Union official must at least be patient with all the men and remember that he is frying to give them service. A guy with Union responsibility should be honest. That's the least we can expect of any man. especially one who has the trust of his Brothers. E. LEINONEN, OUer: JOHN HIGGINS. AB: TOM HONG. Deck Engineer: MARTIN BLUM. MM; ABE GOLDFARB; AB: If we need a Patrolman to come down to the ships to settle beefs, he should be an oldtimer with ten years at sea. anyway. He must know the contract of course, but he must know the ships and the problems of the men who sail them, before he can really understand any sea­ going contract, no matter how plainly it is written. Then he must have the kind of person­ ality that is not awed by brass, but can stand up to all the offi­ cers and company representa­ tives when the crew is right. And. for that matter, he has got to be able to tell the crew off when they are wrong, too. The men holding down the elective positions in the Atlantic & Gulf District should be men of good character with strong personalities. They .should be able to handle men and make order out of the confusion that so often surrounds a payoff. They should be a clean-cut men. hon­ est and reliable. No performers should be entrusted with the guarding of our contracts and conditions. At the same time, the officials should be men who are well liked by the crews and not give the impression of lord­ ing over them. I don't expect supermen. I only-want men who will do their best. Besides having zdl the qualifi­ Of course an SIU official should ihave firm knowledge of cations required by the Constitu­ the Union and its agreements and tion. a man running for Union possess level-headedness. so as to office must be the right kind of be able to handle men and get a guy for the job he is seeking. along with them. He also should He should be a good fellow, the have a reputation from his sail­ kind that is able to work with ing days of being one of the the membership and who is able boys. At the same time he must to win their respect and confi­ be allowed the normal failings of dence. Any man' in. Union office everyone (he wouldn't be human, should understand that all hands otherwise) but have a steady must be treated alike; therefore, character. Many men have some he must be impartial in his deal­ of the qualifications, but the men ings with the men. This doesn't best suited for positions of re­ mean he has to be an easy guy. sponsibility in the SIU should. I believe, possess all of them. We because a Union officieil has to want the best men possible at ,be firm. He should be firmF—but he should be fair. the helm. �Frid«r' Odebtt is; 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Rated Men Find Good Shipping In Galveston Page Hve Phony Jokesters Mar Good Trips For Shipmates By KEITH ALSOP By WM. (Curly) RENTZ GALVESTON — The increase in grain cargoes in this Texas port continued through last week and shipping, therefore, is good. Although there are plenty of non-rated men on the beach, it appears that we will be in need of rated men in the com­ ing week. Two ships, one tanker and one freighter, paid off in this area last week. The SS Michael, a T-2 tanker belonging to J. B. Carras, Inc., paid off in Port Ar­ thur on Wednesday and the SS George Prentice, a Waterman job, held a payoff in Houston the following day. All beefs were minor ones and were set­ tled at the payoffs. BALTIMORE — Shipping has been a little better in this port. •While we had only four actual sign-ons last week, a lot of the ships in transit took replace­ ments which helped a good bit. One thing that has held us down has been the West Coast beef. We have four Calmar ships and a number of Isthmians wait­ ing to get back on their intercoastal runs. There was plenty of trouble on the six ships we paid off. Most of it was provided by a couple of practical jokers on the Robin Trent and the Felix Grundy. The wiseacre on the Trent just. made things inconvenient for everybody.. The character on the Grundy endangered the health if not the very lives of everyone aboard by his caper. WHAT JOKES? On the Trent, the Purser put out a customs paper for every crewman to sign. He left it in the messhall where some very smart lad proceeded to sit down and sign a series of silly names. Oh what a smart chap! But this trick was childish compared to what the funnyman on the Grundy pulled. Let's get back to that customs paper with the phony names. When somebody did the same thing about a year ago here in Baltimore, the ship involved was held up three weeks. Three whole weeks! The ship just lay in the stream with nobody going ashore. The joke was over long before the end of the third week, you can be sure. We'll see how this one works out. One wise guy certainly can foul up an otherwise good ship. What is more, this is the kind of beef the Union can do' very little about. So was the business on the Grundy. Just why anybody would think it funny to put lye in the sugar beats us. Yet that is just what somebody on the Grundy did. Of course, a couple of men got their lips burned before the "joke" was discovered. The Steward got his burned too, be­ cause he tasted the sugar when the Captain asked him too. It was plain luck that nothing worse happened. The Patrolman drank his coffee without sugar; when he was aboard. GOOD SKIPPER We have to hand it to the Captain of the Grundy. At first he was going to call in the FBI and the Coast Guard and every­ body else. Then he realized that the SIU was as anxious to reach the bottom of the matter as he was, and turned it over to us. Well, we will get to' the bot­ tom of it. We know when it was done and some day we'll find out who did it. Whoever it was will be in for a very hard time. If he was trying to square a personal grudge, he sure picked the wrong way to do it. If you have a grudge, call the man out on the dock and give him a beating or be beaten like a man. Don't burn out the mouths and stomachs of the whole crew witl;i chemicals. It's a thing like this, that gives the Coast Guard a chance to pounce. Don't forget, the Coast Guard is always ready to take • over, or thinks it is anyway. Here's hoping that the assess­ ment passed with a bang! Mobile Sees Shipping Lift After Bad Time By CAL TANNER worked over. The men came to the Hall and reported to the Patrolmen. The three of them returned and the men were re­ hired, plus the payment of sub­ sistence for the meals lost and a night's lodging. The ship then sailed with the men aboard. The Maiden Creek, skippered by our "old Pal" Morgan Hiles, came in from the coast on what was supposed to be a run job, but when she arrived here orders came to send her to Hamburg with a load of nitrate, so the crew paid off with transportation and we shipped aboard a new crew. Voting on the Referendum for the $10 General Fund Assess­ ment ended on the eighth, with a large majority of the bookmen in Mobile doing their duty at the polls. The talk around here points to a very large "yes" vote. On the labor scene here, every­ thing seems to be quiet with the exception of the Marine Cooks and Stewards strike against the shipyards. The strike ended yes­ terday when an injunction was granted the yai'ds against the CIO Cooks. I Some of the SIU salts on the beach here at the moment in­ clude Homer Starling, Eddie Pat­ terson, Otis Davenport, J. W. Oberry, L. Holbrook, R. Bunch, Mike "Hynes, J. W. Demouy, J. H. Jones, J. P. Morton, Malcolm Cieutat, W. E. Morse, Claude Hollings, A. W. Gowder, E. Bowers, Charlie Kimball, G. W. Pederson and J. T. Tighe. MOBILE — Shipping in the port of Mobile continues at a very slow pace with only three payoffs and two sign-ons for the week, one sign-on, the 'Monarch of The Sea, being on continuous articles. The other signon was the Maiden Creek. Pay­ offs were the Steel Ranger, Isth­ mian; Monarch of The Seas and Maiden Creek, Waterman. One thir\g we'd like to pass For the week we shipped a along before closing: total of fifty-four bookmen and The hospitals will not take TWO SIGN-ONS eleven permits. We also had you in unless you have a dis­ Likewise, there were two around fifteen or twenty relief charge of less than ninety days, sign-ons during the period, with jobs on the harbor tugs in port, emergencies excepted. During the SS Michael signing on at all of which helped out quite a the past week we had several the point of payoff, and the SS bit. Brothers turned down at the Two ships in transit here this Thomas Cresap crewing up in hospital, because their discharges Galveston. Here, too, the beefs week were the Daniel Lowndale were too old. We managed to were of a minor nature and of Waterman and the Nathaniel have them admitted by explain­ B. Palmer of Mar-Trade, one of were handled at the sign-ons. ing to the surgeon in charge that An unorganized vessel, the the new tanker companies signed shipping was exceptionally poor Winter Hill of the Cities Service up a short time ago. and some of the men had not The shipping picture for the fleet, called in this area during been able to ship in sixty or coming week looks a little bet­ the past week. seventy days. At the last regular member­ ter, however, with both Alcoa If you go to a hospital and ship meeting in this port the and Waterman due to have ships are turned down because your in for payoffs and sign-ons. One membership discussed a timely discharge is too old, contact your topic and one of importance to of the reasons for the slow ship­ Agent and he will see if some­ the Union—the comifig elections ping is the fact that Alcoa hasn't thing can to worked out for you. in which- officials will be nam­ had a ship in here recently and that hurts—as they are one of ed for the year 1949. the biggest operators out of this WEEKLY SESSIONS port. In line with the recommenda­ This week's payoffs weren't as By EDDIE BENDER tions of the recent Emergency smooth as they have_ been for the Agents Conference, this port is past couple of months but, all in A man who is four months ruling on men who have gone holding education meetings all, they weren't too bad. On in arrears in dues and assess­ more than 12 months in arrears every Tuesday. The sessions are the Steel Ranger were the usual ments, and who was not properly in their dues and assessments. mighty interesting, and there is run of Isthmian beefs, all of registered for shipping before go­ Such men are automatically sus­ broad participation on the part which were settled to the satis- ing into arrears, is—according to pended, and they may not be of the membership. Aside from faction of the crew. She had the membership ruling—subject reinstated. Such men have no the value of this program to all been out since April and and the to a $25 fine, in addition to the one to blame but themselves. hands, it seems to us that some beefs had accumulated. fact that he must pay up all The only excuse in these cases pretty constructive ideas ought MATE CURBED such arrears before shipping, or that are acceptable to the Head­ to come out of the proceedings. The Monarch of The Seas did registering for shipping or before quarters Reinstatement Com­ Another phase of the Union's not have any overtime beefs, but retiring his book. mittee (again upon the direction program that is being pressed to the Mate had attempted to fire The only time a man may be of the' membership), is where a the greatest extent here is the two ABs who had signed on in man can prove that he was • in Organizing drive. Everything Puerto Rico. After the Patrol­ excused from paying these ar­ jail, actually hospitalized, or in possible to make it successful is men had squared the bef away j rears plus the fine before ship­ the armed forces. ping, is when he can show proof being done in this port. and left the ship, the Mate again \ The same fine and required of having been confined in a Among the several Seafarers decided to fire the men. He gave hospital or other institution dur­ payment of arrears, stated above on the Texas beach at this writ­ them_ fifteen minutes to get their ^ ing the time of his bad standing. for book members who are four ing are R. L. Wilson, Mai Col­ gear together and be off the, months in arrears, also apply to ship, if not, they would be' There is also a membership permitmen. lins, C. Lynn and L. E. Jarvis. The membership has further ruled that permitmen six months in arrears, or bookmen 12 months in arrears, can only By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER the beach by the following ves­ a Skipper or a Mate put you off be reinstated through the Head­ sels, which called in transit: with the story that the certifi­ PHILADELPHIA — The sta-^ Topa Topa and A. K. Smiley, cate wouldn't be necessary, be­ quarters Reinstatement Commit­ tus of shipping underwent no both of Waterman; S S Steel cause your discharge will get tee in New York. Men who are not that far in arrears may, how­ change in this port last week. Flyer, of Isthmian, and SS Rob­ you into the hospital. ever, be reinstated in any of the Things are still rather slow, des-' in Kirk-of Robin. I repeat, for your own protec­ Branches. In any event, the arpite three payoffs, because re­ As in other ports up and down tion insist on a Master's certifi­ rear fine is not to be waived placements were few. the coast, voting on the referen­ cate. under any circumstances, other The Bull line ships Monroe dum for a ten dollar assessment And while on the subject of than upon presenting proof of and Rosario came in from Puer­ for the General Fund came to shipboard illness and injury, one of the acceptable excuses to Rico and both paid off fast an end here on Friday. Possibly here's another bit of advice. If listed above. and clean. As usual, most of by the time this is being read one of your shipmates should be In the event that a bookman the boys didn't want to leave the results will be known. injured on board a vessel, do pays off a ship and intends to re­ the Island run and only a small not sign any statements. It is main ashore indefinitely, it is HAVE IT COMING number of replacements went to not necessary that you do so. wise for him to retire his book. these vessels. Before I forget, I want to of­ Such a statement, no matter Remember, it can always be Our other payoff was the SS fer a few words of advice in how innocent-looking it may ap­ taken out again when he is Coral Sea, of the Coral Steam­ the interest of our Brothers' pear at the moment, may be ready to ship. ship Company. There were a welfare. If and when you are in­ used by a company lawyer to Retirement is a bookmember's few disputes on this one, but jured, or suffer an illness aboard ease your shipmate out of his privilege, as set forth in our ship, be sure you get a Mas­ just compensation. the Patrolman squared ' every­ ter's certificate attesting to the Play safe! Make no statements Constitution. Anyone in good thing away to everyone's satis­ —and sign nothing! fact before you leave the ves­ faction. Quite a few replace­ standing is entitled to do so, and I guess I better sign off now ments wgnt to the Coral Sea, sel. This should be done no there is no charge. There is and all hands are now looking matter how slight your injury or before I start sounding like a sea-lawyer. Until next week, much more to gain than lose by forward to a good trip to illness. You are entitled to this certi­ good sailing to everyone, every­ doing so, if you are going to re­ Greece. main ashore awhile. Several men were taken off ficate, so insist on it. Don't let where. From The Sixth Deck Slow Shipping Still Holds Grip On Philly • 'vL. :y �THE Page Six New York Has Jobs For Deck Men But Other Departments Go Slow SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 15. 1948 TAMPA HALL HAS ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — Rated men, all are expected to be inside at After that, registration especially those in the Deck De­ 7:30. partment, will find shipping cards will not be stamped by the somewhat to" their liking in this Dispatcher at the door. port, but the men of the other If an emergency arises where a Departments aren't faring too man is later than one-half hour, well. Black gang men in some he can present his excuse to the ratings are finding offerings on Dispatcher and, if valid, will be the board, while Stewards De­ credited with attendance. partment members have small Just plain stragglers and slow­ pickings. pokes will not receive credit for Cause for the sad state of af­ the meeting. It's up to them to fairs in the Stewards Department see to it that they get to the is partially due to the lay-up of meetings on time. Most of the the Evangeline. * She has an­ members get there on time, and chored down here for awhile, there is no reason why everyone and the Stewards Department can't do the same. men put on the beach are hard Just in case you're a little hazy to absorb in other jobs. as to the meeting place, it's the The regular business of the Roosevelt Auditorium, ICQ East week for this port centered 17th Street, just off Fourth Ave­ aroimd the paying off of the nue. Any East Side subway to 'Seafarers in the Tampa Hall listened to the radio broadcast of the classic baseball contest Kathryn, Elizabeth, both Bulls; 14th Street will put you in the as a bunch of landlubbers known ashore as the Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves tried the Evangeline, Eastern; Steel neighborhood. for each other's scalps in 1948 World Series. Indians routed the Braves, four games to two. Recorder, Isthmian; Raphael Semmes, Caleb Strong, Water­ man. All ships paid off in good shape with the usual number of beefs disposed of by the Patrol­ men. Sign-ons weren't too many but, TAMPA—For the time being, just recovering from another with a good number of ships in shipping is really booming, and storm. During the early part of transit calling for men, the week's for the first time in many the week the southern section tally wasn't too bad. We signed monthswe have shipped more had a bad blow, but now the on the Topa Topa, Waterman; men than we registered. Of storm is headed out to sea and Robin Kirk, Robin; Steel Re­ no further damage is expected. course, all hands are keeping corder, Isthmian; and Chrysanthy their fingers crossed. Very few oldtimers are on Star, Intercontinental Steamship the beach due to the spurt in Business in the port has also Company. The ships in transit shipping. Brother Jimmie Jones picked up, due mainly to the were visited by the Patrolmen is around. He was just released payoff of the Bertram Goodhue, and what beefs had come up from the hospital and is in good South Atlantic, and the usual were squared away. number of Waterman vessels shape and raring to go. Alfred SHAKEDOWN TRIP which hit here. In addition, we Ortega, Johnnie Williams, Harry have one Alcoa ship per week Simmons, Pop Williams, and J. The Chrysanthy Star had been in lay-up for quite awhile, and calling here and last week we C. Duncan are all relaxing down is now tankering in the coast­ had two tankers in Fort Lauder­ here. Before the Goodhue signed wise trade. We expect her in dale calling for replacements. The good ship Florida goes back on there was the annual port in two weeks with the usual number, of beefs that come up into drydock the first of next inspection and the Inspector in a shakedown run after a long month, but she will resume op­ really noticed everything. Noth­ eration on the fifteenth. The ing was omitted and vjjien the iay-up. The port'of New York now Eastern passenger ships are due boys signed on they were cer­ has the new registration rules in to start running into Miami tain that the vessel was ship­ effect, with the suggested soon and this will necessitate shape from stem to stern. Voting on the General Fund changes which were adopted at making more trips to Miami. assessment went nicely. We cast This garden state of Florida is the last membership meeting in­ more votes here than ever be­ corporated in them. They've fore and, when the ballots are been posted conspicuously counted, we expect that the as­ around the Hall, so everyone can sessment will be carried by a see how to register. It's a good Coffee time is something all Seafarers are accustomed to, large majority. No one seems to idea to become thoroughly fam­ aboard ship and ashore. Here Ralph Seckinger, Tampa Dis­ iliar with them, so there will be NEW YORK — Trading your mind an assessment aimed at patcher. keeps tradition going as he brews some fresh java no misunderstandings later on. overtime claims for time off is bettering the Union, and that's as it should be. for the boys relaxing in the Union Hall. Misunderstandings bring to definitely against SIU policy, and mind another matter, which often always has been. causes much confusion. When a However, it's something that man enters the marine hospital turns up every now and again. after a payoff, he should firpt The other day, it was October 11 The following named trip 17. PIETRO PAULIN, P-3-5030 10. JAMES F. JOINES, TC come to the Hall and register. to be precise, we paid off the carders and permitmen who filed 18. GEORGE A. SIMON, TC No. 8577 That is, if he wants a back-dated Bull Line SS Elizabeth over at their applications for probation­ P-3No. A-5457 11. JOSEPH KITCAS, registration card when he is dis­ Pier 22 in Brooklyn. To our 19. MURRAY WM. SMITH, ary membei'ship and whose ap­ 1424 charged. surprise, there was only one man plications were approved by the P-3-4019 12. IRVINE B. LEDDON, P-3The only exception to this is who claimed any overtime for 20. BLAS R. VEGAS, P-3-663 4007 when a man is removed from the docking in San Juan. The ship Committee for Probationary 21. GIDLOW WOOD, P-3-1615 Membership in November, 1947, 13. RICHARD L. MARKLEY, ship and taken directly to the docked at 8:30 a.m., and this man may apply for their books in P-3-5175 In order to facilitate the work hospital. In such' a situation it was on the watch below, namely person at Headquarters or may 14. LOUIS C. MUSSOLINI, of issuing the books, tripcard is, of course, impossible for the the 12-to-4. apply through the mail if in an P-3-6948 holders and permitmen are adman to register at the Hall. After a while, everything be­ outport: 15. GAETANO PAGANO, Pvised not to apply for books if came clear. The Mate disputed HIT THE HALL 3-1238 their names do not appear on 1. GENE T. BRYAN, TO No. this man's' overtime. He said 16. WESLEY A. PALMER, TC the above list. RememberA-972 Sometimes men hang around that the man had agreed to let No. 5082 books are still closed! the beach a couple of days, turn the overtime ride so that after 2. JOSEPH I. BOOKER, P-3into the hospital and then a the ship had docked all hands 10957 couple of weeks later show up at could go home. 3. GEORGE CLARKE, P-3the Hall for their back-dated Well, Brothers, you know that 241 card. Not having registered be­ the SIU has been against .this 4. FRANCIS T. DICARLO, Just arrived! Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS fore going to the hospital, they sort of thing since our beginning P-3-482 LOG for January through June, 1948. Description: are out of luck. So, brothers, hit in 1938. You know that a man 5. JAMES K. DUBOSE, -TC the Hall fust and register if who trades his overtime for time Complete and unabridged, bound in sturdy tan buckram No. 11019 you're going into drydock. off would be smart to have his with dates lettered in gold. Price:* $2.50 per copy, ^the 6. JESUS GARCIA, P-3-117 One more matter before clos­ gear all packed before the cost of binding. Copies are excellent for reference, home7. MARVIN E. GORDON, Patrolman comes aboard. ing: use or just plain browsing. P-3.1488 This stuff used to crop on Bull The biweekly membership How to order: Call in person or write to the Head­ a. WILLIAM meetings in the port of New Line ships in particular. We P-3-226 quarters baggage' room, 4th Floor, 51 Beaver Street, York start at 7 P.M. A half- hope we won't see any more of 9. HANSFORD T. HOOVER, New York 4, N. Y. P-3-6938 Shipping (h Upgrade In Tampa; Surge In Miami Expected Soon The Patrolman Says On Overtime Probationary Books Await 20 Permitmen They're Here —- 1948 Beund Logs �f riday/ Octobwr 15, 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief NEW YORK — Chairman. Earl "Bull" Sheppard, 203; Recording Secretary, Eddie Parr, 96; Read­ ing Clerk, Lindsey Williams, 21550. A&G Shipping From Sept 21 To Oct. 5 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED lOTAL ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED accepted. Motion carried to open discussion on the policies of the Union as recommended at the last meeting. There was discus­ sion of the issuing of books to permitmen. It was pointed out that it was the policy not to is­ sue more books than we have contracted jobs. It was the opinion of the members present that this was a good policy. In the discussion of our policy of helping AFL and other bona fide Unions in their beefs the meeting was of the opinion that we should at all times extend such aid. Discussion included the re­ lationship of the Union with the companies. Here it was pointed out that every member should do his job and live up to the con­ tract, in order that the Union would be in a strong position when bargaining for further con­ tracts. Meeting adjourned at 12:20 P. M. Philadelphia minutes were read. Motion made to non-con­ Boston 25 90 21 44 30 22 36 88 cur with that part of the minutes New York 215 190 190 595 166 148 152 466 pertaining to a Patrolman being Philadelphia 33 40 37 110 49 37 32 118 placed on the coming ballot for Baltimore 183 174 112 469 127 99 79 305 election of officials. Under dis­ Norfolk 82 68 55 205 30 32 35 97 cussion it was pointed out that Savannah 11 8 10 29 6 5 10 21 13 the membership of this Union Tampa 11 11 35 33 26 •23 82 is on record to cut expenses Mobile 127 131 126 384 70 .63 56 189 126 113 wherever possible, and it was felt New Orleans 166 405 137 103 167 407 that by not putting this office on Galveston S3 36 14 83 61 48 33 142 w the ballot it was in line with the San Juan (No Figures Available) membership's recommendation. San Francisco (No Shipping Due to West Coast Strike) Motion to accept the rest of 852 785 768 2,405 709 583 623 1,915 Philadelphia minutes. Motion GRAND TOTAL. carried to non-concur with that PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. man's report was made and ac­ pai-t of the New Business in the cruises, after which time she will pay off in Boston on October 24. D. C. HaU. 43372; Reading Clerk, cepted. The Dispatcher reported Mobile minutes regarding key Further, he reported that he had Ray Oats, 25128; Recording Sec­ 83 registered, and 142 shipped. men on the shipping list for 90 The Balloting Committee's re­ days or more and unable to ship covered the SS Yankee Dawn in retary. W. C. Luth, 896. port was accepted. The tele­ being kept on the shipping list. Portland, Maine last week. Two The minutes of all Branches Under discussion it was brought Waterman ships are due in to having New Business were read gram from Assistant SecretaryMOBILE—Chairman, L. Neria, out that this is not in line with load grain and one may payoff. and accepted. All special min­ Treasurer Robert Matthews in 26393; Recording Secretary, J. L. The educational meeting last regard to having a Committee our Shipping Rules. The rest of utes of Branches were also ac­ Carroll, 14-G; Reading Clerk, H. Tuesday could not be held, but elected to count ballots on Sat­ Mobile minutes were accepted. cepted. The Agent's verbal re­ urday, October 9, accepted. J. Fischer, 59. it is expected that regular meet­ Motion carried to non-concur port was made and accepted. All with that part of the minutes ings will be held hereafter as communications were accepted. Brothers Red Scales, Fred HethMinutes of Branches having from Puerto RiQO pertaining to a there is so much of general in­ Under New Business a motion coat, A. H. Criss, Monast, Dail, New Business were read and ac­ Patrolman being placed on the terest to cover in them. Report was made by R. Muntinga that Harris, and Jarvis were elected cepted. Puerto Rico minutes to serve on the Committee, with were referred to New Business. coming ballot for election of accepted. The Patrolman re­ ported that the SS New London Brother Red Scales acting as Cal Tanner, Agent, reported that officials, and to accept the rest alternate. One minute of silence Mobile is the lay-up port, with of the minutes. Discussion had been paid off in Portland, for departed Brothers. Meeting the result that many men come brought out the same reasons as Maine, today with all beefs set­ adjourned at 8:00 P. M. with 90 in on run jobs and register in applied to Philadelphia. Com- tled before hand. The Dispatcher members- present. mimication from Sal Colls, San reported 90 registered, and 88 this Branch,_^thus increasing theX if % Juan Agent, regarding additional shipped. The report from Head­ direct and drastic action be taken percentage of men registered to GALVESTON EDUCATIONAL those shipped. He reported that personnel in that port. It was quarters to the membership and against all men who miss their ships after taking the job from the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ MEETING, Sept. 28 — Chairman many West Coast ships are com­ moved to refer this communica­ the Hall. Carried. The Secre­ cial report for week ending Sep­ Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording ing into this Port for lay-up, and tion to the Secretary-Treasurer. tary-Treasurer's financial reports, tember 18 and 25 were accepted. Secretary, R. Wilburn, 37739; that the MCS, and the. MFOW Under New Business there was a and the Secretary-Treasurer's re­ The wire from Robert Matthews, Reading Clerk, Jeff Morrison, have picketlines around the Ala­ motion by Shuler that a Tallying port to the membership were ac­ Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, re­ 34213. Committee be elected for the bama Dry Docks. However, SIU purpose of tallying the ballots on garding the Balloting Committee cepted. The Patrolmafi's report men are given clearance to go The minutes of the educational the $10 General Assessment Ref­ was accepted. A Balloting Com­ was accepted. The Dispatcher meeting for September 21 was aboard their ships as usual. He erendum, with instructions to mittee was elected to count bal­ reported 110 registered, and 73 read and accepted. Motion was further reported that the Secre­ Various nominations commence work Monday at the lots on Saturday, October 9. A. J. shipped. tary-Treasurer has been asked to for union offices were made at made and accepted to open dis­ come to Mobile at his earliest Melanson, W. J. Prince, W. W. Union Hall. Amended by Algina, cussion on the new two-year con­ that any man elected that does Whitford, William McKenna, F. this meeting. One minute's sil­ tract, as was recommended at the convenience to help plan renova­ not report for Committee work P. Failla were chosen to serve. ence for our departed Brothers. last meeting. Question by S. tion of the building, as he has Monday, be replaced by a man to There was no New Business. Un­ Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Pearson as to the rider now in had a great deal of experience in be selected at a Special Meeting der Good and Welfare various with 128 members present. effect on the majority of our this line in other Halls. He con­ Monday morning at the Union members hit the deck on the » » » ships. Brother Alsop explained cluded by warning the members Hall. Carried. Motion by Wil­ subject of the Shipping Rules. GALVESTON—Chairman, Jeff that, according to this rider, a about loitering on the streets be­ liams that this Committee be One minute's silence for departed Morrison, 34213; Recording Sec­ man is only entitled to transpor­ low the Hall. He pointed out used to check the credentials for Brothers. Meeting adjourned at retary, L. E. Jarvis, 46976; Read­ tation when he gets off the ship. that if this continued the SIU candidates for the 1949 General 7:50 P.M. with 105 members ing Clerk, G. Brightwell. The rider was read, and all were might get undue discredit by the Election of Officers. Passed. The present. of the opinion that this was of actions of one or tv/o of its mem­ Agent's verbal report was ac­ % if % The Galveston Branch minutes benefit to the Union, as it would bers. He asked the membership cepted. The Financial report was TAMPA — Meeting called to for September 22, the Galveston speed up shipping, and in some as a whole to take action on this accepted. The Dispatcher re- Order at 7:00 P. M. A quorum financial reports for September cases break up the homesteading matter. Motion carried to accept was not present so no regular 24, and October 1, and the educa­ of a ship. Question as to why meeting could be held. A volun­ tional minutes for September 2$, the Bosun received a $25 raise teer Balloting Conunittee was and October 5, were read and ac- while the rest of the crew only called for, to . be on hand Satur­ cepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's $i2.50. Brother Morrison day morning, and J. L. Jones, A. financial report for September 25, pointed out that this extra $12.50 Ortega, and E. G. Ohman, volun­ and the Headquarter's report to for the Bosun was to compensate ported a total of 595 men regis­ teered. The Dispatcher reported the membership of September 22 him for the loss of high-man the Agent's Report. Patrolmen tered, and 466 shipped. There 35 registered, and 182 shipped. were read and accepted. Minutes overtime on Saturdays, Sundays, Jordan and Morris made their re­ was general discussion under Financial reports for September of Branches having New Busi­ and Holidays, which he got un­ ports and were accepted. Under Good and Welfare. One minute 24, and October 1 were made. ness were read and accepted. The der the old contract, and which New Business it was moved and of silence was observed for de­ The Agent reported that ship­ Agent reported on the shipping the Union wished to change in carried to non-concur with that parted Brothers. The meeting ping has been good for this Port, picture in the Texas area, and order to prevent the Bosun be­ part of the San Juan Minutes adjourned at 8:00 P.M. with with a full crew being shipped pointed out that there were four ing used as a handy-man. There about putting a Dispatcher1,555 members present. to the Bertram Goodhue. Busi­ Isthmian ships due to hit these was general discussion of the Patrolman on the ballot. Motion ness has picked up for the past ports between now and the next duties of each man in the three carried to elect the Balloting » Committee. C. Kimball, John Brother Alsop Morris, J. Porter, C. Spencer, C. BOSTON BRANCH — Chair­ week, and the Branch is ih good meeting,, with some of them pay­ Departments. man, J. Greenbaum, 281; Reading shape with several ships due in— ing off. Water-man has two or pointed out that every man has McNorton, Louis Neria, and Orlie Clerk, E. B. Tillcy, 75; Recording none, however is scheduled to three ships that are known to be a job to do and that, if he fails Price were elected. Charges Secretary, L. N. Johnson, 108. payoff. Most ships call for a few coming in, and there may pos­ to do it, he throws the work over were referred to the Trial Com­ replacements. The board now sibly be more. Therefore, con­ onto his shipmates. Such a man The Communication New Business of Branch min­ has several jobs on it, and there tinued good shipping is expected gives the Union a blackeye. mittee. from Headquarters was accepted. for this area. The Agent ex­ utes was read and concurred in, are no takers. Lake men are be­ Brother Alsop recommended that The Balloting Committee's report plained that the MFOW and the ginning to flock in as though with the exception of Philadel­ the next meeting deal with the phia, where the part dealing they had heard that all that was MCS have a picketline around policies of the Union throughout was accepted. One minute of was observed for dewith the adding of a Patrolman necessary was for them to make the SS Weaver, which is due to its histoiy in its relations with silence parted Brothers. Under Good and to the ballot was non-concurred a trip to Tampa and they would transfer to another company other Unions. Meeting ad­ Welfare, it was brought out that with: and the Puerto Rico New be shanghaied. This is far from soon, which would put her un­ journed at 12:31 P. M. Charles Avera, who was injured Business, which was non-con­ true, as these men haven't a der the SIU Contract. However, on the SS Alcoa Pioneer on curred with. The Agent reported chance to make a ship since full the policy that was outlined in G ALVESTON\DUCATIONAL November 17, 1947, has been un­ that there have been no payoffs book and permitmen are taking the Agent's conferences would be MEETING, Oct. 5 — Chairman, in the Port of Boston during the the jobs. The shipping list in carried out. Agent Alsop con­ Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording able to contact all of the wit­ nesses of the accident. It would last tw6 weeks; but that he had Tampa is all non-rated men— cluded his report with thanks to Secretary, R. Wilburn, 37739. be appreciated if any of the men covered the payoff of the SS ABs and rated men in the En­ the membership for their coop­ aboard this vessel at that time Minutes of the previous edu­ eration in helping keep the Hall Yarmouth in Yarmouth, N. S., gine Department can always cational meeting were read and clean. Accepted. The Patrol{Continued on Page 15) • and signed her on for two make a job in a few days. ^• �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October IS, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Insults Chileans — 'Atom Bomb Carrying' St^l Flyer Master OremarMen Turn Diplomats Battles Eight-Day Blaze In Bombay The Master of the Ore ship Oremar missed a good Isthmian's Steel Flyer headed into anchorage at Bombay, India, expecting to chance to cement American-Chilean relations a few weeks drop off a general cargo of goods, but before it reached its berth it was struck by a ago, but the SIU crew came to the rescue, according to "j ~ " 77: ^ ' fire which burned for eight days and caus:d the crew aboard to be accused by a loca Seafarer Edmond L. Eriksen*"; (Apparently the friendship of nawho.sent an account of the tions was not his dish. newspaper of manning a' incident to the LOG. GRACEFUL REPLY ship carrying atom bombs The Oremar was in Cruz The crew, sensing . that this and bacteria-warfare weap­ Grande. She had passed quaran was a matter of diplomatic pro­ tine and was on port time. There tocol as well as a question of ons. The strange turn of events •which befell the Flyer were re­ lated to the LOG this week by William Mcllveen, Messman, who paid off the Steel Flyer October 1 when the ship arrived in New York. According to Mcllveen, the Steel Flyer arrived in Bombay harbor on June 21 and anchored in the stream. Early ihe next morning the air was suddenly rent with the sound of a terrific explosion from No. 5 hatch. The crew rushed to the scene and found flames shooting to the After a brisk bit of fire fighting the. Bombay smoke eaters mast tops. The alarm was sound­ take time out for some of the Steel Flyer's coffee. ed and fire fighting gear was broken out and put to work. For almost an hour the crew commenting on the fire, raised straight news story. In fact, Mc­ fought the flames in gearing heat the question as to what was this llveen managed to pick himself that buckled the plates of the mysterious fire which proved so up a few bucks from the local deck. Finally the flames were difficult for the firemen to cope newspapers by selling them pic­ with and when seeming out tures he had taken, two of brought under control — almost would suddenly burst into flames. which appear here. simultaneous with the arrival of The newspaper then suggested the Bombay Harbor fire fighting to its readers that there was a In spite of the difficulty met in Bombay, the Steel Flyer dis­ brigade. strong possibility that something charged what cargo remained, The fire was far from being sinister was afoot on the Flyer pumped out the water which had out, however. For eight days "as it is common knowledge that caused a 14-degree list and con­ the Bombay smoke eaters play­ American ships carry atom tinued its trip on schedule, ar­ ed their hoses on the hold as bombs, bacteria warfare weapons riving in New York on October the blaze smoldered on and off and other means of death and 4. Commenting on the trip, Mc­ and occasionally broke into destruction which pose dangers llveen said, "It was a good trip flames. to Indian people and property." in spite of the trouble met in Actually, relates, Mcllveen, the Bornbay. Some of the men were SCARE STORY ship was carrying general cargo unnerved by the experience, but It was because of the reluct­ of sulphur, lampblack, automo­ we had a good bunch aboard and ance of the flames to die that biles and such items in No. 5 the affair was taken in good the ship was accused of carry­ hatch and were total losses. stride. It did look for awhile ing atom bombs and bacteria- The" other newspapers, report­ though as if the Bombay firemen warfare weapons. The Bombay ed Mcllveen, showed more re­ were going to stay aboard per­ communist newspaper "Blitz," in straint and covered it as a manently." X was to be no work done by any of the crew except watch standers. Moreover, the weekend was coming up, and Saturday anc Sunday were to be holidays for the celebration of the anniver­ sary of Chile's independence. Now, shore leaye in Cruz Grande has beefi forbidden by the Chilean Government for many years. But on this occa­ sion, the company agent, the company loader, the quarantine doctor and the American Con­ sul came aboard and pleaded with the Master, Captain R. Redding, to allow the crew ashore to participate in the fes­ tival, presumably as unofficial representatives of a friendly United States. The Captain, however, refused. shore leave, decided to soften the slap-in-the-face which the Master had given the Chilean nation. Aft*!r a couple of boat­ loads of Chileans finally visited the ship as part of the independ­ ence day celebrating, the Sea­ farers sat down to compose a gi-aceful reply to the invitation they had received from the ci­ tizens of Cruz Grande. The text of their note follows: "To the citizens of Cruz Grande: We the undersigned members of the crew of the SS Allegheny Crew Asks Revision Of Foc'sle Card The crew of the SS Allegheny Victory, whose resolution pro­ testing Army-like regulations of the Aramco Seaman's Club in Ras Tanura was published in the October 8 LOG, has submit­ ted a resolution asking that the standard foc'sle card placed on the ships by the shipping com­ missioners be revised and brought up to date with present day conditions. EDMUND ERIKSEN The resolution which follows was signed by all hands: Oremar wish to congratulate the citizens of Cruz Grande and "Whereas, the present articles their great country on the day (foc'sle cards) is not up to the standard of present day condi­ of observance of their independ­ ence. tions, "We were unable to join you "Therefore, be it resolved that at your generous request to be the present card be abolished en­ present at your celebration tirely, and a new one conforming ashore, but you brought the to present day conditions be is­ celebration to us. sued in the immediate future, "Such pride in one's country and that the Union take such is to be greatly admired. We action as is necessary to bring salute you. this to the attention of proper "If such a feeling of neighborauthorities in Washington, D. C." liness and benevolence were pre­ valent throughout the world to­ ASK QUICK PAYOFF day, we would not continue to The crew further suggests that live under this cloud of war the Articles should read: "The which is forever present. Again ship must payoff in the final port we thank you, the citizens of of discharge in the continental Cruz Grande, from the bottom United States, or (when return­ of our hearts." ing in ballast from a foreign The entire crew of the Ore­ voyage) the ship must payoff at mar signed the letter. the first port of loading in the continental United States." No doubt the crew is av/are that the present foc'sle card is Check the slop chest be­ based upon federal statutes now in effect, and their intention is fore your boat sails. Make that efforts be made to have sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of these statutes revised in order to have minimum conditions, imder all the things you are liable the law, boosted up toward the to need. If it doesn't, call the standards now obtained by the Union Hall immediately. Union. Check It—But Good Six days after the first blaze broke out -water was still being played into No. 5 hatch through a hole in the deck. Brother William Mcllveen's camera caught the firemen hard at work on what looked for awhile like a permanent job. - �Frid&y. October IS. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings jii i Port Engineer in New York told CITY OF ALMA. Aug. 29— him that a room was going to be Chairman C. Moore: Recording prepared for the Night Cook and Secretary J. Pursell. The Deck Baker, so that members of the Delegate reported some disputed Stewards Department would not overtime. There was some dis have to be quartered with the putcd in the Engine Department Deck Department. A Wiper had been called for in Honolulu, but none was avail X X \ able. Under Good and Welfare STEEL AGE. Aug. 29—Chair­ there was discussion of a fight man P. P. McGrath; Recording in the messroom in which Secretary J. T. Vallelunga. The crewmember had been Injured Ship's Delegate reported" that the It was decided to make up grievance committee had had complete repair list before ar three meetings since the last rival in New York. One minute ships meeting and had a full re­ of silence for Brothers lost at that perishables were put out port to hand to the Patrolman. aea. before they rotted in ice box. A He reminded all hands to have X X SEATRADER. Aug. 28—Chair vote of thanks was given the their foc'sles thoroughly clean man Frank Boyne; Recording Stewards Department for clean­ before payoff, and instructed the Secretary W. R. Gogerty. All liness and good food and cold membership that no one was to permits and Books were collected drinks. The crew went on rec­ pay off until getting an okay by the Delegates. The Deck De­ ord as stating that it was a good from their Departmental Dele­ Under Education the partment voted that OS Steel be ship with good officers and crew, gates. Brothers were told by the Deck given another chance to ship and a satisfactory trip all around. Delegate Karrman to study the One minute of silence for de­ The Ship's Delegate was asked Union Contract. Motion carried parted Brothers. to see the Captain about wiring to have the grievance committee in for a draw upon arrival t X X and the Patrolman check with Fumigation of the ship was AZALEA CITY. Aug. 30— the Steward on his requisitions. asked. The Patrolman would be Chairman John Lane; Recording asked to see about changing the Secretary Charles Scofield. There Motion carried to make up a list Oiler's and Maintenance men's was a motion under New Busi­ of donations to the Merchant foc'sles so that the Oilers could ness to have the Ship's Delegate, Marine Library Association. One be in one foc'sle. The Ship's John Lane, see the Captain about minute of silence for Brothers Delegate was asked to s^e the painting the crew's quarters and lost at sea. Captain about sougeeing and showers. Carried. Motion to painting the rooms. One minute remove the potato peeler fi-om of silence for departed Brothers. galley and install shelves for the By HANK benefit of the Baker. Motion For the good and welfare of the Brothers we would like to to have the slopchost checked by illustrate the importance of the medicine chest aboard ship with the Patrolman ])etoro signing ar­ this news item:. "Six hundred miles from Southampton, England, ticles. Vote of thanks to Stew­ in answer to a radio request, a doctor was transferred by lifeboat ards Department. One minute of XXX from a passenger liner to a freighter, to treat a seaman seriously silence for departed Brothers. COLABEE. Aug. 21—Chsiirman ill from an infection. The American freighter lacked penicillin 4. 4. ROBIN HOOD. Aug. 29— Matthew Sams; Recording Secre­ necessary to prevent further spread of the seaman's infection." XXX Chairman Gustav Thebe; Re­ MEREDITH VICTORY. Aug. tary Francisco Armstrong. The We would like to know definitely how .much of various medicine cording Secretary Paul Bislline. 29—Chairman Gordon Marbury; Ship's Delegate asked that beefs is stored on all ships. Is the amount greater for longer voyages The Deck Delegate reported that Recording Secretary Edward be brought to the meeting and than the short ones? For example, penicillin can cure and prevent a repair list had been given to the Yancey. Deck Delegate James not discussed around the ship. illnesses and it can, like a snap of a finger, save a life at sea, Chief Mate. The Engine Depart­ Saliba. Engine Delegate Edward No beefs reported by Department too. The ship's delegates should check medicine supplies, especial­ ment Delegate reported 65 hours Yancey, and Michael Eschenko. Delegates. Motion by Brother ly before the ship leaves American ports. He should continue to disputed overtime and stated Stewards Delegate, made their Mahan under New Business that check on them while the ship is out in foreign waters. Some that the* Patrolman would be reports. Minor beefs and some the Patrolman investigate the unexpected day out at sea or in a foreign port your shipboard consulted about the number of disputed overtime. Motion car­ launch service in Bale Cameau medicine may save yours or your shipmate's life. Wipers that this ship should ried to have the Patrolman take and take the matter up with the XXX carry. He asked that the ship care of the water situation. Un­ Master. A petition was signed Brother Henry Clemens from Chicago, who says he'll be be fumigated. Under Good and der discussion it was pointed out by many members to have a grabbing any ship he can gel. tells us his parents really enj.oy Welfare it was pointed out that that the water was so hot that a Brother removed from the ship reading the LOG every week. Furthermore, if he ever hits the innerspring mattresses were man could not take a bath=ap- for being a disrupter and Jedda. Arabia, again he'll buy those odd Arabiaii stamps for coming apart. Vote of thanks to parenlly because the Engineers trouble-maker. One minute of his railroad-working, stamp-collecting father... Bob "Standby" the Stewards Department. It wanted to save water. Motion silence for departed Brothers. High says his shipmate. Arnold "Tommy" Thompson, the Q^was decided to have the library carried that the Department timer. is in town right now. XXX changed in the first port. One Delegates make up a repair list. NATHANIEL B. PALMER. XXX minute of silence for lost One minute of silence for de­ Aug. 21—Chairman Terrance M. Harold Farrington was asking where his shipmate Henry Brothers. parted Brothers. Jones; Recording Secretary Beckmann, could be nowadays. Another shipmate, Frank Bose, if ii Joseph M. Aimee Jr. Terrance met Harold and laughed, telling Harold, "1 still have your poem== FAIRLAND, Aug. 29 —Chair­ M. Jones was elected Ship's the one called '1 Learned About Women From Her'"... One man R. French; Recording Secre­ Delegate. Under Good and Wel­ Brother bought a lot of dates in Persia. However, he couldn't tary J. Boyles. Motion carried fare it was suggested that extra bring them ashore here. The Department of Dates, Vegetables to accept the minutes of previous fan parts be procured as soon as and Tea-balls (as we'll call the agency) confiscated these Persian meeting. Delegates reported 32 possible. The Steward stated dates. So, Brothers, save your money and don't buy Persian books and 3 permits. No beefs. that when the night lunch ran dates to bring home. W. Paschal nominated for Ship's out in the ice box, another plate Delegate by J. Boyles. Second by 4. 44. XXX could be obtained from the dairy C. Turner. Carried. Motion car­ Here are a few oldtimers who may be slill in town: SEATRAIN TEXAS—Aug. 22 box. The Stewards Department ried to see the Chief about the W. Walsh. C, J. Biscup, George Simpson. R. Garcia. F. Bruggdirty wash water, and steam —Chairman Windborn; Record­ was given a vote of thanks for ner. M. Dorfman, A, S. Thorne, D. E. Bragg... As requested, leaks in galley. Under Good and ing Secretary Pepper. The Dele­ the excellent food. It was de­ the LOG will be going free of cost every week to the homes Welfare the Steward asked that gates reported the standing of cided to make up a repair list. of the following Brothers; Carroll Kenny .of Minnesota. Fred­ cots be taken care of and linen the members, and stated that One minute of silence for de­ erick Swanson of Massachusetts, O. L. Ragland of Texas, Leo not-be left on deck. He warned there were no beefs. Under Old parted Brothers. Dulle of California, Norman Hyde of Louisiana, E. G. Kelley that linen would only be issued Business, foc'sle keys and new of Alabama. Antonio Lipari of Maryland. J.oseph Pehm of for pieces returned. One minute mattresses were discussed, and Ohio. W. W. Bunker of Florida, Ted Daly of Louisiana. Neil of silence for departed Brothers. the Steward reported on what Boyle of New York. Wilbur Coutant of Kansas, William Ayhad been done on them since cock of North Carolina, John Mina of Louisiana, John Zhimeck ast meeting. Brother Zarkus of Pennsylvania. B. F. Pace of Kentucky. Robert White of reported that the Cook who Louisiana. Clyde Parker of California. ouled up in New York had been 4. 4. 4. given a new shipping card. Mo­ Brothers, we hope the day never comes when the New York tion carried imder New Business 4. t 4. police will arrest some Seafarer just bcause he's wearing a white JOHN W. BURGESS, Aug. 29 to assess each member ten cents cap, while, he's buying a cigar or a hamburger... Well, the —Chairman Jahies Lee; Record­ to defray costs of Delegates at­ Brothers on the beach sure read everything they can. One Brother ing Secretary S. Lagayada. De­ tending to ship's business in port. with an Irish name was reading a newspaper—it's called the partments squared away with no The fund is to be in the care Irish Echo. And recently we heard of one Brother who faithfully beefs, reported Delegates. Under of the Ship's Delegate, and is reads True Story. This magazine is full of hot, cold, and tepid Good and Welfare there was 'dis­ never to exceed ten dollars. stories of marriages, romances and divorces. We'll still take the cussion on the ringing of the Brother Phelps suggested under comic magazines... Ever hear this joke before? It might make you breakfast bell, as some members Good, and Welfare that a ten laugh. After a thorough examination the dentist scratched his complained it woke them up un­ minute meeting be held before scalp, tilted his head, gave the patient a professional smile and necessarily, but it was decided the payoff to discuss various yOVRVHlOti / said—"Well, your teeth are okay, fella, but your gums will have beefs with the Patrolman. The to continue ringing it. The to come out." Yak! Yak! Steward told the crew that the Steward was asked to see to it F YOU ARE GOINGTOEWTERA MARINE HOSPITAt, TRV10SD TD THE NEAREST HALL FIRST AMP REGISTER ... SO THAT YOU CAN SET A BACK-PATED CARP WHEN YOU SET OUT. CUT and RUN �• Page Ten THE SEAFARERS •;•• . • '. ' .••• ir,'-.' • ' '•• •' LOG Friday, October IS. 1948 ' THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Big Fish, Tall Stories, No Logs Made Voyage Of Leacock Pleasant HOW TO PLEASE EVERYONE AT ONCE at the payoff, but action wasn't The shipping in Mobile didn't To the Editor: The last trip was different taken since the ship was going look too bad, except that there from the one before. There was to the boneyard in Mobile. In were seven boneyard jobs in five a Skipper aboard the Stephen Mobile he was told in very days. However, the stack wasn't Leacock by the name of Captain plain words that it was his last painted out on all of them—if (Cutie) Kuda, plus a couple of warning. We ha^ a good gang that means anything to our performers. The Skipper and the from New York to Mobile, and cause. performers were pulled in Bal­ a Bosun that was hard to beat, I almost forgot to mentioji, that in Dingwall the sword fish­ timore. The Mate was warned to by the name of Forjatin. ing was going full blast. We The refrigerator broke down stay off the deck or we would picked up several swords for in New York,' and the standby take the necessary action. Next to Philadelphia, and a crew had to eat ham and corned souvenirs and the boys caught word about ^ the "paddy wagon." Willi for the last couple of days. enough fish to keep the Cook In the Quaker City, while load- After working on the boxes for cleaning fish for an hour-and-aifig coal a couple of miles from five days, they worked for ex­ half. They were damned good eating. There were all kinds, but the end of the bus line, three of actly one day. More trouble and headaches the best was cod and smelt. The us started back for the ship. for the "stupid" Department! We Captain, "Windy" Oliver, bought No, we didn't make the jail. used the best food first to keep ten pounds of sword fish for us. They merely gave us a lift back to the ship to save us a long from losing it. We stopped at We had fish galore, and fish left Wilmington, N.C., and picked up for night lunch. hike. Thank you again! The crew was agreeable to my We made a good trip to the three tons of ice to bring her writing this. Captain Oliver was city of Cherbourg, and thence on in. When we tied up, the Captain "Cuties" replacement. He to Rouen, France. The battle o box smelled like a well-used does shoot the bull a lot, but has Rouen was interesting, but the sewer. a lot of bull to back it up with, casualties were minor. The Arab also. At the payoff, in Mobile, guard, on being ordered out o!' he said to tell his old crew that the messroom by the Bosun, he was going on the SS Good­ went into action and bit the end hue, and would be glad to see of the Bosun's thumb off. It's a any of them back with him. cinch he won't be back on a There wasn't a log the whole South Atlantic ship for a long trip, and the payoff was fast. According lo Ray Pourciaux. who made this sketch, life time to come! Rouen, though, is C. Gann, Cook a good town—the prices are bet­ of a bellboy on the Del Norte was nothing short of rugged. ter, and there is more for your money. PLENTY OF WORK Back to Dingwall, Nova Scotia. If your requisition is cut, The Deck Department worked or if the food is not up to par, better than 37 hours straight notify all three Delegates at through. I have pictures of them To the Editor: I want to thank Hank for the once so that the ship will not as we were going out. More write-up in the September 3 sail until the matter has been about the Chief Mate: After Here jye are in the land of LOG. The article was mailed to straightened out. working day and night, he in­ plenty, where everyone lives on me by my family in Detroit. It is the responsibility of sisted on three tarps for the native fruits and vegetables. You the Steward to check the hatches, instead of one that was can eat a lunch of grapes, drink They read the LOG in preference stores before the ship sails, necessary. In the meeting he was a glass of spring water, and gaze to the hom-e-town paper. and any complaints made far voted off the ship to teach him at some of the band painted pot­ Thomas E. Foster at sea won't do the crew any that he wasn't running a crew tery and imagine what a great good if they have to eat short Chief Steward on a sailing ship or a non­ artist you will be. I wear my rations or poor food. union tanker. The vote was not The Leacock's Black Gang Arabian turban, though I found M. V. Gadsden to take his livelihood away from delegate Lekmos (right) with it was quite obsolete, as this type him, but to educate him. He fellow crewmsm, Irish, or of thing was discontinued 21 AT THE END OF THE TRAIL was warned again in New York Patty, as the boys Ccilled him. years ago this month. Well, that is why they call me Pops. I am just slow on getting around. It is certainly remark­ able how the new regime is streamlining things over here. The fair sex has even discon­ tinued the veil. However when you are so many years yoimg, yoii simply have to let the styles roll along. SAW THE SIGHTS The gang on here is fine. They have enjoyed some aftemons off and have taken in the sights. We are all looking forward to seeing the Patrolman at the payoff, due in New York on October 20. Pop Foster Finds Western Dress Popular In Turkey Chief Stewards Texas SIU Man Wants Pop To Have LOG To the Editor: How about putting my Pop's address on your mailing list for the LOG? Everything is fine in Texas, only they aren't being fully in­ formed about the Seafarers. Best regards, and thanks. Jerry J. Palmer According to Whity Gann, these are the back and brains of the deck department. Leonard Wallfry and Les Clark haul in the line following the Leacock's departure from port. (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ ing sent to your father, as you have requested.) The best part of the trip arrives for these crewmembers of the Navy tanker Shawnee Trail who are all smiles ae they w^ the payoff. Left to right—Morgan, Pumpman; the Bosun; Bruce Denton, Deck Maintenance and Delegate. Ship was in Marcus Hook. Photo by John Clamp. �.Friday. October 15. 1948 THE SEAFARERS Crew Has Money Problems: Master Takes It, Cabs Don't To the Editor: There were a number of men logged on this trip of the Arizpa to Germany, and we of the crew feel that under the circumstances most of these logs were sunjustified. In the first place those, who couldn't make the sailing time at Hamburg, September 9, were held up by the poor launch and taxi service and not through any fault of their own. At all times the men running these taxies and launches prefer cigarettes to money, but between 3:00 and 7:00 A. M. it is practically im­ possible to get a ride unless you have cigarettes with you as a bribe. The boys — not being black-market operators — didn't ing following the first night ashore. In all departments the Patrol­ man who pays this ship off in the States will find plenty of beefs stemming directly from the attitude and high-handed policies of this Captain. Luis A. Ramirez LOG Feels Labor Unions Sole Fighters For Better Way Of Life In World To the Editor: A ToK.,,. American Labor is on the march. Millions of men and women workinff oersons are fiifhta to live ing for a chance to live better lives. Whenever they win, life Again in Bremen men were re­ fused shore leave for 41 hours, including Saturday, and then were logged for minor infrac­ tions. The Steward was logged for giving the Baker time off to visit his wife in Norderhan, de­ spite the fact that both the Stew­ ard and Baker were good men who did their job to the full satisfaction of the entire crew. WELL-KNOWN RECORD The 12-4 Oiler was logged wages and bonus to the amount of $56 as well. Captain Hurlston has a record for logging that is well known to a good many of the members, so I won't have to elaborate further on that scoi-e. He has developed another practice recently that is par­ ticularly disagreeable, and that used to be common ten years ago among Union-haling Skip­ pers. It is the matter of calling men out of their bed at any time, without any consideration of the watch they have to stand or whether they have had any sleep or not. A few hours before leaving Hamburg he woke everybody up between 4:00 and 4:30 A.M. to collect the shore passes, when he could just as well have posted a notice in the messhall at sup­ per time to have the passes turned in earlier, if men were going to sleep. is better for ail of us together. The word "labor" is sometiines , confusing. Suppose we put it ,. ® Labor wants most of all the freedom to fight for better con,... , i , ditions. Laws already on books u u i .u u ii u i broken the shackles of old ^ Small "L" you mean work, and i oppressions, and Labor asks only ,, , . .. , '.u . u n i if you spell Labor with a large that it be allowed to go its way. "L" you mean people. unfettered by new chains. In There are about 30 million men and women in this country who work — or would like to work—for wages. They do not employ others: they are not members of the professions. No doubt they are workers, but one cannot say what the mass of them want, or where they are going, or what they are trying to do. They have never gotten together and decided on these things. They have no one to speak for them, or to lead them. They have no way of planning and acting together as a whole group to help make the life of each individual better. m ; . * have them, and as a result came back late arid were logged. Four Arizpa crewmembers wait for transportation to Bremen while their ship tied up in that port recently. Left to right—Jinuny Baumgardner, Bud Benson, Bob and the Stewards Utilityman. Photo by Luis Ramirez. Brother Sweats Out Strike Behind Pop's Pacific Bar To the Editor: Being home and tending bar in my Dad's place, I thought I'd devote a few . lines to the LOG. As you all know, the whole West Coast is tied up, so it looks like I'll be on the beach for quite some time. All of my time at sea has been on SIU ships, so I'm going to miss all those SIU guys I sailed with. My last ship was the Steel Maker. I send my re­ gards to all of you guys who were on it. We receive the LOG here at the house, and I can still keep track of all of your doings. I would still like very much to sail on SIU ships. I want to say hello to Curly Masterson, Thomas Frazier, Lee John, and all those guys from Baltimore. Enclosed are some snapshots taken on the trip around the world on the Steel Maker. Any of you fellows who come into Frisco, shoot over to my joint, and I'll buy you a drink. It is the Mario Hotel, 733 Bay Shore Highway, South San Fi-ancisco. It sure feels funny to be on the wrong side of the bar. Every­ body tells me their troubles. Oh well, the strike should be over soon. So-long for now, and if anyone sees Peter Walsh, tell him I have a $7.50 shirt for him. Bennie L. Murillo That same moi'ning, after the 12-4 watch had gotten to sleep, he again woke every one up to make a personal search of the lockers and rooms, for, of course, a declaration sheet must be made up between Hamburg and Bre­ men. Again in Bremen he woke everyone up to pass the doctor, although the doctor was sup­ Aboaid ship the arm of the posed to remain aboard till mid­ Union is the Ships and De­ night. partment Delegates. A good It is pretty miserable working crew, for its own protection, a man who has to stand port picks its Delegates early, and watches from midnight to 8:00 carefully. Have you and your A. M. He required the Steward shipmates elected your Dele­ to be aboard every morning at gates? If not. do it nowl 6:30 A. M. — even on the morn- Ships Delegates Page Eleven BENNIE MURILLO Bill Dennis Seeks Former Shipmates To the Editor: I receive a copy of the LOG every week and am sure glad to get it. I haven't seen any pic­ tures of old shipmates as yet, but hope I will soon. I would like very much to get in touch with Dick Doughty, SUP, who ships out of Frisco, and who was Bosun on the old Sarazen, in 1946. Also, I would like to get in touch with Elroy Abbot, Waterman Mate, out of Mobile, and D. O. Whitwell, SUP, out of Amarillo. If any­ body can give me information about these men, I sure would appreciate it. Enclosed, you will find two dollars for the LOG. 1 retired my book this year, although I haven't sailed since 1946. William Dennis Clinton Lumber Co. Clinton, La. e s thing, down a bill employers and a e, i is a er e same whether in a demand laid on a conference table or iq introduced in Congress. If they had a choice, American) labor unions would alwaysfe rather deal with employers tnany depend on laws passed by Conr. gress or by state legislatures.The reason is clear. Labor takes, an active part in negotiations: with employers. If mistakes are made they can be corrected in later agreements. American Labor has marked out no point at which to place a banner and say "This is the end So it is only the workers or­ of the road." ganized in labor unions who can So far as we know there is nn. be counted on as a force in the end of the road. We shall go on^ country. They have spokesmen and one striving to make each: who can be counted on as a force year better for humanity than; in the country. They have the year before. spokesmen who let their wishes LABOR WILL FIND IT and opinions be known. Acting together, they have developed There may be a better state great power over their own lives, of society and a better way of and they deeply affect the life of life than we can now think of. the country as a whole. When But if there is a better way of you speak of American Labor, life. Labor will find it and try to then you mean organized work­ succeed in gaining it for the ing men and women. people and make this a better world to live in. Labor will al­ INCLUDE ALL ways fight for democracy. So it Unions are not made up of will mean that each and every any particular sort of person, for member of our Union will have almost every type of American is to comply with the Union regu­ represented in their ranks. There lations and laws. are college graduates and people I wish to congratulate Earl who have never learned to read. There are Negroes and Chinese. "Bull" Sheppard for his article in There are members of the coun­ the past LOG. I believe if each, try's proudest families, and peo­ member will study the LOG ple whose parents never took a more carefully, they would learn' bath in winter. There are also that he or she would better men of sound judgment and themselves in order to better the, fools. There are savage fighters and smooth diplomats. There arc Union and it.s principles. those who will gladly lay down W. Bill Mitchell their lives for a cause and those who will betray any party or any person for power or money. STEEL ADMIRAL There are those who see ahead RUNS AGROUND with clear eyes, and those who follow blindly after the man of IN PORT SAID the hour. To the Editor; Labor could be expected to This is the first lettei' that I do certain things and it was gen^ erally felt - that certain things have written to the LOG. I think could safely be done to Labor, it's about time, so here goes: The "yellow dog contract which | jgj^ New York bound for bound the worker not to join a Tanura September 2. On union was upheld and protected ^j,jp Suez we had a fair by the courts the same as the' except for the Second Mate Taft-Hartley Law. j ^^g chief Engineer. The Labor injunctions were issued. Second has been a little Hitler preventing men from doing, as ' all the way and has taken every organized groups, the thing they opportunity to pull his rank. The had a lawful right to do, and Chief is just as bad. Between compelling them to do things the two we have caught hell. that they had a lawful right to We stopped at Port Said to refuse to do. This is true of the pick up a small tug that goes to Taft-Hartley Law. Has Tanura. . When' we left Port Suez, we ran aground on a sand­ ASK ONLY RIGHTS bar. As a result we are going to Labor does not ask much. We have to spend two weeks unload­ the people only ask the things ing to lighten our draft, and an­ we have a right to: First, stable other two weeks putting the car­ conditions of employment. Steady go back on—so that's not so bad jobs. Second, a reasonable after all. standard of living through fixing The Captain and the Chief a minimum wage by law, that will insure a fair income. And Mate are good people. This is third, collective bargaining in I third Isthmian ship, and it regulating relations between ema surprise to get two good ployers and employees, and in I "Joes" like them. Our Stewards managing the nations economic Department is doing fine-so far so good! structure. In general, this is what the Norman J. Magill fighting and shouting is about. SS Steel Admiral �TBB SEAFAKERS LOG Page Twehre Feels NMU Poor Conditions Due To No Performer Curbs To the Editor: Just a line to the membership ^out my experience on an NMU ship as a repatriated seaman, following my discharge from the Army Hospital in Germany. We SIU members often take our con­ ditions for granted, and do not realize how darn lucky we are until we chance to ride a ship such as the one I have just left. I had to take this ship on or­ ders of the consul. There was no choice in the matter. Upon ME:y,?uDDY— GOTARUfAO^? boarding the ship, I was immedi­ ately invited into about six dif­ ferent whispering campaigns. These I politely declined to join. They all began by telling me what a bunch of dirty rotten soand-sos the others were, and how the others had completely dis­ rupted things on the ship. I was inclined to agree with all of them on that score! The Radio Operator tried to commit suicide while over there, and after I had been on board a few days I began to see why. John Barleycorn really reigned on that ship! For three days proceeding my signing on, none of the Oilers would go down be­ low to stand their watches at Here is a challenge to all Sea­ farers: Attention muscle-bound seafaring men! Here's some sound advice from one who knows. Visiting the former counter Pa­ trolman of Baltimore are his three nephews. Imagine, three of them! Boys at that. Nice fat and rosy—and all from Texas. They have been in training (all of them) for the Golden Glove Cup! After eating a heavy meal of 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK LACK OF CURBS Smoky Bor Texas Colts Challenge 'Muscle Men' To the Editor: The Palmer*s Ghef sea. The Deck Engineer was beginning to wonder if he had signed on as Oiler. The log book was a thriUer in itself. Nearly everybody had their name in it for some misdemeanor. The men in the NMU evidently don't realize that perfortners are a detriment to any organization. Perhaps that is the reason the NMU officials have to call on outside help when it comes to negotiating for wages and con­ ditions. A good many of these men, upon finding that I belonged to an AFL organization, confided to me their desire to join the SIU. Others told me that they knew that our contract was superior to theirs, but seemed reluctant to do anything about it. It seems a pity that some of these men, who are good union men at heart, have to be dominated by the political bums they have in their union. We came close to starving that last week prior to arriving in the good old USA. French toast and weeviled hotcakes every morning became mighty monot­ onous. Well, you have to experience the. bad things in life in order to appreciate the good things when you have them. So here is to the SIU—the Union of my choice—where a seaman has the good things! Well, Ed., I probably didn't mention anything that the fel­ lows don't already know, but I had to get it off of my chest. I will close by thanking the Ne­ gotiating Comniittee for the grand conditions we have on board our ships, instead of the lousy conditions the men of the NMU must put up with. beans, the oldest nephew felt the muscle of his arm, which is getting soft since being here, and said, "Golly, I'm losin' weight. Uncle Pat, I gotta git back in training so I can lick 'em in the ring!" So my advice to you seafarin' men is to eat plenty of beans and get yourselves in fightin' condi­ tion, because these here three Texans are challenging any and all so-called "Seafarin' muscle men" ranging in ages of two, three, and four only! Pat Robertson MY KNEES FEEL^WEAK ANYnuN©, WHAT'S MASTER? FMday, October 15; 194S The Nathanial Palmer's crew swear by Peter, the Palmer's Chief Cook. If you want to weig|il, they say. don't take a Charles Atlas course, just ship with Peter. In addition to being tops in the galley, the Brother is reported to be a champion pinochle player. A new Seamen's Club just opened up in New Orleans on St. Charles Street. One of the best I've seen, and here's hoping it will always remain so .. .Mis­ sissippi is building a new, large liner to carry 250 passen­ gers on the South American run. She'll be ready within two years. So don't rush to New Orleans! The quiz by Rocky Benson is a very good .idea. Let's hope he will continue this ... All the boys seem to enjoy "Seafare", by Eddy Smith. I liked the one where he had the um­ brella to paint the stacks with. ... Pete Hummel is considered the best dressed waiter on the Delta ships. And also the best boogie woogie dancer. Ernest Castelberry is through waiting on people. He says he's going back to Arkansas and feed the pigs ... Sol Colls, how does it feel to be in the Island of Palms? Don't you miss New York? ... Dick Merritt flew down to New Orleans from Indianap­ olis and was met at the airport Gals Enliven Cape Nome's Voyage To the Editor: Here we are at Charleston, S;C. Arrived on the Cape Nome at 7:00 A.M. from Norfolk, Vir­ ginia, where we stopped for ten hours to unload our passengers —eight of them. Oh boy, there were five ladies, and three of them were beaut­ ies! Just the type you see in pin-ups. They certainly enliven­ ed our trip across the smooth ocean from London to Norfolk. There was dancing in the large dining room (officers only) in the evenings after 7:00 P.M., and card games with plenty of money on the tables — Monte Carlo style. One of our lady passengers was an English doctor who treated some of the' crew. She was very popular. When we ar­ rived in Norfolk her husband was on the dock with his car. The trip was fine until we hit the hurricane trail in mid•ocean, and it got tough. We AnENTiON! 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. MY LE<35 JU^T WON'T WORK... stopped for nearly two days, making only about three knots to keep up with the waves. As we carried about 300 new autos, we could not go full-speed against the strong waves, and were two days late getting in. The crew was fine all trip. LIKED STORY I read the September 24th is­ sue of the LOG as we docked at Norfolk. The Cape Nome story of my previous trip was very good. I guess I will soon be" too old to sail the waves, and then will stay at my camp at Port Grange, Florida. There I'll look over my collections and finish my big book which I started several years ago. Manj' members will quit at Charleston, as we will pay off on Monday, October 4th. Every­ body wants to be paid off to­ day—but no dice! So there will be jobs for many on the Cape Nome at Charleston. The South Atlantic SS Co. of­ fice at the Norfolk Docks was moving and packing up. Port Steward Killpatrick met me and told me there was no more busi­ ness, and that he is being trans­ ferred to Savannah, Georgia. This looks bad.. "We got some stores just in time, as they were clos­ ing up the business. I will close with regards to all. Uncle Otto Preussler by a cotton picker... Fred Minco left Vineland, N. J. to see the world, and he's surprised the world is so big. "Big Ward," Electrician, is one fellow who likes a drink and at the same time knows when to stop. We should have more like him ... When a Skipper is a rat, you should let the others know it. The same goes if he is an Ace! Captain Olsen is a fine Skipper and a gentleman. We are waiting for the day. when we can have our own Hall in New York. Let's make sure' it's a good buy . , . The famous old saying in Brazil is, "business is business and love is censored." . . . Bill Kaiser (Steward) blew his top when Gary (Waiter) blew his cornet in the dining room . . . Lonnie Akridge was enjoying himself at the Copacabana Ho­ tel in Rio, until he was presented with the bill. I hear he passed out . . . Philip M. Reyes wrote a • fine piece warning -the boys about the slick operator in Bremen. Boys, take advice and keep away from this rat. James Watt writes for the boys to go uptown while in Ponce. I suggest you practice this in every port. Stay away from water­ front dives . . . Some of the boys are interested in Brazilian stones. Some day they will be breaking up big stones into little ones, if they don't watch out . . . Did you know Florida's biggest industry is tourists, and that she rates sec-, ond in raising cattle? Now I want my friends not to call me swamp-rat . . . Dick Miller (Smoke Room Steward) was standing by the gangway in port giving his good-bye to passen­ gers. I took notice he had one hand stretched out. He also had a little bag nearby. Perhaps for the tips! A bouquet of roses for the crew of the Del Sol for helping those refugee kids . . . Tex Suit is now sailing Bosun. I always said he looks more like a cowboy than a sailor (no offense) . . . Mobile is getting good business. I hear shipping is good but be careful with those cops. They don't even like to smell coca cola on your breath. I'm no company stiff, but I'm a good Union man. I saw a bed­ spread hanging on a line in a foreign port and right away I knew where it came from. Ii asked the girl and she told me. This sort of thing must cease. Give a present to the girl if you so desire, but make it personal. Let's do the right thing. I CAN FIX THAT BOS'N. ^/V\ITV1—> ^ 1^,;.. . �Friday, Oelob*r 15, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG HAPPY FACES AND SMACKING LIPS Page Thirteen Gulf Heat, Bucko Engineeif Worse Than War, Crew Says To the Editor: would know how to set booby traps? He then changed his attitude, which we expected. The Chief Engineer was just as bad, but he never showed his face around. These two phonies are against Labor, and everything that un-, ions stand for. After the story and pictures of the last trip of the Queens By ROCKY BENSON Victory were published in the How is your IQ, Seafarers? See October 8th LOG, I talked it if you can answer these 10 ques­ over with some of the crewmemtions. Score: 6—fair, 8—very bers, and decided that we had good, 10—tops. One point for forgotten a number of interest­ each question. ing events, so I'll give them to you now. HOME RUN PAYOFF 1. Whose picture is on $20 bill? We joined this ship in Balti­ But they gave us our blood, 1. Jackson more because of the bad ship­ money in Baltimore. Curly' 2. Washington ping, and the fact that we were Rentz, the Agent, and the Stew­ 3. Lincoln tired of eating Baltimore hot ard Patrolman, Johnny, went to 4. Adams dogs. There was no alternative bat for us, and came in with a. 2. On the thirteenth wedding an­ financially. home run. We all owe them our niversary, what present should Our first stop was Port Said, thanks for the swell job of rep­ you give? where the natives stole every­ resentation they did for us. 1. Steel thing but the ship's whistle The Port Captain for Isthmian 2. Lace while we were lying at anchor­ said that this ship was in worse 3. Ivory age. The Arabs were even pass­ shape than any ship ever to en­ 4. Diamond ing American counterfeit money ter the port of Baltimore, so The Gadsden's Chief Cook J. J. Reinosa (right) displays 3. What is Article 20 in the SIU around! My advice to any ship bad was the overtime messed up one of his culinary masterpieces. Each week he makes a Constitution? stopping there is to be on the by these gestapo characters the present of his handiwork to the oldest crewmember aboard. 1. Income alert for the "forty thieves." First Assistant, and the Chief If a youngster stays aboard the ship long enough. Brother 2. Assessments Next we went to the Persian Engineer. 3. General vote Reinosa will honor him with a tasty bit of pastry, says Gulf, where the air temperature The Second Assistant was con­ 4. Offenses and punishment was 152 degrees, and the sea demned by these two, because Thomas Foster, who sent the pics to the LOG. 4. During what month of 1941 temperature 95. We stayed for he was a typical seaman who was the SS Robin Moor sunk? about five weeks of hell on knew his job (which they didn't). 1. May earth. You couldn't sleep or eat, He was well liked by the crew, 2. June and perspired twenty-four hours who considered him a regular • 3. September a day. At daybreak the flies guy4. December made their attack, coming over­ The latest rumor is that you 5. What year was the first Safety head in squadrons and peeling have to register for the draft if At Sea Conference held? To the Editor: least, old W. Tracy of the Man- off like dive bombers, where we under 26. There is no chance of 1. 1913 hope Knot. were the target. anyone being drafted that made Just thought I. would drop you 2. 1921 We will never be caught in this trip; for they will either That's about all for now. I a line and let you know that the 3. 1929 sure wish I could get on a non- the Persian Gulf again during end up in 4-F, or in a straight old Puritan is shuttling again. 4. 1948 shuttling ship; but it sure looks the summer months, for it is jacket. I reckon I will meet You can call me the shuttling like we, are stuck for the winter. reaUy blood money—there should 6. How many feet and inches is the boys at the hot dog stand. it from the heel to the top of kid; for about a year ago (June be a bonus paid for sailing there To the new crew I will say, John Crews the head of the Statue of Lib­ of 1947 to be exact) I woke up at this time. The crew agreed "smooth sailing!" that they would rather go erty? P. Salvo 1. 115 feet, 3 inches through the hell of World War Engine Delegate II again, rather than make an­ 2. 151 feet, 1 inches other summer run to this area. 3. Ill feet, 6 inches 4. 205 feet, 6 inches COOLIES STAYED COOL 7. What is the monthly rate of The heat was so bad that the pay for an Assistant Cook on an Deck Department only worked Alcoa ship? in the mornings. Even the cool­ 1. $255.04 ies, who unloaded the ship, did 2. $231.38 not work in the afternoon—the To the Editor: 3. $219.55 hottest part of the day. 4. $189.97 But in the Engine Department, Way back in the good old days 8. How many times have the SIU the First Assistant had other (as we sometimes say), when I Constitution and By-Laws been. ideas. We worked from bell to made my first trip to sea to see Amended? bell. This fink layed out the what I could see, I grabbed a 1. 6 work he wantecf done, and then By WANDERING SEAFARER rust pot out of New Orleans, 2. 8 tookoff to the deck, because it bound for the wide open spaces. Just a dead seaman 3. 10 was too hot for him. He claimed Before the ship sailed I noticed On a foreign shore; 4. 13 a big-headed, ugly looking paper he was a supervisor and did Just a dead seaman, 9. During what month in 1941 boy selling papers aboard ship not have to work. A word—no more. were the SIU dues increased to Then he decided to bust a every day. $2.00 per month? Died on his ship Junior Engineer to Wiper, who Three years later, having taken was from Mobile, claiming that 1. April And that was all; to the sea himself, I met him no man from the South was any Just a poor seaman 2. May in Rotterdam, Holland. Still not good. The pay-off is that the Who answered his call. 3. July knowing his name, I took in a First Assistant is from Florida! 4. September Just a poor seaman JOHN CREWS prize fight in New Orleans a year 10. How many nautical miles is He stated that he has to be Gone to his rest; or so later, .and in the main tough with men on these ships. it from New York to Hamilton, Just a poor family one sunny morning to run down bout, who should come out Bermuda? I reminded him that it takes Hurled to distress. to the Hall in Mobile and catch swinging like he had the fits, but 1. 697 more than one to play the game. He was the provider a ship going to France. Well, this big-headed, ugly, homely He. got a bad time from the en­ 2. 2,269 By the sweat of his brow; we went to France aU right, but looking ex-paper boy! tire crew—including topside. He 3. 907 God's trumpet has blown as you know, we were not back I paid strict attention to the disputed practically aU the ov­ 4. 1,070 And he's answering now. in New York' till 11 months announcer as he said, "and in Quiz answers on page 15. ertime except Sundays. One Just an SIU member. later! this corner, wearing piurple crewmember mentioned that it Dead on foreign shore;. That was on the old Petrolite. trunks weighing one himdred must be against-his religion to Just a well loved Brother Well, I said right then that there forty-eight and a half, the sensa­ dispute overtime on the day of We shall see no more. would be no more shuttling for tional welterweight of the South rest. Our flag dips in tribute me. I went back to Mobile, —^Moon Kouns. MR. YOUNGBLOOD AT WAR To our dead member there; stayed on the beach a few weeks Every day he found cartoons, To the Editor: WHY MOON? To the widow and orphans. and caught the Alcoa Puritan— notes, etc., posted up slating how May God grant them care, yes! The good old Bauxite run I am enclosing my mother's As the years rolled by, he phony he was. He complained again. ft 4. t address and would very much established a new name for him­ that the black gang was waging We were back in Mobile in six like to have you send the LOG self, by being called the Bing psychological warfare on him. to her in California. I know weeks, and I said to myself, "Oh Crosby of the SIU. Scores of All he did was stand around with that my folks would enjoy it that's the run for me!" I signed people ask me every day why a pipe in his mouth. This dis-. By BILL GILSTRAP as much as I do here in the on for another trip. Well, here some call him Moon. I reply appeared one day. He was caught I am shuttling again. Looks like that if they take one little teeny painting^^ a storeroom. His paint Hospital. Oh yes. I'm just a child; I don't know of vthing right I just can't get off the old shuttle weeny look at him, they wouldn't brushes vanished the follo\ylng I know, of course, its true. now to say that - ou could use run. ask that question twice. And yet I feel as much as you. day. He went to open a tool I want to say one thing though, in the LOG. I ' -^id though, ^ut what 1 am so all burnt locker door and a bucket of And maybe more. and I will write =• mvthing of and I think I can speak for the up about is that he once started water came down on him. He You claim to see just dust . interest that I run across. whole crew: This is the best a comeback—and I •^as his lucky ran to the Chief, and moaned Where I see dreams and then. crew I have ever sailed with. We manager! I presented him with that the black gang was setting Richard 'n With the constant rust have a lot of oldtimers on here, a new robe, and to make a long booby traps for him. I was ap­ N.O. Hospital Of spoken words you (Editors Not"* ^ou forgot Blackie Stevens, Bosun; Charles story short he took it ashore and proached about this, and told Brush my dreams away the address, send it to Stringfeller, Steward; Johnny hocked it. him that there must be an exAnd sweep them ftu:— Walker, Oiler; and last but not us.) Perc7 Boyer Marine on board for who else "Just trash", you say. Puritan Seafarer Suffers From 'Shuttle Run Allergy' Percy Tells Of Moon's Rise To Fame Departed Brother HOSPITALIZED BROTHER ASKS LOG FOR MOM For The Educated �-Step­ page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 15. 1948 The Log Tours Ellis Island Hospital The work of psychiatrists in the rehabilitation of persons suffering from emotional disturbances has, in re­ cent years, been the subject of much publicity in the magazines and motion pictures. To seamen, the aid these specialists offer may seem*not suiTer is that Ellis Isl­ .distant and beyond their and Hospital is on the ap­ reach should the need ever proved list for doctoi-s wishing arise v/hen psychiatric guid­ to study neuropsychiartry. Of all ance is needed. Actually, the marine hospitals, Ellis Isl­ and offers the most extensive .however, the finest treat­ service in the neurospychiatic ment available is no further field. from a seaman than a short According to Vernam T. Davis, ferry ride to Ellis Island head of the neuropsychiatric ser­ Marine Hospital in New vice at the hospital, the doctors' • York Harbor, where, in ad­ main objective is to "get a complete picture of the indi­ dition to medical and TB vidual, his illness, his complaints sections, a neuropsychiatric and find out what brought them on so he can outgrow or over­ section operates. These doctors, nurses and so­ come them himself." It is to cial workers combine to form a this end that the teams work. team that diagnoses, observes The hospital estimates that and treats the illness of a sea­ the average stay is about three man much in the same manner weeks, with incoming men suf­ that a delicate operation would fering anything from a minor be approached by a crack sur­ nervous condition to a disease of gical team. the brain or spine. Sometimes the work of the hospital staff DIFFICULT JOB Unlike a broken leg, where brings quick results, other times treatment is pretty well estab­ it is painfully slow with .little lished, getting to the root of an improvement noted. While the emotional disturbance is often a work of the hospital isn't al­ difficult job. The set-up at Ellis ways successful, the staff is far Island is to first have the seaman from discouraged. They know that confer with one of the nine they have benefited dozens for psychiatrists on the staff. He is every case they have been unthen visited by a trained social able to dent. That alone is worth worker, who tries to help the. all tbe effort, patient work out his problem. Sometimes it is a difficulty with his family. In this case, the social worker communicates with his relatives and tries to unravel the situation. She also attempts to aid him in his ad­ justment to hospital life and en­ courages him to take part in the affairs of the hospital. The seaman is then encour­ aged to take part in occupation,al therapy. Although this service is under the direction of the Daughters of the American Rev­ olution, in all phases of its work it operates in close coop­ eration with hospital officials. R. S. Fagan, the hospital's administrative officer who ac­ companied the LOG reporter on a tour, and Doctor L. E. Hoop­ er, the medical director, stressed ithe attempt *of the hospital to provide every means possible to return the seamen to normal life within the restricted funds available. Testimony to the fact fhat quality at the hoepital does In the general shop are the looms and handicraft tools. Here a seaman is working on a rug—the pattern, which he designed himself, before him. All items created become the properly of the seamen. i S. i. X Men entering Ellis Island Hospital are first bedded in the admitting ward, pictured here. During their stay here the doctors call them into priveite consultation and determine the course of treatment to be followed. They are then assigned a permanent ward accordingly. At left a seaman tries his hand at making candlesticks on the wood lathe in the oc­ cupational ther^ wood shop. During their stay, men are given the full freedom of the hosf^al grounds and most re­ ceive passes into New York City over the week-ends. In the occupational therapy clinic they are encouraged to try their hand at weaving, wood-working, metal-working, painting and all the other crafts that are productive as well as time consuming. Often men discover unknown skills while working here, and several have continued to pur­ sue them as their trades ashore. 4- S- In one of the two music rooms fitted out with all the comforts of a home, a patient studies the music before him. Radios, phonographs and musical instruments are also put at the disposal of the seamen. * In the large and spacious recreation room provided by the American Red Cross and the Social Service Auxiliary several seamen gather around for a fast game of pool. The recreation room is availal)le to patients of all sections of the hospital and offers a multitude of amuse­ ments. Several times a month movies are shown and entertainment from New York provided. �Frida7. October 1$. I948 THE SEAFARERS h O G Page Fifteen Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief Galveston minutes concerning on the ballot. Carried. Acting {Continued from Page 7) would contact Brother Avera at shipping rules, and to accept the Agent Buck Stephens reported the Mobile. Hall, in order that remainder. A motion carried to that Agent Bull Sheppard was in he may obtain the necessary in­ non-concur with the Puerto Rico New York assisting in the beef formation needed to take action minutes. Other New Business between the ILGWU and the regarding his claim against the of Branches holding meetings garment industry thugs, , and Company. Several members took was read and accepted. The would give a report of the part the deck and asked that the Agent's report was accepted. The played by the SIU upon his - re­ Brothers be more careful about Patrolmen's reports were made turn. Business affairs of the loitering on the sidewalks around and accepted. The Dispatcher Port are in good shape, but New the Hall, and making remarks reported 469 registered, and 305 Orleans shipping has fallen off. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, that would bring iU-repute to the shipped. The Hospital Commit­ There have been ten payoffs and as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Union. Meeting adjourned at tee's report was accepted. Under six sign-ons since last meeting, heavily 09 their hands. Do what you. can to cheer them up by 7:55 P. M. with 260 members New Business a motion carried and there are about the same writing to them, y to instruct the Agent to have the number of payoffs scheduled for present. chairs in the Hall repaired and the next two weeks. In the last P. L. SAHUQUE BALTIMORE HOSPITAL X ^ ^ E. DANCY PUERTO RICO — No meeting to get two tables that are needed. two weeks there have been three C. J. MITCHELL A. M. LIPARI was held- as there were not One minute of silence for de­ lay-up jobs. Two were Alcoa C. L. HAMER H. S. TUTTLE enough present to form a quo­ parted Brothers. Under Good ships and one was an Isthmian. C. A. JSATI G. M. GRAY rum. The following Brothers and Welfare various members There are five Alcoa ship^ lined J. D. ANDERSON E. JEANFREAU volunteered to audit the books spoke concerning the good job up for payoff and all five are to M. E. MORES J. ZIMMER and bills: E. F. Martinez; J the Balloting Committee was do­ go in the boneyard. Crescent J. P. THRASHER ing. There was discussion on Salvage and Towing Company L. F. COOK Sanchez, and R. J. Morgan. C. SIMMONS the Ore ships. Meeting ad­ has signed a contract, and the G. O'ROURKE J. FITZSIMMONS XXX journed at 7:50 P. M. with 299 membership is advised that it is J. L. GREENE NORFOLK — Chairman, Carl­ W. T. ROSS all right now to take the lines of J. SMITHE son, 39664; Recording Secretary, member's present. F. PASQUALI their tugs. The MFOW&W are G. D. BRADY Rose, 3139; Reading Clerk WoolXXX S. B. SETTLOFF O. HOWELL ford, 100935. T. KARAVOKYOUS NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, to start picketing Bisso Tugs due C. W. JOHNSON All Branch 'minutes were ac­ Tex Suit, 6951; Recording Secre­ to their moving hot ships in the R. A. LEVASSEUR A. R. KING cepted, save for Puerto Rico, tary, Herman Troxclair, 6743; harbor, and when this starts the G. BUSH V. P. SALLINGS which was referred to New Busi­ Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, membership will be informed so F. BECKER they will know not to allow M. C. MURPHEY ness. The Agent's and Patrol­ 76. 4 i these tugs to handle our ships. A. WARD men's written reports were read New Orleans previous minutes, NEW ORLEANS HOSP. Report accepted. The Patrol­ E. E. WEBBER and accepted. Under New Busi­ and financial reports of Septem­ J. N. HULL R. GIERCZIC ness the floor was opened for ber 25 and October 2 accepted. men's reports accepted. The Dis­ J. DENNIS K. A. PARKS nominations for Union office. The The Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ patcher reported 405 men regis­ S. C. TAREMAN The W. R. GREBE following Brothers were elected cial reports for September 18 tered, and 407 shipped. T. RIEGO communication from Headquar­ R. A. HACKER to the Trial Committee: J. and 25 read and accepted. Mo­ T. F. OLIVER Glover, C. Aycock, Joe Lupton, tion carried to read only New ters regarding electing a Ballot­ N. ROMANO J. Hodges, and P. Adkins. A Business from the Branches. Mo­ ing Committee to coimt the balJ. E. TIENSIUM Committee was elected to count tion to non-concur in that part olts for the General Fund Assess­ S. LeBLANC the ballots, to meet at 10:00 A. M. of the Philadelphia minutes re­ ment was read, and a motion L. KAY Saturday. Brothers L. Paradeau, garding placing a Patrolman on was carried to elect the com­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. B. BIGGS C. Gardner, H. Dennis, L. the ballot and to accept the rest. mittee at a special meeting Fri­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 H. WEBBER Wright, W. Strickland, and C. Motion carried. Motion to non­ day afternoon. The SecretaryBOSTON 276 State St. C. HELM i ^ Newman comprised the Commit­ concur in the San Juan minutes Treasurer's report was accepted. E. B. Tiiley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 J. HODGES Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 tee. Under Good and Welfare, regarding the putting of a com­ A committee elected at the edu­ GALVESTON SOSVi—23rd St. % ^ several members spoke on wel­ bination Dispatcher — Patrolman cational meeting reported on Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-844S members loitering in front of the fare and conditions on the ships. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL Hall and recommended: First, 205 men were registered, and 97 Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2'.17S4 A. EWING that a sign be placed at the bot­ NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville ^t. shipped. Meeting adjourned with A. VANELZUELA tom of the stairs stating "No E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 325 members present. M. CASTRO NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. loitering or disorderly conduct JOSEPH RUDOLPH XXX Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 J. McNEELY will" be tolerated in front of this BALTIMORE—Chairman, WiL NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Your wallet and discharges building. This by orders of the A. JENSBY Ben Reos, Agent Phone 4-1083 •Ham Rentz, 26445; Recording were found on the Robin Trent D. DeDUISEN membership;" second, that this PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Secretary, Ben Rees, 95; Read­ and are being held for you at T. ZEMRZUSKI Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar S-1217 ruling be strictly enforced by the ing Clerk, A1 Stansbury, 4663. the 4th Floor Baggage Room, SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. W. H. NUNN Doorman; And, third, that any Motion carried to suspend the Mew York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, Steve Cardullo, Agent Donglas 2-5475 J. BOUYEA member failing to adhere to this SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce de Loon regular order of business and go New Yoi'k. W. HUNT ruling will be subject to appear Sal Colls, Agent Sen Juan 2-5996 into Obligations and charges. The X X X R. L. JOHNSTON SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn before a trial committee and following Brothers were Obli­ K. C. CROWE Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Anyone finding Pete Trianta- fined a maximum of $10 for the gated: N. Jackson, R. Wright, C. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. C. OPPENHEIMER fillos' wallet which he left on first offense. Report accepted. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Martinez, S. McCormick, C. InW. H. PERRY the Sixth Deck in New York The Tallying Committee's report HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. man, A. Sweigart, M. Bugawan, T. MANDICK please send it tb Pete at 625 was accepted. One minute of HAnover 2-2784 A. Weir, M. Vanckwiccl, Charles C. NANGLE Northeast 22nd Street, Miami, silence for departed Brothers. SECRETARY-TREASURER D. Rummey, Gilbert N. Prince, C. W. HALLA Florida. Pete especially wants General discussion under Good Paul Hall James Townseny, James H. P. G. DAUGHERTY back the picture of his late and Welfare. Meeting adjourned DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Broot, G. D. Martin, J. G. Sal­ Lindsey Williams father, his Masonic card and at 9:30 P.M. with 320 bookmeni t, t, mon, S. T. McKinney, W. Wal­ ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS other papers. bers present. ters, Lionel Abramson, G. McGALVESTON HOSPITAL Robert Matthews J, P. Shuler Nice, R. Fontaine, M. Laakso, H. Joseph Volpian W. McCUISTION Shiba, C. Scott, E. Max, and J. JAMES MATTHEWS Karalewski. Motion carried to H. R. WILLIAMSON accept the Trial Committee's re­ J. A. GIVENS The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. port. The Baltimore minutes farers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone 5-8777 D. HUTCHESON PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St and the Baltimore financial re­ to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of J. MAPP Beacon 4336 ports for September 24 and Octo­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have » » & RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. ber 2 were read and accepted. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Phone 2599 BOSTON MARINE HOSP. The Secretary-Treasurer's weekly SIU branch for this purpose. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. JULIUS HENSLEY financial _ reports for September Douglas 2-8363 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. VIC MILAZZO 18 and 25 were accepted. The hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 JOHN J. GEAGAN Philadelphia minutes were read, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON 440 Avaion Blvd. and a motion was made to non­ Terminal 4-3131 4, t t Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. concur with the motion concern­ MOBILE HOSPITAL ing placing an extra Patrolman PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION R. ARMSTRONG on the ballot, and to accept the BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. JAMES CARROLL remainder of the minutes. Car­ To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 CHARLES E. GLOVER ried. A motion carried to non­ CHICAGO, Hi 3261 East B2nd St. JOHN F. GERSEY concur with that part of the Phone: Essex 2410 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the HARRY J. GRONIN CLEVELAND 2602 CarroU St. address below: Main 0147 A. C. McALPIN DETROIT 1038 Third St. T. W. TAYLOR Cadiiiac 6857 Name ^ —. WILEY HINTON DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 1. Jackson H. R. LOWMAN Melrose 4110 2. Lace TOLEDO 615 Summit St. J. H. ASHURST Street Address GarBeid 2112 3. Offenses and Punishment 4. May City State SAN JUAN HOSPITAL 5. 1929 W. EISENDER 6. Ill feet, 6 inches MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. J. B. GARDNER 7. $219.55 Empire 4531 E. RICHARDS 8. 6 times VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Book No.. R. TORRES 9. July PaciBc 7824 E. B. HOLMES 10. 697 nautical miles Men Now In Ue Marine Hospitak SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members SUP »• Gt. 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X NEW YORK, N. Y,. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 22, 1948 2 NLRB Detisions Put T'H Squeeze On Labor No. 43 A & 6 Elections The importance of the ap­ proaching Atlantic and Gulf District elections to each and every member of the Union cannot be overemphasized. From among the 61 candi­ dates appearing on the ballot will emerge the 33 officials who will be charged with guiding the Union's destiny and the membership's wel­ fare during the coming year. To aid the membership in considering the various can­ didates, this issue carries biographical sketches and photographs of all qualified nominees who submitted them. Your vote in the election is your voice in the admin­ istration of your Union's affairs. Balloting begins Nov. 1 and ends Dec. 31. Remem­ ber your Union duty. Vote! 61 Candidates For 33 A&G Positions •?n Beginning November 1, Seafarers will line up before balloting committees in all ports to cast their votes for A&G officials for 1949. This year, each man will select the men he wants for 33 Union positions. Printed on the ballot will be the names of the 61 qualified candidates who have been nominated for the posts, and there will be space for each voter to name men not on the list for any WASHINGTON—Every week, ing was barred by the T-H Act a new decision makes liars out having been voiced by an NLRB of the 33 jobs. t — of the union-smashers who trial examiner, is subject to fur­ the San Francisco Branch is Balloting will continue through drafted and promoted the Taft- ther review. It" grew out of a considered to be in organiza­ December 31 in accord with the tional status, its officials will picketline thrown around the Hartley Act. SlU con.stilution. A sample bal­ not be elected. Those labor-hating gentlemen, Cory Corporation of Chicago last November by the United Electri­ lot appears on page 16 of this The ballot will caU for the in Congress and out, always cal Workers, CIO. issue of the LOG. maintained that the finky law election of one Secretary-Treas­ The union contended that the would "protect", and "guaran­ On pages seven through 10 are urer, three Assistant Secretarytee" labor's right to bargain col­ mass line was a peaceful demon­ Treasurers, 11 Port Agents and printed biographical sketches of 18 Patrolmen. stration against the Taft-Hartley lectively. all candidates based on their The phoniness of their claim Act Itself. The trial examiner EVERYBODY VOTE said that, even if it was peace­ own statements of their quali­ was .shown up this week when fications. In addition, there aie As in the past, the Union the National Labor Relations ful, the force of numbers alone Board ruled that the T-H Act "has an intimidatory and coer­ pictures of all but three—who urges all men eligible to vote authorized strikebreakers to vote cive effect upon employees oth­ neglected to sdnd 'theirs in. This to cast their ballots. Only i| in an NLRB bargaining election erwise willing to cross a picket is in line with a practice which there is a large vote, can the membership be sure to get the excluding striking workers from line, and "exceeds the bounds of was inaugurated a year ago. officials whom the majority be­ the election. In another case an peaceful persuasion and is not CREDENTIALS CHECKED lieve best qualified to hold im­ NLRB trial examiner decided privileged or protected as free speech." that the T-H Act outlawed mass The credentials of all men portant Union posts. picketing. nominated for office were ex- The A&G District's nominating PREDICTIONS TRUE amined and carefully checked by j machinery was set in motion by The first case involved 74 The fact that the CIO electri­ a Headquarters Credentials Com- j a resolution adopted in all A&G striking members of the Interna­ cal workers are commie-con­ mittee which finished its task ports in regular meetings on tional Association of Machinists trolled in no way softens this this week. Sitting on the Cre­ September 22. This resolution independent. These workers had ruling if it is eventually upheld dentials Committee were Sam pointed out that it was custo­ been on strike against the Pipe by the NLRB itself, every union Luttrell, 46568; J. Pacheco, 6889; mary for the Union to determine Machinery Company of Cleve- man realizes. ^land for a year. This week, union spokesmen Since ihe end of World War II, Lars Hillertz, 48392; F. Smith, annually just what offices would throughout the nation were say­ upwards of 250 ships have been 1039; J. Murphy, 6998; and D. be filled by the elective process PERMANENT SCABS ing that labor faced the loss of sunk or damaged by drifting Mease, 100253. Their report ap­ and then proposed the number of men required for each port During the strike period, the one of its strongest weapons, if mines, the Navy's Hydrographic pears on page 10. and for Headquarters. company engaged 74 scabs to re­ the trial examiner's finding is not Office announced the other day. Of 64 men nominated before the October 15 closing date, the place the strikers. In an elec­ reversed. PUBLICITY PROVIDED 0£ this startling total, 43 have Committee found that three did The members of the National been American vessels. tion, the NLRB said that since not submit enough seatime in The resolution also suggested the scab replacements were now Labor Relations Board an­ Nor is the peril yet past. Ac­ their records. These three men that San Francisco be held in to be considered "permanent nounced, perhaps a little sheep­ cording to the most recent esti­ were the only ones disqualified. organizational status, and that employees of the company, votes ishly, that they could only ad­ mates, it will take another year In line with the A&G District's the Secretary-Treasurer be em­ minister the law of the land as cast by the striking members of or more to sweep the mines still policy of economy to accord with powered to staff additional offi­ they found it, that they could not the 1AM could not be counted. floating in European and Far the drop in the volume of ship­ ces if such become necessary The board based its finding pass on its wisdom. Eastern waters. ping, five jobs have been drop­ during the year 1949. Meanwhile, each new judg­ the T-H Law, claiming that un­ And even then, a World War der it strikers can't vote unless ment under the T-H Act justifies 11 mine may bob against a hull ped from last year's total of 38. Finally, the resolution pro­ posed that, in addition to meet­ the predictions made before its the strike itself is called as the ALL URGED TO VOTE at any time in the next 20 years ing the constitutional require­ passage by union officials and result of an employer's unfair or so, for nobody actually will be The Philadelphia and Norfolk ments for office, each candidate members thai the law would be labor practice. The strike certain when the last one is Agents no longer will be assist­ for office submit a passport pho­ used viciously to smash legiti­ against the Pipe Machinery Com­ gone. ed by Patrolmen, and those ports tograph of himself and a sum­ pany was over economic issues. mate unions, and that it was in All information on mines in will operate much as Tampa mary of his Union record for truth a slave labor act. Under the old Wagner Act, the The SlU has also had a taste Atlantic and European waters does. Mobile will have only two publication in the LOG prior to NLRB counted votes cast by of the Taft-Hartley Act in opera­ s centralized in London and Patrolmen instead of three to the voting period. strikers, whether the walkout tion. The continued stalling of distributed through the Inter­ help the Agent, and Galveston The resolution was signed by was due to an unfair practice or the Cities Service company in national Routing and Reporting will have an Agent and only Paul Hall, Robert A. Matthews, an economic matter. . the hearings currently before the Authority. Information on mines one Patrolman instead of two. Joe Algina, Ray White, J. P. The Machinists' strike was not NLRB would be well nigh im­ n the Pacific is handled by the There will be no Agent at all Shuler, J. H. Volpian, Lindsey called until federal mediators possible if it were not for the iydrographic Office in Hono- n Jacksonville, that port being J. Williams and Charles G. had failed to wring any conces­ covei-ed from Savannah. Since Raymond. ulu. T-H law. sion from the company. Last year, the company noti­ fied the strikers that if they did not return by a specified date they would be replaced. When the strikers refused this ultima­ NEW- YORK —Still resorting within seven days of the con­ latest extension would positive­ Cities Service tanker fleet is in­ tum, the company brought in the volved in the present NLRB pro­ to fore­ clusion of the hearings. Because ly be the last. scabs with the help of Cleveland to legal fiim-fiammery stall the day of reckoning with of the voluminous material pre­ Throughout the proceedings cedure. Eight of the vessels were cops. the SlU, the Cities Service Oil pared by both the union and the the Cities Service outfit has been acquired after the SlU had won PEACEFUL, COERCIVE Company this week wangled a company, it was agreed by both guilty of stalling and subter­ the collective bargaining elec­ The section of the law .under third stay for the filing of its attorneys to postpone the filing fuge to delay a decision in the tion held aboard seven ships last case. In the recent hearings on winter. The ninth vessel, the which the NLRB made its ruling brief with the National Labor date until Oct. 8. Relations Board. The Board, Cities Service, however, gave the voting unit, company attor­ Lone Jack, although in the fleet says "employees on strike who However, has declared that the further evidence of the bad neys offered six motions, all of at the time, did not aiTive in are not entitled to reinstate­ new filing date—October 29—is faith it has displayed ever since which were designed to confuse port early enough to be voted. ment shall not be eligible to final. the SIU first sought collective the issues and snarl the pro­ An NLRB ruling held that the vote." The board decided that SlU certification covered only Hearings conducted by the bargaining rights more than a cedure. if a striker had been replaced NLRB in New York Were con­ year ago. _Appealing twice to Significantly, they also lashed the ships voted, and that ballot­ by a "permanent" scab, he had Washington, the cojinpany got a cluded on Sept. 17. The hear­ out at the NLRB and members ing would be necessary on th^ lost his job, although another ings were to determine the com­ second extension until Oct. 18, of the. board, accusing them of vessels acquired after the elec­ section of the law says nothing being prejudiced and terming tion. in it is meant "to interfere with position of the voting units in and a third until Oct. 29. or impede or difninish in any the election on those of the When informed of the third the trial examiner's" report on A decision on the voting unit company's vessels not covered delay, Ben Sterling, SlU attor­ the company's objections as "ar- make-up is expected shortly af­ Way the right to strike." The ; scab replacement voted by the certification order of last ney, immediately communicated bitraryr capricious, illegal and ter the briefs are submitted on year. Oct. 29 to the NLRB in Wash­ with the Washington office of ^e void." for a cpihpany. union. Th6 'dpinion that mass picket­ Both sides were to file briefs NLRB, which announced that ihe The status of nine ships of the ington. Mines Still A Peril; 250 Vessels Struck Since End Of War Cities Service Ordered Te File NLRB Brief • v;.„f �Page Two TB E SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 22i 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL' UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor •V. ip^- "•f- At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.^Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June l5, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., imder the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 In Good Shape The bouncing baby born in 1938 approaches its tenth birthday with bulging muscles and an iron con­ stitution. That's your Union. This state of health is no accident. Your Union has been brought up carefully. As the result of the fore­ sight of the membership, your Union never .has suffered from malnutrition or lack of exercise. One of its by­ words has been, "Keep healthy and keep" moving forward." If proof of its ruddy condition is required, it can be found in your Union's finances. The situation is well described in a survey appear­ ing on page three of this issue of the LOG. For purposes of comparison, the contrast is shown between your Union's condition and the less happy financial condition of the NMU. ^ Possibly your Union's complexion is attributable to the fact that it never has had the political pox which has laid many another organization low. At any rate, the SlU-can face the current shipping slump without fear. In other words, the membership's capacity to see what lies before it is paying off. Incidentally, the General Fund Assessment which Seafarers approved by nearly nine to one, will make it even stronger in the day-to-day battle to maintain and improve the wages and conditions of seamen. A point which must not be overlooked in any dis­ cussion of your Union's financial condition in compari­ son with that of—^say—the NMU is that the Atlantic & Gulf District is only one of a number of districts com= prising the Seafarers International Union. The finances reviewed on page three arc those of the Atlantic & Gulf District alone. Other districts have their own funds, as does the International. K. E. HANSEN H. D. HARDIN J. RUBINSKAS W. J. REID D. E. SMITH Af«ii Now h The Mwrim Hospitak i .f E. W. GONYEA W. TALLEY V. M. EHRMAN J, M. MENDOZA R. O. NOACK A. S. ANSOLDO J. D. ANDERSON W. J. ROSS XXX These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL The current picture proves conclusively that a mari­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging J. W. TAYLOR time labor organization unhampered by political conside= heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by A. C. McALPIN , W. RICHARDSON rations totally unrelated to the problems of trade union­ writing to them. C. GROVER ism is free to plan ahead, meanwhile keeping an eye on STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. L. GREENE R. WILSON J. SMITHE maritime affairs so that the best interests of the member­ A. EWING W. T. COVINGTON G. D. BRADY A. VANELZUELA ship can be served. R. ARMSTRONG • O. HOWELL M. CASTRO EUGENE LEARY C. W. JOHNSON J. McNEELY C. J. NORRISS I A. R. KING A. JENSBY J. T. STEVENS V. P. SALLINGS D. DeDUISEN • H. R. LOWMAN M. C. MURPHEY T. ZEMRZUSKI When the voting begins for the election of the A&G J. H. ASHURST I A. WARD W. H. NUNN J. E. HALL , District's 1949 officials, it will be the Union duty of J. BOUYEA E. E. WEBBER C. PERKINS every member to express his opinion by casting his ballot. W. HUNT R. GIERCZIC C. HAFNER K. A. PARKS Many of the posts are subject to hot competition, R. L. JOHNSTON C. SIRMAN W. R. GREBE K. C. CROWE R. TUCKER and anyone who neglects the opportunity to vote for the C. OPPENHEIMER R. A. HACKER XXX candidate he thinks best qualified by experience and W. H. PERRY T. F. OLIVER GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. N. ROMANO ability is being a poor Union man. T. MANDICK H. GALLAGHER J. E. TIENSIUM If a man has the chance to vote and does not do so, C. NANGLE W. McCUISTION S. LeBLANC C. W. HALLA fie fias no right to complain later. If he does vote and his P. G. DAUGHERTY T. CATHERINE L. KAY J. GIVINS candidate loses, he can bow gracefully to the wishes of B. BIGGS % X t D. HUTCHESON H. WEBBER the majority, knowing that he has acted in a manner NEW ORLEANS HOSP. X XX C. HELM J. N. HULL well befitting a member of a democratic organization. SAN JUAN HOSPITAL J. DENNIS XXX To give every Seafarer a chance to judge the candi­ S. C. TAREMAN W. EISENDER BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. B. GARDNER. dates, pictures and brief sketches of their SIU records T. RIEGO A. J. ROGERS E. RICHARDS P. L. SAHUQUE R. E. SCHRAMM are published in this issue of the LOG. R. TORRES E. DANCY P. STRICKLANI> If you don't know a candidate personally, study his A. iM. LIPARI E. B. HOLMES R. A. LeVASSEUR record. H. S. TUTTLE S* J. FITZSIMMONS BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. P. THRASHER One of the essentials of a democratic election is that G. M. GRAY JOHN J. GEAGAN J. C. DAVIS ia candidate's record be open to all concerned. Another is E. JEANFREAU J. ZIMMER G. BUSH J. GALLANT ' , that everybody eligible vote. The first essential is available L. F. COOK C. SIMMONS JULIUS HENSLEY fiere. The second is up to you. G. O'ROURKE F. BECKER VIC MILAZZO Good Unionism i- 'i . �Friday, October 22. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Comparison With Other Maritime Unions Proves Wisdom Of Seafarers Poiicies The shipping slump, which has rarely is unable to meet its a considerably larger memberbeen felt by the entire maritime j weeklj^ expenditures out of in- ship organization to sustain in industry since it set in last May, come for the same period. the event of a major beef. By contrast, the National Mari­ is testing the health of every The SIU's comparative American waterfront union. time Union, largest union in the strength is also revealed by the Comparisons reveal the SIU to field, is hard put. A report on status of its General Fund. be the most robust of them all. the state of that union published With $75,084.90 on hand to As the SIU Atlantic and Gulf last week paints a grim picture conduct the routine operating functions of the organization, the District rounds out the first ten of NMU solvency. Although its assets are about SIU has not found it necessary years of existence as an organiza­ appre­ tion,- it appears that the mem­ a million and three-quarters, the to eat into this figure bership's foresight along every NMU is virtually stripped of ciably, since economies consist­ line has been singularly respon­ cash for general fund purposes, ent with conditions are con­ sible for the Union's sound according to its most recent fi­ stantly being put into effect. nancial statement, dated Aug. 31, Furthermore, with the adop­ health. Notably has this been true of and published in the Pilot on tion of the ten-dollar assessment the membership's policies on Oct. 15. The general fund re­ the SIU membership has seen fit to further bolster this impor­ finances, in which the SIU stands veals a deficit of $31,276.72. The report states that the tant fund. The SIU General more secure than any other time in its history. Moreover, it NMU must dig into funds ear­ Fund, consequeritly, will increase probably stands more secure marked for other purposes in or­ rapidly from this point on. The Strike Fund, too, is ex­ financially than any other mari­ der to make a go of things. Further analysis of the finan­ pected to reach new heights. By time union. In the Secretai-y-Treasurer's cial conditions of the two unions virtue of the three-dollar an­ Report for the week ended Oct. shows the SIU membership in a nual assessment, close to one 9, cash assets of the SIU, A&G markedly more favorable position million dollars will be earmarked for strike purposes by March, District, are more than one-and- than the men in the NMU. 1949. quarter million dollars, a high PREPARED A further breakdown of the water mark, despite the drop in In the funds generally re­ standing of the SIU income as a result of the ship­ garded as of paramount impor­ financial ping situation. tance to a union's security—the A&G District and the NMU in­ Strike Fund—the compact SIU tensifies the contrast in the WITHIN INCOME Possibily even more convinc­ has a total of $858,250.46, while strength of the two organiza­ ing of the Union's sound condi­ the, NMU lists $692,595.73 as tions. Hospital benefits, which are tion is the fact that it is operat­ available for strike purposes. These figures are even more paid out of the Hospital Funds, ing within in its income. Al­ though at times it is a bit hard noteworthy when it is rernem- are pretty wobbly in the NMU. pressed to do so, the Union bered that the NMU would have I Lacking any cash reserve at all Survivor Of Bartram Blast Hails Gains Seafarers Won For Seamen for this purpose, the NMU has been drawing on other funds to meet these obligations to sick members, with the result that the fund is now is debt by $10,759.94, according to the NMU statement. BIG DIFFERENCE On the other hand the SIU Hospital Fund is typically soimd, with a healthy cash reserve of $105,225.03, a sum ample to meet even the heaviest demands. This condition has prevailed for sev­ eral years. Although the .NMU has build­ ings and real estate valued at $915,175.03, the Building Fund lacks any cash, a situation viewed with alarm by the NMU's national officers in their latest survey of that union's financial condition. To meet the cash shortage they have proposed the sale of several West Coast prop­ erties. The caution exercised by the SIU with respect to expenditures for buildings has produced a de­ cidedly advantageous situation for its membership. SIU. buildings are currently valued at $300,000 but, in addi­ tion, the Building Fund con­ tains $230,689.25 in cash. Be­ cause it has spent money in this fund only where needed and with an eye to the future, the SIU's comfortable position will be fur­ ther enlphasized should there be any depreciation of real estate values. WISE MOVE The SIU's thrift has not been accomplished, however, at the expense of current requirements. In Tampa, New Orleans, New York and other ports, the Union Halls offer full facilities. Thus, the current shipping blight finds the two organizations facing up to the problem from two different levels. The NMU, in a precarious financial plight, has been forced to ask for a tendollar annual increase in dues. Moreover, several other efforts are being made to slash operat­ ing costs to ward off the pros­ pect of various Union funds go­ ing deeper into the red, as, for example, the decision to sell several properties. In the SIU, however, the longrange economy program that came out of the Agents Confer­ ence in 1947, and which has been solidly supported by the mem­ bership, is now paying dividends. Instead of the jitteriness prevail­ ing in the NMU, the SIU pos­ sesses a feeling of confidence, despite the unfavorable shipping picture. The comparative abilities of the two major unlicensed mari­ time unions to face the problem produced by the drop in Amer­ ican tonnage is also forcefully brought home by a review of the job situation. Here, the NMU has a problem of at least twice the magnitude of the SIU's. With practically two book men for every job, the NMU mem­ bership is up against extended periods on the beach. The SIU saw what was coming and accordingly made prepara­ tions a long time ago. Today, the jobs-to-Bookmen ratio in the SIU stands at one-to-one. In other words, the SIU has kept its membership in line with the jobs available on its contracted vessels. MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBLE The atmospheres in the two unions—one of alarm in the NMU; one of confidence in the SIU—is directly traceable to the contrasting attitudes of the re­ spective memberships. Seafarers have been notably aware of the problems peculiar to the mari­ time industry and their repeated foresight is reflected in the rela­ tive superiority of their position over that of men in other water­ front unions. Throughout the years, while NMU members, for example, were bickering and clashing over issues totally unrelated to the Union's welfare, SIU men were carefully attending to the busi­ ness of strengthening their or­ ganization for any contingency. The wisdom of their strong support of their Union's objec­ tives is apparent in the good health the ,STU now enjoys. of an ideal setup that all trade TAMPA — James Jones, SIU unions would do well to dupli­ oldtimer, is one of those lucky cate. guys you meet now and then "Maybe this Hall was a long who "lived to tell the tale." time in coming, but it certainly Jimmie got out of drydock was worth waiting for," he says. several weeks ago, where he The Seafarers building in was patched up and treated for Tampa, which now serves as a severe burns received in the trade union center, is the high tragic steamline blast aboard the point in the SIU's program of SS Bartram as she lay in port cooperation and aid to other here early July 3. sound labor unions, according to Two of Jones' shipmates, Mo­ Jones. hammed Elsayed and George As a result of this program, Griffin, died shortly after the "the SIU is a well-known Union explosion. A third, Arthur Ba­ and we have won many power­ ker, shared with Brother Jones ful friends in the labor move­ the good fortune of surviving ment," Jimmie points out. the scalding effects of the live One more thing Jones spoke steam which sprayed their bodies about was the referendum on as they raced out of range of the assessment for the General JAMES JONES the spouting line. Fund. He said he hoped most of But Jimmie would rather not declares. "In wages, overtime, the men felt like he did about PAST ALL DISHONOR, by heels of other Cain books, it talk about the Bartram tragedy. hours and other conditions, we it and that the results would James M. Cain; Signet Books. •will be a refreshing departure show an overwhelming majority The Bartram nightmare has have led the way." from the run-of-the-mill novels. 144 pages, 25 cents. Jimmie has been watching— had voted yes. burned deep into his memory as % % Not as good a book as his "A big 'yes' vote will do well as his flesh, and he feels and benefitting from—SIU pro­ MINE OWN EXECUTIONER, by there's nothing more to be said gress from the very start. Very much to increase the strength of "Serenade" and "The Postman Nigel Balchin, Penguin Signet proudly he teUs you he is a our organization," he adds. "And Always Rings Twice," this is about it. Books, 190 pages, 25 cents. that's mighty important if we're still a fast-moving yarn in the He's much more happy talking charter member of the Union. This tense psychological going to continue to keep our well-known Cain style. While he was confined to the about the brighter spots in his The thriller tells the plausible story life. Like his Union, which he hospital following the Bartram membership as the best-repre­ hero, Roger 'Duval, a Confeder­ of Felix Milne, an analyst, with discussed enthusiastically in the blast, Jimmie had nothing to sented group in the maritime in­ ate spy working the West, meets his own problem of insecurity. comfortably ship-shape Tampa concentrate on but his recovery. dustry." the usual Cain wicked lady. Her Jimmie, who hails from Mo­ charms play havoc with the Con­ Capable, well-strained, Milne un­ All of his personal problems and Hall last week. bile, expects to be in sailing federacy's espionage system, as fortunately does not possess a Jimmie, who sails as Fireman, business were taken care of by condition very soon. And he's Duval forsakes everything in medical degree and consequently a Union representative. is a veteran of more than 25 "He did damn near as good as rarin' to go. After 25 years that pursuit of her affections. Because is harrowed by a sense of frus­ years in the maritime industry, salt water gets in your blood, of her he becomes a' traitor, tration. His emotional problem so his observations are worth I could myself," Jimmie says. is complicated by an irrestible Despite the fact that he's been and Brother Jones says he's no killer and thief. thinking about. attraction for Babs, a bewitching discharged from the hospital, exception. As in most Cain novels, the babe. A married man, Milne LEAN DAYS "Before I ship out, I'.d like to Brother Jones is by no means reader is given a quick educa­ puts personal restraint to the He's seen some lean, rough fully recovered from the burns take this opportunity to sincere­ tion in the proper method of days, he readily admits. And he" suffered aboard the Bartram. ly thank our Union representa­ selecting a pistol, robbing a acid test on more than one dif­ ficult occasion. he's seen progress made in the He still requires out-patient tives for all the help they gave train and mining silver. (In What really challenges Milne, face of long and difficult strug­ treatment, and while he's land­ me during my long stay in "Serenade" it was movie mak­ however, is the case of Adrian Tampa," the Mobile Fireman gles on the part of the American locked the Tampa Hall is prac­ ing and opera. In "The Postman Lucien, a very nice guy who is said. tically home to him. seamen. Always Rings Twice" it was suffering from schizophrenia. All "It's just _ another example of As a matter of fact, Jimmie "And the biggest share of the criminal law.) of which leads up to an exciting credit for the seamen's advance thirties the new 'Hall is just why it pays to be a member of If not read too closely on the climax. it's sort the SIU," he added. goes to the SIU," Brother Jones about tops. He figures Bom IN Kvaw �Page Four T HR SEA F A R E RS LO G Friday, October .22. 1948 SIE The business ai hand disposed of, the crew of the Petrolite waits for a motion to adjoUrn one of their regular shipboard meetings. From the expressions it appears thai all beefs were settled to the satisfaction of all. Crewmen of a ship that is expected to be out of the United States for an indefinite period find time lying heavy on their hands. On the Petrolite^ Mathiasen tanker, which has all ready been out for six months, the men have taken up various hobbies that serve to cut the long evenings at sea while shuttling between the Persian Gulf and French ports. Brother Frederick Willis, who submitted the pictures shown here to the LOG, spends his free time in snapping shots of his crewmates and de­ veloping them in his improvised dark room. The results of his hobby to date give the members of the SIU a look-in on the activities of the Petrolite crew. The last trip of the Petrolite out of New York kept her away for eleven months, during which time the crew had only a few days ashore. Brother Willis didn't report whether or not the crew is doing any better this trip, but he did say that the Petrolite had a tip-top crew aboard and all hands were working together very well. Especially wellliked by the crew is the excellent Stewards Depart­ ment, which has so far kept the boys' bellies filled and the grumbles down to a minimum. No date has been set for the Petrolite's return to the States. Tommy Ihe Oiler, one of Ihe three Tommies on the ship, makes his rounds in the lower wngine room. A crackerjack engine gang, re­ ports Brother Willis, has everything under control. One Petrolite crewmember has solved the problem of keeping in shape. With his bar bells and punching bag, Roberto (Chico) Morales Dias,. Utilityman, puts in a daily stint of pressing and punching. Pat (Pop) O'Brien, FWT (above), records the readings off the Petrolite's bohrd. Below, three of the Petrolite's Stewards De­ partment members pause in their preparation of Sunday dinner long enough to have their pictures snapped. Left to righi-^tanley Stuckouski. Chief Cook; E. Bishop, Steward; Luis Caloca, Galleyman. m Pictured is happy-go-lUcky Al Sadenwater, Saloon Messman, busy writing up his overtime during a slow moment in the work day. The smile gives .him away—that overtime must be a good sized hunk. Chief Cook Stanley Stuckouski sips the fruit of his labor. Cooking for a crev/ that is used to the best calls for the tested skill of an-expert.. Brother Stuckouski is iumpos^d to ' have it, ; as B]a6ther Willis says he is the-best of live; cooks the Petrolite has had so far. �.Friday, October 22. 1848 THE S E AF ARERS LO G Coast Strike Slows Shipping In Baitimore Page Fire ^ Mobile Shipping Takes A Slight. Turn For Better By WM. (Curly) RENTZ By GAL TANNER BALTIMORE — It's another MOBILE—A slight change for week of slow shipping in this the better was noted in shipping port, and it appears as if it will this week down here. After sev­ continue that way until some­ eral weeks of slow turnover, we thing breaks in the West Coast were able to ship approximately strike. The Calmar and Isth­ 102 bookmen and 34 permitmen By KEITH ALSOP this week happened to be one The reason for mentioning this mian intercoastal ships -tied up in the past week. A total of of those occasions. incident is simply to remind all GALVESTON — Rated men, here will serve to boost shipping seven payoffs and six sign-ons A character came up to the hands that the Union Hall is no a good deal when that time book or permit, are enjoying Hall and proceeded to give the were included in the Port's acti­ place for a guy with a snootfull good shipping in the Texas area. comes. Dispatcher and Patrolman a bad Despite the repeated warnings on vities. Ships paying off were flying In from foreign voyages this Conditions for the men with rat­ time. Several times he was this matter, it appears that it week for payoffs were the ings have been very favorable asked to leave the Hall. Each doesn't register with everybody, the colors of the Waterman and George Gershwin, Alcoa; Chi- for the past several weeks. time he refused. Finally, he and it still remains a problem Alcoa outfits. For Waterman, we paid off the Lafayette, Yaka, Payoffs for this port numbered lore. Ore; Mae, Bull; and Marine was asked for his permit. Not once in awhile. Morning Light and Arizpa. Alcoa three during the past week, with Runner, Robin. only did he refuse . to turn it But if a man gets a little load payoffs were the Pilgrim, Part­ two Waterman scows—the SS. The sign-ons numbered but over, he began -getting tough on—and that's his own business ner and Corsair. Zebulon Pike and the SS Waone more than the payoff—the and hollered that he was going —he'd be doing himself a favor The Lafayette, Yaka, Arizpa, Gershwin, Chilore, Mae, Dorothy costa—and a South Atlantic to fight. At that point he was and the membership as well by Pilgrim and Partner signed on Steamship Company vessel, the put out of the Hall. and Algonquin Victory, the last keeping out of the Hall. again and were joined by the SS Frank Spencer, paying off of the St. Lawrence Navigation Waterman vessel SS Fairisle. right here in Galveston. Company. The Corsair and Morning Light All beefs were of a minor na­ Of the ships paid off and are on continuous articles. signed on this week, only one ture and were settled at the pay­ gave us a difficult hour. On the offs. With the exception of some SMOOTH TASK Marine Runner a lot of trouble disputed overtime on the Zebu­ All payoffs were smooth, with There was nothing Cc.me out of the failure of three lon Pike. By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER the exception of the Alcoa Pil­ much in the way of beefs. crewmembers to make the ship grim. She was slightly fouled The Wacosta came in in firstwhen it was in New York. They PHILADELPHIA — The only me that the deck gang refused up, but everything was settled rate shape. She had good crew, then followed the ship here for thing that saved this port from to turn to as it was too cold. to the crew's satisfaction. The a good Skipper and no beefs. being a complete washout for the the payoff. Well, with the temperature at a sign-ons, likewise, were okay. Everything was good. week was the payoff of the John mild 76 degrees, I figurued the They were involved in several Checking of the slopchests and Her good Union crew was rep­ Burgess, South Atlantic SS Com­ Mate must either be drunk or shipboard beefs, the wind-up be­ repairs were done prior to the resented by three especially good pany. Because the crew was due off his rocker. So I dashed down ing stiff fines for the men who sign-ons. .Union delegates. Buster Young transportation, all men piled off to investigate. had fouled up. It was a touchy Vessels leaving here this week was Deck Department Delegate, and made places for an entirely affair which, no doubt, the com­ were headed for Puerto Rico, W. L. Witchen represented the new crew. NO SUN LAMP pany recorded in its little black Germany, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Black Gang and H. Remero was book. I never did find out who was Japan, Korea and the usual Some of the men didn't like in their for the Stewards DepartI can see it being thrown in'^ent the idea of having to get off; but, responsible for the caper, as no bauxite ports in the West Indies. the the faces of the Negotiating: fellows, that's Jthe policy arid,- as one would take the blame, but a Business was also stirred up a Committee members the next j OUT AGAIN along as it is, we all have to live couple of guys did inform me bit by the in-transit calls of the time we meet with the operators' The Zebulon Pike signed on up .to it. Incidentally, the way that it was a little chilly at that SS John Bartram, of the Water­ to improve conditions. In a lot:again and was joined by another shipping has been here the past early hour and it would have i man coastwise service, and the of ways we have good beefs to' Waterman ship, the SS George few weeks an entire crew being been nice to wait for the sun to SS Zebulon Pike, another Water­ present the shipowners, but' Prentice. The sign-ons • were shipped does a lot to cheer the come up before turning to. man Liberty in from Galveston. many are nullified when these ^ easily handled, the only thing men on the beach. As I say, it was the screwiest Men and material were sent to foul-up beefs are whipped out they required was some clarifica­ In addition to the Burgess we beef I ever heard of. What both ships from this Hall. The tion of the working rules. and put before our committee. paid off the Carolyn of Bull clinched it was the fact that all men needed were replacements Port activity was not confined Line. There were a few beefs hands were loud in their praise and the material was Union edu­ SETTLING DOWN to the payoffs and sign-ons. Sev- aboard, but all were squared cational literature. The membei-s of the MFOWW |eral ships of our contracted- away in short order. As usual, DRY DOCKS and MCS have settled down to companies called in transit, thei-e were only a couple of re­ BOTH WAGM sweating out a long pull in this; These were the SS Montgomery placements called for. AA/D COOL There are a number of Sea­ port. A lot of men are giving City, Isthmian; SS Del Mundo, / farers in drydock in this port's We entertained^ the usual num­ 4them a helping hand with cigar­ Mississippi, and the Seatrain Marine Hospital. Among them ber of ships in transit and, while ettes and sandwiches off the ships SS Havana and SS Now are J. W. Taylor, A. C. McAlpin, these ships don't help the general York. ships. W. Richardson, C. Grover, R. shipping much, they do take a Among the good SIU men on Their operators are dickering Wilson, W. T. Covington, R. few men now and then. with the striking unions to allow the Galveston beach at the mo­ Armstrong, Eugene Leary, C. J. I thought that I had heard the loaded ships to discharge ment are N. W. Liameir, G. Norriss, J. T. Stevens, H. R. their cargoes and then anchor in Glover, R. E. Davis, J. Mapp, J. everything in the way of beefs. Lowman, J. E. Ashurst, J. E. the stream until the strike ends. Cappe, P. G. Harrison, D. Stic- This week produced a new one. I Hall, C. Perkins, C. Hafner, C. Of course, their reasons are ob­ kerol, E. Pettry, W. T. Cahill, won't mention the name of the Sirman and J. F. Gersey. ship, so as to save the crew a vious and would take a lot of "Red" Berry and Bob Elliott. If you were down Mobile way great deal of embarrassment, of the Chief Mate as being a Occasionally we still run into the power from the strike if the this past week, some of the Sea­ unions agree. It's their strike, the bigtime gashound, who fig­ some of whom were not involved darn good Jpe to work with. farers you might have run into Most of the men have been on however, and we'll continue our ures he can do anything his little in this sad affair. were E. Goodwin, G. Saucier, L. the same ship running coastwise I received a call from the heart desires, just becilise he has policy of respecting their lines Sheffield, W. Brown, A. Logindis, a few bulging muscles. One day Chief Mate of this scow telling for eight months. No booze was R. Reynolds, G. Durham, R. Deuntil the beef ends. involved; everyone was cold sober. What made these men vine, H. Westphall, A. Richards, G. Lawrence and R. Tucker. pull this maneuver I'll never We hope next week's report know. will show a continued upward After telling them to turn to or trend in shipping. It's pretty By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK and then check into a hospital of weeks, he must report in for pack up (no one packed up) I certain that makes it unanimous. whenever they get in the mood. his shipping card first. NEW YORK — Of the many After recovering from their In addition to the violation of left. For the rest" of the day I strange interpretations given the illness these men feel they need these rules by some members, found myself mumbling some­ shipping rules by some members, only drop into the Hall and pick there is another small minority thing about a bad dream. Done is fouled up more often up that backdated card. Tho.se of members who attempt to have The ' news that the General than Shipping Rule No. 3, which men are always sorely disap­ the Union's officials break the Fund Assessment had passed by To insure payment, all relates to hospital cases. This pointed when they find out such rules. Not only the Shipping an overwhelming margin was re­ claims for overtime must be rule, coupled with No. 2 and is not the case. Rules but even the constitution ceived by the membership here turned in to the hedds of de­ No. 6 makes clear the method upon which the Union is formed. The procedure is simple with a great deal of enthusiasm. partments no later than 72 whereby a Seafarer receives a enough to understand and -goes Of course it was no surprise that hours following the comple­ These men call them "favors," backdated shipping card. tion of the overtime worla but through ignorance or selfish it passed, as it is a well known The rules make clear that the like'this: As soon as the penaltyRegister at the Hall and check motives i-eally ask for the Union fact that one thing the SIU men only way a man can get a back­ work is done, a record should dated shipping card is to regis­ into the hospital. When dis­ to scrap its foundation. When do not lack is faith in the wis­ be given to the Department ter at the SIU Hall and then go charged, report to the nearest you turn these men down fiat dom of their brothers. head, and one copy held by you're a no good so-and-so. I Only one more job remains for to the hospital directly. The ex­ SIU Hall within 48 hours and the man doing the job. know how it is, for I've been the' year: the election of our ception to this rule is where a you will receive the backdated In addition the depart­ approached several times for fa­ Officials for 1949. With that out man is stricken while aboard a card. mental delegates should vors. The result is always bad If hospitalized from a ship, ship and is removed directly to of the way, coupled with our check on all overtime sheets . feelings all around. The best one must still report into the a hospital. two-year contracts, we shall 72 hours before the ship way to avoid all this is to stick Hall within 48 hours to receive Some of the members believe have the decks cleared for mov­ makes port. that they can register, • take a the card. Even if the doctor tells by the rules—that's what they ing ahead to bigger projects. ship, pile off. after the payoff a man to take a rest for a couple were made for. Cottditioas Good For Galveston Rated Men New A&G Transportation Rule Gives Needed Boost To Phiiiy Hospital Cases And Back Dated Shippmg Cards On Overtime m . -^1 �THE Page Six SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 22. 1948 Port New York Passes Through Boston Cots Two Payoffs—Both Are Smooth Another Week Of Slew Shipping By E. B. TILLEY By JOE ALGZNA NEW YORK—There is no good word out of New York this week, it's just "continued fair shipping." The tempo of-ship ping has held to a slow but steady pace for several weeks with no prospects for any change. The ships keeping this port alive in the payoff column for the week were the Marion Crawford, LaSalle, Andrew Jack­ son, Jean LaFitte, and Canton Victoi-y, all Waterman; the Fran­ ces and Suzanne, Bull; Thomas Cresap, Isthmian, and Seatrain Texas, Seatrain Lines. Two of the ships, the Seatrain Texas and Canton Victory, were very good payoffs. The men of the Canton had her all cleaned up, and the cfew was ready for the payoff with everything in order for the boarding Patrol­ man. bility of losing out on some money due, it is a good idea to write the name of the company on the back of the discharge. It'll be appreciated by the Pa­ trolmen who are tracing your claim. With the results of the ballot^ ing on the $10 General Fund as­ sessment known, it proves once again the interest of the mem­ bership in the Union. It shows that the men in the SIU believe in internal strength and have proved it by voting to dig down in their pockets for a 10 spot. BOSTON—Well, old Beantown can brag about two payoffs in one week, at long last. We had the tanker SS New London down east in Portland, Maine. Patrolman Johnson cov­ ered her for us and reported that she was a crackerjack SIU ship. She belongs to one of the new tanker companies. The other payoff was on the SS Governor Graves, Watennan, and she was the first foreign payoff in this port in a longer time than we care to remember. She was another sweet one, too. Nobody could have asked for a cleaner ship or finer crew from topside on down. Never­ theless, a dozen men got off her, so we had the pleasure of send­ ing replacements for the sign-on. By the time this gets into print, she'll be well on her way across to Bremen. ELECTION TALK Now that the General Fund Assessment has been carried by a smashing majority, and is in effect and payable, all the talk around the Hall is focused on the coming election of Union offi­ cials. Everybody seems anxious to have a look at the ballot, for they feel that they will have quite a number of candidates to choose from. That's the way it should be. That's the way the membership can be sure of the right Seafarer in the right Union office for the coming year. The right officials can give las the close-knit organization we need in 1949. So we're taking this space to remind every good Union men that November 1 is the day to line up at the ballot box and vote for the men he thinks can do the best job for the mem­ bership. , Incidentally, Dr. James G. McGillicuddy, a surgeon at the Bos­ ton Marine Hospital for 15 years, died the other day. A good many Seafarets must remember him. Rumors Of More Ships Have Puerto Rice Heiding Breath By SAL COLLS they can receive their wages— the wages that they are entitled to receive by Maritime Law. Maybe an actual case wiU help to clarify to the membership ex­ actly what we mean. Brother T. Kato came down to Puerto Rico on the Bull scow, Monroe. He was injured while working on deck one day, and was sent to the Marine Hospital as a patient. He spent one month in the hos­ pital. While convalescing on the flat of his back, his ship made the island ports and sailed back to the States. Upon being dis­ charged from the hospital. Brother Kato went to the Bull Line office in San Juan and asked for his pay. He was flat- broke, down to his last clean this has not happened once, but shirt. time and time again. Brother SAN JUAN — No doubt a Kato is on the beach right now, SIGN FIRST book could be written on the care and feeding of rumors. Al­ Well, he was told at the com­ without a nickle in his pocket. though there are good ones and pany office, yes, he could collect He can't, even pay his room rent, bad ones, rumors give a bit of his wages, all right, if, first of and up in the Bull Line office spice to life. And the good ones, all, he signed a release which he has one month's wages rot­ at least, sometimes let a little would relieve the company of all ting there—wages that he has On the Jackson, the story was sunshine into an otherwise responsibility for the man, which earned and can't collect! different. Not that the crew was dreary day. What we want down here in would protect them from all law­ to blame for anything, it was Puerto Rico right now is for suits, and all future liabilities. Well, lately a batch of rumors just that the company had put a Joe Volpian to let us know ex­ In short, the company curtly has been seeping into the San lot of restrictions on the men actly how he handles such cases, refused to pay the man his Juan Hall down here, and they that were a long time in un­ eactly how he would go about wages—one month's which he all spell "good news." When and tangling. But in the end they forcing the Bull Line Company had earned, and which he was if they materialize, they will were untangled and the men col­ to pay this man his wages. entitled to by maritime law, un­ mean more ships, more jobs, lected in the neighborhood of less he forfeited all of his rights We would appreciate a reply more rice and beans for every­ $1,000. and threw his case to the four from Brother Volpian by the first body. winds. mail. This malpractice by the On the Jean LaFitte the crew For instance, it is being kicked What kind of a dirty deal is Bull Line office down here has got a bellyful of "Red Lead" about that the South Puerto Rico this, we want to know? And got to stop. Anderson. It seems Red Lead Sugar Company—that's the com­ was out to hardtime the crew, pany that has the SS Cape Mowithout having any reason . , , for „ hican runing right now between his actions other than just bull Baltimore arid Guanica - is goheadedness. He was squared ing to purchase another ship the away at the payoff as usual. same type as the Cape Mohican, By JOSEPH VOLPIAN On sign-ons, we had the Fran- to be put on the sugar run be­ Special Services Representative ces, Alcoa Patriot, LaSalle, tween Guanica and continental The question raised in the San Juan report regarding claims for injury aboard ship, could Thomas Cresap, John B. Water­ ports. be answered at great length. However, I shall attempt to clarify the problem as briefly as possible. man and Robin Trent—all of MORE TO COME When a man becomes ill or is injured aboard ship, he should do two things; 1) Demand which were handled in SIUto be paid off, 2) Demand treatment for his illness or injury. style by the crews and Patrol­ Also, that the Ponce Cement His right to demand payoff is designed to avoid any chance of his becoming destitute on a men. Company is dickering with the strange beach. Paying off, however, does not nullify his rights under the law. He is still entitled to Sword Line, which has just ON PERMITMEN wages to the end of the voyage, or until he becomes fit for duty—whichever happens first. lately gone into bankruptcy, to In addition, hq is entitled to maintenance and cure at the company's expense, transportation One thing before leaving the get hold of another vessel along back to the port of shipment, and damages, if the accident or illness is the result of company news of ships for the week. On the same lines as the MV Ponce. negligence. the Alcoa Patriot there were This would mean that there All of these benefits are prescribed by the law and are payable when it has been found that several permitmen who had been would be two SIU ships crewing the claim is VALID. aboard for sixty days. The Dele­ up and paying off in the port of The claim becomes valid only after it has been determined that the company is in some way gates told the men they would Ponce, Puerto Rico. responsible for his illness or injury. The mere fact that a man has been injured aboard ship does have to pile off, but the permitAnd more good news came not give validity to his clainu men decided to stay aboard. floating in on the rumor that a In some cases, it has been shown that misconduct on the part of the seaman resulted in an There was a slight to do over it gent intends to buy two Lib­ accident. For instance, a man sits on a rail and topples over backward. Or a man off watch plays and the men piled off, but not erty-type tankers to take care of with a chipping hammer, gets a piece of rust in his eye, resulting in blindness. before a Patrolman had to be his sugar and molasses, and in Similarly, a guy with paresis, or a guy who gels the hell kicked out of him because he's been dispatched to the ship. the very near future. These pos­ waving a fire-axe, has no one to blame but himse'I. In, all of these cases, the company would not In cases like this, the Dele­ sibly could be organized. They I have to recognize a claim. gates shouldn't waste any words would be on a steady run be­ Despite the provisions of the law, there i> nothing in black and white that says the com­ with men who refuse to abide by tween Puerto Rico and Balti­ pany must pay immediately an injured or sick man's wages to the end of the voyage. the rules laid down by the mem­ more. Claim agents know that if they pay these wages, plus the maintenance and cure and trans­ bership. They should put in a portation monies, they are still going to be sued for damages. Therefore, they take the position that These rumors can spell jobs. quick call to the Hall and let Brothers, and plenty of them— the claim is invalid and they are willing to let the courts decide whether or not they have to pay the Patrolmen handle it. These jobs that could be good for any part of it. cases are rare, but when they years to comc. The Bull line, mentioned in the San Juan report, is not the worst offender. Alcoa is much come up, a call to the nearest worse, even lo the point of refusing maintenance end cure payments. It is my impression that men TAKE IT EASY! Hall will ordinarily settle the on the beach in Puerto Rico, who have claims, should deal directly with the company or retain counsel t.o represent them. matter. You know, those of us who However, the company agent's authority does not include the power to settle claims. If he Another matter that sometimes think that Puerto Rico is just comes up, though it is by no about the best place in the-world can make an advantageous bargain for the shipping company he represents, he certainly can be means as troublesome—just irri­ to relax in and ship from are a expected to do so after being so authorized by the company. In regard to the case of Brother Kato, reported by the San Juan agent, we have succeeded tating — 'is the failure of some pretty easy going bunch of guys. in getting'Bull line to pay wages to the end of the voyage and maintenance and cure to Kato. The men to remember the name of That is, generally speaking. compajiy has investigated his case and apparently found his claim a valid one. the company operating their But once in a while something It does not follow, however, that the Bull Line will pay the unearned portion .of a seaman's shibs. happens that makes our blood wages merely on the evidence thid he became i^^ or was injured aboard one of its ships. Occasionally men come to the boil, and when it continues to Although the law provides certain benefits for men who fall ill or are injured, it also sets up sixth deck to Inquire about happen again and again, we sud­ certain protective provisions for the shipping companies against improper claims. money due. They remember the denly find ourselves ranting and Briefly, the best procedure for a sick man to follow is this: Pay off the ship, take your gear name of the ship, but they do raving and fit to be tied. with, you, follow medical instructions, get a clinical abstract from the h.ospital where treated arid not remember, the name of the We are referring to the Bull then .^deal directly with the company's claim agent to negotiate a settlement; or retain a marine company. Line practice—and a malpractice lawyer to represrint you. The way ships get around from it is—of forcing SIU men, who Bear in mind that earned wages are payable within 24 hours after the cargo is discharged, 'one outfit to another, it is some­ have been injured while working or wi:-hin four days alter the seaman has been discharged, whichever occurs first. times difficult to pin down the on her ships, to sign a paper Failure on the part of the Master or' owner to pay within that time calls for two days' pqy disclaiming all responsibility on for every day the seaman is kept waiting. ship to a specific company. ^ There is no time limit or penalty established in the case of unearned wages due. To guard against the possi- the part of the company before' Shiphoard Injury Questions Ciurified J.iV/ • I .IV ••.. • • • �•^rtday. OcioJMr iZ-1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Pictures And Brief Biographical Sketches Of Qualified Candidates For A&G Offices SECY.-TREASURER (One To Be Elected) LARON GARABEDIAN No. 10656 (NO PICTURE SUBMITTED) Has been a member of the Seafarers International Union since 1943. Has taken part in all strike actions of the Union, and participated in all other activities of the Union from that time on. PAUL HALL—No. 190 picket duty in Bonus Strike. Served the Union in official ca­ pacities as Patrolman, Acting New York Agent, Assistant Sec­ retary-Treasurer, and SecretaryTreasurer. Was elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer again in 1947. Participated in General Strike, Longshore anti-commie beef, Isthmian Strike, and all other SIU beefs while in office. Clear for all strikes. Was chair­ man of the Negotiating Commit­ tee for contracts signed this past year. Sailed actively during the war. ROBERT MATTHEWS—No. 154 • L Member of Seafarers since its beginning. Strike clear. Sailed actively in all areas in war. First assumed elective oflfice in 1944 as New York Port Agent. Elected Secretary-Treasurer in 1947. Was Director of Isthmian Organizing drive. Member of SIU Negotiating Committee. Has served in various capacities in practically all emergencies and strikes of Union. wmmMm liliilf iiiiil iiiiiiiiy Joined the SIU when it was first formed. Sailed as Engine and/or Ships Delegate on many ships. Served as Patrolman and Agent in the Port of Mobile, and later as Jacksonville Agent, and San Francisco Agent. Was as­ signed by the 1946 Agents Con­ ference to New York as Head­ quarters Representative. Served ASSISTANT as member of the Negotiating SECY.-TREASURER Committee 1946 and 1947. - Was elected Assistant Secretary(Three To Be Elected) Treasurer in 1947. Has worked JOSEPH H. VOLPIAN—No. 56 on organization and educational projects for the Union., Has par­ ticipated in all SIU Strikes and job actions. Is strike clear. 1^1 A&G Candidates On these pages appear photographs and biographi­ cal sketches of the candidates who have qualified to ap­ pear on the ballot for the various Atlantic and Gulf District offices for the year 1949. Three candidates were dis­ qualified by the Credentials Committee because they did not submit evidence of suf­ ficient seatime as required by the Constitution, and By­ laws of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. The names of these men appear in the Committee's report, which is published on page 10. Three candidates submitted statements, but no pictures. One sent a picture, but no statement. If any of the three send their pictures before ballot­ ing begins, the LOG will print them. The sketches and photos of the qualiiied candidates are published as an aid to the membership in determin­ ing for whom they will cast their ballots. Study this ma­ terial carefully. The men you choose will bear im­ portant responsibilities in representing and serving you in the coming year. (One To Be Elected) EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD No. 203 ^ • •SISpSi iiii DUKE (Red) HALL—No. 23888 Joined SIU when it was first organized. Was elected Joint Pa­ trolman in New Orleans for 1945 and Deck Patrolman for 1946. Has been sailing AB and Bosun since 1926, and has par­ ticipated in all strikes and beefs of the seamen in that time. Was Area commander in the Greenpoint section during the Isthmian Strike. Engine Patrolman (One To Be Elected) C. J. (Buck) STEPHENS No. 76 I Has been a member of SIU since October, 1942. Has never been an elected official, but served as appointed Patrolman in the Port of Galveston in lat­ ter part of 1946, and in Houston in 1947 until that Port was closed. Was appointed Stewards Patrolman in New Orleans from July, 1947, until the present time. In the 1946 Strike, stood active picket , duty in the Ports of Galveston and Corpus Christi. In the Isthmian strike was Pa­ trolman in New Orleans. HERMAN TROXCLAIR No. 6743 mian ships as volunteer Organi­ zer during the Isthmian organiz­ ing campaign. D. F. (Danny) BYRNE—No. 145 Ai mmmM NEW ORLEANS Agent New Orleans Deck Patrolman for aboard ship. Was in Galveston 1947 and again for 1948. during 1946 Strike on a Pacific Tanker and volunteered, with FRANK (Red Sully) SULLIVAN entire Stewards Department, for No. 2 picket duty, as ship was in dry dock. Volunteered picket duty r/.rron Staten Island during Isthmian .Strike. Has voted in all elections since 1944. f S 1 iiiliiiilllliii siiiii f Joined the SIU in December 1938. Was active in 1939 Isth­ mian Strike, 1939 Bonus Strike, 1946 General Strike and 1947 Isthmian Strike. Has served the I SIU in different capacities, rang­ 1 ing from Dispatcher to Agent in Port of New Orleans. Shipped to all areas during war. Cochairman of UFE Strike Com­ Joined the SIU in 1938. Has mittee in New Orleans and in a clear strike recoil. Sailed charge of donations. Is strike Isthmian during organizing drive clear. Elected New Orleans En­ as volunteer Organizer. gine Patrolman for 1947, re­ elected for 1948. L. S. (Johnny) JOHNSTON No. 53 Has been sailing since 1922. Served as Engine Patrolman in Port of New York from 1943 to 1945. JWas taken off waterfront duty by the membership and assigned to Special Services. Handles Coast Guard, immigra­ tion, unemployment insurance, and other matters. Was elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in Was one of the SIU's original 1947. Strike clear record. members. Active in P&O strike and other early actions. Appoint-; J. P..SHULER—No. 101 ed by Director of Organization to direct field work for Isth-i mian campaign. Also participated; in Great Lakes drive. Director of waterfront activities in New York during 1946 General Strike. Was appointed New Orleans Ag­ ent in summer of 1947 by mem­ bership action. Elected New Or­ leans Agent for 1948. Sailed to all areas during war. Strike rec-. joined Sltl in December 1938, before that being a member of ord clear. other AFL seamen's unions. Has an active record for all 'strikes Deck Patrolman and beefs m which SIU has (One To Be Elected) been involved since 1938. Ship­ HARVEY C. HILL—No. 6409 ped to all areas during fhe war. Member of SIU since 1938. (NO PICTURE SUBMITTED) Was Assistant Dispatcher and Was ori Stxik'e Committee during Sailed actively during the war. Joint Patrolman for Port of New P&O and Seatrain Strikes, Did Sailed on three different Isth- York in 1945 and 1^46. Elected Stewards Patrolman (One To Be Elected) A. W. (Andy) GOWDER No. 36884 : W. Joined SIU on March 12, 1941, and has been active member since that date. Has clearance for all strikes. Sailed in nearly all areas during the war. Has always sailed in Stewards De­ partment. Elected New Orleans Stewards Department Patrolman for 1948. BOSTON Agent (One To Be Elected) J. E. SWEENEY—No. 1530 iiiliiiil imm j lilli mimmmmmm iliiiiii .i Joined SIU in Savannah in 1944, and has been active at all times in Union, serving on nu­ merous committees ashore and as Chairman and Secretary ^ Ac '.rKi • • Has been member of SIU since the beginning in 1938. First went to work for the Union as Engine Patrolman in 1941. Has an AB ticket and some experience in �B I THE SEAFARERS Page Eight Stewards Department, and has been Boston Joint Patrolman for five years. Was in New York as Joint Patrolman for few months during the war. Was stationed in Portland, Maine, during 1946 General Strike and in Boston during Isthmian Strike. EUGENE O. DAKIN—No. 180 ERNEST B. TILLEY—No. 75 llii LOG sailed during the war. Served as a volunteer organizer in the Isthmian fleet and with tanker companies now under contract to SIU. Served on the New York Isthmian Strike Committee. Par­ ticipated in the 1941 Strike, Coos Bay and Shipyard beefs. In aid­ ing the shipyard workers and telephone workers, he served on the Baltimore committees. Has held various appointive Union positions, and has served as Ship's Delegate many times. Friday. October 22, 1948 Deck Patrolman hntil coming ashore to work as^ SIU official in the Port of New (Tw.o To Be Elected) York. Was then sent to Wilming­ ton, California, as East Coast CARL (Red) GIBBS—No. 2341 Representative. When West Coast office .closed, went back to sea until elected as Joint Pati'olman for New York in 1946; and in 1947 was elected Engine Patrol­ V _ , man. Took part in' 1946 General Strike, Coos Bay and Isthmian beefs. JAMES PURCELL—No. 7802 FREDDIE STEWART—No. 4935 Member • of the inception in 1938. Union official for years. Participated strikes. SIU since its Served as a neai-ly three in all major Joined the Union at its incep­ tion. Has been active in all beefs, and has participated as an or­ ganizer, ship and shoreside, in the Isthmian campaign and Great Lakes drive. Strike clear record. Elected Joint Patrolman for 1948, JOHN R. MARSHALL—No. 322 Joined SIU in February, 1939. Was appointed Engine Patrolman in Baltimore in 1945. Was ap­ pointed Patrolman in Port of Philadelphia in January 1947, and also served as Agent in that port. Was .elected Philadelphia Joint Patrolman for 1948, later served as Patrolman in Savan­ nah. At present time is acting Boston Agent. Joint Patrolman (One To Be Elected) Isf." I IS: BEN LAWSON—No. 894 •••'*1111 LOUIS GOFFIN—No. 4526 Has 16 years^ sea experience, and is an American born citizen. Sailed all through the war. Has been a member of the Union since its formation. Has not held elective or appointive office, but has participated in many Union actions as a rank-and-file mem­ ber. Strike clear record. Sailin^; since 1919, and has been a Union member since then. Joined SIU in 1942, and sailed activel.y. during the war. Has participated in all strikes of the Union since joining. Serv­ ed as Engine Patrolman in New York during 1946, 1947 and 1948. Was a volunteer organizer for the Union from the beginning. Participated in all major strikes and other actions of the Union. Led direct action to secure milk, provisions, and decent shipboard conditions. Was Stewards Patrol­ man in 1947, and Joint Patrol­ man, in Port of New York, in 1948. Assisted in drawing up agreements. G. (Tex) SUIT—No. 6951 NEW YORK Agent (One To Be Elected) JOE ALGINA—No. 1320 CHARLES SCOFIELD No. 21536 ilillilli Transferred from AFL Sea­ men's Union in March, 1939. Par­ ticipated in 1941 Bonus Beef, 1946 General Strike, and Isth- i mian Strike. Has been Patrol­ man and Agent in Philadelphia and Jacksonville, and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the At­ lantic and Gulf District. Was elected Deck Patrolman in tjie Port of New York in 1947. E. (Skimpy) GUSZCZYNSKY No. 3100 Has been a member of the SIU since 1938. Has taken part in all strikes and aided in the organizing of several companies. Has served as Patrolman in Nor­ folk and was elected as Deck Patrolman in Baltimore for 1948. Was Chairman of 1946 Strike Committee in Port of Norfolk, Transferred into SIU at the and held same job during Isth­ beginning. Sailed actively during the war until going to work as mian Strike. Organizer. Has served in various capacities such as New York DANIEL J. SHEEHAN Deck Patrolman and Acting Ag­ No. 22856 ent. Was elected Agent in the Port of New York for 1948. Par­ ticipated actively in Longshore and Coos Bay beefs, 1946 Gen­ eral Strike, yFE beef, and Isth­ mian Strike. Has been on Ne­ gotiating Committee for past three years. Has been a member of the SIU for eight years. Sailed SIU ships during the entire war. Par­ ticipated in most of the major SIU beefs. Has served as Pa­ trolman in the Ports of New York, Houston, Galveston and New Orleans. Joined SIU in 1941^ Sailed all through the war. Served on Savannah Strike Committee dur­ ing 1946 General Strike, and is strike clear for all strikes since joining Union. Elected Engine and Ship's Delegate on a num­ ber of SIU ships. Stewards Patrolman (Two To Be Ele::ied) RAY GONZALES—No. 174 JOHN WARD—No. 21311 Has been going to sea since 1937. Joined SIU in 1938. Pre­ vious to that held book No. 21240 in AFL Seamen's Union. Has participated in many Union beefs and is strike clear. Engine Patrolman Joint Patrolman (Two To Be Elected) (Two To Be Elected) JIMMIE DRAWDY—No. 28523 iiliii 'UBi • TEDDY BABKOWSKI—No. 7391 Started sailing in 1939. Re­ ceived his SIU book in June, 1942. Has been an active mem­ ber, and has always worked for the interests of the Union, and lived up to the Oath of Obliga­ tion. Has sailed Bosun and otfier Deck ratings. Attends shoreside meetings whenever possible. Has served on many Balloting and ) Tallying Committees. Joined Towboat Division of SIU in 1938. Transferred to Deep Sea section in 1941. Has worked in various positions for the Un­ ion; mostly as organizer in New York and in the. Gulf Area. Par­ ticipated in the <3eneral Strike, anti-commie Longshore Beef, Coos Bay Beef, and Isthmian Strike. Organizer in the Cities Service fleet. Was elected Gal­ Joined the SIU in 1941 and veston Patrolman in 1947. Joined the SIU in 1940, trans­ ferring from the ILA Tugboat branch. Has participated in all strikes since date of joining. Sailed throughout the war as Chief Steward. Elected Stew­ ards Patrolman in 1945 for the year 1946 and has been re­ elected each year since. Has participated in negotiations on Stewards Department clauses of contracts. Was Area Commander in 1946 General Strike and Wall Street Strike. Chairman of Food Joined the Union in 1943. and Housing Committee during Sailed actively during the war Isthmian Strike. �THE SEAFARERS Friday. October 22. 1948 ALLAN J. COBBS—No. 371 . BALTIMORE Agent '•. . . (One To Be Elected) MAX A. BECK—No. 937 IMh.. '.J/i I lllie; Charter member of the SIU, joining in 1938. Before that wa.s a member of several other mari­ time unions. Has been sailing more than 20 years. Has served as Delegate on many SIU ships. Also has been a member of sev­ eral Union eommhtees and is Strike clear for all SIU beefs. HOWARD GUINIER—No. 478 LOG Bonus Strike, anti-commie Long­ shore beef. Was Agent in Port Arthur during General Strike. Has been Patrolman in New York, Norfolk, New Orleans, and Galveston. Was elected Patrol­ man in Galveston in 1947. Page Nine DAN BUTTS—No. 190 (One To Be Elected) BEN REES—No. 95 Engine Patrolman (One To Be Elected) WALTER SIEKMANN—No. 7086 •Has been going to sea for fif­ teen years and joined the SIU when it was first organized. Was Organizer during Isthmian drive. Took active part in General Strike, Isthmian Strike, and be­ fore that was an active partici­ Has been a member of the pant .in the Bonus action and all SIU for seven years. Has been other SIU beefs. elected Ship's Delegate many times and has .served as tempor­ WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ ary Patrolman. Was elected Ag­ No. 26445 ent in the Port of Boston for' 1948. Pai'ticipated in Isthmian Drive as .shoreside Organizer. Served on Strike Committee for the 1946 ^rike and the Isth­ mian Strike. Has been ^active in all SIU beefs since joining Un­ ion. Sailed actively throughout entire war" in all areas. fi Has been a member of the SIU since November, 1938. Has been following the sea since 1924 as AB and Bosun. Active in all strikes since 1934. Was elected Port Agent five consecutive years Joined SIU in Savannah in and appointed one year. Sailed 1938. Sailed out of ports of Sav­ annah, Norfolk and New York. actively '..iie last three years. Appointed Patrolman for Port of Norfolk in June 1945. Served SALVADOR COLLS—No. 21085 until elected Joint Patrolman for that port for the year 1947. Re­ elected Norfolk Joint Patrolman for 1948. Appointed Agent for Port of Norfolk in March 1948. In "charge of stewpot and publi­ city for N-orfolk Strike Commit­ tee in 1946 General Strike. Ac­ tive for Strike Committee in Isthmian Strike, after being ac­ tive in Isthmian organization campaign and other drives. Ac­ tive in UFE .strike. Stewards Patrolman SAVANNAH Agent (One To Be Elected) BENNIE GONZALEZ- No. 125 Was Organizer for the SIU from 1938 to. 1941. Represented the Union before the . National Defense Mediation Board con­ tract dispute in Washington, D.C., in 1941. Chairman Head­ quarters Branch Bonus Strike Committee, and Chairman New York Branch Food and Housing Committee during 1946 General Strike. Secured 3000 berths for members during the action. Stewards Patrolman 1946, 1947 and 1948. PHILADELPHIA Agent Helped organize the SIU in the Gulf in 1939. Was wounded five times and crippled. Went back to sea in 1942, after being laid up for more than two years. Active during Isthmian Drive and Isthmian Strike. Also di­ rected activities for Port of Baltimore during General Strike. Elected Agent in Port of Balti­ more in 1947. Has clear record for all SIU strikes. Deck Patrolman (One To Be Elected) ELBERT HOGGE—No. 3168 (One To Be Elected) JAMES SHEEHAN—No. 306 iiili ... pli Bl Has been a member of the SIU since its inception, and has been active in all strikes that the Union has been involved in. During General Strike of 1946, (One To Be Elected) was Area Commander in charge of Brooklyn. Helped organize ty­ WILLIAM J. (Bill) BRANTLEY ing up of .Staten Island docks No. Ill during the Coos Bay beef. In Puerto Rico, was active in the ILA strikes of 1947 and .1948. At present, is chairman/ of the Puerto Rico Maritime Trades Department, after helping am­ algamate the UTM and UDEM into the ILA. Agent in Puerto Rico for past two years, during Joined SIU in Port of Tampa, which time has been advisor to February 11, 1939. Active in or­ ILA and other unions during ne­ ganizing P&O line and in the gotiations. P&O strike. Helped organize the Florida East Coast Car Ferry in 1940, and was one of those in­ CHARLES B, MARTIN—N.o. 16 started to sea in 1935, at strumental in forcing the com­ which time he joined the ISU, pany to observe the agreement and later sailed under the AFL. reached. Active strike clearances seamen. Was instrumental in or­ tor all strikes in which the SIU ganizing the present SIU. Acted" has been involved, including the as Engine and Ship's DelegatE 1946 General Strike, the 1947 on nearlv all of the ships he has Isthmian Strike and the 1948 sailed. Has been acting Agent Wall Street Strike. Dispatcher in or Patrolman in the Port of Port of New York in 1946 and Savannah for a number of years. 1947. Patrolman, Port of New Is clear of all Strikes. Ybrk, March 1948 to date. iilllll SAN JUAN Agent CHARLES STARLING—No. 6920 (One To Be Elected) LEONARD CRADDOCK No. 25822 LEON (Blondie) JOHNSON No. 108 Organized for the SIU in the Gulf Area during 1938 and 1939. Was elected to Union office in 1944 and has been reelected since. Elected Deck Patrolman in New York - in 1947. Started sailing in 1924 and shipped as AB and Bosun since then. Has strike clearances for all strikes. GUSTAV V. THOBEr-No. 40184 (NO PICTURE SUBMITTED) • Has been a member of the SIU since 1944. Has taken pajt Became member of SIU in in all strikes and all other ac­ 1939. Took part in P&O Strike, tivities . from that time on. NORFOLK Agent Joined SIU in 1943. Has taken active part in all Union strikes. Served as volunteer organizer in Isthmian and several tanker drives. Has been active in the SIU since 1938. Started to sea in 1924, and sailed in all three Departments before 1936. Has shipped as AB, Bosun and offi­ cer in the Deck Department. From 1932 to 1938 worked in the Marine Department of the Oil Field Division of the Texas Oil Company. Served on Navy towboats from 1942 to 1943, when he was transferred to the Army Tug Division in the Port of San Juan, and remained there till early 1946. Relieved the Agent in San Juan for three weeks in 1946. Since that time has been sailing in the Deck Department. Was Patrolman in New York in 1944, in Baltimore in 194546, and was Agent in Miami the end of 1946 and the beginning of 1947. Was elected Savannah Agent in 1947 and 1948. Active in Isthmian campaign and other organizing drives. Strike clear. �Page Ten THE SEA FAR ER S L aC Joint Fatre^man TAMPA Agent (Two To Be Elected) (One To Be Elected) ROBERT A. JORDAN—No. 71 RAY WHITE—No. 57 trolman. Remained at that post till March 1948, when he return­ ed to sea. JAMES DeVITO—No. 185 GALVESTON Agent (One To Be Elected) KEITH ALSOP—No. 7311 Friday. October 22. 1948 all strikes since the Unioq , start­ ed. Has been Patrolman or Agent in various ports. During Wall Street Strike, while sailing' crti SS Seatrain New York, insti­ gated the collecting of a 200dollar donation which was turned in at Galveston and New York, to help defray cost of strike.., JAMES L. TUCKER—No. 2209 "• Transferred into SIU in 1938. Helped organize P&O. Was Pa­ trolman in Port of New York for six months, and has served as Norfolk Agent for the last three years. Active in Isthmian Drive. Has clear record for all strikes. Reelected Norfolk Ag­ ent last year, subsequently trans­ ferred to serve as Headquarters Representative. Has sailed since 1938, always in the Engine Department. Was appointed organizer for Isthmian ships and tugs in the Gulf area in September, 1945. Appointed Engine Patrolman in Port of Mobile in February 1946, and also acting as Dispatcher and or­ ganizer. Elected Engine Patrol­ man for the Port of Mobile for 1947 and re-elected for 1948. Has been active in all strikes, and is strike clear. W. J. (Red) MORRIS—No. 284 JOHN S. WILLIAIdS No. 7161 Member of Union since 1938. Has served Union in various ca­ pacities, both elective and ap­ pointive. Participated actively in all Union beefs, and was a mem­ ber of the General Strike Com­ mittee in New York. Is strike clear. Has about 15 years of sea serv­ ice and sailed through the war. Has been Port Agent in Charles­ ton and Galveston. In addition, has been Patrolman in New York, New Orleans •nd Norfolk. Was on the General Strike Com­ mittee for Norfolk in 1946, and was chairman of the Isthmian Strike Committee for the Port of Galveston. Joint Patrolman mmmmmm (One To Be Elected) 1 JEFF MORRISON—No. 34213 llliill mmmmm iiiiiiii liiiil J ' aiiiii started sailing in the SIU in March, 1941. Served as Dispatch­ er in Galveston and "as Acting Agent in Corpus Christi during the year of 1946, and up to June of 1947. MOBILE Agent (One To Be Elected) CAL TANNER—No. 44 Has sailed since 1939. In March 1945, was appointed Acting Ag­ ent in Port of Jacksonville. Was later assigned first to New York, then to Norfolk as Patrolman. Was also Acting Agent in Charleston until that Branch closed in February 1947. Went back to sea until appointed Pa­ trolman in Port of Mobile on September 1, 1947. Was elected Deck Patrolman for Port of Mobile for 1948. Strike clear. Has been going to sea since 932, most of the time in the Deck Department. Acting Pa­ trolman in Poi't of Norfolk from October 1943 through January 15, 1944, when he re.signed to go back to sea. Appointed in June, 1944, to go to Chaileston, S. C, to open Branch there. Later v.-as assigned to Mobile to act as Agent. Was relieved by newly elected Agent in February, 1946, Joined SIU in November, 1938, and went back to sea. Strike in Mobile, and has taken part in clear. Credentials Committee Report On Qualifications We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials, duly elected at the regular business meeting at the Branch of New York on October 6, 1948 have ex­ amined the credentials of the candidates for the Was, on Norfolk Strike Com­ election of the officers of the Seafarers Interna­ mittee during" 1946 General Strike. During MM&P strike was tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf sent as strike advisor to MM&P. District, for the year of 1949, and submit the fol­ Was elected Joint Patrolman for lowing report: Port of Mobile for 1947, and was We recommend that the men who are qualified elected Stewards Patrolman for for office be placed on the ballot in alphabetical same port for 1948. In Septem­ E. R. (Snuffy) SMITH—No. 20057 ber, 1948, was transferred to form under the offices for which they run, and that Galveston. the ports, following the Headquarters Offices, be­ ginning with Boston, be arranged on the ballot JACK KELLY—No. 10 geographically as has been done in the past. Letters of acceptance were submitted to the Credentials Committee by John Hunt, No. 6695; W. W. Reid, No. 35793, and J. E. McGuffy, No. 22, for the following offices respectively: Boston Joint Patrdlman, Baltimore Stewards Patrolman, and Mobile Joint Patrolman. These men did not submit the necessary three years' sea-time, therefore, the letters are being filed in Headquarters Office and these men are thereby disqualified. Inasmuch as Article Xlll, Section 2, Subsection Joined SIU in June, 1941, and (e), in the Constitution states that a man must shipped steadily until May 1946, subnut four months discharges for the current when he was appointed Joint Has been with the SIU since year, this Committee did not accept anything but Patrolman in Norfolk. Was elect­ its inception. Served on the ed Agent in Charleston for the Strike Committee in the Port of certified discharges as proof of sea-time for the year 1947. Was a Delegate to the Galveston during the 1946 Gen­ current year. International Convention from eral Strike. Has strike clearance F. Smith, 1039 the Atlantic and Gulf District in for the. Isthmian Strike. Was Sam B. Luttrell, 46568 J. Pacheco, 6889 J. Murphy, 6998 1947. When Charleston Branch Dispatcher in the Port of Gal­ was closed in April, 1947, was veston over a period of four L. Hillertz, 48392 M'>ase, 100253 Has been in the Union since its inception. Sailed actively dur­ ing the war. Active in the Isthtnian Drive, both as ship and shoreside Organizer. Elected Ag­ ent in the Port of Mobile for both 1947 and 1948. Participated in other organizing work. Was active in all Union beefs since transferred to Savannah as Pa- mbnths -in- the early part of 1947. joining. Strike clear. V:. : RAY SWEENEY—No. 20 Every Member �Friday, Oelobwr 22, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Men,Give NO Newsman Seafarer Crew On Arizpa Rescues Homer Lowdown On Storms At Sea Trip From Foundered British Yacht The late summer, bumper crop of hurricanes gave many Seafarers crews hard times in navigating their ships along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and gave rise to many stories of rugged ^ ship. In an attempt to get Atlantic Ocean in its fury of the .seaman's slant on the'storm. Homer rises to his best It was touch-and-go for three British business­ men-mariners in the Eng­ lish Channel one stormy day early last month un­ til Waterman's SS Arizpa hove in sight, according to Seafarer Luis Ramirez, FWT, who related the story to the LOG this week following the ship-'s payoff in New Yoyk. The Britishers were returning from Rotterdam in a small yacht of 40 feet or so, Ramirez says. They had sailed to the Nether­ lands to witness thg coronation of Juliana as Queen of the Dutch. They were on the way to Burnham - on - Crouch, England, when they ran into a heavy gale. The owner-captain was pitched from his bunk, injuring his eye so badly that he was unable to work. His two com­ panions were at the end of their tether when the Arizpa came to the rescue. They were complete­ ly exhausted, having been unable to eat or sleep for nearly two days, and were ready to aban­ don ship, Ramirez says. The Arizpa's arrival made the pro­ cess a little safer. Bosun "Bud" Benson of the Arizpa sighted the yacht's dis­ tress signal at five o'clock in the afternoon. Immediately the freighter hove to, allowing the yacht to drift alongside. FIRST AID , heavy Snapped as the British yachtsmen were taken aboard the Arizpa, picture shows the yacht captain bent with fatigue and suffering from the head injuries received when the ship pitched him about. LI blows J 1^"^ the stress of the hurricane, encountered, Never, since art was born, did the "New Orleans Item any painter tell such thrilling of the sea and of those dispatched a reporter to the tales who go down to the sea in Waterman ship Winslow ships." Homer when she tied up in Most of the crew on the Hom­ er, when asked their comments that port recently after a on the recent blow • they had coastwise run. encountered had little to say, His interviews with the .SlU but, instead, furnished the news-, man with tales of bigger and. men wore given a big spread in better storms. a recent issue of the "Item" and MILD BLOW were accorh'panied by pictures of some of the crewmen work­ Crewmember Ernest Thompson told the Item reporter: "This ing about the .ship. An angle exploited by the Florida blow wasn't too bad— Crescent City newsman v.'us the you might say it was mild. The fact that the Winslow Homer wind was pretty high but we was named after the American put out extra lines and stayed artist famous for his paintings tied up securely in port. It was of the Atlantic Ocean, particu­ almost routirie. "I remember the hurricane of larly of its storms. 1935," he said. "Our ship was The newsman quoted a critic, caught at sea between Tampa who once said: "Magnificent and and Key West. The waves knock­ ed a piece of wreckage against the superstructure and first thing you know there was a big hole in it. The water began pouring in and we had to call out all hands to patch it up. We came through that one al­ right. I don't want any more like it. As I recall it, close to 700 people lost their lives in the storm." Another Seafarer, George Cain, gave his version of the toughest blow he had met. "That storm wasn't anything like the Florida hurricane. It came suddenly, lasted only a few minutes and was gone. But we had it while it blew. The oldtimers said the wind got up to 170 miles an hour. The storm opened up the seams on the foc'sle head and flooded the fovepeak full up to the top. The deck cargo, including some heavy trucks, got knocked around efuite a bit. We all stayed below decks. Anyone going out would have been swept away in a second." Patf olman Provides Taxi For Injured Deer A ladder, was put down and the three Englishmen came aboard. Bosun Benson handling the operation. All three were given cigarettes and food, and put to bed. The radio operator gave the captain such good first aid treatment for the injured eye and various cuts and bruises that by the time the Arizpa reached Hamburg he was up on his toes. News of the rescue preceded the /Arizpa to the German port. Possibly the Master radioed ahead, Ramirez says. At anyj rate, a United Press reporter was on the dock to greet the vessel. Since the yacht, her name was the Araminta, was now a dere­ lict, it can be presumed that the Arizpa's master also notified the Dutch authorities of the vessel's condition and position. Pic shows Jimmy Sheehan, New York Dec c Palrolman. giving an ASPCA atiendani a Ramirez says that the three hrnd in loading ihe injured doe into his Jeep s alion wagon. Englishmen, notably the ownerJimmy Sheehan, New York Deck Patrolman, gave the American Society for captain, Mr. A. W. Stevens, ex­ pressed their heartfelt gratitude the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a he'ping hand last week when he played ambu­ to everybody aboard the Arizpa lance driver to an injured deer he found o the Henry Hudson Highway in New for picking them up. It was, in City's upper west^ sent to pick up the 7 deer. 7" ZT 7 x/n A fact, a pretty tough rescue since York .• ' The miles up the Hudson Valley and the seas were still heavy when j society, however, didn't figure continued Ihrtltugh the state park. the distress signal was spotted. Brother Sheehan was wheeling the animal's size and the which runs along the Hudson The Arizpa was en route to along in his Jeep station wagon truck proved to be too small. River to approximately whei-e Hamburg from Saint John's, at 3 A. M. one morning recently Brother Sheehan then volun- Brother Sheehan encountered Newfoundland. She was about when he spotted the injured doe teered the use of his station her. She had reached the end 18 hours short of Hamburg when lying in the road where it had wagon, and the doe was re- of the park and had climbed up on the highway where she beshe came upon the' small craft. been struck by a passing car. moved to the society's shelter. came frightened by the head­ With the aid of other motorists HEADING FOR CITY lights of the cars. he pulled the deer out of the stream of traffic and, from his "The presence of the deer in . Brother Sheehan. who has Jeep's first aid kit, administered heavily populated Manhattan visited the doe regularly at the to the deer's flesh wounds. was explained by ASPC authori- shelter, reports her well on the The local police notified the ties. They figure that the doe road to health and will be reASPCA and a panePtruck was came down from thirty or forty leased to the woods shortly. PRAISE FOR' CREW Speaking of the hurricane the Homer rode out, the Skipper told the newsman that the vessel suffered little or no damage be­ cause of "the diligence of the crew." In these words of praise the Skipper was echoing the words of Homer's critic, who, in des­ cribing Winslow Homer's subject, "They are out-of-doors Ameri­ cans, big, rough, sturdy and true-hearted men — the stuff out of which the nation is made. He (Homer) understands them as thoroughly as if he had made them. He shows them conquering the elements — heroic, modest, grand." Quite a mouthful of praise t» heap on the men who follow the sea, but no more than they deserve—ati> least as far as the. men of the SIU are concerned �tr': THE S EA P AR ER S L O G Page Twelve Friday. October 22, 1948 Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings MAIDEN CHEEK. Sept. ported that nothing has been Chairman Frank van Dusen; Re^ heard from Headquarters concording Secretary. Steven Kliedcerning the signing of a new erman. The minutes of the pre­ working agreement with the vious meeting were accepted. P&O SS Co., but he will check The Deck Delegate reported that with the Secretary-Treasurer im­ the Mate persists in working on mediately on this, as the present deck, and also that he disputes contract is up and the ship is legitimate overtime. The Engine behind other SIU ships on pay and Stewards Delegates reported rises now. Motion to send a disputed overtime also. * Motion letter to the Negotiating Com­ to ask the Patrolman to have the mittee asking about new con­ Mate pulled off before shipping tract. Carried. One, minute of another crew. Amended to in­ silence for Brothers lost at Sea. form the MM&P of the actions 4 4 4 of the Chief Mate. Carried. Mo­ EMILIA. Sept. 2—Chairman J. tion that 'no one sign off till all be supplied. J. Prusell suggested F. Thomas; Recording Secretary beefs are settled and that the re­ that the GaUeys be painted. V. J. H. Newton. The meeting went pair list be ready for member­ Henley suggested that the Deck into Good and Welfare where 'it ship action at next meeting. Un­ Engineer be moved to quarters was decided to post the menu on his oaeeK THE LOG pnVrte +he pictures der Good and Welfare there was aft. Brother Johnson asked that the blackboard. Men making discussion on the cigarettes, slop- repair lists be turned in to the coffee were requested to wash and onioK% »'ecorrls of+h€ candidates chest prices draws, and the Department Delegates. One min­ out the urn and coffee bag. Chips -for A e.<3 offices. Look +heirY* ovev - since charging for medical treatment ute of silence for departed pointed out that many members qou maq knou; Some bq face ro+her than by the Captain., Also the cleanli­ Brothers. complained about the food on bu name - and read fheir records before ness of quarters, use of PO mess4 4 4 deck but did not bring their ciou vo+e. Remember — fhose elected MARINE STAR. Sept. 5— complaints to the meeting. The room, and repairs needed in (juill represent YOU -for the nextqear, so be Deck and Engine Department Chairman Max Beck; Recording Steward asked the crew to speak heads and showers. Minute of Secretary W. Simmons. The up in the meeting if they had sure YOU'RE SURE ship's treasurer reported fine complaints. One minute of sUr silence for departed Brothers.'money on hand. The Deck Dele­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. gate reported minor beefs, and the Engine and Steward Dele­ gates reported overtime disputed. Motions carried for the Delegates to make up repairs lists, for everyone to be sober at the pay­ STEEL ADMIRAL. Sept. 6— off, and for no one to sign off By HANK ALCOA PURITAN. Sept. 5— Chairmen William Scudder Jr.; until all beefs had been settled. Chairman O. Stevens; Recording Recording Secretary C. McMulMotion to have aU scuppers and Brother "Red" Braunstein, writing from the SS Fort Bridger, Secretary C. Stringfellow. Pre­ which is operated by one of our newly-contracted tanker com­ len. The Delegate's reports were traps checked. Motion that table­ vious minutes were i-ead and ac­ accepted. Brother Don J. Durr cloths instead of bed spreads be panies, says they're shuttling between Ras Tanura, Le Havre and cepted. Under New Business Under Greece—and have so far sailed six months of their 18-month was elected Ship's Delegate. Dis­ used in the messhall. Blackie Huller was elected En­ articles. "Bing" Miller, the 47th Street bar baritone, is expertly cussion under Good and Welfare Education talks were made by gine Delegate. Under Good and steering his Deck Delegate's job without beefs or arguments and covered cleanliness of ship, and two old members on the impor­ Welfare it was asked that a book repairs. One minute of silence tance of living up to our agree­ A1 Gordon is oiling everything as Engine Delegate. We wonder if rack-be built in the crew's messfor departed Brothei-s. ment with the shipping com­ Al's guitar is helping out his delegate's job a bit—besides giving room. A suggestion was made panies. One minute of silence 4 4 4 Bing's songs that romantic Mediterranean feeling—with an Arabian that the door to the Engine TELFAIR STOCKTON, Sept. 5 for Brothers lost at sea. wail added on now and then... Harold Slitts, the Electrician, Room on the starboard side be isn't going to be playing checkers or watching the television on —Chairman Charlie L. Moats; kept clear of linen in case of Recording Secretary Herman the third deck, nor will he be waiting for those slow moving ships. emergency. One minute of sil­ Lerag. The previous minutes Last week he had the luck to grab a half way decent shoreside ence for Brothers lost at sea. were accepted and the Delegates job for, awhile. 4 4 4 reported all in order. Motion STEEL FLYER. Sept. 5— carried under New Business to 4; 4, 4. exonerate the few performers Chairman, John J. Dugina; Re­ Brother Darley Bodden is getting spliced November 6. cording Secretary Robert Heilig. who had been warned at the pre­ Congratulations and a happy voyage, Darley ... "Red" Campbell The Steward and Engine Dele­ vious meeting, as' they had be­ says he'll make another trip to Germany with a full load of 4 4 4 haved since then. The meeting gates reported disputed overtime. potatoes, then go down to West Virginia for a small vacation. ROBIN KIRK. Sept. 2—Chair­ Walter Elms wasj elected Ship's went into Good and -Welfare Red says you get 500 liras to the dollar in Trieste, and in man Carl S. Cooper; Recording where Brother Dodge suggested Delegate under New Business. Greece it's 10,000 drachmas to the dollar... Charlie "Carioca Secretary Ed. B. Carlson. Frethat the crew stay out of the Discussion under Good and WelRed" Benway, the oldtimer says he's ready to turn to grabbuig vious minutes were read, and it. galley. Discussion included the +1,,. f included the dividing of Seca job after being ashore for about two months. Charlie says was noted that the job of lower^ i,sougeeing of the messhalls, turn­ ' ond Cook s wages, submitting you get three liras to the dollar in Turkey. ing the scrub bench in the laun­ overtime for shift of ship on Sat­ ing in of repair lists to the Dele­ dry had not been done. The urday, sougeeing messhall, in­ gates, and lining up of beefs Ship's Delegate reported that 55 with the Delegates so that they creasing the slopchest, and hav­ One Brother mentioned how he visited the American consul could have them ready for the pounds had been donated by the ing things ready for the Patrol­ crew to the cab driver who was in Santos, Brazil, and found him reading the LOG.. He also saw man. One minute of silence for Patrolman. Men were again a few other issues of the LOG which he hadn't read. So he asked warned to turn to sober in port, stabbed in Capetown. One man Brothers lost at sea. jumped ship in Capetown. Mo­ for them and the American consul gave them to him. If the and hot to loiter in gin mills tion made to draw up repair list --I American consuls in foreign ports keep reading the LOG they during working hourg. A vote and present it to the next meet­ w^l not only understand the SlU but perhaps get around to take of confidence was given to the ing. Motion carried for Dele­ a more considerate and protective attitude towards the problems Stewards Department. One min­ gates to list book numbers of brought to the consuls by seamen. ute of silence for Brothers lost members with the amount of at sea. 4 4,4 dues they intend to pay, and PONCE DE LEON. Sept. 5— turn it over to the Patrolman at Here are a few oldlimers who may still be anchored in Chairman Hanson. Recording the • payoff. Under Good and town; G. Gjerseth, P. Duffy. O. Guerro, D. E. Jessup. G. Secretary M. C. Gaddy. Motion Welfare it was decided, to re­ Fleming, J. J. Flynn, F. Cornier, B. Frazer, N. J. Moore, C. by R. Campbell, Seconded by port a man who had performed Strong, E. Brundage... Here are a few late sea novels you J. Ponson that a Ship's Delegate during the trip to the Patrolman Brothers might want to have for that after-watch bunk-reading 4 4 4 be elected. B. F. Grice. Chief —The Running of the Tide by Esther Forbes, $4.00, Houghton CITY OF ALMA. Sept. 5— with the recommendation that Cook, was nominated by John­ Mifflin Co.... Fair Wind to Je.va by Garland Roark, $3.00, Chairman L. R. Walter; Record­ his book be taken up. It was son and seconded by H. Thorn­ Doubleday Co....Whale Hunt by Nelson Haley, $4.50, Ives ing Secretary P. York. The Deck decided to write. a report of a ton, and elected by acclamation. Washburn Co.... Furthermore, there's a book called American Delegate reported some overtime Brother's action in Capetown and The Department Delegates re­ Sea Songs and Chanteys published by W. W. Norton Co. for in dispute. W. Brown moved be sent, to Headquarters, with the ported all dues and assessments $5.00, as well as an RCA Victor record album of Sea Songs that men desiring to prefer request that he be barred from paid and everything in order. and Chanteys sung by Leonard Warren. charges against another Brother, the Union as a man dangerous to Under Education, SIU literature do so at the meeting. Carried. his Union Brothers. One minute was passed out, and Brother 4 4 4 Under Good and Welfare, E. O. of silence for departed Brothers. Hanson gave a short talk oh The following Brothers will have the LOG sent free of cost Moore asked that the Deck Dele­ 4 4 4 policy and the advantages of every, week to their homes: George Georgevich of Texas, John gate speak to the Bosun about FLORIDA, Sept. 1—Chairman being an SIU member.. Under Crowley of Massachusetts, J. Montgomery of Louisiana, Howard working over the side at sea. G. Roland Rae;. Recording Secretary Good and Welfare, a vote • of Solie of Florida, Glen Oglesby of Florida, Wallace Thornhill of Kalleel said that the Mate had A. Suarez. The Deck Delegate thanks was^ given the Stewards Florida, Louie Holliday of Mississippi, Cecil Burley of Michigan, okayed painting decks. H. Mc- Martin Bodden reported all okay Department' It was decided that Charles Bishop of Louisiana, Edgar Krolzer of Maryland, George Carty" suggested that Brothers except that the water cooler in the Deck Department would Griswold of Minnesota... Brother Matt Fields had a beef with his donate^ to the new Seamen's the* sailor's foc'sle was out of clean the laundry; Engine 'De­ suitcase—the gadgets weren't working right. His suitcase is one Bethel in Mobile, and that their order. The Steward's Delegate, partment, the slop sink; Stew­ of those over-the-side type—acquired through some changee-for- names be sent in to the LOG. Manuel Lopez Ferreiro. reported ards Department, the recreation changee with bumboat-traveling Arabs. Matt isn't complaining Brother Hollowman suggested that several minor beefs had room throughout the trip. One because it's made of camel skin and cardboard. But he just hates that the; ship be fumigated and been straightened out. The Ship's minute . of silence for deputed, to have dogs following the suitcase in hot weather. that new mattresses and pUlows Delegate," Major ' Costello. re- Brothel's. . BEFORE YOU VOTE 1 CUT and RUN �Friday, October 22, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen THE MEMBEBSHIP SPEAKS Finds Oldtimers Returning To PR As Cold Winds Blow PASSING AN HOUR IN ST. THOMAS' "PAPER DOLL' To the Editor: the Hall is doped! No one has Well, here I am back in stolerr his shoes yet, but he's Puerto Rico again. I went to the still new here. He and Bill Hall to register, first thing; and Thompson just left the Hall this my first impression was that the minute. Bill said he'd treat MV Ponce had sunk, for all of Johnny to a "soup-sandwich, her Deck Gang were hanging and Johnny took him up on it. around the Hall. Among them It seems Bill was drowning his were Bill Thompson, the Florida sorrows last night over the fate Yankee, Walter Larson, Johnny of Brother Howieson, and wasn't Dean, Joe Henault; and from the thinking too clearly so early in Engine Department, the Latin the morning. from Manhattan, Johnny Sulli­ That's all for .now. ^ just wanted to bring everybody up van. It sure feels good to be back to date on sunny San Juan and on the beach—especially when I the Brothers down here. We're think of the cold, cruel winds looking for good- shipping this up north. There is a fine gang winter, and plenty of shoregang on the beach now, which goes work. With Salvador Colls, the for both the newcomers and the Agent, cracking down on per­ oldtimers. Red Morgan piled off formers, you've got to do your • the Elizabeth, Whitey Anderson job in the old SlU style, and off the Monarch Of The Seas, that's the way it should be. and Brother Price off the Morn­ Keep her within an inch of the One of the regular stops in the Alcoa Patriot's itinerary is St. Thomas. Here crewmembers ing Light. lubberline, and steady as she sip their beer and cool off in a local ginmill, the "Paper Doll." Left to right the boys are iden­ As usual, we beachcombers are goes! tified as Bosun, Fernandez, Charlie and Buffay. In the foreground is Louis. Since the visit by getting our rice arid beans out "Woody" Lockwood the Patriot men, the "Paper Doll" has gone out of business—^no connection, however. of the shoregang. When a Bull San Juan, Puerto Rico Line scow pulls in they call the Hall right away, and most of the boys pick the jobs up first thing. And speaking of oldtimers, we are all wondering wljiat happen­ ed to Red Davis. Red was here first thing 1 know I'll be charg­ for so many years that we all To the Editor: ed space rates. ' miss seeing his bald head around The "palpitating poet" again since he has flown to California writes to annoy you. 1 don't Well, this letter is mainly to with his family. Where are you know what you have of mine on ask you to send back any poems Red? If you see this, drop us all hand, but as 1 wrote previously, that you are not going to use. a postcard at the Hall. any that you are not going to 1 will see if 1 can give them a SET-UP CHANGED use, please send back to me and shine and a new neck-tie to We have a new set-up. here 1 will take a whirl at re-writing. make them more presentable. in the Hall now. Our Dispatcher, 1 sent a couple of jingles this I'm afraid that if the SUP Ralph V. Ortiz, left for New week to the West Coast Sailor, lockout continues much longer York on the Elizabeth the other as once in a while they print 1 may have to live on my in­ day, and Tony Viera is filling something from seamen or their come from poetry. If so, won't his shoes, and doing a good job. 1 have a time? Homer "Red" Spurlock has set wives. 1 have never met the Editor James (Pop) Martin down to the clerk's job. Spur­ which is one hell of a relationlock is too lazy to work, so this should be right up his alley! Of course, if we put the whip to WHAT miA m Kim, he may get around to send­ ing in a few more drawings. Juan "Tito" Sanchez, the Chief Cook off the Ponce, is around looking fit as a fiddle. In tune to a snappy latin number. Brother Fernandez Things have sure been quiet To the Editor; demonstrates his own version of the rhumba. It looks like his the last couple of nights on the partner has her own idea as to how it's done. skidrow. So quiet, in fact, that Attention, SlU lucky ones. when Obie, that famous bartend­ Special mention for the Brothers er in the Texas Bar, rang the who" have" found Big-Eddie easy cash-register along about ten picking. The Clipper has hauled o'clock, two of the beachcombers cidentally we have 24 full books lots and lots of dogs and dumb To the Editor: jumped up, and started to square out of 28 in the crew. All we away! passengers. But imagine our Here goes our two cent's worth Incidentally, speaking of noth­ ship between a "poet" and his surprise and Eddie's smile when concerning our voyage and con­ expect the Patrolman to do is ing, Charlie "Hardrock" Haw- publisher. 1 once called you up, a race horse was haxoled aboard ditions on this Waterman scow, to give us a big hello, some LOGS and collect our dues. ley, has a fat pack of letters but you weren't in. Twice 1 at Curacao for Trinidad. the Governor Graves, that is started up to see you, but stop­ We crewed up in Baltimore down here. Why doesn't he take The going is rough from here making the cereal run to Ger­ August 31, and expect to hit New ped for a shot in the bar down the bull by fhe horns and come York October 12th. below, and the Doorman smelled on to get Eddie's dough. Daily many. back here to collect them? First of all, we want to whole­ he is to be found feeding the it and said, "You've been drink­ One Brother, whom my pocfr PLENTY CHOPS nag and, with his usual con­ heartedly endorse the Skipper, heart bleeds for, is Ward "Knot- ing, Pop." As for the food, there seems genial smile, admits the" horse Captain "Pete" Patronas of Mo­ head" Howieson. He stayed on "Just had one," 1 said. bile as A-1. (This is not the to be plenty of steaks and chops. only ran third in the big race at "Well, ya can't go up." the Ponce when most of the old draft board speaking.) Both the The Steward, Cooks, and Baker, gang paid off. They say he al­ Now who the hell is Pop to Curacao. Captain and Chief Mate Slim as well as the rest of the Depart­ argue, St. Anthony, no doubt, or Why. this long sea trip for, such most cried vjhen the suitcase Walker are regular oldtimers, ment, all work together and put parade got under way. I under­ one might take on Thomas a horse? Eddie does not plan a having come up from the foc'sle, out first-rate meals with salads stand that in order to hide his Aquinas, but not the Doorman, sure clean-up though. and both hold retired SlU books. and drinks twice a day. The grief, he yelled most derisive re­ so 1 went away. Corsair, Cavalier, Seafarers The other Mates and Engineers whole Department is to be com­ marks at them as they left. So who know Eddie—^bewaro! He NO ROYALTIES receive our okay, too. So that mended for its services. It might poor "Knothead" is, at this writ­ is \ip to his old tricks on us. ing, still forlornly aboard the I have learned that, "poetry He is one swell guy, but not makes the whole bunch topside be added that any and all birth­ days are topped off with a per-' doesn't pay." Novels and plays, one of, us on the Clipper have a. real group of regular Joes! ship. sonalized cake from the Baker The crew as a whole is a credit By the way, Johnny Sullivan yes. But most poetry — good been able to get the name of Ed­ and a song from the Chief Cook. to the Sm and all seamen. Trips is takipg to the beach like a poetry — has been published at die's horse. What a pal our The Crew and crews like this one make duck to water. No matter what the expense of the- writer. Now Ship's Delegate turned out to be! shipping and conditions worth SS Governor Graves Pop is being a sucker to ^ bar yoii find him in, he'll talk October 5 fighting for and maintaining. In­ giving you ideas like that. The Oscar job; job, job — especially after Pop Martin Mourns Of Many Problems That Face Poets Warns Brothers: 'Big Eddie' Is Feed Bagging Happy Crew Promises Sweet Payoff m �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG DEL NORTE STEWARDS IN JHEIR WORKING CLOTHES i.lU/' Friday, October 22, 1948 Membership Voices Opinions On SIU Transportation Rule (Ed. Note; The following letters discuss the SIU trans­ portation rule recently put into effect on all ships. The agree­ ment provides that .only men who get off a ship will be entitled to transportation money, but it is a membership . adopted rule that provides that all must get off and take their transportation money. The LOG welcomes additional comment from the member­ ship on the transportation rule. After full discussion of the subject action will be taken alop^ the lines desired by the membership.) SAYS IT'S GIVE AND TAKE To the Editor: :of fairi\ess, it seems to me that ^ , the least we can do, as Union There are two ways to look at the transpor ation ruling j, ^ whereby a man getting ranspor^ ^ ^ j Some ,of the Del Norte Stewards line up for the Radio Operator's camera. Left to right: R. Martinez. Deck Steward; Francis Fletschinger, BR; Earl Vanney. BR; Ray Flynn. Chief Pantryman; Gene French, Chief Purser; Bill Kaiser, Chief Steward; Paul Santos, Utility; Felix Amora, Waiter; Pete Garza, BR; Bill Murphy, Bartender; John Smith, BR. Occasion was Cap­ tain's "Farewell Dinner" in June, 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK William "Bill" Champlin, au­ thor of "Why Bosun's Get Grey," has done a good job writing about the Bosun's duties, etc., but now it's time for some fun. Let's go back to 1943. The war was on and the torpedoes were at their worst. We sailed on the SS City of St. Louis, heading for South America. This story is about Bill, then known as "Pappy." Our friend, "Pappy," was then an AB and he would always tell us yarns about the sea. He was really an oldtimer and we yoimgsters would listen to him. He even told us about the time he went to school with General Eisenhower. On this voyage, the Bosun (not "Pappy") had made some home­ brew, and all the gand was in­ vited for a drink. About an hour later, things began to pop. Someone dared "Pappy" to jump overboard—and he did. It was a good thing the ship was anchored, and a heaving line was near by. He was rescued and the first thing he said was "Who pushed me jiverboard?" Now we will continue our story in a very small village called Tutoya, Brazil. Of all the places I've seen, this hamlet seemed the most primitive. We all went ashore and some­ one suggested a chicken dinner. Not having any restaurants there, we decided to send someone out hunting. "Pappy" was the lucky one chosen. (Study the cartoon.) The rest of the crew waited for his return. The stew-pot was boiling and the boys were as hungry as wolves. Then you know what took place! So the boys had to compromise and send what ingredients the Bosun used a couple over the fence. Some in the home-brew. It certainly cocoanuts were gathered up and took effect fast, and the first they had a little feast. Now the one to feel it was our dear boys—or wolves—were ready for friend, "Pappy!") something else. 4i ii S" While all this had been taking Bernstein SS Co. is still trying place, I was at a shack resting in to get a couple of lines for the a hammock, while a beautiful European run. The future looks senorita was fanning me. Out­ good for the SIU ... The SUP side I heard a commotion, so I men shouldn't get sore at us for went to investigate. Yes, it was taking them off SIU ships. They, the boys, and I invited them in. themselves passed the ruling My gal asked other girls to come first. Bear in mind, there's no too, and we had a swell time. friction between us ... Felix CailAll the boys chipped in and louet, in order to go home, has we gave the girls some money to paddle his way through the to buy groceries. So we got our swamp. He's a Cajun, first class chicken dinner after all—though —Louisiana hillbilly ... New Or­ bought with our own money. leans is now accepting donations Then we danced and had a good .Xor a movie projection machine. I'm sure you can drop a dollar time. I believe we had a better time or more. What a difference: In Saint there than any other place. Any­ way, we certainly hated to see Thomas a bottle of Creme de the ship leave, but we were Minthe costs $1.89, and the sailors, and our next port of call same bottle in New Orleans costs $8.29... Don't forget to was calling. At that time, I wasn't called make out your income tax re­ "Salty Dick," so I presume turns every year. "You can "Pappy" is wondering who I save money by doing this ... The question now seems to be: am. The best of luck to our friend. Can you trust your husband in Bill! To me he'll always be a foreign port? Ladies, you "Pappy." know your man, so you be (Note: I'm still wondering the judge! On Performers The membership has gone on record lo prefer charges against all gashounds and performers as well as the men who willfully destroy or steal ships gear. The SIU has no place for men who ruin the good conditions the Union wins for them. Take action in shipboard meetings against men guilty of these things. Roy Pouraicaux, Snlty Dick's illustrator, labelled this one "Stewed Chicken A La Champlin." ? .n" ?"",i, ' f'P, who homesteads a ship in these First, there is the viewpoint , the guy on the ship who has a' a group who have pooled their job and wants to make another ^uy a few drinks, and trip. And second, there is he ^hen orders scotch while the rest viewpoint , of_ the man on the ^ beach who is * probably pretty broke, and who has been sweat­ But there is another considera­ ing out the job calls while ships tion than that of individual fair­ occasionally come in; payoff and ness. There is the fact that the sign on, without taking too many Union has fought for and gotten the transportation clauses in our replacements. contracts on the basis that the Not many seamen sail steadily company owes a man the cost the year around without chang­ of his transportation back to his ing ships now and then and tak- home port when the ship's ar­ ing a rest in between. However, ticles are terminated in another I know that it is pretty jpa^rofVhe country" pointing to get set on a good When men take this money ship,, and feel like making an­ and then stay on the ship, they other run to save up a little I are admitting that they do not dough, and then find that you ^^e money for transhave to get off. portation. This undermines the But the fact remains that the Union's position in bargaining man on the ship does have a'for this clause —which in the payoff and — though there are J gnd means many thousands of exceptions—it is usually enough dollars for the membership as to carry him for a while. On a whole. top of that he has his transpor-j go it looks to me that from tation money. In most every any Union standpoint there is case, he is certainly in better no choice but to protect our shape than the man on the contracts,' give our Brothers a beach who is waiting to take break, take our transportation his place when he piles off. I dough, and pile off. So purely from the standpoint i Pete Roach CALLS RULE UNFAIR To the Editor: In the LOG. for October 8th, I read with interest the two let­ ters concerning the transporta­ tion clarification in our recent agreement, and wish to say that I heartily agree with these men. I also feel that a man should be able to stay aboard a vessel should he so desire, since a man So often is in debt when he gets a ship and cannot possibly pay up and live, if he is pulled off within six or eight weeks. Job security is one of our fundamental principles of Union­ ism, and there cannot possibly be security until the clarification is amended to allow a man at least ninety days on a vessel. Everyone knows that we must use the trial and error method of getting these little things straightened out. A thing might look good on paper but in prac­ tice will not prove practicable. I wish to thank our negotiat­ ing committee for a splendid contract and do not wish to leave the impression that I am not in agreement with them, but this is one exception. I feel that this could be changed very easily, and should be changed; for to do sa would not violate the body of the agree­ ment. This mattet is merely a clarification which somehow doesn't seem to be right. A man should have his right to make a decent living. NO AGREEMENT I have been on the beach here in New Orleans for three weeks, and have not seen one copy of the agreement in the Hall, conse­ quently there is hardly anyone who knows that this is part of our agreement. It is the consensus of opinion in this port, among the member­ ship that I have contacted, that we should write in and voice our opinion in this matter, and it ^is suggested that this is the most unpopular clause in our new con­ tract. C. H. Cummings CREW OPPOSED To tho Editor: We, the undersigned members of the SS Governor Graves, do hereby strongly oppose the new amendment to the transportation rider in our present agreement, which requires* all members to accept transportation and get off the ship, regardless of the length of the 4rip. ' ^ 29 Crewmembers Notice To Crews No. SIU Crew is to pay off any ship until the crew's quarters and equipment are as clean as 'any Seafarer likes to find a ship when he first goes aboard. Patrolmen have been instructed that the crew's quarters must be ab­ solutely clean before a pay­ off will be allowed. Please cooperate with your officials in carrying out this member­ ship order. �Oelc^r 22, 1948 fBE SEAPARBRS LOC NOTICE Page Fifteen Personals JOSEPH CALLISTO. ! ' Will • survivors of the Alcoa The books of the following Pilgrim, which went down in men are being held for them at Brother Arsenault left four-' the Caribbean Sea, May 28, 1942, the Mobile Branch. teen dollars for you with Pa­ kindly write me. I am the mo- Robert Beale,. 49926, Henry trolman .Bennie Gonzalez.' You can get it any time by seeing tliei' of the Bosun, Carl A. Barber, 34709; R, S. Bright, 172;P«'Blackie" Bennett. Alice M. G; Theodore Bratsos, 50535; EinGonzalez on the sixth floor. New York Hall. Knowlton, 3706-0% Galveston, ston Edward Battle, 39076; Aime Texas. XXX Belanger, 45895; Orval Burke, WILLIAM GOODEN 27587. it Your mother is anxious to souris. $5.00; R. Kennedy, $5.00; G. C. JOHN KOTULA NEW YORK Herbert G. Capps, 49508; Frank Clement, $5.00; H. F. Parsons, $2.00; hear from you. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Coggins, 205-G. Please contact Hazel Kincer, J. E. Kniess, $2.00; C. A. McMullen, XXX in care of Edward Kroseclose, Leroy; Davidson, 44517; Mich­ J. X.".„ White, $5.00; J. R. Brown, $5.00; O. K. Aelep, $2.00; C. Justesen. FRANK JOSEPH RYAN Rt. 2, Rural Retreat, Virginia. ael Daravich, 44485; Leon F. ^ rT' »5.00; R. E. Humphries, $5.00; P. ! 'aa' Kewitt, Paijasma, $5.00; F. J. Carr, $2.00; C. Get in touch with Francis T. Davis, 28870. $1.00; W. Pryzlomski, $1.00; R. L. i Gawrych. $10.00; J. B. Kangadis, $5.00; 4. i a> Maguire, attorney, 66 Court David E. Edwards, 24758; John McCannon, $1.00; E. F. Paul, $1.00>; R. R. A. Funk, $5.00; D. J. Cremrnins, Street, Brooklyn, N. Y., regard­ JAMES CANTWELL Dillon, $20.00; John R. Murphy. $2.00; $2.00; R. J. Weidner $4.00. Your discharges have been H. Edlund, 50449. A. MacDonald, $5.00; Jack E. Kelly. ing settlement of an estate. SS ARIZPA $5.00. found and are being held for Raymond Ferreia, 117-G. XXX you in the 4th Floor baggage Murray Grady, 50873; James Curtis F. Aycock. $5.00; Joseph T. D. L. Cruncleton. $3.00; J. Cobb. AIMER HOGLUND Vaughn, $5.00; Paul J. Corrington, $3.00; L. Portugal. $10.00; E. B. Lewis, room. New York Hall, 51 Beaver H. Grady, Jr., 33275; Earl C. Gil­ $5.00; A. J. Camera, $2.00; V. L. $2.00; C. W. Baumgarlner. Jr., $1.00; Get in touch with M. Mattson, Street. bert, 37495; James De Witt Guy, Meyers, $1.00; E. B. Coosley, $25.00; W. D. Kenny. $1.00; $1.00; W. G. Gil- 749 — 53 Street, Brooklyn 20, A. Goldsmit, $1.00; Martin J. Pyke. strap. $1.00; R. Wright. $2.00; E. C. 14-G. % % : N. Y.. He has mail for you. $5.00; George D. Hay, $5.00; A. C. Ray. $1.00; L. W. Hougton. $3.00; H. Paychecks have been held for Dewey D. Howard, 22289. Sankevidt. $1.00; W. S. Roberts, $1.00; Bank. $2.00; J. Schoell. $5.00; L. Bugaover a year in the fourth floor STEVE McCOY Eddie M. Jones, 45281': Bjarne I. Trelford, $1.00; Lionel C. Barnes, jewski. $14.00; M. Makita. $5.00; S. T. mail room of the New York Jensen, 100981; Lewis Jackson, $5.00; Gerald DeMeo. $5.00; Ivan Trel. Johns. $3.00; J. C. Scalph. $2.00; G. E. Get in touch with Leonard Campbell. $3.00; R. E. Evert. $1.00; H. ford, $5.00. Hall, 51 Beaver Street. They 47176. M. Hankee. $5.00; M. J. Leahy. $1.00; Feldblum. His address: 1864 SS SWEETWATER are now being returned and can Fred W. Keenan, 40657. J. Dubrowky, $5.00; R. Kleissle, N. Marovich. $2.00; C. A. Caswell. West 6th Street, Brooklyn 23,* be obtained by contacting the $3.00; J. C. Constant. $5.00; P. Mous- $2.00; W. G. MacDonald. $3.00; W. J. New York. He says the matter Prestridge. $2.00; W. Hare. $2.00; C. is urgent. company offices. Don Dalligan, Lawrence Mclnnes, 44311; J. Holt. $1.00; H. Liles. $3.00; R. L. Robert A. Statham, Peter Veni- A. McDuffie, .46096; T. L. McXXX Miller. $1.00; T. J. Reziyeteb. $1.00; Brayer, 24568. zalos (South Atlantic SS Co.); STANDISH WADDELL A. S. Thurlow. $1.00. Adam Llewellyn (Watermah SS William Gray Moore, 37604; Contact R. D. Wright, 635-llth SS I. SINGER SS JOHN HANSON Corp.); Gilbert E. Muirhegd, and Robert W. Morriss, 23427; Samuel P. B.arclay. $1.00; R. E. Jackson. Avenue, New York City, as he iS Following men have money $1.00: F. Brewton. $1.00; R. W. Camp­ Charles N. Harding (American J. Martin, 39763; John Paul Mor­ due which can be collected at bell. $1.00; L. A. Gardier. $1.00; E. anxious to hear from you. riss, 34305. Pacific SS Corp.); Johannes Hals XXX White Range SS Co., 21 West Sommer, $3.00; C. . Matt, $2.00; B. (Pacific Tankers); and Charles T. T. Nichols, 37899. C. B. SAWYER Smoljan. $1.00; A. Dans. $3.00. Street, New York City: W. Cotton (Delta Line). Andrew L. Oliver, 39198; Melvin C. Foster, $20.13; Wil­ Contact your mother at De SS LAKE GEORGE James J. Chare, 35489; James L. liam P. Hopkins, $13.33; Arthur G. Vesagas, $2.00; H. Dunn. $1.00; Paul Hospital in Norfolk. She is Osborn, 24274. W. C. Ryan, $2.00: A. Perini, $2.00; critically ill. Piebalgs, $27.88; Roy R. Rich­ B. Brackett, $2.00; W. Kemer, $3.00; R. Lewis E. Pope, 46070. ardson, $10.39; Forrest G. Hayes, Vazquez, $1.00: Frank Pages. $1.00; i 3. S. D. A. COCHRAN $4.71; Harry C. Peeler, $23.69; Beorge Taylor. $1.00; C. G. Snodgrass. Albert Richards, 94-G. SIU, A&G District $1.00; John B'andos, $3.00; H. Luhrs. Get in touch with Jack Rich­ William N. Satchfield, 22875; Preben F, Jensen, $7.56. $5.00; P. F. Ackroyd, $1.00; J. Maiso- ards, 213 E. Terr., Kansas City, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. L. N. Strickland, 47138; Alex E. X % X nett, $1.00; Thomson, $2.00; S. M. Wiliiam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540, Sullivan, 24280; Walter Charles Mo. MARQUETTE VICTORY Lipschitz, $1.00; J. Price, $1.00;0 J. BOSTON 276 State St.' (Voyage 6-B) 4" i" i" Pozozowski, $2.00; J. McCaslin, $2.00; Sweetser, 123-G; Frank M. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 RUDOLPH HARYASZ D. C. Wilson, $2.00. The following men have Schell, 34780; Conrad D. Shirley, Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Your mother requests that you SS ROSARIO GALVESTON 30S>/i—23rd St. 36227; Frank Stokes, 25905; J. C. vouchers awaiting them in the J. J. Schwabland, $1.00; M. M. Cotty. get in touch with her at 50 Penn Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Stennett, 45515; Herbert L. Accoimting Department of the $2.00; Z. R. Rivera, $1.00; Nils Rich­ MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Isthmian SS Co., New York City, ardson, $1.00; C. Hughart, $2.00; J. Street, Kingston, Pa. Smith, 31919. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1764 XXX Solis. $1.00; Wm. D. Rinehart, $2.00; John R. Williams, 31628; James for disputed overtime. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. TOM TOUHY Herbert E. Grant, $2.67; John Wm. Elliott, Jr., $2.00; C. Ramos, E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 O. Wentzell, Jr., 34711; Deward J. Hernandez, $1.00; D. G. MerPlease send Robert Danny NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. C. Wilson, 49820. B. Gunter, $5.35; James C. Mog- $1.00; cado, $1.00; O. Millan, $1.00; E. Vlanes, Joe Alglna, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Kennedy his camera in care of nusson, $4.46; Edward H. Slu- $1.00; R. Kienast, $2.00; George A. John William York, 45742. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. the Boston Hall, and let him zewski, $8.57; Richard R. AdamJaeger, $1.00; F. J. Willis, $2.00; J. J. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 X % \ know what you did with YetHerbert, $1.00. son, $17.81; Steve W. Cox, $4.45; PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. Crewmembers who were on man's gear off the Governor SS AZALEA Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 board the following M/V ocean Alfred W. Daines, Jr., $3.34; Carl Kuberski, $5.00; H. Harper. $5.00; Graves. SAN FRANCISCO 88 Third St. E. Seale, $14.48; Melvin Mason, J. A. M. Lamb. $5.00; C. Carcin $1.00; L. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 tugs during the time they sal­ $14.48; Roy H. Ingram, $4.20; Elie. $9.00; J. E. Walker. $1.00; G. C. SAN JUAN. P.R 252 Ponce de Leon vaged -the vessels listed below, Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5986 are urged to get in touch with George E. Pickles, $4.45; Wilbus Foley. $5.00; R. W. Easter. $5.00; S. SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn Abe Rapaport at the offices of L. Fowler, $3.56; Jerker T. Nils- Pandelides, $5.00; F. W. Wall, $5.00; W. R. Keenan, $5.00; S. Scutere, $10.00. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ son, $4.20; Peteris Ozolos, $1.05; TAMPA 1809-1811 fl. Franklin St. SS MALDEN VICTORY Anthony Greene, a Seafarer Albert Freund, $3.56; Jesus Alto, R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 way, Room 1711, New York 4, C. B. Welsh, $1.00; B. Soudswaard, for more than eight years, $6.30; Carl V. Silvers, $22.25; $1.00; J. L. Marrero. $1.00; H. W. HEADQUARTERS..51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. New York: who passed away in Le Havre, Michael Cooper, $7.13; Charles HAnover 2-2784 Friedman. $1.00; W. Bilger, $1.00; A. M/V Great Issac France, Oct. 22, 1947, while a Linden, $1.00; M. Rogato. $2.00; D. A. Dispotp, $6.24. SECRETARY-TREASURER Newell, $2.00; F. Panette. $3.00; C. T. crewman aboard an SIU ves­ On February 3, 1947, when Paul HaU 3^ the SS Virginian (being towed The following men have money Ridge. $1.00; O. F. Estby. $3.00; M. W. sel. We miss him very much. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Freberg. $2.00; E. R. Wisham. $1.00; to Brunswick, Georgia) broke awaiting them at the office of E. Mother and Father LIndsey Williams P. Brewer. $2.00; E. M. Christian, away from the Great Issac. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS the Isthmian SS Co., 71 Broad­ $3.00; A. Seeberger. $2.00. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler way, New York City. M/V Farallon Joseph Volpiaa When the SS W. C. Latta was J. Keller, $12.02; - E. Sanders, salvaged and towed to Hampton $8.90; Ciafaghone, $2.22; DrestSUP Roads after the Latta ran out line, $3.11; Evancheck, $1.78; The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Mancke, $6.24; J. Mazzocchi, 1 farers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone 5-8777 of fuel. hour. PORTLAND Ill W. Burnslde St. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of M/V Farallon XXX Beacon 4336 At the time of the salvaging The following crewmembers their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5tb St. Phone 2599 of the Panamanian flag ship SS have pay vouchers at the New the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SAN FRANCISCO 59 Cloy St Ionian Leader, March 15, 1947. Orleans Office of the Isthmian SIU branch for this purpose. Douglas 2-8363 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU The Ionian Leader was towed SS Company. The vouchers will SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. be held at New Orleans until Viall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 into Norfolk. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Oct. 20, 1948 and, if not called whidi you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 M/V Great Issac Terminal 4-3131 ; for by that time, will be for­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. From March 18 to April 2, warded to the New York office, 1947, when the SS John Dickin­ PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Gt. Lakes District 71 Broadway. son was being salvaged. BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. SS William H. Allen To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 M/V Point Vincente (Voyage 12) CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. When leaving Ponte Delgada, Chilinski, Tadeusz, $17.23; SolPhone: Essex 2410 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Hovde, CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Azores, May 14, 1947, salvaging vaag, 01 a a V, $9.54; Main 0147 the SS Kern Hills. Sverre, $11.13; Edwards, Walter address below: DETROIT 1038 Third St. R., $15.37; Zubovich, Steven, M/V Trinidad Head Cadillac 6857 $12.19; Davis, Brice T., $12.72; Name DUI UTH 531 W. Michigan St, When she took over the tow Melrose 41 lO from the M/V Point Vincente Craig, Robert S., $11.13; Lonski, Gerald L., $10.07; Rumion, Al­ Street Address TOLEDO ..^ 615 Summit St. on July 9, 1947, and towed the GarSeld 2112 SS Kern Hills into New York bert Jr., $9,54; Landry, JRubert X; A., $83.48; Morgan, Frank P., City ... State on July 14, 1947. 1 Canadian District $5.30; Robker, Robert C., $3.18; MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Bunker, William W., $4.24; M/V Trinidad Head Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Salvaging the SS Sinclair Beall, Douglas H., $7.95; Morris, Empire 4531 Opaline, which ran aground at George J., $12.72; Basch, Joseph, VANCOUVER 665 HamUtoh St. Book No.. Jr., $2.12; Reskdvac, Pacific 7824 the mouth of Cape Fear River, William $19.08; Hong, Tom, $66.78. January 8, 1948. Niomi DUE SlU HRllS INMEMORIAM Notice To All SIU Members �•••- THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sixteen Friday, October 22, 1948 This Is ThSiOfflcial Ballot For Of Atlantic And Gulf District Officers¥•, •w- - Offklal Ballot For Elocfion Of 1949 Officers Seafarers international Union of North America ATUUmC « GUIF DISTRICT 1948 ELECnON OF OFnCERS FOR 1949 VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER let THROUGH DECEMBER 31. 1948 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS — In ordor to vote for a ccmdidcrto, mcnk a croA (X) in voting nquore to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates for office than specified herein your vote for such office will be invalid. YOU MAY WRITE THE NAME OF ANY MEMBER VWiOSE NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN THE BLANK SPACE PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE UNDER EACH OFFICE. Do not use a lead pencil in marking the baUoL Ballots mccrked with lead pencU wiU not be counted, MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL SECRETARY-TREASURER Vote for One NEW YORK ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote lor Two • Laron Garabedian, No. 10656 • Jimmie Drawdy. No. 28523 • Paul HaU. No. 190 • Jcnnes PurceU, No. 7802 • Chas. Scofield. No. 21536 ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURERS Vote lor Three • Robert Matthews, No. 154 • J. P. Shuler. No. 101 • J. H. Volpian. No. 56 NEW ORLEANS DECK PATROLMAN Vote lor One Walter J. Siekmcmn, No. 7086 D. F. (Dcmny) Byrne. No. 145 BALTIMORE.STEWAROS PATROLMAN Vote lor One • Benhie Gonzalez. No. 125 NEW YORE STEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote for Two • Harvey C. HilL No. 6409 • L (Johnny) Johnstoxt No. 53 • Frank (Sully) Sullivan, No. 2 B NEW ORLEANS ENGINE PATHOLMAN Vote lor. One • AUen J. Cobba. No. 371 • • Ray Gonzales. No. 174 B C. J. (Buck) Stephens. No. 76 Howard Guinier. No. 478 SAVANNAH AGENT Vote lor One BOSTON AGENT Vote lor One • J. Sweeney, No. 1530 • Ernest B. Tilley. No. 75 BOSTON JOINT PATROLMAN Vote lor One • E. O. Dakin, No. 180 • Ben Lawson. No. 894 • John R. MarshaU. No. 322 • Daniel J. Sheehan. No. 22856 • • BALTIMORE ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote lor One NEW YORK AGENT Vole lor One • Teddy BaSC^wskL No. 7391 • Freddie Stewart No. 4935 • G. (Tex) Suit No. 6951 • John Ward, No. 21311 B B NEW YORK DECK PATROLMAN Vote for Two • Carl (Red) Gibbs, No. 2341 • Louis Goffin. No. 4526 • E. (Sldppy) Guszczynsky, No. 3100 A. W. (Andy) Gowder. No. 36884 William 17 (610) BranUey. No. Ill • Duke (Red) Halt No. 23886 • Chcales Starling, No. 6920 • Herman Troxclair, No. 6743 B B GALVESTON AGENT Vote lor One TAMPA AGENT Vote lor One • Ray White. No. 57 • • John S. WilUams, No. 7161 B B • Jim Sheehan. No. 306 • Gustav V. Thobe. No. 40164 B • • Max A, Beck, No. 937 • W. (Curly) Rentz, No. 26445 B BALTIMORE DECK PATROLMAN Vole lor One • Elbert Hogge. No. 3168 • L (Blondie) Johnson, No. tOB Col Tcnmer, No. 44 fl MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN Vote lor Two • Robert Jordan. No. 71 O Wm. (Red) Morris, No. 264 • E. R, (Snuffy) Smith, 20057 B B NEW ORLEANS AGENT Vote lor One • BS Keith Alsop. No. 7311 , GALVESTON JOINT PATROLMAN Vote lor One MOBILE AGENT Vote isr One BALTIMORE AGENT Vote lor One B • • PHILADELPHIA AGENT Vote lor One Joe Algina, No. 1320 NEWORLEANS STEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote lor One Earl (Bull) Sheppard. No. 203 • • James DeWto, No. 185 • Jack KeUy, No. 10 O D Jeff Morrison, No. 34213 Ray Sweeney. No. 20 • James L Tucker. No. 2209 B SAN JUAN AGENT ' Vote lor One • Dan Butts. No. 190 • Salvador Colls. No. 21085 • Leonard Craddock, No. 25822 • CHas. B. Martin, No. 16 i B IM Study It Carefully- And Be Sure YOU Vote Its Your IkiM — Keep It Streng! y^l � 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 October 22, 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. 43 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 61 CANDIDATES QUALIFY FOR 33 A&G POSTIONS 2 NRLRB DECISIONS PUT T-H SQUEEZE ON LABOR CITIES SERVICE ORDERED TO FILE NLRB BRIEF COMPARSION WITH OTHER MARITIME UNIONS PROVES WISDOM OF SEAFARERS POLICIES SURVIOR OF BARTRAM BLAST HAILS GAINS SEAFARER WON FOR SEAMEN SIU CREW FIDS THINGS ARE OIL RIGHT COAST STRIKE SLOWS SHIPPING IN BALTIMORE CONDITIONS GOOD FRO GALVESTON RATED MEN MOBILE SHIPPING TAKES A SLIGHT TURN FOR BETTER NEW A&G TRANSPORTATION RULE GIVES NEEDED BOOST TO PHILLY HOSPITAL CASES AND BACK DATED SHIPPING CARDS PORT NEW YORK PASSES THROUGHT ANOTHER WEEK OF SLOW SHIPPING BOSTON GETS TWO PAYOFFS-BOTH ARE SMOOTH RUMORS OF MORE SHIPS HAVE PUERTO RICO HOLDING BREATH SHIPBOARD INJURY QUESTIONS CLARIFIED PICTURES AND BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR A&G OFFICES VOTING PERIOD:NOVEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 21 CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORTS ON QUALIFICATIONS EVERY MEMBER SHOULD CAST HIS VOTE SEAFARER CREW ON ARIZPA RESCUES TRIP FROM FROM FOUNDERED BRITISH YACHT HOMER MEN GIVE NI NEWSMAN LOWDOWN ON STORMS AT SEA PATROLMAN PROVIDES TAXI FOR INJURED DEER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/22/1948 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/7e2e3b7133730d08788dfd6a2fd4dcd4.PDF 09f318740b12820d137a57dc59d8672a PDF Text Text W ' Headquarters Set To Resume Union Classes Classes in Union education will he resumed by the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU in the Port of New York Tuesday evening, November 9. Instruction will be directed by NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 29. 1948 No. 44 VOL. X Joseph Glass, well-known labor lawyer, assisted bY members of the Seafarers. Brother Glass di­ rected this phase of the Union's educational program last spring, when the weekly classes drew large turnouts. The education sessions, which will get under way at 6 o'clock, will include instruction in Pub­ lic Speaking, Parliamentary Pro­ cedure and allied subjects. The proposed new uniform j completely informed on the pro­ ports if the membership ap­ The classes are run along the lines of a meeting, with the registration rules, as finally re­ posed new rules, they are print- proves the proposals, men will chairmanship rotating, thus al­ vised by a Headquarters Com­ 'ed on the back page of this is­ register by groups of ratings. No lowing every member a chance mittee to accord with expressed sue of the- LOG. These proposals longer will a man be able to membership wishes, will be vot­ differ slightly from those orig­ register in all ratings in a par­ to take active part. All hands are urged to attend ed upon at the next regular inally proposed by the Head­ ticular department, so that a these highly informative Union meetings up and down the coast quarters Committee, since they Bosun, for instance, can crowd education classes. The place is on November 3. The i-ules are contain a few changes, by wljich an OS from a job. On the other hand, a man the same as last year — third now in effect in New York, the Committee's first report was registering as Bosun will also amended through membership having been adopted on October floor recreation room of the New automatically be registered as action. * York Hall. Time is 6 P.M. every 6. In New York now, and in all Bosun's Mate, Carpenter, Deck So that every member may be Tuesday, beginning November 9. Maintenance, Watchman — Day Work and Storekeeper. This group of ratings will constitute Group 1 for the Deck Depart­ ment. Official Organ, Atlantie & Gulf IHsMel, Seafarers International Union of NA New Registration Rules Go To Membership Vote NMU National Council Scuttles Thousands Of Allans In Union Polls Open Monday For A&G Election At 10 A.M. next Monday morning, November 1, the polls will open in all Atlantic & Gulf District Branches in the annual election to determine the men who will represent the Union in 1949. The polls will remain open until December 31 when voting will officially come to an end. This year's ballot carries the names of 61 qualified candidates contesting for 33 Atlantic & Guif positions. In addition, the ballot provides a space for vot­ ers to name men not on the list for any of the 33 jobs. ON THE RECORD Last week's LOG contEiined pictures and brief biographical sketches of the candidates, thepurpose being to acquaint the membership with the records of men running for office. The ballot, as is the custom, will lead off with the names of candidates for Headquarters po­ sitions. Port offices to be filled will follow in geographical or­ der starting with Boston and continuing down the East and Gulf coasts with San Juan listed last. THREE GROUPS ' « BIG VOTE COMING Group 11 for the Deck Depart­ ment iijludes rated watch-stand-1 In nil ports ballots are now The National Maritime Union, date, and entitled thereby to all union as probationary members," ers and Group 111 covers Ordithe hands of local committees naries. The Engine and Stew- elected at special membership • CIO, self-styled crusader in be­ the rights and privileges set the NMU officers stated. What will probably stun the ards Departments are similarly half of alien seamen, is putting forth in the Union Constitution. NMU alien members most, how­ broken down into three groups meetings. The committees will the boot to a large section of its Accoi'ding to the NMU Na­ supervise the registering and tional Council the best thing for ever, is another resolution for each, with Utilities, Mess- voting of qualified bookmembers, foreign-born membership. "adopted unanimously and signed men and Wipers in the third Very bluntly, the NMU has these alien seamen to do is "to and will be in charge through­ by every member of the Coun­ groups. seek jobs on foreign flag vessels, out the voting period. notified the thousands of alien cil," and published in the Pilot The changes in the original re­ seamen taken into that union particularly Honduran and Pana­ While the Union has been af­ of October 22. port consisted of redistributing manian flags." during the postwar years that fected by slow shipping during Very piously, this resolution— the Stewards Department ratings In what^bviously appears to their shipping chances are prac­ the past months, a membership be a violation of the shipping on discrimination — stated that into three groups instead of two turnout larger than 1947 is ex­ tically nil. when the NMU was formed it as was recommended at first, and This latest demonstration of rules, and certainly an undemo­ was decided to adopt a "constitu­ in more precisely defining the pected at the polls. In line with NMU fair play is revealed in a cratic procedure, the NMU offi­ tion granting membership to all conditions under which Ordin­ this, the Union has urged all set of recommendations recently cers' report states pi-eference will bona fide seamen, regardless of aries with physical defects could men eligible to vote to cast adopted by the union's National be given to war service aliens. race, creed, color or national throw in for Bosun and other their ballots. A large vote will Council and published- in the Under democratic administration be the true indication of the high Deck ratings. of the rotary system of shipping, origin." Pilot of October 8. membership's wishes. The NMU National Council's In the Stewards Department Behind the move to scuttle all bookmembers, regardless of rules, the ratings Second Cook resolufion continued: alien members were the NMU's their date of entry into the and Third Cook were placed by "We therefore declare: national officers', headed by union, are entitled to the same themselves as Group 11, to pro­ "That members in our union president Joe Curran, whose job consideration. tect those jobs from men de­ have equal rights to the protec­ Attempting to rationalize its Tecommendations the council claring their eligibility for high­ tion afforded by our Constitution arbitrary position in regard to adopted. er ratings. In the Deck Depart­ and our contracts. No special The NMU, in effect, is telling the alien members, the NMU ment rules, it was made clear treatment shall be granted be­ aliens to go peddle its papers tosses responsibility for their tac­ that Ordinaries who have physi­ cause of race, creed, color, or elsewhere, even though they are tic at the communists. Total union membership in this cal defects barring them from national origin and none is in­ Despite the fact that the union full bookmembers, paid up to country is put at 15,600,000 ac­ being rated AB must have Coast knew it would not be able to tended within our union. All are Guard endorsements to sail Bos­ cording to Bureau of Labor provide jobs for all the postwar equally protected under our con­ un, Carpenter or similar ratings, Statistics data compiled in its alien members, the communists stitution." as well as three years sailing in the NMU took them in "to be THEY'RE GUILTY "Directory of Labor Unions in from SIU Halls. used for disruption and for votes the United States." The boomerang comes in the and for other tactical reasons to final paragraph of the resolution ANALYZED, SIFTED This huge membership figure adyance the communist party in which the NMU National of­ is represented through a total of WASHINGTON — The NLRB control," the recommendation The proposed rules are the did it at last. 'This week the stated. It added that the aliens ficers pull a masterpiece of self- end product of a series of com­ 197 national and international indictment for their treatment plaints about the port-to-port unions, and 89 State and terri­ Board ruled that mass picket­ in the postwar years were "vic­ of the- postwar alien members. ing was illegal under the Taftvariation in registration rules. torial labor organizations. tims of a plot." "We therefore serve notice, Port Committees were elected Hartley Act by deciding that JUST 20 CENTS HE WAS SILENT they declared, "upon one and early last summer to conduct lo­ certain activities of picketing CIO longshoremen in Petaluma, However, there is no public all that the principles laid down cal hearings and make recom­ There are 37 unions with 100,California, were against the law. record of any objection to this in our Constitution will be mendations for uniform rules. 000 members and six with a Specifically, the Board ruled practice by Curran, who al.so strictly enforced and the pen­ A Headquarters Committee membership greater than 500,000; that the pickets had violated the headed the union during the alties provided in our constitu­ analyzed and sifted these reports, while 16 have less than 1,000. law by blocking a highway period alien members were given tion applied to anyone who vio­ and conducted further hearings Though 15 of these organizations lates its rules and regulations. befoi-e making its own set of have more than 1,000 locals, half leading to the plant, and by fol­ NMU books in wholesale lots. We are restating this policy so recommendations based on the have less than 100 locals. lowing scabs home, although Even though the l^MU's recom­ that one and all are clear as to principle of registration by there was nq violence in either mendation on the aliens is of­ Anyone interested in obtaining .the intent of the newly elected groups. These recommendations a copy of this up-to-date refer­ case. fered on the pretense of job However, the Board did not shortages, another council pro­ officials of this union to enforce were then amended as reported ence work, which lists each say that taunts and derisive posal headed "New Members" these principles and rules and above. union by its official title with As they now shape up, the principal officers, frequency of cries by pickets were unlawful, helps to thicken the fishy atmos­ regulations of our constitution and contracts." proposed Union-wide Registra­ conventions, name of official although NLRB General Coun­ phere. tion Rules represent a cross- publication; and also includes a * Perhaps the easiest thing On the subject of new mem­ sel Robert Denham had said that such actions constituted coercion. bers, the Council recommended would have been for the Na­ section of membership opinion. discussion of the labor movement Nor did the Board completely "that agents in the ports be per­ tional Council to rewrite the All Seafarers are urged to «ince World War II, may obtain confii-m the ruling of one of its mitted to bring into the Union NMU constitution to suit its own study the back page of this is­ it for 20 cents by writing to the trial examiners in another case skilled ratings based on the peculiar purposes. At any rate, sue of the LOG, so that there Superintendent of Documents, last week who said that all mass needs of the port. All skilled the NMU's postwar alien mem­ will be no misunderstanding of US Government Printing Office, picketing was illegal regardless ratings now employed aboard bers can clearly be called "vic­ the rules when they come to a Washington 25, D.C. Ask for ships are to be taken into the tims." of the circumstances. vote and if they are adopted. BLS BuUetin No. 937. Gov't Bureau Reveals Union Membership Reaches 15,800,000 Nbiss Picketing HeU Illegal I- �Page Two THE SE AF A RE RS LOG Friday* Oclober 29* 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic aitd 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 Labor's Own Voice Since the spring of 1947, when the seed that grew into the obnoxious weed which is the Taft-Hartley Act first sprouted, one thing which has become more appar­ ent with each passing day is the need for a national daily newspaper designed to convey labor's case to the Ameri­ can public. Americans who do not belongj to unions have little opportunity to learn and understand labor's problems. Such an enterprise could well be sponsored by group of unions, with the way left open for other unions to come in. Its primary purpose would.be to do a bang-up public relations job in organized labor's behalf, while do­ ing a newspaper's regular job of recording and interpreting the passing scene. To say that organized labor gets a raw deal from the commercial press is to repeat the obvious. Whethei^t is a vicious anti-labor columnist swinging his axe, or some gentle, nameless soul typing an "impartial" editorial for his publisher, labor gets the short end of the stick. For purposes of public breast-beating, spokesmen for the commercial press like to say that, whatever private views may be expressed on editorial pages or in signed columns, news stories are written without bias. This claim is arrant nonsense, as any trade union member learns whenever his union is involved in a beef. In the unlikely event that a news story does contain all the pertinent facts of labor's side of any issue, the chances are that it is slanted against the union by some form of trickery. Perhaps it is the headline that inflicts the damage, if nothing else does. 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, Do you remember the press treatment of the UFE beef? Of the alleged mutiny on the SS William Carson? Staten Island Hospital Of recent events in the ILGWU's campaign in the New ja af m y* ja • a* f You can contact your Hos­ York garment industry and. the SlU's part in it? Re- mBtt NOW 111 luB AfAT/lf^ HOSpitOlS pital delegate at the Staten member them! Man, you can remember them and a These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ hundred like them! as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers tind time hanging ing times: heavily on' their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30. to 3:30 p.m. The few papers which do give labor a reasonable writing to them. , (on 5th and 8th floors.) shake are so scattered and so lacking in circulation, not to Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. G. O'ROURKE mention influence, that they are a negligible factor in the STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL (on 3rd and 4th floors.) J. L. GREENE total situation. A union-operated daily, in the country's A. EWING Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. J. SMITHE leading cities, devoted to labor's interest, would be a tre­ A. VANELZUELA (on 1st and 2nd floors.) G. D. BRADY M. CASTRO J mendous event in American journalism and inevitably J. McNEELY O. HOWELL C. W. JOHNSON , would have a profound impact on the reading public. A. JENSBY J. FITZSIMMONS A. R. KING D. DeDUISEN L. G. LINTHICUM Union members and the general population alike would V. P. SALLINGS T. ZEMRZUSKI C. SIMMONS sliare the benefits. M. C. MURPHEY W. H. NUNN F. BECKER A. WARD In form, a labor paper would not differ much from J. BOUYEA R. PURCELL E. E. WEBBER S. L. ZUBRZYCKI the present commercial dailies, except so far as the imag­ W. HUNT R. GIERCZIC C. B. VIKEN ination of the editors could give a new kind of paper a R. L. JOHNSTON K. A. PARKS K. C. CROWE J. D. ANDERSON new look. W. R. GREBE C. OPPENHEIMER R. A. MUNSELL R. A. HACKER E. M. GONYEA If such a paper were to succeed, it would have to W. H. PERRY T. F. OLIVER W. J. TALLEY T. MANDICK embody many of the features considered necessary to N. ROMANO C. NANGLE •modern journalism, including a dally report on Ted J. E. TIENSIUM MOBILE HOSPITAL C. W. HALLA ,Williams' batting average and a weather map. S. LeBLANC P. G. DAUGHERTY J. F. GERSEY , L. KAY A. C. McALPIN There would have to be extensive coverage of Wash- NORMAN J. MOORE B. BIGGS C. GLOVER % % % -#hi[gton and foreign news. There would be political news, H. WEBBER W. RICHARDSON NEW ORLEANS HOSP. economic news, human interest stories, reviews of books, C. HELM E. LEARY movies, plays, concerts and art exhibitions, comics, house- J. N. HULL a; 1 & H. LOWMAN J. DENNIS BOSTON MARINE HOSPTAL liofd hints and chess problems. There might even be ad- S. C. TAREMAN J. ASHURST J. E. HALL JOHN J. GEAGAN ycrtising, but that is a controversial matter. However, all T. RIEGO C.PERKINS VIC MILAZZO news would be presented from labor's own viewpoint.' P. L. SAHUQUE JULIUS HENSLEY 4 4 E. DANCY JOSEPH E. GALLANT The most important fact, about such a paper is that A. M. LIPARI GALVESTON MAI 7NE HOSP. 4 4. H. GALLAGHER lit would belong to the members of the sponsoring unions. H. S. TUTTLE W. McCUISTION BALTIMORE HOSPITAL G. M. GRAY It would give union members the chance to assume their T. CATHERINE E. JEANFREAU P. STRIKLAND proper place in society, and to use their power for the J. GIVINS J. ZIMMER G. C. REM jbest interests of all who work for a living. D. HUTCHESON 4 J. P. THRASHER L. F. COOK ». �Friday. October 29, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Time Owners, Brass Wont Seamen Under Navy Printed below is a letter from Hans Isbrandisen of the Isbrendtsen Company, one of the larger steamship corpora­ tions, in which the owner wonders why the LOG of October 1 objected to his suggestion that merchant seamen be en­ couraged to join the Naval Reserve and draw part of their pay from the Navy. Following Isbrandtsen's letter is the LOG'S rejoinder, emphasizing the obvious dangers of the proposal. October 16, 1948 Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, • 51 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: In your issue of October 1st, 1&48, you ran an"article entitled "Ship Tycoon Asks Seamen Be Militarized," which comments on but one feature of a list of proposals I made recently to the Maritime Commission with a view to improving conditions in as well as strengthening our American Merchant Marine. For ready reference, I enclose a copy of my complete letter. You seem, by your comment, to be unduly alarmed at my suggestion that some sort of reserve status be offered to seamen and that the Government contribute some part of their compensa­ tion while they are in such a reserve status. I feel that you do not fully appreciate what I have in mihd. My proposal is that the Government pay the men directly for their reserve service instead of looking to a third party, i.e. the subsidized operator—in other words, they would receive part of their compensation directly from the Government. I cannot see anything wrong with that and fail to see how you can. Actually, our vessels are already on a reserve status since they are taken immediately in time of emergency and, in a sense, so are the men who man them—in other words, both are in the- same boat. What I mean to accomplish is to keep more ships going in time of peace and thereby also insure more employment on a more continuous and secure basis and that can be done only by meeting the competition of those other maritime countries we have to compete with. It does not necessarily follow that there would be any change in the rights of seamen to organize. Nor is there any suggestion of a result such as reduction in maritime wages. In fact, the proposal I make might well result in increased wages and most assuredly would help towards the realization of that job security sought by the men and by your organization. 1 consider my suggestion a good one, particularly since it would ensure the security the men do not now have and which they cannot attain as things now stand and portend with Ameri­ can ships steadily losing ground to foreign competition in the matter of employment, which we can all agree, is due to our non-competitive position with regard to wages, taxes, etc. And that is a situation which can only be remedied if the challenge is met. If it is not met somehow, the downward trend in employment of American ships will continue to take its course. It would be appreciated if you would give this letter as much space in yoUr paper as given to the comments on my proposal. Very truly yours, Hans Isbrandtsen capital that the Navy is ready to present a bill to Congress by which it and the Army would obtain complete control of the Merchant Marine in war or peace. In a letter describing the bill, the Navy reportedly told the Speaker of the House of Repre­ sentatives that it "would set at rest any issue which may arise because of the employment of a civilian crew." Cloudy though this strange statement is, it can only mean that the Navy hopes to bar any union activity, including the Hir­ ing Hall and the right to strike. Other provisions in the biU would greatly restrict the rights of the owners to run their com­ panies, which ought to give Isbrandtsen and every other owner something to think ab(jpt. 'THE LABOR MOVEMENT CAN VERY WELL BE PROUD*' MILLINERY WORKERS UNION - LOCAL 49 , ' UNITED HATTERS, CAP & MILLINERY WORKERS INTERNATIONAL ONION CHANTCRgO BY 1227 PHILLIPS SQUARE MONTREAL 2. QUEBEC. CANADA TELEPHONE . PLATEAU 5442 . 3 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AFFILIATgD WITH TRADES AND LABOUR CONGRESS OF CANADA Montreal, October let, 1948 Mr. Alan Uaedonald, A^ent, Seafarers -lateraatiooal Union of N,A«, 1227 Phillips Square, Montreal, Dear Sir and Brother; » I wish to infora jrou that the iszeoutiTe Board of our Union hae by epeclal resolution requesW that 1 extend to you and your very fine organization our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the splendid co-operation given to us during the organization drive and in our fight against anti-union ezgiloyers. •* The Labour Movement can very well be proud of the existence of the Seafarers international Union of Horth America particularly for its help to*friendly la­ bour unions, Ve are thankful for your past efforts in our behalf. Ke shall be pleased to be of service to your organization whenever needed. Thanks once again* fraternally youra Maurice Sllooff HS/taa Vice- Free id ant and Hauger In Canada, too, the SIU is looked upon with high regard by organized labor for its un­ stinting support of other trade unions. Latest testimony to this fact comes from the AFL Hatters Union in Montreal, where Canadian Seafarers had aided in the organizing program aimed at anti-union elements in the Millinery industry. The Hatters Union expressed its appreciation of the SIU's role in a resolution adopted by the Executive Board, and in letter (above) from Maurice Silcoff, Vice-President. When the LOG denounced Possibly he believes , that "it shipowner Hans Isbrandtsen in does not necessarily follow that . the issue of October 1 for pro­ there would be any change in posing that American seamen the riglUs of seamen to organ­ join the Naval Reserve and col- ize," as he puts it in his letter In line with the policy of the . lect pJtrt of their wages from to the LOG. But nobody who the government, the offices of ever has done a hitch in the SIU to endorse worthwhile social organizations, Secretarythe Isbrandtsen Company seem Navy — or the Army, for that aid Treasurer Paul Hall has ac­ to have been seized with con­ matter — would agree. sternation. The armed services run their cepted a' position on the AFL At any rate, Hans Isbrandtsen affairs in a traditional military Committee of the National Foun­ himself was so moved that he manner, which all the recreation dation for Infantile Paralysis, hailed a stenographer and dic­ halls and service clubs in the and will present to the member­ tated a defense of his suggestion world cannot change. If you which he sent to the LOG with don't like it, you don't see your ship at the next. regular meeting a request that it be printed. The delegate—you see the chaplain! a resolution asking the Union's LOG is glad to comply with his Naturally, the sky pilot can do support of the March of Dimes request, and the letter appears nothing about anything. fund raising campaign. on this page. But the defense is Undoubtedly, Isbrandtsen is The resolution to be intro­ as naive as the original proposal, sincere when he expresses a de­ if Isbrandtsen is writing in good sire to build up the American duced calls the membership's at­ tention to the Foundation and its Merchant Marine. But putting faith. work in the treatment and* care Originally, Isbrandtsen pre­ merchant seamen on the Navy of those stricken with ^the sented a seven-point program to payroll is nothing but a union- dreaded disease, polio. the Maritime Commission of busting device, w;hatever Is­ The resolution further points which the proposal to militarize brandtsen thinks or intends. out the organization is worthy seamen was only one. The entire WORSE COMING of all financial and moral support plan was a scheme to . increase in the drive for funds to continue subsidies indirectly by having -If Isbrandtsen's proposal were its humanitarian work. an isolated suggestion, it could the government pay a big chunk Brother Hall accepted the posi­ be dismissed. However, there are of wages and at the same time tion on the AFL Committee at moves afoot in Washington to lower shipowners' taxes. do just what he wants to do the request of Frederick F. UmSEE THE CHAPLAIN and worse. In fact, Isbrandtsen hey. Executive Secretary of the Ladies Garment What Isbrandtsen fails to real­ himself, as well as the unions, Internatioal ize is that once you're in • the may have plenty of cause for Workers Union and Chairman of the March of Dimes Labor Divi­ Navy and drawing Navy pay alarm. you're under the Navy's thumb. It is reliably reported from the sion. Hall Joins AFL Anti-Polio Drivo Mr. Umhey in his letter to Brother Hall stated, "Your Union is in a position to do a great deal of good in this fight to raise funds to combat polio. Organized labor has long been the mainstay of philanthropic organizations in the common effort to alleviate suffering among unfortunate vic­ tims of this disease. May I urge you to cooperate in this cam­ paign by serving with me on tha AFL Committee." / The resoh tion asking the sup­ port of the A&G membership in the fund raising drive will be put before the membership on November 3 at the regular meet­ ing. The full text of the resolu­ tion follows: WHEREAS, The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, has always given its support freely and wholeheartedly to humanitarian causes; and WHEREAS, Each year throughout this great countiy of ours thousands of boys and girls and young men and young women are stricken with the horrible crippling disease, in­ fantile paralysis; and WHEREAS, There exists in this country a great humani­ tarian organization, the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, the duty and responsibility of which is to furnish the ways and means for the care and treatment of those stricken with this dread disease, regardless of race, creed or color; therefore BE IT RESOLVED, By the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, that the 1949 March of Dimes cam­ paign for the raising of funds with which to carry on this noble work throughout the United States be commended to the members of our organization and to the public as a great humanitarian endeavor worthy of all fmancial and moral support. I . �Page Four From The Sixth Deck By EDDIE BENDER - • ->• TH'E S FJ A ¥ ARE n S LOG Friday. October 29, 1948 ^ WHAT XTHINK... Ask for an official receipt each time you make a payment or donation, and bj^ so doing pro­ tect yourself and the Union; for aU official SIU receipts are ac­ counted for. Your copy of tH? receipt made at time of a payment is your f>rotection against the possibility of being asked to pay again, ( should something happen in the HUBURT McMULLIN. OS: ' Headquarters record of payment. A good Union crew can go a You protect the Union, too. long way irt making most trips when you ask for a receipt, as it assures that all monies col- pleasant for all hands. Men who • lected are properly turned over are easy to get along with, who to the Union treasury. So don't are able to do their jobs, and take the chance of placing your­ understand their duties and re­ self in tiie embarassing position sponsibilities are one of the most of appeai-ing to be a free-loader, important factors aboard any by asking to have your word ship. That is, if they have good taken that you have made a conditions to sail under like we certain payment, because you have in the SIU. Of course, a have not bothered to keep a decent bunch of officers can help receipt which would make it make the trip. Personally, I po.gsible to trace your payment. can't complain, the conditions on All receipts must be signed by the SIU ships I've sailed have the issuing official of the Union. been good. It doesn't matter to The place and date that it was m© where a ships is going, it's i.g,sued must be shown, along what's on board that counts. with your name, book or permit number, and the amount you pay correctly entered. Re-check SABATINO PICONE, Oiler: these receipts each time they are i.s.gued to you.. Checking will Wm'"" In order for a trip to be a only take a short while, and it good one, there are several pays to make sure that all is things that have to be right in order. aboard ship. One of the most You are also advised to go important things is that there be back and check on receipts that a good crew aboard—guys who have previously been issued to know how to cooperate and get you. to m.ake sure there is no along for the benefit of all important information missing. hands. Let's not forget the good If there is, send such receipts in chow. I like variety in my food. to Headquarters by mail — or One of my weaknesses is Danish better yet, bring them in perpastry. A trip can be pretty .son, along with your book, to good for me if the ship calls at the Sixth Deck at Headquarters South American ports, like B. A., for checking. Remember, it is Santos, Rio. On the whole, I've your cabbage you are paying, found SIU ships are good for all and it is up to you to see that of these things. The men are credit is given you for it. competent and good guys. In the past there have been many instances, which never •should have occurred, where the name and book number did not THOMAS KING, Bosun: appear on receipts issued. Usual­ The main thing in making a ly this is due to carelessness and ship a good one and the voyage A haste on the part of the one paying and the one collecting. pleasant is to have things ship­ Should you find one of your shape and the vessel clean. The receipts to be. incomplete, you messhall particularly should be can be sure your payment has spotless, and each watch should not been posted properly in make it a point to see the messyour record, although it may be hall is left clean. A good Skip­ .stamped in your book. These per and Mate are also important incorrect receipts are posted in in making the trip satisfactory. our discrepancy file pending And the slopchest should have proof that you made the pay­ plenty of cigarettes available. If the chow is good and you've got ment. Should you lose your original a decent bunch for a crew sail­ book and your receipts, and ing under an SIU contract, you'll then find holes such as this in have a good ship and good trip. your record of payment, you However, for me, a good ship has will have to pay these dues to have some bridge players again; for there would be no aboard. way of tracing the original pay­ ment. JOSEPH MUCIA. AB: Look out for yourself and your Union — check those re­ A crackerjack Union crew, the ceipts! kind of boys that get along fine together, plus a good bunch of officers ^nd a first rate Steward —those are what add up to a. The membership has gone good ship an'd good trip. On the on record to prefer charges other hand, you've got a bad ship, sgainsl all gashounds and if the crew members start fight­ performers as well gg, the ing among themselves, or if the men who willfully destroy or Skipper, the Male and the Engi­ steal ships gear. The SIU has neers gel lo hard-liming the no place for men who ruin crew, or if you don't eat well. the good conditions the On long trips, if you don't eat Union wins for them. Take well, sometimes everything else action in shipboard meetings begins to go wrong. One thing against men guilty of these , , that doesn't matter much is ihings. where you're going, especially if. you sail for a living. QUESTION: What are some of the factors aboard ship that you think are essential to a good trip? On Performers C. V. STRONG, Fireman: The fellows aboard a ship are what make it good. If they clean it up, do their jobs, and i work together, they are well on j the way to making it good. I J,/ i prefer the European runs, be; cause it is cooler in the fireroom, 1 and I like the ports over there. The Stewards Department has a , good deal to do with a trip, too. 1 When they take the time to fix ; the food up right and make the dinner hour pleasant, a man's day is happier. Shipping out of SIU Halls, I usualy find the ships pretty good. The Robin Trent, last trip, was a good ship with easy chairs and movies, and the crew was tops. GEORGE R. SNEEDEN, AB: I'd call a good ship, first of all, one with a good bunch of shipmates. One where there is harmony and cooperation among the crew and the officers. Of course, a good ship is one that is kept clean and feeds well—and then, too, I'd expect her to make some good ports, like South Africa, and especially Durban. On a good ship the work is spread out over the trip, so that there is a fair amount of over­ time built up, without a last minute rush to get things in shape for port. I hope I get such a good ship pretty soon for a good trip down to Durban. SPYRO PANDELIDES, MM: Going aboard a ship I like to know that the' Captain thinks about his men and not only him­ self. If the Skipper is a decent sort the trip should be okay. Where the ship is going means little or nothing to me, as long as it is a foreign trip and des­ tined to be out of port for a long time. The longer the trip tfje greater will be the payoff. Because of my liking for long trips I prefer Liberty and Vic­ tory ships—they're slower. Of course a trip can be made un­ comfortable with gashounds aboard, so if the crew is a bunch that is boss of its liquor, so much the better. JOHN MATKOWSKI, OS: I always look forward to get­ ting aboard a ship that has a good crew. If they are a good bunch of guys who know their jobs and work according to the Union contract, the ship -will be k^t clean. And that's another thing that is important if you're going to have a good trip. Of course, you can't have any ha:iyitiming Mates aboard if you-want everything to run smoothly. I haven't had any real bad trips, because SIU ships are run. the way good ships are supposed to be run. With competent sailors on deck, a good Black Gang, and a Stewards Department serving tasty chow, you're alt set. �T'Mf£ FrMaT' OctokiHr f9; IMf. Page Five L-O G Port Galveston Is Good Haven For Rated Men Boston Shipping Marks Time By E. B. TILLEY BOSTON—Last week we had; our chest way out to brag about the two payoffs we had up here, but this week we have the crepe out. There probably isn't a port at this time that is as dead as this one. Not a ship is in port at the mbment and the only one in By JOE ALGINA sight is the SS Yarmouth, and NEW YORK—It's fair and cold she is coming in to payoff and lay up for the winter. -this week in the big metropolis. So from the way things look The shipping is fair as it has right now, this will be a good been for the past several weeks; port to bypass for awhile—unless you have a pocket full of money the weather is cold and threaten­ and plenty of heavy gear for ing to grow colder. As long as it is only the mercury that drops bad weather. we won't cry too loud. SPUD RUN The breakdown of the shipping However, we're still hoping picture shows berths in fairly that we will soon have some ships up this way on the spud good numbers for rated book men in departments other than run. At least that gives us some­ the Stewards. Stewards Depart­ thing to look forward to. Rumors from way down the ment men and unrated bookmen and permits still find shipping coast are reaching here to the slow. effect that the law is giving the The ships hitting New York men on the local beach a hard for payoffs this week were the time. There hasn't been the Marine Arrow, Robin, which slightest indication that there's proved to be a good ship with a any truth to these rumors, so good crew and good payoff; the we'd like to state that the whole thing must have been a pipe Cape Mohican, Mar-Ancha; Codream of some smoke hound labee, American-Hawaiian; Seatrain New York; Gadsden, Amer­ down the coast. ican Eastern; Beatrice, Evelyn, 'We've been hearing another Bull; Montgomery City, Steel rumor — one that's much more Advocate, Isthmian; Alawai, pleasant to listen to — that the Waterman. Waterjman Steamship Corpora­ All of the above named scows tion may soon be making Boston a port of call for their coastwise hit the port in good shape. It ships. Time, of course, will tell appears that the crews are really whether there's anything to it. buckling down and seeing to it By KEITH ALSOP No Change: A/bur York Shgtping Still Fair Philiy Shipping Siump Continues As Resuit Of West Coast Strike By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER that the ships pay • off in SIUstyle. Jobs taken off the board this week were for signons on • the Andrew Jackson; Raphael Semmes; Jean Lafitte, Waterman; Montgomery City; Gadsden; and Cape Mohican. The Helen, Bull, which has been on idle status for quite awhile came out and called for a crew. The same was true of the Seatrader, which is going to Haifa. The Journal of Commerce this, week expressed an opinion the SIU has held for the past several weeks, namely, what is the hold up on the tankers. Last year's oil shortage was caused partly by the operating of only a frac­ tion of the tankeis available. When homes, schools and hospi­ tals were suddenly caught short on oil the government .stepped in and tried to rectify a bad situa­ tion. At the time a promi.se was made that the same wouldn't happen in 1948. Well, it looks like it was an­ other promise quickly forgotten. Right now there are plenty of tankers lying at the docks and from all indications, according to the Journal of Commerce, no move is being made to put the ships into service. It looks like we'll have to go through another oil shortage before tank ships move in any great number. Here's a word of advice to Electricians. Since rnany men with this rating, hold no other endorsement they are often caught short when there is an over abundance of Electricians on the beach. If Electricians hold­ ing only one rating would pick up other engine room ratings such as Oiler or FWT, they would be protected should they find few jobs open and many Electricians available. PHILADELPHIA — This week the militant faker who starts in Philiy presented us with the some phony beef aboard ship, worst shipping slump that has gets the whole crew all steamed been seen here in many a year.[up for action, and then is either Awful is the word for it, with gassed up at payoff time, or. is not a single payoff. The few [among the missing when the Paships that were here in transit Irolman boards ship, took very few men. WELL-KNOWN Several of the lads feel that Other Seafarers are just as the situation now is like the familiar with these characters as RETIRING BOOKS bust before the boom. I sincere­ I am and it is widely agreed Another suggestion, this time ly hope they are right — and that the sooner the true, mili­ to men retiring theii- books. If soon. Of course, the West. Coast tant Union men who make up ,. . . . ... oTTT you retire your book• m an *•outStrike has been having its ef­ the great majority of the SIU / , . . ^ 1 port port and do not receive a retirefect on local shipping. We used membership take steps •"to V • u. 1 \ u I • f 1 ' inent card within ten days, write to put quite a few men on the straighten out these chronic foul„ j V OTTT UPS, the better off we'll all be. Records Department SIU ships running intercoastal. I hate like the devil to sound Headquatders 51 Beaver Street, CONCERNS ALL like a reformer with a "holier-1giving all particulars For the benefit of a certain ,than-thou" attitude, but what 1 ae <o book number, when and few characters in our Union I have stated are tacts, w i-etired, and where the If .n.lwhcre the would like to get something off slacker and potential union- j card is to be sent. Sometime my chest that is rather import­ buster of the type mentioned is there is a foul-up along the way. ant to all hands. Fortunately, not curbed, we could well find A quick check with Headquar­ . this beef only concerns a Very them to be a real problem in ters usually squares the matter away in short order. small group of guys but those the future. whom the shoe fits might damn Up here in Philiy, we're all The week's report wouldn't be well wear it. looking forward to the start of complete without a word or two The .type of joker I am re­ the voting, which will deter­ on some problem that comes be­ ferring to has several very ob­ mine our Union officials for fore the membership on the noxious ways of showing up his 1949, with a great deal moi-e ships. This week's concerns the true colors. He comes back from interest than we do to the elec­ guy who comes aboard a sliip a trip and blows his top be­ tion of the Washington jHjliti- gassed to the gills and sacks cause the shipping rules have cians. Our guys i rel that our down until the ship is well out been changed and an assessment elections mean something to from port. He then turns to like has been voted upon and adopt­ them, whereas it makes no dif­ a greased gopher. He is the ed by the membership while he ference which guys are elected workhorse of the ship, painting, was out at sea. I, for one, have to go to Washington. We know chipping, and soogeeing from been wondering if this guy has the working stiff will have a bell to bell. This continues un­ ever figured any possible way hard road to travel no matter til the ship approaches port on to have all SIU seamen on the which politicos run the show in the return and then he is sud­ denly stricken with "booze-itis." beach at one time to vote. the Capitol. Flat on his sack goes the speed It's this same guy who jumps Well fellows, that's about all a ship after signing on and who for now. I sure hope that I can demon, where he remains until screams bloody murder when report better shipping next the payoff is ready. This guy is the membership sees fit to fine week. Until then, good luck and usually liked by the officers. He works like mad at sea, just the him. And this joker is usually fair weather to all. way they like it; but he is most unpopular with the crew. LIGOT DUTY MAN Because he was gassed up dur­ ing the departuee and anival he missed all of the back breaking work connected with securing for sea and. readying the ship for GALVESTON'— This port is still doing all right by its rated .men. Bookmen and permits are not having trouble getting jobs, a situation we have been enjoy­ ing here for several weeks. Two-ships signed on in Galves­ ton during the past weke. One was the SS George Prentice, a Waterman Steamship Corpora-^ tion vessel. "The other was the SS Cuba Victory, which had a payoff earlier in the week in this port. No trouble was encountered in the sign-ons or in the payoff. Other port activities included in transit stopovers by the SS Chrj'sthany Star and the SS Seatrain New York. The Chrysanthy Star carried a few minor beefs into port but before she left they had been settled in cus­ tomary SIU style. QUIET WEEK Galveston is, as u.sual, making every possible effort to make our organizing program ever more tying up. His fellow crewmem- successful. Aside from the ac­ bers had to do their own difficult tivity in that direction, and the work and his, too. When he usual routine business of the turns to at .sea only the rela­ port, things generally have been tively easy work remains to be pretty quiet during the pa.st done. week. The same holds true of The fact is that being a good conditions in the local labor field, sailor at sea doesn't make a | Several of our members are in man a good crewmember. He the Galveston Marine Hospital has to take his share of respon- this week. They are Brothers T. sibiltty, which is most important Catherine, J. W. Givens, D. when the ship is leaving or ai-- Hutcheson, K. Nodomher, JButler, riving in port. A steady tempo Gibbons and Crement. all through the trip is more ap-1 Among the Seafarers on the preciated by fellow crewmem- Galveston beach during the week bers than a frenzied woi'k stint were Stew Monast, Fred Heathwhile at sea. coat, Red Barron and J. Hannon. Puerto Rico Reiwrts Job Boons For Bookmembers And Permits By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN — Right now the last sailing vessel to call at San beach is teeming with appi'ox- Juan for a replacement was the imately one hundred lusty and ship RED CLOUD which , , , hove to here in 1873, on her way handsome lads off a dozen or Sandwich Islands. Patting more Bull Line and Waterman gently on the head, we inscows. They're doing all right toned that perhaps he might be by themselves, too. They wear persuaded to register and throw clean shirts, always have a press jn his card for a Deck En.g.iin their pants, and flip the shoe- [ neer's job on the next submashine boy a quarter for his work, j-ine leaving for Iceland with a without batting an eyelash. Of ^ deck load of Panama hats. With course, we know why all the brimming eyes, he agreed. prosperity: it's the shoregang. Yessir—you've sure got to be ' There's been plenty of work on your toes down here! for all hands, and all hands have But all joking aside. We're been pitching in and doing it, it glad to say that shipping down seems. So much so, that we here has broken all records in haven't been able to scrape up a the last two weeks. Last Mon­ bare handful of members to get day, for instance, we shipped our weekly Tuesday Educational thirteen men for that day alone, Meetings under way. to all departments. The black­ Now, we'll have to admit, board was so white with chalkBrothers, that- there's no pov­ marks, it looked like a sheet erty of invention, either, among tacked on the wall. Our reports these tropical beachcombers. show forty-three men shipped in They certainly liave their own the past two weeks.' It's been aa way of putting things. Listen good for the permitm.en as the to this one. full books. And besides,, thei-e'a been shoregang work on the A LITTLE LATE Kathryn, Jean, Angelina, Ariyn, One brother, who had been Elizabeth, and the Rosario. sampling the island's bottled So, those of you up North, if product rather heavily for a few you haven't got a pcacoat and a days, dropped into the Hall the suit of red flannels, or if yoa other morning and said he was don't like the cold weather that's in a terrible hurry to ship out, soon to set in where you are, and could he please negister for well — then, come on down to a coal passer's job on a sailing Puerto Rico. ship! There promises to be plenty In a very soft voice, we ex­ of work all winter on the shoreplained to this Brother that the gang. It's a promise, Brothers. I, �TBE SEAFARERS LOG Pag* Six Baltimore Has Jobs For Ratings Despite Effect Of Coast Strike TAdxf, OeiebM 29. 1949 GOING NATIVE DOWN BALTIMORE WAY By WM. (Curly) RENTZ One of the ships that came BALTIMORE — Shipping has picked up a bit in the Port of in was as dirty as it could pos­ Baltimore, but, of course, not sibly be. But there were some enough to satisfy any of us here. good reasons, namely the Skip­ There are still plenty of men per and the Chief Mate. The on the beach, but rated men are Skipper was a hardtiming Simon Legree, who never heard of getting out. One of the situations which overtime. He wanted the men to seems to be adjusting lately is spot-sougee every single day, and the problem of crewing Ore line at any time he specified. ships. It's a pleasure to see all It's not hard to understand bookmen take the jobs on these why a ^ crew couldn't get along vessels. Formerly it was a bit with a guy like that. When it difficult to get the book men was pointed out' to the company to take these jobs. officials that SIU crews pride Bookmen should keep sailing j themselves on keeping • a ship these ships, especially now. After |iooking first-rate, but that with all, the quarters are good —Skipper like this one had such and the food is good. True, there |a thing was impossible, the cornThe scene is Bullneck Creek, near Dundalk. Md.. with Seafarer William J. Ellers (left) have been squawks about the | pany officials agreed the crew paddling his Siamese sampan, while his brother Leroy pilots an African dugout. The two craft chow, but quite often the fault ^wasn't to blame for the ship's comprise the Ellers-owned and operated fleet. lay in the preparation and not condition, in the quality or quantity. Men of the sea often say that a good men from cook makes a happy ship. bell to bell, operating on the FOOD IMPORTANT theory that if they were made BALTIMORE — William J. 1 Perhaps his 168 pounds ex­ to Baltimore. Since then, how­ Well-prepared food can make JQ sweat the trip out, they'd Ellers is a Seafarer who owns plain the repeated duckings. His ever, it hasn't cost much to keep a crew satisfied. Chow is an im- • produce. He doesn't belong to a and operates a two-ship fieet. ; brother Leroy, who weighs a it shipshape. portant factor in morale, espe-^rmion becau.se he is oppo,sed to Ellers, who has been sailing It's not exactly a deep-water mere 120 pounds, has been using cially when a ship is out for a y^jons right down the line, the dugout regularly without since 1937, was torpedoed twice fieet, however, nor does it hold long time. Therefore, the men in something which is pretty clear being ducked at all. before Pearl Harbor, both times much promise of jobs for the the galley deserve a lot of credit jjj ^he way he works. You'd on tankers in the Gulf of Mexi­ membership. It consists of an j When Ellers ties up the dug­ when you hear crewmembers think that by this day and age co. On the first occasion, he was African built dugout canoe de­ out, the procedure is different say they had a good trip. 'men would realize that people rescued from a life raft two signed for speed if not comfort, from what, you'd use for a vicQuite naturally, the West will not cooperate with you if hours after the tanker went and a Siamese teakwood sam­ ; tory or a C-2. He rests it on the Coast strike is affecting shipping you try to put them at the down. On the second, he suffered in this p>ort. Several ships that other end of your whip. At any pan. The manning scale is low bottom of the creek. burns from the explosion, jump­ on both. The Gold Coast natives learn­ come in here on intercoastal rate, this Mate is probably learned into the water and was pick­ Ellers' fleet ties up in Bull- ed long ago that such craft dry runs are tied up out on the ing that cooperation is a mutual ed up by a fifeboat. Then he neck; Creek at a pier behind his can warp, if left in the open air Pacific, which is partially res- thing, spent two days in the boat. even in the shade. Filers simply brother's house in Dundalk near ponsible for the large number GOOD. OTHERWISE does what he learned in Africa. After the United States enter­ Baltimore. Bullneck Creek is a of men we have on the beach. Otherwise,, things are okay The sampan is a different pro­ ed the war, Ellers sailed with But despite this, we had sev„ , „ tributary of Bear Creek, and eral payoffs and a few sign-ons. i ^efe m Balto. Several payoffs presumably Ellers has no inten­ position all around. It will hold good luck in all areas until Payoffs were the Thomas Sin'are expected to come in here tion of venturing into broader up to four people in contrast transferred to the Army tug­ Lee, Isthmian; Nathaniel Cur-j and rated men are having no waters than the two creeks pro­ to the one man with a paddle boat service. He took part in the vide. rier. Waterman; Marore, Ore,' shipping out. the dugout carries. It's solid teak invasion of France, and four Not that both craft aren't planks are joined with wooden days after D-day his tug struck and the J. H. Marion, U. S. i Internally, the membership has (Waterways. I seen fit to strengthen our or- seaworthy. For instance, when pegs, and it weighs 170 pounds. a "Bouncing Betty" mine. Ellers Signing on were the Santore,' ganization considerably by voting he purchased the dugout at TaEllers bought the sampan for spent the rest of the war in a Nathaniel Currier, Marore, favorably on the General Fund koradi on Africa's Gold Coast, 35 dollars in a shipyard in Bang­ marine hospital. Thomas Sin Lee and the J. H. assessment. Actions like these a native boy paddled it through kok, letting a Siamese do the Last summer, the Baltimore Marion. (are what have been making the three miles of rough water to bargaining for him. From then Sun discovered his strange for­ Honors for the week's best SIU the best prepared, most al- deliver it to Filers' freighter. on the expenses mounted. eign-built fleet and sent out a payoff go to the Thomas Sin ert organization of seamen on It cost him 40 dollars more to, feature writer and- a photog­ This was in 1940. Ellers paid Lee. I the waterfront. seven dollars and three sets of have it carted to his ship in rapher to get hi.s story. The re­ old work clothes for the dugout, Bangkok. When he hit the sult was a crackerjack feature which is fashioned from a single States, his ship paid off in Phil-, with a picture of shipowner El­ log. It has no seams and no adelphia, and it took still an­ lers in the Sun of Sunday, metal beyond a couple of plates other 40 dollars to get the craft June 8. By CAL TANNER and screws Ellers has put in to keep it watertight. MOBILE — Shipping in this •Tampa, Miami, New York and "I guess that boat is all of port has been on the dead slow Georgetown. 100 years old," Ellers told a bell for the past seven days. Ac­ j Of the ships paying off this Baltimore Sun feature writer By A. S. CARDULLO tivity was confined to six payoffs week, two—the Mirabeau Lamar last summer, "and the amazing and four sign-ons, including two and the D. H. Berry—are headed SAN FRANCISCO—^The strike brary and renovating the place for the boneyard. These two thing is that' it could be made' that has paralyzed all shipping generally. All hands should find •with continuous articles. without using modern tools." Waterman and Alcoa accounted layups have, naturally, conTo build such a canoe. Gold on this coast for almost two things, very comfortable ai'ound, for five of the payoffs. Of the , tributed to the growing list of Coast natives'fell a tree and let months still shows no signs in­ thanks to the efforts of these Waterman fleet, we paid off the men presently on the beach in it season ^at the water's edge, El­ dicating a settlement. All ne­ Union-minded Brothers. Wild Ranger, Mirabeau Lamar Mobile. lers said. They shape the outside gotiations between the shipown­ VITAMIN-CONSCIOUS The Radketch of the Radand D. H. Berry. Alcoa payoffs before starting to hollow the in­ ers and the striking CIO long­ were the Ranger, and Cavalier. ocean Steamship Company, hit have completely The long strike has made side with a slow fire that eats' shoremen The sixth payoff took place port this week after her first broken off. things so tough for the boys that gradually into the wood. When aboard the tanker Radketch. , five months under the SIU ban­ The standstill in shipping and some have gone out picking to­ the fire has gone deep enough, Sign-ons for the week were ner. Although she came in with the native shipwrights put it, the slim likelihood that the sit­ matoes on nearby farms. Ap-. the Bessemer Victory, of Water­ the usual run of beefs and over­ out and get to work with scrap­ uation will improve in the near parently the pickin's weren't so man, and the Ranger. The two time disputes, which are ex­ ers, hollowing the interior until future should be sufficient warn­ juicy because, after three weeks, ships on continuous articles are pected on any first trip under it is between a quarter and a ing to the men who might be they wound up owing the farm­ the Waterman Wild Ranger and (union conditions, we are con­ half inch thick. I toying with the idea of "going ers money for their room and the Alcoa Cavalier. fident that everything will be Filers' canoe weighs less than West." We advise everyone to board. Some of the men who In transit callers during the settled to the satisfaction of all 40 pounds. It is approximately, keep clear of this coast, until a took a turn on the tomato farms week were the SS Steel Flyer, concerned. 15 feet long and 18 inches wide., settlement has been reached and were Jackie Gardner, Phil De an Isthmian scow, and the SS A. I Incidentally, this was the Paz, Pete Morris, Bill Kierulf It has neither deck nor thwarts, shipping is resumed. K. Smyly, another Waterman tanker on which Brothers Red and about ten other oldtimers. and the paddler sits in the stern FIXING UP Collins and Talton Carlisle died ship. We have a swell romance sheets. However, when he is us­ at sea. GOOD PAYOFFS We have been utilizing the en­ blossoming out h^re. Brother ing it, Ellers places 18-inch On the whole the payoffs and LONG STRETCH the Beantown spreaders between the gun- forced leisure to put some finish­ McLaughlin, sign-ons for the week were very The crew didn't have much whales to preserve the dugout's ing touches on our new Hall Shiek, is about to marry one of smooth. The Cavalier paid off of a payoff for the understand­ shape. put here. Several of our strike­ our Frisco gals. With things so in good shape, then headed down able reason that they were in bound Brothers have been giving tough in shipping, our prospec­ Ellers hasn't yet attained the for the passenger-bauxite trail. the Port of Antwerp for 63 days, mastery over "the craft possessed us some mighty valuable help in tive bridegroom went up to his Signing on for the same run was j Quite a few oldtimers were by the Gold Coast chap who getting things looking ship-shape. fiancee's boss and negotiated a the Alcoa Ranger, Waterman's around the beach last week, in- took it through the three miles Among the lads pitching in on raise for her. Guess he needs Wild Ranger hit for Puerto Rico. ' eluding Brothers F. Saucier, R. of surf and heavy seas. In fact, the projects were Bill Kierkulf, more spending money. The Bessemer Victory started McNatt, E. Goodwin, K. Huller, Ellers confesses that every time Dick Bowman, Pete Morris and Before signing off, we'd like to a new Waterman coastwise run ' W, McNiel, J. Elliott, H. Douglas, he has taken it out he has had H. Beckman, all of .whom volun­ repeat our earlier advice: Don't this week, with stopovers sched­ 'L. L. Parker, G. Troche and to swim home pushing the dug­ teered their services and did a- come to this coast. Nothing is uled for ports that will include George Bales.* swell job in setting up the li-1 moving! out before him. Dugout, Sumpun Comprise Seufurers Fleet Mobile Shipping Is Still Slow No Sign Of Break On West Coast �T H E I'nday^ Ocioh4t 2fi.~'t9n S E A F A'H E H S X O G Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. D. C. Hall. 43372: Recording Sec­ retary. R. Gates. 2&128: Reading Clerk. D. C. Mall. 43372. Minutes of meetings held in other Branches on October 6 read and approved. Agent's ^ verbal report delivered by D. C. Hall in the absence of Brother Gardner who was conferring with officials of the machinists union concern­ ing temporary jobs for members on the beach. New Business; motion carried that chairman ex­ plain to the membership the new transportation rule. Motion by Gates, 25128, seconded by Jean Auger, 48193, that the transpor­ tation clause be changed to read that a man accepting transporta'tion be allowed to stay on a ship for a period of not less than ninety days. Motion carried. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. Meeting ad­ journed with 150 members pres­ ent. & » » GALVESTON—Chairman. Jeff Morrison. 34213: Recording Cecxetary. R. Wilburn. 37739: Read­ ing Clerk, 93. A&G Shipping From Oit 5 To Oct 19 PORT REG. DECK Boston New York-..Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk ; Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan San Francisco 19 202 40 117 20 23 20. 60 120 92 21 GRAND TOTAL 734 REG. REG. ENG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. 10 190 17 98 15 13 12 60 105 62 19 27 221 33 123 23 10 12 56 150 43 14 56 613 90 338 58 46 • 44 176 375 197 54 SHIPPED DECK 3 181 20 79 14 6 16 84 119 37 19 7 148 15 68 9 3 11 76 110 46 15 43 95 17 64 15 13 7 60 142 , •30 9 53 424 52 211 38 22 34 220 371 113 43 495 1,581 No Shipping Due To Strike reported 54 men registered, and 43 men shipped. The Head­ quarters Tallying Committee's Report on $10 General Fund As­ sessment was accepted. Under New Business there was a mo­ tion by Lockwood to act upon the Agent's recommendation on permitmen. Motion to pick up permits to be held by Dispatcher in order to facilitate .shipping men to ships. Motion that when shoregang jobs are called, all non-Union men step to the front of the Hall until members of the SIU have taken the jobs. Under discussion it was pointed out that with approximately 100 men on the beach there was not room enough in the Hall for all to get around the counter at once. Carried. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion on purchase of fans and watercooler for the Hall. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned at 8:30. P. M. with 110 members present. % X SAVANNAH—(Names of Offi­ cers not given). Minutes of meetings held in other Branches on October 6 read, approved and filed. Agent reported on the general shipping picture for the Galveston area and expressed optimism for the coming four-week period. Nonrated men, however, he pointed out, would continue to have dif­ ficulty in getting berths. Agent urged all men to apply for un­ employment pay as soon as they hit the beach. Committees' re­ ports: Balloting Committee's re­ port accepted. Tallying Com­ mittee's report accepted. Cred­ entials Committee's report ac­ cepted. Resolution from New Orleans pertaining to transporta­ tion read and accepted by mem­ bership. Charges against an SIU New Business of other member read. Trial committee ^ j.ead and accepted. The elected. New Business: Motion.-j-gjiying Committee's report, the carried to have Agent secure a Secretary-Treasurer's weekly new toilet and have water foun­ financial report and the report tain repaired. Good and Welfare: of Credentials Committee for Discussion on benefit expected 1949 officials were all accepted. The Agent reported that shipping was dead slow, with plenty of men registered in all depart­ ments and very few jobs. The next payoff is not expected until from the $10 General Fund As­ the first of the month—and that sessment. Comments from the may go to the boneyard. One membership on the two-year ship paid off and signed on in contract. One minute of silence the past two weeks. Under New Business motion made that per­ for Brothers lost at sea. mitmen who upheld the Union's ideals to the best of their ability PUERTO RICO—Chairman, H. on unorganized • tankers be Spurlock. 11101: Recording Sec­ granted books but that those retary. R. Morgan. 10670: Read­ ing Clerk, T. Lockwood, 24584. who were brought up on charges for performing not be included. Motion canned to non-concur Carried. One minute of silence with the Mobile New Business was observed for departed in its decision on the previous Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ San Juan Branch motion, and to fare the Agent asked the mem­ accept the remainder. The New bership to take more interest in Business of other Branches ac­ the educational meetings held cepted. The Secretary-Treas­ every Tuesday, as these are of urer's financial report was ac­ vital interest to all. Meeting ad­ cepted. The Agent reported ex­ journed at 8:45 P. M. with 96 cellent shipping in San Juan members present. lately. He explained that the % X X weekly educational meetings had BOSTON — Chairman, J. not been held, for most of the Greenbaum, 281: Reading Clerk, men registered have been work­ J. Kearney, 26753: Recording ing on the shoregang three days Secretary, William Prince, 30812. a week. The Bull Line ships New Business of Branch min­ have been calling for shoregang utes were read. Motion carried men regularly each Monday and to non-concur with New Orleans Tuesday. The agent concluded his report by recommending that New Business. Motion .to non­ permit cards be picked up and concur with that part of San kept on file to facilitate shipping Francisco ? New Business pertain­ men on jobs when they are ing to the hospital, and to ac­ needed. The Patrolman's report cept the rest. All other minutes was. accepted. The Dispatcher of Branches having New Busi­ %• % joumed at 9:20 P. M. with 270 members present. X % X BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL liam Rentz, 26445: Recording ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED Secretary, A1 Stansbury. 4683; Reading Clerk, E. W. Clark, 279. 601 712 2,047 ness were accepted. The Agent reported that shipping was still slow in Boston with only one payoff in the past two weeks. This was the Governor Graves (Waterman). Some ships are ex­ pected in Maine ports on the "spud" run that will be paying off, so that may help shipping. He reminded the membership that the SIU is going all-out to bring the Cities Service into the SlO . WMtOHT SIU, and as' there are two of these ships in port each week, it is up to every man to do all he can to land jobs on these ships. Agent's report accepted. The Patrolman's report was also accepted. The Dispatcher re­ ported 56 registered, and 53 shipped. The Headquarters re­ port To The Membership, and the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ cial report for October 2 and 9 were accepted. Motion carried to accept and post the Tallying Committee's Report on the $10 General Fund Assessment. The Report of the Credentials Conv mittee on candidates for 1949 was accepted. One minutes sil­ ence was observed for departed Brothers. Under Good and Wel­ fare there was discussion on the transportation ruling, and on the San Francisco New Business re­ lating to the hospital benefits and Assessments. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P. M. with 70 bookmen and 45 permitmen present. 4^ » » SAN FRANCISGO — Chair­ man, A. Michelet, 21184: Record­ ing Secretary, William Kierulf, 49283; Reading Clerk, R. W. Pohle, 46826. The San Francisco Branch minutes for October 11 and the Special minutes of October 18 were read and accepted. In act­ ing on New Orleans New Busi­ ness, a motion carried to concur with the membership's action in accepting the Negotiating Com­ mittees Report, and to again re­ affirm acceptance of the Report. New Business of all other Branches was read and accepted. The acting Agent reported that Agent Cardullo was servicing several of our ships in Portland and Seattle. He reported very little local activity due to the strike, which will probably last for several months, as the opera-tors appear to be prepared to hang on till well after the elec­ tion. He reported that the en­ forced leisure was being utilized to put the finishing touches to 578* 508 the Hall, with the .strike-bound membership pitching in with voluntary help that is saving the Union considerable money. Tlie Communication from the Can­ nery Workers and Fisherman's Union regarding legislation to curb fishing in local waters was accepted and filed. The Com­ munication from the SecretaryTreasurer regarding the collec­ tion of the new Ten Dollar Gen­ eral Fund Assessment was con­ curred in. # Under New Business there was a motion by Michelet to give the Negotiating Commit­ tee a vote of appreciation for their singular action in wresting from the toughest operator in the business. Isthmian SS Co., ,a two year contract, thereby closing our ranks against the in­ evitable attack of the operatorinspired politicians. Carried un­ animously. The SecretaryTreasurer's financial report, and the Headqu^ters report were ac­ cepted. The Credentials Com­ mittee report on certification of officials for 1949 elections, and the Tallying Committee's report on the $10 General Fund Assess­ ment were accepted. Walter L. Busch was Obligated. There was discussion under Good and Welfare about the new Hall and the cooperation given by the membership in making it a first class place. The new library was commended and Brother Kierulf was thanked for the good job he had done in promoting books at no cost to the organiza­ tion. It was the concensus of opinion that the Union should purchase a few technical books to supplement the libi'ary, and Brothers Beckman, Watkins and Bowers volunteered to help the Agent select them. One minute of silence was observed for de­ parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ journed with^ 37 members pres­ ent. % ^ X NORFOLK—Chairman, • Snow, 46140: Recording Secretary. Sim­ mons, 50859: Clerk, Lupton. 37070. Minutes of all Branches hav­ ing New Business were read and accepted. The Balloting Committee's Report and the Credentials Committee's report were read and accepted. The Trial Committee's report was ac­ cepted. The Resolution from New Orleans dated Oct. 6 was non-concurred in unanimously. The Agent's and Patrolman's re­ ports on the activities of the port since the last meeting were made and accepted. Dispatcher re­ ported 58 registered • and 38 shipped. There was general dis­ cussion on various topics. One minute of silence observed for departed Brothers. Meeting ad- The regular order of business wa'- suspended to go into Obliga­ tions, and the following Brothers took the Oath: J. F. Kane, H. Hardin, J. W. Turner, M. M. Martin, A. Lores, J. Roos, Dale H. Carrigues. The Trial Com­ mittee's findings were accepted. The Baltimore minutes and fi­ nancial report were accepted for nancial reports were accept. The Secretary-Treasurer's financial re­ ports for Oct. 2 and 9 was accepted. Motion carried to non-concur in that part of San Francisco's New Busi­ ness pertaining to the Hos­ pital / Assessments. The New Business of all other Branches was accepted. Motion made to forward all ship's minutes to the Editor of the LOG for publica­ tion. The Agent's and Pati-olmen's reports were accepted. The Dispatclier reported 338 Reg­ istered, and 211 shipped. The Hospital Committee's Report was accepted. The Headquarters Tallying Committee's report on the $10 General Fund Assess­ ment, and the Baltimore Tally­ ing Committee's report were ac­ cepted. The Headquarters Creddentials Committee's report was accepted. One minute of silence was observed in memory of de­ parted Brothers. Under Good and Welfare Captain E. F. Yocurn spoke on draft exemptions. Meet­ ing adjourned at 8:25 P. M. with 530 members present. XXX TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. Hall, 26060: Reading Clerk, R. Seckinger. 307: Recording Secre­ tary. J. S. Williams, 7161, Minutes of all Branches having New Business were read and ac­ cepted. The Tallying Commit­ tee's Report for the General Fund Assessment was made and accepted. The resolution from New Orleans regarding transpor­ tation clause was non-concurred in. The Dispatcher reported 44 men registered and 34 shipped. The Agent repoided shipping fair, with several ships coming in and most of them calling for replacements. Two Waterman Victories will start on the run between New Yoi'k and Tampa Oct. 25. They are supposed to sign-on and payoff in Tampa, which will be a tremendous break for this port. The Eastern pas.senger .ships are starting back on their winter schedule, and will be in Miami each weekend— so with the Florida, it will mean that someone will have to make a trip there pretty often. Report accepted. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Under Good and Welfare there was dis­ cussion on keeping the Hall clean. Meeting adjourned with 77 bookmen present. XXX PHILADELPHIA — Educa­ tional Meeting Oct. 12 — Chair­ man. Ray Gates. The meeting opened discussion on the new proposed registration rules and the new transportation rules. The membership in the port of Philadelphia went on (Continued on Page 14) • yI �' ,L > Page Eighi THE I?;- LOG Friday, October 29, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS '1 i'h\. li: SEAE^ARERS FROM A SEAFARER*S SCRAPBOOK Lafitte Crew Asks Recall Of Skipper As Disrupter Captain A. "Red-Lead" Anderson, present skipper of the SS Jean Lafitte, is still pursuing his old tactics of disruption and dissention, according to a letter to the LOG signed by 33 crew-* to allay the unrest caused by members. the Captain's actions, reached Red Lead is just mean and the breaking point and left the disagreeable, is their conclusion. ship in Rotterdam. With his* go­ A poor shipmate, and a man ing, morale was broken and dis­ who discards the tenets of live sention was rife — no doubt to and let live, for what appears a the Skipper's delight. studied intention to be miserable, The letter from the crew end­ and make everyone else miser­ ed with this plea: "We feel that able, to-o. when one person will abuse the For instance, in Cherbourg on authority vested in him to such the last voyage it was necessary an extent as to make otherwise fo!r the crew to wait long after cooperative crewmembers and docking before he would issue a draw — although the Agent passengers find every day aboard brought money aboard at once. the vessel a form of bondage, he *'After I have my coffee, and not is unfit to sail as Master of an before!" he blared. Three hours SIU ship. We unanimousls^ peti­ tion that he be removed as .later they got it. Again, in Antwerp, the Agent Master of this vessel." brought the money upon arrival — which was on a Satm-day, when most of the crew was free Shelly White's scrapbook of pictures of past voyages pro­ duced these two shots. At left is George O'Rourke, Bosun on the Mandan Victory way back in July 1947. At right is Brother White in Marseille, one of the ports made by the Marine Flyer during its "round the world" trip early this year. The collection of paintings by Seafarers hanging in the New York Hall re­ ceived a new addition this week when Robert "Blackie" Niedermeyer's painting of American-Hawaiian's SS Colabee was added. TH(^ Ck^ARETTE/ The oil painting of the Colabee shows her preparing to take on paper in Baie Comeau, Quebec Against a background pf blue Canadian sky and the broad St Lawrence, with the-green head­ land behind, the Colabee shown riding high behind breakwater. Blackie, who has been sailing to go ashore on their own time for a year-and-a-half as Ordin­ —but there was no draw forth­ ary has had a life-long interest coming till the "lord-and-master" in painting. He carries a full kit had made a several-hour visit of painting supplies, from col­ uptown. ors, and brushes, to canvas and He even refused an alien crew- stretchers, and states that he member seeking to file papers likes going to sea for there are for citizenship a good-conduct alwtys plenty of "characters" to recommendation, tiiough the man paint as subjects. was diligent and industrious Portraits are his specialty. If aboard ship and had never you want your picture painted, caused trouble. He is alleged to all you have to do is ask him. have stated his intention of re­ He sells some of his work, but placing the entire Stewards De­ gives a good deal of it away to partment on general principles. his shipmates. Captain Murdock, Even the Mate Mr. Trumbauer Skipper of the SS Kiska, has a good Joe who did all he could __z 10*16 of Niedermeyer's paintings ° ' The painting of the Colabee, which • is being hung on the third deck, took about four hours to do, and was painted from a vantage point in a junk-yard across the St. Lawrence River. Before going to sea, Niedermeyer had a varied career, which included interior decorat­ ing in San Diego. He challenges other Seafarers who paint to add their work to the SIU col­ lection. 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. Aid Seafarer In Wife's Death NEW ORLEANS — The ci-ew of the Alcoa Clipper went be­ yond the mere "demand of duty" recently in befriending their shipmate Raymond P. Franklin whose wife had died. A collec­ tion was taken among the crew that enabled him to fly home in time to attend the funeral of his wife. In addition, masses of flowers were sent to the funeral services. In expressing his gratitude in letter to the LOG, Brother Franklin stated, "This is truly the greatest expression of union brotherhood . that I have ever seen or anticipated in the 20 years I have gone to sea." Brother Franklin added that he wished to express his thanks to this crew, and to other Union Brothers in New Orleans who attended the funeral and acted as pall bearers. ffong Kong at night, which is one of the best things he has done. The Customs tried to assess duty on it as a valuable paint­ ing, Blackie stated. FAST BRUSHER Identified only as John, the pictured Brother is the Arizpa's Engine Delegate and an oldtimer in the SIU. Accord­ ing to Lui^ Ramirez, who sub­ mitted the picture, John is doing his best to cool off all of the hot beefs aboard ship. Oldtime Seafarers Bienuevido J. and Juan Maldonado were killed October 2 in an auto acci­ dent at Harrington, Delaware, according to a report to the LOG by C. V. Vieira, Father and son, they had last shipped together on the Lahaina Victory, Robin Line; where Bienuevido, Book num­ ber 1364, who was sixty years old, was Carpenter, and Juan, Book number 1345, who was 35, sailed in the Deck Department. Members of the SIU since December 1938, they are mourned by their many old ship­ mates and friends. "Two better guys couldn't be met," stated Brother Vieira, who shipped with them on the Lahaina Victory. Funeral benefits were paid by the SIU. Member's Painting Joins SIU Collection Clipper Crewmen I'LL SP0AK TOYA Arizpa Delegate Father, Son, SIU Members Die In Crash Seafarer Robert (Blackie) Niedermeyer poses for the LOG photographer with his painting of,the SS Colabee. Warn Of Tough Charleston Ginmill Seafarers going ashore in Charleston are advised by Broth­ ers A. Jennings, and M. C. Kleiber to steer clear of ari estab­ lishment on Market Street misleadingly called "Snug Harbor," and of its inho.spitable owner, Mr. Cumly. You're lucky if you're only fleeced, they report, for more likely you'll be beaten up or even shot at. Described as blood­ thirsty and possessing an itchy trigger finger, Mr. Cumly is said to tote around, and fire on occa­ sions, a .32 caliber pistol. Evidently his aim is none too good, for the boys who describe themselves as having been sub­ jects of his ire^—or fire—are still able to describe the weapon as making a hell of a racket. In warning the membership as to what to expect in this place. Brothers Jennings and Kleiber caution Seafarers against relying on the barkeep's bum marksmansjhip. "If he misses with a lead slug, you'll still get taken a thousand other ways," they point out. Correction The October 8 SEAFARERS LOG carried a picture of Ed­ mund Eriksen of the Nathaniel Currier in connection with a story submitted by Edmond L. Eriksen. of the Oremar. The LOG, in attempting to brighten the story with a picture, slipped up by using the wrong picture from the files. Apologies to Brothers Eriksen. Keep It Clean! It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Upion that an SIU ship is a clean ship. Let's keep it that way. i^lthough most of the crews leave a ship in excellent con­ dition. it has come to the at­ tention of the membership that a few crews have vio-' lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected "^by the Patrolman before the payoif. and if the conditions are un­ satisfactory. he has the right to hold up the payoff imtil 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 youTl see some action. �«5r Friday. October 29, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings clothes. It was decided to ro­ tate the cleaning of the laundry between the three departments, week by week. Members were warned to return cups to pantry and not to slam doors. One min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 GATEWAY CITY. Sept. 14— Chairman Carotaii; Recording Secretary Fuller. Previous min­ utes were accepted. Engine Delegate reported beefs on spill­ ing of oil on deck, and di.spufed overtime over work done re­ tion to 3rd Assistant. The com­ packing winches. Stewards Dele­ mittee of Delegates who spoke to gate reported di.spwted overtime the Chief Engineer regarding his on penalty due to late sailing. defamatory remarks about the Motion under New Business to Chief Cook, reported that the give the men responsible for Chief denied malicious intent and sanitary work another chance, <300P SHiPA^ATE IS ALWAYS REAPY" TO stated that he had only spoken but if this work is not taken cure HELP OUT A MEW GO/HER WHO "DOES AibT in a moment of anger. Under of properly in the future it is to KMOW ALL THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE. New Business, Motion made by be brought up in the next meet­ TAKE THE TIME TO SHARE YOUR SEAFARING Fields, seconded by Floppert. to ing, and a fine of $10 will be KNOW-HOW, AMD IT WILL PAYOFF BY PROrefer the matter of the Chief En­ imposed. Carried. Motion to PUCIMG SAiOOrHER-RUMMIMG-SHIPS,/MAK/NC? gineer's remarks to the' Port condemn bad eggs aboard and EVERYOME'S vJOB LIGHTER AMD PLBASAMTER. Agent. Carried. Motions were i-eplace before sailing. Motion <^-THE LOG WILL PUBLISH LETTERS ANO ARTICLES made to pick up books and per­ to contact the Hall up arrival in WHICH TRY lb IX? THIS . HOW ABOUT THEM f) mits before arrival, and to hold Frisco to get lined up on the up signing, off till all beefs were present strike. Motion carried settled. Motion by Tongate. sec­ to fine any who are drunk at onded by Maratta to go into payoff $5. A collection would be Good and Welfare where discus­ taken up to form a ship's fund sion coveied linen, cots, and co­ to pay cost of communicating operation among the crew. Matty with Union Hall. Under discus­ Fields spoke on Unionism, and sion membei's stated that the By HANK asked Permitmen to take an ac­ ship should not have signed on tive part in the regular meetings. in New Orleans till the stores One brother is beating this slow-shipping and the high cost of Minute of silence for departed and slopchest were in better con­ living on the beach. He's "residing" in a fifty-cents-a-night private dition. One minute of silence for Brothers. room in one of those hotels around Chatham Square. He says it's Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4. clean, with daily showers available. The bums are kept out. Pei'CABEL STRONG. Sept. 12— haps this information can stretch those dollars for some brothers Chairman Leo Gillis; Recording ...In from a trip one brother says the shipboard draw in Manila Secretary Leonard F. Toland. gives you two pesos to the dollar. In Hong Kong, it's 21-2 dolla.rs Brother Frank M. Dowd was and the rice beer costs about forty cents for a 4/5 quart. The elected Ship's Delegate under brother, who bought a good pair of cow-leather boots for two Njew Business. Motion carried bucks, drank two bottles of that rice beer. He became intoxicated to give the Stewai'ds Depart­ all right, but worst than that, he thought he was losing his ment a vote of thanks for the 4 4 4 eye-sight, too! ... Brother William O'Connor, from Long Island, JOHN B. WATERMAN. Sept. good food and service. Under has just found out that there's lots of other O'Connors in the Good and Welfare members were 10—Chairman L. Mclnnes; Re­ SIU. It's a small (Irish) world, no doubt. F. Jones. asked to put empty soap boxes cording Secretary in trash can in laundry, and to Delegates reports accepted. No take care of ship's library. The New Business. Under Good and To be a good SIU Union brother and a real sailor a man Steward asked that all extra Welfare, discussion cleared up a takes any job—tanker, freighter, coastwise, foreign (as well linen be turned in so that it beef about the night lunch. as any organizing job that comes up) and keeps that job— could be cleaned in Germany. Members were told that the elec­ doing it according to the agreement, keeping his nose clean One mipute of silence for de­ tric iron aboard was >for the and being a good shipmate. These are tough times and a job use of all hands, and that it parted Brothers. means everything to a man who wants to sail, to have a good should be returned after using trip and a home on the sea—not in some flophouse. Beefs to the Steward. One minute of aboard ship, especially in an American port, can be sensibly silence for lost Brothers. settled—without arguments, intoxication or piling off the ship 4 4 4 at the last hour before the ship sails. Our wages and condi­ SOUTHLAND. ..Sept. .12— tions are tops in the industry—and it certainly pays off for Chairman John Harris. Recording a man to honestly do his job in SIU style and cooperate , Secretary W. J. Morris. Dele­ with his shipmates at all times. gates reported on standing of 4 4 4 membership. No disputed over­ NEW LONDON. Sept. 12— time. Motion by Russel. under Chairman John Crowley; Record­ New Business, that no one pay The following oldtimers may still be anchored here: E. J. ing Secretary James . E. Rose. off till a Union Representative is Gaylor, D. Parsons, M. Eeano, S. W. Lesley, H. L. Franklin, R. Delegate's reports accepted. Mo­ aboard, and all beefs have been Zaragoza, J. Blanchard, C. Dall, J. Antoniades, S. Rosario, G. B. tion under New Business that settled. Seconded by Wallace, Thurmer, G. Ledson, W. McClure, Weaver Manning, E. S. Samia, when a man misses a watch he and carried. Motion by Brother J. Dames, F. Dunn, J. Arroyo, C. F. Rocofort, J. Santalla and pay the standee double over­ Weeks to go into Good and Wel­ W. Walsh... Two shipmates suddenly met each other last week time—half at his own rate, and fare. It was suggested that slop­ and it was like old times again. half at the standee's rate—plus chest be checked, and recommen­ his day's wages. Motion to have dations for re-ordering be turned the Ship's Delegate contact Lindin to the Master. One minute of "Where have you been hiding for three years" one asked sey Williams for information con­ silence for departed Brothers. the other. Then they talked about one shipmate who suddenly cerning organizational activities. got married to a bar friend; the Irish Bar in Hamburg; some Suggestions under Good and Wel­ gal in Baltimore; and the Council and the Marine Bars in New fare that the Black gang port Orleans. We laughed when they said that no matter how holes be repaired, qs well as the much of a rainstorm or a winter blizzard covered the night Deck Department shower. One you could still find the Hamburg bars gay with music atid minute of silence for departed 4 4 4 romance. JOHN BARTRAM. Sept. 12— Brothers. Chairman R. L. Duke; Recording 4 4 4 ALCOA PATRIOT. Sept. 10— Secretary C. Kowalski. .One The following brothers will be receiving the Weekly LOG free Chairman William Glick; Re­ member was reported by the cording Secretary F. Tompkins. Stewards Department Delegate to of cost to their, homes: Gordon Marbury of N^w York, A. H. Ship's Delegate M. Trehem re­ be behind on assessments, but Townsend of Florida, Eddie Toone of Massachusetts, Glendon ported all in order. There was no will pay upon arrival. Under Good Bane of Oregon, John George of Alabama, Charles Lawrence of New Business. Under Good and and Welfare it was suggested Florida, Cecil Martin-of Alabarha, Frank Shunk of New Hamp­ Welfare it was suggested that that all hands assist in keeping shire, Henry McCullough of Pennsylvania, Gilbert Bush of Mis­ the Patrolman be asked to check the messroom clean during cof­ souri, William Sullivan of Florida, L. Higginbotham of Florida. .. the slopchest. It was asked that fee time, and night lunch time. Two Seafarers told us that all kinds of ship models can be bought a new steam pipe be installed in Discussion brought out the need in the Azores, where now and then an SIU ship calls to fuel up. the laundry, but that until this is to have the passageways painted. Prisoners ashore in the Azores make these models. One time a done each man be allowed not One minute of silence for Broth­ model of the Queen Mary was bought for twelve dollars. Wo prefer the square-riggers. more than three hours to boil his ers lost at sea. AZALEA CITY. Sept. 9 — Chairman Charles Scoiield; Re­ cording Secretary H. Cordes. The Ship's Delegate reported that he had contacted the Captain about painting the crew's quarters and having the repair work done. The Department Delegates re­ ported overtime okay, and every­ one in good standing. Motion un­ der New Business to have the Ship's Delegate ask the Cap­ tain to put a light on the after deck. Motion carried to give the Captain a vote of thanlfs for his cooperation with the crew. Un­ der Good and Welfare, it was suggested that a new library be obtained ashore, that the Captain and the Stewards Department be given a write-up in the LOG, and that all men be sober at the payoff. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. S< SHURRICANE. Sept. 6—Chair maji F. Hartshorn; Recording Secretary G. Metting. Minutes of previous meeting not accept­ ed. Under New Business, motion by Smith. Seconded by Doucetl to keep port passageway locked in port. Motion by Veech to have permanent fixtures for curtains put in crew's messhall. General discussion under Good and Wel­ fare. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. i, J, 4. ALEXANDRA. Sept. 12— Chairman William O'Connor; Re­ cording Secretary T. J. Sullivan. N. Tsangaris and Earl Bradley nominated Masters-at-Arms. Minutes of previous meeting ac­ cepted. Engine Delegate re­ ported disputed overtime. Stew­ ards Delegate reported the Stew­ ard is contemplating having the messhalls and galley painted be­ fore arrival in Port. The Ship's Delegate reported that the case of the Chief Engineer striking Messman Corcoran will be brought up at the next meeting. He requested that repair li.sts be turned in before next meeting. Motion by Tongate." Seconded by Tflewitz to go into Good and Welfare. O'Connor suggested crew coordinate prices when making out declaration sheet. Moore asked that awning for fan-tail be placed on "must" list when ordering repairs. Delegates requested to see department heads about sougeeing and paint­ ing decks in foc'sles. Members requested to list dues and dona­ tions which they intend to pay, so lists can be handed to Patrol­ man. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. 4- 4. SS ALEXANDER. Sept. 5— Chairman William O'Connor; Hecording Secretary T. J. Sullivan. Nicholas Tsangaris and Earl JBradley were elected Masters-atArms. The Deck Delegate re­ ported his department running smoothly with the exception of some disputed overtime. The En­ gine Delegate, Fields, reported that 55 hours of his personal . overtime (which had previously been okayed) was disputed by the Chief Engineer as soon as he took over the Delegate's job, fol­ lowing Brother Brqwn's promo­ CUT and RUN �Ten Til E S E AT A R E R3 X O C fFriday; October 29, tSM THE BlOMBERSBIP SPEAKS Crew Of SS Lake George Gives Favorable Report On New Ras Tanura Seamen's CIuli STEEL ARTISAN QUINTET IN MANILA To Ihe Editor: hours, as the canteen is open manded by the guard at the gate from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. upon returning to the ship. The crew of the Lake George daily. There is a newspaper avail wishes to acquaint those who haven't had the opportunity of The currency used is the rupee, able here too, that is published visiting the canteen at Ras Tan­ at an exchange of 31 U.S. cents. twice weekly. It is called the A hamburger is one rupee, a "Sun Glare,"" and reports news ura with conditions here. drink is 1/4 rupee, a chocolate from the States as well as loca: When we arrived, it already bar such as Hershey, or Milky matters of interest. SEAFARERS hM been completed. It is a Way is about 3/4 rupee, and ci­ LOGs could be mailed in care frame building with a verandah, gars are about the same. There of the American Arabian Oil ahd inside there are tables and is also a service for mailing let­ Company, Ras Tanura, Saudi chairs, a radio, and bar for serv­ ters in which an air mail en­ Arabia. ing drinks and sandwiches. The velope with a sheet of paper and 1 guess that winds it up. There only drinks obtainable are orstamps runs one rupee. gnge, raspberry, and grape soda. just aren't any highlights about "The sandwiches are hamburgers The canteen is alongside the the whole thing. •with onions and mustard, if pre­ approach to the dock, and is en­ Sidney M. Lipschitz closed by a wire fence. Swim­ ferred. (Ed. Note: 100 LOGS will Mt is a comfortable one-room ming is allowed. A pass is rebuilding, and is equipped with .^^en leaving the ship be sent to the canteen at the fluorescent lights. The windows ^ and the pass :s de- address you have given.) are wide, and in the evening the (5ool breeze is refreshing. On the Persuaded by L. S. Agulto, the "Manila Watch." live Steel •veranda there are easy chairs Artisan crewmembers pose for a picture while their ship was for relaxing and sipping drinks. To the Editor: Purser, Mr. T. J. McGowan, who tied up in Manila. Left to right—J. Martinez, R. Sewasky. J. There is nothing elaborate or did everything within his power Smith and Hendrix Svenson. In the ring is I. Brazil. luxurious, but it is something to 1 would like to extend my sin­ to help me. be able to get off the ships and cere thanks through the pages stretch one's legs after the long of the SEAFARERS LOG to the My father, R. E. Elwood, who trip. It takes away some of the officers and crewmembers of the was Second Electrician aboard strain, both mentally and physi­ SS Steel Maker, Voyage Number the ship at the time, also wishes cally, although only for a few 4, for the aid and comfort given to express his thanks. me during my serious illness Will you please send the LOG to my mother, whose address from acute appendicitis. To the Editor: my men's ships by looking at My operation was performed you will find on the enclosed the different Port Reports, and' form? My aunt, Mrs. Eva Ruark The slop chest is your cor­ Sept. 1, and 1 received wonder­ is receiving the LOG now, and 1 guess it will be okay for me when I don't see Baltimore's, to write to you for a little in­ that is a pretty important chap­ ful care at the Merchant Navy ner store While you are at enjoys it very much. formation, although I am not an Hospital in St. Johns, Newfound­ sea. You can't take your W. L. Elwood SlU member—much as I would ter missing. They both usually trade someplace else if the land. At present 1 am convalesc­ ship out from and come into ing at the home of my aunt in slop chest doesn't have •what (Ed. Note: The LOG is being ike to be. You see, I had the that port. Des Moines, Iowa. you need. sent to your mother as re­ misfortune to be a woman, but I haven't heard from either have a brother that has been 1 want to especially thank the quested.) a member for almost seven one of them for several weeks. years, and my best boy-friend Can you tell me where the SS iias also been a member for two Edwin Markham is? It was due back Sept. 2. I haven't seen my years. brother for four months now, So I get the LOG, and it is the and I am pretty anxious for that one bright spot in my whole ship to pull in. week down here on the farm. LIKES LOG What I want to know is, what has happened to the Port of I want to tell jmu how much Baltimore? For the past two 1 enjoy the LOG. I read every weeks not a word has come word of it and stay up to date I'rom that spot. 1 keep up with on everything so that I can talk ship terms to my brother and my fiance when they get in. It is really great to be able to do that. They tell me that 1 know more about what is going on while they are away than they do. Keep up the good work. By the way, how about some To the Editor: more poems from John Legge? Thanks Isthmian Crew For Aid Member's Sister Asks News Of Baltimore And Markham AHENTION! Iv The Sad, Lamentable Tale Of A Seafarer Crew Reports Markham Still Needs Clean-Up i": ! f}.-. , I OlSPffTCrtEPl 1 il, . 't k li-': Roy' Pourceaux of the Del Norte shows the fate of a shipmate's overtime. We, the members of the crew of the SS Edwin Markham, bound for Japan and parts un­ known, have to appeal to you for help. On July 16, 1948 there appeared in the LOG a letter by Fred R. Hicks, about a topside beef, on this ship which was not in vain, for the next trip the ship was painted inside- and out. But on this trip, lo and behold, we have to take every kind of slur and slam from the Master and Mate whenever we ask for overtime. This Skipper is one of those guys who not only is in charge of the ship, but tries, to run all three Departments too.Another thing, what about the Mate on watch leaving the bridge without being relieved? Isn't that considered dangerous and illegal? We would like to have you run this letter in the LOG. 25 bookmembers Hazel Kincer (Ed. Note: Baltimore bounc­ ed back in the news last week and is with us again this week. The Markham hit Baltimore on Sept. 15th and is now in the Far East.) THANKS BROTHERS WHO GAVE BLOOD TO ILL FATHER To the Editor: I would like to extend my sin­ cere thanks and appreciation to Brothers Clyde Still, Raymond D. Clark, Johnny McKenna, and J. J. Lockler, who donated their blood to my father during his re*cent illness. Their aid did much to recover his health. Thanks, Brothers. Charlie Scafidel New Orleans �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Odobtr 29. 1948 Member Asks SIU To Press For Ship Allotmeftt System Del Mundo Trio under the union "scales, be forced To Ihe Editor: Tankermen on coastwise runs; to bear the costly additional exare subjected to monetai-y diffi­ pense incurred by the callous in­ culties if they are married and difference of the Company to­ must support families or de­ wards them and theirs? pendents. Under foreign articles ASKS ACTION these worries are eliminated by the simple process of an allot­ It is high time that unions forced companies to establish ment. Where oil docks are far away such facilities for coastwise from towns or cities (and this tanker crews. The Seafdlers In­ writer has Lake Charles, Louisi­ ternational Union has been the ana in mind as the loading point leader in bettering conditions of for Cities Services ships) it is the seamen. That we know and difficult to reach a telegraph of­ all tankermen realize. We hope fice and send money home. the SIU will not fail to deal with Tankers are only in port a few the problem of tanker crews in hours. The crews are paid off at remitting funds to their families Wilh iheir chief cook be­ the convenience of the operators from their earnings and that tween them. two well-fed or their agents. One Cities Serv­ such a service be initiated looking Seafarers flash their ice tanker reached Baltimore in throughout the entire industiy. the early afternon and the agents These costs and these worries best smiles for the cameraman. did not pay off or disburse earn­ must be eliminated and abolished The cook is Brother Johnson ings until late at nightL-too late forever. This' burden must be and flanking him are M. V. for men on watch to go to town lifted from the backs of the Valentine and R. G. Perkins. and transfer funds to their fam­ tanker seamen. I may add that suggestions to ilies via telegraph. There are also numerous costs the company are shrugged off. added to the burdens of the sea­ What in hell do they care. If he men by this lack of system on must send money home he can the part of the company and its quite the ship to do so and an­ agents. First there is the neces­ other slave will take his place sity to leave the ship. Where and work under these infernal To the Editor: men must return in a few hours conditions which have no sen^e Maybe Brother C. Gann to stand watches this a very or i-eason for their existence in thought the payoff of the SS the world of today. And this is Inconvenience indeed. Stephen Leacock in Mobile the Second, there are taxi fares another reason why we need an back and forth to be added to NLRB election and the SIU. as middle of September was "fast," as he announces in his letter the bill of costs in sending our bargaining agent. printed in the LOG of October needed funds home. 15. The way I remember it Wandering Seafarer Third, there are the telegraph things were pretty slow and the costs. Skipper was far from the "good CAUSES WORRY Joe" that Gann makes him out It may be added also that to be. I many men anxious for the wel­ In the fff-st place, I was Bos­ If you don't find linen fare and upkeep of their homes un on the run, a lay-up trip when you go aboard your have been unable "to accomplish ship, notify the Hall at once. from New York to the Gulf. this feat of sending their earings Brother Gann identified some­ A telegram from Le Havre or on to them within the limits of body else as Bosun, so pei'haps I Singapore won't do you any these obstacles imposed upon remember the whole voyage bet­ good. It's your bed and you them by the callous indifference ter than he did. have to lie in it. of the company and its agents. When we paid off in Mobile, Obviously the company must believe that families do not need support when men are on coast­ AH YES, THERE'S GOOD FISHING HERE wise runs but only when the crews are under foreign articles. This idiotic thinking forces men to quit the ships after a turn around or two in the coastwise trade. Why cannot funds be deducted by the company and sent to these families through their pay­ off facilities? Surely married men and men with dependents who are weeks at sea should not be subjected to the terrible Worry as to whether they can manage to send funds to their families dependent upon them for support before the ship sails. Or who must run the risk of missing watches in order to achieve this objective. Why cannot the telegraph com­ pany have a representative right there at payoff time to attend to this detail of sending money home? And why can't the com­ pany or its agents attend to this matter as a service to the crews? Maybe they don't give a damn for men or their families. Why should men working far Page Eleven Keep Transportation As Is Seafarer Urges Members To the Editor: We have been reading the last few issues of the LOG, and it appears that a few guys sure must hate to get off a ship from the squawk they make when they are handed a fat roll of bills labelled "transportation money." "What in hell is the matter with these guys? Don't they knov/ that this isn't working any hard­ ship on anybody, but simply making shipping faster for all hands? In the first place, only a small percentage of ships pay off where transportation is involved. This is because most SIU ships are now operating in regular trade runs. The crews noi-mally are not entitled to transpoi-tation at all. Suppose you can get ti-anspor- Questions Brother's Report Of Smooth Leacock Payoff we were supposed to get firstclass transportation back to New York. ' Everybody knows that first-class transportation means a lower berth. The Skipper offered us the price of a first class ticket, $42.57 if I recall the figure correctly. But he did not offer the price AHENTION! CAVALIER CREVE COMMENDS SIU FOR ILGWU AID To the Editor: We have just heard about the light the SIU's making in behalf 6f the Ladies Garment Workers Union; It i.s in the interest of the entire Labor movement. Keep up the good work! The Crew SS Alcoa Cavalier Brother Adolph Capote proudly displays his prize catch heuled aboard the Seatrain New -Orleans during one of its runs between New Orleans and Havana. If you want to dupli­ cate Brother Capote's feat, it's not too hard, he says. Plenty of fish can be found along the New Orleans' run, he reports. of a lower berth, nor did he offer to pay the 15 percent fed­ eral tax. The crew refused to pay off, naturally. A LITTLE CHAT That evening the men went ashore, as seamen will in port. As soon as the men were off the ship, the Skipper told the shore watchman that everybody was paid off, and that nobody w-as to come back aboard. During the night, several men were turned away. The next morning we went to the SIU Hall. The Patrolman got the picture and picked up the phone. He had a little chat with the South Atlantic agent. The uj)shot was that we got the following: Complete first class transpor­ tation including lower berth and 15 percent tax, the whole thing coming to a little less than $62.00; also, the price of one meal and one night's lodging. Sure, we got everything that was coming fo us, but where was Brother Gann's "fast" pay­ off. Incidentally, the Skipper told nie one day that South Atlantic would.be down to seven ships after the Leacock laid up, and that he was seventh in line in the South Atlantic list. He was sure to get a ship, he said. May­ be so, for he sure tried hard to save the company's dough. John E. Berlie tation, what happens then? By the present Union rule, you make the trip, collect the trans­ portation money — which, inci­ dentally, is something the SlU fought hard through many years to get—go to the Hall, and grab another ship. Sure, there's more turnover. But the more tmmover there is, the more jobs there are on the board. TRANSPORTATION BATTLE Doesn't the whole membership realize by now that after many years of struggle we finally have forced the shipowners to pay transportation to crew members who are entitled to it? Trans­ portation was not always paid to seamen. It represents victory in one of the major battles of SIU history. Then there's the question some fellows raise: ""Well, why not take the transportation money and stay aboard the ship?" That's no different from taking a piece-off from a shipowner, that's all. Also, it gives the shipowner a chance to make one hell of an argument in every negotiation session for stopping the payment of transportation entirely. There you have the sad story. Yes, sometimes taking the money and getting off works a little dif­ ficulty on a fellow after a short trip. But if he takes the money and throws in for a new job ho is doing the entire membership a favor. SAYS KEEP IT Furthermore, let's not try to make a lot of spec about trips of 60, 90 or 100 days. The rule as it is a good rule. "Wo should have had it all the time. Let's not give it up now. We noticed several headlines on page 5 of the LOG for Octo­ ber 5. They ran like this: "Mobile Shipping Takes A Slight Turn For The Better;" "Conditions Good For Galveston Rated Men;" "New A&G Trans-t portation Rule Gives Needed Boost to Philly." Now tell us. Do you suppose that those headlines could havo been written in the LOG if our new transportation rule had not been in effect. The answer is "No." The SIU. according to our Headquarters Reports, is the only union today in which there ia nearly one contract job for every Union book. That means. Broth­ ers, that we»do not have to worry so much about a job thai we have to run the risk of losing our transportation riders by changing otu' present system. UNION SECURITY Some men have also raised an­ other issue. They say that not making a man get off after he takes transportation m o n e y_ would give him greater "se­ curity." Just rgmember this. Every Seafarer's secm-ity is hiS"4Jnioa and its Hiring Hall. The more jobs com'e through the Hiring Hall whether or not the trans­ portation rule is involved the more security all of us have. Let's all put our shoulders be-* hind full Union security. LetJsr get behind the job of maintain­ ing our wages and our conditions, and let's keep our presenl transportation rule, which is thai if a man is entitled to trans­ portation he must take it and g<ft off, and then re-register at Hall, Robert L. Nas.b �:TiH.1E S:£MIF H'RiE-R'iS X?0'<? Iy i BEFORE CALCUTTA*S JAIN TEMPLE Bridger Diarist Describes Birds' Death Battle In Air To th« Editor: By ROCKY BENSON How is your IQ, Seafarers? See if you can answer these 10 ques­ tions. Score: 6—fair, 8—very good, 10—tops. One point for «ach question. 1. Which of the following four unions has the largest member­ ship? f Says Bauxiting Pegasus Crew Is Good Gang Book Editor Says AMML Suggestion Is In Practice .Send Tkose Minutes t¥-' : i k water, when all of a sudden he faltered. This is another chapter in the travelogue of the "Ras Tanura CURTAINS FOR CANARY ' Special"—SS Fort Bridger. We He didn't fly far. In fact his are now almost seven months out of the U.S., and it's getting flying days were almost over. damn monotonous. It would be Old Fate had put the finger on too much for us if it wasn't for him. He turned and headed a good belly laugh now and then back toward <the ship. I saw something flash by out of the to clear away the gloom. corner of my eye. Here's the latest: While com­ ing through the Suez Canal this All of a sudden, all of the morning the steering motor pieces of that little puzzle fell kicked out. The pilot ordered into place. I knew what they hard right, and she didn't an­ wei-e, without looking at them. swer. He then got all hot and I watohed the canary intently. bothered, blew "out of control" Three fish hawks power dived on the whistle, and then him like a squad of Stukas. My screamed at the Mate, "Well, do temperature and blood pressure something. Call the engineroom! jumped about ten degrees, and a Call all hands!" lump swelled up in my throat. I saw the canary twisting and The Mate looked at him calmly turning, trying to dodge. By and replied, "It wouldn't do any quick maneuvei'ing he did es­ good to call all hands. They cape the first hawk! have to have fifteen minutes foxcoffee before they turn to and But he had been forced down we'll be on the beach before close to the water where he then." could not maneuver. The next We lost six more men through one came down in one of those sickness and the need of surgery -beautiful, fast dives. The action or medical care this trip into icHavre. Pretty soon we'll be telling you how many of the original crew we have left, in­ stead of how many have gotten off. So far we have been lucky in picking up pretty good men for replacements. 1. United Mine Workers 2. Seafarers International Union 3. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 4. Hotel and Restaurant Employees 2. Where is the Oil Bowl (Foot­ ball)? Conforming lo religious cusiom, three Seafarers from 1. New Orleans Isthmian's Harold J. Pratt have removed their shoes before 2. Pasadena entering the Jain Temple in Calcutta. The men are identified 3. Houston as James (Pee Wee) Hassel, Harry French and Hugh Gallegher. 4. Miami '3. What color of paint would you ordinarily use to mark a 20 fathom shackle? 1. white 2. blue 3. yellow To the Editor: again—and it still says "citizen. 4. red In this case, I know for certain 4. Who relieves the 4-8 watch When I threw in for an Oil­ that the quota still is not filled. er's job on the Jean Lafitte some for supper at sea? time ago, it said "citizen" on the I would like to kpow if there 1. Wiper board. Although I am an alien, isn't any way that the Union 2. Chief Engineer I got the job anyway, for the can find out when the quota is 3. Deck Engineer 15 percent quota on aliens was filled, instead of depending on 4. relieve themselves the company's report when they not filled. 5. What is the manning scale Now I have just paid off the call the Dispatcher. In my esti­ RUMORS EXPLODED •for the Stewards Department on Jean Lafitte, and I see the same mation, and from experience, I a Hog Island ship? job which I left on the board feel the company never gives We heard a few rumors that 1. 8 men we were going back to the the correct figures on this. 2. 9 men States, but they have blown I would like to suggest that 3. 10 men away or been shot full of holes the Patrolman, when he pays 4. 11 men off a ship, find out from the by now. Delegates what the correct" in­ I noticed a bit of drama the was too fast to see, but the fea­ tB. When a man brings charges The canary was formation is, and then relay this other day that may be interest­ thers flew. against a Union Brother and probably hit by one of those to the Dispatcher, ,so that when ing to some, concerning "Old then fails to appear at the trial, needle-like talons. "Tail-End he puts the jobs on the board Mother Nature" in the raw. I 4iow much is he fined? Charlie" then swooped in to pick he can give the aliens a break, was cutting a shipmate's hair, 1. $10 To the Editor: the winnings, as the other two by making it clear to everyone back on the fantail, when a fish 2. $20 hawks turned and attacked, try­ Just a line from the crew of what the situation is, and how hawk came darting in under the 3. $30 ing to make him drop the little the Alcoa Pegasus. We are down many jobs are open to aliens. 4. $40 over-head, between ourselves and bundle of bloody feathers. in the Islands discharging and Berlil Swenson the galley. (We have an old 7. What month in 1942 was the will soon be on the bauxite run This all happened in a matter gun-mount deck over the fanBS Venore Sunk? —so that means it will take a of sccoi;ids. I found myself tail.) 1. January good bunch of guys. standing at the rail cursing. I 2. May It surprised me a little but , 11.dumped my coffee over the side, Well, I can tell you we've got , 3. July went onjvith my work. Shortly ^^omach was turned, them; and I mean Sailors, Cooks 4. September after, I heard a flutter of wings and all that it takes to have a Well this is a funny world, and and looked up to see this hawk 8. How many months of sea time good SIU ship! I have never the Devil take the hindmost. coming right at me, only about in the current year does a mem­ seen a bunch of guys help each Looks to me - like dear old six feet away. I thought the ber need in order to run for other like these do. To the Editor: Mother Nature has ,some laws hawk had gone Off his rocker. -Union office? I hope we make the States for that are just as screwy as some We read a letter in your Oc­ 1. 2 months Christmas, but time will tell. So, It startled and puzzled me for that humans make. tober 1 issue signed by Pete 2. 3 months Brother Editor, if you have a a moment. Well, he spread his 3. 4 months little space in the LOG, please Roach with a great deal of in­ wings ta put on the brakes, MORAL? 4. 6 months give us a write-up. I am very terest and enthusiasm. It made fanned the air, and then side­ There must be a moral to this some ^pertinent suggestions to <9. How many International Code sorry that we haven't pictures the American Merchant Marine slipped gracefully over the rail. little episode, but far be it frorn Sags and pennants are there? now, but just as soon as I get Library anent the purchase of A little later I heard something me to attempt to figure it out. them we will send them in 1. 26 fluttering, and there appeared a Whatever it is, it is pretty grim. 25 cent books to put on ships. pronto. 2. 36 little canary. He was about We . then learned that it was I think old Omar Khayyam Buddy Baker 3. 40 not in line for us to expect any three inches long from bill to was on the right track when 4. 50 orders from that association tail, with a slightly yellow was on the right track when 10. What is the number of the MOTHER OF LOST since, (a) it has no money with breast. (No, I hadn't had a he said: rule in the 1948 A&G Shipping SEAFARER SEEKS which to purchase books, achiev­ drink for at least ten days.) Rules that states: "No member ing its stock from friendly dona­ Well, T pointed it out to my Ah Love! could you and I with _ shall be given an open shipping SON^S SHIPMATES tions (which may explain some buddy and mentioned that it is Him conspire date for any reason?" To the Editor: of the dull volumes Mr. Roach good luck—according to the old 1. 4 To grasp this sorry Scheme of I am a volunteer worker for complains about); (b) it doesn't traditions of the sea—to have a 2. 6 . Things entire. the SIU at the Galveston Ma­ have to buy our books since feathered pa.ssenger aboard. At 3. 10 rine Hospital. I take the LOGS we've been donating them for the time I did not tie this little Would not we shatter it to bits '4. 16 over there every week, as well years; (c) the AMMLA now puts bird's appearance with the pre­ —and then (Quiz answers on page 15.) as writing material, tooth paste, 25-30 pocket-sized books in every vious threatening hawk. Rc-mold it nearer to the box they place on the ships. brushes, combs, pencils, etc. Heacfs Desire! I have been doing this work I am writing to you in case After finishing the job I was doing, I got a cup of java an^ this information may interest for years, and will continue to friendly readers and to save was sitting on the bitts meditat-! Well it seems as though this do so as long as I am able. V Send in the minutes of I wonder if you will publish them further bfforts along this ing on my sins-and watching: the drivel has gotten much longer sea, when someone came around than was intended. If it wandei-s " your ship's meeting to the this notice in your personals line. New York Hall. Only in that We like the SEAFARERS the deck housing on the opposite too much, just mark it off as column: Survivors of the Alcoa Fort Bridgeritis, or tankei-osis! •- way can the membership^ act Pilgrim, that went down in' the LOG'S reviews of our books bet­ side and scared the canary off. By the way we are having the - on your recommendations, Caribbean Sea, May 28, 1942, ter than almost any we get. A He flew past me and headed ' and then the minutes can be kindly write me, as I am the good honest job that we hope out to sea like he knew just LOG sent to a bar in LeHarve ^ printed in the LOG for the mother of the Bosun, Carl A. you'll keep up. exactly where he wanted to go.^ now, since the Seaman's'club lias "Blackie" Bennett. ^'benefit of all other SIU I was watching him go, and closed. Donald Demaresl, A1 Gordon Alice M. Knowllon crews. wondering how far a small bird Associate Editor 3706-0'/2 Galveston. Texas Engine Delegate Penguin Signet Books like that could fly over open Figures On Alien Quotas LK- FtUgjr, Oelebn 28, 1848 �T WEr S E^A F -A R E R S Fndayr October 29,. 1M» L OiG ^ PB0e Thirteen Gldtinier Scans SIU Fore And Aft: Sees Progress In Every Undertaking for it. In other words, Joe, ity rests completely with the where did you obtain the guts membership. "This membership Lest we forget! We have re­ to demand anything? That sort makes their ships better places cently won our toughest battle of reminds me of reading about to live on, for they know that since the inception of the Sea­ the time Joe and Molotov ran in­ the ship itself is but a reflection farers International Union. to each other in a foreign coun- of the character of the crew Namely, keeping our Union Hir­ tx-y, and while walking through Each man feels the responsibil­ ing Halls. the countryside, Molotov looked ity of making his ship a good We, the membership of the at a big volcano and stated, SIU ship—which is a clean ship. Union, must and will go on to "Comx-ade, that is the biggest We must realize that the ad­ set higher standards in all de­ and most uixpredictable volcano vancement and security of our partments in the near future. on earth." Thereupon Joe re­ Union rests with us. This will be something for other plied, "Like hell it is, for I am Perhaps someone will ask, maritime unions to shoot at; or, sitting on a bigger one: the "Who is this sky-pilot yokel, to be candid, for them to follow. Presidency of the NMU." who is writing to the LOG?" In the past ten years or so, or they may say, "I wonder if It has been done, it is being done and it will be done. As the SIU has risen from an in­ he is a gashoxxnd reformed?" long as the SIU wins its battles fant—yes, a struggling infant Whether he is this or that for the seamen, then others will to become the respected and (and he will never be an angel endeavor to crawl on the band­ best maritime union in any when it cornes to wine, women wagon and obtain the gravy. If country of the world. We have denied this, they automatically bowed to no one, catered to no head for Washington and cry to one, and have proven to the the bureaucrats there that they satisfaction of the membex'ship, are seamen also and should have shipowners, and the public as a whole, that the SIU will continue the same as the SIU. If there is any doubt about this to keep the interests of the sea­ assertion, then read Joe Cur- men foremost in any and all ran's last plea in the newspap­ matters. In this great, country of ours, ers. He said: "The SIU, in or during the past week was grant­ and throughout the world, the Seafarers International ed raises in pay, overtime, better name living conditions and their own Union of North America has be­ Hiring Halls, so we of the NMU come a symbol and by-word foxall merchant seamen, whether demand the same." and song) here are a few timely Certainly they got the same; they be oi-ganized or unorgan- suggestions on Union conduct but they should thank the SIU izjed. It has set such a high stan­ from an "oldtimer:" dard in everything pertaining to 1. Always conduct yourself as the labor movement that shore an SIU man whether ashore or unions are falling in line with the ideas and ways and means of on board ship. 2. Obey Union rules and live the Army rules which post 11 helping their membex-s that we have demonstrated, according to up to the SIU agreements—^for P. M. cui-fews, and "off limits" many x-eports and articles pub­ it is you, the membership, who signs. made them. lished in the newspapers. ^he Skipper is still "Speed 3. Never try to be a dictator The SIU has proven its integ­ King Dantzler," and hasn't hit rity and good unionism by aid­ aboard ship. This Union was the same port twice since Februing other unions—many of them formed because of the dictatorial ax-y this year. A sphinx woxild not even affiliated with the AFL policies in other maritime un­ give us more information about —when called -upon for help. ions. our next ports than the "Speed 4. Always respect the opinion Whex-ever you go and whex-ever King" would. How about it' you may be, always wear your of others. 5. When the Agent or Patrol­ Casey J.? Do you x*emember SIU- button. And whether you man gives you a clarification or are in a small village, or in a when? ruling, respect it. They are hu­ large metropolis, you can bet A crew Member your last peso that someone will man too. 6. Never allow disrupters to ask you questions about the SIU. get away with their tactics either Answer them. Brother! ashox-e or afloat. CORRECTED ERRORS 7. When in doubt, "lead Evex-y year has brought new trumps!" In other words, allow px'oblems and tremendous jobs our Union Officials to settle all for the officials and the member­ beefs. ship. These have been taken care 8. Never allow personal feel­ of. A few mistakes have been ings to interfere with Union made—^for no one is infallible— business. but they have been x-ectified. We 9. Teach others to be real can always thank our lucky SlU men. selves that we have officials in 10. Live up to your Union ob­ the SIU that do not bicker over ligations at all times. trivial things, and that we have In conclusion, please allow me no dictators who pound their to say that I kxxow that we have chests and say, "I did this, or I the best and most active Un­ did that." Yes, Brothers, we are ion on any waterfront, and I am lucky, indeed! When you read sux-e that we will keep it that about other ixiaritime outfits, that waj', come hell or high-water. is all you hear. James R. "Jimmie" Preslwood In this Union the responsibil­ To the Editor: " Voters All By ALL KERR and AUSSIE SHRIMPTON Now Brothers all of the SlU Fain would we blow our corks to you; For around election time 'tis often spoke, "Aw why the hell should I bother to vote." Now after spending many weeks afloat, If you'r too god-damned tired to vote In these free elections which is your right. Then, Brother, we guess you've not seen the light. For the acid test of a union man, Is the interest he takes in his union clan, And all of you guys with hair on your chest, Should vote for the officials you think the best. And this is the time for you to reflect. That yours is the right to vote and elect Those of the members that look to you, The cream of the crop of the SIU. So out with your book—step forward. Brother, Let's cast our votes for one another. And thank our stars that we all belong To a Union fair and a Union strong. Full Book Crew Makes Algonquin Beefless I To the Editor: Heie is something worth men­ tioning about voyage 15 of this rustpot, Algonquin Victory, to Bremerhaven. The entire • crew are book members, and there is no dis­ puted overtime and no beefs. There is only the usual I'epair list, which causes mo trouble. Brothers who at one time or an­ other have been on this tub will probably wonder at this. The Chief Cook caUs it "ahome." The Electrician has homesteaded, and the Steward is a plank owner. Befox-e forget­ ting about planks, one of the Wipei's owns a fairly good share of one too! Brothex'S will find that Bremer­ haven isn't what it used to be— unless of course, they make theinselves really obnoxious. Shoxe leave is up in the morning now. How the boys of the USAT like that! They abide by $ 1! i It ...THEN THERE'S THEGUY WHO rs ALWAYS GRIPING ABOUT THE UNION IN A GIN MILL Asks Procedure For Retiring Book To the Editor: I have Just moved down to Memphis, and would like for you to send the LOG to me here. I was receiving it at 415 E. 12th Street, New York; so you may discontinue that and send it to 52 N. Angelus Street, Mex-nphis, Tenn. I have a shore-side job hex-e now, and would like to retire my book. * Would you please send me information as to how to- go about doing this? My dues and assessments are paid up imtil January 1949. John W. McVay (Ed. Note: Anyone desiring to retire his book must be paid up through the current montlv in dues, have all assess­ ments paid through the current year, and must, have strike clearances for all strikes. Also, if fines were' previously im­ posed, these too must be paid. In your case you need only pay the 1948 $10 General Fund Assessment, which has just been adopted by the member­ ship, and send your book to The SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, New York, marked "Attention Sixth Deck." Your retuement card will be forwarded- to you.) Feb. 6. ji @UX VIHEN HE CAN BRING UP HIS WOES AT A RESULiB MEETING- HI WORD TO �THE S E AF AREHS LOG Pag« Fourteen n TMaj. October 29. 1948 I i ;A- lir f I Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief leaving a ship in a clean condi one out without the approval of NEW YORK — Chairman, C. on the question of men being re­ (Continued from Page 7) record that a man who carried tion after the payoff. The respo the membership. Carried. Under Haymond, 98; Recording Secre- quired tp get off a vessel after ^ ^935. receiving transportation be dis­ a full book in the SIU should be sibility of each man living up to Good and Welfare there was , cussed through the medium o£ allowed at least three months on the working conditions of the praise for the new Hall by 1 the LOG, with the understanding a ship even if transportation was contracts, since we will have members wjio were seeing it for ^lerk, Ray Gonzales, 174. involved. R. M. Thompson took trouble negotiating new contracts the first time. Gashounds were Motion to non-concur with that that after several weeks of such the floor to say that the present if we don't adhere to the ones warned that they wei'e not part of the San Francisco min­ discussion and clarification final rules should stay in effect as it we now have. The point was wanted either in this port or in, utes regarding raising hospital "action be taken to either shape a new policy or retain the old one. would give all "hands a better stressed by several members of the SIU. The movies in the chance to ship out at least some the importance of team work Hall were praised by the mem­ benefits through the medium of Under discussion it was pointed of the time when shipping was wherein each man does his bership. Meeting adjourned at a Hospital Assessment. Carried. out that the best way to handle tough. After much discussion share and does not let his ship 8:45 with 270 book members Minutes of other Branches hav­ this entire affair was to give the ing New Business were read and membership an opportunity to pro and con, the majority of the mates down. There was also present. accepted. The Secretary-Treas­ express its opinions and become XXX members present wanted the discussion on the importance of NEW ORLEANS—Educational urer's report to the membership thoroughly acquainted with the rules changed to allow at leas^t each man who has been in the Meeting, Oct. 12 — Chairman, and financial report were ac­ issue before calling for final ac­ two trips, whether transportation JohnnyJohnston. cepted. A resolution from New tion. Carried. The Agent's re­ was paid on the first trip or not. Orleans to change the transpor­ port was accepted. The Dis­ Leo Allen took the stand that The subject for discussion was tation ruling to allow 90 days on tliis meeting should submit a gashounds, performers and mal­ a vessel before paying oft" after patcher repoited 613 men regis­ tered and 424 shipped. No New resolution to Headquarters', to contents in the Union. The meet­ receiving transportation was Business. Topics of general in­ the effect that a bookman be ing recessed to give those pres­ read. Motion to table action on terest were brought up under allowed six months on a ship, ent a chance to prepare written this resolution and to refer it Good and Welfare. Meeting adregardless of transportation. statements for the record. These John Ossnow took the floor and State of Alabama for the last were submitted by Allen H. to the LOG for publication, andjjournod at 8:20 P. M. with 1,655 stated that he thought the pres­ two years to register and vote Kramer, Donald J. Ikerd, Maxs that all matters and discussion membei-s present. ent rules should stay in effect, Meeting adjourned at 11:58 A. M Trocha, Jerry Palmer, Cecil J. and that any man offered trans­ with 111 members present. Kerrigan, "Victor Miorana, and XXX portation should get off the ship. Bill Frederick. Under discus­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman After considerable further dis­ sion it was brought out that due Buck Stephens, 76; Recording cussion the meeting was adSecretary, Johnny Johnson, 53; to the Union's action, gashounds adjourned at 11:40 P. M. Reading Clerk, Bull Sheppard, are getting few and far between X X *• around the New Orleans Hall. MOBILE — Chairman, James 203. It was agreed that gashounds are Carroll, 14; Recording Secretary, The Secretaiy-Treasurer's fi­ detriment to the Union and Lester R. "Walter; Reading Clerk, nancial reports for Oct. 2 and 9 must be eliminated for the good RSprold J. Fischer, 59. were accepted. That part of of all. Malcontents were de­ Motion carried "to non-concur San Francisco New Business in fined as soreheads who are not By JOSEPH yOLPIAN with that part of the San Fran­ regard to hospital benefits was filling to accept the decisions of Special Services Representative cisco New Business regarding referred to the Seci'etary-Treas- the majority, and precede to dis­ hospital benefits and to refer this urer, and the balance of the min­ rupt and interfere with the busi­ The death of a seaman aboard |not pay,'the owner may be held to Headquarters for action and utes was accepted. All other ness of the Union. There is de­ ship invariably prompts a group liable. to accept the rest of the min­ Branch New Business was ac­ finitely no place for them in the of his well-intentioned ship­ Within one week after the utes. New Business of other cepted. Agent Sheppard reported SIU. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 mates to do the right thing in money, wages and effects are Branches accepted. Agent Gal on the ILGWU beef. He re­ P. M. with 180 members present. disposing of his wages and per­ turned over to his office, the Tanner reported that 14 ships ported that, as in the past, the XXX sonal effects. Shipping Commissioner must de­ would arrive in port in the next national organization called on NEW ORLEANS—Educational posit them with the District .There is nothing unusual about two weeks—some to lay-up, and the SIU to come to the aid of Meeting, Oct. 20 — Chairman, Court having jurisdiction. Faila deceased's shipmates, moti­ physically weaker AFL organiza­ some to take part or whole Herman Troxclair. vated by a sense of loyalty, offer-..ure to do so will make him tion. This will definitely be to crews. He further reported that liable to the same penalties de­ Brother Troxclair explained ing to take charge of his personal our benefit in the future in time Brother Matthews was in Moscribed for the Master and owner that the topic for discussion effects and personally delivering of need. This outfit by no means bile and would help in the plan­ of the vessel. ning of renovations for the was crying "uncle", but needed a would be the SEAFARERS LOG; them to his family. In cases where the money and biulding. He stated that he was 1 few men to help them along as and suggested that Brothers sub­ Such a sense of devotion and effects do not exceed $300 in sure the building, when com-' they are composed of women mit written statements of their respect for the memory of a de­ value, the Court may award the opinion for the record. After a pleted, would be one of the best and elderly men. Through the parted Brother is certainly high­ money ahd effects to any claim­ recess of 20 minutes, statements SIU HaUs. Report accepted. Headquarters office these people ly commendable, but it is con­ ant who can prove relationship were submitted by Bill Fred­ The communication from Head­ were furnished with the neces­ trary to the law and interferes with the deceased as a widow erick, Vic Miorana, Fufus Stough, sary men to help in their or­ quarters was accepted. The Res­ with its orderly" processes. or children. The Court may Jr., and T. J. Dallas, which were ganizational drive. He reported olution from New Orleans re­ Existing statutes provide that that business affairs of the port read, and the meeting went into when a crewmember dies, the sometimes see fit to require pro­ are in very good shape. There discussion. Brothers who took Master of the vessel shall take bate or letters of administration. have been 13 payoffs and 7 sign- he deck expressed the opinions sole charge of all money, cloth­ When the value'of a deceased's ons since last meeting. Ther9 that .the LOG is the best Union ing and other effects left on money and effects exceeds $300, the court shall pay and deliver garding transportation was re­ were beefs on ships in transit. paper in the country, and recom­ board by the deceased. Further, them to the legal representatives mended that every member have ferred to New Business. The Twenty-three of these were con­ the law provides, if the Master of the deceased. it sent to his home in order that Headquarters Tallying Commit­ tacted and all beefs were settled sees fit he may cause any or tee's report was accepted. Un­ to the satisfaction of the crews more people will understand the all such clothing and effects to MAY ORDER SALE der New Business there was a involved. The outlook is not too ]>roblems of the industry and be sold at auction at the mast or motion to table the written mo­ good for the next two weeks what the SIU stands for. The other public auction, although The law says, too, that the tion and resolution from New with 10 scheduled payoffs, two Brothers were agreed that, by this practice is no longer fol­ District Court ma.v, at its dis­ cretion, direct the sale of the Orleans, and to refer to "Head­ of which are to go in the bone- not can-ying advertising, the lowed. effects at any time and hold the paper better serves the interest yard. There were two Alcoa quarters. Carried. The Patrol­ proceeds. If no claim is made of the membership. All were in KEEPS RECORD lay-ups in the past two weeks. man's reports were accepted. or substantiated within six years favor of occasional blasts at gasMississippi and Sti-achen have The Dispatcher reported 176 men But if it is done, the Master after thp money and effects are registered and 220 shipped. The contracts to lay-up all West must then enter in* the log book placed in the keeping of the Trial Committee's report was ac­ Coast and NMU ships headed for the amount of money left by the court, the proceeds may then be the boneyard here, so there are cepted. The Headquarters Cred­ deceased, a statepient of the sum turned over to the U. S. Treas­ entials Committee's Report was quite a few job calls on these. due him • as wages (less deduc­ ury and there placed in a fund Patrolmen's accepted. Brothers C. L. Jones, Report accepted. tions), and a description of the for the relief of sick, disabled A. K. Thorp, C. E. Deloch, R. reports accepted. The Dispatcher articles sold and the amount re­ and destitute seamen in the U. S. "Wells, E. R. Cooper, C. D. Jones, reported 375 registered, and 371 hounds and performers, in order ceived for each. Merchant Marine Service. J. W. Smith, and G. F. Hart shipped, with an additional 84 to let these characters know that The law provides further that, In summing up, we must stress they are not wanted, and also to dispatched on lay-up, tugboat were Obligated. Under Good within 48 hours after the arrival again the point with which we let outsiders understand the and " Welfare there was discus­ and standby jobs, for a grand in the poi-t of destination in, the are directly concerned: That the Union's position. It was pointed sion on carrying another Elec­ total of 455. The SecretaryUS., the Skipper must turn oyer law holds the Skipper respon­ out that it is better to blow off Treasurer's report was read and trician on the Alcoa passenger to the Shipping Commissioner all sible for the proper disposition of ships. One minute of silence accepted. The Headquarters and steam by writing to the LOG money, wages and personal ef­ a deceased crewman's belongings, than to talk Union matters in New Orleans Tallying Commit­ was observed for lost Brothers. and provides penalties for neg­ Several members fects of the deceased. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P. M. tee's reports were carried un­ gin mills.. lect of this duty. asked that sports news be printed If the Skipper fails to do so, he animously. Brothers F. W. Beers, with 321 members present. The wise thing to do in the in the LOG. /The suggestion was shall be held accountable for the Desmond Beer, D. Price,* Frank a> 4. «. MOBILE — Educational Meet­ Kouns, E. E. King, P. W. Hold- made that crews purchase bound 'Wages, money and effects by the event of a shipboard death, is en, and C. Johnson were Obli­ volumes of the LOG. before the District Court having jurisdiction to place the matter in the hands ing—Chairman, H. J. Fischer. of the Skipper. Otherwise, xyellgated. One minute of silence start of a trip to supplement the in the port of destination. The floor was opened to dis­ was observed in memory of de­ library and Union literature In such instances, the Skipper intentioned crewmembers might cussion with "Membership Co- parted Brothers. Motion imder aboard. Meeting adjourned at may be liable to a penalty not deliver the deceased's effects to responsibfiity to the Union" the New Business to keep members 12:45 P. M. with 130 members to exceed three times the value the wrong persons, and the right­ main topic. Several Brothers in the meeting after their cards present. of the money and effects. If the ful heirs would have red-tape took the deck on this subject, are turned in. Amended to ap­ (Ed. Note: The written state­ value is not determined, the added to their grief by having to and the following points were point masters-at-arms to stand ments will be published in Skipper may be fined not more resort to the courts to receive brought up: The importance of by the stairs and not allow any next week's LOG.) than $200. If the Master does- what is rightfully due them. ,, K �Friday, October 29; 1948 f HE SEAFARERS Page Fifleesn LOG PERSONALS MONEY DUE [ The following unclaimed wages can be collected at office NICK J. FRANCOS MILTON O. SEVERSON of Smith-Johnson SS Corp., 60 Your mail has been forwarded Your mother wants "you to Beaver Street, New York: to you by the New York Hall, as write to her at P. O. Box 313 requested. Because one of the Lake Park, Minn. SS Edward G. Janeway ' letters held for you contained a Barsh, Louis H., $6.65; Carroll, 4 4 4 check, it must be delivered to Fred W., .56; Costello, Joseph, MELVIN E. RICE you directly. It has already $11.69; D'Ferrafiat, Robert, $6.65; Your mother is very anxious been sent by registered mail to to hear from you. Everett, George M., $13.30; the address you have given. Fiore, R., .25; Harris, Thomas, 4 4 4 $1,00; F. E. Pritchett. $2.00;, W. B. $7.12; Hinton, Dorrence, $6.65; NEW YORK EDWARD WESTLAKE Saylors. $2.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Hitchcock, Martin J., .85; John­ HOWARD L MUMME SS GOVERNOR SPARKS M. Kennedy, $2.00; Wm. F. Keleman, Your wife asks that you com Communicate at once with municate with her E^t once re $1.00; L. Lofton. $2.00; F. N. Frederik- H. A. Janicke. $2.00; T. C. Bruch. son, Earl D., $6.36; Melle, Erling, your wife. Her address: 519 Lin­ garding your brother George, son. $1.00; H. Rittuola, $1.00; E. Po- $2.00; E. M. Reeves. $1.00; W. F. $16.86; Michaelis, William J., lise, $2.00; J. P. Tabb, $3.00; E. Fis- Helms. $2.00; D. Schmidt. Jr.. $1.00; J. $12.72; Paul, Wallace N., $7.84; coln Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. who died. tan. $1.00; F. Pollard, $1.00; P. De- R. Aguinaldo. $2.00; E. J. Ross. $2.00; Quimby, Harold, $13.06; Reyes, Jesus, $1.00; A. D. Messana, $1.00; J. C. Ducate. $1.00; J. L. Jones. $2.00; P. Francisco M., $5.30; Sandstronl, 4 4 4 Conners, $2.00; F. E. Ellis, $1.00; A. Huseby. $2.00; W. M. Boutwell. $1.00; RALPH WALMSLEY ROBERT M. EATON Goldfarb. $5.00; R. Bascombe. $2.00; H. D. Windham. $2.00; D. C. Anthony. T., $2.12; Schop, Lloyd G., .57; It is important that you get Sovelius, Gosta W., $6.65; SzobWrite or'see T. A. Bain, Super­ B. M. Pontsikoris. $2.00; Y. S. Yu, $2.00; J. N. Weathers. $2.00. SS AFOUNDRIA in touch with M. Everson, c/o vising Claim Agent Seaboard Air $2.00; J. B. Juaban, $1.00; George lik, Ferdinand, $6.3. Box 1654, Main Post Office, 7th Line RR Company, Room 508 Farago, $5.00; Stanislaw Kiviatowski. C. Micallef. $3.00; B. Hoffman. $1.00; F. Guinpaya. $2.00; F. Gonzales. $1.00; SS James M. Gillis and Mission Streets, San Fran­ Seaboard Air Line Railroad $5.00; John Patrick Riley. $5.00; H. J. F. Kozar. $1.00; C. S. Cipriano. E. Loge, $50.00; W. D. Burke, $50.00; Beaners, James, $1.30; Braun, • cisco, Calif. $1.00; L. R. Forth. $2.00; A. P. LazA. R. Oitman, $20.00. BIdg., Norfolk 10, Va. Frederick, $2.33; Dominquez, zaro. $1.00; G. A. Burke. $3.00; J. M. SS MARINE ARROW t t 4 4 4 4 Jose N., $13.31; Froom, Paul N., Bergeria. $1.00; J. J. Palmer. $3.00; M. M. M. Martin. $2.00. ROBERT C. ROBKER JOHN YOCINSKI Rzenkowski. $2.00; P. L. Macklin. $12.30; Greer, Sam, $17.4; Gur^ SS POLARIS Your mother is ill. Your sister, Get in touch with Walter Kin- J. W. Kumierski, $1.00; J. M. Maxi­ $1.00; M. Santana. $1.00; J. P. Tucz ganus. Jay M., $16.28; Lutz, Evelyn Holland, wants to hear dower, 250 Colony Avenue, Mid­ mo. $2.00; J. G. Newman, $2.00; M. kowski. $1.00; j. Camporeale. $1.00; M. Dennis L., $16.95; Rote, Henry; Zavadcson. $1.00. from you as soon as possible. land Beach, Staten Island, N. Y. Arroyo. $3.00; F. J. Glinski. $2.00; S. Lorenza. $2.00;SS S.'EVELYN J., $7.54; Stevens, Greer C.,. Wallace. $2.00; I. Usera. $2.00; L. LemHer address: 709 Stella Street, F. W. Fritz. $2.00; E. Hustoai. $1.00; $14.92; Thomas, Cecil, .84; Watpiainen, -$2^)0; A. D. Junkins, $2.00; 4 4 4 Porterville, Calif. Telephone her W. H. Olds, $2.00; W. H. Williams. kins, Robert H., $3.31; Woods, D., W. J. Goodrich. $2.00. ANSELMO LIQUE $2.00; C. Zobal. $2.00; W. Poyolney. SS PAUL REVERE first. Her number: Porterfield Your mother is anxious to C. Haulk. $2.00; J. Staebler, $2.00; $1.00; V. Rizzuto. $2.00; C. Mitchell. M., $6.54. 1624-W. • SS John A. Donald heaV from you. Her address: E. Caravana, $1.00; H. Corbett. $2.00; $2.00; J. B'. Haas. $2.00; T. P. Hughes. $1.00; P. Hamilton. $2.00; R. Lawson, 4 4 4. Colcccki, Steve, .28; HenningMrs. Pauline R. Lique, San Ja­ R. Michael. $1.00; N. Pedersuii. $2.00; $1.00; iM. Secrest, $2.00; W. Wilson. SAM COHEN L. Meyers. $1.00; H. H. ountain. $1.00; sen, Agnar, .91; Kaeliwai, cinto, Masbate, Philippines. E. Harrison. $1.00; V. Menor, $2.00; C. $1.00; E. Barrios. $1.00; E. Morrow. Let "Caledonia" know where George N., $14.12; Rochester, D. Crawson. $2.00; G. Igarrhgaray. $5.00. 4 4 4 you want your money sent. He Gareth H., .91; Steward, Jack P., SS ROBIN GRAY $2.00; R. W. Murry. $3.00; E. Hansson. CHARLES W. FEGER H. Kowaldki. $2.00; R. C. Oden. .28; Svalland, Gunnar K., $4.35; says previous arrangement is $2.00; E. Reiersen. $2.00; P. T. Gazic. There has been a death in $5.00; E. Pederson. $5.00; C. DeMarco. $1.00; J. E. Ro^. $1.00; Emilio Jusino, Templeton, Robert G., .91; fouled up. your family. For information, $1.00; E. L. Cole. $1.00; Daverson. $2.00; E. O. Berwald. $1.00. Vorke, Peter, $9.62; Zouvelos, write Anton J. Hinby, Box 812, Steve, $4.35. Sayville, N. Y. SS John Gallup 4 4 4 Gonzales, Jaul, $1.97; MikalWILLIAM T. LEWIS junas,. J., $11.47; Stenmo, Otto SlU, A&G District B. Simmons, P3-10448, and S. J., $12.35; Veider, K. A., $14.12. Your mother wants you to DONALD STANLEY SMITH BALTIMORE ...14 North Gay St. write her. Her address: Box 61, Communicate with your local G. Kurosz, 44796, please get in SS Thomas J. Lyons William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 Bay City, Oregon. Selective Service Board at once touch with the Bookkeeper on Aboline, A1 e x a nder, $15.23; BOSTON ...276 State St. the sixth floor, 51 BeaveT Street, E. B. Tillcy, Agent Richmond 2-0140 4 4 4 Bond, E. v., 31.33; Clifton, Doug­ 4 4 4 New York, as he has refunds on Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Personal effects belonging to CHARLES G. PETERS las W., .88; Graham, James J., GALVESTON . 308'/»—23rd St. the following named men are be­ overpayment. Send him your ad­ $4.66; Hutchins, Herbert R., .70; Contact Mrs. Mary Peters, Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-S44S dress or call in person. Lowry, George W., .84; Sierra, Fulton Street, Brooklyn, ing held for them ih the Phila­ MOBILE I South Lawrence St. 2953 delphia Hall: 4 4 4 Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 New York. Bileran O., $5.47; Syrex, Philip, NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. THOMAS OLSON James Lee, (discharges, pic­ $11.81; Thlu, Goon Pay, 6.38; 4 4 3; E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 tures, personal papers); Robert Thompson, Ivan D., $18.83; Information wanted concern­ HENRY PIVA NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Lynn Worley (seaman's papers), ing the heirs or next-of-kin of Vaughn, William P., $2.80. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Your sister Mina asks that you Herbert Morey (birth certificate), NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. get in touch with her at 1641 Arthur K. Apika (discharges), Thomas Olson or their where­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 abouts. He was a Merchant sea­ PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. Andrews Avenue, Bronx, New Raymond -Bulgarino (wallet, pa­ man, born in Mobile, and was I.loyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 York. pers, etc.). approximately 60 years old at the SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. 1. International Brotherhood 4.4 4 Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 4 4 4 time of his death in 1939. Con­ of Teamsters JOSEPH G. OTTO SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon The Philadelphia Hall has tact J. Hibbs Buckman, attorney, 2. Houston, Texas Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Your sister, Mrs. T. W. Mundy, been holding several suitcases, 712 North American Building, SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 3. White 1188 Sherman Avenue, Santa seabags and other gear, which Philadelphia 1, Pa. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 4. Relieve themselves TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Clara, California, asks that you were checked more than two 5. 8 men 4 4 4 ago. If they are not R.. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 notify her of your whereabouts. years 6. $30 Brothers Tibbetts, Truesdell, HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Deayer St., N.V.C. claimed by the first of the com­ 4 4 4 7. January Henderson, and Eichorn — your HAnover 2-2784 ing year, steps will be taken to PHIL SYROX 8. 4 months SECRETARY-TREASURER dispose of them. Men who have overtime on the SS William Contact the Norfolk H.all—im­ 9. 40 code flags Johnson is being held for you at Paul Hall not called for gear left in the portant mail. 10. Number 6 the Alcoa office in Mobile. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Philadelphia Hall a year or Lindsey Williams 4 4 4 more ago are urged to claim it BILL GILSTRAP ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS at once. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler A note from an admirer of Joseph Volpian 4 4 4 your poetry has been sent to The following named men have you, care of LOG. Please notify baggage in Sudden & ChristenThe SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ SUP Editor of your address. son warehouses in San Francisco. farers International Union is available to all members who wish HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. The company is closing the ware­ to have it sent to their home fre'e of charge for the enjoyment of 4 4 4 PJione 5-8777 9EOHGE HEBERT houses and asks that the men their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St, Beacon 4336 A. Cassidy asks you to write claim their gear by writing to the, LOG sent'to you each week address cards are on hand at every RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. him at 70 North Street, New the Port Captain, Pier 15, San SIU bi-anch for this purpose. Phone 2599 Francisco 11, California. Bedford, Mass. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU R. Zwierlein, Charles Madi­ Douglas 2-8363 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, son, Manuel Velez, David Jo­ SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. CLIFFORD^ NEWTON Main 029O seph, T. Russep, E. A. Gardner, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Get in touch with V. L. Lyon, Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Richard Quintero. Terminal 4-3131 P.O. Box 317, Pasadena 17, Cal. 4 4 4 PLEASE PRINT INFOI^ATION i 4 4 4 SS JEAN BLACKIE KEANAN Gt. Lakes District The following men who were BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. To the Editor: Salvatore Frank asks that you Cleveland 7391 aboard the SS Jean, Bull Line, CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. get in touch with him at 100 W. on Oct. 18, 1947, when crewI would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the! 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X NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1948 Registration Ruies Okayed By Members Aftei- thorough membership discussion, uniform registration rules were adopted for all A&G Hall at regular branch meetings the evening of November 3. The rules, through previous action, had been in effect in New York since early October. These rules, which provide that men shall register in job groups, stem from a membership demand for registration uni­ formity made to the last Agents Conference. Recommendations were first worked out by rank-and-file port committees last June. In July, a Headquarters rank-and-file com­ mittee sifted, clarified and form­ ulated them. The tentative new rules were then submitted to the member­ ship for further suggestions and clarification. They were dis­ cussed at meetings and were printed in three issues of the LOG. •Under the new rules, the Deck, Engine and Stewards Depart­ ments each are divided into three groups for purposes of registration. Men may throw in for any one of the jobs listed in the group in which they are registered, provided, however, they have the necessary qualifi­ cations. The rules are intended to pro­ tect the unrated jobs, to provide for handicapped men, to give ihen incentive to sail in top rat­ ings and, above all, to eliminate the inequities resulting from vaiying rules in the several ports. No. 45 \t The Phonies The Dewey-Warren combine, hard-riding boosters of the Taft-Hartley Law, rode into oblivion this week, leaving behind their redfaced supporters—some of whom were "labor leaders." The reward expected by these piecards for "good and faithful service" to the little man with the moustache will never come. Actually, the reward would have been a-wave of "investi­ gations" into many unions by the Washington boys after the first of the year. Now these antilabor finks* hatchets must go into cold storage. It was a mighty tough blow to more persons than the bankers, pollsters and newspaper publishers. Company Union Is Latest Dodge Of Cities Service Cities Service has a new trick —a company union. For about a month now the company has been circulating among its crews a slick bit of literature which combines a "notice" to Cities Service of the "independent"* union's existence with a deceptive argument point­ ing to the new oi-ganization's dubious virtues. Obviously the company is acting largely from fright in making this desperate attempt to ward off the SIU. Cities Service is expected to use the company union's mem­ bership list as a hiring reference. In other words, anybody who re­ fuses to sign up will have a tough time staying aboard a Cities Service ship—until after EARLY VOTERS IN A&G ANNUAL ELECTION In all Atlantic and Gulf District ports this week Seafarers were turning to the highly important task of choosing officials to serve the Union in 1949. In the port of New York, early voting was heavy, with men in photo above being among the first to cast their ballots. HAVE YOU VOTED YET? Transportation Rulo Reopened For Discussion The Union recommendation for Because of some objections or misunderstanding of the reasons broad discussion of the transpor­ for the newly-adopted transpor­ tation rule is based on the view tation rule, the entire question that, by giving all hands an op­ has been reopened for member­ portunity to state their position, ship discussion and possible fu­ the issue will become much ture action, with the SIU urging clearer, thereby making it easier all members to express their for appropriate action to be taken. views. The need for a fuller under­ The transportation rule pre­ standing of the transportation sently in effect is the result of rule, and further Membership ac­ membership act ion, following tion on it, was prompted by the recommendations made by the objections of several members. Negotiating Committee last REASONS August. Three sound reasons were of­ The Negotiating Committeejs proposal, which was adopted by fered for the new transportation regular membership meetings, rule. First, the Negotiating Com­ said that members entitled to mittee pointed out that, since the transportation money must ac­ SIU had fought so hard to win cept it and pay off the ship, and the transporation clause in its replacements shipped from the contracts, failure of crews to take the money might indicate Union HaU. In urging a full airing of the lo the companies .that the clause subject, the Union especially re­ was unimportant. Consequently, commends that the members the danger existed that the op­ voice their opinions, pro and con, erators would refuse in the fu­ through the medium of the SEA­ ture to renew this important FARERS LOG, so that the clause, and would have strong widest audience possible may be arguments in their favor. Second, because of the job reached. shortage in the maritime indus­ try, the new transportation rule was seen as an effective aid in broadening the employment pos­ sibilities for all hands. With crews of ships affected taking the transportation money and al­ lowing a new crew to be shipped from the Hall, the turnover in jobs would be greatly increased. Third, the company's would be encouraged to add ships to their runs, thus increasing the num­ ber of jobs available to Union members. Response to the request for viewpoints thus far has brought forth a considerable number of letters, on both sides of the question. Many of them have been published in the past sev­ eral weeks. All letters received will be published, insofar as space permits. Cities Service Tankermen Cities Service is starting a company union in a belated effort to beat off the organizing campaign of the SIU. The immediate aim, through the medium of company union petitions, is to separate the pro-SIU men from their Union shipmates. To counter this vicious move, all pro-SIU men on Cities Service ships should take the following steps: SIGN THE PETITION FOR THE COM­ PANY UNION, IF ASKED TO. STAY ABOARD THE CITIES' SERVICE SHIPS AND VOTE FOR THE SIU. the company is brought under full SIU contract. For this reason Seafarers sail­ ing Cities Service vessels should sign up for the company union immediately to protect them­ selves against the blackball. Di­ rector of Organization Lindsey Williams announced this week. ARTFUL Cities Service does not admit that it is attempting to form a company union. The literature being handed out to crewmembers is unsigned. However, the artful wording of the arguihent supporting the move could have come only from the company. Moreover, head­ quarters of the new organization is in a building in Linden, New Jersey, which is almost wholly occupied by lawyers. The new union is called the Citco Tankermen's Association, which is pretentiously shortened to CTMA, and it purports to represent all the unlicensed per­ sonnel of the Cities Service fleet. Apparently there is no argument about certain ratings being "sup­ ervisors" under the Taft-Hartley Act. The "notice" to the companythere are topies of the notice for each of Cities Service's 16 ships —proposes that CTMA elect an executive committee "who in turn shall select an executive secretary and treasurer duly elected by the members as a whole at a regular meeting held aboard their respective ships by unanimous vote." What actual constitutional pro­ cedure this legal double-talk pre­ scribes defles analysis. However, there is little doubt but what the company would manage to rig. any and all elections by one trick or another. MALARKY The only logical explanation for Cities Service's promotion of a company union is that the company is afraid of the SIU. If that is the case, the company is too late. Misleading statements and out­ right falsehoods about the SIU, which is identified as an "out­ side union," are evidence of the company's fear. The phony argu­ ment by which CTMA's alleged virtues are advanced abounds in malarky. Naturally, the Union Hiring Hall comes ia for heavy attack. It is implied that most men who sail tankers love them so much that they want to sail nothing else, and resent being "forced" to take jobs on dry-cargo or pas­ senger ships under the rotary shipping system. WHOPPER This is, of course, nonsense. No Seafarer is forced to take the first job that comes along. The rotary system gives him first crack at a job in his rating when his shipping card comes due. If he likes tankers and wants to wait for a tanker, to do so is his privilege. The biggest whopper in the company propaganda is the state­ ment "No union has as yet been certified by the National Labor (Continued on Page. 7) �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 5, 1948 OH Afiiliated 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 Thfi Democratic Way This week two things are giving a perfect demon­ stration of how the Seafarers International Union works. Voting for the election of A&G officials commencec on Monday, November 1. Seafarers lined up before the ballot boxes in all ports to express their preference in •democratic SIU style. They had every opportunity to study the qualifica­ tions of the men who had been nominated by the member­ ship for office. Two weeks before the voting began, the LOG ran thumb-nail biographies of the candidates based on statements submitted by the candidates themselves. In addition, the LOG ran pictures of all candidates (ex­ cept two who neglected to send in the passport photo­ graphs which had been requested). No candidate re­ ceived a more favorable display than any other. The voting will continue through D.ecember 31. When it ends, the results should be as perfect an expression of A&G opinion as is humanly possible. This is democracy in practice. The other example of SIU democracy is the cur­ rent discussion, pro and con, of the Union's new rule on transportation. This rule was voted into effect by the membership on the recommendation of the Negotiating Committee. However, since its adoption some members have concluded that the rule as it now stands should be clarified. 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. The rule has been brought up at regular meetings up and down the coast and for the past several weeks, has been the subject of a lively debate in the LOG. In this issue, several letters for and against the new rule appear on page 13. It is quite possible that the entire question of transportation eventually will be re­ submitted to the membership, depanding on what the R. HUTCHINS L. McKRANE members themselves wish to do. At present, all motions These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, C. ATHERIVE have been tabled until the matter has been thoroughly as reported by the Port Agents, These Brothers find time hanging S. ZEIRLER aired in the LOG. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by X ,X X writing to them. The LOG will continue to publish as many letters NEW ORLEANS HOSP. on any or all sides of the transportation issue as space ^per­ BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. N. HULL F. J. CONNOR J. DENNIS mits. All members are urged to send in their views. The R. BINIOS VIC MILAZZO S. C. TAREMAN P. FALEMENO Union's transportation rule is the membership's own rule. WALTER E. BEZANSON T. RIEGO IVAN SIVIT It is the Union duty of anybody who has an opinion about THOMAS W. RITSON P. L. SAHUQUE E. W. GETER . it to speak up. JULIUS HENSLEP E. DANCY O. O. MILLAR JOHN J. GEAGAN A. M. LIPARI C. COLLETTI Important as the elections and the transportation JOSEPH E. GALLANT H. S. TUTTLE T. A. PUKKI rule are in themselves, they are not as important as the ^ a X G. M. GRAY C. B. SHIPMAN manner "in which the SIU acts upon them. BALTIMORE MARINE HOS. E. JEANFREAU A. COSTILLO J. ZIMMER F. CARDOZA J. P. THRASHER The strength of the SIU has many sources. One of L. F. COOK A. NORMAN the most important—perhaps, indeed, the primary source RALPH FREY G. O'ROURKE F. SORIANO —is the membership's constant adherence to completely JOHN FITZSIMMONS J. L. GREENE D. D. D'ALTKOY F. BECKER democratic principles. J. SMITHE F. SANTINO , R. PURCELL G. D. BRADY C." H. HEISS Whether it is a Union election, a proposal to change C. SIMMONS O. HOWELL 4". 4*. 4* 4* registration or shipping rules, or any other matter which L. G. LINTHICUM C. W. JOHNSON F. R. MILLS MOBILE. HOSPITAL affects the membership, everybody has the opportunity E. BROADERS A. R. KING V. P. SALLINGS to voice his opinions. W. HAFFNER P. W. STRICKLAND M. C. MURPHEY J. E. CEPHAS It is the SIU's thorough democracy which in the T. C. HICKEY A. WARD Y. MCMILLAN D. E. SMITH end has been responsible for the Union's ability to plow A. E. WEBBER E. A. C. McALPIN M. ATKIEWICX R. GIERCZIC C. HLOVER through the obstacles which beset all maritime unions. E. W. GONYEA K. A. PARKS B. WECK When the SIU makes a decision, it is the member­ C. C. FRITZ W. R. GREBE H. LAWRENCE ship's decision. No Union can move againt its enemies E. C. LAWSON R. A. HACKER E. LEARY •J. BASCH with a close-knit, hard driving organization unless its T. F. OLIVER R. McKAY XXX N. ROMANO C, V. WARNING policies and -rules represent the will of the membership STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. E. TIENSIUM F. S. GRUMPIER arrived at through democratic processes. R. T. WRIGHT S. LeBLANC XXX Because the SIU does things the democratic way, it R. E: LANSDELL L. KAY GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. N. McGEE B. BIGGS can face with confidence any problem that may arise. NICK NIKANDER ANDY HOURILLA H. WEBBER In short, the democratic way is the SIU way! J. GIVENS A. ACOSTA C. HELM Men Ihw In The Marine Hospitnls �Friday, November 5^ 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page TbxM What la Future For Diesels In Maritime? have proved reliable, efficient it would like to have more if The writer of this article, John Bunker, is a retired mem­ the Maritime Commission had and economical. Long-debated by shipboard en­ ber of the Atlantic and Gulf District who sailed SIU ships not already sold all it had. Most successful operators of gineers as well as operators and diesel ships are those companies, through and after the war. While still, a member of the SIU. While the employment field for designers has been the question like Sun Oil, which can support he wrote the pamphlet "The SIU At War," commemorating diesel engineers is still limited in of whether or not the American a shoreside gang of trained me­ the heroism of SIU crews during the war years. Presently, the big-ship field, there should merchant marine should go in chanics, to service the engines Brother Bunker is the maritime reporter for one of America's be plenty of job opportimities more heavily for diesel power. leading newspapers, "The Christian Science Monitor," and among the small ships, for con­ when the ships arrive in port The question is of particular after a long voyage. This serv­ is writing a history of the merchant seaman's contribution struction of river towboats and interest to young men at sea who ice helps to eliminate vexatious to the war effort. harbor craft is proceeding fast. are looking toward the future, and expensive breakdowns ,at It won't be long before steam and wondering if specialization sea. towboats on the mid-westem flags, as previously mentioned, saving was in consumption. in diesel will advance them in Anyone who has sailed down that Mississippi was able to buy rivers are almost a thing of the Mississippi found that it also past. their profession. below on a diesel ship knows the only five diesels. There were no V saved some in crew wages on the The best answer at present to peculiar traits these engines have When, and if, the once-big more. diesels over the steamers, de­ any query regarding prospects of going haywire, just when These five have proved very spite the fact that diesel engi­ coastal trade is revived, some for dieselization in our merchant everything seems to be operating successful according to Mr. Le­ shipping men predict it will be neers and oilers get premium with the use of specially de­ fleet is that old French expres­ like a charm. They are compli­ court. pay." Not needed, of course, are signed, diesel-powered vessels sion "comme si, comme ca"; or cated masses of moving parts in firemen. The diesel ships also able to compete with low-cost CONSUMPTION SAVINGS "maybe, yes; maybe, no." comparison with the relatively saved money on maintainance highway trucking. If this proves In some branches of the mer­ simple steam system, either re­ After 14 months of operation, detailed log book data and ex­ and repairs. chant marine there are decided ciprocating or turbine. to be so, the internal combus­ pense records '-show that these trends toward more diesel use; From a study of actual cost tion engine will find a wide use PERSdNNEL NEEDED in others, steam power is still Getting trained diesel person­ ships spend less for fuel than a figures, says Mr. Lecourt, the and provide hundreds of jobs steam vessel on the same run Delta Line has foimd its diesel in what has traditionally been king, and it doesn't appear now nel, the Sun Oil and other diesel as' though diesel engines will owners find, is a hard job. A despite the higher cost of diesel fleet to be both economical and the most important segment of fuel oil over bunker fuel. The reliable, the inference being that the American merchant marine. vei-y soon replace it.' lack of experienced operating en­ As England, 'Norway, France, gineers -is another deterrent to Holland and other European na­ more general acceptance of the tions push the rebuilding of their diesel in the American merchant war-battered merchant fleets, the marine. emphasis is on the use of inter­ It's a "hen and the egg" pro­ nal combustion engines in place position. Without a reservoir of The National Msritime Union is learning fast that people who live in glass houses shouldn't of oil or coal-fired boilers. Ex­ skilled mechanics to draw from, throw stones. cept for liners and the large pas­ shipping firms don't want to in­ For years the CIO maritime outfit has been trying to conceal from its membership the senger-freighters, steam is riding vest in diesel equipment. And untidy state of altairs in their own house by wildly chcirging that the SIU engaged in backdoor a back seat in postwar European without an ample supply of shipping, played up to the shipowners, and used undemocratic methods." ship construction. jobs, the steam engineer There were other charges just as absurd. But they were convenient sops to drop on the NOT IN AMERICA doesn't choose to invest in confused and abused NMU membership. In this country, however,^ the lengthy schooling to learn the Now, however, as the smoke clears, the corruption and sordidne'ss that has been rampant intricacies of the internal com­ in the NMU for years is coming to light. And the NMU is emerging as guilty of the very practices contrary is true. Our shipyards are now work­ bustion engine. with which it had attempted to smear the SIU. ing on a sizeable program of new Had there been a large number In the face of mounting dissatisfaction with the internal situation in his union, NMU presi­ liners and tankers, tujs and mis­ of Diesel ships added to the dent Joe Curran advised members to state their beefs specifically. of American cellaneous craft. Of these, all emergency fleet He received a solid answer in a' letter from NMUer Darwin Deen, Bjook No. 62660, which the large, seagoing types will be cargo carriers during World War was published in the Pilot of October 22. A section of Deen's letter, pointing up some of the powered by high-pressure, geared H, it is likely that many ex- "rotten practices" in the NMU, appears in the cut below. In the rest of his letter, not reproduced steam turbines. Not a diesel Navy men with diesel experience here, the NMUer offers proposals for the correction of the malpractices he believes "may wreck would have been attracted to the our union." among them. These ships, when completed, merchant service, for the Navy The record shows conclusively that the SIU, which has consistently led the way on the will carry at least 250 engineers, operated a stupenduous numbers waterfront in racking up gains for all its membership, has its house in order. It is the NMU. all of whom, incidentally, will of diesel vessels during the war. which is—by its membership's admission—all fouled-up. have to be trained in operating It had thousands of dieselpowered landing craft alone, be­ high pressure plants. PILOT—OCTOBER 22, 1948 Inasmuch as operators have se­ sides mine sweepers, tugs, escort lected steam for these vessels craft and many other auxiliaries most of which are being built on similarly powered. 2. Squealers have been made out of private account for the major oil The larger landing craft had Union members by the company showing plants' of a size comparabe to companies, and which will prob­ favoritism to individuals. ably set the pace for future ship some merchant ships and voy­ S. Cliques have been -built up on some construction in the tanker field— aged all over the world, so the Bhip.s which invariably center around i there is not much possibility of engineers on these vessels had no company stiff. This creates a home for Now th'at the elections are over and diesels putting up serious com­ lack of practical experience. a few seamen, but a hell for the ma­ the task of putting our house in order petition for some years to come. FOREIGN FLAGS jority, and acts as a stopper on sincere is beginning, we must understand tiie With the great expense re­ Union activity. Despite early wartime plans to basic faults that led to some of the rot­ 4. And oncb a company stooge, th'ese quired for design and investment dieselize a part of the Victory ten practices of the past. -President Cur­ anti-Union elements misuse the system in steam plants, vessels owners ship fleet, the Maritime Commis­ ran mentioned recently in "Passing the of rotary shipping by taking advantage are not likely to do an about-face sion confined its installations to Word" that the membership should uring of loopholes in our Shipping Rules, and experinient with diesel. up specific cases. The practices of browna few C-class freighters, all,of 5. Many brothers who hold ratings J And diesel engines for most which have found ready buyers nosing toward company officials, fonnaqualified by the U. S. Coast Guard are] American companies amount to since the war. tion of cliques on ships, kicKbacks of prevented from shipping in these ratings' various kinds, individuals scheming to byjust about this—an experiment. Many of them are now calling by fantastic company demands on dis­ pas.s the rotary shipping system, and the Experimenting is costly. Steam in American ports, mostly under charges. A qualified man, who has knock­ fear of a member of expressing himself, plants are tried and proven. the Danish flag, the Danes being ed himself out on examinations is com­ on board ship are not in the nature of Diesels foi> many operators are smart enough shipping men to • pelled to ship in a lower rating and try isolated... cases. If and when these and to get a promotion. As if this wasn't not. know a good thing when they other anti-Union practices can be proven, bad enough, officers have developed a bad SOME EXCEPTIONS see it. As soon as these diesel they are dealt with. But, by their nature, habit of picking "fair-haired boys" so There are interesting exception freighters were put on sale after they are difficult to prove. that he usually has to bro-wn-nose to the war, the Danes and others The presence of these "performance.s" to this, however. get a prqihotion—which leads us right does not mean that the NMU is on the A few diesel freighters were gobbled them up with gusto. back to point one. rocks. Far from it, we are still the lead­ Stanley M. Lecourt, research built by the old Shipping Board While we recognize the right of a : ing maritime Union and the mem­ and were run successfully in the engineer for the Mississippi company to bar incapable, or unreliable bership has proven itself by dear think­ overseas trades for many years Shipping Company, has recently performers, the reputed blacklist of 5,000 ing in the recent elections. However, if men in one company is a direct threat by a succession of companies, presented a very interesting these bad practices are permitted to to the .security of our Union. This means finally ending up with the Amer­ analysis of results the Delta Line continue, they wilf increase in number the personnel director selects the sea­ ican Pioneer Line just before has had with its fleet of CIA-type and may wreck our Union. These evils men, not the rotary shipping system. diesel cargo ships. The report World War II. prevent the development of our full re­ All these things ilndermine the ability They were, according to re­ may encourage other lines to sources of solid, militant, trade union, of the Union to act as a representative ports, good vessels. And, it must think much more seriously about participation which is potential within organization, a defender of the membecbe remembered, great improve­ the advantages of internal com­ each member. ahip. In order to right a wrong we must ments have been made in sea­ bustion power. Tfhese practices make possible the mo­ the company was understand it fully. going diesels, since these ships When nopoly of key jobs by elements who may I. Licking the boots of company of­ were built shortly after World awarded the right to operate not be competent, and who hold them ficials .exists because the companies have ships to West Africa last year, War I. by piece-off and kowtow. The presence built up a great deal of undue power. The Sun Oil Company has it carefuUy considered the my­ of these poor Union elements prevent a Through the blackball system and di.sforceful and unified action-on beefs. They been successful with Diesel ships, riad vessels available in the crimination the seaman is pressuredi into lower our working conditions. with a fleet that includes some laid-up fleets, and finally decided kowtoiring.^ 8,200 hp tankers driven by inter­ to buy six diesel ships. nal combustion engines. The So many of the government's company says these ships, in­ small war-built fleet of diesels cluding one built back in 1823, had already been sold to foreign By JOHN BUNKER Member Exposes NMU Practises Shipping Rules: A Program To Develop Job Security 'M �Page Four T'H^ S E A F A R E R S Heavy Balloting Is Reported By A&G Branches Voting for 1949 officials started off with a bang Monday morning, November 1, and continued to pile up high votes throughout F;^da7, NoveinlMic 5, 1^8 LOG WHAT ttWHK QUESTION: A shipowner recently made several proposals for ^'building up" the merchant the week. marine. Included was a suggestion that seamen be encouraged to join the Naval Reserve. Indication were' that even a What do you think of this proposition? larger turnout than in 1947 could be expected, according to reports GUSTAVE R. BREITWEG, OS: from all Branches. Balloting EDWARD SAUL. FWT; will continue till December 31, I have three years in the The whole thing has a fishy r choose the 33 Officials who smell to me. Anytime a ship­ Army and I don't feel like be­ wHl administer Union affairs for owner comes up with a plan ing dragged into something like that again. With three years in which he says is for our benefit, the next year. the SIU behind me, I find I Jobs on the baUot are five less I think we'd better be on our like things just the way they than last year, in line with the guard. The shipowners would are. The Union has a lot of vets, Union's economy program. Sixty- probably like to see us under many of them Navy men, and military discipline, while they one candidates are on the ballot I don't think any of them wish are free to conduct their busi­ running for these jobs (biograph­ to put themselves under the ness as usual. They'd have an a ical sketches, pictures and conunand of the Navy again. iron hand over us and would in sample ballot were carried Navy .officers, the spit and polish darn sure be able to eliminate Memthe LOG for October 22) of military command, and the bers may vote for men not on overtime. It looks to me like this general harsh discipline would is a plan to break down the or­ the ballot by writing in _the de­ be no easy way to live. This ganized labor movement in the sired name in space provided. suggestion, should it be taken maritime industry. And, natural­ Full bookmen in good standing ly, I don't like it. I'm not used up, coupled with the Taft-Hart­ can cast their ballots "in any to shipowners looking out for ley Act, would most certainly A&G Branch during all work my interest. put an end to maritime Unions. days through November and December, upon showing their books to the Committee in ' < ANGELES Z. DEHEZA, St.: HILDING PALMQUIST, AB: charge. Z think the whole idea is a That Navy business, I don't It is the duty of each to exercise like it. The Navy has a funny lot of hooey. It sounds like a his privilege to vote, and to style of doing things to my way little trap to take the bread out make certain he is represented our mouths. If we fell for it, of thinking. There's too much by men of his choice. A heavy the next thing that would hap­ "Yes, sir" and "No, sir" in the membership turnout will enable pen is that they'd be taking Navy. They herd you around those elected to take office con­ away all our gains that we've like a bunch of kids. I .saw fident of the backing of their fought so hard to win during them doing it during the war. Brothers. They tell you how to do every­ the past several years. Once thing including what you know that happened it would be the already. There's a right way to end of freedom for the seamen. do everything and a Navy way, You can be darn sure the ship­ I found out. And any Navy stuff owner is not thinking about our would be bad for the Union. I'd welfare when he suggests that rather have things the way they we join the. naval reserve. I prefer to have the merchant ma­ The wind-up of an intensive are with the Union Hiring Hall, rine remain completely in a ci­ organizing drive among the un­ Union Patrolmen, Union Dele­ vilian. status. We'd be mighty licensed crewmembers of the gates, Union rules and no Navy. sorry if we fell for this scheme. Virginia Ferry Corporation's Va. Ferrymen Will Vote Soon ships will come on November 16-18 when the men will choose between representation by the SIU and no union. Two hundred members of the three ierries, now operating on the Little Creek-Cape Charles, Virginia run; will register their votes during the three-day per­ iod at polling places located at both ends of the ferry run. The announcement of the el­ ection ca'me from the NLRB trial examiner in the Norfolk district, following recognition of the SIU's petition for an elec­ tion to determine a bargaining representative. The SIU will be the only union listed on the bal­ lot. Several years ago the SIU was active within the ferry fleet, but was curbed from bringing the men under the SIU banner when the State of Virginia took over the ships and operated them until recently. Notice To Crews : l! • No. SIU Crew is lo pay off any ship until the crew's quarters and equipment are as clean as any Seafarer likes lo find a ship when he first goes aboard. Patrolmen have been instructed that the crew's quarters must be ab­ solutely clean before a pay­ off will be allowed. Please cooperate with your officials in carrying out this member­ ship order. WILLIAM MAUCK, OS; I have already put in my stint in the government military ser­ vice. I have an honorable dis­ charge from the U.S. Marine Corps, having served from 1943 to 1945. That shipowner's idea might sound good to some guys, but there might be plenty be­ ll hind it that would mean no good for seamen. Once the guys were i in the naval reserve, things would probably be different. And if they worked out like they did in the Marine Corps, I don't think the plan woitld have any advantage. for seamen. The men would- be getting the short end of the stick all the time— and you'd have to like it, too. EMIL PASZEK, Oiler: I don't think this would be a good plan. That is my opinion after 20 years .of sailing on Pol­ ish, Swedish, Norwegian and American vessels. The men who go to sea in the merchant mar­ ine do so because they are in­ terested in it as a civilian occu­ pation. If they didn't, they would probably have enlisted in the Navy or Coast Guard. If the shipowners plan was adopted it would change seafaring from a civilian job to a military affair. Then all the freedom that the civilian worker now has would disappear. No seaman would want that to happen. D. GIANGIORDANO, AB: I believe we should let it go as it is, for in the first place although they start out with a request, they will end up by it being required. I don't believe in the Navy running things, be­ cause as has been proved in the past, whenever they are in charge they ignore the interests and rights of labor. I've sailed with a lot of ex-Navy men, and they are not up to par with merchant men. Even those who have sailed as Mate on merchant ships for fifteen years usually can't steer in an emergency. If we ever had to go on strike the Navy would move right in on us and break the strike. JAMES L. MEEKS, FWT: I disapprove of the idea al­ together. They've always claim­ ed that we were civilians and we have been treated as such throughout and after the war, especially insofar as war bene­ fits and compensations were con­ cerned. I don't see why we should now be encouraged to join any military reserve organi­ zation. Since we are in a civi­ lian-managed industry, classed as civilian workers, I want to be free to come and go as I wish—the same as any shoreside civilian worker is free to do. I lost three ships as a civilian seaman in the war. I don't want to 00 into the ^aYy now. �Friday, Noyambar 5. 1948 Page Fire THE SEAFARERS L O (Bs Port Baltimore Shipping Good, Should Remain So For Few Weeks By WM. (Curly) RENTZ Job Boom Has San Jaan Combing Beacb By SAL COLLS glad. None of us like strangle^ holds round our necks, especially Union seamen. But when there are jobs to be filled, and when there are no permitmen to send to them, and when there at® full-bookmen with the ratings for the neces­ sary jobs, and when these same full-bookmen are on the beach, drinking and dancing and mak­ ing merry, or Rosie, or Carmen, and make no effort to come to the Hall and take a job to help out—well, Brothers, I suppose I had better stop right here before I blow my top and start using some fine old full-bodied lan­ guage. TANKER ARRIVES Last Thursday, October 28, a T-2 tanker wallowed in and tied up at the Army docks across the bay. No one paid much atten­ tion to her, until two SIU men showed up at the Hall with hos­ pital slips off her. We found out she was- a tanker in the pro­ cess of being organized. She was just going to be in port for a few hours, was going to take three months' stores, and then head out again for Aruba SAN JUAN — The shipping picture in the port of San Juan right at this moment, I am happy to state, is excellent. If any more jobs are called in, I don't know where we'll get the men. We've combined the beach and bars for the bookmen, and we've had to* collect the permits from the permitmen, and issued oi*ders for them to hang around the Hall, and be ready to take a ship at a minute's notice. I don't know what's getting in­ to the boys. They're paying off ships in San Juan, Ponce, Mayaguez, Fajardo, Guanica, almost every point on the island that boasts of a port, open or closed. It can't be spring fever—not in November! Maybe it's the call of the tropics, the call of sun­ shine and rum and pretty sunbrowned girls. Anyway, what­ ever it is^it's had us in the Hall jumping to keep the ships crewed up. GETTING THE SHAKES The three grandfolks of the Bull Line fleet, the Monroe, the Dorothy and the Emilia have been in Juan this past week. Old as they ^re and hot as they are it makes them a bit of a problem to keep crewed up. One ordinary seaman, whom we shipped to the ! Emilia, rode her round the island to the next port, then gave his TAMPA—A full crew sent to notice and piled off. the Governor Kilby and replace­ He told us at the Hall he just ments to several others made for couldn't stand the vibration. He good shipping here this week. said if he made a trip on her, The ships replacements went he'd end up with the St. Vitus Dance! Even Tony Veira, our to the Bessemer Victory, Winslow Homer, John Lawrence and the Daniel Lownsdale, all Waterman; and to the Mae of WA^ A -HOT AMP Bull Line. On the Alcoa Ranger, in for a WIFf PUMPED AIM payoff, thei-e was not a single disturbance on the ship; no drunks, no performers and all in order for the boarding Patrol­ man. The few hours of disputed overtime were quickly settled. The only thing resembling a beef- was the desire of several men to make another trip after having accepted transportation. All hands, however, paid off and Patrolman and an engine man several were able to ship back himself, admits that, when a re­ aboard. placement is called in for the En­ So far this week we have had gine Department on any of the the Canton Victory for Water­ three he can feel the blast of heat from the Engine Room man. Tomorrow the Winslow Homer comes back in, and later right through the telephone. this week we will have another , SNOWED UNDER Waterman ia for a payoff. This At this point, I'm going to stick points to a coming week of good in a few words on union patriot­ shipping. P&O's Florida is now in Jack­ ism. The last couple of weeks sonville for overhauling; follow­ we've been snowed under with ing that she will go on a threecalls for jobs on half a dozen or trips-a-week schedule. While more ships, as I've said before. this ship is in drydock a pay We've collected the permits. raise is expected to be negot­ We've said to the permitmen: iated. you're going to take this scow, FEW OLDSTERS and you're going to take that P&O hasn't come into line one, etc. And then suddenly, we with the rest of the contracts found ourselves out of permits, yet, but this should come into and still with ships crying for line within a few days, as no men., Now, what I want to say is great difficulty is expected in ^his: there is nothing in the Con­ hammering out a new agreement. Oldtimers have been scarce stitution of the Seafarer's Inter­ national Union that states a full around the Hall as of late. They hookmember can be made to never seem to come around until take a ship. And I for one am they want a ship—then they're and the Argentine. Anyway, to make a long story short, we lo­ cated the necessary replacements, an AB and an OS and dispatched them to Bonce and a long, long cruise,' Ships calling at the port of San Juan in the last ten days have been the Dorothy, Emilia, Monroe, Suzanne, Rosario, and the Arlyn—all Bull Line Scows. We also had the Waterman Morning Light and Monarch of the Sea. We've shipped thirty-five men to those ships—with the majority of jobs going to the Engine De­ partment. From the looks of things shipping will be tops on the island until Christmas. Men have been flying down from the Atlantic ports—mostly permitmen, and we've been able to get them out in a day or two. There's been plenty of Bull Line shoregang, too. The boys on the beach have been drawing up a set of shipping rules for shoregang jobs, patterned after the official A&G rules. They ex­ pect to bring them up at the next general meeting for action to be taken by the membership. Busy Week And Hopeful Future Heartening To Tampa Seafarers 0A\o gone with the wind. At present the "oldster roster" reads: Joe Wi-ead, Nevin Ellis, Morse Ells­ worth, A1 Driver and Uncle Otto Pruessler. These men have just paid off a ship and are taking a rest. Also found at moments here are several members of the Florida's Stewards Department, all waiting for her to return to Miami. Three of these boys are J. W. McCranie, George Burns and Mario Reyes. Voting on the officials for 1949 isn't going too fast right now due to the good shipping, however, we hope to set an all-time rec­ ord for the port come December 31. BALTIMORE—On the basis of .days. Several Calmar, Isthmian, scheduled arrivals for this port, j and Waterman intercoastals that shipping should be very good come in here are now tied up.' for the next two weeks at least. We have Isthmian's Steel Ma­ If it is as .good as it was dur­ ker crewing up here this week. ing the past week, when we had She was towed down here to eight payoffs and eight sign- a shipyard from Boston. She is ons, there'll be no complaints all set to go out on the com­ from this quarter. pany's Far East run, although So far six ships are due to ar­ she may be changed to the pine­ rive, and they will keep us busy apple service, on which Isth­ with the payoffs and sign-ons. mian already has about nine Two of the ships are under the ships. transportation rule and that There seems to be divided means new crews. The arrivals opinion on the subject of the will be Waterman, Isthmian and transportation rule. It seems Bull Line ships for the most that the men who are backing part. ^ the rule are offering pretty The past week's payoffs were strong arguments in its favor. the SS Kenyon Victory and They say that it is fair to every­ Steel Director, Isthmian; Mae body, and provides more equal and Edith, Bull; Belhore, Mang- shipping opportunities in face of ore, Cubore and Oremar, Ore. the shortage of jobs. And, although it occasionally Signing on were the Cubore, Bethore, Steel Director, Oremar, may be tough on a couple of Kenyon Victory, Mae, Edith and guys, this same rule will later work out to their advantage. Helen.. ONE LEMON SPEEDS JOBS All payoffs were okay, ex­ It may hurt .some guys at, a cept the one on the Kenyon particular moment, but in the Victory, whose crew had signed long, run, they will find that it on on the West Coast. They gives everybody a chance to ship were practically all permits, and out much sooner. Because of the their conduct was anything but general shipping picture the up to our Union standards. proper way to look at this rule Their actions gave topside, is from the angle of the general which was getting wind of welfare. everything that was going on, If it is a good rule for the plenty of opportunity to ask membership as a whole, it ia what the hell kind of union good for each and every memcrewmen they were. I ber. You may not like it at one It's a good thing for several particular time, but later when of the crew that they were not [you've been on the beach awhile members of the A&G District and you get a chance to ship or they sure as hell would have [ out because of it, you'll be had charges pressed against darned glad the rule is in effect. them. As you can see from the list of ships above, quite a few Ore line ships have been paying off When your ship has been and signing on. We are getting out of hot water for over all bookmen for these jobs. The twelve hours make sure that men have been taking to them this fact is recorded in the like hotcakes. Engine log book. It will save SPURT COMING a lot of trouble when your At one time it was rather ship hits port later. difficult to crew these ships and If you are in port when we're glad to note the change the boilers give up the ghost, in the men's attitudes. These notify the Hall immediately vessels are damned good setups and a Patrolman will handle for men wanting to make a the matter with the com­ short run. They're back in port pany. Don't wait until the every 28 days. So, if anybody ship is half way across the wants to ship out fast on one ocean before you send word: of these scows, let him come on let out a yell before your down to Baltimore. When the West Coast strike is ship leaves port and the mat­ settled, we look for a spurt in ter will be settled at once. activity in this port within 10 No Hot Water? Galveston Expects Fair Shipping To Hold By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — The, favorable shipping conditions for rated men in this port during the past month swerved downward last week, but should bounce right back up again. Prospects for these men for the coming two weeks are fair. One payoff and one sign-on marked the week's activity, with the SS Ir.vin Cobb of South At­ lantic the scene of both events. She came into, and left from. Port Arthur. FOUR IN TRANSIT She brought in a beef that was the result of a misunderstanding about the tank tops. This was due to the fact that all but a few of the men weren't familiar with the contract. Several of our contracted ships called in transit during the past week. They were the Seatrain Texas, the Jean LaFitte and the Claiborne, both of Waterman, and the tanker New London. Only the Claiborne had a beef, and that was a minor one. Straightening it' out was just a matter of giving the men the score on the contract. On the beach at the present time are several oldtimers, in­ cluding Stew Monast, Walter Brightwell, Curley Darley and Sam Perason. PROTEST TO MAYOR One day last week, 14 men— not all of them members of the Union—were picked up by the police for "loitering" in front of the Hall. It seems that our next door neighbor, who runs a furni­ ture stoi-e, doesn't like the idea of the men standing in front of the Hall and has been calling the police, saying that the men had been "making i-emarks" to pass­ ing women. We lodged a strong protest with the Chief of Police and Mayor. We pointed out that there are others besides the Union rnembers standing around the Hall, and that if they were "loitering" then the same thing is going on in many other public places through the city. The men were released, no one was fined, and the Chief and the Mayor were very courteous in handling our beef. The list of men in the Marine Hospital includes these Sea­ farers: Nick Nikander, J.'Givens, R. Hutchins, L. McKrane, C. Atherive and Szeirler. Outside of the fact that the weather here in Galveston is very nice, there's nothing else to report at the moment. �THE. SEAFARERS LOG Page Six No Change In Mobile Shipping; Taiks With Aicoa Progressing Friday, Korembar S, 1948 PATROLMAN SAYS: SWELL CREW By CAL TANNER Shipping Surge Ends Stalemate In New Orleans MOBILE — No change this Brothers E. M. Cullinan, J. GleaWeek in the shipping picture—' son, J. H. Dinkins, F. Saucier, A. By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD A. Rankin,' William Marshall,' D. things are still moving slowly. NEW ORLEANS—Shipping' hit Jones, N. Ayler, A. Glassner, W. what appeared to be a low ebb Four payoffs and four sign-ons Manley and Jack Avery. during the past two weeks; in were the extent of this port's IMPROVEMENTS fact, we had only one payoff last business. The sign-ons included week. This week, however, looks In the very near future, we two vessels that came in here on a great deal brighter with sev­ continuous articles. All payoffs will be starting renovations on eral scheduled payoffs coming our building. While these im­ up. ^ and sign-ons were transacted in provements are being made we After being becalmed for more good shape. will be short on space. There­ than a week we can look for­ In the payoff section were the fore, we urge all hands having ward to brisk sailing for at least Claiborne, Azalea City, Monarch baggage in the Mobile Hall to the next month. pick it up right away. The lack The latest SIU recreational de­ of the Sea, all Waterman, and of space will only be a tem­ vice—and it came-in very handy the Clipper, one of Alcoa's crack porary condition. during the slow spell of shipping passenger wagons. Of these, the Ultimately the work will re­ —is a movie projector. The ma­ The pride of a proud ship is the Stewards Department Azalea City went into the yards sult in greater accommodations chine, alowg with a good deal of of the SS Canton Victory which will be running coastwise for all hands. Men having gear for extensive repairs. film and equipment, was gen­ for Waterman from now on. Back row (left to right): Viera. here will be doing their Broth­ erously donated to the Hall by MM; Osborne, MM; Labrosse, MM; Sacher, Utility, and ON THE WAY ers a favor by speeding up the members, mostly from the pas­ bacey, MM. Front row: Rununel, Chief Cook; Meshover. Third process if they will call for bag­ senger ships. All of the Brothers Ships taking off from this port Cook; Muller, Steward; Suttler, Utility; Ruada, NCR. gage immediately. here on the beach extend their this week were the Governor Discussion between your Union thanks for this most appreciated Brandon, headed for Japan and NEW YORK —Anybody who foul-ups who were thrown off gift. and the Alcoa Steamship Com­ Korea; the Claiborne, bound for pany on a passenger-ship agree­ saw Waterman's SS Canton Vic­ in this port. Only two other men The Educational Meetings, Germany, Belgium, Holland and ment are under way. Represent­ tory when she paid off at the got off, so you can see that which were inaugurated several end of a trip to Europe and everybody liked the thought of weeks ago, have been well at­ France; the Clipper, going out ing the SIU at the sessions back saw a honey of a vessel. staying on her. tended by oldtimers and new­ on her usual Island run, and the are Assistant Secretary-Treasurer In the first place, she was Incidentally, the Canton Vic­ comers alike. A lot of good ideas Monarch of the Sea, which will Robert Matthews, New Orleans spotless from the engine room tory will be the first ship on came out of the meetings and call at Puerto Rican ports. The Port Agent Bull Sheppard and up. You could have eaten your Waterman's new service from more and better ideas are ex­ latter two are on continuous ar­ your Mobile Agent. dinner off the floor plates of the New York to Miami and Tampa. pected as the meetings get into ticles. A full report on contract dis­ engine room if you'd been of a This means that this service, Other activity in this port cussions will be made through mind to. The ship was that operated by Waterman's subsidi­ full swing. BIGGER, BETTER stemmed from the visits of three the Secretary-Treasurer's office' clean. ary Pan Atlantic, will be off to contracted vessels on in transit and will appear in a future issue She carried a crack crew in a good start. We are looking forward to calls^ The Alcoa Pioneer was of the SEAFARERS LOG. all departments, except for two James Sheehan bigger and better meetings and, over from New Orleans, and from all indications we are going came in in good shape. Down to get them. from the East Coast was the Several oldtimers have tied up John Laurence, while" the Del in town and are giving the ship­ Aires was in after a run from By JOE ALGINA in; the Nuttall, Alcog, and the Thos^ ships don't tarry long. ping board a calculated goingthe Texas coast. Seatrader, Mar-Trade Corpora­ Like the subways they get up over every day, looking for the NEW YORK — Nothing has Our hospital list for this week taken place during the past week tion — these ships took almost and get. The Organizers, through one berth they want. reveals the following to be in to change the shipping picture complete crews. a lot „ of back-breaking work, One is Brother Charles Tannethe Mobile marine hospital: W. in this port—it is still moving The Seatrader, from lay-up, brought those ships under con­ hill, inr search of a B.A.-bound Haffner, J. E. Cephas, Y. McMil­ along at a fair pace. It's not took men in all ratings. Coupled tract. It is our job to make sure ship. Jimmie Crescitelli is here lan, A. C. McAlpin, C. Hlover, fast enough to suit us, but at with ships in transit calling for that the ships sail with full after serving as Steward on a scow that came in from the B. Week, H. Lawrence, E. Leary, the same time the tempo is men, we did not do too badly crews aboard. You may be full up to here Mediterranean recently. Another, R. McKay, C. V. Warning, and enough to move some of the in the shipping column. F. S. Crumpler, Maybe shipping will be better from pleas to "get out and vote," is Pete Dravis, known to some members off the beach. Others on the beach, but ready While the sign-ons were but next week, as the payoffs were but this plea is not in behalf of his friends as Pete the Greek, of any Washington eager beaver; came in on a Waterman ship and able to ship out. include ' three—the Marine Runner, Rob- of greater number than the Week's sign-ons. They were the instead, I want to urge all mem­ from Tokyo. Alcoa Polaris, Nuttall, Alcoa; bers of the Union to go up to All men, -the regulars, shortSeatrains New Jersey and Hav­ the polls in the A&G Halls and timers, and now-and-thens, are ana; Mostank, Federal Motor- cast their ballots for the officials'in full approval of the weather, I It's wonderful. ships; Julesburg, Terminal Tank­ for 1949. ers, Inc.; Hilton, Kathryn, and Evelyn, Bull; Steel Architect and \! By E. B. TILLEY Steel Seafarer, Isthmian; Teal and Afoundria, Waterman; and BOSTON — At long last, the sailed for Searsport, Maine, to Rubin Mowbray, Rubin. By EDDIE BENDER Port of Boston has a payoff to load potatoes, Two of the ships mentioned, report—thanks to the transpor- Another payoff in this port There are many Seafarers who course, you need to check on the Mostank and Julesburg, are tation rule now in effect. Conse- took place aboard our good ship will soon be called into the your strike clearances, too. With quently, we were able to ship SS Yarmouth, of the Eastern ours thanks to the work of the armed forces. Regardless of all of these things in order, you out a full crew with one swoop. Steamship Lines, which is be- Organizing Department. Right whether you enlist to beat the will be issued your retiring card. This great event is the sub-1 up for the winter now they are doing us a lot of draft, or whether you are Such retirement is only for ject of considerable talk and nionths. She was escorted last good.drafted, it is a sound policy to bookmen, however. Permitmen enthusiasm up here in the Bean-'week by tugs from her berth at OKA"Y ON JDECK retire your book. In that way, are advised to contact Head­ town. Oldtimers on the beach Central AVharf to the yards of On one of the tankers there no matter how long you are quarters. This can be done recollect that the men who went the General Ship and Engine was a beef caused by the Mate away, you will be in good stand­ either in person or through the aboard the ship for the sign-on Works, in East Boston where being on deck. This would have ing with the Union. mail. Permits are not accepted were the first full crew to be she will remain until spring. been a sound beef had the ship You can always reactivate for retirement. However, consid­ shipped out of this port in two DON'T HURRY! been a dry cargo job, but on your book upon release from the eration is being given to men years. It appears we had better re­ tankers this is perfectly legiti-1 armed services. All that you about to don the uniform. The ship which enjoys this peat a bit of advice we passed- mate. Many of the crew were have to do is produce your re­ Make sure, therefore, that your distinction is the SS Noonday, along in these columns some not experienced tankermen and tiring card, your service dis­ permit is placed in the Armed a Waterman job, which is the time ago. Don't come to Boston did not know that a Mate is charge, and enough money to Forces File, before you leave for first to go on the "spud run" unless you are well-heeled and supposed to be on deck while pay for the current month's dues, the service. that we have been waiting so have plenty of heavy gear. the ship is loading, unloading, when requesting your reactiva­ Permitmen turning in their patiently to see get started. And while we're at it, don't and While cleaning tanks. tion—plus any assessments that permits in good standing will be Rumors are that there will be forget that the Port of Boston is This, however, is the only time • might have accrued while you allowed reinstatement upon their two or three more ships put on going all-out to make Cities he should be around. At sea were in retirement. release from the service. Of this run for the winter and, be­ Service an SIU company. We while doing routine soogeeing, It is simple to retire your book. course, the discharge comes in lieve me, we sure can use them keenly understand what such a painting, scraping, and so on, You can do this in person, or handy to prove your where­ up this way. development will mean to the the crew has a beef if the Mate through the mail by sending in abouts. Make sure that your re­ The Noonday paid off in good Union and to this port. is continually breathing down your book to Headquarters with quested reinstatement is made shape. There were no overtime Now that voting is under way, their necks. a request to put it in retirement. within 30 days after your release beefs, no delay of any in the I would like to urge all hands This is beginning to sound 1 Your book vjill always be ac­ from service. payoff. However, there were a to cast their ballots. You can like a tanker column, but there cepted for retirement as long as • Once approved for reinstate­ few personal beefs on board, but vote in any Hall of the SIU six is one more matter to get across you are paid up in your dues ment, it will be required of each I think they were taken care of days a week. Don't fail to vote before signing off—-and that is through the current month, along permitman so approved that he by the ones involved. and then come around after the importance -of - getting down with - all assessments and any pay up in full all back, dues and The sign-on procedure was election and wonder "how did to a tanker pronto when the job fines,- if any have been imposed assessments that have accrued smooth and the Noonday has so and so get into office," is taken off the board. on you for infraction of rules. Of'during his absence. New York Shipping Shows No Great Change Boston Has Payoff And Sign-On, Thanks To Transportation Ruie / From The Sixth Deck �THE SEAFARERS ^Friday, November 5..JIS48 Philly Thanks Organizing For Shipping Gain By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER PHILADELPHIA—Things were all hustle and bustle around here last week as we experi­ enced a minor shipping boom for this port. ' After weeks of little or no activity, this change just about changed the com­ plexion of things—^for the time being, anyway. Four .ships payed off in Phila­ delphia last week and they signed on again. First to payoff was the SS Alexandra, a Carras T-2. She paid off cleanly and smoothly. Next was the SS Longview Victory, Isthmian. There was a little disputed overtime, but it was squared away fast. Only trouble of any account on this scow was caused by a clashing of personalities among various crewmembers. Then came the SS Strathmore, a Liberty tanker. She was quite a headache for all concerned. There was no sadness in this port when the Strathmore de­ parted. DREAM PAYOFF The final payoff of this fastmovmg week was the SS, Lake George, a US Petroleum T-2 tanker. She was a piecard's dream. Aboard were a fine crew of Seafarers coupled with a good bunch of topside Joes, which easily added up to make a firstrate ship. There was very little overtime disputed and all was squared away, with everyone happy. Sure, we had a great week here and we just about ran out of top rated men. These payoffs bring home a point very strongly. Three of the four ships that paid off are the result of the success of our organizing drive in the past year. In other words, the organiz­ ing drive is making itself felt in so far as this port is con­ cerned, at least. And it has given the Port of Philadelphia a tremendous boost. Certainly this is one good reason for our membership to back all organiz­ ing efforts of the Union with all their power and cooperation. Matters of interest that are chief topics of conversation in this port at the moment are; 1. The We.st Coast longshore and shipping tieup. 2. The start of our annual elections for officials to serve the A&G District during 1949. 3. The national rat race for political pie. 4. The progress of the Cities Service drive. All hands are showing a deep interest, and are awaiting a successful conclusion to this organizing campaign as soon as possible. LOG Morning After Twenty N^hts In Bmeem lilllBlliif lliiiilliiirf ' • -''-V' "w •<> Optical Plan Saves Money For Seafarers NEW YORK—The 98 Seafarers who took advantage of the Un­ ion-sponsored optical plan dur­ ing the past year saved them­ selves upwards of a thousand dollars, .demonstrating the wis­ dom of the SIU's move to se­ cure competent, low-cost ocular service for the membership. The remarkable savings by men requiring examinations and eye glasses are revealed in the annual report filed with SIU Headquarters by the Union Op­ tical Plan, 152 Fourth Avenue, New York City, an organization which services many of the more progressive unions in this area. The report covers the pe­ riod from October, 1947, through October, 1948. Of the 98 men serviced by the plan, 90 were fitted with glasses after examination. The other eight men were advised by the plan that they did not need glasses, 107 PAIRS This is whed Seafcurer Felix J. Curls says about the picture he drew: Some of you boys are imdoubtedly wondering what this is all about. Well, it's very simple. That is. if you understand surrealism. If you don't, here's what surrealism is: a modem movement purporting to express the sub­ conscious mental activities by presenting images without order or sequence, as in a dream. It's just possible that I haven't followed the rules of that modernistic group exactly as I should have in this morbid layout, but that only means I've gone them one better. I'm ultra­ modern. I've created things I don't understand myself. The title is "Dissipation, or I See Myself in the Mirror on the Morning After." Now bear in mind that everything in the picture is symbolic of something. For instance, the highball suggests a highball. It's as easy as that! Note the hand of death removing the eiicephalon from the po' fellow's cranium. (Those of you who are interested in ophthalmoscopic and callosomarginal subjects should appreciate the allusion.) Next, we observe the wedding ring on the gal's thigh. That is to illustrate my contention that all marriages, under the circumstwces depicted, are founded on a purely physical basis. The broken cross symbolizes Christianity, crushed under the weight of such debauchery. And everything else you see resembles what it represents, or vice-versa. The snake? HelL 1 don't know. I haven't figured that one out yet. I am reminded of the feUow who was idlely daubling various shades of fuel oil on a board one day when a zealous art connoisseur happened by. seized the mess, gave the boy 2,000 bucks and won first prize in a modem art contest. (Ed. Note: We're ready for that highball.) Company Union Latest Disruptive Move By Cities Servire (Continued from Page 1) Relations Board as the sole bar­ gaining agency for the unlicensed personnel sailing Cities Service • Oil Company tankers," As every Seafarer knows, the SIU has been certified as sole bargaining agent for seven Cities Service ships, as the result of an overwhelming five-to-one vote in an NLRB election. As soon as an election can be held on the company's remaining ships, the SIU will be certified for the entire fleet. Page Seven In an attempt to make the company union seem like a swell deal for the working seaman, CTMA's literature tries to cite the success of the Esso Tankermen's Association in the Stand­ ard Oil Company of New Jer­ sey's fleet. No mention is made of the fact that you whistle for overtime on the Esso ^hips. The Esso fleet is the "No Over­ time Fleet," if you get up against an Esso Mate or Engi­ neer anxious to make himself a reputation, you can find yourself working 16 hours a day without any overtime at all. It's differ­ ent under an SIU contract, CTMA PFFT Cities Service thought up the company union a little too late to be effective, however. In the first place, the new union could not possibly be placed on a bal­ lot for at least a year to dispute the SIU's claim to the seven ships for which certification al­ ready has been won. And the new union is too late to be placed on the ballot in the election to be held on the other nine ships in the Cities Service fleet. What will render the CTMA completely unable to operate will be the fact that every man aboard a Cities Service ship who is for a legitimate union, the SIU, will sign up for the com­ pany union just to protect him­ self, Cities Service will be un­ able to tell them from anybody else, and one of Cities Service's main purposes will be defeated. In the end, the CTMA can't win anyway. During the past year, 107 pairs of glasses were supplied to Sea­ farers, the report shows, indi­ cating that several of the men purchased more than one pair. Total cost of examinations and glasses was $655.25, while the average cost of each pair of glasses purchased from the .plan by SIU members was only $6.12. The price of the glasses in­ cludes the fee for examinations. On the basis of the costs out­ lined in the Optical Plan re­ port, combined cash savings to SIU members participating in the program can be conserva­ tively estimated at more than a thousand dollars. Last year the SEAFARERS LOG received reports from many Union members stating that tiiey had been paying from $15 to $20 for glasses purchased from private sources, while in some cases the prices paid ranged as high as $30, depending upon the location of the shop, how quick­ ly the Seafarers needed them and similar factors. ACTION TAKEN This situation led to the adop­ tion of a resolution by the mem­ bership at a regular meeting in the spring of 1947, urging Head­ quarters to investigate the pos­ sibilities for providing members with competent professional ser­ vice and glasses at moderate costs. After careful and thorough study of many groups offering such services. Headquarters found that on the basis of repu­ tation, facilities and prices, the Union Optical Plan could offer most to Seafarers. Among the many labor organizations the UOP services are many locals of the International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers Union, AFL. The Union Optical Plan's pro­ gram for union members is open to all SIU men and their fami­ lies, All that is necessary in or­ der for., a Seafarer to prove his or his family's eligibility is to show his Union book when he goes to the UOP's offices at 152 Fourth Avenue, southeast corner of 14th Street, There is no membership fee or charge of any kind to either the Union or individual other than cost of examination and price of glasses. -it �Page Eighl THE SEAFARERS LOG FViday. November 5, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Race Men Ask Standard Slopchest On All Ships RUBY GARCIA IN ONE OF HIS 80 FIGHTS A suggestion to put an end to that old bugaboo, the sub-standard slopchest, through standardization of items as to number and quality, has been made by the crew By ROCKY BENSON of the SS Cape Race in express resolution adopted at a re­ their thanks to the SIU Negotiat­ ing Committee for the contract cent shipboard meeting. The men of the Cape Kace in recently signed with the opera­ their resolution note the fact that tors; others expressed apprecia­ SlU-contracted ships are stored tion for the excellent chow according to the whims of vari­ served by the galley gang. A ous port stewards with the result special vote of thanks went to that often low-grade brands are Chief Cook Wendt "for going out included but the price to the of his way to help make this a most pleasant voyage." crew is that of Grade-A items. The answer to the shortcom­ To conclude the meeting a ings they have found in South minute of silence for Brothers Atlantic's storing of ships and lost in the war was observed. the practices of other companies in the past, reported in the Photo shows Ruby Garcia, right, taking the best his pages of the LOG by irate Sea­ farers, is to '"have the SIU meet opponent. Juste Fontaine, could offer. Blow had no effect as with the operators and draw up Ruby went .on to win the fight. Bout took place a couple of a standardized storing list with years ago in Pittsburgh at the height of Ruby's career. It was strandardized brands for all SIU the first loss for his opponent—a protege of Frilzie Zivic— ships." The brands to be se­ lected, the Race men state, in 18 bouts. should be the finest obtainable. A far cry from the roughAt the meeting, which was chaired by Brother Joe Weridt house, hard timing type of and recorded by E. B. (Mac) skipper too often encount­ McAuley, the resolution, which ered on SIU ships is the Cap­ follows in its entirety, was tain of the Alexandra, Caradopted: "We the imdersigned, being ras Incorporated tanker, ac­ Roberto (Ruby) Garcia, well-known 29-year-old duly qualified members of the cording to a letter presented Seafarer and former welterweight fighter, was killed on Seafarers International Union do to the skipper by |:he crew, hereby make the following res­ a copy of which was for­ September 26 in a fall from the gangway of the SS olution: Kyska in Honolulu, the* Pep, featherweight titldholder "WHEREAS, SIU- contracted warded to the LOG. LOG learned this week. until last week. The Alexandra's Captain, vessels are being stored accord­ George Papaolis, the crew stated Born in Puerto Rico in 1919, Brother Garcia, who had a ing to the whims of various port in its message, . has gained the wide circle of friends and sup­ Brother Garcia, a bookmember, stewards; and "WHEREAS, The quality of heartfelt thanks of every man porters among Seafarers^ and sailed in the deck department the stores on board the.se ship i.s aboard for his cooperation fight fans, had been a member and while ashore made his home inferior, including low grade but throughout the trip and the con­ of the SIU since 1947 when he in New York with his aunt, Helen Fernandez, whom he high price merchandise in the cern he showed to a SIU man retired from the ring. during his illness. listed as his next of kin. slopchests; and A real battler with a record Further, the crew noted that of over eighty fights since 1940, In the SIU he is survived by "WHEREAS, The Union should go on record to have a standard­ if there were- more men like Brother Garcia had fought such a cousin, Julio Bernard. ized storing list with standard­ Captain Papaolis there would be name fighters At the time of Garcia's death, as Beau Jack, ized brands on all SIU ships; and better understanding between former lightweight king; Chalky his fellow crewmen aboard the "WHEREAS, We, the crew- crews and officers. The Alexan­ Wright, former featherweight Kyska raised the sum of $210 members of the SS Cape Race, dra men concluded their state­ champ; Ike Williams, present which was forwarded to his do hereby mge the necessary ment with the comment that lightweight champ, and Willie family in Puerto Rico. Union officials to meet with the they hope that future crews will steamship companies concerned reciprocate the Captain's good and negotiate for such storing will. lists with top quality brands to The message, which was signed be listed and specified by name; by the entire unlicensed crew, is as follows: therefore "We, the undersigned members "BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, of the SS Alexandra, wish to SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY, cording Secretary John Young. That subject to further member­ express our heartfelt thanks to Sept. 12 — Chairman Herb Minutes of previous meeting ac­ ship approval the officials meet with these companies in you as master of the Alexandra Knowles: Recording Secretary cepted. Ship's Delegate reported for your cooperation in making John Burg. The Delegates Re­ all in order except for beef about the near future." this a pleasant trip for all con­ ports were accepted. Motion car­ food. Motion \mder New Busi­ HIT THE DECK cerned. ried under New Business by ness to take action to have the Signing the resolution were "As a gentleman your attitude Mitchell, seconded by Stickney, to cramped living quarters of the Arthur Reinholdt, Joseph Zuk, of fair play toward the men un­ ask the Union Officials to move Stewards Department rectified. Joseph Wendt, R. B. McCorkel, der your command is to be ad­ the Hospital to the spare room Motion to call Union Officials E. B. McAuley, William J. Nich­ mired; your concern for our midships, so that the present aboard as soon as ship gets in, in olson, J. W. Pinge, J. B. Henley, Union brother who became ill ho.spital can be used for crew's order to straighten out beefs heand W. G. Breedlove. during the trip gained the re­ quarters and relieve the conges­ fore . payoff. Carried. One min­ Following the adoption of the spect of the entire crew. tion that now exists. Motion that ute of silence for departed resolution, the meeting went into "If there were more men like if the company doesn't take care Brothers.. Good and Welfare, where several you, we are sure there would of the mattresses and fans, the be better understanding between Hall be contacted about taking the officers and crews. We hope action to force the issue. Car­ that our Union brothers in fu­ ried. Under Education, Brother ture crews will show the same Knovrle* gave a short talk on If you don't find linen attitude toward you that you Union policy and the importance ft ft ft when you go aboard your have shown to us. We hope that of the $10 General Fund Assess­ JEAN LA FITTE, Sept. 10— ship, notify the Hall at once. we will be able to be together ment. One minute's silence for Chairman Melvin Kleiber; Re­ A telegram from Le Havre or again on another ship some day. lost Brothers. cording Secretary Chester SkaSingapore wdn't do you any "We close with the wish that 4^ ft t . kun. The Stewards Department good. It's your bed and you you will enjoy the best of luck, and may God speed you on your ALCOA POLARIS, Sept. II— Delegate , reported one NMU have to lie in ir. future voyages." Chairman Stacy -Masters; Re­ {Continued on Page 9^) SS Alexandra Skipper Wins Crew's Praise Ruby Garcia, Former Boxer, Dies In Plunge From Kyska MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS DIGESTED FOR EASIER READING ATTENTION! How is your IQ, Seafarex-s? See if you can answer these 10 questions. Score: 6—fair, 8— very good, 10—tops. One point for each question. 1. How many buildings does the SIU own? 1. 4 2. 5 3. 6 4. 10 2. What is the name given the money used in Peru? 1. cruzeiro 2. peso 3. sol 4. bolivar 3. What is the length of the SS America? 1. 663 feet, 6 inches 2. 692 feet, 2 inches 3. 705 feet, 8 inches 4. 710 feet, 6 inches 4. In 'what month of 1948 did Smith and Johnson sign the new agreement with the SIU? 1. March 2. May 3. July 4. August 5. In what month was the new Hall in New Orleans opened? 1. May 2. Jime . 3. July 4. September 6. What wage is paid the Eva­ porator Maintenance Man on an Alcoa ship? 1. $231.07 2. $237.29 3. $241.05 4 $257.03 7. What are working hours' of the Night Cook and Baker on a cargo ship? 1. 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM 2. 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM 3. 12:30 PM to 8:30 AM 4. 10:00 PM to 6: AM 0. Wlxo won tlie baseball world series in 1945? 1. New York Yankees. 2. Brooklyn Dodgers 3. Detroit Tigers 4. St. Louis Cardinals 9. 'What month in 1946 did the United Financial Employes Strike against the Cotton Ex­ change? 1. February 2. March 3. April 4. May 10. Whose picture is on the new dixne? 1. Washington 2. Lincoln , ' 3. F. D. Roosevelt 4. Truman Answers to quiz on page 11. 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'naed. �Friday, November 5, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings (Continued from Page 8) member signed on in Cherbourg. Motion to have the Ship's Dele­ gate see the Captain for larger cigarette ration, and to ask for a larger draw in the States. Un­ der Good and Welfare the Deck Department was asked to clean up water in passageways after washing down. Members were asked to leave the messroom in better order. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 3;. t SEATRAIN HAVANA. Sept. 15 —Chairman J. Hammond; Re­ SEATRAIN HAVANA. Sept. 7 cording Secretary W. Gardner. —Chairman Frank Walaska; Re­ J. Savant was elected Ship's cording Secretary W. Gardner. Delegate. V. Kickirillo was The standing of the member.ship elected Engine Delegate. The was reported by the Delegates. Deck Delegate repoited the No beefs, Under New Business, shower scuppers were not work­ motion carried that Wiper, who ing properly. Under New Busi­ was told by First Assistant to ness the newly elected Dele­ pay off, should stay on till he is gates were given a vote of con- fired with just- cause shown. The ^dence. Under Good and Wel­ Ship's Delegate was asked to see fare it was asked that the Ship's the First and* Chief about this Delegate see the Port Engineer matter. Under Good and Wel­ about changing location of laun­ fare a repair list was handed to dry tubs. More night lunch was the Delegates. The crew was requested and it was pointed out asked to cooperate in keeping that there should be separate the the messroom clean, and in plates for each watch. All were keeping linen and cots picked up. asked to cooperate in keeping One minute of silence for de­ the messhall clean. One minute parted Brothers. of silence was observed for de­ 4i 4 i parted Brothers. JULESBURG. Sept. 18—Chair­ man S. F. Brunson; Recording Secretary Alonso "Lulu" Horsey. The Engine Delegate asked that permits be substituted for non­ union men as soon as possible. Mo­ PETROLITk Sept. 10—Chair­ tion carried upder New Business man Maher; Recording Secretary that the bunks be fixed in the Bishop. Motion carried to post next port. Motion by J. A. Cave the pi-evious minutes. The that fines be imposed for leaving Ship's Delegate asked that a cups in messroom. Under Good letter be sent to the Negotiating and Welfare the case of the Committee thanking them for the Wiper was discussed and it was splendid work in obtaining the asked that he leave the ship. Hiring Hall. Motion carried that General discussion included the Ship's Delegate contact the cleanliness of ship and repairs, Purser and/or the Captain and i One minute of silence for find out what kind of money was Brothers lost at sea. used when Brother Carr was t paid off in Antwerp. Motion by MORNING LIGHT. Sept. 21— Brother Kelpss that whenever the ' chai^man"chaH*i^"EV WeUs; Reship picks up replacements Secrelarv Ralph T. Delegate, as Chairman, the Chief Cook, and the Deck and Engine Delegates. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. 4 4. 4 JAMES SWAN. Sept. 12— Chairman William Epps; Record­ ing Secretary William Fentress. The Ship's' Delegate reported that one man mis.sed the ship in Norfolk. The Deck Delegate reported another man jumped ship in Savannah the day of sailing foreign. Under New Business, motion by Bosun Bil? McNall, second by Jimmy Godsey, not to recommend the peti­ tion of a crewmember for a pei mit. There was a request under Good and Welfare that tlie Dele­ gates see that candy is put into the slopchest next trip. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. t 4. 4> STEEL DESIGNER. Sept. 12— Chairman A. Vazquez; Recording Secretary J. Barnes. The Deck and Engine Delegates reported disputed overtime. The Ship's Delegate said that he had asked the Captain about sougeeing and painting foc'sles, and that it was to be done. He reported a very pleasant trip with no beefs among crew. Brother Vazquez gave a talk on unionism, and the importance of each man carrying his part of the load. Several motions were carried under New Business relating to the payoff. General discussion under Good and Welfare, which included cleanliness and repairs. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. 4 4 4 EDITH, Sept. 13 — Chairman Pat Robertson; Recording Secre­ tary Louis S. Rizzo. The Stew­ ards Delegate reported a beef about the Night Cook and Baker who was drunk and dis­ orderly for nine days, and did not take care of his job. It was recommended that he be turned over to a trial committee in Baltimore. The man pleaded to be allowed to pay off in Boca Grande, and the request was granted. New Business: Woodrow DeHaven elected Ship's Delegate by acclamation. Under Good and Welfare the Crew Pantryman was warned that his permit would be turned over to the next Patrolman if he con­ tinued performing. The crew voted 100 percent in favor of the General Fund Assessment. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. T I Whitley. Minutes' of previous they should be encouraged to accepted, tend our meetings and learn union meanings and activibes rather than. to, be discouraged .benefit oi the ^ men. The rru„ Engine and antagonize . e wan m j^gjgggte reported disputed overto booome I time for late sailing in Mayaguez. disputed overtime reported Maher. that at the next meeting stewards Delegate. Mochairman read the Preamble and tion under New Business to have the Pledge of Obligation of a the PO messioum turned into a full book member, for the bene­ foc'sle for the Electricians. Under fit of the Permit members who Good and Welfare there was dis­ are not familiar with the SIU. cussion on cleaning gear locker Also that a letter be sent to the on main deck and turning in re­ Secretary-Treasurer asking that pair list. One minute's silence the Permitmen of this ship, for lost Brothers. who will have been out for one year, be given all considera­ tion due within* established Union policy. Carried. One 4 4 4 minute of silence in memory of ALCOA POINTER. Sept. 13— departed Brothers. Chairman Matt Newsome: Re­ » ^ cording Secretary R. A. Eden. BETHORE. Sept. 12 — Chair­ man T. M. Jones; Recording Sec­ The previous minutes and the Delegates reports were accepted. retary Ernest Black. Delegates reported on standing of the Brother Newsome a.ske^ that a 4 4. 4. SOUTHSTAR. Sept. 12—Chair­ resolution be passed up and membership. Under Old Busi­ man E. J. Kelly; Recording Sec­ down the coast that any Patrol­ ness it was moved that the case of the Brother who was removed retary Alfex James. The Ship's man coming aboard any SIU from the ship and jailed by the Delegate reported that he had ship make himself known by Immigration Officer, then re­ not been able to get anything presenting identification. Under turned to ship just before sail­ done about the library shelves New Business a* motion was ing time, be taken up with the so far. The meeting went into made ^ that every Department Patrolman when the ship reaches Good and Welfare where there Delegate be informed of beefs home port. The meeting went was discu.<?sion on painting before they are taken to the into Good and Welfare, where foc'sles and making up a repair Ship's Delegate. Under Good and a vote of thanks was extended list. It was decided to take up Welfare there was discussion by to the Stewards Department. It a collectioil to pay for a phono­ Brother McGuffy on care of • was suggested that electric fans, graph. There was a report on porthole dogs, and by Brother toasters, and perfculators be put vermin aboard ship. A commit­ Darnell on cleanliness of pantry. in the messrooms. One minute's tee was appointed Jo deal with Minute's silence for. departed this, composed of the Ship's Brothers. Silence for lost Brothers.' -.•vU. EE TO IT THAT YOUR SHIP'S LIBRARY IS FULLY SroCKE'D _ Wl-TH THE UAJ'.OA/'S E•DUCATlC^/AU //ATERIAL : BOUAJD VOLU/MESOF TMH LOS- A/OPALLTWe UA/IOAJ'S TAMPHLET-S - AMD USE THIS (SEAR IM COM^UMGTIOA/ WITH THE SMlPBoAR'D E.DU<2AT»0/V/ AHEETIN(^S ^ CUT and RUN By HANK Last week shipping was suddenly good and it gave the full house on the second deck a temporary "new look" of brothers leaving for their ships instead of a slow beer, a hot cup of java or a short landlubber's walk. Brother Joe Cabral was one of the lucky beachcombers to grab the Seatrader—bound for Haifa and Mexico... Brother Henry Beckmann writes—"So my shipmate, Harold Farrington, wonders where I'm at. Sometimes I wonder too. I'm strike-bound here in Frisco and looking forward to Waterman's new 'Young America,' at present in a Tacoma ship­ yard. How's Duffy's Bar nowadays? Hope to return to New York after next trip." , 4 4 4 There's a new sea novel called A Convoy Through A Dream, by Scott Williamson, published by Macmillan Co., $3.50... Brother Fred Hethcoat, the oldtimer. writes from Galveston and says that for an SIU brother to be without his Union paper to read every week is like being in the desert without water. 4 4 4 This seems to be mail week. Brother Eddie Mooney suddenly postcards us from Venezuela saying he's finishing his fourth trip aboard the Alcoa Corsair as Chief Steward. He sends his best re­ gards to the brothers on the beach and those volunteering to help other unions in their beefs... The following brothers wiU be receiving the weekly LOG free of cost to their homes: George Gardner of Minnesota, Giles Quinn of Alabama, L. H. Pentecost of Florida, Lloyd Deen of Georgia, Richard Leikas of Arizona, lYancis Petitpas of California, Gene Jackson of North Carolina, Stephen Sopko of Pennsylvania, Frank Ralasia of Pennsylvania, William Parker of Florida, Victor Gilliland of Virginia. 4 4 4 ' A new furnover of oldiimers are in lown and here are most of them: H. Robinson, A. Burgos, J. H, Joy, J. Jaranilla. E. Blaha, John Stefanik, B. Charles. J. Weimer. L. Ellorin. J. Walsh, P. Norton, V. Holton, James Renard. H. C. Peterson, H. Morris. A. Schiavone, G. Bryan, C. E. Brady, J. Meeks, F. Mazet, W. Guenther, M. Ellsworth, Pat Nash. Know any of them? 4 4 4 Although Brother Ray Queen isn't a sea-lawyer he's still taU. tough and technically poetic, since he knows the classic works or the poets and has been versitile enough to have written some poems, too. The poem "He Learned About Women From Her" that we mentioned recently is a line from Rudyard Kipling's poem "To The Ladies," says Ray. By the way, he wants to know who wrote the poem "Inchcape Rock," which is about a ship that ran aground on a rock. Anybody know the post? • i?.P, ' 4 4^4 While more than twelve SIU ships are tied up, the battle of survival in the West Coast maritime strike (now eight weeks old) is changing its tune from the "freeze-up" waltz to a "hot agreement" polka. The MEBA has signed and the MFOWW probably will too. This leaves the CIO Cooks and Stewards and the CIO longshoremen still holding their political pink punching bags. Thus we see how the Taft-Hartley unionbusting law and the communists permanently wiped out thous­ ands of shipboard jobs for the majority of loyal American West Coast seamen—and destroyed the bargaining strength of these, unions. The shipowners wanted this. The SIU stands prepared against any such treacherous future. �Page Tan THE SEAFARERS LOG Fnday, November 5, 1948 SPEAKS Brother Says Patience Is A Must At Meetings NIGHT'LIFING ON "THE GREAT WHITE WAY •>* no chance to be presented to the membership. Under Robert's Rules of Or­ Furthermore, we give no der, it is the privilege of any chance to our Patrolmen and member attending our Union elected officials to answer unfair meetings to make a motion to criticism often mumbled by cer adjourn the meeting just as soon tain members in the Seafarers as the chairman and secretary We give no chance to our per are elected. Hawever, in a demo­ mitmen (who pay the same- dues and assessments as the bookmen) cratic organization such as the when we rush our meetings Seafarers, where it has been the through in the fashion of the policy of our membership to ex­ meeting of October 20th. They tend to our officials the courtesy have no possible chance of of permitting them to complete learning a thing about our Un­ the agenda. Last Wednesday ion structure and policies. That night's meeting unfortunately they deserve attention, surely no was a sharp break from our bonafide Seafarer can deny. sound policy of the past. I say, KEEP STEADY COURSE "unfortunately" because when we begin to rush through meet­ As a member of this organiza­ ings many important issues have tion for over five years, during A quartet of SIU oldtimers toured New York's "Great While Way" recently and at the which time I had the pleasure of Metropole posed for their pictures. Attraction at the Metropole is the floor show that is staged •seeing the Seafarers rise in in the center of the circular bar. Brothers are, left to right—Scotty, Matt Fields, William Wild strength, based on the just policy and Lou Galvani. of having all issues discussed pro and con' at our meetings, I say, let's not veer from the course of making our meetings constructive and instructive. To the Editor: tional costumes made of brightly stayed was approximately 20 feet To the Editor: ^ Up and down the coast in Let's give consideration to our beaded deerskin with their fea­ in diameter. The dirt floor was ^ every SIU Hall the membership elected officials by allowing them I am enclosing some snapshots ther-bedecked head dresses, they covered with a layer of straw is complaining about the cramp­ time to make a full report on taken during my recent risit to ;;;\;th;;*7e"rriSng7"67"course and over the straw rugs were ed conditions. Well, little or all issues. Also, let's keep the the Pendelton Round-Up, an they are all exceptionally easy­ placed that completely covered nothing has been said about the permitmen (our future bookmen) event of some importance to going, peaceful people, but it the straw. Beds were made up San Juan Hall. This little shack in mind before we try to rush most Westerners. I had never does not take a great deal of by placing mattresses against the been to the celebration before, imagination to be thankful that sides of the teepee, with the should be used to keep chickens the meeting through. or pigeons -in—not as a Union Since the beer.joints are open and of course neither had my you are viewing these people Jeet pointing toward the center Hall. until 4:00 A.M., none of us need friends, so it was quite a sight on paved streets in the year 1948, of the tent. There were about be in fear of hitting the sack for us. The little Indian girl rather than meeting them on the six of these beds to a teepee the When we hold a meeting, half with me was one of the "Prin­ western plains in the year 1848. size of the one we stayed in. of the Brothers are out in the without a last cold one. cesses" for the affair. street. The last meeting, I had Bill Dorann Although I was not sorry to TOURIST TRAP The Round-Up is an event to sit in the Dispatcher's chair have had the experience, still I My friends and I lived in asting four days, during which because of the lack of room up was glad when we all got back front. the atmosphere of the Old West Teepee Town during our stay at to town again and into my apart­ is recaptured, at least in part. Pendelton. Teepee Town is a The San Juan Hall is just as ment where there was a bath­ There ware parades through the village of Indian tents which important as any other Hall. In room and hot and cold water streets of the small town of springs up overnight during fact it is the opinion of the available with the turn of the i'endelton, Oregon, and the par­ Round-Up time. Tourists are al­ beachcombers that it is more tap, to say nothing of polished ticipants are dressed in the ways interested in the way the important than any other. Most Indians lived in the old days and floors instead of a straw mat. manner of the early days. of the time there are three or To the Editor: If I attend the Round-Up in The Indians lend a great deal this is supposed to represent just four ships in the port of San This is to inform you that on the future I will have a hotel that. of color and reality to the spec­ Juan, and being good Union room and let someone else have my way to New York, through Anyway, the teepee where we tacle. In fact, in their tradimen, the Brothers attend the the honor of re-living the. old meetings. It is pretty discourag­ Chicago, I stopped and convers­ days with an "Indian Princess." ing to have to stand out in the ed with a picket captain of the Now that it's over with, however, street when you hat^e an inter­ Chicago Typographical Union I can say that I had a wonderful est in your Union and want to Number 16, of 130 North Wells time. catch up on what is going on. I. H, Pepper Most of the Brothers want to Street, Chicago, Illinois. adjourn the meeting as soon as As the squads were changing, possible because they >feel so he invited me to come to their SALTY DICK FAN cramped and uncomfortable. Union Hall. There I met and SAYS FIZZ WON'T talked with Mr. Charles TamBIG EVENT birino, who is their picket com­ CRUMBLE CHOPPERS A new Hall with plenty of mitteeman, and works for the To the Editor: room to hold and conduct meet­ Chicago Herald American. ings and Union business would These men have been out on In reference to an article in mean more to the Union Bro­ strike since November. The TaftSalty Dick's column, "The Voice thers who use San Juan as their Hartley Law is giving these boys Of The Sea" in the Sept. 17 home port than if Don Q rum a lot of trouble and the papers edition of the LOG (Ed. Note: went down to 50 cents a quart. are trying to stop all union "Salty" quipped about certain The new Hall should have funds. This strike is being fought plenty of recreational facilities mostly in the courts. They would soft - drinks "softening the for Brothers waiting to ship out. be very glad to receive the teeth"), I would like to quote As it stands now, we have one SEAFARERS LOG and will send from page" 81 of the October • set of dominoes for all the their own Union literature. Coronet: Brothers on the beach. As for myself, I am heading "Dental authorities say there All you men who ship from for New York today and should is no such thing as 'soft' teeth. here should voice your opinion arrive Saturday. I hope shipping Examination of thousands of in the LOG. If you will do that is good, and that I can get out. teeth shows practically no dif­ 'and let the general membership Here's luck to all of the fellows! ference in structure or chemical know that we're stiU on the composition." C. Sypher map, we might get a new Hall down here. (Ed. Note: The Chicago Just thought you'd like to know. / ^ Patrick Dunphy Printer:^ will begin receiving Brother Pepper stands before a tepee with the Indian n. •— • San Juan, P.H. Irene Lukacs pnncess. . the LOG unr.:?diaiely.) To Ihe Editor: Brother Makes Plea For Hall In San Juan t'-7. Pepper Finds Teepee Life Hard On Paleface Chicago Typos Show Seafarer Strike Set-Up �Friday, Novetnbar 5, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Claims Skipper Is Killjoy Check |t—But Good the slop chest be­ To Otherwise Good Voyage foreCheck your boat sails. Make To the Editor: ; for throwing matches on the deck. But aside from him, the The Department Delegates of crewmembers and officers are a the SS Anni.ston City asked me pretty swell bunch of fellows. to write this letter, which we Vincent (Ke'lly) Keller Ship's Delegate hope will be published in the LOG in order to give the mem­ bership an idea of what it is like aboard one of the oldest Isthmian ships. 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. MEMBERS OF THE SYDNEY SHORT CREW The ship is all right but the Captain thinks he is the Al­ mighty himself. Here are some of the cute tricks that he bulls: He gets up at 5:00 A.M. with a full-dress uniform—white at that — and expounds to the wheelsman the virtues of the Isthmian seamen who sailed the ship before the Union came into the picture. He states that be­ fore men stayed aboard trip after trip; now they get off after each trip as if the ship had some kind of disease. Maybe it has with him aboard! He has stated that he could make the crew work sixteen hours a day if he wanted to. As far as overtime is concerned, there isn't any. The way he puts it, there will be plenty when the ship starts for home. Of course this will be just to make the ship look pretty for the owners when we get back, so that he will get a pat on the back as he is expecting. But for the present the crew has to live on a filthy ship! Four members of the Sydney Short, Alcoa, crew, which recently paid off in New Orleans. Left to right—Chief Cook Mack, Bosun, Chilism and Laverick. Pictures were sent in by Bull Sheppard, N.O. Agent. 4- HANDS ARE TIED Though the Chief Mate is a pretty good guy, the Old Man is holding him back so that he has his hands tied. The ship is in such bad condition that it would make a tramp look like the Queen Mary. The Bosun tried to get the Old Man to give out some overtime to get the ship into shape so the men could live like human beings, but that was no dice. The Old Man won't let him break out any of the gang to clean her up. He keeps telling the Bosun about the company's economy With a n}op and paint brush program—in the meantime, the two Short crewmen give the ship continues to look like a deck a soogeeing and swab­ floating junk pile. The Old Man has even as­ bing. Men are Tony Carreuio, serted that he can log a man AB, and George Gierchic, OS. SIU Men Find Honduran Ship Rugged In Georgetown, B. G. we boarded the Alcoa Pointer on a We take great pride in writ­ visit, and were made to feel at ing to you about an incident in home. After living under the which the unity of the SIU has conditions that prevailed on the again been upheld. A Brother Dolly Madison — namely the Is a Brother regardless whether wages, lack of overtime, poor it be on land or St sea, from the sanitary conditions, and above same ship or another. all the grub—we were not sur­ During the last slump of ship­ prised that the boys felt kind of ping in Mobile, hundreds of I sorry for us. Brothers were stuck on the j Thanks to the swell fellows on beach. Many of these were per- I this ship, headed by "Goldy" jmitmen and of these, quite a few Goldsmith, Chief Steward, our were aliens. mental depression " was immedi­ Every seaman is more or less ately relieved. familiar with the immigration This voluntary action of our laws, and knows that an alien Brothers, was greatly appreciated has but 29 days ashore. Quite beyond what anyone can imagine a few of these found themselves —which goes to prove the unity, in deep water. It was a question benevolence and understanding of a ship or deportation. that the SIU preaches and prac­ Under these circumstances four tices. , alien Brothers — all in good Through this letter we wish to standing—signed on a Honduran express pur gratitude for the ship, the SS Dolly Madison. Con­ unity of the greatest seaman's ditions aboard this ship Were Union in the world! bbviously not anywhere near tl^ Rafael Ganiz Standard maintained aboard SIU . ' Charles T. Ganiz fcohtrdcted ships; but no other Alphonso Teodorini kltefnative was offered. It was Gerard- Ateen a questibii" of having to go. To the Editor: Delegate Wins Medical Aid For Man Skipper Rebuffed To the Editor: This is a harp and barking beef from the Alcoa Pioneer about the hard time some of the crewmembers, v/ho have become ill, have had in obtaining medi­ cal attention. One Brother, the Bedroom Utility developed external hemorroids that were so bad he could hardly navigate. Another Brother, the Utility Messman, fell down a nine or ten rung ladder with a big bag of laundry on his shoulders, and bruised and sprained his back so badly that he could not bend over to take off his .shoes. After much debate between the Stewards Delegate, Jimmie Prestwood, and the Captain, the Skipper finally called a doctor— the Company doctor at that. The medico stated that both men should be hospitalized. However, the next morning when the Brothers were ready to go * to the hospital, he changed his mind, and stated that they were both fit for sea duty. Prestwood, in his capacity as Delegate, then went to the Cap­ tain (sometimes called Preacher Pembrooke) and demanded that the two men be sent to the Pub- Heyward Crew Recommends Trieste For Enjoyable Time To the Editor: We, the crew of the SS Thomas Heyward, wish to de­ clare ourselves as one satisfied crew! Now that we are com­ pleting one of a number of voyages on this vessel, we will start by letting the membership know that we all have a high esteem for the Master of this steamboat. Captain Royace H. Graham of Mobile, Alabama. A Skipper who is tolerant and understanding, he will always have the respect of the entire crew. Now that he is going on vaca­ tion, we wish him the best of luck and a wonderful time. We have found the Mates, too, to be good Joe's, and we want to thank them for their coopera­ tion. And now a word about the crew: The Steward, Jimmy Ro­ wan, has proven to be not only a good Steward, but a friend and Grundy Crewmember Page Eleven lie Health clinic for examina­ tion. The request was emphatic­ ally refused, Prestwood then took the BR to the American Consul in Mon­ treal, Canada, and the SIU Rep­ resentative, Brother McDonald, went along. Later that evening the BR was taken to the Public Health clinic. The medico there stated that both men were okay for sea duty, but that they should take it easy. He instruct­ ed the Utility Messman to have his back strapped very tightly for quite a while. The vessel then went to Hali­ fax. A day before departure, the BR doubled up in a spasm from the pain in 'his back. Prestwood was called into the foc'sle and upon .seeing the Brother in such pain and unable to talk, he went immediately to the Skipper and 2nd Mate, and requested an am­ bulance at once. The Captain said that he had an appointment with the doctor at 2 P.M. It was then 12:15 P.M., and Prestwood insisted that the boy needed medical attention at once and not an hour or two later. When he asked the Cap- \$ THERE- A •pOCTOT^ IH •Wt£--rtOU^£-/ pal. In the galley we have A. M. Hakelberg, Chief Cook; J. W. Eichenberg, Night Cook and Baker, and Jimmy "Knot Head" Jackson, Third Cook. No beefs, no complaints. The food is tops. We have just left Trieste which we found to be a swell port wher^ we all had a fine time. We recommend it to all for wine, women and song. It can be seen from the draw list of this vessel -that the crew of the Thomas Heyward bought their share of stock in the fair city of Trieste. tain's permission to take the man to the hospital or to a doc­ tor, he was given an order to leave the man alone. After some exchange of words between the Steward and Prest­ wood, the Captain gave his per­ mission. When the doctor saw the man, he ordered him hospi_ talized. SCALPED 'EM I The Utility Messman, after be­ We were very fortunate to ing taped up around his back have several tonsorial artists and belly, has stayed aboard and aboard. Inclosed is a photograph tried to do his work; but will that gives a sample of their probably liave to hit the hospi­ handiwork on the way over. tal upon arrival in the Stales. A Anyone wishing to risk the few other incidents have occur­ shears of these artists—who are red in regards to medical atten­ all book members—may contact tion; but we will take those beefs into the port of payoff them aboard ship. We will hit the States in a along with this one. typical SIU ship: in good shape SET-UP A FARCE and without beefs of any kind. Brother Editor, the medical Larry Bergren, set-up on this ship is really a Engine Delegate farce, and the SEAFARERS LOG Jimmy Slavin. is our way of informing the Deck Delegate whole membership. The 2nd Willie Forney. Mate, who handles the medical Stewards Delegate chest, seems to have the feeling James Eichenberg, that he is paying for the sup­ Ship's Delegate plies out of .his own pocket. If one of us should happen to break a leg, he is apt to give you three CC pills and then break your arms doing hand­ 1. 5 buildings springs to the rest room. From the look of matters, we'd sug­ 2. sol gest that we paint a hospital 3. 663 feet, 6 inches cross on the'port side, starboard side, and on the smoke stack 4. August and the Charlie Noble (if we 5. July had one on this tub). Otherwise things are going 6. $237.29 fairly smooth, except the usual and very rancid beef that is 7. 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM always on this vessel: namely 8. Detroit Tigers the dictatorial policies of the Chief Engineer. 9. March J. H. Gleason 10. F. D. Roosevelt Black Gang Delegate Quiz Answers Anthony (Tony) Parker, crewmember of the Felix Grundy, gives the photog­ rapher e big smUe. Tony is one of two Parker brothers in the Union, his brother Gil­ bert being an SIU oldtimer. ..•w® I •Sjjl �Pag» Twrtvv TUE SEAFARERS Retired Member Asks Draft Status Of Wartime Seamen Friday, NoTembtr 5/19t8 LOG GUESTS AT "DIRTY DICK'S" IN NASSAU wm To the Editor: of our famous generals during the I am a retired bookman of the _ invasion , , of . Normandy, and , SUP, but I have done most of afterwards about the work the my shipping on SIU ships and ."merchant marine did m supplyon the East Coast. The war in-,^"® the men that hit the beaches? would suggest that since this terrupted my plan to go to' 'bill is open-for amendment, that go back to school. some of the men that are in­ I have been, however, receiv- terested should write to their •ing the LOG for over a year j Congressmen. But don't ask them now and I want to say that I j think it IS a fine paper, well found out they will get no more adapted to the needs of Union information than they could get seamen both on shore and aboard from the daily paper. ship. I find it an excellent way . Herbert M. Widdowson to keep in contact with what (Ed. Note: As things now the SIU is doing, as well as to keep track of some of them stand the status of each indi­ men that I shipped with and vidual seamen, active or re­ tired is entirely in the hands vessels that I sailed. of his local draft hoard. A Before I go any further number of articles have been though, I would like to state Entering into the gay whirl of Bahama society. Bob High published in recent issues of the purpose of this letter: I am and Frenchy Ruf take in a festive evening at the well-known sure that most people have heard the LOG on this subject. The Nassau nitery, "Dirty Dick's." In the note which was enclosed the phrase, "Write to your con­ July 30 issue carried the story with the picture, their companions were described at "sea­ gressman." Well I did just that of the action of our Secretaryworthy friends." Brothers High and Ruf were crewmembers of and requested an answer to a Treasurer in wiring President the Evangeline at the time. question I think is of interest to Truman urging him to "in­ most seamen. I asked that sea­ struct Director of Selective men who have served as much Service to grant draft exemp­ time on the ships as others serv­ tion to U.S. seamen who ed in the armed service be sailed our nation's vessels and classed as exempt from this new thus kept democracy's life­ taxpayers burden known as the lines open under enemy fire in Selective Service Act. Well, the World War II." physicians and pretty nurses To the Editor: (On the front page of the answer that I got was a fine made their improvement almost It is about time that Brothers miraculously fast. example of evasion, or else he LOG for Sept. 10 is an ar­ just didn't know what was going ticle giving the information ashore found out about the As for the Steward Depart­ that the matter is being left maiden voyage of the SS Steel on in Congress. ment, we have yet to find out to the local boards.) STILL IN DITHER for whom we are working—the Voyager. It seems that no one knows Things went swell all the way Steward or the Captain. The Steward has been with Isthmian as yet what the status will be Asks Friends over to Arabia, but after arrival for many years and is so indoc­ for merchant seamen living on To Write Him a couple of Brothers became trinated with their anti-union shore whether they have their To the Editor: very sick. One AB who was policies that he is almost beyond certificate of continuous service I have been in the hospital quite ill with yellow jaundice hope. The Captain winds him or not. So now I am doing what I here at Brighton since May 28, waited in the intense heat be­ up every morning and he goes should have done in the first 1947. Time is heavy on one's till he runs down, then heads off place, namely write to the LOG hands while recuperating, and fore being admitted to the hos­ to bed. where I know I will get the |-I would enjoy very much hear- pital. Another Brother, after SCRATCH ONE score, if any information is ing from SIU members and haying the Mate and Master use their phony remedies for two friends. Drop me a card br let­ available on the matter. The Saloon Pantryman drop­ Will we be subjected to the ter if you have a spare mo- weeks, become so sick that he ped and broke a couple of dishes was sent to the hospital too. Brass Hats' control again as we ^ ment. and was informed by the Mas­ After being admitted to the ter that every such incident J. C. Hensley were in World War II? Do the U.S. Marine Hospital hospital, both found conditions shortens the life of the SIU. Brass Hats in the Government extremely up to date. Fine Down below the officers have no Brighton. Mass. forget what was said by one more authority than a first trip Wiper. The Chief Engineer prac­ YOU <5UY$ ALWAYS TALK ABCHJT THf FAI^ tically lives in the engine room, , YOUW GONNA HAVE-.WELL,I ALREADY GOT MINE!! ACCORDING TO HINV. and has to okay even the most FfRT/LE IN TH' Vi?RU)... LAST YEAR IITH' MARSHALL PUM trivial orders before then can RAKED 20,000 WJSHELS OF T0MAT(£?f5 816 AS PUWKINSr CAN GET ALONG ON be executed. Thus the Oilers AND 5,000 TON 0'WTATOES BIOOER'N'STUD UNKS... MDW JUST WHAT COMES have the same problem as the TAKIAlYHfRD OF LIVESTOCK-WHY 160T ORE COW FROM HIS FARIYV... men in the Stewards Department ALONE THAT GIVES 2S GALLON OF MILK A DAY— , THE m SCIENTISTS COME FROM ALL OVER TO STUDY in that they never know for HER.....OFCOUI^E MY WIFE MANA6CS MY PLACE whom they are working the First WHILE I'M AWAY-MY ESTATE IS Assistant or the Chief Engineer. , CALLED-ROCK CANDY ACRES"— At first it was not surprising \ NOW TAKE MY POULTRY.. ETC,ETC. to see the Captain on deck, but ' it didn't take the Bosun long to THAT AIN'T A FARMget this straightened out. THAT'S A Well, fellows, it is getting late MONOPOLY \ and this message has to be in the ON THE \ o mail very shortly, so will sign PRODUCE off. M.ARKET. Crew of SS Steel Voyager Port Said. Egypt Racing Tankers By WANDERING SEAFARER Here's to the racing tankers Beating up the coast. Loaded with gas for the cities. To these I give a toast. Here's to the crews who man them. On these modern life depends: The millions of cars on high­ ways. All these the tankers tend. Through storms and calms They plunge upon their way To God-forsaken oil docks Where towns are miles away. The seamen on the tanker decks Gaze wistfully on the shore. As the Mate posts up the message. "We sail in four hours more." Voyager's Divided Command Makes Maiden Trip Rugged Ah, restless are the tankers As they shuttle on the coasts. Full-laden with sinews of power— To the crews I raise a toast. Oh. hearts and home are far away. Though they be e'er so near; There's no time for a shore leave To visit loved ones dear. It's in and out. It's up and go! Forever on your way; The power .and heat for our cities— No time is there to stay. So here's to the tanker crew­ men. Here's to their lonely lives. Here's to their wives and children. Here's to the SIU drivel 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 completion of the overtime work. As soon as the penally 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 hours before the ship makes port. J Praise Staff Of San Juan Hospital To the Editor: We would like for you to print this article in the LOG; We, the patients of the US Marine Hospital at San Juan, Puerto Rico, thank the crew of the SS Morning Light, of the Attention Members! All applications for unemploy­ ment insurance in New York City must be made through the offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ stead of the District offices, at formerly. Waterman Steamship Company, for their kind attention at the time that we needed.it, and espe­ cially for the cigarettes and fruit they brought us. Thanks to the US Marine Hos­ pital Doctors M. S. Cashion, Springer, Lemon, and Coca-Mir, and to the Staff Nurses and em­ ployees, we are getting the best of treatment and attention; Thanks to all. R. Seijo Eugene B. Holmes William Sullivan Rafael Torres Juan R. Pagan » James R. Gamer IF MY URGCAUY HU6BAND W^ULD fTAY HOMF mETEAD PLAYING THE ABSENTEE LANDLOW,I MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET SOlAEfHiNd DONE AROUND THIS ROCKBOUND PLACE. me ni(«A-scABU| COUNTRY BEFORE.. ITMU6T HAVE BEEN CARRIED IN BY S<W.EOilEj^H^ECTeD VYITH A Yf (imilE, BACK ff mK CWDY iUCftESl SClEHTlSrl �Friday. Novembar 5. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen Membership Comments On Transportation Rule Fairisle Crewmembers Seek Time Extension In Ruling To the Editor: Since the Union rule calling for men to take transportation money and pile off after a trip ending in a port other than the payoff port went into effect, many opinions pro and con have been express­ ed in the LOG and at membership meetings. On this page is a sampling of member­ ship opinions. Argu­ ments for and against the rule are given al­ most equal space. Bro­ thers having points to add on the subject are urged to write to the SEAFARERS LOG. Believe Sacrifice Small, Gain Great Under SIU Rule department—be allowed to sail To Ihe Editor: get their ships back to the port on each SIU ship, so as to give of signing on. But if we let the As th^ LOG requested the them .a break in these tough We have been reading the let­ transportation clause lapse by opinion of SIU members regard­ times. ters in recent LOGs registering not taking our money, the com­ ing the transportation clause in kicks about the transportation We believe that each member panies will be glad to forget the new contract, we of the should be allowed to sail foreign ruling and as near as we can about it. Stewards Department of the SB for a period of at least sixty figure it all boils down to this: Fairisle wish to express our ver­ days when transportation is in­ It is plain to see that in the A lot of guys seem to think they sion of that clause. majority of SIU payoffs no trans­ are going to be in for onevolved, and not longer than six month trips, and two months on portation is involved. But in Shipping has been very slow, months on coastwise or near-for­ those where it is involved, the the beach from now on. as we all know, and it has been eign ships or intercoastals. present ruling requiring all to The fact of the matter, how­ necessary for some key men, Two short foreign trips will ever, is quite the opposite. Most take their transportation money such as Cooks, Stewards and take a little longer than sixty ships are on regular runs. Be­ and re-register at the Hall, first Bakers to remain on the beach days, but at least the member sides, since the contract calls for of all insures that the company for six or eight weeks. will have a few dollars to take the company to pay the trans­ fulfills the full meaning of the When they ship out after that home. On coastwise ships portation of the crews back to contract without getting any period—and it often is even he wiU have " the choice of at the area from which they ship­ kickbacks; and secondly it longer—they usually leave debts least two calls in his home port. ped, the companies do the best means a greater job turnover and In submitting this opinion, we and obligations which are diffi­ they can at the present time to resulting benefit to shipping cult for them and their families hope it will be of help in work­ generally. ing out a solution that will to adjust. We understand that this clause benefit the membership as a ALL BENEFICIAL works for the welfare of the whole and clear up the present Every one of these results is members as a whole, which is misunderstandings. beneficial to the Union. Every To the Editor: takes away that for which we Robert D. Phifer Unionism at its best; however, one of them is fair to one and fought: job security. Where does T. Herein the Union stands for job security, I first went to sea in the year all alike. If you happen to be the vacation clause do us any P. H. LaCoste and a member in good standing 1929. Things were bad in those one of the few Brothers asked good now if this ruling stays in Ralph Weeks should have the right to work at times, but as the years rolled at some time to get off a ship effect? I, as well as a lot of John Dawning his trade for a reasonable length by, the seamen's unions grew when you would rather make others, might as weU give up stronger, and conditions and of time. I another trip, just remember that foreign runs and stay coastwise. wages began improving. Job We feel that this ruling will you have the same chance to be EXPRESS VIEWS security, vacation clauses, over­ drive members into other lines one of the Brothers helped off time, and the unheard of time If enough men will write into of employment, and force a lot off on Sunday at sea came into the LOG expressing their views the beach by it. of brothers to retire their books. being. it might come to a head so that Let's not undermine the spirit This we feel is not good for the But now as I write this I am we can change this provision. and smooth operation of our Union. Yet it must be cealized sore as a boil over the part in It is my opinion that we should agreement by making 60 day or that under the present conditions the new agreement providing at least leave it up to each man 90 day exception. If you happen many cannot support their fam­ To the Editor: ilies or pay their debts. Considering the current dis­ that we have to get off the ship if he wants to accept or reject someday to be one of the few cussion of the transportation when transportation is involved. the transportation; or at least Brothers asked to make this SEES SWITCH-UP ruling, it is felt that by speed­ We give permitmen 60 days on we should give a man 90 days small sacrifice of getting off, just If a bookman joins a ship in ing up the turnover on the coastwise ships, and a round on a ship. I urge every member remember that it is a mighty the Gulf, after waiting for .six or ships a more equal distribution trip iri foreign runs; but we now to write to the LOG and voice small sacrifice compared to the sacrifices that have gone into eight weeks, and makes a short of jobs is achieved which is fair put ourselves—^that is bookmen his opinion on this matter. —in the same position. Suppose A lot of the members who building of our Union and its to all and increases the job se­ foreign trip and returns to New voted Yes for this didn't know we sign on in Boston on a fast conditions—and very possibly is curity of the membership as a York or Philadelphia, he must, run to Europe and pay off in what they were voting for. Let's small compared to the sacrifices at present, get off with his trans­ whole. portation money. In most cases, Therefore, we, the undersigned, Mobile. This will be a trip of rectify this mistake, and not we may all have to make in the however, he will not have hage agreed that all men who about 29 days. We have to get have the NMU laughing at us future to maintain them. for the foolish thing we voted enough money to afford to re­ are offered transportation to the off as well as the permitmen. Let's train our guns on Union* for. T. Fleming This part in the agreement turn to his home port, so this original port of signing on shall conditions, and then stick by puts a Gulf crew in the Coast accept it and pay off of the them. , ^ FIVE BRIGHT SPOTS ON THE HEYWARD ports, and a coast crew in the ship, thus giving the rest of the Trevor H. Little Gulf, membership a chance to make a Jessie F. Helms Of course it would be selfish living. Blackie Colucci for a man to stay on one ship signed by: Robert J. Sojka for an unreasonable length of Daniel W. Lippy. Michael J. time when there are many book­ Pugaczewski. Harry E. Mossburg. men and permit men (who will Jr.. Clyde W. Baumgardner. Otto someday be full members) on the F. Shumacher. Robert R. Newell. beach and at their wits ends. Clyde Baumgardner. Jr.. Robert Incidentally, we would like to L. Miller, Robert J. Aumiller. ill recommend right here that at Jacole Cook. Dorsey Paugh. least three permits—one in each Says Security Is Lessened Feel Measure Boosts Security Through Turnover Say New Rule Brightens Job Picture In Ports Voices Opinion Asks Six Weeks Allowance In Enforcing Rule To the Editor: Hi r I illil To the Editor: Brother Shelly White, by­ passed in last week's Inquir­ ing Photographer, says he's happy aboard ship when the quarters are comfortable and tka crew level-headed. Good food. too. is' a morale booster, he says. In my letter on transportation payoffs that was printed in the LOG of July 2, I stated that the shipping rules should re­ quire a man paying off with transportation to register and get his job off the board SIU style. Instill think that the resolu­ tion should stay as it is, for we have fought a long and hard battle for the present condition; but an exception should be made in cases where the trip has been less than six weeks. As things have worked out under current shipping condi­ tions, a man often has to wait very long time to get a ship and it often Avorks a real hard­ ship when he has to get off at the end of an unusually short trip. Hanzy M. Robinion sis siis mm Baring their pales to the sim. five Thomas Heyward Sea­ farers attest to the "tonsorial artist" on the ship. Looks like the barber is a guy who believes in going whole hog. The boys are identified as. left to right, back row—^Andreshak. DM; Don Johns. Pantryman; utd J. M. Eichenberg, Night Cook-Baker. Kneeling are Jimmy Sla'vin. AB; and "Knot Head" Jackson. 3rd Cook. It seems to us that the mem­ bership has a mighty good thing in this ruling that requires those who have transportation coming to take it and re-register at the Hall. It is fair to all alike, for if the ruling catches you short one trip by creating more jobs on the board, it will help you out the next time you are on the beach. So let's not toss it aside just because there are a few beefs. Chances are those who squawk now when they are asked to re-register will be beliind it, too, when they realize how much it means to the total job picture in the Branches. It's a good move that let's every member have an even break, is our verdict! Let's keep it. F. Hatgimisios Knul Fyhn P. J. McCama 1 �Page Fourteen THE S E A F AH E RS Friday, November 5. 1948 LOG 'Deep Sea Fotogs' Click On Cape Race Going a step further than the average photographyminded Seafarer, a couple of the lads aboard the SS Cape Race have rigged themselves a small but complete. photo­ graphic enterprise equipped to handle all operations, from the "shooting" of subjects to the delivery of enlarged prints. The shipboard studio is owned and operated by the partnership of Bill Nicholson and E. B. (Mac) McAuley. •• - ..^1^ jill V When the two Seafarers decided to combine their talents and knowledge, they aptly named the business the "Deep Sea Photo Service." Brother McAuley's picture-taking should be familiar to readers of the LOG. In the past few years he's come up with some highly dramatic sea shots. Last year, in fact, "Mac" scored a neat photographic scoop aboard the tanker Newhall Hills, shortly after she was cut in two by an explosion touched off by a collision with a small craft in the English Channel. Lensman McAuley's shots were bought up by a photo service and were seen the next day by millions of newspaper readers throughout the U.S. So far, the "Deep Sea Photo Service" is happy to report, pictures taken aboard the Cape Race have a very peaceful note—^somewhat like the ones appearing on this page. The Nicholson-McAuley firm is specializing these days in portrait and candid shots. "Hold still, please.". Even the Galley Gang smiles ior the Cape Race's "Deep Sea" lensmen. Kneeling (left to right): J. Lancaster, Steward; W. J. DownSr MM, and Joe Wendt, Oh. Cook. Middle row (left to right): Bill Ranew, Saloon Pantryman; Johnny Coxwell, Saloon MM; "Mac" Skiltlethorpe, Galleyman; "Whitey" Pittman, BR. Rear row (left to right): Joe Wilszak, Nt. Cook and Baker; Clyde Kriss, Second Cook, and J. W. Short, Crew Pantryman. l-fciv While other half of the team clicks camera shutter. Brother McAuley (center). Oiler and Ship's Delegate, puts on a Sunday smile. He's flanked by "Rags" Reinholdt (left), FWT, and L. W. Davenport, Second Assistant. These Cape Race poker players put their cards on the table—and smile when they do. Starting with beaming "Hunkie" Wilszak (nearest camera), seated clockwise around table are Whitey Pittman, Jack Henley, Tex Ringo and Joe Wendt. K-'' IB' I fx.'^ Even the fotog gets in the pic. Bill Nicholson (left), a Chief Electrician, replaces, field coil with the aid of Bill Holloway. Lads look pooped because they had been working 26 hours to finish job before vessel left Bremen. And here are the old pros in action. While Brother Nicholson (right) sets up lights and arranges camera position, partner McAuley prepares to tajce light reading with photo­ electric mefer. The "Deep Sea" boys know what they're doing. �T HE S E A FAR: ERS LOG Friday. I^OTember 5. 1^8 NOTICE Marymar Crewinen POINT VINCENTE Page Fifteen Seamen Have Fair Chance Of Deferment From Draft M/V TAG KNOT JULY, 1948 Will any and all crewmembers Will any of the crewmembers All men whe were who were on board the above who were on board the MV By JOSEPH VOLPIAN vessel when it salvaged and Tag Knot, of the American crewmembers of the SS Special Services Representalive towed the SS Evergreen State, Hawaiian SS Co., on or about Marymar, Calmar SS March 16, 1947, when Carroll on or about August 7, 1947, Inquiries on seamen's status in out that he would lose both his after she lost her propeller 1980 E. Cardwell was killed aboard Company, in July, 1948 the draft continue to pour into labor and a big financial invest­ miles East of Cape Henry, Vir­ said vessel, please communicate are urged to get in Headquarters, and the answer to ment, and would thereby suffer ginia while en route from Rouen, with Herman N. Rabson at the touch with Ben Sterl­ all, of them remains the same: great hardship. France, to Hampton Roads, kind­ offices of Benjamin B. Sterling, It's up to your local draft board. If a draft board drafts a seaman ly get in touch with Abe Rap- Room 1711, 42 Broadway, New ing, 42 Broadway, New In other words, nobody can be with a war record anyway, ha paport at the offices of Benja­ York 4, N. Y. It is important York City. This con­ guaranteed exemption from the still has a chance to miss the min B. Sterling, Room 1711^, 42 that F. H. Garreison, Bosun; H. draft because he is or was a Army, by appealing the decision Broadway, New York 4, N.. Y., Lagan, Carpenter, and R. M. cerns a matter of the merchant seamen even if he to a review board. either by mail, phone or in per­ Curtice, Chief Mate, contact the greatest importance to sailed throughout the war. To the appeal board he can above office in regard to this son. Important. the Union. If any are claim skill in a vital defense in­ However, this does not mean matter. 4. 4. dustry, namely seafaring, and unable to get to New that merchant seamen are auto­ can declare 4 t GREAT ISSAC that he stands ready matically drafted. Some draft CHARLES McMAHON York, they should wire to return to the sea in a national boards are exempting men who Will any and all crewmembers The seabag you left aboard the who were on board the 'above SS Noonday is being held for or call Mr. Sterling. sailed through the war and can emergency. bring a Certificate of Substan­ If he is sailing at present, he vessel when she salvaged and you in the Boston Hall. His phone number is tially Continuous' Service, or are can claim deferment on the towed the T-2 Tanker, SS Casa 4 4 4 DIgby 4-7830. exempting seamen on other ground that he is already work­ Grande, after her main engine J. ARAYA. No. 39948 grounds. On the other hand, ing in a vital industry whether burned out off the Virginia See the Bookkeeper, Sixth some draft boards are paying no he sailed during the wgr or not. Capes on December 9-10, 1946, Deck, 51 Beaver Street, to pick attention at all to a seaman's war and towed her into Norfolk, get up receipt number c-75593. There are still rumors that record or anything else about seamen with war records will in touch with Abe Rappaport him. at the offices of Benjamin B. eventually get a blanket deter­ GILBERT G. PARKER No seaman should be discour­ Sterling, Room 1711, 42 Broad­ ment. But we have been hear­ Write home as soon as pos­ way, New York 4, N.Y., either sible. Your mother is worried aged, however, ju.st because he ing these rumors since the draft by mail, phone, or in person. and would like to hear from receives a notice from his draft act was first passed and little Important. you. 410 Pack Avenue, Savan­ board to report for a physical store can be set in them. examination. nah, Georgia. The rumors did not prevent a HERE'S WAY merchant seaman with four years 4 4 4 JOHN H. GOOLDY NEW YORK Here is the way seamen should of war service from being the Your mother is very anxious go about claiming deferment. first man drafted in New York SS TRINITY SIU, A&G District F. Bloom. $3.00; E. Fritz, $2.00; T. to have you contact her. There are several clauses in the City. F. Hale. $6.00; H. J. Mathiesen, $3.00; 4 4 4 The best thing any seaman can BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. draft act which give seamen a W. Bcnish, $5.00; J. E. Rivers.B $5.00; TONY KIISKA William Reiitz, Asent Mulberry 4S40 do is follow the procedure out­ chance to avoid doing 21 months H. Ekker, $6.00; Wm. H. Bausinger, BOSTON ' 276 State St. Contact your friend, Paul Lee, in the Army, whether they sailed lined above. $2.00; K. A. Kasemets, $8.00; 1. E. C. £1 B. Tjllcy, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Carolusson. $2.00; A. Fancellu, $5.00; 3626—O Street, NW, Washing­ in the war or not. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 E. C. Eaton, $5.00; C. Nowakunski, ton, D.C. GALVESTON 308'/i—23rd St. If he did sail between Pearl $4.00; W. L. Dolberry, $5.00; E. R. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 4 4 4 Harbor and V-J Day, a man Perez, $5.00; L. C. Barnes, $3.00; W. MOBILE . 1 South Lawrence St. GEORGE W. HALLENBECK should be sure he has his Cer­ Irvin, $7.00; J. R. Cleater, $5.00; R. E. Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 It is important that you con­ tificate of Substantially Continu­ Haney, $3.00; J. Livanos, $2.00; M. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Melis. $7.00; J. K. Robson, $10.00; A. tact Curtis and Warren, Attor­ £; Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 ous Service, which he can ob­ Myhre, $6.00; W. McCullough. $7.00; neys, Coxsackie, New York, re­ This week six more compan­ NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. tain from the Maritime Commis­ F. J. Morris. $7.00; J. Valenti, $?.00: ies signed SIU contract renewals, garding the estate of your Aunt, Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 E. H. Lecer, $7.00. • sion. This certificate is the mer­ NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. calling for the wage increases Catherine E. Hallenbeck. SS COLABEE chant marine equivalent to a Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 and other gains won in Sep­ P. Emil, $3.00. 4 4 4 discharge from the Army or PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. SS KYSKA tember from the Atlantic & Gulf JOSEPH T. VAUGHN Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Navy. R. D. Niedcrmeyer, $2.00; . A. Uhler, Ship Operators Association and Please get in contact with SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. A seaman can protest that he $3.00; W. H. Howell, $4.00: P. C. Du­ Sieve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 val, $2.00; S. Yurgawicz, $5.00; F. Jeanne. She is very anxious to volunteered for the merchant five tanker companies. SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Bonefont, $2.00: H. B. Cook, $2.00; A. hear from you. Rentz. The Seatrade Corporation service during the war in the Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Obannion, $3.00; J. A. Pilutis, $2.00; 4 4 4 signed both the tanker and the SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. same spirit in which he might A, Borjer, $2.00; E. R. Ceccato, $5.00; DON J. PEURALA dry-cargo agreements, since it Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 have volunteei-ed for the Army, A. Danzi, $2.00; G. McCall, $3.00; S. Your mother's new address is TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. operates both types of ships. E. Walsh. $2.00; R. W. Larson, $3.00; Navy, Coast Guard or Marines, R.. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 10th Street. She Wm. H. Moody, $2.00; T. F. Shea, 1306 South Signing tanker agreements and perhaps that by so doing HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. $5.00; R. L. Allen. $2.00; S. Volpi, would like very much to hear were Philadelphia Marine Cor­ he had to forego to school. HAnover 2-2784 $1.00; R. LiPari, $2.00; A. A. Wil­ from you. poration, American Tramp Ship­ If he left the sea at the end liams, $1.00; C. Nelson, $2.00; E. TocSECRETARY-TREASURER 4 4 4 ping & Development Corpora­ co, $2.00; R. Carriz, $2.00; I. J. Ramos, Paul Hall of the war, he can say that he GENE ASHTON $2.00; T. D. Reilly, $2.00; C. Collins, tion, Metro Petroleum Corpora­ DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Norman Currier asks you to had to start life all over again tion, U.S. Waterways and Palmer $2.00. Lindsey Williams SS STEEL RECORDER communicate with him at 927 just as did a veteran of the Shipping Corporation. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Pranski, $5.00; H. Nickolso^, Amsterdam Avenue, New York. armed services. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler $5.00; J. Rubinskas, $2.00; S. Celeste, Negotiations are now in pro­ We have advised one former Phone—Monument 3-1134. Joseph Volpian $1.00: T. F. Mungo, $2.00; W. BanowSeafarer, who is building a house gress with the remaining com­ 4 4 4 ski. $2.00; C. M. Peterson, $5.00; W. and who has been called for his panies which have not yet G. .Adams. $3.00; F. A. Griffin, $2.00;. WILLIAM G. ADAMS SUP Wm. H. Hall, $1.00. Write your sister at P.O. Box physical examination, to point'signed for the new increases. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St SS LOYOLA VICTORY 1793, Oakland, California, or call Phone 5-8777 P. J. Galla, $1.00; K. J. Weekes, PORTLAND lll'W. Burnside.St. $1.00; J. O. Miller, $2.00; D. J. Ro- HUmbolt 3-8900. Beacon 4336 malo, $1.00; C. W. Maynard, $1.00; M. 4 4 4 RICHMOND, Calif. 257 Sth St. McMillan, $1.00; E. F. Bobinski, $5.00. LAWRENCE GIGLIO Phone 2599 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ SS EVANGELINE NICHOLAS SAZIO SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. J. H. Dubose, $2.00; B. High, $3.00; farers International Union is available to all members who wish Contact Attorney Ben Sterl­ Douglas 2-8363 J. Bernard, $2.00; F. Peskuric, $1.00; to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of SEATTLE 88 Seneca St. S. C. While, $2.00; W. V. Masi, $1.00; ing, 42 Broadway^ New York, their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Main 0290 V. L. Burke. $1.00. concerning the settlement of your the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every WILMINGTON ..... ,440 Avalon Blvd. SS CHRISANTHY STAR case. Terminal 4-3131 T. Saizarulo, $6.00; E. Krell, $10.00; SIU branch for this purpose. W. Lewis, $5.00; F. H. Ostle, $5.00; T. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Tichenor, $10.00; R. Russell. $5.00; C. Gt. Lakes District hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Konstantaras, $10.00; Kyqie, $10.00; L. BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 E. Brown, $3.00; A. P. O'Neil, $10.00; which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. F. J. Albre, $2.00; A. B. W. Hansen, To speed up as much as Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Phone: Essex 2410 $5.00; P. Prevas, $5.00; D. Faugh, possible the appearance in CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. $5.00; S. Brenna, $10.00; J. M. Burk, PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION I Ihe LOG a digest of fheir Main 0147 $2.00; D. Johnson, $5.00; W. J. Westcott. $5.00; R. SIpe. $5.00: J. Cook. DETROIT loss Third St. shipboard proceedings all Cadillac 6857 $4.00; W. V. Horton, $5.00; H. Witt, crews are advised to send To the Editor: DULUTH 831 W. Michigan St. $3.00; D. W. Lippy, $5.00. copies of their minutes direct • SS JAMES JACKSON I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Melrose 4110 J. C. Reynolds, $2.00; E. Bergerson, to the Ediior« Seafarers Log, TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Garfield 2112 $2.00; W. L. May, $2.00; F. B. Shinault, 51 Beaver St., New York address below: $2.00; W. W. Davis, $2.00; J. S. 4, N. Y. Ebanks, $2.00; G. C, Rosa, $2.00; R. C. Canadian District Name Port Agents should also Schram, $2.00; A. Morgensen, $2.00; forward their copies of ship's C. H. Foster, $1.00; H. A. Thomsen. MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square minutes to the LOG as soon Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 $2.00; J. L.. Ward, $2.00; R. Kehrly, Street Address PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. $2.00; W. Vandervlist, $5.00. as possible after receiving SS JEAN PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. them. State A. Gregory, $2.00; C. E. Carroll, City Phone: 5591 Any other material relat­ $2.00; C. J. Madison, $1.00; S. Hernan­ TORONTO lllA Jarvis Street ing to the voyage, such as Elgin 5719 dez. $1.00; D. C. Candia, $1.00; F. A. Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Stephens, $1.00; A. J. Menendez, $1.00; stories, pictures, letters, etc.,^ Empire 4531 A. Miranda, $1.00; J. Reyes, $1.00; C. can be sent in with the^ VANCOUVER 665 Hamilton St. Rodrigues, $2.00; W. E. Carr, $1.00; J. Book No... minutes. Pacific 7824 Alston, $1.00: J. N. Jessen, $2.00; C. I. Personals SlU HRLLS Six More Companies Agree To Wage Boosts Notice To All SIU Members Time For Minutes Wright. $1.00. • /•.•Si. /''-i �THE SEAFARERS Page Sixteen LOG Friday. November 5. 1948 Membership Views On SIU's. New Transportation Rule SAYS IT'S. GIVE AND TAKE To the Editon jof fairness, it seems to me that There are two ways to look "If Union at the transportation ruling whereby a man getting transpor® ^ tation must get off of the ship, f° ® ^ First, there is the viewpoint of homesteads a ship m these the guy on the ship who has ® f' job and wants to make another ® ® ^ T Y® pooled their trip. And second, there is the "°"®YJ viewpoint of the man on the regt beach who is probably pretty ^ *he guys are drinking beer. broke, and who has been sweat­ But there is another considera^ing out the job calls while ships tion than that of individual fair­ occasionally come in, payoff and ness.. There is the fact that the. sign on, without taking too many Union has fouglit for and gotten the transportation clauses in our replacements. contracts on the basis that the Not many seamen sail steadily company owes a riian the cost the year around without chang­ ing ships now and then and tak­ of his. transportation back to his ing a rest in between. However, home port when the .ship's ar­ terminated in anotherI know that it is.pretty disap- ticles are termmate pointing to get set on a good ship, and feel like making another run to save up a little'®"'^ then stay on the ship, they dough, and then find that you' have to get off. • really need the money for. transT, . J. . ' . , [portation. This undermines the on th the, Union's position in bargainirig Tavoff does have a^for this clause-which in thi 7 there are end means many thousands o.f 1 -.onough'd^uars for' the -membership as to carry him for a while. On a whole top of that he has his tranipor-j go it looks , to me that from standpoint there is ^ bettor no choice but to protect our hMoV • t contracts, 'give our Brothers ~a beach who is waiting to take break, take our transportation his place when he f)iles. off. jdoifgh, and pile off. So purely from the standpoint peie Roaoh- Keep Transportation As Is. Seafarer Urges Members To the Editor: We have been reading the last fev/ issues of the LOG, and it appears that a few guys sure must hate to get off a ship from the squawk ttiey make when they are handed a fat roll of bills labelled . "transportation money." What in hell is the matter with these guys? Don't they know that this isn't working any hard­ ship . on anybody, but simply making shipping faster for all hands? In the first place, only a small percentage of 'ships pay off where transportation is involved. This is because most SIU ships are now operating in regular trade runs. The crews normally • are not entitled to transportation at all. Suppose you can get transpor­ tation, what happens then? By the present Union rule, you make the trip, collect, the. tranaportafion money — which, inci­ dentally, is something the SIU fought bard through many yeajs to get—go to the Hall, and grab another ship. Sure, there's more turnovoi'. But the more turnover there is, the more jobs there are on tlic board.. TRANSPORTATION BATTLE Doesn't the whole membership realize by now that after many years of struggle we finally have forced the shipowners' to pay transportation to crew members who are entitled to it? Trans ­ portation was not always paid to seamen. It represents victoi-y in one of the major battles of SIU^ history. Then there's the question some fellows raise: "Well, why not take the transportation money and ' stay aboard the ship?" That's no different from taking n piece-off from a shipowner, that'a all. Also, it gives the shipowner a chance to make one hell of an argument in every negotiation session for stopping the payme.ut of transportation entirely. There you ha-ve the sad stoiy. Yes, sometimes taking the money and getting off works's little dif­ ficulty on a fellow after a short trip. But if he takes the money and throws in for a new job he is doing the entire member^ip a favor. SAYS KEEP IT Furthermore, let's not try to make a lot of special exceptions about trips of 60, 9ft or 100 days, ^e rule as it is a good rule. We shoiild have had it all the time. Let's not give it up now. We noticed several headlines on page 5 of the LOG for Goto-, ber 5. They ran like this: "Mobile Shipping Takes A Slight Turn For The Better;" "Conditions Good For Galveston Rated Men;" "New A&G Trans­ portation Rule Gives Needed Boost to Philly," Now tell us. Do you suppose that those headlines, could have been written in the LOG if our new transportation rule had not been in effect. The answer is "No." • The SIU, according to our Headquarters Reports, is the only union today in which there is nearly one contract job for every Union book. That means, Broth­ ers, that we do not have to worry so much about a job that we have to run the risk of losing our transportation riders by changing our present system. UNION SECURITY Some men have also raised an ­ other, issue. They say that not making a man get off after .i*u takes transportation money vvould give him greater, "se­ curity." Just remember this. Every Seafarer's security is his Union and its Hiring Hall. The moro jobs come through the HiriAg Hall whether or not the ^nsportation rule is involved; the more security all of us have. Let's all put our shouldcra be ­ hind full Union security. LcVi# get behind the job of maintain­ ing our wages and our condi­ tions, and let's keep our present transportation rule, which is-that if a man is entitled to trans­ portation he must take it and go| off, and then re-register at thOi HaU. Robert L. Nash CREW TAKES SIMILAR VIEW To the Editor: think this woiild only be fair td We, the undersigned members the majority of our members of the SS South $tar, do hereby who are at sea. We do hereby relate an ex­ strongly oppose this new amendinent to the transportation rider ample of what this new amend­ in our'present agreement, which ment would mean: Take a man requires that all members must who nas been on the beach for accept tran^ortation and get off at least 60 days. He. takes a the ship, regardless of the length ship going to a European port for an estimated trip of from of the trip. This amendment counteracts thirty to forty days. The man our hard won gains for transpor­ is probably in debt for half of tation money, which we gained his payoff before he starts. He in 1946, and thereby makes it arrives back in the States to a Virtually impossible to obtain va- port in another transportation Obtion pay, and makes our zone, and has to accept trans­ vacation clause in our agreement portation and pile off the ship in accordance to this new amend­ absolutely useless. We therefore reconmend that ment. no radical changes be made in OTHER OPINIONS? ' the transportation rider in our This man has nothing tp look agreement, or shipping rules, forward to but going right back without n ballot vote being taken into debt again. Therefore, we up and down the A&G coast would like to "know how other over 'a period of 60 days. We members feel-in regards to this amendment.- • We hereby recom­ mend other Brother members to clarify their feelings by writing the SEAFARERS LOG. We CALLS RULE UNFAIR to recommend that all names signed To the Editor: below be printed in the LOG, and that a copy of this letter be In the LOG for October 8th, J posted on aU notice boards in read with interest-the two let­ SIU Halls up and down the A&G ters concerning the transporta­ coast. Signed: tion clarification in our recent Edgar G. Bukrman, Alexander agreement, and wish to say that janes, James H.' Nelson, Robert I heartily agree with these men. Woodward, -Robert M. Godwin, . I also feel that a man should Charles R. Gilbert, William M. be able to .stay aboiurd a vessel Todd, Henry Lanier, John Shushould he so desjre, since a man kas, J. E. Baixinger, J. W. so often is in debt when he gets Mason,.-IsmaeI Galarcs, F. Danan, a ship and cannot possibly pay John V. Rooney, C. O. Mreguy, up and live, if Jbe is pulled off R. O. Carter, C. W. Palmer, Jack within six or eight weeks. D. Brown, Rolvland R. Williams, Job security is one of our John Ulas, Peter M. Desposito, fundamental principles of Union­ Harry Porter, Valentine Beneism, and there cannot possibly part, Marion J. Akins, James J. be security tmtil the clarification Boland, Louis A. Romero, Arza is amended to allow" a man at Smith,. Edwin R. Fitzgerald, John least ninety days on a vessel. . Cohul, Robert G. Hauptfleich, Everyone knows that. We must George Santo. use the trial and error method of' getting • these little things NO AGREEMENT straightened out. A thing might look good on paper but in pracr : I have been on the beach here in New Orleans for-three weeks, tice will not prove practicable. I wish to thank our negotiat­ and have not seen one copy of ing committee for a splendid the agreement in the Hall, conse- '-contract and do not wish to leave quently there is hardly anyone , the impression that I am not in who knows that this is part of : agreement with them, but this is our agreement. one exception. It- is the consensus of opinion I feel that this could be m this port, among the member­ changed very easily, and should ship that I have contacted, that be changed: for to do so would we -should write in and voice not violate the body of the aglree- our opinion in this matter, and it ment. This matter is merely a is suggested that this is the most clarification which somehow unpopular clause in our new con­ doesn't seem to' be right. A man tract. should have his, right io make a C. XL Cuntmings decent living. 2;^"bexsW l^iscusS ifcot ctiui sTdovesitle.WRITE •Xo -p-iE SEAFARER I-OG !! ••••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 November 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. 45 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES COMPANY UNION IS LATEST DODGE OF CITIES SERVICE REGISTRATION RULES OKAYED BY MEMBERS TRASPORTATION RULE REOPENED FOR DISCUSSION WHAT IS FUTURE FOR DIESELS IN MARITIME? MEMBER EXPOSES NMU PRACTICES HEAVY BALLOTING IS REPORTING BYA&G BRANCHES VA.FERRYMEN WILL VOTE SOON PORT BALTIMORE SHIPPING GOOD,SHOULD REMAIN SO FOR FEW WEEKS JOB BOOM HAS SAN JUAN COMBING BEACH BUSY WEEK AND HOPEFUL FUTURE HEARTENING TO TAMPA SEAFARERS GALVESTON EXPECTS FAIR SHIPPING TO HOLD NO CHANGE IN MOBILE SHIPPING;TALKS WITH ALCOA PROGRESSING SHIPPING SURGE ENDS STALEMATE IN NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK SHIPPING SHOWS NO GREAT CHANGE BOSTON HAS PAYOFF AND SIGN-ON THANKS TO TRASPORATION RULE OPTICAL PLAN SAVES MONEY FOR SEAFARERS PHILLY THANKS ORGANOZING FOR SHIPPING GAIN COMPANY UNION LATET DISRUPTIVE MOVE BY CITIES SERVICE RACE MEN ASK STANDARD SLOPCHEST ON SHIPS ON ALL SHIPS SS ALEXANDRA SHIPPER WINS CREW'S PRAISE RUBY GARCIA,FORMER BOXER,DIES IN PLUGE FROM KYSKA DEEP SEE FOTOGS' CLICK ON CAPE RACE SEAMEN HAVE FAIR CHANCE OF DEFERMENT FROM DRAFT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/05/1948 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/b134ae0ac43203db13ef463ced0a2018.PDF 6d7995f75a25c4d5345b2095549134a2 PDF Text Text .-."'i t-^- Official Organ, AUantie & Gtdf DiaMet, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1948 Dockmen Out As Injunction Ends No. 46 NEW YORK—Angered by the | welfare funds at the time of a 80-day injunction which expired wage review, at midnight on Tuesday. Novem- | jhe retroactivity of all wage ber 9, and by those clauses of the i increases seemed to be the main Fair Labor Standards Act which bone of contention, however. In muddied the overtime question, the contract now being voted up­ The more things change, the fore the hearing units will be Too, shipowners have come to members of about half the ILA on, the wage hikes would be reYork much smaller than before. more they are the same. rely little on the Coast Guard locals 11 .J in« the ,u • New • u -,,7 J area , troactive to September 15, adThe Coast Guard's staff has for the settlement of beefs. The walked off their jobs Wednesday mittedly a compromise between The notorious Coast Guard hearing units have been brought been i-educed considerably, and Helen case had much to do with before voting was complete on a j the ILA and the employers. 1 0,1, TT A u j j back on' the scene after an un- men will now only go aboard this. , The shipowners now at­ nevj wage agreement. I The ILA had made preparaa ship upon complaint. Under tempt to settle their beefs di­ lamented absence of a year and Supporting the New York ac- tions to strike on August 21, but the old regime the procedure rectly with the Unien and have tion, which involved at least 10,- an injunction issued under the a half. The "kangaroo courts," jis they was to trouble-shoot every ship toned down the brashness of 000 of the 25,000 longshoremen 1 provisions of the Taft-Hartley their topside men. on New York's waterfront, 5,000'Act called the proposed strike are known, faded out when no that hit port. men left their jobs in Boston. As one which would affect the nafunds were appi'opriated by Con­ the LOG went to press, addi­ tion's welfare. The walkout gress for their work and the tional ILA locals were walking was stymied until now. power of ruling on cases was out in New Jersey and Balti­ stripped from them. Now reor­ FULL SUPPORT more. Possibilities were that the ganized under the Administfar The polls have been open for almost two work stoppage eventually would tive Procedure Act, the power The position of the 8eafarers from Portland, Maine, to International Union is one of of penalizing merchant seamen weeks in the annual election for the officers extend Hampton Roads. for misconduct, incompetence and watchful waiting at present. who will serve the Union in 1949. So far the negligence is in the hands of The membenship of this union When the indications became number of Seafarers to vote has been greater is solidly together as we were in clear that a large scale walkout civil service merchant marine ex­ amines. July when we started negotia­ was in progress, representatives than that of any previous year. tions,' declared Joseph P. Ryan, of the 8IU met with ILA Presi­ The first four examiners to The polls will continue to be open until the international president of the dent Ryan and pledged the full take office were appointed this ILA. "We are going lo carry support of the 8eafarers. What­ week in New York, and will be­ last of December, but that's no reason for hold­ these negotiations through until ever the result, the 8IU would gin work on the four hundred ing off. A quick job may come up and then it a sati.sfactory agreement is support a legitimate beef. back cases pending in the Third Coast Guard District. may be too late. Step up, show your book, get reached." 8IU crews and ships at the moment are not affected to any Seafarers who may be wonder­ the ballot and make your choice. It's your choice "FINAL" OFFER extent by the walkout inasmuch ing how much the change will as to who will crew the Halls and Headquarters. The contract tentatively agreed as only a few 8IU-contracted mean as far as penalties are con­ upon late Tuesday night by the ships are at piers where long­ cerned can find the answer in The time it takes to vote is no more than ILA and the stevedoring com­ shoremen have stopped work. If the records of the men appointed. that needed to quaff a cold beer and the glow panies called for a 10-cents-an- the walkout does spread to all EX-BRASS HATS of satisfaction that results is greater than a hour increase for day work, a ILA ports, the Atlantic Coast 15-cent boost for night and week­ from Portland, Maine to Hamp­ Two of the four appointed in gallon of . vodka. end work, a reduction in vaca­ ton Roads, Virginia will be shut New York are ex-Coast Guard tion eligibility from 1,350 to 1,- down. This coupled with the officers, late of admiralty law 250 hours, a guarantee of four shutdown on the West Coast firms. One of them .prosecuted hours' pay after being hired, and v/ould leave only the Gulf Coast the Coast Guard's case against revised work week schedules, in operation. the men of the 88 Helen, an Wage clauses were to be retro­ With all the wind knocked Marine Cook and 8tewards, pact 8IU-contracted ship which the active to 8eptember 15. crew refused to sail because of from their sails by the election had been signed with the Marine upset, the Pacific American 8hip-' Engineers' Beneficial Association. The vote now being conducted unsafe working conditions. owners Assoociatioh" and the The Engineers' membership rati­ among ILA members is the sec­ Other than the fact that the men are civilians and come un­ Waterfront Employers Associa fied the pact in meetings of West ond within a week. An earlier "final" offer by the' employers der civE service and not the tion this week hastened from Coast locals." Aiii Coast Guard, the procedure re­ their golden towers—^where they Talks had also" been scheduled was voted down overwhelmingly I __ mains almost the same as be­ had expected to repose until a with the Marine Firemen, Oilers, in an election conducted by fheiP|4|||p flf Q||l WIU new president took over in Jan­ Watertenders and Wipers union. National Labor Relations Board. •••••••«» fore. uary—to give the word that they The meetings with the MFOWW This earlier proposal called for The Coast Guard will still in­ It has come to the attention were anxious to resume negotia­ will probably precede those with a two-year contract with a wage vestigate » complaints aboard of the A&G Headquarters that tions with the striking 'West the ILWU and MCS. Both the review next year, the same 10 ships, draw up charges and certain "newspapers," supposed­ Coast unions. MEBA and MFOWW had ten­ cents-an-hour increase for ly pro-union, claim to have the prosecute the cases. Any appeal Beliefs that full-scale peace tatively agreed with the shipown­ straight time and 15 cents for of the examiners must be made backing of the 8IU. In soliciting talks are in the offing were ers when the ILWU walked out night and weekend work, a re­ as before—to the Commandant advertising from ginmill and polished when Allan Haywood on 8eptembef 2. Thus the two vised work week and reduced restaurant owners, their repre­ of the Coast Guard District. To representing CIO President unions were locked out. vacation eligibility. Principal sentatives have openly stated sum it up, it might be said that Philip Murray, and William N Main objection to signing with shortcoming-of this offer was be­ that the 8IU suports these pub­ the only difference is that the Margolis, Assistant Director of any of the unions during the lieved to be that it lacked a re­ lications and suggests that the examiners have taken off their the Federal Conciliation and course of the strike by the ship­ troactive wage provision. merchants kick in with $25 ads. uniforms. Mediation 8ervice, arrived from owners was that they would not COUNTER PROPOSAL One of the most notorious of Washington to take part in the deal with unions that were comKEPT GOING these is the Trade Union Cour­ meetings. munist=dominated. The Longshoremen's counter­ Dufing the past eighteen ier, which has headquarters in SEEK LONG PACTS The fact that the MEBA and proposal included wage retroac­ months the Coast Guard has con­ New York and circulates from Indications arc that all the MFOWW are free of communist tivity all the way to August 21, tinued to investigate complaints Maine to South Carolina. and draw up charges, all aimed Unions involved are also anxious leadership was thrown at the the day the old agreement ran Recently, in soliciting ads in to the day when the examiners to end the strike which has been shipowners, as evidence that this out. The union also wanted the New York, its representative has in progress since September 2. argument was bunk. The ship­ contract to last for only a single would be appointed. The back­ The unions, reports have it, owners, to quell this talk, moved year, unless the employers claimed to have the backing of log now stands at thirteen hun­ would seek long term contracts, then for peace talks. agreed to discuss pension and the Union. At least one bar own­ dred in the country. er, knowing the 8IU, has given up to four years in length, with A qeat problem now faces the periodic reopenings for adjust money. hearing units in locating the men ment of wage scales. Actually, the Trade Union for trial. The fact that seamen Under the formula which is Courier, in spite of endorsements move around a great deal will expected to end the tie-rrp, by some unions, is anti-labor. make their job one a super- strikes or lockouts in the future Payment of the ten-dollar General Fund assessment Its owner pays most of his edi­ sleuth would pale at. adopted by an 88 per cent vote of the membership in the torial employees far below pre­ can only come about by the CIO referendum, which ended October 8. is now due. The switch in the composition unions if they have approval of vailing imion wages. Recently of the hearing unit has also the national CIO, and by the The easiest way to meet this obligation is to pay up at the in a front-page editorial the made no change in the position employers if they have the ap­ earliest opportunity. Actually, the payment of the assessment Courier endorsed Thomas Dewey of the 8IU. The 8IU maintains proval of the Employers Council. only represents the price of a few rounds of drinks. for president. that if a seaman is charged with Both parent organizations agree Final due date for payment is on January 20, which is Any establishments contacted an infractton ibe should be to withhold support in event of 90 days from the date of the membership meetings at which by commercial newspapers of turned over to civil authorities contract violations. the result of the referendum was announced, in accordance this character claiming the en­ and tried in a civil court. Prior' to the sudden desire of with provisions of the Union Constitution. dorsement of the 8IU are asked In spite of the little change the shipowners to meet with all to contact SIU Hdqts, Offices, Paying up now means you won't have to worry about in make-up, it is expected that the unions, especially Harry 51 Beaver Street, New York, making the January 20 deadline. the,, number of cases to go be- Bridges' Longshoremen and the New York. CG Hearing Units Return In Civies Don't Forget To Vote Coast Strike Rearing End Phony 'Labor' Papers Misuse General Fund Assessment �Page Two THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG LOG V I rvv-if Mian I Friday, November 12, 1948 U/ Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiilicited with the American Federation of Labor At yi 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 Make Your 'X' The vote is the most precious possession held by a member of a democratic organization. But the vote is valuable only if it is used. If it is not exercised, it withers and dies. To make matters worse, al the rest of democracy's assets die with it. It is every Seafarer's Union duty to cast a vote in the .A&G elections for next year's officials. Only then can he take pride in himself as a Union man. Only then has he participated to the full in democratic action. It is true that one man's vote does not carry an election. However, if the man you personally prefer for a post is elected to it, you know that you helped place him there—proyided you voted. If his opponent wins despite your vote, you can bow to the will of the majority knowing that you have as­ serted your own choice honestly. You have demonstrated faith in your own judgment. There are about seven weeks left in the voting period for the election of A&G officials for 1949. Don't wait un­ til the last minute on December 31, if you possibly can help it.' Vote now! Hospital Patients West Coast Strike 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. The way things were shaping up this week it looks as if the West Coast Strike will soon end. The operators' strategy worked. Seizing upon the commie issue as a weapon, they prolonged the strike past Staten Island Hospital the national elections. The only trouble was that the You can contact your Hospresidential vote didn't go the way the Pacific Water­ pited delegate at the Staten front Employers Association figured. Their boy, the chap­ Island Hospital at the follow­ pie with the moustache, was dumped. The elections went ing times: These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, labor's way with a bang, and the Taft-Hartley boys were as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) swept out. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Whatever the exact outcome on the West Coast, the writing to them. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A&G District, will have come through unscathed and BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL (on 1st and 2nd floors.) unsullied. JOSEPH E. GALLANT R. T. WRIGHT R. E. LANSDELL Seafarers xan be proud of their trade union stand JULIUS HENSLEY VIC MILAZZO R. N. McGEE T. RIEGO throughout the strike. A&G members have not -been con­ ANDY HOURILLA P. L. SAHUQUE i 4fused at any time since the strike began. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL A. ACOSTA E. DANCY F. J. CONNOR A. M. LIPARI They have recognized that the rank-and-file mem­ J. SHIPLEY J. FITZSIMMONS R. BINIOS H. S. TUTTLE bers of the striking unions have legitimate economic beefs. A. M. ATKIEWICZ P. FALEMENO G. M. GRAY Accordingly, Seafarers have supported the strike, despite A. MAAMEUR IVAN SIVIT E. JEANFREAU C. SIMMONS the commie issue which the employers used as a club. E. W. GETER J. ZIMMER F. BECKER O. O. MILLAR L. F. COOK When the strike ends. Seafarers can view the record R. PURCELL C. COLLETTI G. O'ROURKE with imtroubled consciences. T. C. HICKEY T. A. PUKKI J. L. GREENE C. BLOSSER C. B. SHIPMAN J. SMITHE They sailed no "hot" ships, nor did they allow West S. E. BROADERS A. COSTILLO G. D. BRADY Coast ships to be re-allocated to A&G-contracted com­ J. D. ANDERSON F. CARDOZA O. HOWELL panies. In short, they acted in strict adherence to their E. C. LAWSON A. NORMAN C. W. JOHNSON own tradition. F. SORIANO 4 4 4 A. R. KING MOBILE HOSPITAL D. D. D'ALTROY V. P. SALLINGS The West Coast Strike actually has been another C. E. GLOVER F. SANTINO M. C. MURPHEY 'powerful demonstration of the tightness of A&G policies. A. C. McALPIN C. H. REISS A. WARD WILLIAM G. RICHARDSON E. E. WEBBER 4 4 4 . Every policy decision that the A&G District has made EUGENE LEARY GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. GIERCZIC in the past two years has been aimed at building up its JOHN WECK NICK NIKANDER K. A. PARKS v own strength, so that the Union's position at the bargain­ H. R. LOWMAN J. GIVENS W. R. GREBE A. SMITH R. HUTCHINS ing table would be that much the more formidable. R. A. HACKER C. W. BARNETT L. McKRANE T. F. OLIVER Among the things which your Union has done along C. HAFNER C. ATHERIVE N. ROMANO this line are the assessments you voted to increase the ERLINE SMITH S. ZEIRLER J. E. TIENSIUM Building Fund, the Strike Fund and the General Fund. JERRY PETTAWAY 4 4 4 S. LeBLANC NEW ORLEANS HOSP. L. KAY • V:; i The shipowners recognized- your Union's strength during JAMES W. CARTER J. N. HULL 4 4 4 B. BIGGS last summer's negotiations. The end product is the twoMEMPHIS HOSPITAL J. DENNIS H. WEBBER year contract, the finest in maritime! JOHN B. HEGARTY S. C. TAREMAN C. HELM Men Now In no Maruie Hospitals wmm »'{': 'w- ; v'Ji, �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, NoTember 12, 1948 Page Three Seamen Are Drafted, Despite Assurances On Ihis page are published a summary of a legislative report on the draft as it affects merchant seamen by Captain William C. Ash, vice-president of the Masters, M^es and Pilots, and a set of recommendations which Ash has compiled for the benefit of seamen caught in the draft law's toils. Captain Ash's conclusions gje based on a series of con­ versations he had recently with high draft and defense offi­ cials in Washington. He says that the failure of Congress to exempt at least those merchant seamen, licensed and un­ licensed, who sailed through the war fills him with moral indignation. Ash expects that this winter Congress will act to exempt seamen who can show 18 months or more of wartime sailing. But he points out that this winter may be too late for many. Meanwhile, any seaman's best bet is to follow his recommen­ dations which are as applicable to Seafarers as to MM&P members. Seaiarers desiring further information on the draft should contact Joseph Volpian, Special Services Representative. Sea­ farers International Union, 51 Beaver Street. New York 4. N. Y. Last Spring's prediction that the I cussed a point which .applies to draft would bring woe to many licensed and imlicensed personnel a merchant seaman was not so ' alike. Draft boards. Ash obblack as the reality which has I served, have been arbitrarily or­ developed this fall, according to dering seamen who have been a legislative report by Captain drafted and have appealed the William C. Ash, vice-president decision to stay ashore .while the of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, appeal is pending. to the MM&P membership. Insofar as a seaman is con­ MM&P members are being cerned, such an order is a viola­ classified 1-A right and left, and tion of a man's constitutional the same thing can be said of rights, as Ash makes clear. K Seafarers in many localities. So a man has a shoreside occupa­ completely is the situation "sna­ tion, staying ashore a month or fued," Ash writes, that even two to wait for a decision is no graduates of federal and state hardship. He can keep on work­ nautical academies now sailing ing—at least until the decision are being ordered to shoulder is made. The case of a seaman is a dif­ arms for the Army. Many of these men hold reserve commis­ ferent matter, obviously. If he is arbitrarily deprived of his right sions in the Navy. All this has happened despite to earn a living in his chosen assurances given last spring by profession while others keep selective service officials that ac­ working, he is being discrimi­ tive seamen would be exempted nated against and suffers a very even if retired seamen were not. real hardship as a result. The Washington official agreed Thse officials voiced this opinion that Captain Ash did indeed confidently to Captain Ash and have an important point.. He ad­ Duke Dushane, Washington rep­ mitted that the draft boards resentative of the Seafarers. At that time, wide publicity was were acting arbitrarily, and sug­ given to the theory that active gested that Ash take the matter seamen would not be shoved in­ up with General Hershey. Later, Ash saw Hershey who, to khaki. he writes, displayed considerable WASHINGTON JOURNEY understanding of the problem of So many cases of drafting sea­ the-seaman and the draft. Her­ men from both foc'sle and top­ shey said that seamen could not side have come up that Captain have a cojnplete exemption^ on Ash went to Washington the an occupational basis unless the other day to see what could be draft law itself were changed. done. What he learned is the However, he did agree that draft basis of a set of reconuvienda- boards were acting high-hand­ tions he drafted for the guidance edly in taking men off ships dur­ of MM&P members. The rec­ ing an appeal period, thereby ommendations apply equally well depnving them of a livelihood. to unlicensed men and for that He said that he would inform reason are printed elsewhere on local boards that their policy in this was highly arbitrary. Ash this page. In Washington, Ash talked reports. t with General Hershey, Selective Service boss, Albert Kaye, chief of the Manpower Section of the Munitions Board, and John Noble, assistant to Secretary of Defense Forrestal. Both Kaye and Noble stated emphatically that the armed forces did not wish to draft merchant seamen, but that because of the wording of the draft act they had no -choice. Speaking of a matter which does not directly concern many Seafarers, Noble said that any ships' officers with "reserve naval commissions could go on active duty. with the Navy if they wished in order to avoid an Army hitch. However, although Captain Ash did not say so, this would seem a dubious "out" to -many, notably those who neither hold nor seek commissions. Moreover, to allow the lucky man to do this would require a change in the present rules, in most instances. With Kaye, Captain Ash dis- SPECIAL EXECUTIVE Hershey went a long way to assist merchant seamen in any way he could within the limits of the law. Ash says. He even went to the length of giving Ash the name of an executive offi­ cer who would be directed to handle all merchant marine cases coming to Washington's atten­ tion. Ash also reports that a great deal of public attention has re­ cently been focused on the sea­ man's draft status as a result of the MM&P's protests. The SIU has also raised its voice against the manifest injustice of drafting merchant seamen. Ash writes that he plans to compile a list of cases for publication. . The MM&P official also reports that he is carrying the battle for draft exemption direct to the White House as well as to AFL headquarters in Washington. President William Green of the AFL has promised to help. Recommendations To Draft Eligibles 1. Immediately establish the fact that we are not opposed to Selective Service. We feel that the benefit to future generations of our country will be inestim­ able as a result of physical and educational advantages given trainees that they would never have had otherwise, i.e., correct­ ing eye deficiencies and poor teeth, innoculations against com­ municable diseases, etc. We are only opposed to a small section of the Selective Service Act as it affects merchant seaman. 2. A selectee should appeal his 1-A classification immediately. This appeal MUST be in writing. He will then be scheduled for a hearing before his Local Draft Board. It is most important to remember that- no selectee can be drafted while an appeal is pending. If the Local Board af­ ter a hearing insists on retaining the 1-A classification, he must then immediately file an appeal with the State Appeal Board for further reconsideration. • 3. It is very important to re­ member that no Local Board has the right to deprive you of your constitutional rights and deprive you of earning a livelihood while an appeal is pending. If an ap­ pellant happens to be working in an office, factory or a store, etc., he keeps right on working while his appeal is pending. The merchant seaman is entitled to the same rights and he should forthwith inform his Draft Board as to what ship and what company he works for and the Draft Board has no legal right to stop him from sailing while an appeal is pending. mental expense. Some came out substantiate his request for de­ of the SUP training ships but ferment remembering yoiu: com­ the vast majority came out of pany can say you are in an es­ the U. S. Maritime Training sential industry and a valuable Schools. Other have taken employee of theirs without men­ speciality courses in the same tioning you are irreplaceable schools and many of these have which would not be an honest gone to advanced training as statement at this time. officer candidates, also paid for 8. Finally remembering that by the government. This can not we are working against time be considered too strongly. It that it will take to get a change is an important point which ap­ in the law, the only thing that pears in our favor. Although the the merchant seaman can do is armed services cannot interfere appeal and keep appealing until in the administration of .Selec­ tive Service because it is a he has exhausted every legal strictly civilian function they resource. This, however, I can­ do not want to see men who have not emphasize too strongly. It been specialy trained for the does not mean that any tricks merchant marine inducted into or chicanery or evasive methods their service. The Navy has or failure to comply with the openly notifed all merchant ma­ law should be used. The mer-, rine men, both licensed and un­ chant seaman must keep his licensed, that they can obtain -Draft Board informed as to his naval ranks or ratings if they so I whereabouts at all times. He desire. This is in spite of the fact must keep ii% continuous contact that they do not at present have jwith them. If he feels that his sufficient appi-opriations or bil­ , Board has misinterpreted the lets to conveniently do this but jlaw or failed in giving him the they do not want to see our Mer­ I proper consideration he should chant Navy dissipated and most go to his union for assistance certainly do not-want to see our ' and not do anything untoward merchant seamen inducted into or anything that would reflect discredit on merchant seamen. the Army. We would not be in this posi­ 6. I also quote from Section tion today if the very small per­ 1-E of Title No. 1, "fullest pos- centage of "stinkers" did not, s i b 1 e utilization of Nation's during the last war, ride across technological, scientific and other the country, up and down the critical manpower resources." coast in box cars, or make stand­ Marine seamen who have special by jobs, only to avoid service. skills definitely come within that It is fortunate they were a very category and should claim ex­ small minority or the merchant j marine would not have made the emption on this basis. ' record it has, but nevertheless 7. In all cases a selectee should ^it is because of them that the obtain a letter from his com­ pany and his union to present at law did not contain provisions the time of such appeal • on his of outright deferment of meroriginal classification 1-A to help chant seamen. 4. Because of the way the Se­ lective Service Law is written, the merchant seaman is not en­ titled to deferment because of one or two yardsticks that are used for measuring this. First he must be in an industry which is essential to the national health and safety and secondly he must be irreplaceable or very difficult to replace within that industry, which would qualify in the first case, but in these days of our By JOSEPH VOLPIAN very depleted merchant fleet we Special Services Representative cannot qqualify in the second case because there are so many Men who become seamen in a special code developed for the men on the beach. Therefore do the United States, unlike those maintenance and cure of seamen not use occupation as a basis for of European nations, usually are injured while aboard ship. deferment. adults bfefore they take to the One of the earliest recorded There is presently contemplat­ sea. The greater part of their provisions was the laws of Oled a change in the law either by life has been lived under the eron. an act of Congress or Executive laws and customs of shoreside Because of the archaic lang­ Order by the President, wherein society. uage, it makes intei-esting read­ all men who have had eighteen Unless they have occasion to ing. Here's an excerpt: months of qualified war service, run into the rules of the sea I "If any of the mariners hired that is sailing during the war, they rarely become aware of the by the master of any vessel, go will be draft exempt. We believe difference between laws govern­ out of the ship without his leave, this will be ultimately achieved ing seamen and those governing and get themselves drunk, and but it is no good at present. shoreside workers. thereby there happens contempt 5. The best basis for an appeal There is a difference, though. to their master, debates, or fight­ is from the act itself and I quote On one .very important matter ing and quarreling among them­ from Title No. 1, Section No. 1— the difference is great—that of selves, whereby some happen to (C) of the act which states, "that maintenance and cure of in­ be wounded: in this case the , master shall not be obliged to it shall be consistent with . the jured seamen. The life of a seaman is recog­ get them cured, or in any thing maintenance of an effective na­ tional economy." How can it be nized as being more hazardous to provide for them, but may consistent with our national eco­ and more unstable than that of turn them and their accomplices nomy to train men to be sol­ the shoreside worker. The work out of the ship; but if by the diers when taxpayers have spent he does is dangerous; the ports master's orders and commands millions of dollars to train them visited unfamiliar; the authority any of the ship's company be in the service of the ship, and for the Merchant Marine. Indi­ over him often tyrannical. When he is on a ship at sea thereby happen to be wounded vidual cases will prove that he cannot take his pay and quit, or otherwise hurt, in that case practically all of our seafaring men today, both licensed and un­ if he feels the vessel is unsea- they shall be cured and pro­ licensed, between the ages of worthy or the master incompe­ vided for at the cost and charges twenty-one and twenty-six who tent. I of the said ship." In other words, the master Early in maritime history have had war service were train­ ed either at union or govern­ these matters were realized and (Continued on Page 15) �.Page Four THE S E A F A RE RS LOG Friday. Nevambar 12, 1942 Books To Seafarers — Courtesy AMMLA When ship's delegate Wiley Carter of the SS Steel Maker, lying at Bush Ter­ minal, Brooklyn, telephoned the American Merchant Marine Library Association at 4 J Broadway, Manhattan, to ask that a new library be sent to the big Isthmian C-3 the other day, he was taking advantage of a free service which brightens the long hours at sea for any American crew that wants it. Carter's request came in just as a couple of LOG reporters, were nosing around AMMLA to find out how the Association worked. It was a lucky break. The two reporters hopped aboard AMMLA's panel truck and helped deliver the- books. The boys on the Maker were glad to get them. AMMLA was founded 27 years ago by Alice S. Howard as a public spirited gesture toward merchant seamen. It is supported by private contributions of books and money, plus the slight in­ come from the lending libraries maintained in a number of ports. During the War, the government carried part of the nut. NO CHARGE Three AMMLA employees (above) are ready to load the 'library" consigned to the Steel Maker on the association's truck for delivery to the ship. In AMMLA's reading room (below) at 45 Broadway in New York, a seaman consults Mrs. Caxmel Pisani, one of the librarians. Roy Hobbs, MM. carries a box of AMMLA books aboard the SS Steel Maker. The man with the hooks is a familiar sight to Seafarers, and his burden is an omen of pleasant hours during the voyage. Enjoying AMMLA's contribution to the Steel Maker are (left to right) Wiley Carter, DM, who requested the reading matter; Lloyd Linthicum, Chips; Wilford Mclntyre. MM; Roy Hobbs, MM; Mont McNabb, AB, and Bill Wharton, OS. The ship's libraries are abso­ lutely free. All that any crew has to do is what the Maker's delegate did—ask for one. The standard ship's librar-y contain 26 volumes of fiction, 13 volumes of non-fiction, an assort­ ment of 30 paper covered books and a Bible. Generally a bundle or two of magazines are added. AMMLA makes every effort to see that the magazines are rea­ sonably up to date. The Association rejects some of the books that are contributed on the grounds that they simply are not interesting enough to send to an intelligent American crew. Seamen's interests range into every field, AMMLA has found. In addition, the librari­ ans have discovered that many seamen go in for heavy reading in science, history and such pro­ found novels as those of Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. Others take lighter stuff. SHORE SERVICE AMMLA's lending service is not free, since it costs a seaman a dollar a year to get it. But the dollar is a nominal sum, and the service costs far more than the seamen's dollars add up to. Members of the lending library can borrow book.s in any of the 10 ports in which AMMLA has lending facilities. A seaman can take up to three nautical techni­ cal books, and up to five volumes of fiction or non-fiction fqr the duration of the voyage. The As­ sociation prides itself that it has helped many a man sit success­ fully for his ticket. COAST-TO-COAST The most elaborate lay-out and biggest library is maintained in New York; where AMMLA has lis national headquarters. Second biggest rig is in San Francisco. But the Association tries to give first-rate service everywhere. In making up ships' libraries and .stocking the lending shelves, AMMLA's staff-workers lean heavily on the suggestions sea­ men themselves make in pei-son or by letter. If you want a spe­ cial book, whether it's Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" or the latest tough-guy niystery by Raymond Chandler, ask for it. AMMLA will do its best. On page l5 of this issue ap­ pear the addresses^and telephone numbers of all the branches of The American Merchant Marine Library Association. If one of the crew carmot go in person, a phone call will insure a pleas- , ant, entertaining trip. �Friday. Nbvambar 12. 1948 T H B SB AF A REUS LOG Page Five Cities Service Sure To Fatten Boston Shipping Shipping Ciimbs A Few Notches In New York By ERNEST B. TILLEY By JOE ALGINA BOSTON—A week ago we had a nice fat payoff to write about, but this week there is no ship­ ping news to report. There's not a ship in the port. What's worse, we don't see anything coming over the hori­ zon, at least not for a payoff or sign-on. We just hope there'll be one some sweet day. About all we have to do is try to keep Seafarers going af­ ter those Cities Service jobs. And that is a lot of work in itself. One port that is going to pi'ofit from the Cities Service contract when it finally comes is Boston. A lot of those tank­ ers cqme in here, enough to give us a steady flow of ship­ ping. NEW YORK—A notch up from "fair" to a qualified "good" is the state of shipping in this port. The week's sign-ons called for enough men to please the most finicky, of rated men in the deck and engine depart­ ments. Stewards, on the other* hand, haven't had it too well this week. This week's payoffs included the following: Chrysanthy Star, Intercontinental Steamship Com­ pany; Trinity, Cartas; Arlyn, Jean, Suzanne, Bull; Hey ward, Ingersoll, Topa Topa, Canton Victory, Waterman; Steel Voy­ ager, Steel Advocate and Sted Vendor, Isthmian. Sign-ons, which numbered one more than the payoffs, were the Alcoa Polaris, Alcoa; Steel Mak­ er, Steel Architect, Steel Advo­ cate, Steel Voyager, Isthmian; Longview Victory, Teel and Alawai. Waterman; -Morgarrtown Victory and Marine Arrow, Rob­ in; Chrysanthy Star, Intercon­ tinental; Julesburg, Terminal Tankers. There were no major beefs on any of the incoming and out­ going ships. The Steel Vendor, if any were to be chosen, was about the cleanest ship in and about this port in a long time. Other.than the status of ship­ ping given above, the week's lowdown is pretty much a list of short items — so bear with me, Brothers. Shipping Takes Slight Dive in San Jaan By SAL COLLS Juan and the Virgin Islands. She carried a crew of 12 or 15 men, and the boys thought she was red and ripe and ready for organizing. I gave them my blessings and some pledge cards and off they went. to cast their ballots. It seems they can't wait until they get SAN JUAN — Shipping has back to the States and their been kind of like a tropical own home port, the urge being squall here for the past week, too great, and' the excitement, pouring dawn like hell for a too. Of course, it's swell with us. while — which had us combing The more, the merrier, we say!, the beach for men — and then, EAGER all of a sudden, stopping, with They had made contact pre­ hardly a drop falling towards viously with several members of the end of the week. the crew, and the crew were eager for unionism — as what Second of the SIU Atlantic As this report is being sent in, there has just been a trickle working man isn't today! Any­ & Gulf District Halls to be of jobs for the ships, and most way, the boys made a stab at opened on the West Coast of them calling for rated men. it—and then they hit the stump. is the new Hall now in oper­ It was found that she was un­ We have sent men to the Bea­ ation in Wilmington, Cali­ der Hondurian registry with a trice, Emilia, .Morning Light, TAKE HEED long time contract. Which Dorothy, and the Carolyn, but fornia. We certainly hope all hands just a handful. wouldn't have stopped us alto­ The new Hall, located at will heed the notice in last gether, but the fact that no The good old dependable 227 Vz Avalon Boulevard, will week's LOG. If you are on a member of the crew had sea­ operate under the supervi­ Cities Service ship and are "in­ shoregang has saved us. There man's papers did! sion of the San Francisco vited" to join the company's own has been plenty of work for And so it goes. Branch, but will maintain its phony new union, go ahead and deck men, and one or two good The voting for '49 A&G offi­ own shipping board and will join. You'll be doing the SIU a hold-cleaning jobs. cials is going on at a steady be run as a regular Atlantic favor. What the company is try­ clip. .Some of Ihe Brothers are SHIPPING RULES & Gulf District Hall. ing to "do is compile a blacklist, dropping in at the Hall during Incidentally, we can send a their dinner hour on the ships so don't give them the chance. The way to counter this phony little news through the LOG, move that Cities Service is try­ that the membership accepted ing is to stay aboard the ships. unanimously a uniform set of Stay aboard even if you have td shipping rules for the San Juan shoregang at the last meeting. By CAL TANNER join the company union. We are sending Headquarters If you are on a Cities Service MOBILE — Shipping has been]burg and Bremen, and the . , -.,1. ship which hits Boston or any­ a couple of copies as soon as' THEY'RE BACK Morning Light on continuous ar­ ^he past week with 65 where near Boston, be sure you they are ready. Bob Matthews' ticles to Puerto Rico. ^hree permits shipThe Coast Guard hearing units call the Boston Hall. We'll cov­ has been working on a new; Ships in transit were the Al­ are back again. Though not so shoregang contract with Bull J^ere were three payoffs er you if we have to fight our coa Pioneer from New Orleans Line, which we are all looking and three sign-ons including one dictatorial as before, they're still way through fog, rain, snow and with oldtimers Sloppy Creel and with continuous articles. not to our liking. If you are forward to for use wifh our new fire to do it. Joe Hand aboard; the Kenyon Those paying off were the sent for by a hearing unit, first shoregang shipping rules. Victory — Isthmian — in good check with the SIU hall. TALK UP! Brothers Morgan, Lockwood, Desoto, Waterman, which came shape; and the Liberty tanker, We're still waiting for some­ off a short coastwise run and The transportation rule is wide Fisher, Bonet, and Thompson Mostank, which took a few re­ thing definite on Bernstein's ap-. went into the shipyard for strap­ open for discussion these days. were on the committee to draw placements. plication for two passenger ships. ping. Afterwards she is schedDon't fail to send your own up the rules, and I think theyj No news to this moment. We're OUTLOOK FAIR view of the transportation ques­ did a neat job. It's something "'^d to go back on the European passing the word along to the tion to the LOG. If this matter we've needed badly down here ^un. Oldtimers on her were Sliipping for tJie next week Brothers who have been follow­ for a long time. Phillip Reyes, Hugh Hallman, comes up to a vote, be sure you looks fair with both major com­ ing the ups and downs in this John Thomason, and Roland have had your say and know all panies having C ships due in for case. NEAT JOB Stanley. the angles on it. payoffs and crews. Alcoa has The possibility of the West The Fairport, also Waterman, one due in transit and a passen­ But, before I forget, we did At this time it looks as if all Coast strike winding up soon has hands on the Boston beach have have a little excitement round i P^id off in good shape from a ger ship, and Waterman has four us looking forward to the re-' voted in the election of A&G the Hall about the middle of!foi-eign run. And the Morning ships under repair in the ship­ sumption of intercoastal ship­ District officials for 1949. Never­ the week. A couple of our beach- Light came in from her Puerto yard which will be coming out ping. These being primarily Wa­ P®i<^ ^iih minor soon. So with these and the theless, our ballot box is open combing Brothers brought in ^1'^° terman ships, they'll mean a ships in transit there should be lot to us in jobs. every day. If you haven't voted some information concerning a beefs. Sign-ons were'the Hastings for a fair week. when you hit Boston, hurry up rusty little tramp ex-Navy barge Motion pictures are still be­ that was running between San fiamburg, the Fairport for HamThe following Brothers in the ing shown every Saturday on arid do it. < hospital are receiving their bene­ the 3rd deck here. The films us­ fits: C. E. Glover, A. C. Mc- ually are a couple of years old,' Alpin, Williams G, Richardson, but they're full-length sound Eugene Leary, John Week, H. R. jobs and stiU pack a wallop Then there is another thing! for conditions and. it will con­ Loman, A. Smith, C. W. Barnett, worthy of seeing on a dull Sat­ By PAUL GONSORCHIK C. Hafner, Erline Smith, Jerry urday afternoon. As a union man you may-be tinue to have to do so. Last week I wrote about Ship­ asked suddenly to do several Seafarers who are being draft­ ping Rule Number Three, re­ But when the call comes for Pettaway, and James W. Carter. Pictures and interviews of pa­ ed or expect the call soon are hours of picket duty here or garding hospital cases — but help, watch some of the mem­ there are many other rules laid there in the interest of the SIU. bers whom you had thought tients in the Marine Hospital and reminded to retire their books. down by the membership, which Quite possibly it may be of good Union men when you some of the staff were taken, If they can't appear in person, it is your duty to know about a voluntary nature and not di­ shipped with them, try to angle which will appear as a feature in they should mail the book into and to carry out. rectly connected with a ship themselves out of picket duty the LOG. Thanks are due Dr. Headquarters, inclosing a re­ Porter and the entire staff of the turn address. It's a very poor excuse to strike. But you or your organi­ when they are needed. Hospital for their 100 percent, co­ come in and say, "I didn't know zation will never get anywhere Probably they are waiting for operation. about that!" For, besides our sitting on your cans and saying, some soft job in the Union — Voting is now going on briskly educational meetings, regular "That ain't my be'ef!" as if there were any soft jobs! for officials who will serve the meetings, and the LOG, there Let those who say that stop, So when you are called out to Union during the coming year. Membership rules require are many educational pamphlets a minute and analyze themselves do any duty, just put it down Practically everyone eligible to available at the Hall and put every man entering the to see if they are union men or to good unionism and do it. vote has done so already. Around aboard the ships that will keep Union Halls to show his a mere semblance of one. Finally, as an SIU member, 300 votes have been cast, which you informed if you will read Union Book, Pro-Book, per­ - Any fight that is a legitimate don't forget that elections for indicates that this year's ballot them. mit or whitecard to the door­ But the real offender is the union battle is all unions' battle new officials is now on. Be sure from Mobile will be one of the for the you know for whom you cast largest ever cast. man. This is for the mem­ man who says, "Tm an oldtimer," and we are all fighting Some of the oldtimers on the or "I helped to organize this betterment of conditions and your vote. The majority of bership's ' protection. Don't wages. After all if it wasn't for these officials are known to all beach include W. Saxon, J. Union." waste the Doorman's — or' the work done by your fathers members. Others are not. In­ Moore, N. Breedin, H. Douglas, J. If you are, you should know your own—time by arguing better than to ask for special twenty-five years ago in fighting quire about them and find out Sprengel, J. Robertson, William this point. Observe the rules privilege in this organization, or to organize unions in all fields, if they are the kind of men Sloomn, K. W. Nickerson, A. Nel­ you make. to expect your officials to vio­ where would labor be today? who follow SIU policy and son, E. Evans, J. F'oster, and M. Martin. Labor has always had to fight abide by 'the rules. late membership rulings. Wilmington Hali Mobile Expecting Better Days All Must Follow Union Rules And Polities Membership Rules �THE SEAEAR ERS LOG Page Six Baltimore Shipping Down Again As Ships Head For Other Ports FMday. Norember 12, 1948 m APPRECIATION OF SEAFARERS' AID McurASY-'niAsuiin IAMB A. lUmiDM^ lArATim, INB. rOURTH VieB-HIUIDSNT Hnu-r r. KowiNni, MiLWAumc, «M. ^ PRBSIOBNT VRKOW A. NOtMAWAiaMT, LAPAVm* tM^* riRST VteV.PflllS!DKNT «. A. •ACaCCTT, riTTSBUM, KAA INTERNA lATION PIFTH VICt-RRUIOSNT WATMAM WsmMKHMtll. NCW VOMC, H. V. By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ SSCOND VtCK-MniDKNT TNOA, A. «UIMt.AN, XAHKBVtUJI, O. SIXTH VICB-PRXaieCNT •AMUKL J. MITUM. LO* ANSCLU, CAtiP. BALTIMORE—The good ship­ member Isthmian? Stay on ping we reported a week ago these tankers and we'll bring proved short lived. During the them in the way we did the past seven days the shipping ships with the buff funnels. rate slipped back down, way STILL HOPEFUL down. We had four sign-ons, distri­ We didn't expect the slump. buted the same way as the pay­ In fact, we expected things to offs — two Ores, a Bull and a stay at the good pace of the South Atlantic. That was all week before. . .What seems , ,. , to • and we sure hope things pick have happened is that ships that ^^e week to come. were supposed to come mtoj ^here was only one serious Baltimore simply turned up in Lgef during the past week. This other ports. | concerned the Steward As a result, we have plenty | aboard the Bull Line's SS Marof men on the beach with more ina. coming in all the time. Wliere j The trouble with this Steward they come from we don't know, was that he seemed Unable to They must have read that ship- run his department. How he ever ping was good. obtained his papers we don't Payoffs on contracted ships know. He still has his papers, totaled four. There were two! but we don't think he'll sail Ores, one Bull and one South' steward again. Atlantic. In addition there were' The man just did not seem to two unorganized tankers, one of know anything about storing them belonging to you-know-' the ship or putting out meals, who. Both were in good shape, in fact, the crew said the meals Those unorganized tankers are were "plain hell." coming along. It takes time to Naturally the boys wanted the bring these things through. Re- Steward put off, and put off he TMIPIO VICB-MIUIPKNT riUNK C. fllVBA. SUTnCs MONTANA SXVINTH VICC-PRSSIDSNT •SWARD T. SHAV, PMILADILPHIA. PA. was. Two In Transit Only Activity For Galveston By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON—With no pay­ offs or sign-ons this week we had to be content with two ships in transit, the Governor Kilby and the Seatrain Havana. Shipping being in the doldrums, we gave these two ships extra special care, but it really wasn't necessary — both were in good shape with no beefs aboard. Other than courting to these ships, our only other port ac­ tivity was to concentrate our­ selves with work in the unor­ ganized field here. It's a long, slow process, but by banging away at these out­ fits we swell our contracted fleet — the only way we can grow stronger and continue to bring more jobs to the mem­ bership. In case a shipmate of yours may be beached down here this week, here are a few of the oldtimers around: Sam Pearson, from the Peach State; A. S. Ellis and Preacher Perry, both of whom recently returned from a fishing trip to Florida. They say the reason they are here is because they've wasted away to practicaUy nothing and want a Far East run to bring the pounds back. OTHERS ON BEACH Other men here are Fred - Hethcoat, E. O. Moon, Stew Monast, W. Humphry, William F. Barht, M. L. Olvera and R. L. Meadows, Jr. A suggestion has been made here that seems to be a good one so we're passing it along to Headquarters: The point is that the SIU make up stationery kits to be given to the Seafar­ ers in the marine hospital. The kits would bear the name of the SIU. It is felt that all members of the Union are proud of their organization, and would appre­ ciate using stationery bearing the SIU letterhead. I think it is a good idea; the boys in the ' marine hospitals will, I hope, agree with me. OFPICR OP iNTCRHATioNAL sccRrrARY-TRBAsuRSR LKVCRINa RUIUDINa NhvsinbaT* fl o, 1 J.S'XO Mr. Paul Hall, Secy.-Treas. Atlantic and Gulf Districts Seafarers International Union of N. A. 51 Beaver Street New York, New York J)ear Brother Hall; On behalf of the RETAIL CLERKS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, APL, I take this opportvinity to tMnk you and all the members of the Seafarers Union for the valuable assistance you are giving us in ovir battle to organize the New York department stores under the AFL banner•• I donot hesitate to say that if the ever-ready willingness and \mstinting support which you give to sister imions v/ere a general practice in th© labor movement, the entire labor movement would go forv/ard much faster. Our increasing success in driving the conlmunists out of the retail industry and giving the retail store employees the benefit of bona fid© and militant APL xinionism will owe a considerable share to your friendly interest, V/e hope that you will not hesitate to call on our union for any One thing still holding ^ship­ assistance that may be within oin? power to render your organiza­ ping down in this port is the tion wherever and whenever it may be need'ed. West Coast Beef. If the strike out there should end, we might With cordial regards and fraternal greetings, I am get some intercoastals to help us sweep the beach here. ' Fraternally yours. The Ore Line * ships are in good shape now. Bookmen are manning them these days which helps because everybody knows Samuel J, MejCefs what he's doing both as a sea­ International "Vice-president man and a Union man. RETAIL CLERKS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION GOOD GRUB. GOOD SHIP 0EIU:153 It sure looks good to see those ships crewed up solid again. 1440 Broadv/ay — Room 1564 They should stay that way. Most New York 18, New York of the beefs from the Ore ships concern grub. If the Cooks In line with the general Union policy of aiding bonatide trade unions involved in econ­ would just regulate their work omic issues, the SIU gave aid recently to the Retail Clerks Union in its drive to organize , the a little better, the ships wouldn't workers of New York department stores. The facilities of the Union were put eit the disposal have to run out of food as some of the AFL clerks. of them have been known to The aid given the Clerks Union by the SIU is just one more in a long string of assists do. marked up during the past years. Bonafide unions embroiled in legitimate beefs have come There is one sure way to keep to know that the SIU is sincere in its desire to aid individual unions, thus bolstering the labor a crew pretty well satisfied and movement in general. that is to feed the boys well. There is no way we can ex­ press our gratitude to the Doc­ tors and Nurses at the Marine Hospital for the way they have been treating sick Seafarers. We in the Port of Baltimore thank them from the bottom of our hearts. It is swell to walk into a MaBy LOUIS GOFFIN we had to combat inexperience the SIU can justly feel proud of rine Hospital like the one in in the labor ^field. Things moved its record. Baltimore and get the reception Looking back to 1938 when along slowly and it wasn't un- Today on our tenth anniveryou get here. The Doctors and the SIU was formed. Union af­ til 1944 that we began to speed sary, we are a united organizaNurses go out of their way to fairs on the waterfront were a "Ption, with a strong membership. do the right thing by you. Their bit demoralized. The AF of LSU, True, we had gone through financially stable, and possessing aim is to fix you up and send the NMU and remnants of the tough times in the ever-increas-^ the best agreements in the marold ISU, plus two or three other you back sailing. the' would-be Unions were in the, ing battle against . . x.shipown• itime field. aF +v,a+ +5,v,a ©^s, thc commies snd other misCongratulations are in order held; and seamen at that time x.. • i. x x ha,! aViaiax. a* had the choice of joining one ' Rts ,who did thcir best to break^ for everyone who had a part in or another down. The record shows that the building of this District. We they failed miserably to do this. are proud to be members. It is Every member making a The compact few who were So, from 1944 the Union, rein- now a great honor to be able to donation to the Union for members of the AF of LSU be­ forced by new blood, started to say, "I'm an SIU man!" any purpose should receive came the nucleus of the new, I Therefore, on this our tenth an officieil receipt bearing fighting SIU, which started on anniversary, we, the members of the amount of the contribu­ a very small scale at the end the SIU, can feel proud of our tion and the purpose for of October, 1938. Negotiating Committee which, which it was made. The Union grew and grew through its determination to give If a Union official to whom until now, on its tenth birthday, the membership nothing but the contribution is given does it has become the dominant Un­ best, has signed the finest agree­ not make out a receipt for ion in the maritime field. At the ments in Maritime. the money, the matter should present time, the finest contracts immediately be referred to and the best. seamen are in the We can all feel proud of our­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ SIU. selves, in that we kept our faith surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, with each other. And if we HARD WORK New York 4. N. Y. stick together, as we have in the In advising the SecretaryHowever, all of this did not past, the next ten years will Treasurer of such transac­ come about merely for 'the ask­ bring further advances. Then, tions, members should state ing. A lot of hard work went when we celebrate pur twen^ the name of the official and into the building up of the--Un- move forward. New contracts tieth anniversary, we can look the port where the money ion. When we started we were'were obtained. Non-union com- back and feel just as proud of was tendered. small and, with the exception panics were brought into line, our Union as we now feel on of a few officials and organizers,' And to make a long story short, our tenth. ' - Get A Receipt �'V- Friday, NoTember 12, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief Meeting was recessed for fif­ SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, teen minutes to give members an A. Michelet, 21184; Recording opportunity to submit written re­ Secretary, R. W. Pohle, 46828; quests for topics of discussion, Reading Clerk, W. J. Brown, 94. after which time the sailing . Motion carried to table that SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL REG. REG. TOTAL REG. PORT part of Philadelphia Branch min­ ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED board time, the new registration DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK system, and charges were put on utes dealing with the transporta­ 35 34 41 110 13 11 10 34 Boston the agenda. Discussion brought tion ruling until such time as the 189 170 183 186 542 150 165 501 out . the various circumstances in membership has time to kick it New York 51 46 47 30 123 45 37 133 which the changing of the sailaround. Motion on the Savan­ Philadelphia 119 90 106 63 272 93 Baltimore 67 266 ingboard time would involve nah New Business to^ refer the 20 15 23 58 16 Norfolk. 14 13 43 overtime. It was pointed out issuing of books to the volunteer 15 10 5 6 11 36 Savannah 8 19 that performing and the failure organizers. New Business of all 19 9 Tampa.~ 11 39 15 16 17 48 of crewmembers to observe their other Branches accepted. The 74 71 . 59 67 53 192 part of the agreement often loses 72 204 Secretary - Treasurer's financial Mobile. 110 .'. Ill 158 135 126 347 123 416 overtime for the rest of their report and report to the member­ New Orleans 78 Galveston 45 31 56 15 179 11 57 shipmates, and it was recom­ ship were accepted. Communica­ 27 21 17 55 9 43 mended that such cases be dis­ 11 13 tions accepted. . Agent's report San Juan San Francisco .'. Shipping ue To S No ciplined. The new registration accepted. Motion under New rules were outlined and discus­ Business to table action on trans­ GRAND TOTAL , 731 623 611 1,965 547 654 551 4,752 sion revealed that the meeting portation clause until the mem­ bership was fully informed were accepted. The resolution istration rules be accepted. Un­ York and to leave it to Head­ was of the opinion that they through their meetings and the submitted by Headquarters Oc­ der Good and Welfare all hands quarters to make a donation to were of benefit to all. Chairman LOG. Carried. One minute, of tober 29, and the letter from the were urged to cast their vote in the March of Dimes. Communi­ Morrison outlined the correct silence for . departed Brothers. Secretary-Treasurer on the Ne­ the election for 1949 officials. cations from Headquarters on procedure in bringing charges, Topics of general interest were gotiating Committee's report The transportation clause came transportation, the story and pic­ pointing out that one man could discussed under Good and Wel­ were accepted. • Motion carried in for a good deal of discussion, tures of the Marine Hospital, and bring charges, but that those fare. Meeting adjourned with 38 to accept the new registration with the concensus of opinion be­ the registration rules were ac­ who do so must be present at the trial or he would be subject members present at 8:45. rules. The Ballot Committee, ing that all should accept their cepted. The Secretary-Treas­ % composed of J. S. Rubery, J. S. transportation and get off the urer's financial report was ac­ TAMPA — Meeting called to O'Byrne, and J. E. Kniess, re­ ship, regardless of length of trip. cepted. The Patrolman's Reports, order at 7:00 P. M., but as there ported 40 men voted and that One minute's silence for departed the Dispatcher's report and the was only a few bookmen present ballot numbers 78 to 300 were on Brothers. Motion carried to ad­ Balloting Committee's report no regular meeting was held. hand. Accepted. The member­ journ at 9:15 P. M. with 370 were accepted. One minute of to a fine himself. General dis­ However it was decided to hold ship stood one minute in silence members present. silence for departed Brothers. cussion followed in which it was for departed Brothers. Under Meeting adjourned at 8:20 with recommended that the establish­ XXX Good and Welfare several mem­ MOBILE—Chairman, C. Kim­ 350 members present. ment of a welfare fund should bers spbke on the new registra­ ball, 52; Recording Secretary, J. XXX be the next step taken toward tion rules. Meeting adjourned at Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk. H. J. GALVESTON—Chairman, Jeff improving the Union. 8:25 P. M. with 85 members Fischer, 59. Morrison, 34213; Recording Sec­ XXX discussion on problems facing present. Mobile previous minutes, spe­ retary, Keith Alsop, 7311; Read­ GALVESTON EDUCATIONAL the Seafarers. The main topic cial meeting minutes, and educa­ ing Clerk, R. Wilburn, 37739. MEETING, Nov. 2 — Chairman % % • brought up was the shipping tional minutes were accepted. Galveston minutes, financial Keith Alsop; Recording Secre­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Minutes of Savannah were nonrules. Several oldtimers brought out the advantages in having Leroy Clarke, 23082; Recording concurred with and referred to report, educational minutes, and tary, R. Wilburn. Written topics for discussion men accept their transportation Secretary, Herman Troxclair, Director of Organization. The special meeting minutes read and accepted. Minutes of all were submitted by those present. when it is due and paying off 8743; Reading Clerk, Johnny minutes of other Branches hav­ Branches having New Business The relationship between the the ship. For one thing it im­ Johnston, 53. ing New Business were accepted. read and accepted. The Agent unions of the AFL was discussed, The New Orleans previous Agent Cal Tanner reported that proves shipping and gives the men on the beach a chance to get minutes, the New Orleans finan­ the Morning Light, Hurricane, reported that due to the Cuba and it was pointed out that while out. A case in point was the cial report and the Secretary- Iberville, D. Lownsdale, War­ Victory laying up and the Gov­ each union has complete auton­ payoff of the Governor Kilby last Treasurer's financial reports were rior, Maiden Creek, Wild Ranger, ernor Kilby being transferred to omy, all are joined together by week. If it had not been for accepted. New Business of Phila­ Monarch of The Sea, Alcoa Cav­ another Port for the payoff be­ trades councils locally, and de­ the transportation ruling there delphia were referred to Head­ alier, Alcoa Runner, J. W. Cul- fore arriving in the Texas area, partments nationally, for mutual would only have been a handful quarters. All other Branches' len, and Alcoa Pilgrim were due shipping has been slow for the aid and cooperation; though of jobs on this ship, but as it New Business were accepted. in the port between now and the last two weeks. The Governor these councils and departments turned out 25 men on the beach Agent Sheppard reported that 20th of November; and the Rad- Miller will payoff the last of the have a purely advisory status. went out on her, and some of the the business of the port was in ketch—Radocean tanker—was in week, and other Waterman ships Discussion then took up the men who paid off registered and good order, but that sign-ons had port and the crewing of this ship are due to hit Port, but where duties of men in ''^each of the reshipped on her. The new reg­ fallen off with only 5 sign-ons. was indefinite. The architect's they will payoff is not certain ship's departments, and there istration rules came up for com­ However, 21 ships stopped in plans for the renovation of the yet. Seventy-four have been was lively discussion centering ment too. There were a few and were contacted in transit. Union's building at Dauphin and cast in the first two days of vot­ principally on the duties of the fellows that always want egg in The SS Charles Nordhoff, Alcoa,- Lawrence Streets, have been sent ing, and the Agent urged all to Steward's Department. The gen­ vote as soon as possible. Report eral election was then discussed their beer, but they just wanted went into the boneyard. The SS accepted. After discussion, a mo­ and Brother Aslop pointed out to sornething to beef about. A man Del Monte, Mississippi, is in drytion carried to accept the com­ the members that we are one of shipping as day man does this dock undergoing conversion to munication from the Secretary- the few unions that is run by because he wants to, and a man carry reefer cargo. Smith and Treasurer asking that the trans­ and for the rank and file; and shipping on watch also does this Johnsori's SS James Gillis is un­ portation ruling be aired througli that now, with the general elec­ for the same reason. Shipping is dergoing repairs with future the medium of the LOG and tion under way, it is the duty of good enough that men wanting status undetermined. Both ships each member to cast his ballot through discussion in the meetto ship as either day man or on will take full crews when ready and to give considerable thought to the Secretary-Treasurer in ings before final action is taken. watch can do so in a few days to go. Ten payoffs are sched­ to whom he choose to represent New York to be acted upon by a The Resolution to support the in Tampa. In fact, some of uled for the next two weeks him for the coming year. March of Dimes was accepted. Headquarters Committee. As those who criticized group reg­ with three of them Alcoas which The Headquarters' Report was XXX soon as these plans are approved are headed for the boneyard. istration were in the Hall a few NORFOLK — Chairman Wosiaccepted. Motion carried to con­ work will go ahead to complete Voting for 1949 officials is under days ago when Mobile had to be lunk, 48570; Recording Secretary, cur with the new registration called for both day men and way and a large vote is indicated the new Hall, which the Agent Kennedy, 43464; Reading Clerk, rules. The Balloting Commit­ watch men. Any way you look for the Port. Report accepted. opinioned would be among the Jones, 41772. tee's report, the Headquarters fi­ at it group registration works Patrolmen's reports accepted. finest belonging to the SIU. The Minutes of other Branches hav­ out okay—especially for men The Dispatcher reported 347 reg­ Agent worked with Brother Mat­ nancial report, and the Patrol­ ing New Business were read and man's report were accepted. The that are unable to get AB tick­ istered, and 416 shipped includ-. thews, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ accepted. There was general dis­ Dispatcher reported 179 regis­ ets because of physical handi­ ing lay-up, towboat, and stand­ urer, and New Orleans Agent cussion on the Secretary-Treas­ tered, and 57 shipped. Motion caps. The financial report was by jobs. Ship's minutes were Bull Sheppard, in New Orleans urer's communication on the carried under New Business to made. Thirty-nine men were re­ sent to the LOG.. Communica­ to straighten out negotiations transportation ruling. The new allow a man more than one with Alcoa on their Passenger ported registered, and 48 ship­ tions from the Secretary-Treas­ registration rules were accepted. voyage whether transportation is Ships. Tlie results was that all urer on the transportation clause ped. and on the New Registration wages and retroactive pay have involved or not. Motion to have The Agent reported that a com­ ^ 1 BOSTON—Chairman, H. Cash- Rules were accepted. Headquar­ been brought up to the uniform the Negotiating Committee en­ mittee was lining up a camera to man, 40383; Recording Secretary, ters resolution on the March of passenger ship scale. He asked deavor to get all inside painting take the pictures of the Marine E. Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk, L. Dimes concurred in, and the the membership to take an active done by the sailors and not by Hospital to go with a story for One the LOG. The Resolution from Secretary-Treasurer's report to part in voting for the 1949 offi­ the shipyard. CarriedN. Johnson, 108. minute of silence observed for Headquarters was accepted. The New Business of Branches was the membership was accepted. cials, as it is the duty of every Agent's report and the Patrol­ departed Brothers. Three mem­ r^ad and accepted. The Agent's Committee's report accepted to book man to cast his vote and man's report on activities in the bers Obligated. Meeting ad­ verbal report and the Patrol­ allow Dalton H. Morgan, Robert thereby show who he would like Fort were accepted. The Dis­ journed at 8:20 P. M. with 160 man's report were accepted. The C. Niebling, Bernard Grazis, and to have represent him for the patcher reported 58 men regis­ members present. Dispatcher reported 110 regis­ Delbert H. Dean to become re­ coming year. Agent's report ac­ tered, and 43 shipped. There cepted. Motion carried un(^er tered and 34 shipped. The active. The Balloting Commit­ XXX was no New Business. General GALVESTON EDUCATIONAL Headquarters report to the mem- tee's report was accepted. Twen­ New Business to give the vvaiidiscussion followed under Good b e r s h i p, and the Secretary- ty-two men were Obligated. Mo­ resses who are on strike our sup­ MEETING, Oct. ^8 — Chairman, and Welfare. One minute of silTreasurer's financial reports for tion carried unanimously under port. Motion carried to concur Jeff Morrison: Record Secretary, (Continued on Page 15) weeks ending October 16 and 23 New Business that the new reg­ with the resolution from New R. Wilburn. A&G Shipping From Ort 19 To Nov. 1 M �Page Eight ^ THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridair. November 12. 1948 MEWS You Sailed The Seven Seas? Okay! Name Them, Brother Returns From Rest A stickler of a question popped up in the LOG office this week when Brother Agripino Dipasupii wrote in asking the names of the "seven seas." Admitting that he didn't know* them, he wrote; "Lots of broth­ and seas but do not refer spe­ cifically to the seven seas. The ers in a gay mood talk about information desk of the New having 'sailed the Seven Seas, York Public Library was unable have asked a number of brothers to find anything definite on it, what these are, but no one that FROM MYTHOLOGY I talked to seemed to be sure of However, the information desk the answer. of the New York Daily News "Wouldn't it be a good idea to found a reference in old Brahaprint those 'Seven Seas' in the manic lore jn which the seven seas were referred to as the LOG for the information of the waters dividing and bounding the seagoing membership?" seven land masses. Of course the Well, being a little hai'd put world was not well explored in for an answer, the LOG staff de­ those days so that has little meaning. In modern usage it cided to ask some of the boys appears to mean the seven fresh in from the ships. Brother oceans. ^ Timothy B. Moriarty, who hap­ All we can say is, you name pened to be on the fifth deck, them and they're yours! listed the Black, Caspean, Red, Yellow, Dead, Baltic, Adriatic, and North Seas, and then gave up with the conclusion that there were a lot more than seven when you started to count them. - T. Viken, a long-time Isth­ mian Bosun, named the seven Oceans: North and South Paci­ fies, North and South Atlantics, Arctic, Antarctic, and Indian Ocean. P. L. Macklin agreed. Anti-Union Topsiders -FindCrew's Spirit Unbreakable Not many of the old-line anti union Isthmian ships are left after more than a year under an SIU contract, but according to a recent report to the LOG by Scotty Aubusson, the SS Mont­ gomery City is one of them. Captain William McAdam, notorious character who has been known to strike men under his command, set the temper of this ship's recent voyage to the Far East with the general out­ look of "to hell with the Union," Aubusson said. acting as stool-pigeons on the crew. The Chief Mate rode the Bosun and the gang. With all overtime cut to the bone, there was still 100 hours of disputed overtime — most of which was collected at the payoff. Throughout the trip a multi­ tude of phony logs was pre­ pared. For instance, the Firemen divided up the cleaning of bur­ ners—-as is customary — so that each cleaned three on watch. The Chief Engineer and the First Assistant peeked in while one Fireman was cleaning his three (after having been told merely to "clean his burners"). As soon as he had completed these three, he was logged for disobeying a lawful order in that he did not clean all of them. The Skipper stated plainly that he did not like unions, and Charles Colletti, Jr. Engin­ that he and the Chief Engineer eer, whose latest ship was the would do all they could to give Bucyrus Victory, is back in the crew a bad time. In this New York looking for an­ vein he started the trip off by other ship after spending a telling the Bosun that he was short vacation with his mother not going to recognize his over­ NO SMOKING and nephew. Baby . Billy, in time. Chicago. Brother Colletti has The Chief Mate ran around been a member of the SIU The officers gave the Captain deck puffing a massive pipe and since 1943. full support in this program. logging men for smoking on deck! The Captain threatened the Cooks with logs several times because the eggs were not done to suit him. Although the Stewards Depart­ A fine example of mem­ ment had mostly old Isthmian bership action to curb per­ men, the men were learning formers was the special unionism fast, and were satisfac­ meeting called by the Depart­ tory to' the rest of the crew. ment Delegates November 2 on Three ports in India were the SS Daniel H. Lownsdale to visited: Bombay, Calcutta and deal with disrupters aboard. The Colombo. Prices were described keynote to the meeting was by Aubusson as terrific. A shot LEMME THINK struck by F. J. Gillette, Ship's of whiskey cost four rupees —Paul Gonsorchik, who after all Delegate, who served as Record­ about a dollar and thirty cents. must have dispatched more men ing Secretary when he said: The Indians, except retail houses to the seven seas than anyone "Nothing, I think, could be and beggars, were very tough on else in the SIU, opinioned they better than the educational meet­ foreigners. There seemed to be were the seven major seas—not ings in our Union Halls and on consideiable communist infiltra­ counting the oceans. the ships' to acquaint the mem­ tion in their thinking. Next we hit that repository of bership with the duties and re­ In spite of the many difficul­ odd facts and general informa­ sponsibilities of a Union Mem­ ties presented the crew, the tion, "Cut and Run" Hank, who ber, and with the importance of bosun, a young fellow named looked up from his mailing ma­ curbing performing and actions Pete Blum, proved -to be "a chine to say, "Well it's kind of detrimental to the membership damned good Union man who ' hard to figure out, but I think and the standing of the Union. tnew his job and kept peace in it means the whole world—espe­ The more education we have in the crew," Scotty concluded.. cially all the ports and by-ways Union matters the more we will off the beaten track." -stand to gain in conditions, and Apparently Hank's answer was the better we can maintain what as close as any. The American we already have." College Dictionary says,. "Seven With that the gavel sounded A newly added feature seas — The navigable waters of and the crew got down to busi­ Three stalwarts of the crew of the Daniel H. Lownsdale, to the pages of the SEA­ the world." The World Almanac ness. The meeting was held at Waterman coastwise ship, pause in their work for a bit of FARERS LOG is the comic and the Information Please Al­ 8:30 A- M., after leaving Miami, coffee. No names were enclosed with the pictures submitted manac list some eighteen oceans and was attended by all hands. strip "Seafare." LOG car­ to the LOG by W. J. Barnes. Sam Vatis presided as Chair­ toonist Eddy 'Smith is the man. The meeting commenced man responsible for most of with the ship'.s delegate giving a the humorous shipboard in­ review of past and present per­ cidents depicted to date, with forming. The crew was then FELTORE, Sept. 12 — Chair­ down his order for needed items. Delegate. W. Grant elected by a few assists from Jim asked if they did not think it man WUliam Fields; Recording The meeting asked Brother acclamation. There was general was time to call a halt to all of Lowney, but Brother Smith Secretary Jesse D. Baugher. A Thompson to explain the beefs discussion under Good and Wel­ this. is willing to forsake his few hours were reported dis­ on the ship to officials in the fare, One minute of silence in Several members took part in puted in the Deck Department. Hall. Minute's silence for de­ memoi-y of departed Brothers. monopoly on what takes discussion which resulted in the Under New Busine.ss, motions parted Brothers. place in the panels. S. & S, decision that examples would were made to check the ice MAIDEN CREEK, Sept. 13— have to be made of those guilty. Any Seafarers nursing boxes and storerooms before Chairman Frank Van Dusen; Re­ The first offender, totally in com­ ideas which might prove in­ leaving port, to ask the Captain cording Secretary H. Vickery. petent in his work, .was fined $15 teresting and humorous to in "post the slopche.st pricfe list, Minutes of Sept. 5 were read with the understanding that he the -membership can bring and for the Ship's Delegate to and accepted. Delegate's reports leave the ship. them to life in the LOG by get copies of the Ore line agree­ were made and accepted. Under 5, 5. submitting their ideas to Two other men held guilty of ment. C. L. Omohundro was WILLIAM SEATON, Sept. 5— New Business motion carried lesser offenses were fined $5. Eddy Snuth, SEAFARERS elected Ship's Delegate. Engine Chairman Burnstine; Recording that the repair list be accepted LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New The crew went on record as Delegate, Bill Thompson spoke Secretary P. S. Parker. The after corrections and additions. York. N. Y. being all out in favor of eli­ briefly on the Taft-Hartley Law Delegates reported all membere Motion that the slopchest be minating performing, and de­ You don't have to be a pointing out that it was intended in good standing. Under New checked for prices, sizes, and cided that heavy fines would be cartoonist, or even a rea­ to break the Hiring Hall and Business there was a motion by quality for the benefit of the exacted against those who broke sonable facsimile. Just jotthe Union. He then discussed W. Grant and seconded, by oncoming crew, and that the old the ship's rule. The crew en­ 4own the idea in -Mquence the shortage in dishes, and the James Cox that Delegates draw cigarettes be replaced with fresh dorsed the principal of a clean and send : it along. ' Then ' need for new mattresses; and up a repair list.. Motion by ones. Motion that sheets of cor­ ship. - The action-»f the mieeting watch the LOG for the re-^: asked the Steward to inform the A» H al m.e s and seconded by rect size frr mattresses be. 'or- was signed by the Delegates and • suits. crew when the company turned j John Messick' to elect a Ship's all full bobk members present. {Conthi-aed -on Page 9) ' • 'vV--- I Lownsdale Men Knuckle Down Performers Gagsters Wanted Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings �THE SEAFARERS LOG FridAir, Morember 12, 1948 Page Nine Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief (Continued from Page 8) dered. The Deck Department recommended that any overtime collected for the Mate working on deck be turned over to the Day man. Vote of thanks given the Cooks. t, i, CAPE MOHICAN. Sept. 5— Chairman Tuczowski; Record­ ing Secretary Robinson. The Deck Delegate reported minor beefs, and stated that low men would get more overtime. The Engine Delegate and Stewards Delegate, Brother Tresnick. re­ ported no beefs, members in good standing. Brother Tuczow­ ski was elected Ship's Delegate under New Business. Motions carried to paint out the laundry and fix the washing machine. Under Good and Welfare the Ship's Delegate was asked to check the laundi-y for cleanli­ ness every day, the watch was -a.sked to leave the messroom clean at night; and the 8-12 OS was instructed as to his sani­ tary duties. One minute of sil­ ence for departed Brothers. XXX NEW LONDON. Sept. 3— Chairman W. Lawton; Record­ ing Secretary Edward Vilbert. Previous minutes were ac­ cepted. It was reported that the letter referring to miscon­ duct of Cooks' had not yet been sent, and that the Pumpman's beef had been settled. The Delegates reported on standing of membership. Motion carried under New Business that the Ship's Delegate ask the Captain to write a letter for each man registering for the draft. Mo­ tion to have the Ship's Delegate send ^a radiogram to the Hall to request an organizer to come aboard in Jersey. Under Good and Welfare there was discus­ sion of the failure of milk and bread to be brought aboard in Texas. Chairman Lawton spoke on the $10 General Fund As­ sessment. Minute of silence for lost Brothers. to clean the lounge, the Engine Department to take care of the laundry, and the Stewards De­ partment to take care of the pantry. The Sanitary man in the Engine Department was asked to keep quarters clean, and the Steward volunteered to furnish cleaning gear. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. i X tROBIN TRENT. Sept. 28— Chairman George Allen: Record­ ing Secretary George Leidemann. Old business included reading of previous minutes, and report by Stewards Department Delegate on minor beef that would be turned over to Patrol­ man. Under New Business mo­ tion by Curt Nelson and sec­ onded by Bosun J. Sensor to check stores that are condemned. Motion by Ira Myers to have innerspring mattresses put aboard for entire crew. Seconded by F. Townsend. Carried. Mo­ tion by Steward, seconded by G. Allen, to move Cooks to second deck. Motion lost. Discussion under Good and Welfare in­ cluded repair list, cleaning foc'sles before leaving ship and issuance of linen. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. nrvM/'r Sept. e \ OA r-u • MS PONCE. 24—ChairSTEEL DIRECTOR. Sept. 19 '"a" Switzer; Recording SecChairman William E. Logan; T- Nelson. The Deck Recording Secretary James R. Delegate reported a beef pendMurran. The Engine Delegate' upon arrival. Motion under recommended' that action be New Business that the Union be taken against crewmembers informed that the Deck Delegate, guilty of actions unbecoming a J- Henault. has carried out" his Union Brother. Motion carried responsibilities to the satisfacunder New Business that PO t">n of the crew, and _that he Messman put in '12 hours for trouble with the Captain is the the Third Mate painting his result of a personal grudge. Mo­ room. Motion that anyone drunk tion by Hernandez that if the at payoff be fined $50. Motion Captain tries to hard-time the Delegate, the articles be termi­ that Patrolman be asked to nated in Ponce and suitable ac­ speak to Chief Mate about the tion taken. Under Education, medical attention given un­ Brother, Sullivan asked that licensed men. Under Good and copies of new agreements be put Welfare there was discussion on on board, and that bulletin board the feeding of extra persons in and rack for Union literature be the crew messroom in foreign placed aboard. The repair list poi-ts, and on the repair list. One minute of silence for Brothers was discussed, under Good and Welfare. One minute of silence lost at sea. for lost Brothers. SANTOBE. Sepi. 26 —Chair­ man G^rge Hose; Recording Secretary Paul Lawrence. Dele­ gates reported on the standing of members in their departments. Accepted. Under New Business motion carried to recommend Bpsun Cqmelius Moll for a full book, Five bbokriien agreed to sign his rfeicdmmendation. Under Gopd giid Welfare it was arraitgdd for the Deck Department XXX AFOUNDRIA, Oct. 6 —Chair­ man Edward Szarlhe; Recording Secretary R. Lauger. No beefs were reported by the Delegates. Motion under New Business that all overtime be squared away with the Delegates, and that no one go to the department heads to argue their overtime as that is a Delegate's job. Carried. Mo­ tion by the Electrician, seconded by E. Szarythe that a standard brand of syrup, such as Karo, be carried next trip. The meeting went into Good and Welfare where the Deck Delegate, Augie Zazzaro, suggested that all laun­ dry be hung in the laundry room to dry. Guidry and Coralty asked that it be hung outside of the recreation room. The Steward's Delegate. Rafael Padilla asked that the crew cooperate in keep­ ing thg crew's messroom clean. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. X X X THOMAS CREl AP. Oct. IDChairman Cau<-ey; Recording Secretary Kuhn. Brotiier Wagner was elected Ship's Delegate. Mo;;^ tion under New Business that the New York Public Healtii Department be asked to make : rat survey of the ship. Motion carried to have the medicine and slopchests checked by the Dele­ gates and Patrolman upon ar­ rival. General discussion fol­ lowed under Good and Welfare. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. MEWTRANSPOOTATION RULE. (S UP FOR, RE-EXAMIMATIOM BYTHE MEMBERSHIP. A FEW WEEKS AGO Vot; WERE ASKEPYCJUR OPlNlOM C?F THE PROPOSED UNIFORM REG­ ISTRATION RULES .SINCE ADOPreoBY ALL. BRANCMES . IN ORDER. It) GET THE MEMBER­ SHIP'S SUGSESTIOAJS AdDRECo^^.MEA/piUlOltS BEFORE T; i .MA : rER WAS SlyBAAlTTEpTb COA^TWiOE. VOT^- A/OWl ,TWE-rR4»JSfD|ZTAnOAj G?0ESricW IS SURiilT'tHD T&R VoUR. ClFllJlO^;. IF MAVESOAI^TH/A/GIb •SEND IT ifJ. TH/NK Witi. HAVE Aft/ BFFECroWTHE PiNAL DlSPOSlTlO/U CFlHE PROBLEM. CUT and RUN By HANK XXX JEAN LAFITTE. Sept. 26— Chairman Smith; Recording Sec­ retary Roy Gilmore. Brother Charles Busch elected Ship's Delegate. Under Old Business the previous minutes were read and accepted. The Ship's Dele­ gate was instructed to take up the matter of an adequate sup­ ply of cigarettes with the Cap­ tain. The Delegates reported on the standing of the members. Under New Business, motion , carried to have the domestic ! tanks cleaned and cemented and lines cleaned. Under Good and Welfare, Brother Busch stated that he had taken up the matter of candy in the slopchest with the Port Captain, and found that the shortage was due to hot weather. It was decided that if the Deck Department didn't find time to paint the Stewards De­ partment quarters the non-food handlers in the Stev/ards Depart­ ment would do it. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. 4, 4. S. GOVERNOR GRAVES. Oct. 3 —Chairman Frank Albore; Re­ cording Secretary L. Nicholas. Previous minutes and Delegates' reports accepted. Motion carried under New Business that a joint repair list be drawn up by De­ partmental Delegates. Motion that no one pay off till all beefs ar? settled and the ship cleaied by the Patiolman. Under Good and Welfare it was suggested that the libi-ary be changed, and that everyone staj"^ sober at the payoff. One minute of silence in respect for depaited Brothers. XXX JOHN B. WATERMAN. Sept. 9 —Chairman L. Mclnnes; Record­ ing Secretary Charles Peters. The Deck and Engine Delegates reported considerable disputed ovei-time. There was no New Business. Under Good and Wel­ fare the repair list was checked. Under discussion it was asked that more ice cream be served, and that caimed ham and a bet­ ter brand of coffee be made available for night lunch. It was suggested that an adequate sup­ ply of DDT be put on board. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Gtood shipping is still hitting our town. Regular company ships, the new tankers and the many orgcuiizing jobs which the membership have quickly taken have been coming through with the goods. When the West Coast strike is settled soon there'll be many SIU ships moving again out there—with, we hope, enough SIU men available for every one of them. Meanwhile, the East Coast AFL longshoremen strike, we feel, won't last longer than two weeks. (Hope we won't have to take the rope—like Roper—on this.) Brother John Campbell just sailed in from a trip... Accord­ ing to their letter dated October 24, Brothers Paul Gay, Vasco Baucom and Thomas Freeland are on the beach in Port Said, Egypt, receiving hospitalization, and appreciating the fact that they had a few September-dated LOGS to read... From Galves­ ton, Texas, Seafarer Thomas. Walker, who says he's following in his father's footsteps, has requested to receive the weekly LOG so his father, a pro=union man and a sailor way bade before the 1904 Baltimore fire, can read of the seafaring life as it is today. XXX Last week Brothers Steve Carr and Joe Clurman were plenty happy that so many labor-hating Tafl-Hartleyites re­ ceived their much-deserved unemployment papers—thanks to the votes of the members in labor unions... Here are some of the oldtimers who may still be in town: A. Williams, A. Costa. W. Philip. Nathan Robertson. J. Naylor, E. Steele. D. Jessup. Charles Patraiker, L. W. Ball. A. Dudde. C. Burns, T. Toohy. E. Robinson, Fredrick Miller. T. Gilham. R. E. Jackson, M. Sterne. Guy Whitehurst, C. Jurewicz and George Brazil. Here nre a few more new sea novels. The Restless Voyage :y Stanley Porteus, published by Prentice Hall, $2.75 ... Mysteries and Adventures Along the Atlantic Coast by Edward Snow; Dodd, Mead Co., $4.00... On November 15 the Barnes Company will publish A Treasury of Sea Stories compiled by Gordon Aymar, illustrated by Rockwell Kent, containing fictional and factual nautical stories... The following brothers will be receiving the weekly LOG free of cost to their homes: John Lunn of Pennsyl­ vania, Barney Swearingen of Florida, James Ray of North Caro­ lina, John Dixon of California, Edward Carton of Florida, Harold Bullock of Pennsylvania. News Item. Washingfon—Gonorrhea can now be prevented by taking a single pill of penicillin within a few hours after exposure. Dr. Harry Eagle of the National Insiilutes of Health. U.S. Public Health Service, reported... Commenting on this we'll say that shipboard medicine chests should be furnished with these pills in great quantity. We believe, however, it may take years and lots of red tape before this newly-devel­ oped treatment can be made available to freighter medicine chests. We may be wrong. Steps may have been taken, or will be taken, to provide the ships of our merchant marine with such penicillin pills. J. -v' . �Paire Ten T HE SEAF AR ERS LOG Fridtir, November 12, 1948 THE MraiBERSHIP SPEAKS Crew, Like Filly^lieu Bird, Only Knows Where It's Been Jack Of All Trades Noonday 'Sun' Not Bright He's Port Engineer's Son the Captain Bligh days of long To the Editor: idainfully. That is all they got ago. The only way that you can "Heyday" is everyday aboard make another trip on the Noon­ 'out of him. After reading in the LOG of the SS Noonday! day is to get on the good side Now our main purpose in writ­ Red's story of the "Mission to of the Oiler on the 4 to 8—then Upon coming aboard the Noon­ ing this letter is to find out if the Far East," we find we have something can be done to remedy he will give his permission. day in Orange, Texas, the gang /just about the same conditions this situation. But should you be a good began asking for the usual in­ aboard this scow, the SB Michael, Union man and a true Seafarer, formation about how this is, and you are put on the list as ex­ HANG OVER BEEFS as prevailed aboard Red's Mis­ how that is. They were quickly pendible. This Oiler has been on sion San Fernando. This ship is a Carras tanker informed that this was this, and the Noonday for three years, and From the beginning of this with offices in New York. Al­ that was that. . he thought he could run things trip we have had the same old though we, the Deck and Engine And this is what was what:.- till the eagle-eyed boys from mystery as to where we were Delegates, joined the ship in Beware of the Mate, for he is a Galveston arrived and hell began going, where we were at. It sure Galveston, she is from New York very dangerous fellow. He will to pop. has fouled up the messroom navi­ and had quite a few beefs on come into a room and beat gators. As to asking any of the her from the previous trip to WANTED PAY hell out of the gang if they . Mates for any of this informa­ Montreal. The Galveston Patrol­ don't walk a chalk line. And The first to get fired was tion, a guy might just as well man told us that this company please remember that a fair-eyed "Cornbread" the Chief Electri-. was still imder the process of duck his head in a bucket of salt Jerry DeMeo, recently of water. You'd get the same satis­ being organized. the SS Evangeline, is a hsmdy Oiler and a couple of other boys cian. He was eagle-eyed and not faction. Things are getting out of con­ man to have around in a pinch. will tell the Chief Engineer blue-eyed. The Chief did not However, our main beef at the trol because of the Captain's During a trip aboard the everything that goes on among like him because he wouldn't work for nothing. Next to be . present time is all this mystery policy of causing dissension Evangeline. Brother DeMeo the crew. fired was the Delegate, because If you feel like talking about about our mailing addresses. among the crew, his failure to pinch-hitted as telephone op­ he took care of Union beefs in . About ninety percent of us are extend the common courtesy of erator during an emergency. th& way things are run, remem­ proper fashion. Then came married men and have families giving us a mailing address, and On the articles he was listed ber that the Chief Engineer hap­ Charlie and Bill, the Wipers, or girl friends that we would like his cynical and oppressive atti­ as AB. He's handy in the pens to be the Port Engineer's son. He is' a slave driver from who crossed the blue-eyed Oiler. Engine Room, loo. to hear from occasionally. tude. We fear that if this trip lasts We are leaving Rotterdam toThe only boys that were able • day, according to the sailing much longer, morale will be to make another trip were the Of ' board, and are bound for the broken down altogether. blue-eyed boys. The Chief made • great vmknown. The Delegates course we are hoping for a I am an ardent reader of the To the Editor: the remark that any man who were instructed by the crew to short trip and a signed agree­ SEAFARERS LOG and, by this . find out from the Captain, if ment with this company. I am taking the time to write knowledge of your official publi­ bothered Brother Sanchez was possible, a definite mailing ad­ Our ship's meetings are being and thank you sincerely for bothering him, and that he had cation, I feel a kinship with your dress. , After they had stated held regularly in addition to fired more than one crew for try­ their business to him, he simply educational meetings. We have the solidarity your Union and its Union. Therefore it makes me ing to pull him off the ship. Of leaned back and laughed dis- tried to work out and rectify membership are showing in help­ feel good inside to hear about your answering an appeal for course to lose him would be to our problems through the me­ ing my International union in its help. Thanks again. lose his source of information. dium of these meetings; but un­ time of need. This letter is being written So beware of Marcine Langley, My International has a proud der the circumstances there is not much more that we can do, record of assisting others and I with the approval of my Local's Chief Engineer of the SS Noon­ day. He will drive hell out of and not much chance to settle know that all officials of the entire membership. Martin Rose, President you unless you have blue eyes. things through the department AFL and other branches of our Local 396. ILGWU Cornbread MacCormaek great Labor movement have a heads. > To the Editor: Oswego, N. Y. similar record. Bill Quinn Right now we are having quite After having spent five years a few beefs that' will have to as an officer in the Merchant wait until we get back to the THREE MEN, THREE DEPARTMENTS ON THE SEATRAIN HAVANA Marine, I was enraged to hear the anti-miion propaganda being states. spread over the college campus C. L. Davie of the University of MassachuC. J. Quinol setts against maritime labor. J. R. Gordon I am now a senior at the Uni(Ed. Note: A contract has • versity, and have chosen the been signed with this com­ maritime Hiring Hall system as a topic for -a lengthy editorial pany.) aimed at nullifying the one^ sided views expressed by a - majority of the faculty. Since I LIKEB MEDICAL have not been sailing recently, I AID RECEIVED have lost many contacts with IN BALTIMORE the industry and former ship­ mates. Thus I am writing you To the Editor: for some of your publications ' and any statistical data that I I was in the Marine Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland for two can use in such an editorial. One of the seamen's unions' months. I would like to tell the most serious enemies 'today is a membership through the med­ mis-informed public. I hope, by ium of the LOG of the excellent • clearly displaying our side of the treatment I received. picture, to eirlighten this public There was never a time that ' concerning pre-union treatment the nurses hesitated to come of seamen, and to contrast this when I called. Everything pos­ with their status at the present sible was done to hasten my re­ time. I intend especially to em­ covery. When a man is sick and phasize the non-partisan policies needs help, it means everything of the Hiring Hall. to feel that the doctors and Any help you can give me nurses take an interest in him would be deeply appreciated. .. instead of in how much money he has—as might possibly be Robert Norwood the case in a private hospital. (Ed. Note: Union educational I appreciate the opportunity of literatxire and copies of the telling of the good treatment I Representing three departments on the Seatrain. Havana are Glen Vinson, OS, tightening LOG are being sent to Mr. received. a brake on a freight CM; J. Johnson, FWT, knob-twirling in thq engine room: and J. Hutchins, Clyde Baumgardner, Sr. StewMd, just posing on the Seatrain pier in Edgewater, N. J. Pics sent in by Brother Vinson. Norwood with our best wishes.) To the Editor: Garment Local Prexy Thanks SIU f Elequests Data To Rebut Anti-Labor Dogma On Campus I �Friday. NoYdmBer 12, 1948 THE.SEAFARERS FOR THE ATLANTA FROM THE ATLANTIC LOG Page Eleven Practical Jokes Of Allen Officers Find Cool Audience Among Crew To the Editor; While the Isthmian ship Atlanta City was "flying down to Rio" recently a trolling line brought forth the fine porpoise specimen being displayed by the crew. All agrin over their catch, the men are, kneeling — Tony Aligara, Utility; Pat Cain, OS; Jesus Fernandez, 2nd Cook. Back row — Sam Cessna, AB; Jim Hicks, FWT; Red Baron, AB; William Mellow, Deck Eng.; L. Armentano, OS; L. Piker, Jr. Eng.; W. Brewer, Chief Cook. Log-A-Rhythms The Life For Me By BILL GILSTRAP Love there's been and lust enough and bitterness and lying; Hard roads and stony ways I think it was he trod. But all there is to hear now is the low waves sighing, And the whispering winds that makes the sea-grass nod. Perhaps she knew enough of hate to need the thought of dying; She swam alone at twilight out beyond the breakers rim. Her dirge is the fluted driftings of a seagull's crying, The gurgling tidepools tone her funeral hymn. Yes, joy there's been and flaming scorn and loneliness and trying; Now she drifts in coral gardens, dreamless and deep. Her chalice, the moving water-weeds, the ebb tides' plying; The searing grief's forgotten and all that's left is sleep. Reports Jean As 'One Swell Ship' The Summary To the Editor: By FRANK BOYNE Sing hi! sing ho! for the briney deep. You can keep your cattle and keep your sheep; Yes, keep your farms with their rustic charms; The life for me is in Neptune's arms. It's the deep blue sea for me. Out on the sea where the breeze is fair, Where the tang of salt permeates the air. And the gulls fly high in the azure sky, \7here the ocean swells go rolling by. This is the life for me. ^ With the scintillating stars at night, God's patterns ever shining bright. The silvern dust of the milky way. And the soft moonlight on the waters play. God's work for all to see. Out here you know there's a God above; In the rays of the sun is the warmth of his love. How oft have I itood as the night turned to dawn, And watched overawed as a new day was born. Out here on the sea. You can talk of nostalgia for your home and hearth, Whilst I travel on to the ends of the earth; To the north, to the south, to the east and the west, With the gentle heave of old Neptune's breast. I'll feel forever free. 4, ; I. . .^1.1 I want to warn our Brothers I Flitting a shell in the cham­ who pull into the city docks in ber he took a shot at what he There was never a dull mo­ Houston to watch themselves at I called a sea hawk, then leaving ment aboard the Isthmian ship, night, as seamen have been hav- j the shell in the chamber he I. William H. Allen. It was a hec­ ing trouble here for quite a long started to spin it. Suddenly he put the gun against his temple tic and hilarious trip from the time. and pulled the trigger. He scared One of the ABs did not make time we signed on her in March the hell out of his .wife all right the ship in New Orleans, and till we paid off in the Gulf on as a result we sailed all the for she thought it was loaded. September 17. way to Bombay shorthanded. Al­ Later on when I thought of the We left a drydock in Balti­ though we could have picked incident I wished it had been. more for Tampa and the Gulf up a man in Alexandria, the We were required to steer bridge in all to load. In Houston we had our Captain stated that he had no from the flying kinds of weather. The only over­ first serious trouble. Four of the intention of doing so. head protection we had all the Deck Department were jumped RUSSIAN ROULETTE way to Bombay was a torn-up by a bunch of jerks who worked The Skipper seemed to be a canvas, although it rained nearly them over with lengths of chain. As a result W. Edwards, Afe, and pretty good guy up till the all the time. Robert French had to be hos­ time we left the States, then we A TORRENT pitalized. Edwards had six or really got a rude awakening. eight stitches taken in his head, He delighted in shooting at sea It rained so hard one night and French had to check in the gulls. His wife was on board that Edwards had to stand in Galveston Marine Hospital with all the way down the coast, and front of the gyro repeater in or­ a broken jaw. The otjjer two on one occasion he came up on der that Davies, who was on the boys only suffered a few bruises the bridge with his .38. wheel, could see it. We could not move down below as the Captain had taken the wheel off to prevent the Mates from doing just that in foul weather. Going through the Dead Sea it was blistering hot. I had my cot on number three hatch. Someone threw ice cold water on me from the bridge. Looking up I saw the Captain, Chief Mate and Purser looking down and laughing. Since the Purser was the practical joker aboard, I thought he had done it, so I cussed him out. The Old Man yelled down, "Look out, boy! We have a log book on this ship!" This statement was followed with more water being thrown on me. As I was perspiring free­ ly in the heat, and the water was like ice, it sure woke me up. As my linen was soaked by this time, I tore it off the cot and went to the Steward and demanded dry linen. The Stew­ ard gave it to me and went to the Captain and blew his top about the moronic sense of hu­ mor of the so-called officers and gentlemen aboard ship. Later I W. W. Bunker, Fireman on Ihe Isthmian ship William H. found out that the Skipper was Allen, shows off his eight foot playmate. Shot was by Jerry the one who had thrown the Lonski, the only one who was brave enough to venture near. water. Ship was in Calcutta at the time. JAMMED UP This is the score, boys: On my tropical run to San Juan, Puerto Rico I met some of the boys on the beach. My desire was to join them and say hello to the gals. But when I registered at the Hall I saw the SS Jean on the board calling for two ABs. JUST MARRIED^ WANTS BRIDE TO READ LOG To the Editor: My folks have been receiving the LOG regularly and enjoy it very much. They save all the issues for me till I get home. Just recently, however, I've got­ ten married; so I wish you would have the LOG sent to my new address in.Pontiac, Michigan. I truly wish you could meet my wife, for she is a very fine person. I know she'll enjoy reading the LOG. Well, I hope to be on the coast shipping out soon. Dwaine Lassen (Ed. Note: The LOG is being sent to your new address as you request.) The Piurser got himself in quite a jam in Bombay w'hen ' The 9:00 o'clock call came and he attempted to peddle 4 guns 'and 415 rounds of ammunition. no one took the jobs. - Red Mich­ The man he contacted to do ael told me, "Here's the job for business with happened to be a you!" As he always does, he cop, and the local papers made twisted my arm, and I took the quite a story out of it. They job. One of my buddies, Eliseo stated that over 200 men posing Santiago, who came off a Water­ 'as tally clerks' and stevedores man ship with me, told be he in the raid netted four pistols would go with me and so he did. with 415 rounds of ammunition, My first meal on the ship was one rifle with 150 shells (this reaUy a joy. The Chef told me was the Skipper's), and one other not to be scared to eat, and so I i weapon (which, so help me, was dug in. His grub has so much I the Steward's air-rifle), and a flavor that if one is in a hurry quantity of cosmetics. he will bite his finger-s! If you According to the stories in the fellows want to get fat for the papers it looked as though they holidays and pick up some were going to put the Purser change for your pockets, join the against a wall and see how much SS Jean. lead they could pump into him. The boys elected me Deck The trial came up the 25th of Delegate. I had a chat with the June when we were at sea. Up­ Mate and he is a swell guy to on arrival in Calcutta we fouT«i get along with if you use a fair that he had received a fourapproach. The Old Man gives us month sentence. all the cigarettes and money we He got out in three months want. though. I saw him later in Bal­ She has a fine crew in all De­ timore. He had no words of love partments. . Right now the Mate for his fellow officers for whom has offered to cooperate in hav­ he had taken the rap, as several ing the ship made ship-shape. of them had been in on the deaL Join the SS Jean. You can't go They knocked the Purser while wrong. he was in the clink and even Ivon Vante drank his beer. Deck Delegate Jerry Lonski !i �THE SEAFARERS Pag* Twalve Seafarer Attending School Finds Faculty Needs Union LOG Friday. Ne*«tnlMr 12, 1948 Ilie Glad Hand one of our club meetings she was damning organized labor to • ^ Well, I got myself an oar, the point that even Joe Stalin threw it over my shoulder, and would have given her a nod. I headed inland. As I was travel­ don't mind telling you that I ing through the fair little town let her have it with both bar­ of Moccassin Bend a local yokel rels. I am expecting to be asked me what it was. Driving labeled a communist any day the blade of the oar down into now. the ground I grasped his hand Speaking of the coming elec­ and said, "Howdy, neighbor! This tion, I know each and every is the place I've been looking member is awaiting the outcome. for." But what ever it may be, I Getting away from the sea know the SIU will hold a true I am here in Chattanooga going course. to school. Yep! I decided to During my career at sea I take up my GI Bill of Rights, served nearly three years in the as I used to be in the Navy. Navy and two-and-a-half in Hie Whether it's a soft shoe You might say I am getting my Merchant Marine. During nearly danc^e or the beginning of a book learning so I can be a big- eighteen months of that time I glaff hand routine, nobody shot someday. But that is not was a member of the Union. The knows. Anyhow, it gave Char­ the reason for this letter. SIU taught me more of the Here in the southern blue benefits of a democracy than all lie Ferret, Assistant Electrician ridges, where the air is almost the history books written since on the Alcoa Patriot, a reason for having his picture taken. as fresh as a sea breeze, I miss Plato. Shot '^as by Harry Thompson, xny SEAFARERS LOG and the AS A MAN Fireman on the ship. news about all the good guys In closing I will say that I that I once sailed with. Maybe if I had my LOG I could go met the best that America has SEAFARER IN ARMY down to the Tennessee River, to offer in the SIU. There you ASKS SHIPMATES •which is close by, and feel a are accepted upon the basis of little bit at home once again. what you are as a man, and not TO DROP A LINE Besides I need the LOG to sup­ how thick your pocketbook is To the Editor: port the many arguments that or what side -of the tracks you I haven't been receiving the come from. I have here in school. LOG for quite sometime, so The school teachers are pre­ Now I am turning from the perhaps you did not get my dominantly anti-union. Instead sea to seek an education. I be­ change of address. of admitting that they are gross­ lieve it is rightly mine, and that As you know I'm in the army. ly underpafd for their services— it should be available in a like I volunteered in June because I for reasons that I attribute to manner to all of you. didn't have very much hope sheer ignorance—they cling to I would like to know if it is that the merchant seamen would the idea that they're just the still possible to obtain all of the be deferred, and I joined in or­ forgotten cream of aristocracy. SEAFARERS LOGS in book der to get it over with. All they need is a damn good form. If so please let me know Since being in the army I democratic Union to represent as soon as possible. have gone quite a long way. I Keep a sharp look-out, g. true will attend OCS (Officers Can­ them. course and steady as she goes! didate School) about the first of NO ORGANIZER Jim McGuffin 1949. Please ask any of my old (Ed. Note: If you -will send shipmates who may read this Don't get me wrong though. I'm not up here trying to or­ your address we wiU put you to write me and let me know ganize the teachers of the State on the mailing list for the how everything is going out on of Tennessee. But topics on la­ LOG. As to back issues: Bound the deep blue sea. bor and management crop up volumes back through 1946 are My present address is. Lead­ now available at $2.50 each. ers Course, 23rd Arm'd Engin­ very often in a classroom. Just- a little incident that hap­ They are boimd six months to eers Bn., 3rd Arm'd Division, pened here last week will serve the volume, which makes live Fort Knox, Kentucky. as an example. With the ap­ volumes in alL and can be Alvin L. McDowell proaching national election, we obtained by writing the LOG •are holding a dummy election office, 51 Beaver Street, Ne-where on November 2 to see who York 4, N. Y.) would be chosen for President. One of the teachers made a talk about our wonderful democracy, its rights, its benefits, and how high the standard of living is here compared to that of other governments. Yet a couple of days ago in To the Editor: Reports SS Beachcomber 'Launched' Front Texas Bar To the Editor: Asks Relief For Cramped San Juan Hall RETIRED, SIU MAN LIVING ON PRAIRIE :WANTS THE LOG To the Editor: ^ I am a retired Seafarer as of a few months back, and am now , Jiving on the prairie in Canada. I never hear any news about the seafarers I once knew; nor am I able to keep track of Union activities. Therefore I would like to have you send the LOG to me here. I will appreciate it very much as it is the only medium through which I can hope to keep track of what is going on. Glen Seeley Manitoba, Canada (Ed. Note: The LOG is on its way to the prairie.) ttcvoe Being a newcomer to the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico I feel that other members who have never been to this Port are un­ aware of conditions at this Hall. It is no longer than the Dis­ patcher's office in New York. I want to call your attention to this matter as I feel that other members probably don't know about it unless they've been down here. Shipping is cer­ tainly good enough to warrant something better. As it is, there is no privacy for the pie-cards at all, no place to read without someone walking on your feet, no place to write a letter; in fact, it is impossible to relax in the Hall at all, as the chairs are all worn out. And, of course, there is not sufficient room to hold meetings. As I sit at the Agent's desk writing this, my chair is jammed against the toilet door. Everyone is doing the best he can with what he has, but I-can tell you we have damn little to do with! I hope you will pub­ lish this letter in the LOG, Aubry Thurrnan To Ihe Editor: tation. Victor Bonet, Third Cook off the Ponce, just flew in from Florida where he was in the hospital in Miami. A few of the Brothers have been flying down to San Juan to get a ship. They say ship­ ping's slower than slow in the big Atlantic ports. Shipping has been good all right down here; and from the look of things should be that way until Christ­ mas at least. Bill Barrett met his Brother, Bob, the other night in one of the ginmills. Bob piled off the One night last week, while enjoying a quiet beer in the Texas Bar, one of the young beauties sidled up to me and whispered in my ear that she was going to Washington to see President Truman and ask him to build a special ship for the San Juan Beachcombers. Accord­ ing to her specifications it would be some shipi. Well, I looked around and there were sixteen beachcombers in the bar, and each deck rating was present with a couple of members of the Stewards De­ partment as well. All were en-, joying a heave ahead, and I heard that most of them paid cash. "Red" Morgan was there and Walter Larson, Joe Henault, Tommy Chambers, Bill Thomp­ son, Johnny Dean, and T. Kato, to mention but a few. The boys are on the move again. "Whitie" Anderson just shipped out on the Monarch of the Seas, and Thompson on the Dorothy. Spurlock has almost shipped "Red" Morgan on the ship he was on, and now both Suzanne. He's been talking to brothers live at the Sanchez Morgan for an hour now — even Hotel in Puerta de Tierra. offered to buy his pots and pans. Special note:' Brother Spurlock Pat Dunphy looked the board failed in his attempts to ship over in the Hall and seeing no Brother Morgan, so Morgan can jobs sat bravely down to rest. still be found in his usual Tony (Chico) Gonzalez paid haunts. off the Jean and shipped on the Where oh where is the pretty Rosario as Bosun. His Brother, motor vessel Ponce? It' was ru­ Pablo, is Bosun on the Bull Line mored that she would be in San ship Kathryn. I saw Sal Colls, Juan about November 1. Now the Agent, pass—and I mean she has sli-ayed off again, and pass—the skid row yesterday. He nobody seems to know when didn't even see the boys! Red she'll get back to sunny Puerto Spurlock, after his day's work is Rico. done at the Hall, hies it home It looks like Sal Colls was to his shack in Catano. Tony right. I'll have a long wait if Viera, the San Juan Patrolman, I stick it out for the Ponce to is usually hoofing it up and down get back. Oh well, that's life! the waterfront covering the Keep her steady between the ships. You can bet the mem­ anchors. bership gets real SIU represen­ Woody Lockwood �THE SEAFARERS Friday. NovembM 12# 1948 LOG Page Thirieea Membership Comments Oh Transportation Rule t ; Says Principles Should Guide Stand On Rule To the Editor: HAPPY WITH THE WHOLE WORLD , >> / Since the Union rule call­ ing for men to take trans­ portation money and pile off after a trip ending in a port other than the payoff port went into effect, many opin­ ions pro and con have been expressed in the LOG and at membership meetings. On this page is a sampling of membership opinions. Arguments for and against the rule are given almost equal space. Brothers hav­ ing points to add on the sub­ ject are urged to write to the SEAFARERS LOG. ^ Several branches report that their shipping picture is de­ finitely being benefited by the operation of the transportation i-uling. They indicate that the job-turnover is speeded up a good deal. Anybody interested in job security must be pretty tickled to hear that. Of course, I realize that it is sometimes a real hardship for men to get off a ship before they have a stake made. But it is damn sure a hardship to be stuck on the beach with no jobs turn ing over and no money at all in your pockets. So it looks like it all boils down to this: No matter what we finally decide to do there's going to be hardship for somebody. A choice has to be made. In that case let's forget about the hardship for the time being and decide on principle. The ob­ vious principle at stake seems to be this: As a result of years of negotiating and Union action we have a transportation clause in our agreements which acknowl­ edges the responsibility of the company to get a man back to the area in which he shipped. STIFFEN FIGHT*""" If many members refuse their transportation money when it is offered to them, they will go on record as indicating that the transportation clause is not really needed, and will make it difficult in. future negotiations to retain the clause at all. That would please the com­ panies very much and beat the membership out of a lot of money in the long run. It looks to me like we had better keep our transportation ruling as it is, take our money and re-iegister. Gene Nowokunski Chico Erazo of the LaSalle, Waterman, seems to be at peace with the entire world as he takes it easy while his ship was in Manila recently. - Picture was taken by Ludovico Agulto. the "Manila Watch," who sent it to the LOG. Brother Agulto stated that he tried to reach Chico with the picture but the ship sailed early. It's in the LOG office if Brother Erazo wants to pick it up. Trinity Crewmen Ask Referendum To the Editor: After reading the LOG of Oc­ tober 8, we, the undersigned bookmembers, wish to protest the transportation ruling ac­ cepted by shoreside • meetings which provides that a man com­ ing in on a ship which pays off in an area other than the area of signing on must pay off and accept his transportation money. This was taken up at our ship­ board meeting. The crew was unanimously against it. We feel that this matter should be put on a ballot and voted on up and down the coast for 60 days by the entire membership. We feel that this practically cancels the vacation clause in our contract and that it lessens our job security. We would like to see other ships write in and express their views on the matter. Bookmembers of SS Trinity: J. W. McCaslin, Jack E. Kelly. James McFarlane. Wm. J. McLaughlin. Michael E. Buckley. Jxilian A. Tito, D. E. Prile, W. H. Lewis, E. Rydon, P. S. Shauger. Stanton Mar­ shall. Albert F. Vetis, Kasimir Puchalski. William Corey, Wil­ liam Bees. Robin Kettering Men Set Alcoa Partner Crew Feels Rule .. African Sun In Veldt Tilt Hurts Family Men To the Editor: nie Scialpi, third—Del Benedict, To Ihe Editor: We, the crew members of the SS Alcoa Partner, wish to go, on record that we do not agree with the transportation rule whereby a man has to get off his ship and take his transportation money.. We feel that a man is entitled to stay on his job as long as he is satisfactory and does his work. Not many seamen stay on a ship for a long period of time, but there is quite a large number of seamen who have responsibilities, such as large families, who can not afford to change ships often. Suppose a man ships out of the Gulf for a six-weeks trip and then pays off in New York, or an Atlantic Portr. He hasn't made enough money in six weeks to even pay his debts incux'red while he was on the beach wait­ ing for that job! Therefore, we wish to go on record as opposed to the new amendment to the present trans­ portation rider. * Signed by 32 members of the SS Alcoa Parlner AsksTime Limit Amendment To Help Men On Short Runs On the second voyage of this converted Navy Transport, the Robin Kettering, talent for the big leagues was uncovered while lying at anchor in the port of Dar-Es-Salaam. The African Sim of FarreU Lines sent our crew a challenge to a softball game. We readily accepted and proceeded to the field of battle. Of course all hands had been training rigorously on beer and bagels in these South and East African ports. We galloped on to the field and proceeded to warm up mrtil the time came to do battle. Already the African Sun had a list of conquests worthy of pride and confidence (including the Robin Mowbray, African Star, and a Canadian ship, all taken on in Durban. We were sceptical of the outcome, but we were deter­ mined to give them a battle that would make them work. With Bobbie Packert winging them in from the mound to Spotty Scott, we had the follow­ ing men in other positions: first base — Art Monceau, secondEddie Kroskie, shortstop—John­ shortfielder—A. D. Brown, right field — Frank Kuvakas, center— Joe Oi'lando (Second Assistant, who can really play baU, and helped us out to a fine victory), left field—Joe Stackowicz. Our substitutes to relieve the first of the early-winded were Hank Wirth Speedy Brownlee, and A1 (PiUs) Weber. YER OUT! A very fine job of umpiring was turned in by Bob Hum­ phries, who gave a fair decision on all plays of fast action. • The "heavy lumber work of Monceau, Stackowicz, Scailpi, Kuvakas, and Benedict put men on and aroimd the diamond to come up with an 11-8 victory over the African Sun. Everyone enjoyed the game in­ cluding the local residents, who watched from the sidelines. Good sportsmanship ^was shown by both sides, following the tilt, all went for a refreshing swim in the ocean made enjoyable by a cold brew after a hot day on the diamond. Del Benedict Pleased By Rule And Way Handled In Log, Meetings To the Editor: I have noticed in the LOG re­ cently much agreement with the present rule on Transportation. The membership seems to favor the idea that when a man has any kind of money coming to him from the shipowners — and specifically when they are en­ titled to transportation money— that they had better take it. That sounds pretty sound to me. What's a ship more or less be­ tween Seafarers? There'll al­ ways be another one—and if we keep the Transportation Ruling there wiU be more of them more often! But if you do give' any­ thing away, give it to a Union Brother; don't give it to the op­ erator! But aside from that, there is one thing that this debate over the Transportation Rule has highlighted, and which I im­ agine a lot of people who read the LOG besides the membership —including the operators—must have noticed, and that is the truly democratic process by which the Seafarers arrive at a decision on Union policy. BY MEMBERSHIP This Union is run for the mem­ bership by the membership. Most any organization, no matter how dictatorial, can be said to be run for the membership-^with the exception, perhaps, of some commie outfits which are run for Joe Stalin. But there ai-e not many that are run by the mem­ bership as the Seafarers is. On controversial question, equal space is given opposing opinions in the Union's paper. Things are certainly not rail­ roaded through the meetings. In fact, in -this case they are dis­ cussed in the LOG, as well as in the regular meetings, thereby giving as large a number of members as possible a chance to acquaint themselves with the question befoi-e any action was taken on it. Personally, I think we ought to take our money, protect our contract, and speed up shipping by retaining the present ruling. But > whatever happens I'll be damned well satisfied to go along with what I know will be the wishes of the majority when ac­ tion is taken. Waller Gardner To the Editor: Being a permitman I've long ago found out that my opinion counts very little when it comes . to a discussion of Union activi­ ties. And when it comes to shap­ ing Union policies, I count as nothing, lacking the chance to vote. But I do like to get my say in once in a while, and I fall back on the LOG when it comes to doing this. A great deal of pro and con comment has been heard lately about the new rule whereby a man receiving transportation money must pile off of the ship, whether he is a bookman or a permitman. I find a number of good things to say for this. Chief among these is the fact that it will create a greater shipping turn­ over, and in these times that we've all been putting up with in the last few months, that means a lot. There are those who will ar­ gue that in the interest of job security, which is what a union stands for, men should be al­ lowed to remain on the vessel. When there are only so many jobs, with men waiting to take them, then I think that it fur­ nishes greater security to get some of those jobs passed around among all of us. ASKS TIME LIMIT But the rule lacks something that would make it much better, and help every man affected by it. I think that there should be a definite time limit that a man can be allowed to stay on the ship before he must get off if he receives transportation money. Let us say sixty days. A sixty day time limit wiU cover him if he is on a Victory or C-ship running to Europe, for he can then make two trips in­ stead of one. This of course means that the ship might sign on in New York and then pay off in Mobile or New Orleans. Some will argue that the rul­ ing tends to nullify the vaca­ tion-clause in our contracts. Hav­ ing been on te.n. ships since be­ coming a permitman in the SIU, I've yet to run onto a single man on any of those ships who said that he'd been on for a year or was planning to stay on for a year in order that he might collect his vacation pay. Of course there are some men who have homesteaded ships for a year or more. But those men are to be found on the vessels that have a steady run to an exceptionally good port, such as Antwerp, Rotterdam and Bre­ men. I notice that the ships on such a run usually pay off in New York on the return voyage and then sign coastwise articles if they are scheduled to run along the coast and down to the Gulf to load. A good many men that I've talked to are in favor of the new ruling, and those men haven't been just permitmen in­ terested in shipping turnover. Bookmen have expressed the same favor for the rule. With modification, particularly in regard to a minimum time limit, the rule can be a very good one for the membership as a whole. V. D. HaU �T BE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday, November 12;~1948 Goodbye To The Eden By CAPT. R. J. PETERSON channel, in and out of the North Sea and the Baltic, she went from place to place, crawling in and out of the big ports like a bedbug, her belly full—making money for the rogues who had changed her flag and port of registry to disguise their true character. At the end of six months of busy runs that gave no rest to the crew, she came down from Archangel with timber, listing so badly that the high deckload sloped moi-e than the roof of a house. Day by day, she listed worse. We reached Bristol at last, our him in the foc'sle until he is no port of destination. It was sum­ mer and the season was over, longer wanted. and it was almost over for SS The old tramp was not a sea­ Eden, too. She entered the worthy ship. The rusty, boiler dock gates. The forward tug leaked and it took the life out gave a sharp, short pull, on the of the stoker to keep up the, To voice his discontent with the ship, the sailor would sing the chantey: "Oh, the times are hard, and the wages low!" Then the rest of the crew would join in the chorus: "Leave her, Johnny! Leave her!" But SS Eden was all right. She carried Aoal from Tyne to London and the crew, paid by the week, provisioned themselves and sometimes, going ashore to buy their stores, returned aboard with a bottle of rum and roar­ ing in chorus: with cushions, large table, easy ally to stop the escaping steam "Sixteen men on dead man's chairs. and yelled for assistance from chest! Amidship berthed the officers the Mates who, in their turn, "Yo-ho-ho! And a bottle of in bare rooms with barren at- yelled for the Bosun. rum!" mosphere, and slept in bunks He yelled for the sailors to It was too good to last. The with the mattress as flat as get the handy billy and go down freight went down and the Eden pancake. in the engine to lash the steam steam. The watch over, he ® We felt laid up; the joliy good ciew Forward, the foc'sle was a cylinder with wire. • forward, tottering about weakly, the shock. paid off, and scattered to the damp and dark hole that smelled "But we have no wire!" yelled with glazed eyes, a man in a From a crowd on dockside, four winds. like a cave on muddy foreshore the sailors. daze, ready to, drop. J i r u . people pointed fingers at us. A SS Eden lay, for two years, at low tide. "Then use ropeiy yelled the 111 equipped, the lifeboats were photographer rushed out from chained to a buoy near the Here, under low ceiling, the bosun. rotten and leaked, gone beyond ^he crowd and took pictures of muddy banks of Tyne, swinging men groped their way about, "But we have no rope, either!" repair. The man at the wheel, ! g were climbing up the to the tides, tugging at the chain their heads bent, like men in yelled the sailors. exposed to the weather on the high side of the deckload. We that, grinding in the hawser hiding. They slept in bunks that Cries of rage rent the air in unsheltered bridge, held on to heard a dock loafer laugh and pipe, sent up a low groan. Too resembled pauper's coffins. Nar­ darkness. The Eden was a mad­ the big wheel for his life lest he say: "Look at them sailors, go­ costly to be scrapped, she was row was their pjace, and here house in distress. She rolled be thrown over on his head. ing up the high slope like bloomabandoned, disowned, left to rot they lived, took their meager with rails awash and the forward She steered by hand and the in' baboons!" and rust—so it seemed. meals or sat in dog-watches or bell, that was cracked, struck That night we tied up the moved about, deprived of day­ with broken, throaty sound at gear with its drum and chain NEW OWNER were worn to the last and loose. ship, across the dock near the light. each roll, as if someone were Prisoners of the sea, that's choked. It was a relief when tiie On cross seas, the big wheel timber wharf; then all hands But, there came one day a kicked like a mule. The re­ went ashore to sleep. It felt crowd of workmen with tools what they were, these under­ engines began to chug-chug and lieved Helmsman came off the good to have a peaceful rest, to and went to work on the Eden dogs; but they were men indis­ she forged ahead, leaving a bridge holding on to the rail lay and relax and sleep in a like eager beavers, getting the pensable, men who knew toil wake behind. with strength exhausted in his soft bed, first time in more than ship ready for sea. In two weeks, and sweat, who could fire and arms—the hands stiff, cramped, six months. The Eden was no keep steam, or man the lifeboat, BELL TO BELL all fixed up and painted, she was lifeless. garden with a bed of roses. ready for business, and hoisted and weather the gale! Life on the Eden at'sea, went The SS Eden waddled along, The next morning we came on her gaff the flag of the new COVERED WITH COAL on from bell to bell. It went on run on the shoe string, en­ flown to the docks and found owner. in driving rain, in cold weather, gaged in cut-throat competition," the SS Eden lying on her side^ The crew, young fellows all, The S.S. Eden went under the snow and sleet—without pity, for the curse of the sea. Selfish and rtear the muddy bank, like a who signed on at half of the coal chute at night like a thief; poor Jack had to justify his greedy, she undercut the rates dead fish. prevailing wages in port, came on top of the tip, a rough man, presence aboard by long hours and denied to honest men the The Captain and officers let from the meanest crimp in town. who swore at every second word, of work and short sleep, and right to earn a decent living by out a howl of rage in chorus. A hard-up lot, they joined the pulled the lever and there was had to risk his limb and the sea. It made the rest of us chuckle Eden, each carrying a tin cup, a roar and rattle as a' black life for a pay of a peon, to keep Up and down the English with delight. a plate, a spoon, and a mattress stream rushed down the chute filled with shavings. like a torrent to fill the holds That was all they owned be­ to the combings and over. sides the clothes on their back, Sunrise found the ship's decks threadbare; and their shoes, covered under a pile of coal. She down on the heels. lay over, with an off-shore list, They owed, of course, the low in water as if sinking at the X~X~X~X~XK"XK~XK"X~XK~X~X~X~X~XK~X~X»*X-»X»<~XK«<«<~X-X~X*<~X~>-X«<*4HX«X"X":»^X"X**> crimp one month's pay in ad­ pier. The open bridge, painted SEA CHASE, by Andrew Geer; by Marlene Dietrich if "Sea this collection highly recom­ Harper & Brothers, 274 pages. Chase" makes the movies. vance; they had stayed in the white the day before, resembled mended reading for all hands. * • • S3.00. boarding house two weeks and now a charred house gutted by Seamen wHo read this yarn had lived on weak tea, bread, fire. The Eden was not a pleas­ probably will forgive the author A MOUSE IN THE UPLANDS, This is a first-rate adventure and on soup made of fish-heads. ant sight. by Erskine Caldwell, Penguin a few technical errors if, indeed, The Bosun, a long-armed shell­ Signet Books. 144 pages, 25 The greasy Cook, a young man story of war on the sea until you they notice them. Things move back with hooked fingers, went with pasty face, gave a smile, get toward the end where the that fast. cents. for his men and put them to showing his rotten and yellow author just puts together too * Those who read Caldwell work in a hurry; he had bought teeth. "De stores kom yust nu! many implausibilities in his ef­ MAN IN THE MODERN alone for his lively action, bi­ fort to make things work out to his job from the office, had paid He shouted. WORLD, by Julian Huxley. zarre characters, and low-down a moral climax. Obviously, Mr. for it a certain sum of money. Sailors and firemen, looking Penguin Mentor Books, 191 belly laughs—and such readers and was afraid to be fired and dike chimney sweeps, took aboard Geer has one eye on Hollywood include the most of us—^will be pages, 35 cents. lose his savings. some sacks of potatoes, a barrel and the other on the flag. pleased to find a strong, violent Then the Second Engineer of salt horse, a keg of salt herThis collection of 13 essays by story that grips the attention Just before the war bi-eaks out came to turn his men to. He rings, some hard tack, and a in September 1939, a rusty Ger­ an eminent biologist, who is and carries one straight through looked as though he had just case marked in fat letters fish- man tramp slips out of Sydney, Director General of the United to the end. In this respect it's crawled out of the bilges. He; balls in kraft." Australia. She is short of fuel Nations Educational and Security a good deal like a ""Western" wiped his face with a bit ofj "It'll give us the strength of and stores, but her Master, Cap­ Council, is highly informative in or a pulp mystery, and as such waste, entered the firemen's [ Samson!" someone shouted, tain Ehrlich, is an indomitable portions and downright contro­ is good reading. foc'sle, looked his men over, pointing at the case. "Fishballs! seaman .as well as a cold-blooded versial in others. However, those who • have then drove them to work. He, One ball a man and one potato!" monster. He is determined to found in Caldwell vital charac­ Outstanding is the "Uniqueness too, had bought his job. There was a laughter. But it reach Valparaiso, Chile, where he terization, proceeding swiftly of Man," which briefly but very The SS Eden carried but two was a cruel joke. toward a tragic climax (which, can get supplies, and then run readably traces human evolution. Engineers and two Mates and the British blockade into a Ger­ In spite of the great respect in being made to appear inevit­ BREAKDOWN they all, including the Steward able, packs social implication), man port. Huxley will command from his and the Master, had bought their as in such stories as "G,andy Man The next morning, the Eden After a fantastic layover at a readers, many will undoubtedly Beechum," will find little of that berths from the office and lived went to sea. She waddled from in fear of losing their jobs, los­ headland to headland, hugging forgotten Pacific island to take take is.sue with him on his here. on wood for fuel, the SS Ergen- theory of eugenics. Few of us ing their money. The corners are sharp, the the coast, afraid of big seas. are ready to give any group—strasse limps to Valparaiso. And characters are labelled, and the Sometimes, mostly at night, the MASTER'S CABIN even if they be well-intentioned engines would break down; and- she almost makes Germany, but biologists—the authority to plan action is forced. There is a de­ Aft, in a spacious cabin with for hours she would wallow the British get the ship and the cadent aristocrat who sleeps the world's population. • a large skylight, lived the Mas­ helplessly in the trough of the murderous Master off Norway. In with the colored maid, a weak ' Huxley, nonetheless, is inter­ wife, cringing near-slaves,, and ter like a lord. He enjoyed all seas like a log; while, in the a way, you're sorry, for you can't help admiring the old,man, esting in whatever he piit his a gun-fightin' finish. the comforts of a home—a large engine room, the steam kept Anyway, murderous brute that he is. pen tOi His vast fund of knowl­ it's diverting and those who saloon, old fashioned fireplace, hissing angrily like a large ser­ it mantelpiece, mirrors, varnished pent. . There's a woman in the stor;' edge, which he ably presents in start it will probably finish '• oak panels, fancy carvings, seats The Engineers worked frantic- who undoubtedly will be played the lingo of the laymen, makes before laying it down. BOOKS IN REVIEW . iJ, �vr^T^ng; r THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 12, 1948 Page Fifteen Let's Look At The Law! Minutes Of A&G Bramh Meetings In Brief I*: "From the earliest times mar­ {Continued front Page 3) from Headquarters to support Meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M. (Continued from Page 7) was obligated to the seaman if itime nations have recognized ence for departed Brothers. the March of Dimes was ac­ with 92 members present. his injuries occurred in his work that unique hazards, emphasized i Meeting adjourned with 215 men cepted unanimously. The Agent's aboard the ship. Injured gas- by unusual tenure and control, report and the Patrolmen's re­ PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, hounds, however, were chased attend the work of seamen. The present.. ports were accepted. The Dis­ D. C, Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ physical risks created by na­ t 4. off the ship. patcher reported 272 registered, retary, Ray Gates, 25128; Read­ tural elements and the limita­ SAVANNAH — Chairman. C. Since the days of laws such tions of human adaptability to Starling, 6920; Recording Secre­ and 266 shipped. Motion carried ing Clerk, William Daniels, 23861. as this, hundreds of decisions unanimously under New Busi­ That part of the Savannah work at sea enlarge the narrow­ have been made and precedents er and more strictly occupation­ tary, J. Sellers; Reading Clerk, ness that all men entitled to New Business asking for issuing established which bear on spe­ al hazards of sailing and opera­ J. Chassereau, 34797, transportation shall take their The New Business for Phila­ money and get off the ship. Mo­ of books referred to the Direc­ cific cases under unusual cir­ ting vessels. delphia was non-concurred with. tion carried to non-concur with tor of Organization, and the rest cumstances. In the overall sense, "The restrictions which ac­ All other New Business of new registration rules. One min­ accepted. Other Branch minutes however, the rule is still as it company living aboard ship for Branches were accepted. The ute of silence for departed accepted. Special minutes of was hundreds of years ago. Branches posted. The Agent re­ long periods at a time combine In the United States, in addi­ with the constant shuttling be­ Secretary-Treasurer's weekly fi­ Brothers. Meeting adjourned at ported that out of five payoffs, tion to the responsibility of the tween unfamiliar ports to de­ nancial report was accepted. The 8:00 P. M. with 488 members four were tankers recently shipowner to furnish mainten­ prive the seaman of the com­ Agent reported shipping very present. brought into the. SIU by the Or­ ance and cure, marine hospitals forts ai\d opportunities for lei­ slow with plenty of men regis­ ganizers. The membership was t X t tered in all departments but no are provided the seamen. sure, essential for living and jobs to offer at the present time. SAN JUAN — Chairman, S. asked to take these jobs These do not relieve the ship­ working, that accompany most A payoff is expected for next Colls, 20185; Recording Secretary, promptly. Accepted. All com­ owner from his responsibility, land occupations. week which majr help some. H. Spurlock, 11101; Reading munications from the Secretarybut rather are available so the "Furthermore, the seaman's Heavy voting' has been going on Clerk, G. Litchfield, 44798, Treasurer were accepted. The seaman will be sure of having unusual subjection to authority in the election of officials for The New Business of all resolution to support the March care, should the shipowner fail adds the weight of what would 1949. Report accepted. The Dis­ Branches was accepted. Motion' of Dimes was accepted. Motion to give it and in the rarer cases be involuntary servitude for patcher reported 36 registered that all permitmen be excused' carried under New Business to to which the shipowner's obli­ others to these extraordinary and 19 shipped. No New Busi­ from the meeting to make room accept the new transportation gation does not extend." hazards and limitations of ship ness. In the general discussion for bookmen—carried. The Agent rules. The Secretary-Treasurer's financial reports and report to The whole matter of mainten­ life. under Good and Welfare, several the membership were accepted. ance and cure is summarized in "Accordingly, with the com­ Brothers spoke on the transpor­ The Patrolman's report was ac­ the United States Code, Title bined object of encouraging ma­ tation rule. One minute of sil­ cepted. The Dispatcher reported 46—Shipping, which reads: for departed Brothers. rine commerce and assuming the ence 123 registered, and 133 shipped. well-being of seamen, maritime Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Six men were Obligated. There nations uniformly have imposed with 45 members present. was general discussion under broad responsibilities for their t ^ t. Good and Welfare. One min­ health and safety upon the BALTIMORE — Chairman. A1 SIU, A&G District owners of ships. In this coun­ Stansbury, 4683; Recording Sec­ reported that shipping was al­ ute's silence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned at BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. try these notions were refiected retary, Red Clough, 3765; Read­ most too good to be true for a 8:15 P. M. with 100 members port-of-call, and that he ex­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 early, and have since been ex­ ing Clerk, Dolar Stone, 1996. present. BOSTON 276 State St. panded, in legislation designed The regular order of business pected this to continue till after E. B. TiUey, Agent Wchmond 2-0140 secure the comfort and health was suspended while seven mem­ the first of the year. He asked i 4- 4" Richmond 2-0141 Dispatcher NEW YORK—Chairman, Lind­ of seamen aboard ship, hospitali­ men to stick around the Hall bers were obligated. A trial GALVESTON 308'/j—23rd St. was elected. The and take the jobs, as it was a sey Williams, 21550; Recording Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 zation at home and care abroad." committee MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. To bring the whole niatter Baltimore minutes, the Baltimore disgrace for ships to sail short- Secretary, Freddy Stewart, 4935; Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 down to a dollars and cents financial reports, and the Secre­ handed while men with the re­ Reading Clerk, Jack Parker, NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. reports quired ratings were on the 27693. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 basis, it had been the practice tary-Treasurer's financial Minutes of previous meeting The action in beach. Action was taken on the NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. of companies until recently to were accepted. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 pay a man on maintenance and Philadelphia New Business on communication from Headquar­ accepted. Motion to non-c6ncui NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. cure $3.50 a day—an amount set the transportation clause was ters asking for a story and pic­ with that part of Savannah New Ben Rees, Agent , Phone 4-1083 tures covering the Marine Hos­ Business authorizing issuance of PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. by the courts in hundreds of non-concurred, with and the rest pital, and a committee headed books, and to refer the matter to cases. was accepted. The Savannah Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. The SIU, however, realizing New Business on the issuing of by the Agent was appointed to the Organizers. The rest of the Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 that this was not sufficient for books to permitmen was non- take care of this. The new reg­ minutes were accepted. The res­ SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon existence today, worked out a concurred with. The New Busi­ istration rules were accepted. olution to support the March of Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. letter supplement with our con­ ness of other Branches was ac­ The communication from Head­ Dimes was accepted. The Secre­ Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 tracted operators wherein they cepted. The communications from quarters on transportation was tary-Treasurer's report to the TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. pay men injured aboard their Headquarters were referred to discussed, and a motion carried membership and his financial re­ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-t323 ships $6.00 a day. New Business. The resolution to table action till the subject port were accepted. The Agent's WILMINGTON, Calif., had been fully discussed by the report was accepted. The Patrol­ 227 V4 Avalon Boulevard membership in all Ports and men's reports were accepted. The HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. through the medium of the LOG. Dispatcher reported 542 regis­ HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER The addresses and telephone The Patrolman's report was ac­ tered and 501 shipped. There LAWRENCE GIGLIO Paul Hall numbers of the 15 libraries main­ cepted. The Dispatcher reported was no New Business. There , NICHOLAS FAZIQ Dl^CTOR OF ORGANIZATION tained by the American Mer­ 55 registered, and 43 shipped. The was general discussion under Lindsey Williams Contact Attorney Ben Sterl­ chant Marine Library Associa­ shoregang shipping rules for the Good and Welfare. The transpor­ ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ing, 42 Broadway, New York, tion are listed below. If you Port of San Juan which had tation clause was discussed pro Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler concerning the settlement of your want a free ship's library, tele­ been posted in the HaU were ac­ and con. One minute of silence Joseph Volplan case. phone or visit the AMMLA of­ cepted unanimously. One min­ for departed Brothers. Meeting ute of silence was observed in adjourned at 8:20 P. M. with 1600 tS. Sfice nearest you. SUP ^LARS M. HOLMSTEDT. AB memory of departed Brothers. members present. Boston, 408 Atlantic Ave. Liber­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. WILLIAM D. MOORE, AB ty 6782. Phone 5-8777 MARCELINO SANTIAGO, OS PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St Providence, Rhode Island State Please get in touch with At­ Library, State House. Dexter Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. torney Ben Sterling, regarding 2360, ext. 457. Phone 2599 illness on board the SS Henry The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ New York, 45 Broadway, Bowl­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St, Villard. Douglas 2-8363 ing Green 9-0220. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of ft Si Si SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Philadelphia, Pier No. 4 South, their families and themselves when ashore. 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McNary on or DETROIT 1038 Third St. Charleston, Public Librai-y, 6273. Cadillac 6857 about October 26, 1946, and wit­ New Orleans, Dock Board Tool To the Editor: DULUTH.. 831 W. Michigan St. nessed an accident where Thom­ House, Foot of Poydras St. Melrose 4110 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the as Carroll Perry was injured Magnolia 3849. TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Garfield 2112 aboard said vessel and from Chicagd; South Chicago Public address below: which injuries he subsequently Library, 9055 South Houston died, please communicate with Canadian District Ave. Saginaw 8065. Name Ben Sterling, 42 Broadway, New Sault Ste. Marie, Old Weather MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Bureau Bldg. 874. Plateau 6700^—Marquette 5009 York 4, N. Y. Street Address PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Seattle, 3203 East Marginal Way. S^ & » PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Men who witnessed the acci­ Seneca 0788. State City Phone: 5591 dent which befell Jesse R. Mat­ Portland, Library Association of TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street Portland. Beacon 7201. Elgin 5719 thews aboard the William T. Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Barry while the ship was in San Francisco, 105 Embarcadero. Empire 4531 Gibraltar in March 1948 are Garfield 8965. VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St Book No.. asked to contact Ben Sterling, 42 San Pedro, 820 South Beacon St. Paciflc 7824 Terminal 3-3607. Broadway, New York 4, N. Y. SlU HALLS NOTICE! AMMLA Branches Notice To All SIU Members 'V'^ I if �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. November 12. 1948 The Seafarers And The Election Results By CHARLES RAYMOND Last November 2, little Harry Truman put the boots to Tom Dewey and his Big Business supporters, in the biggest upset since Corbctt took John L. Sullivan. He didn't do it alone, of course, because behind him—outraged by the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act, by the open union-busting by the large corporations with the tacit approv­ al of the Republican Congress, by the rising cost of living and the do-nothing policy on housing—was the overwhelming majority of the American labor movement. And the job was done the hard way—against the opposition of the Republican moneybags, the reactionary Dixiecrats, and the commie-controlled Wallace movement. On this page is published the view of one Seafarer in regard to the recent national elections. The opinions ex­ pressed are those of Brother Charles Raymond and do not represent the position of the SIU. ' tionally, proceeded to take their fight into the political arena. Some few, wanting to get in with what they thought would be the win­ ning team, backed Dewey and the republi­ cans—hoping, no doubt, to get the drippings from the beer keg when the real anti-labor drive began. TIDE IS TURNED Two years ago, the republicans and their The overwhelming majority of labor, how­ big business allies really went to town to do ever, supported Truman and the Democrats. a job on labor. Full page ads were placed During the states primai^ies, they went to work throughout the country by the National As­ and dumped a number of reactionary Demo­ sociation of Manufacturers, the various Chamcratic politicians and got pro-labor men to run in their place. During the election campaign, the unions — AFL, CIO and Independent — were practically the entire Democratic machine. Truman was deserted by the southern Demo- CAN t CM bers of Commerce and the large corporations, "exposing" the trade unions. The GOP whip- ped the hell out of the democrats by capturing control of both the House and the Senate. ed, and possibly repealed outright. There may be some form of price qontrol, and strength­ ening of rent controls. The outlook for lowcost housing is brighter. For us, the threat against the Union Hiring Hall will be re­ moved, and the NAM-planned offensive will probably fall flat on its face—for the time being, at least. Flow long this condition will last, no one can say, politicians being politicians. It would sur­ prise no one, if some of the newly elected "friends of labor" move themselves to the other side of the fence. They've done it before. But, nevertheless, this election was a definite vic­ tory for the labor movement. The union-bust-* ers were dumped, but good—for the time be­ ing. But one thing is sure, labor is definitely in the political picture, for good or for bad. TIME WILL TELL We all know what happened then: The republicans, aided by reactionary Democrats, passed the NAM-written Taft-Hartley Law over Truman's veto. Price controls were smash­ ed, rent controls were eased and the housing crats, the commie wing of the party—who sup­ program was scuttled. ported Wallace—:and by many of his top ad­ visers who sat on their backsides, waiting for LABOR SUFFERED Dewey to be elected. Nobody thought Truman Prices rose almost beyond the reach of the would win — nobody but Truman and the average worker, and a very definite anti-labor American workers. campaign was begun. The west coast ship­ As far as the Seafarers were concerned, we owners moved against maritime labor, using took no sides officially in this campaign, what­ the T-H law as a phony excuse to smash those ever our personal, unprintable opinions of Toni unions. New York, although a "liberal" demo­ Dewey. The SIU has always been anti-political, cratic city, caught' the fever and sent out its depending on its economic power to gain ad­ cops to beat up pickets on the Financial Work­ vances for its members. This attitude stems ers picketline. Congressman Hartley announced mainly in the experiences we have had with liis intention of "investigating" the ILGWU's the commies on the waterfront, who used trade organizing drive against the gangsters in the unionism to supplement their political philos­ garment industry. ophy. Any time the interests of the seamen The Hiring Hall was declared illegal—the conflicted with the interests of the communist Seafarers beat that one through its economic party, the seamen were dumped. The commies' power, but how the Boys would have liked to frequent change of line, their acting as Russian smash the SIU, because of the help it had nationals to the detriment of the American always given other unions, and because its workingman, disgusted the -seathen and tended militaiicy was putting new life into other to make them shy away from all political part­ ies and activities. unions! During this period, of course, the Seafarers came out in good shape. Through ou^economrc strength, its careful preparation and streamlined organization, we made great gains in wages and conditions and led the way for the other maritime unions. We were, hot^ever, prepared for stormy weather ahead. That is why we insisted upon a 2-year contract with our operators, and controlled admissions into our organization. That is why we built up ouf strike fund and increased our general fund. We were ready for anything and felt confident of maintaining our conditions and winning new gains the way we always had—at the point of production, that the unions will probably get a good part of, though probably not all of their demands. The Taft-Hartley Law will probably be amend- PACKS POWER The next several months will show whether labor has gained anything from its political activities, whether the promises and pledges of politicians mean anything;- whether political action can be used by labor without sacrificing its use of economic power. The next few months should be carefully watched by all Seafarers, We have never beei^ freeloaders—we have always paid our own way, and more. More so than most organiza-* tions, we have proved that we consider our-^ selves a very active part of the labor move­ ment — by our financial and organizational support of all legitimate trade unions. If the Seafarers gains from this political victory of the trade unions — a victory in which we took no part — and if it is shown that this type of activity is really beneficial, and that labor does not get rooked—perhaps we may have to' re-evaluate our non-political position. However, other unions have long been poli­ tical, but in a way much different from the commies. Outfits like the ILGWU, for ex­ ample, have been an important'factor in local, state and national elections for many years. But their approach is truly different. There is no doubt but that the ILGWU is strictly for the The one thing that has kept the Seafarers workers and is not a stooge for either a for­ strong and dynamic is that we were alwayjf eign power or the bosses. It uses political ac­ ready to learn from our own experiences ani tion, to support its economic power to gain from those of other outfits. Our main job is conditions for its members and for labor as to protect the seamdn and continually improve a whole. his conditions. And if it can be done by using What does this election mean to the Seafarers a strength we have., never used before—wel, Meanwhile, othdr unions, not as- well pre­ and to organized labor? For one thing, so over­ perhaps we should use itw It is worth thinking pared as the SIU, either in morale or organiza- whelming was labor's part in Truman's victory, about. y � 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 November 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. 46 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ILA DOCKMEN WALK OUT AS INJUCTION ENDS CG HEARIMG UNITS RETURN IN CIVES COAST STRIKE NEARING RND PHONY 'LABOR' PAPERS MISUSE NAME OF SIU SEAMEN ARE DRAFTED,DESPITE ASSURANCES RECOMMENDATIONS DRAFT ELIGIBLES BOOKS TO SEAFARERS-COURTESY AMMLA CITIES SERVICE SURE TO FATTEN BOSTON SHIPPING SHIPPING CLIMBS A FEW NOTCHES IN NEW YORK SHIPPING TAKES SLIGHT DIVE IN SAN JUAN MOBILE EXPECTING BETTER DAYS ALL MUST FOLLOW UNION RULES AND POLICIES BALTIMORE SHIPPING DOWN AGAIN AS SHIPS HEAD FOR OTHER PORTS TWO IN TRANSIT ONLY ACTIVITY FOR GALVESTON YOU SAILED THE SEVEN SEAS?OKAY! NAME THEM,BROTHER ANYI-UNION TOPSIDERS-FIND CREW'S SPIRIT UNBREAKABLE LOWNSDALE MEN KNUCKLE DOWN PERFORMERS GOODBYE TO THE EDEN THE SEAFARERS AND THE ELECTION RESULTS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/12/1948 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/f3100b55bcc5367b5731a8badba4a473.PDF ed94388b11977b7b0b28160ae1a2f73b PDF Text Text "WiSW^ Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf Diatriet, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19. 1948 No. 47 AS THE AFL LONGSHORE BEEF GOT UNDER WAY SIU Pledges Aid As ILA Ties-Up All East Coast Not a sling was hoisted this .week on the Atlan­ tic Coast from Maine to Hampton Roads except at scattered Army piers as 45,000 striking members of the International Longshoremen's Association^ AFL, resolutely stood by their demands for better wages and conditions. The strike began on Wednesday, November 10, in New York when a group, of ILA locals walked out after rejecting the employ-* ers' latest wage offer as inade­ expre.ss their anger at the 80quate. Other locals in New York day injunction against striking and nearby ports followed suit which expired the night before immediately, and by Saturday the walkout, and their dissatis­ the strike was official from Port­ faction with those clauses of the Fair Labor Standards Act whichland to the Norfolk area. The Longshoremen were strik­ muddied the overtime question on the docks. ing not only for wages but to SIU SUPPORT This week, the SIU pledged all out support to the ILA in the latter's drive to improve the wages and conditions of its mem­ Awards of first place for bers. Tltis action was in line Best Single Editorial and with the traditional relations be­ second place for Best Grigtween the two unions which inal Cartoon were won by have supported each other in the SEAFARERS LOG this many a previous beef. week in the annual contest How long the strike would la.st sponsored by the Interna­ was a matter for speculation. tional Labor Press of Amer­ The ILA membership was deter­ ica. mined to stay out until it ob­ The LOG won its awards tained what it considered a in competition with AFL good deal. labor papers representing By the middle of this week, union workers in aU trades the federal government had and occupations throughout moved into the picture as the the counti^. ILA had anticipated it would. Presentation of the "Award Joseph P. Ryan, president of the of Merit" scrolls will be ILA, was scheduled to sit down made this week at the Amer­ with WiUiam Margolis, assistant ican Federation of Labor's to Cyrus S. Ching, head of the 37ih annual convention, now Federal Conciliation Service. Ry­ being held . in Cincinnati, an had already been in tele­ Ohio. phonic communication with Ching. What Margolis would pro­ This is the second year in pose was not known. which the SEAFARERS By Wednesday, November 17, LOG has competed in the there were 179 vessels which International Labor Press were listed as strike boimd in contest, Tn 1947 the LOG the Atlantic ports. Tn New York was awarded two second there were 230 ships in all, but prizes. many of these, were tied up any­ The prize winning edi­ way and only 86 were listed by torial, printed in the LOG on the Maritime Commission as ac­ June 11, 1948, is reprinted tually strikebound. Of these 86 on page 3. Log Wins Awards •This scene in the Chelsea dock area of the New York waterfront was typical of those in all East Coast ports from Portland to Hampton Roads, as members of the AFL International Longshoremen's Association went out on strike last week. The ships emulated the men — and sat just where they were. Seaman Exposes Esse Stooge 'Union' By ERNEST BOSSERT examples, Sam Royal—one of the patrolmen and organizers—i^ on the regular company payroll of the shore-relief gang. Being a black gang employee, he is sup­ posed to stand a watch in the Engine room on the relief gang. When a ship docks, he comes aboard with a satchel, all dressed up like a lawyer, and collects dues and initiations from new njpmbers, and takes care of the so-called union business gener­ ally. He has never been seen in the engine room, and has never been known to stand an engine room watch, which is what he is sup­ posedly paid for. In a recent issue of the Sea­ farers LOG is an account of the latest strategy of Cities Service in their losing struggle against the Union. They are now or­ ganizing a company union a last frantic effort to offset Union gains. This company union is being organized along the same lines as the Esso Tankermen's Asso­ ciation, which is the stooge union of Standard Oil of New Jersey. Don't be fooled by any of these company outfits that might be formed supposedly for the bene­ fit of the employees. These or­ ganizations are formed princi­ FEARS SIU pally to keep the Unions out, and are not for the seaman's Standard Oil of New Jersey is benefit. They can never take the probably one of the Ijargest and place of, a militant Union such most" efficiently organized cor­ as the SIU. porations in the world. They Ir^ fact, one of their main ob­ know the power of organization. jectives is a blacklist system They also know the power of an against militant men who might efficiently organized and militant have the courage to speak out union such as the SIU. and demand anything foi; the They fear it and will go to employees—something which the great lengths in preventing or­ company looks upon with great ganization of their workers by disfavor. such a Union. They have insti­ tuted elaborate and costly sys­ REAL AUTHORITY tems of service bonuses, and Having been an employee of other concessions and seemingly Standard Oil of New Jersey for liberal policies. In some instances they .even years, 1 feel that I can speak with authority about this com­ surpass conditions' on Unionpany and their stooge, Esso contracted vessels. They have clever high-paid lawyers to draw Tankermen's Association. To begin v/ith, all patrolmen up union contracts and working and executives of the Esso rides closely simulating our Tankermen's Association ai'e on Union contracts. • The word "simulating" above the company payroll and they are, with few exceptions, the is used advisedly because, while same executives year in and year these contracts appear on the out; They have been so since surface as equal to Union eontracts, a close study of them its inception. To point out just one of many will reveal glaring evasions and inconsistancies. In a final analy­ sis they have nothing at all, ex­ cept what is to the advantage to the company. NO PENALTY To illustrate just one of many meaningless clauses in their con­ tract, which simulates Union contracts, there is this cla'use: "There shall be one full un­ broken hour for meals for each man." But, and here is the joker, (Continued on Page 7) (Continued on Page 3) No Deferment For Wartime Seamen Seamen who.have been lugging ment of active seamen. Use of the around their Certificates of Con­ Certificate in conjunction with tinuous Service to wave before an appeal for exemption because local draft boards, should the of skill and participation in an time arise, can toss them in the industry vital to the nation's de­ old seabag. The certificate alone fense might bring favorable re­ won't eyen bring an interested sults. glance from the local boardNO BOARD POWER members, let alone a rising ova­ In the memoranduiji, the na­ tion to the "heroes in dungarees," tional draft headquarters notified A memorandum issued by na­ local boards that their power to tional Selective Service head­ quarters this week cancelled determine whether or not sea­ that clause in the Certificate men had contributed to the war effort to an extent great enough which gave seamen draft defer­ to defer them from military ser­ ment because of wartime service. vice, does not exist under the The clause invalidated reads: draft act of 1948. "Eligible to be relieved from any Officially known as -Memoran­ further consideration for classi­ dum No. 5, the order stated that fication into a class available for many local boards were lacking service." full information on the status of As the sole means of being de­ merchant seamen under the 1948 ferred from service, the Certific­ Draft Act. Clarification was then ate is out. Men who have retired given to the part of the Act from the sea are now without which provides exemption from defense againist military service, military service during peace­ if they are of draft age. time to men who performed cer­ While this is a body blow to tain periods of active military former seamen it does not nec- duty during the recent war. But, the order stated, "The esssp-ily bar the way to defer­ service performed by members of the merchant marine, includ­ ing cadet-midshipmen, being a civilian service, does not qualify them for these exemptions." The Certificate of Continuous Discharge, the memorandum pointed out, is not a discharge from the armed services. It was issued by the War Shipping Ad­ ministration solely for the pur­ pose of establishing eligibility for members of the merchant marine for re-employment rights. The Memorandum went on to say "The Selective Service Act of 1940 expired on March 31, 1947, and as the Selective Service Act of 1948 provides no authority for deferments or exemptions be­ cause of former service as mer­ chant seamen, this Certificate has no bearing on the action of local boards established under this 1948 act." Maybo there's some meaning to seamen in the popular song th-at goes, "Put it in a box, tie it with a ribbon and toss it in the deep, blue sea." ^ ";S �Kit- Paffe Two THE • SEAFARERS tOG Friday. Kovenibef' Id, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG [, I |S- Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiilieded with Ihe American Federalion 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 The Commies Try Again One of the dreams of the leaders of the Soviet Union is Soviet control of the world's waterfronts. To make their dream a reality, they have always made dominance of maritime unions one of the chief aims of local com­ munist parties. The Kremlin's strategy is easy to understand. Contro the seamen and the longshoremen, and you can cripple the seaborne commerce on which much of the world's welfare depends. After the waterfront, would come the railroads, the truck lines and even the airlines—and then the men on the Politburo could rule the globe. What of the workers in these fields, which the com­ mies seek to dominate? "To hell with them," say the men of the Politburo. "They're the pawns." It comes as no surprise that a major goal of the commies in the United States is control of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Union, AFL, whose members work in American ports from Maine to Texas. Of course, the commies never have gotten very far, for the ILA fought them off. But the commies keep trying, persistently. This week in New York they tried again, ^o far they have gotten exactly nowhere. They were squelched as they were three years ago, when they attempted to take advantage of an earlier ILA strike. This time, as in 1945, the SIU pitched in to help the ILA get rid of these wate'rfront scum, for the two unions have a long estab­ lished tradition of supporting each other. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. A commie meeting called in New York's Manhattan Center in connection with the ILA strike drew a line of pickets. representing the several unions belonging to the Maritime Trades Council. The result was that only handful of men, presumably commie die-hards, entered the hall, and the meeting was a complete failure. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Mea Now h The Mtwme Hospitak- Staten Island Hospital A couple of days later, there was found to be a You can contact your Hos­ commie plot afoot to foul the ILA's strike by banging pital delegate at the Staten These are ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, up the Army's pier in Brooklyn,- although the ILA's Island Hospital at thf follow­ policy was to keep Army ships sailing for the sake of as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times: national defense and to avoid unfavorable publicity. Again heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. writing to them. a swift counter-move, with the SIU and the ILA coope­ (on 5th and 6th floors.) BOSTON MARINE HOSP. rating, completely blocked the scheme. G. MALONEY Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. A. THIBODAUX VIC MILAZZO The brass-faced men in the Kremlin may continue (on 3rd and 4th floors.) J. HARRIS JULIUS HENSLEY to dream their dream. But it will remain a dream as long J. WATLER Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. JOSEPH E. GALLANT as the overwhelming majority of American waterfront N. ROMAIJIO (on 1st and 2nd floors.) MOBILE MARINE HOSP. J. B. MARTIN unionists remain alert to the commie menace. C. OLIVER A. BAUM The communist activity on the New York docks this A. SMITH S. LeBLANC C. SIMMONS week should be a lesson to every seaman and every long­ C. HAFNER E. LOOPER F.» BECKER J. W. CARTER L. MIXON shoreman. Anyone who was not familiar with the dis­ S. P. MORRISS R. PURCELL J. BRANDON T. C. HICKEY ruption the Stalinists caused in the NMU, the MCS and X t. a, S. C. BLOSSER the ILWU had a good chance this week to learn some­ NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. STATEN ISLAND MARINE E. BROADERS thing about commie methods and commie aims. J. N. HULL J. D. ANDERSON F. CARDOZA E. C. LAWSON The main reason everybody should learn the lesson S. C. FOREMAN A. CASTILLO A. N. LIPARI is that we can expect more commie tricks as long as the R. MALDONADO XXX C. B. SHIPMAN BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. N. RAYMOND ILA beef continues—and after. The commies always have J. ASHURST J. N. McNEELY another one in their pocket, and they never hesitate to J. DENNIS JOSEPH E. GALLANT LARS LARSEN p. L. SAHUQUE JULIUS HENSLEY play it. A. NbRMAN C. VINCENT VIC MILAZZO WILLIAM HUNT Remember, the commies never have the welfare of N. S. LARSSON XXX THOMAS VELEZ the working men in mind. Their purposes are the pur­ G. R. ROTZ GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. N, WOOD poses O'f the men in Moscow whose final goal is to bring, G. O'ROURKE NICK NIKANDER M. J. LUCAS' O. HOWELL all the peoples of the world under their collective heel. J. GIVENS E. C. EATON V. P. SALLINGS R. HUTCHINS N. H. LUNDQUIST However, if more people had followed the SIU's H. C. MURPHY L. McKRANE XXX A. WARD traditional anti-communist policy in the past there would C. ATHERIVE BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. L. GREENE be less communist trouble now on the waterfront and S. ZEIRLER J. MAHONEY LSI everywhere else. When you play with mud, you get XXX W. L. RICE J. L FITZSIMMONS FI MEMPHIS HOSPITAL dirty. A lot of people who played with the commies are C, GASKINS A. M. ATKIEWICZ just finding out this simple truth. P. PEREZ A. MAAMEUR JOHN B. HEGARTY �Friday, NovenlBar 19, 1948 THE SEA FARERS LOG Pag» ThxM ILA Longshoremen Tie-Up All East Coast some West Coast comrades in • (Continued from Page 1) only 16 were SIU ships but the their hopeless campaign to take number was expected to grow. over. To waterfront veterans, the Many of the ships in all'ports pattern of their actions was rem­ B«low U the editorial which won for th* SFAFARERS LOG fhe firai-place "Award of iniscent of their attempt to were foreign. Merir' of the International Labor Preu of America. The editorial appeared originally in the In Philadelphia, the Commis­ move into the big ILA beef of LOG of June 11. 1947. sion reported that 32 ships were 1945 when quick counter-moves strikebound of which 6 were drove them off. SIU at the last count. In Bos­ The ILA began negotiations ton there were 8 ships strike­ with the employers on July 5, bound, in Baltimore 49 and in demanding a 50-cent an hour One of the greatest assists the communist embattled Stock Exchange employes were Hampton Roads only 4. There boost for straight time,' a 75party in the United States has gotten since not dictated by a foreign power. were no reports of the number cent hike for night and weekend True, Mr. Hackenburg, what the SIU did of SIU ships in the three last- work, a pension and welfare the end of the war was given it last week by New York Special Sessions Justice was dictated, but by a power which you named ports. The low number fund, and four-hour work per­ in Hampton Roads was account­ iods with a guarantee of four Frederick L. Hackenburg. In sentencing an may not be able to understand. ed for by the fact that coal hours pay for any man hired. The men who make up the Seafarers In­ cargoes were being loaded by Negotiations became snarled on SIU meihber who was hauled out of an the overtime issue, however, be­ automobile by the New York police, while ternational Union acted from a compulsion railway -v^orkers. cause of an interpretation the Tankers, of course, were run­ he was delivering food to the Wall Street that came from deep within them. Tliey United States Supreme Coiu^ ning freely since longshoremen strikers of the United- Financial Employes, went to the aid of the UFE because of the were not involved in loading or had placed on ^clause in the spirit of trade union solidarity that has unloading them. But except for Fair Labor Standards Act. AFL, Justice Hackenburg said: "I am shocked to the depth of my soul made the SIU a valued friend of honest the oil docks, the Army docks On August 21, just* before when I realize that this cumpulsion (for the trade unions and a hated and feared enemy and the^ Virginia coal docks, ILA's old agreement ran out, an injunction was obtained under SIU to g^sit the UFE in its strike) was of the commie-dominated labor organiza­ every waterfront on the North the Taft-Hartley Act barring the Atlantic coast was dead. dictated by a foreign government which tions. union from striking. Negotia­ COMMIE TRICKS Had the SIU been content to stand on the tions continued while the in­ under the guise of ideology tries to start In New York, the commies, trouble so that they can publish in Moscow sidelines in the fight against commie con­ who for years have vainly tried junction was in effect. trol of the waterfront, then this nation's to get a foothold in the ILA, About a month ago, the em­ 'Riots In Wall Street'." ployers made a "final" offer An iri'esponsible statement of this nature, water borne transportation would be com­ immediately made an attempt which the longshoremen turned to take advantage of the situa­ coming from a man so highly placed as pletely in the hands of an unscrupulous tion by stirring up factionalism down overwhelmingly in an elec­ faction which really takes its orders from tion conducted by the NLRB. This Justice Hackenburg, does more to help the and obscuring the issues with led to a second _"final" offer the Kremlin. political claptrap. Alert action CP than a million pieces of communist pro­ If Mr. Hackenburg's words had not been by the ILA and other unions be­ which the longshoremen turned paganda. It confuses, in the public mind, down in a second election last so widely broadcast, or his position not such longing to the powerful New week. The walkout began in^ the communists with the anti-communists, as to give his views wide circulation, his York Maritime Trades Council New York and several other and allows the party-liners to masquerade ports before the election was ideas would be no more than laughable. forestalled them however. as honest trade unionists. When the commies called a completed. But many people have read the Justice's meeting in Manhattan Center on It is the duty of public officials to at HALIFAX TOO statement, and therein lies the danger to West 34th Street, the Council least read the newspapers. If the Justice rushed 100 pickets to the spot This offer included a 10-cent free trade imions. had only done that much, he would have The communists do not have the courage in a fleet of taxis and private an hour increase for straight cars. Most of the pickets formed time, a 15-cent raise for nights easily found out that the UFE, and the SIUto put their ideas before the public, for a lively, fast-moving line and weekends, a guarantee f SUP, the unions which supported the acceptance or rejection. 'Ibey mask their while the rest handed out leaf­ four hours pay after being hired, financial workers, were not and are not motives behind high sounding phrases, and lets denouncing the meeting for and a reduction in the total influenced by the orders from Moscow. ~ wait for an opportune time to institute their what it was—a commie trick. hours necessary to qualify for No physical effort was made vacation pay. The wage increases On the contrary. The Seafarers Interna­ iron-handed control. Poland, Hungary, and tional Union has a long and honorable his­ Czechoslovakia are perfect examples. So is to prevent anybody from enter­ were to be retroactive to Sep­ ing the Center because of the tember 15. The employers re­ tory of constant battle against the totalitar­ Russia, for that matter. number of coi>s present, but fused to discuss a welfare plan. ianism represented by the communist party. very few went through the doors. When some of the big passen­ What better way for the commies to pre­ After an hour, it was apparent ger liners annoimced plans to During the war, when men like Justice pare the groundwork than deliberately con­ that the meeting was a failure, use Halifax instead of New York Hackenburg were blind to the menace of fusing the issues, so that the public does and the line was knocked down. as their terminal for the dura­ the communists, the Seafarers International not know whicl^ groups believe in demo­ A commie attempt to strike tion of the strike, the ILA lo­ Union continued to point out that the red- cracy and which in dictatorship? the Army pier in Brooklyn was cal in the Canadian port re­ bowlers were a threat to democracy, and So the eminent jurist has Tiad his say, and foiled in the same manner. Pic­ fused to work the ships after were merely lying low because of the aid he has done his part to add to the confu­ kets including Seafarers went several had. come in. But two out shortly after dawn with days later the Haligonians, wary given by this covmtry to Russia. sion. He can rave and rant about the red- leaflets pointing out that, the of probable legal reprisals by Now it is a matter of -record that this menace all he wants to, but the communists commies wished to sti'ike the the Canadian government, modi­ Union was correct, and that the men who will consider him a a valued friend as long Army pier in an effort to crip­ fied their stand. mistakenly gave aid and comfort to the as he does their dirty work of smearing the ple America's national defense. The Halifax longshoremen an­ The loading of the Army ships nounced that they would work American communists were building a democratic unions and placing them in the continued in line with ILA pol­ the ships, but would not handle Trojan Horse, which now threatens all of us. same category with those controlled by the icy. goods directly consigned to The commies even brought in United States ports. communist party machine. This Union's activities in behalf of the The Logs Prize-Winning Editoriai Commies Little Helper SIU Contracts, US Laws Effective Medicine For Buckes By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative Maybe there are fewer bucko officers than used to be, but one is one too many if you happen to sail under him. However, pro­ vided you can hold out until the ship pays off, you have the chance these days to take the wind out of the sails of any bvasshat who has bucko notions. Between the law and the SIU contract, a seaman who keeps his head can find plenty of ways to strike back at the abuses a high-handed officer heaps upon him. The reason is that the boys in the high-pressure hats must have licenses, and a license is al­ ways subject to withdrawal or suspension. We all know what a "Captain Bligh" can do to make life aboard ship perpetUcil hell. If he is a Skipper, he can ride the en­ tire cr£w into desperation. If he is a Mate or an Engineer, he can make at least his own depart­ ment miserable. What happens when the whole top-side comple­ ment is bucke defies description. TIN GODS When you get a bunch of- lit­ tle tin gods up top, you will al­ ways find that they think they are riding their own private yacht for a pleasure cruise. You and your shipmates in the foc'sle are classed as slaves, always at the beck and call of the afistocrrats whose fun must never be disturbed. Bucko • officers can do such things as make unreasonable searches at unearthly hours; withhold draws; place ridiculous­ ly tyrannical restrictions on shore leave; polish up the single and double irons; make a ship's compartments into virtual pris­ ons; hand out logs for trivial mis­ deeds which often as not are pure accidents; flagrantly violate maritime laws; and attempt, at least, to play fast and loose with the SIU agreement. It takes a bang-up SIU crew to cope with a situation like that, even if it is met more rare­ ly than in those oft-men+ioned "good old days." ACCOUNTABLE It is true that the law of the sea traditionally gives the Mas­ ter of a ship what amounts to dictatorial authority over the crew for reasons that are fairly obvious. However, this authority is not to be abused. A Masfer and all his subordinate officers are accountable for wrongful acts. In some cases, a bucko officer can be brought to book during a voyage, but generally tho.se who suffer from his tyranny must wait until the end of the trip. In a foreign port, however, a crew which has undergone cruel treatment aboard ship can appeal to the American Consul. There are many cases where such appeals have resulted in abrupt changes of disposition and attitude on the part of harsh masters. Of course, no crew phould go to a Consul for help unless the beef is clear-cut. What happens sometimes is that a Skipper gets to think of himself as something of a law­ yer. Apparently, a knowledge of the Shipping Code, plus the right to marry and bury, goes to the man's head. Under these conditions, it may take the Consul to-let him down a peg. But, let us repeat, do not appeal to a Consul unless con­ ditions are absolutely intoler­ able. A Skipper who sets himself up as a legal eagle generally over­ looks the entire field of seamen's rights. He just knows, or thinks he knows, what he can hand out in the way of punishment for one thing or another. HEW TO LINE A person who sits for a ticket as a merchant marine officer, es­ pecially as a Master, must meet very strict qualifications. He must satisfy the government that his ability, experience and habits warrant belief that he can be en­ trusted with duties and respon­ sibilities at sea. In maritime law, there are penalties provided if it can be proved that a ship's officer is guilty of bad conduct, intemper­ ance, neglect of duty or wilful (Continued on Page 15) 1 �Pasre Four Foreign Flags Accused Of Rate War In Aid Plan T H E SEAF ARERS LUG FthUy, November tS. 1948 WHAT ttWWK.,. • Apparently not content with cai'rying fifty percent of the Marshall Plan cargoes to Europe, foi'eign operators have slashed their freight rates in an attempt to take cargoes from American ships, Grenville Mellon, member of the Maritime Commission charged this week. HAROLD LOLL. OS; • According to Mellon, who re­ I think it would be good polcently returned from a three .. icy for the SIU to get behind weeks torn- of Europe, where he any movement for a genuine studied shipping requirements labor newspaper. All other AFL tjnder the Marshall Plan, the unions, too, should endorse the foreign vessels were offering founding of a labor-sponsored rates of about $6.85 a ton publication. I'd read such a figure well under the break-even newspaper and I'm sure most point. of the millions of other, trade Most o'f the operators depress­ union members would welcome ing their rates are engaged in it into their homes. Such a the coal-carrying trade to France newspaper, I feel, should be cir­ from this country. culated in all the big cities to counteract the big-time press. Even with operating expenses Some regular newspapers are much lower than those of Amer­ favorable to unions but. being ican ships, foreign vessels would in the slim minority, they don't have to charge about $9 a ton reach all the people. The sooner to obtain a small profit, Mellen it comes, the better. declared. Purpose of the scheme, he Stated, is to impress on Marshall Plan officials and • Congress the GIL VILA. OS: fact that the higher rates To my way of thinking it is charged by American ships are uneconomical, and thus cause the a good idea. We can't do any­ elimination from the Marshall thing toward bettering condi­ Plan regulations the clause re­ tions without unions, so the un­ quiring that fifty percent of all ions should have their own news cargoes be carried in American coverage. I know what the un­ ships. ions meam at sea. I am sure it BELOW MAXIMUM would be worth the expense and Mellen pointed out that, even effort for unions to back a labor if the foreign flag vessels charged paper, and I personally would the maximum of $9.15 allov/ed be glad to donate toward such them under the regulations, they an effort. I would like to see could transport the coal to France the labor paper set up like the for $2 million less than Amei-ican News," with big headlines and operators. The American rate is with thorough coverage of every­ thing from sports and comics to $11.15 a ton. national amd world news. Once the American ships have been eliminated from the plan,' the foreign flag operators would then boost their rates as high or THOMAS YARBROUGH, AB: higher than the present Amer­ It would be a good thing to ican rates, Mellen declared. have the kind of paper that . The statements made by Com­ missioner Mellen are going to be would let the public know what reported by him to the Mari­ labor's point of view is. After time Commission, Marshall Plan all, we ourselves, all of us officials and to the Congressional everywhere, and everybody is Committee assigned to review equal. Every one should have Marshall Plan activities. the chance to know what's going on. In order to interest people, such a labor-.owned newspaper • would have to show a very Frustrated gag writers can definite viewpoinL And you'd now give vent to their puns, have to put in adl the things witticisms and bright sai that people have come to ex­ ings through Seafare, the pect any newspaper to have. I new comic strip in the SEA­ mean sports, comics auid things FARERS LOG. like that. I'd read such a paper. Seafare, which has been appearing in the LOG for the past several weeks, is J. O'KEEFE, Oiler: un attempt to' show ship­ The expense of such a project board incidents and events in a humorous light. It is at the outset would be terrific, put forth in the hope that I would think, because the pow­ the Brothers can get a laugh erful commercial daily papers out of the otherwise hum­ live maixily by the huge volume drum life aboard ship. of their advertising. It seems to All you Brothers who want me that big corporations that do most of the advertising w'ould to get into the act and put try to kill such a venture by not into picture form the gags doing any advertising in a la­ in your repertoire can do so bor daily. If the plan could get by sending them to LOG going it would be swell. To off­ Cartoonist Eddy Smith, set this disadvantage—^if it is SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Bea­ one—^possibly the answer would ver Street, New York 4, be a monthly magazine, as a N. Y. You don't have to be starter. All the labor news could a cartoonist, just give Eddie be consolidated and presented the idea and heTl take it attractively. from there. QUESTION: An editorial in the SEAFARERS LOG of October 29 stressed the need for a daily newspaper labor could call its own. "Its primary purpose would be to do a bang-up job in organized labor's behalf, while doing a newspaper's regular job of recording and in­ terpreting" the events of the day. Do you thin k there is a place for such a paper ? Hey, Gagwriters! R. WEBBER, Efectridan: I think a daily newspaper run for and by the labor movement is a very good idea. Industry and its mouthpiece, the National Association • of Manufacturers, are well-represented by the com­ mercial press, magazines and radio. At present, labor papers only reach their own union members, with a few exceptions here and there. There is a strong need for a daily paper with a wide circulation that can ably bring labor's own viewpoint on all questions of importance to the general public. A paper like this can be made just as inter­ esting as the current crop of commercial ones. PETER W. DREWES, AB: This probably would prove to be a very good idea. Such a paper would provide the general public with a satisfactory means of understanding the working meui's side on issues involving labor and nnanagement. This would be particularly advantag­ eous when beefs arose, since the public would learn a lot of things they do not know exist under present circumstances. If the labor daily was presented in the form and style of most commercial papers, with sports sections, features, comics and the rest, it would fill a big need and stand a big chance of success. THOMAS HEGGARTY, AB: I think there is a need for a labor-owned daily newspaper. One very important thing it would do would be to bring into the open a good many of the nasty things management is suc­ cessful in hiding from the pub­ lic, And since most of the press is clearly on the side of big business on any issue they have with labor, labor's own daily could see to it that its own slant on things would reach the public. Labor's accomplishment would no longer be hidden in the back pages. People would enjoy it same as they do other papers. The labor daily would have everything they want. DON MORRIS, AB: With big business influencing the present press, it is only reasonable that unions work to­ gether to support a paper that. will give union news a fair break. This is a particularly op­ portune time for such a paper to be launched, with Truman having been returned to the White House, and with liberal men in the Congress as a result of the leibor vote. I would like to see such a paper supported by subscription from all unions so that the success of the paper and its policies would not de­ pend upon the whims of the advertisers. �T.JI £ : S EA ¥ A REUS LOG Friday. NovandMr 19, 1M6 Page Five Ship Arrivals Keep Tampa Busy; Rated Bookmen Can Get Out Fast TAMPA — Shipping remains ville. We still ship a few men fair in this Florid port. We on her periodically, mostly in the are still getting plenty of ships Deck and Engine Departments. and we're dispatching men to TAKE NOTE almost aU of them. All men making this port are To start off this week, we have the Yankee Dawn, Atwa- advised that the only union taxicoal, and the Cantop Victory, cab outfits here are the Florida Yellow Cab Company, Waterman, in port. Slated to ar­ and rive later are the Albert K. owned by the Yellow Cab Com­ Smiley and the John Bartram, pany, and the Red Top, which is run by a local man. both Waterman. The Red Top came around af­ In addition, the Bull Line has ter a hell of a lot of trouble last either the Edith or the Mae com­ year. First the driver settled ing into Port Tampa sometime this week. So, with one of the out of court a few weeks ago Alcoa ships due in from the Is­ and now the company is 100 per land run, we have several vessels cent union. to work from. The ship chandlers are still The Tampa Agent spent last having their problem. Ships pay­ week in Jacksonville working ing off here need things, of with Assistant Secretary-Treas­ course, but they are getting their urer Bob Matthews on negotia­ stores in other ports. tions with the P&O outfit. We To bad these chandlers couldn't can report at this point that, see past first base, during the 1946 from the progress of these con­ General Strike. They are now tract discussions, everything paying for their folly in breaking looks pretty good. the SIU picket lines in this port at that time. COSTLY TRIP Among the oldtimers around From a purely personal stand­ here now are Buddy Baker, point, the trip to Jacksonville Harry Simmons, Sonny Simmons, was rather costly for the Tampa A1 Driver, Uncle Otto Preussler, Agent. He lost almost every­ and Bobby Sheppard. All of them thing but his pants. A prowler are ready to go. This shouldn't be broke into his room at the hard since rated men with books George Washington Hotel and can move fast. took all his dough, his brief case and a sport coat. Cities Service Using Skippers As ABs By WM. (Curly) RENTZ forts, as evidenced by their crewing up with licensed stooges in unlicensed ratings, proves hov/ low they will stoop to keep from giving seamen decent conditions and respectability. These Mates and Masters do not belong to any union. They are not members of the MM&P. They are company stooges pure and simple. Certainly a company that will resort to the practices that Cities Service has throughout the SIU's oi-ganizing campaign is badly in need of clean, decent, democratic shipping procedure that will en­ able their seamen to walk down the gangway with their heads up. By the way, we'd like to ex­ press the appreciation of the local membership to the doctors and nurses in the Baltimore Marine Jlospital for the fine treatment they have been giving SIU members. These people have been look­ ing out for us, and our men say they won't forget it. BALTIMORE — The Interna­ tional Longshoremens Associa­ tion East Coast strike has this port locked up tight. With no count available on the number of SIU ships involved, a total of 49 ships are now strike-bound. There are more tlian tliat number of ships in port but the Maritime Commission, which re­ leased the figure, labels as strike­ bound only those vessels whose cargo loadings or unloadings have been halted. The SIU in the Port of Balti­ more is behind the Longshore­ men 100 per cent. It, is the sin­ cere hope of our membership here that the AFL longshore workers will win their demands. By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD And we are ready to help them in that direction in any way we NEW ORLEANS—Shipping is certainly above the average fare can. back on an even keel in this Gulf in institutions of that kind. port. And, by the way, our Brothers BUSINESS SLOW With all pasenger ships due to in the Marine Hospital extended Payoff activity was slow in arrive before Christmas and an invitation to all Seafarers to this port during the past week. several other payoffs and transi­ pay them a visit when they get Ships paying off were the Ros- ents scheduled, we can look for­ down New Orleans way. Just to ario, Chilore, The Cabins, W. ward to shipping holding steady. help them pass the time of the Oddly enough, the brief case Carruthers, Dorothy and the Ma- In fact, it looks as though these day, of course. with two receipt books were rore. All payoffs came off okay, vessels could very well clean the However, they added, if you returned to us in Tampa this even those on the Ore scows. beach of all and sundry who do have to put in a stint in the Every member making a morning, but that's about all Completing the list of s i g n - want to ship out. donation to the Union for hospital, the New Orleans hos­ we expect to recover. ons were the Marore, Steelore, Meanwhile, voting in the cur­ pital is just about the most com­ any purpose should receive A Union representative will Chilore, Rosario, Dorothy, The rent Union election for officials fortable spot you'd want under an official receipt bearing journey over to Miami next Mon­ Cabins and the Robert Ingersoll. to administer SIU affairs during the circumstances. the amount of the contribu­ day to set up the voting ap­ Of course, they were signed on 1949 has been heavy. And, if this tion and the purpose for paratus aboard the Florida, so before the strike broke. Ship­ heavy balloting continues, we which it was made. that crewmembers will be able ping is now at a standstill. will probably have a recordIf a Union official to whom to cast their ballots in the cur­ With the large number of breaking vote, as far as the Port contribution is given does rent election to determine the American seamen on the beach of New Orleans is concerned. not make out a receipt for Unipn officials^ for the coming because of the growing number the money, the matter should year. PLEASING SIGHT of foreign flag ships handling immediately be referred to Since the Florida spends only traffic in and out of this country, Our new Hall is still the sub­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ a few hours in Miami, which are it seerr^ that something should ject of much favorable comment. surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, not enough to allow all crewmen be done to give American ships Brothers coming into the Port By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER New York 4, N. Y. to vote, the SIU representative an even break at least. of New Orleans for the first time, In advising the Secretarywill stay aboard the ship for the PHILADELPHIA — There are These foreign flag ships travel or who are revisiting the port Treasurer of such transac­ trip to Havana and return. Thus, 5,000 AFL longshoremen on after a long absence, show ununder sub-standard conditions tions, members should stale all hands will be given a chance strike here and the port is dead. mistakeable signs of being high­ and are manned by pooidy paid, the name of the official and to have their say in this impor­ In line with SIU policy, we poorly-fed crews. We have no ly pleased with the setup. the port where the money tant Union procedure. beef with the crewmen of these Our recreational, shipping and are giving them all the help we was tendered. The Florida, incidentally, just ships. They are the victims, and meeting facilities certainly are can in their effort to improve came out of drydock in Jackson­ are not in a position to do any- making a big hit with all hands. their wages and conditions. Nat­ anything about the situation. It seems to be the prevailing urally, our own members here opinion that it would be a great hope for a short but successful AMERICAN ENTERPRISE beef. lift if we could secure a more We had two payoffs here, both Wherever they can, American suitable Headquarters building By FRENCHY MICHELET outfits are using these foreign in New York, and more adequate of them good ones. One was on SAN FRANCISCO—The ship­ will probably continue to operate flag ships. Alcoa is the most facilities in some of the ports the SS Alexandra, a Carras tank­ er the SIU organizers won for ping situation on this coast, three ships each on the grain prominent among those who are needing them. us a while back. The Alexandra capitalizing on the low wage Owning our own halls would run to the Far East from the which has been at a standstill as is in here every two weeks or scales and dii'ty conditions to in­ give the Brothei's a much great­ a result of a two months strike, Seattle environs. so, since she runs coastwise and er incentive in striving to keep When you see things out here, crease their profits. is showing signs of coming to nearby foreign. When it comes to a buck, the the buildings looking ship-shape life again. The shipowners and break, follow Horace Greeley's The second payoff was on Wa­ the striking longshoremen have advice, and "Go west." We will patriotism these big outfits brag at all times. That much has been terman's SS Fail-land—and there renewed negotiations. It looks have a berth for you,* and you about ^n qll their advertisements proven here. goes right oyer the side. Then, too, these buildings was one sweet SIU ship. like we might be moving ships and you. Several unorganized tankers would prove to be an immeas­ The Fairland had been to the again in a week or so. NEW HALL called in this port last week and urable asset to • the membership Far East and had been out four We have very few rated men The new Hall in Wilmington we think we did a pretty good should shipping ever get real long months. She was proof on the beach now as the bulk Avalon Blvd. job in contacting them. On the tough, or should we go into a that a long trip does not have of the crews of the strike-bound is located at 227 to develop the fouled-up beefs It is the former MM&P Hall, Cities Service tankers that came major beef at any time. ships have gone east. in here it seemed that four men that some ships come home with which they vacated when they THE GOOD LOOK Once this strike is over, the bought their own place down with Master's licenses \Vere after a long haul. membership can be assured of there. We have managed to set aboard as ABs, and ten Mates The Fairland had a good The local photographer paid some good runs fi-om this coast. up a good rig there at a min­ were signed on in the same rat­ the Brothers in the Marine Hos­ bunch topside as well as in the Waterman is putting ten new imum expense to the organiza­ ing. The company is struggling pital here a visit last week. The foc'sle. Everybody got along converted C-2s into good runs tion, due primarily to the fact with every stunt in the books to hospitalized Seafarers thought with everybody else. The result originating from here. that it was in fairly good shape keep away from the SIU bannw. they had some pretty fair scen­ was that paying her off was a ery and willingly posed against pleasure. Calmar and Isthmian will con­ and little renovating was neces­ NICE GOING Of course, the tankers are un­ that background for some pic­ tinue their intercoastals, and sary to ready it for occupancy by affected by the strike since the To the Seafarers who are stay­ tures. Yep, those two pretty there is a good chance that Isth­ the SIU. longshoremen do not work them. nurses will be seen just as soon All inquiries 'from the Wil­ ing aboard the Cities Service mian will also resume their pipe­ A lot of tankers hit Phiily every as the LOG has space for the tankers until this di'ive is won, line run to the Near East, afford­ mington, Long Beach and San day. Some of them are organized, photos we submitted. we say "Hats Off!" for the fine ing some additional choice jobs Pedro areaS' should be directed some are not. And what we need Chow in the hospital, accord­ job they are doing. for the membership. And South there, and all SIU business will is more of them. ing to the men there, is good and The company's desperate ef­ Atlantic and Smith and Johnson be transacted therein. Pre-Christmas Prospects Bright For Port New Orleans Seafarers Get A Receipt Tankers Raise Phiily Shipping fram The Dead Frisco Awaits End Of Strike �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, NOTember 19, 1948 Island Sun Shines Brightly But Not On San Juan Shipping By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—The Port of San,by boat to get here. So if this Completing a voyage of three In the labor field one never Juan, as I write this, is sunny bouquet appears^a trifle tardy Keep In Touch months, twenty-three days, the knows when something like this but slow. Shipping has sat down in being presented, we apologize, As you know, the ILA is on on the slow bell here—and we because we want to thank Bro­ strike and the SIU is support­ Kettering — a converted Navy will come up, and it behooves all know the reasons: 1) the ther Joe Volpian for the prompt ing them. You are asked to stay Transport equipped to carry 12 every member to be prepared, Now is a time to point out to Longshoremens' Strike on the action he brought about in the aboard your ship unless laid off, passengers - was the first SIU ship to pay off during the ILA the membership the wisdom of East Coast, which is keeping case of Brother T. Kato. but do not move the ship with­ the boys on the ships until they Brother Kato was the boy who out specific orders from the Un­ strike. Those who quit were not laying away a little nest-egg replaced, with the exception of when things are good, to carry see what's going to happen, and was forced to check in the Ma­ ion Hall. members of the Stewards De­ 2) the fact that the sugar sea­ rine Hospital in San Juan after Many ships are keeping only partment and the Firemen; but you through an emergency • — such as the present ILA tie-up son is just about over for the being injured on a Bull Line a skeleton crew of three Fire­ those who cared to remain on —and to assure you coffee-and. year in Puerto Rico. ship, and when he was dis­ men and three Gangway Watch­ were kept on the payroll. The recreation facilities of the, The Zafra or the cutting of charged was curtly refused his men, as provided by the agree­ Jimmy Purcell Hall are at your disposal. Every­ the new cane crop will begin earned wages by the Bull Line ment. Should you be laid off, i, S, thing is at hand for your com­ the last of January, and then office here, unless he signed a re-register at the Hall for the fort—and coffee is still on the the sugar sacks will begin to paper relieving the Company of ship you left; and you will have Hold Tight house. Winter weather is ju.st pile up in the warehouses again all 'i-esponsibility. first preference to ship back on Those of you who are being around the corner, so remember for shipment to the States. Now, Brother Volpian's serv­ her for 24 hours after the strike laid off the ships will be wise|that the Hall is the best place Because the sugar is all out ice is not only special—^his job is terminated. of the warehouses. Bull Line is entitled "Special Services"— After that, stay in contact with to hold tight, pay a few weeks for an SIU man to get in out has already, chartered out the but, we've found, almost instan­ the Hall, in the traditional SIU room rent ahead, get some nieal of the cold and spend his spare Francis, the Angelina, and the taneous, as well, and certainly fashion, so that you will be tickets, and stay out of the time without wasting his money Elizabeth, and there'll probably 100 percent effective—^like DDT. available if your Union needs night-clubs till the strike is over. —and you will be on hand if There will be plenty of chance your Union needs assfstance. be a couple more of her scows For just two short days after you. later to celebrate. i Louis Goffin taken off the Puerto Rican fun we sent Brother Volpian an Red Gibbs until next year. urgent SOS to put in his oar on SI Brother Kato's problem, we re­ LOSSES ceived the nicest call from the Good Ship The loss of these ships, of , Bull Line office asking us if we The Robin Kettering came in By CAL TANNER course, makes a big hole in would kindly send Kato over ast Friday for one of the best San Juan shipping. Last week, to collect his back wages. And Robin Line payoffs in a long MOBILE — The pace of ship-lis slated for the boneyai'd. There for example, we shipped men to that. Brothers, is service in any time. There was no disputed ping in this port was slow but were several disputed on the the following ships: the Helen, man's language! overtime in the Deck and Stew­ steady during the past seven McBurney but all were settled. Kathryn, Carolyn, and the Mon­ Five payoffs and an ards Departments, and only a days. The Alcoa Cavalier rounded FULL HOUSE arch of the Seas, and that's all, misunderstanding on - a delayed equal number of sign-ons, includ­ out the week's payoffs. This trim Prothers. Right now, the Hall is fairly sailing in the Engine Depart­ ing two ships on continuous ar­ passenger ship had her usual And there, briefly, you have full of men. There are approxi­ ment. ticles, resulted in a total of 89 clean payoff, thanks to the the picture. Brothers. And that's mately 50 bookmen and 30 per­ This voyage was notable for bookmen and 1*2 permits being heads-up crew of Seafarers the way it's going to be for the mits on the beach. A good num­ minimum of disputes of any sHipped for the week. aboard. next few weeks. ber of these Brothers, we know, kind, which was due in large The Wild Ranger signed on for You all know how late the San are waiting for the MV Ponce. part to the excellent coopera­ Three of the five ships paying the usual rim, while the Hurri­ Juan Branch is in getting the She's due back in Puerto Rico tion of the Captain, Mates and off were Waterman jobs. They cane spent three, days in the re­ weekly LOGS, because of the | the last of November. If she's Engineers. In addition, the Vice- were the Wild Ranger, which pair yard before re-signing for 1,399 miles they have to travel tied up in the States by the Fh-esident of the line, Pendelton, came in from the Puerto Rican a run that will include calls at run; the Hurricane, in from Eu­ strike, we're going to have a made the entire voyage. rope with a few minor Tseefs that ports in Greece, Turkey and Hall full of long, sad faces— As a result, there were num­ were settled quickly to the Italy. mostly belonging to the peren­ erous ceremonial dinners in the The Iberville, also in need of nial beachcombers, like Brothers South and East African ports as crew's satisfaction, and the Iber­ overhaul, will put in about 12 Lockwood, Thompson, Larson, far up the coast as Dar-es-salam, ville, also back from Europe. days in drydock. As scheduled, Jensen, Henault, and a host of for the purpose of promoting The latter's payoff was held up the Cavalier again headed out on others. business and company good­ a couple of hours because of dis­ her South Atlantic cruise. puted overtime for the Black These boys have kind of taken will. By EDDIE BENDER In transit this week was the the Ponce under their wing, so It speaks well of the fine Ste­ Gang. The beef was settled, Daniel Lownsdale, Waterman, Those holding tripcards are to speak, and they fret and wards Department, and of tKe however. now requested to turn these in worry about her when she's Chief Steward, Hauser, that The other payoffs were on the Which took a couple of replace­ and get original permits, in­ away—and they're not on her— these were an outstanding suc­ R. R. McBurney, of the Over- ments. This ship was in good shape on arrival here. stead. This may be done through like a gang of old maids. lakes Freight Corporation, which cess. As usual there is a comple­ any of the A&G Branches, or by ment of oldtimers on the Mobile applying directly to Headquar­ beach. To name a feW, there are ters, either in person or through' IH. J. Cronin, E. A. Trader, Sam the mails. Bailey, C. J. Beck, E. L. Walker, When you do this, it is advis­ By PAUL GONSORCHIK L. G. Morrow, Orvin Music, E. long run eveiyone will profit by get out on jobs than formerly. able to have all previous re­ C; Vitou, A. G. Milne, H. Lawit. This must be so for, in spite ceipts that have been issued to NEW YORK — After having of the fact that there are more[rence, J. Bell, W. Sanders, T. I know of instances where you, as well as your tripcard, in read most of the pros and cons men registered at the moment. Smith and F. Hills. members have stayed aboard the order to make possible a thor- on the transportation rule cur.Shipping for the next week bug'. check-up on all of your rently in effect and which have same ship for a couple of years, we still have occasional difficulty promises to be slow, with only previous payments, and to make been appearing in the LOG, I and • there are more than just a in getting some ratings for jobs. Like Bosuns, for example. I j three or four ships scheduled to sure that your record is credited should like to express my own few of these men who will settle should like to urge the men to : take on crews. One of these is down on a ship for that long. with all monies you have paid. view of this rule. take jobs whenever they come'a passenger ship, which only Another requirement is that Not that 1 have anything I am in favor of the rule we up. take.s replacements. you submit a personal identifi­ are now using—^for many and against a man remaining^ on JOB PROTECTION Howevex*, we still have a few cation with your tripcard—^which various reasons. And I believe board a ship that long, either. „ . , , , ^ XI vessels undergoing repaii's .in the includes the department and rat­ very firmly that these reason are That's okay if shipping oppor­ But back to our transpoi-tation , , , , • 1uiu [local yards and a couple of them, ing in which you ship; your full good ones. tunities are plentiful for every rule. It IS accomplishing for the. oTTT u i. 4.U •NTniTTT u « 1 J * , ^t leost, should some-. name; the date and place of your member. But when jobs are a SIU what the NMU has failed to' ' ... be i-eady . As every member knows, ship­ uuru iu4. I times the latter part of next birth; your height, weight and bit scarcer than they used to be, achieve. When things got tough I ^ color of eyes; your Z-number; ping has dropped almost 50 per you find that some verr good in the NMU, men in that Union, ^ ® ' and the name and address of cent in recent months, due to the men can turn out to be company had no such rule to help speed [ NOT INVOLVED fact that the money men have stiffs when they're interested in your next of kind. up the shipping chances of its, Up to the time this report is Proofs of your strike clear­ shifted American cargo to foreign holding onto a job for a long membership. Our rule in the being Written, the strike of the ances, both for the 1946 General bottoms. Naturally, our shipping time. SIU helps protect your job op- International Longshoremen's AsStrike and the 1947 Isthmian, suffers by such a shift. Some men have said that, un­ portunities. ' sociation, AFL, has not reached FAIR CHANCE must also be submitted. Usually der the transportation rule, they In the NMU they are thinking this far south and, frorn present this is stamped on the tripcard. Under these circumstances, it have a chance of losing their about putting into effect a rule indications, the men will not go But in the event that you do not, would seem only fair that each vacations. I doubt very strongly that would require a member to out in the Gulf. So everything have these clearances stamped in, and every member should be whether this rule makes any dif­ make only one trip on a ship seems to be running pretty" send your strike picketcards, or'given an opportunity to ship out ference insofar as a <nan's vaca­ and then pay off—regardless of smooth" on the Mobile labor front your certificate of discharges j without spending too long a tion is concerned. whether it is a long or a short at the moment. either from a ship, or from a period of time on the beach. Personally, I feel that if a trip. I Repairs on our building have hospital which establishes your The transportation rule now member fails to see that the So, boys, my advice is that you been started, and we are waiting in effect increases the chances of transportation rule is beneficial hold the present transportation for the go-ahead signal from clearance. The membership is doing away the members to get out. And al- to the membership as a whole, rule as it is, until the shipping Headquarters for other renqyawith all tripcards, so that only though objections are made by he is influenced solely by selfish­ situation improves, at least. tions we have planned. bookmen and permitmen will be some who sign off, it should be ness. If you want to sail steady with The whole job will take quite allowed to sail our ships. You j obvious that eventually things As Chief Dispatcher in the only a short stay on the beach, a while to complete. But when it should have no trouble getting a even out and they, too, will get a New York Hall, I am in a posi- 'keep the transportation rule. If is finished, like everything else permit if you now hold a trip- chance to ship out quicker. tion to see the record. And'you want to get a ship once in the SIU turns to, it will make In other words, it works the stranges as it may seme, there five months, then knock out the ! our Hall one of the tops in the card. The sooner you get this, same for everyone, and in the actually are less men trying to | transportatiqn rule. the quicker you can ship. business. Mobile Haii Alterations Begun From The Sixth Deck Transportation Rule Makes Jobs For All •_ .1. "SL r �tFildMt. MtS T If E 5-E >< V A R E R S L O G STARTS LIMITED PASSENGER SERVICE RUN Page Seven Hew York Harbor Is Dosortoit As ILA Strike Gains Momontum By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Shipping here is at a complete standstill after weeks of fairly strong activity. Before the Longshoremen's strike became effective, we tied up some loose ends and squared away a few payoffs and sign ons. Among the payoffs were the Emilia, Beatrice and Frances of the Bull Line; Steel Traveler, Isthmian; Afoundria and Gov­ ernor Bibbs, Waterman; and the Robin Kettering, Robin. Those which left before the port shut down were the Afoun­ dria; the Sanford Dole, MarTrade, and the New London, Mathiasen. The Dole helped out a great deal when she came from layup to take a full crew. The New London also had almost a com­ plete turnover in all depart­ ments. The SS Iberville, the first ship assigned by the Waterman Steamship Corporation to the The big port is just about new limited passenger ship service between New York, Florida and Gulf ports, will begin deserted now. Most of the com­ her initial northbound voyage from New Orleans. panies got their ships out of port and those that didn't make it are shut down for the dura­ tion. Several ships due in this NEW YORK, Nov. 19 — The be placed on the run. Service the Antinous and two weeks la­ port were diverted at the last ter by the DeSoto. Sometime in minute to ports not affected by Waterman Steamship Corpora­ will be on a weekly basis. tion will operate a limited pas­ Ports of call scheduled thus far- January the Topa Topa is slated the walkout. Tankers, as usual, are moving. senger service between New are Miami, Tampa, Mobile, New to be placed in the trade. York, Florida, and Gulf ports, Orleans and Panama City. Sail­ CUT TIME FILE FOR PAY with the SS Iberville scheduled ings will also be scheduled from According to Pan Atlantic, the Nobody knows how long this to begin the new service tomor­ Philadelphia and Baltimore. vessels placed on the new run strike is going to last so, if you row. will cut sailing time between All ships in the new service haven't done so already, now is The new service will be the are owned by Waterman and Atlantic and major Gulf ports by the time to file for unemploy­ first of its kind since the start of will replace five 11-knot Libertj^ as much as three days. Each will World War II, and will be hand­ vessels that the company has carry 1,000 tons more cargo than ment compensation. led by the Pan Atlantic Steam­ been operating under bareboat the Liberty ships they are re­ It takes a little while for the ship Corporation, a Waterman' charter from the Maritime Com­ placing. money to start rolling but once subsidiary. The vessels being returned to it starts coming in it helps a mission. PORTS OF CALL The Iberville will leave from the Maritime Commission are lot in weathering a period of Four modified C-2 type Mobile tomorrow for New Or­ the Winslow Homer, Daniel no shipping. After the strike, according to freighters, each having cabin ac­ leans, where she will start her Lownsdale, John Bartram, Al­ reports. Waterman is going to bert K. Smiley and John Laur­ commodations for 12 pasengers, initial northbound voyage. She inaugurate a coastwise passen­ ence. will be followed a week later by and capable of ISVa knots, will \ I' i( ii Four Waterman Ships Elnter Coastwise Run Former Esse Man Gives Company Union LowJown V (Continued front Page 1) there is absolutely no provision for a penalty in" the event this "full imbroken hour" for each man for each meal is not al­ lowed. The writer, on one occasion personally asked the patrolman, Sam Royal, for a clarification of this particular clause. I told him it had been the practice to call us out during our meal hours, and asked him if there was any penalty provision. . He replied that no penalty could be claimed and nothing could be done _ about it. I take this one clause to illus­ trate the difference between the Union contract and these phony contracts. The Union contract has the above clause also, but there are penalty provisions which give it strength. II we are interrupted in our meals, we get one hour over­ time, and one additional hour overtime as a penalty for the in­ terruption. Without this penalty provision, the clause itself is meaningless. About two years ago their shrewd company lawyers drew up an entirely new contract, which is a masterpiece in the company interests. I say company lawyers 'drew up this contract, because I am certain that neither Sam Royal nor any of the "executives" of the ^ Esso Tankermen's Associa­ tion has the ability or the in­ genuity to conceive anything so neat. They worked out a plan which provides that, after an employee has a certain amount of con­ tinuous service with the com­ pany, he is given vacation bene­ fits, and thereafter he is given one month's vacation with pay after three months continuous service. The new contract (condensed) means that you work three months continuously, and then have one month off on vacation with full pay. Sounds good doesn't it? Here is the joker: Overtime is entirely out! For many years. Standard Oil has tried to dp away with over­ time. Now through this cleverly devised instrument, they have eliminated overtime entirely. This new contract was pre­ sented and voted upon by the deluded membership. It was ac­ cepted. Whether there was any fraud Connected with the count­ ing of ballots I c_annot say. However, I do know that only those having membership ip the Esso Tankermen's Association were eligible to vote. And I do know also that this Esso Tank­ ermen's Association represents only a very small minority of the men sailing Esso ships. It is such a phony outfit that those who do belong to it are ashamed to admit their member­ ship, in it, and it is seldom that you can find a single man on a ship who will admit membership. without interferring with the No meetings are held on the smooth operations of the com­ ships, and the "union" business pany." At any time that the company is conducted entirely, by these considers it as interferring with company-paid stooges. The thing that sold this con­ "smooth operations" they may tract was the ingenious vacation dispense with it entirely. Then with pay. It sounds very nice. the men will be far worse off But did these deluded Esso men than before; for the company ever stop to consider what they will never go back to paying have lost in overtime! Or how overtime, now that it has been many months vacation they could abolished. The thing that Esso men afford to take on their own, with the lost overtime that this con­ should realize, consider and ap­ preciate—and many of them do, tract deprives them of? for they are not all company They were already getting stooges—is that whatever bene­ twenty-one days vacation. So ficial conditions they now enjoy the company is really only con­ came through the conditions won ceding a little better than two on other lines by the Seafarers months in lieu of the overtime and other bona fide unions. And which they have abolished en­ they can be certain that, if the tirely (with the sole exception impossible should happen and for tank cleaning). the Seafarers should be destroyed, For example, in the case of an Esso conditions will go right AB earning approximately $200 back to moonlight and twilight per month, they are giving him chipping and painting from sun­ $400 per year in lieu of his over­ up to sim-down with no overtime time. $400 divided by 12 is and that the Esso stooge imion about $33 and change per month. will be then—as now—not only He formerly made that much powerless to help them, but un­ overtime for Sunday sea watches willing. alone—not to speak of overtime This article is wi'itten not only for mooring and unmooring, and for the enlightenment of our for loading and discharging cargo membership, but as an appeal to on watches after 5:00 PM and tlie intelligent Esso men—many before 8:00 AM, etc. of whom are my friends and And there is nothing in this former shipmates—^to come into contract that binds the company the SlU and get the wages and to continue giving these vaca­ overtime rightfully due them. tions. Almost every clause con­ Then they can take their own tains provisions stating: "Pro­ vacation when they feeHike tak­ viding it is possible to do so ing it—and a much longer one! ger service with four of its C-2 vessels. The first one to go into action will be the Iberville. The Liberty ships at present used in the coastwise service will be turned into the boneyard. What will happen to the service these C-2s are presently on (East Coast to Europe) is not clear. We hope, naturally, that the company will put additional ships into that run. If they do then we won't be hit by this move. Every 'time a seaman looks at a news item coming from the Maritime Commission a lot of board members' names are men­ tioned. The names are always the same: those of shipping com­ pany executives. It seems that it's about time that maritime la­ bor had a representative on this government board which so greatly effects our lives. NO VOICE At present it's a shipowner monopolized board. There is no one on the board to voice the sentiments' of the men who man the ships. If a Union seaman was put on the board a lot of the foul-ups that "> occur would be eliminated. An example of this is when the Commission agrees upon the design of a new freight or pas­ senger ship. Ten to one that, when the ship is put into serv­ ice, something is lacking for the crew's comfort. Either the foc'sles are too small, heads too few or the messroom inadequate. If a labor man were on the board he could remedy this before the blueprints went to the shipyard. Another thing, a labor man on the board would serve to keep before them the fact that there's more to shipping than just steamship companies. He could prick their consciences regularly and maybe do some good, in spite of the fact that he would be hopelessly out num­ bered in any voting issue. Waterman Receives Young America, First Of 10 Rebuilt C-2s The first of ten C-2 type freighters being converted to company specifications has,been delivered to the Waterman Steamship Corporation. Built during the recent war for use as a troopship, the latest addition to the Waterman fleet is 439 feet long and 63 feet in the beam. She bears the name Young America. Waterman expects delivery of the nine other vessels by the end of the year. They will bring the Waterman fleet strength to a to­ tal of 55 modern dry-cargo ships, the largest privately owned fleet under the American flag. �' . Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG SHIPS'MIIIIUTES •" • " - ,''''' '' '•'llr''-0^ • •' • ;' Frida7. November 18, 1948 NEWS , Robin Sherwood SeafarersCondemn ActionsHarmingMembers' Prestige ''/•• " V 't. I Home BuriaX For Member Killed In France In 1946 The conduct of a Robin Sherwood crewmember who assaulted another The body of Seafarer Lawrence Edward Smith, who customer in an East London, South Africa, bar last month, has been round­ ly condemned by several of his shipmates as reflecting unfavorably on men was killed in LeHavre, France in 1946, was reinterred in his native Savannah, Georgia, last week with full military in the seafaring occupation and members of the SIU in particular. honors and an escort of his fellow SIU Brothers. As reported in a Port Eliza-$ Brother Smith, an original beth newspaper, the Robin Sher­ now," the Stewards Delegate member of the SIU who held Book wood crewmember was found concluded. The Sherwood men made it No. 36, was killed January 22, guilty in Magistrate's Court of clear that they weren't concerned 1946, while ashore in LeHavre. striking the bar customer on At the time he was Bosun aboard September 30. He chose the al­ with the argument that preci­ pitated the attack. They made the Shepard Line ship Warren. ternative of a 20-pound fine it equally clear, however, that P. Marks. Burial was in Le­ rather than face two months at they took a decidedly dim view Havre. hard labor. The incident was reported to of the action which cast .un­ At his family's request, his the LOG-by several Seafarers called-for aspersions on men in body was returned to his home aboard the Robin Sherwood, a the seafaring business. aboard an Aimy transport. In TIME ARGUMENT Robin Line vessel on the South addition to the full military hon­ According to the story reach^ African run. ors, Seafarers in Savannah took Because their shipmate's at­ ing the LOG, the attack grew part in the services. Many of tack on the East London man out of a difference between the his former shipmates and friends Sherwood man and the bartender was unprovoked, the Sherwood as to whether or not the clock from the Savannah Hall were Seafarers held that his display of present at the rites. violence only served to blemish on the barroom wall showed the the reputation of his shipmates right time. When a third party Surviving Brother Smith is and seamen in general at a time volunteered that the clock was his mother, Mrs. Maria Mew of SIU members acting as pallbearers remove Brother when the SIU is making every right, the Sherwood man struck Smith's casket from the funeral chapel in Savannah. Savannah. effort to break the misconception that seamen regularly become in­ volved in such altercations. GREATER HARM Although incidents such as the one reported by the Sherwood men admittedly concern only By SALTY DICK those directly involved, the Sea­ farers expressed indignation be­ Our white caps are off to brags that this was the city cause they ultimately feel their "Red" Hancock for convincing where the confederate army was efforts. the Port Steward to give us in­ stopped from going any farther Crew comments pointed to the ner-spring mattresses. The crew north. Henry Yeats asked the fact that the press throughout can now have their beauty nap Deck Steward for a Neptune's the world is quick to play up in­ ...On the SS Del Norte, all Certificate. He says he wants it cidents involving seamen far out the Delegates go around once alto show his grandchildren some of proportion to the space they week inspecting our foc'sles, and;day. (He'd better find a wife merit. Since Seafarers depend Brother, you better have it clean, first!)... 1 understand they're for relaxation on brief liberty in too. A very good idea. May trying to install a movie pro­ the world's ports, the Sherwood other crews follow this ex­ jection machine on the Del Norte men maintained they liked to ample ... Jack Vorel is back for the crew. It won't be long Photo shows a squad of soldiers as they fired a volley spend their time ashore in an at­ again on a Delta ship going to before we'll be asking for a over Brother Smith's grave. Pictures were taken by Seafarer mosphere as pleasant as circum­ South America. He was injured television set next. Laurence Reinchuck. stances will permit. when he dropped a heavy ob­ Heard Joe Lae is Second Stew­ Typical of the opinions re­ ject on his foot. ard on an Alcoa scow ... Bob ceived by the LOG in regard to "Whitey" Tomlinson is our Creel quit the ship to stay the East London affair was one new Ship's Delegate and Ship's ashore for awhile. But 1 know received from the Sherwood's Treasurer. 1 must admit we had the "call of the sea" will be too Stewards Department Delegate. better raise our funds ... Here's much to resist... Ray Flynn, JEAN LAFITTE. Oct. 10— unlicensed personnel's quarters "I believe that capers like this a good question: Should the Chief Pantryman, blew his top Chairman Smith; Recording Sec­ was discussed. The Ship's Dele­ one bring about a dislike for Steward's Department personnel because one of the crew called retary Gilmore. Previous min­ gate stated that a repair list seamen as a whole," he tvrote. return the tips to the passengers his salads garbage ... Who's the utes accepted. Under Old Busi­ would be drawn up. The Stew­ He added that the townspeo­ if they're not sufficient? My an­ big-shot at s^a (a small fry at ness the attitude of the Captain ard asked the crew's cooperation ple's disapproval was evident swer .is No. By returning these home) who has to punch his and his refusal ta authorize in keeping the messroom in or­ whever the Sherwood men went. these tips you are hurting the time card while at home? 1 also necessary paintipg of ships quar- der and returning dirty linen in "I know for certain that the company and of course you are understand he^s th7"buyer of ^ers was discussed and a petition time for it to be sent to laundry. people here (Port Elizabeth) do hurting the Union. Have you groceries and he does the cook­ was approved to recommend that One minute of silence was ob­ not approve of it," he revealed, any suggestions? Sometime ago ing at home. Do you know him? the Captain be removed from the served for Brothers lost at sea. "as it was the only subject of six waiters insisted that we re­ It seems to me the Delta SS ship. The Delegates' reports on conversation ashore last night." turn the tips. We had a special Co. should accept a few good the standing of the membership "We are looking forward to meeting and finally agreed to suggestions- from us for their were accepted. Motion carried submit repair list to the a not-too-cordial greeting when keep all tips, no matter how new liner. We are the ones who we get back to East London. We small. Knowing these boys, 1 will sail her, and I'm sure we Patrolman and not to sign on unless the repair list is okayed certainly couldn't expect other­ asked the messman who had have very good ideas. wise under the circumstances served them during the voyage The election is now under in writing. One minute of sil­ if they gave him anything. He way so do your duty and vote. ence observed for departed XXX replied, "Just one tipped me." I'm referring to our Union. Vote Brothers. It was decided to STEEL ARCHITECT. Oct. 1— (Note: 1 myself depend on tips for the men whom you think have the Ship's Delegate and the Presiding officers not given. Un-. —news tips—and 1 feel that we will help the Union. There are Engine Delegate report the con­ der Old Business it was pointed The membership has gone should accept all tips with many candidates, so pick a good dition of the ship to the Union out that there were still three officials in the HaU. Brother Qilcrs in one foc'sle and three official. And above aU vote! on record lo prefer charges thanks.) Busch was. given a vote of con­ Firemen in another. The Dele­ against all gashounds and Frank Russo is here in the fidence. gate pointed out that by moving performers as well as the Gulf Area. He says he's tired the hospital topside, putting the men who willfully destroy or of the North Atlantic. He's gain­ it X X Electricians in the present hospi­ steal ships gear. The SIU has ing weight. Herbert Knowles is SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Cel. If you don't find linen tal and the Wipers in the Elec-, no place for men who ruin a butcher who knows his meats. when you go aboard your 6—Chairman Antonio Schiavone; trician's foc'sle, there would be the good conditions the He was very unhappy because ship, notify the Hall at once. Recording Secretary Eugene Ray. three rooms available for" the Union wins for them. Take he missed the movie "The Road A telegram from Le Havre or Previous minutes read and ac­ Oilers and Firemen on watch. To Rio" with Bob Hope. action in shipboard meetings Singapore won't do you any cepted. Delegates' reports ac­ George John made a trip by good. Ifs your bed and you cepted. The meeting went into The Delegates' reports were ac­ against men guilty of these Motion under New auto to Chambersburg, Pa. (home have to lie in it. Good and Welfare, where the cepted. things. town) from New Orleans. He sougeeing and painting of the (Continued on Page 9) 'The Voice Of The Sea' MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS On Perfonners AnENTION! i , .''V. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 19, 1948 Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings COLABEE, Gel. 2 —Chairman M. Sams; Recording Secretary R. D. Niedermeyer. The Delegates reported on the standing of the members. R. Niedermeyer elected Ship's Delegate. - Motion under New Business by R. Gates to have the Delegates see the First Assistant about checking the plumbing aft and getting the water system in ordor. One min­ ute of silence for lost Brothers. Under Good and Welfare it was decided to set a third table in the messhall and to feed the crew before the longshoremen. Brother Hager be delegated to The condition of milk, eggs and Si a saL\ about a;ho oiill be-tfie exchange books upon arrival in coffee was discussed. Meeting Antwerp. Motion carried to ask adjourned at 1:3(5 PM. offlcids of-ihe TA eG Disfvjcf-iVi — Brother Livingston to take the 4 4 4 Si qou have de-f iniie \deas> of ouhair ships' beefs to the Hall and mail ALCOA PENNANT, Oct. 3— back the answers, in case he Chairman Red Sully; Recording "Hie Union's proqva^ should beibr pays off in Antwerp and gets Secretary Griffin. Delegates re­ ihe nex-h qear«=back to the States ahead of the ported all in order. No New; Si upa are in-fevesiec/ m preserving ship.' Under Good and Welfare Business. Under Good and Wel­ the preamble and Oath of Obli­ fare, those ^who paid for medical union democraCL/ — gation were read by the Secre­ treatment in Georgetown, B. G. head -for+he nearest" tary. All Delegates were asked were told to hold their receipts Union Hall an(d ... to turn in slips to ship's Dele­ for the Patrolman as such were S, t. t. gate pertaining to questions collectable xmder the agreement. STEEL RECORDER. Oct. 3— which the crew would like to Chairman A. S. "Salty" Siee. The have clarified at the meetings. The condition of the slopchest Ship's "Delegate reported that he One minute of silence observed would be called to attention of would turn in a repair list right in memory of departed Brothers. Patrolman. The Chief Engineer would be requested to have after the meeting. The Deck 4 4 4 drinking water pump fixed in Delegate asked men in the De­ THOMAS CRESAP, Oct. 13 Montreal. It was asked that the partment to let him know if their —Chairman Edward Stankovich; overtime, which has just been Recording Secretary _ J. B. Cau­ showers be repaired. The crew By HANK checked, .is okay. The Engine sey. -Delegate's reports accepted. was warned to replace cups and Delegate reported the disputes in Under Old Business the previous glasses in the pantry after using, We haven't read the labor-hating newspapers and their dis­ overtime settled. The Stewards minutes wei-e read and accepted. and to wear proper clothing in tortions and we haven't taken any "wildcat" opinion poll of our Delegate reported there were Motion under New Business to the messroom. One minute's sil­ big membership anchored in port. We took a fast landlubber's ence for departed Brothers. seven disputes to be turned over question Patrolman on change in "sight" of the situation, then looked into our cracked crystal ball to the Patrolman. The repair Transportation ruling; that ship­ —and we see that the AFL longshoremen's strike will be over list was discussed under Good ping rules of May 1st be en­ and Welfare. One minute's sil­ forced; that the Stewards Patrol­ before this Friday. If not, it will take another week... Meanwhile ence for departed Brothers. man check stores before leaving the brothers have time on their hands to attend to important ti S) New York; and that transfer of Union business—the voting for election of SIU officials and the NEW LONDON, Oci. 1—Chair­ meat from a lay-up Victory .ship 4 4 4 pro and con discussion of the transportation rule. EDWIN MARKHAM, Oct. 3— man W. Lawlon; Recording Sec­ be investigated. Under Good Chairman L. G. Walberg; Re­ retary Robert Smith. The Dele­ and Welfare, performers during 4 4 4 gates made their reports which stay of ship in Savannah were cording Secretary N. W. Kirk. One Seafarer, finished wilh his long "SS Pelrolifis lankerwere accepted. Under New Busi­ discussed. It was decided to The Delegates reported on the ness a motion carried to amend refer matter to Patrolman. The standing of the membership. itis" voyage, says Ihe high cost of shore leave in Antwerp the fine system for men missing Steward was asked to vary the There was no New Business. Un­ is as follows: Forty-three francs t.o the dollar. A decent meal watches. In the case of day menu. It was decided to assess der Education it was brought costs about a dollar-and-a-half and a double shot of liquor workers, each half day's work each man $1 for a washing ma­ out that there was no Union staggers you for a buck ... Big Dutchy Bolz came in from a will be deemed a watch. Motion chine and for indoor ball equip­ literature aboard, but that the trip aboard the Steel Vendor. He hit many ports, and of them made and carried that no one ment. P. Hume was appointed old membei-s were doing a good pay off until a Union official is Treasurer to handle this^ One job in educating the new men. all he said the w.orst were those of India. Next time we'll aboard and clears the ship of minute's silence for departed Under Good and'^Welfare a beef ask Dutchy to splice for us his reasons why. Could it be in the Steward's department was beefs. Motion made that the Brothers. that "rupee baksheesh" went up by the waterfront "pilots?" settled in a good Union manner. Ship's Delegate notify the Hall The Steward was asked to im­ upon arrival so that a Patrolman 4.4 4 prove the quality dt the eqtrees. , can be dispatched as soon as pos­ Oldtimer Edward Cocking writes from Detroit, saying how The Ship's Delegate was in­ sible. Discussion under Good and structed to ask the Captain to much he's pleased that the SIU membership has made so many Welfare included repairing the put out the draw in US money gains. They sure have: wages, cohtracts and conditions, plus a messhall door. One minute of withqut the Hawaiian cancella­ militant spirit in helping other unions in their beefs... On Novem­ silence for departed Brothers. tion on the back of it. One min­ S, 4. 4. ber 10 the Norton Company published, for $6.00, The Maritime ute of silence for lost Brothers. SWEETWATER, Oct. 10— History of Maine by William Rowe... From Maracaibo, Venezuela, Chairman P, Allgeier; Recording 4 4 4 Brother E. Edginton, the oldtimer and electrician, sends his Secretary J. Wetzlef. The Dele­ CAPE MOHICAN. Oct. 3— Christmas Card greetings to all the boys. Wonder how the landgates reported all in order. Un­ Chairman Tuczowski; Recording der New Business P. Allegeier Secretary Robinson. Previous lubbing Venezuelan life is treating him? was elected Ship's Delegate. Mo­ minutes read and posted. Deck 4 4 4 tion carried that each man do his Delegate Sirois reported clarifi­ 4 4 4 part in making this a clean ship. cation is needed on gangway ANDREW JACKSON, Oct. 10 These brolhers will be mailed the weekly LOG to their Under Good and ^elfare it was watches and on breaking of sea -Chairman Charles Breaux; Re­ homes free of cost: John Roberts of Florida. Fred Harrison decided to have the Ship's Dele- watches, on arrival in port. The cording Secretary Fred T. Miller. of Florida, C. J. Nail of Alabama, Danny Sheehan of Massa­ late see the Chief Engineer about Chief Mate wiU be asked again The Ship's Delegate reported chusetts, James Ervin of Michigan, William Craven of New improving the condition of the to have the laundry painted. The that he would contact the Cap­ drinking water. One minute of Engine Delegate reported seven tain about vouchers and draws. York...And here are some of the oldtimers who may be still silence for departed Brothers. The Stewards' Delegate reported anchored in town: D. Heron, J. Rowan, P. Fernandez, S. Avent, hours disputed overtime and beefs with the First Assistant. 267 hours disputed overtime. Mo­ A. McDonale, A. Sprung, W. Thornton. S. Foss, Louis Franken, He stated that a repair list was tion under New Business that no A. Remijn, A. Reyes, S. Lesley, E. Rydon. A. Maselek, H. Tilbeing made up. Motion under one pay off until all beefs were den, P. Soto, P. Duffy, A. Prime, M. Caten, C, Tinker. New Business to have the Deck settled. Amended to read that Delegate ask the Bosun or De­ no one pay off until itemized ac­ partment head to issue the cor­ counts of wages are given out. We would like to be informed by the membership when they rect amloimt of soap and soap Carried. Motion that 1700 pounds hit foreign ports in the future whether the following seamen's be dis­ powder as per agreement. Mo­ of contaminated flour 4 45 .4 clubs are receiving weekly bimdles of LOGS—the club in Abadan, PETROLITE, Oct. 9 — Chair­ tion carried to have the Dele­ posed of as soon as ship gets in­ Iran; the club in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia; and the "AT Ease" man Duke Livingston; Recording gates request the First Assistant to port. Amended that the flour Army Club in Bremen, Germany. Furthermore, we request another be disposed of before the payoff Secretary Robert E. Bishop. Mo­ to have the Wipers sougee the important item. We want to hear from the crews of the following so that the crew can be sure tion under Old Business by alleyway. A vote of thanks was Alcoa ships—Ranger, Capstan Knot, Snakehead, Hawser Eye, that the next gang will not be given the crew of the SS Cape Brother Maher to withdraw the Pegasus and the Mooring Hitch. Are you picking up the weeklystuck with it. Motion that the San Diego for donating a wash­ amendment to motion made at mailed bundles of LOGS addressed to your ships in care of the meeting of Sept 10. A communi­ ing machine to the SS Cape Mo­ crew's overtime sheets " be Alcoa office in Port of Spain, Trinidad? Stretch your sea-legs far cation received by Brother Mag­ hican. Under Good and Welfare checked with the company's enough as the company office to bring these bundles of LOGS num was read and posted. The it was asked that the Patrolman sheets before the payoff. One back to your ships. Let's hear from you fellas on these Alcoa Delegate's reports were accepted. check the slopchest. One min­ minute of silence for departed ships hitting Trinidad. Motion under Nev^ Business that ute of silence for lost Brothers. Brothers. (Continued from Page 8) Business to forward donations to the American Seamen's Friend Society on . the first draw.. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. J. t t .LEGION VICTORY, Oci. 2— Chairman Fred Travis; Record­ ing Secretary Galdikas Alphonsus. The Delegates' reports were accepted. Raymond L. Plude was elected Ship's Delegate. Motion carried to protest the deposit of $4 for new cots and $2 for used cots required by the Captain. Under discussion it was pointed out that this was a company regulation. Motion carried to have Ship's Delegate ask the Captain to increase the cigarette ration. One minute of silence for lost Brothers. CUT and RUN gl. 9- ' •, •« • W.: ^ 4 "i.:; -• M �Page Ten T H E S E AF A R E RS LO G Brother Digs Up Interesting Data On Commentator Against Idle Pay Friday, Norewber 19,^ 1948 Seafarer Pleased With CZ ' Decides To Join Local Cops To the Editor; here as I would in my own home. I would like- to get in a few them. Nothing was too good for I'd like to get some informa­ the poor misguided employee. words on how "things are going tion, if you would be. good Well, the Union lost the elec­ down here in Panama. I came enough to forward it to me: I tion of course. A footnote might off the SS Trinity—a T-2 tanker know that I am entitled to trans­ be added that the chicken sand­ portation back to New York'at wiches suddenly stopped, the —with chronic appendicitis, and the company's expense. But I gifts disappeared and the '"happy have been here since October have prospects of grabbing on­ family" routine went into the 27. It looks like I will be here to a very good job down here. same closet as the crying towels. another ten days, but Fm not If this job should materialize, The wine 'em and dine 'em rou complaining! would I still be entitled to col­ tine had worked. Let me pass the word to all lect transportation from the com­ Why am I telling all this? that anyone hitting Cristobal in pany agent here? The job is Well, I just thought" you'd like need of medical attention should with the Canal Zone police, and to know just in case you too head for the Colon Hospital. I would like to take it. happen to tune in Mr. Fulton This is the best I've seen yet. PAY CONTINUE? Lewis, Jr., some night. If you The doctors and nurses are as Would you also let me know want a strong dose of anti-union- good as they come. There are when my pay ends? Do my isrp just leave the dial where it plenty of good looking nurses wages continue until I get back, is. and the chow is swell. I guess or do they stop when the ship -Charles J. Dougherty I'm getting as good treatment hits New York? Even if I do take the job, I will continue paying all dues FRIENDLY ENEMIES IN THE GALLEY and assessments in order to keep ;• in good standing. I would ap­ i»;S: preciate it very much if you would send this information by return mail, as I will be out of the Hospital by the time the in­ formation would get here in the LOG, I'll sign off for now. Keep those LOGS coming. We get them from the USS. Even an NMU man here prefers it to the PILOT! Albert J. Jannello (Ed. Note: You are entitled to your transportation at com­ pany expense, but you cannot demand cash in lieu of trans­ portation should you refuse the latter. Your wages con­ tinue until the ship returns to the States, after which time you will go on to "mainten­ ance and cure" if you are still unable to work.) ber these outfits get kickbacks from the state. This happened One night a couple of weeks I in New York state recently. ago I happened to be listening to COMPANY'S RECORD my radio when Fulton Lewis, Jr., a so—called commentator, came And now—back to Harris, Up­ on the air. I only listened with ham & Company. When I asked half an ear until he began talk­ one of the members of the Unit­ ing about unemployment insur­ ed Financial Employes about the ance. His comments on that sub­ outfit he took me aside and told ject made me sit up and listen. me an interesting tale. His spiel went something like It seems that the UFE tried to this: organize the workers in this Unemployment insurance is all firm in 1946. After the ground­ right, but it is being administer­ work had been laid the State ed incorrectly. The whole set-up Labor board ordered an election should be changed. Instead of among the employees. When the allowing men to remain idle and election was announced it look­ collect their $20-plus a week un­ ed like the union would have til a job in their classification smooth sailing but they didn't comes up, men should be forced count on what took place. The outfit started a smear to take any jobs that come along. Going on, his remaks can be campaign against the union. The summarized as thus: A man may girl employees were told they be unable to get work in his would lose their rest periods if trade because of a slack season the union won. Big parties were so he bleeds the government un­ thrown and thousands of dollars til work picks up. Instead, he spent to entertain the workers— should be made to take a job in all designed to show them that a field where workers are l^^e- it was just "one big happy fam­ mand. If he refuses he should ily" and no nasty union was be ruled ineligible for compen­ needed. Every day free chicken sand­ sation. wiches were supplied to the of­ That was quite a mouthful he fice force. Money and gifts were got off his chest. In other words, if I, Joe Blow, can't get a job as an AB because of slow ship­ ping I should be made to go to work in a factory or a store, otherwise I forfeit any money I have coming. The way i^ looks to me, Lewis can't be very strongly for unem­ ployment insurance, because if it were administered the way he chooses, no one would receive anything. There's always some sort of a job open somewhere, usually one nobody else wants lavished upon those who were Baker's Pal because of the rough working thought to be wavering in their conditions and poor pay. Lewis allegiance. Out-of-state em­ doesn't nlind this. He's all set in ployees, loyal ones of course, his job. In fact, he was in the were called in to the Wall Street George Reoch, who sent the picture to the LOG, says magazines recently as a "Man of office so as to be on hand when Uncle Otto Pruessler (left), 3rd Cook, and Harold Machon, Distnction." the election came. Chief Cook, turned out chow pleasing Jio the crew of the Employees as far away as NEWSLESS "NEWS" Southport, In their off moments, however, they capered— Florida were called in — plane as the picture shows. Well, Mr. Lewis wound up his fare paid by the company. Super­ "news" summary with a thinly visory employees were reduced disguised plug for the Republi­ in classification so as to be elig­ can candidate (this was before ible to vote, after which they the election). Then we were hon­ would return to their former po­ To the Editor: like a lot of performers without ored with a few words from his sitions. there being a kick-back, even sponsor. On and on went the campaign. There seems to be a mistaken though it is not a Union ship. Guess who his sponsor was? The head of the firm had per­ idea among some of our volun­ When we get aboard any un­ Nope, not a rough-riding steam­ sonal talks with everyone. Co­ teer organizers when they go organized ship, let's act like we ship company, but something pious tears were shed over the aboard a ship that they can get were on a ^nion ship and show worse: Harris, Upham & Com­ fate of the poor staff should the away with murder. Just the fact one and all what a good Union pany, 14 Wall Street, investment UFE enter the picture. Then the that they are not under Union man can do! brokers. Later on, by poking day of the election rolled around. contracts and regillations is no Add Gilham around, I found some very inter­ Employees known to be against excuse for gassing up, perform­ "Baker, Jr.," a baby chim­ esting things about this firm. But the union were sent to the voting ing, and generally fouling up! panzee, is given zm airing by Vets Hospital before .relating these facts, a place in taxis and private cars, the Robin Hood's Night CookWhen we go on these scows the word from his other sponsors, every luxury was heaped upon In Biloxi Baker. Seafarer is identiiied idea is ""to organize by setting a Lewis, inasmuch as he is only as Frank. good example, not only to the To Get LOG beamed out over the Mutual net­ Thanks Brothers crew but to the officers as well. work, is sponsored cooperatively. For Support To the Editor: If we can show them how a good That is, throughout the country Union man conducts himself on I was in the US Veterans Hos­ wherever there are Mutual out­ In Baltimore a Union ship, it will go a long pital in Biloxi, Mississippi for Send in the minutes of lets a local sponsor takes over. To the Editor: your ship's meeting to the After working several months way toward making good ship­ over a month and met quite a A check with the broadcasting New York HaU. Only in that company turned up the interest­ down in the SIU Baltimore hall, mates out of them and ^gaining few seamen there. The librarian way can the membership act ing facts that he is sponsored I wish to thank all the many their cooperation in organizing of the hospital asked me to have the Union send a few LOGs for on your recommendations, by banks, big industries and brothers and union officials who the ship. This applies not only to the the seamen -to read, firms all interested in contribut­ treated me swell, gave out with and then the minutes can be James R. Porter ing little to the support of un­ plenty cooperation and made the work done, but to the way we printed in the LOG for the (Ed. Note: The LOG wUl employed workers. After all, in job easier for the good of all conduct ourselves in- the messbenefit of all other SIU half, foc'sle and even ashore. Do soon be available in the hos­ crews. some states if the number of un­ concernedi, P. J. McCann not get the idea that we can act pital library.) employed is held to a low num­ To the Editor: Says Organizers Must Set Example Send Those Minutes �Friday; NoTember 19, 1948 TBE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFAHBKS ASHORE FROM THE WILLIAM H. ALLEN Page Eleven Official Of Teachers Union Urges Educational Films Of Maritime Labor Unions The foUowing letters from Selma Barchardt, vice presi­ dent of the American Federation of Teachers, in addition to giving the LOG a pat on the back, tells of the difficulty teachers face in presenting to their pupils the labor side of maritime in educational films. Dear Sir and Brother: I have enjoyed. receiving your paper very much. I think it represents a fine, effective type of labor journalism. In fact, its style is so pungent that I have passed on copies of it to teachers of classes in journalism, to use in their classes. I have read with great interest of the many fights in which your people engage in behalf of other unions. I thought it may interest you all to know that some of us are now conducting a fight for the recognition of your men. To be sure, we conduct our fight in a slightly different manner than you do, but I should be very happy if we could have even a fraction of as good results as you all have. Standing before the Victoria Memorial in Calcutta, India, four Seafarers from the William H. Allen, Isthmian, pose for a native photographer. Left to right—Joe Basch, Gooney Bird, Jerry Lonski and Russ Coleman, Jerry Lonski vnrote the account of the Allen's travels in last week's LOG. Lawyer's 'Clarified' Union Contract FoulsGangway Watch On Zane Grey To the Editor: For your information, I enclose herewith a copy of a letter which I sent some time ago to a firm producing educational films. This letter has never been answered; in fact, it has never been even acknowledged. It occurred to me that you w^ould be interested in "the unanswered letter," and to know that i am asking our locals in a number of cities to follow through and write also to the producers of this film, asking that if they say they are pro­ ducing a film which deals with the men who sail the ships, that they should make contacts with the men who sail the ships and with their leaders, and give that part of sea life and harbor life a proper place before school children. representatives of the Sultan's room having a few drinks and Fraternally yours, harbor patrol. I asked the steve­ shooting the breeze. They must I want to thank you for the dore boss, who could speak Eng­ Selma M. Barchardt have gotten a little too noisy to •welcoome LOGs that were mail­ lish, if these men were company suit 'Handcuff," for he rushed Vice President and Washington Representative ed to me. I passed them along watchmen. American Federation of Teachers down withT handcuffs to put on the Bosun. to the boys. Now we have just He said. No, they were from Frith Films heard that the new Isthmian the police and had nothing to do 840 Seward Street UPSIDE DOWN Contract has been signed, and with the company. Again the Hollywood 38, California Mate was asked about the gang­ But when he opened the door •We would like very much to have way watch, or an anchor watch. and saw that he couldn't scare , Gentlemen: you send us a copy of it. We will He said, no, and showed us a anybody, he beat a hasty retreat. 1 I have received your announcement of the three new harbor pay postage. copy of the contract, which their He then told the OS on gangway films. It is good to know that you are using the harbor as a study I will give you the highlights company lawyer had "clarified," watch (they hadn't wanted to unit for social studies classes. I am particularly interested in of events on board tha good ship making it different from our have a gangway watch here your relating the many governmental activities incident to a port Zane Grey. In the first place this copy which we got out of the either, but the Agent straighten­ of entry to a story of the harbor. I like this approach immensely. ship is only about five years old LOG. Sure enough, there it was. ed that out) to go ashore and get but looks to be twenty-five. She It stated that it was optional a cop. The OS told him his duty I wonder if, in ^our treatment of the social and economic has been making long trips ever whether the Master has a gang­ was to stand by the gangway and activities related to a harbor, you have had the opportunity to since she was built, according way watch or not. he intended to stay there. At get really to know the men who sail our ships? Their unrelenting to Chips who has been on her Of course, it would have taken this the Second Mate gave up; tight, through the years, for human liberty, their determination to all along. three men away from their chip­ but from that time on he was secure recognition of the dignity and worth of the individual man, When this crew came on board ping hammers, and it would have called "Handcuff" by the crew. their uncompromising support of great far-reaching moral prin­ she was rusted from one end cost the company 48 hours over­ We left Jeddah September 20, ciples, are to me one of the most magnificent aspects of harbor to the other. The gear was time on the weekends. It is easy and arrived in Bombay Septem­ life. It was back in my high school days when I read Ernest not in the shape it should be, to understand why his "Lord­ ber 30. 'While lying at anchor Poole's "The Harbor" that I first became aware of the gripping either. The blocks were all froz­ ship" did not want a sailor on one morning waiting for dock social challenge to be found in the problems of any harbor; the en, the dogs on the water-tight watch. space, I was standing amidships human problems, I mean. When, a few yeai-s after that, I first doors could only be moved with when I heard "Handcuff" telling heard Andrew Fureseth speak, this challenge took on another TEH! TEH! a sledge. It took us twice as the native watchman what to do meaning. I was eager to have the privilege of feeling myself long as it should to overhaul the —how to raise the flags and so associated, spiritually at least, in the fight this noble character e have a very good Chief jumbo-gear, when we had to Mate on board. He is an old- forth. I don't know whether the was making for his fellow men. use it in Jeddah. timer who came up through the native understood him, but he Did you ever meet Andrew Fureseth? How inspiring would I asked Chips, how come, and hawse-pipe; but it is the Skipper proceeded to carry out the or­ be a dramatization of the story of his life! I am much the richer he said that he was kept busy who runs the deck; The Mate ders. because I knew him doing other things for the Old hadn't a chance if he wants to A little while later the blinker Do tell me, do your pictures of the haibor, for our school Man. This is his first American hold his job. So the Second and on a nearby ship asked what the children, tell them of men like these two who have fought for ship, and I guess he doesn't know Third Mates had to tend the trouble was. Why did we have and won freedom for the men who sail the seas? the score yet. Now the Old Man gangway lights and flags and call wants to take it out on this crew the crew in the mornings. Of our flag upside down. I looked Very truly yours, by trying to get everything done course they split 15 hours over­ aft and sure enough, Old Glory SMB:SH Selma M. Barchardt in one trip. time between them, so they did­ was upside down. "Handsuff" lost The Skipper just doesn't like n't mind doing it. no time getting aft to correct the a Union man, which is not sur- j One evening, having nothing watchman's mistake. After that prising on an Isthmian ship. -He better to do, I thought I would the Mate took caie of the flags To the Editor: more bearable. The Steward not •wants to be different. He or­ go back and shoot the bull with himself when he thought about dered the clocks to be changed the Bosun. On my way past the We have just completed a four- only performed his duties, but on the 12-4. That will make it saloon I saw the Mate on watch it—though most of the time they months Far East trip to Egypt, went out of his way to do extra pretty tough when we start back. playing poker .— on company were up all night. There's more, the Persian Gulf and India on things for us, such as getting ice overtime! Isthmian's Steel' 'Vendor. Three cream before leaving Calcutta but why go on. LONG STRUGGLE enlightening ship's meetings for home. I would not have thought so (Name Withheld) As for the Second Cook and were held, in addition to a num­ We arrived in Jeddah on Sep­ much about it if this character Baker, if MA is a degree given ber of Departmental meetings. tember 13, and asked the Mate had not been throwing his weight toone who has mastered the about a gangway watch. He said around all trip, telling the men The usual Isthmian beefs came arts, then MB (master of baking) they would get a watchman from on watch what he would do if he up—poor overtime and bad top­ should be Ray Vandersalle's title. shore. But he put on a watch the ever caught a man away from side administration. But there One of the best Bakers afloat, he first night since it was late in the gangway—that is .if there had were no beefs on the chow! knows his art from A to Z. Both the evening when we .arrived. been a gangway'watch! When Though the stores were far from he and the Steward showed The Master went ashore to see he came out of the game I told the best, the Cooks turned out a every consideration for their fel­ the Agent the next day. him I was amazed to see him. fine bill-of-fare. low Brothers in the best SIU The Mate was asked about the an officer, playing cards on the A vote of thanks was given to fashion. •gangway watch, but hb said, no, company's overtime. the Steward, Vincent G. Orencio, Special recognition is also due there would be someone out from This was 'Handcuff,' the Sec­ and to the Second Cook and Ba­ to Frank Osetek for his splendid shore. We were anchored about ond Mate. He got his name in ker, Ray Vandersalle, for their .service as crew messman. two miles off shore. On Septem­ Tampa when a couple of the boys efforts in doing all possible to The Crew ber 14 they sent out two local were gathered in the Bosun's make a hot and dismal trip a lot of SS Steel Vendor Call Galley Work *Sheer Artistry' �Page Twrtee TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday; Norember 19< 1948: Defends Conduct Of U.S. Seamen Against Criticism Of Shoresiders tentially United World. Seamen The average moron will say are emissaries to all countries that war is different and that Every day, since I first learn­ they visit. excesses are excusable then. But ed to tell the bow from the will that erase the dislike of the UNITE NATIONS stern, I have heard what a bunch American GI and the American of lazy-good-for-nothings sailors They bring the language and people that I have encoimtered are; and it has finally, after customs of their own people in the French, whom we were many years, brought me to the and thus bring their homeland supposed to have saved, and in conclusion that I would like to —closer to people who have nev­ the Italians, whom we conquCTclarify what a seaman is to the er left their own country. Of ed? millions who dislike us. course millions will say that To begin with, we are actual­ seamen are a damn poor exam­ Today I belong to one of the ly human beings, some big, some ple of their country. But I will finest and most well-meaning or­ small, some short and some tall; say that on the whole, they are ganizations in the world for sea­ but we are of the same back­ far better examples than the GI's men. The majority of those in the organization are upright grounds as anyone else. of the last war. Secondly, we are not all a This is not a sdanderous re­ men who have the same heart­ bunch of hurly-burly ignoram­ mark about the GI either, for aches, weaknesses, and qualities uses, as some people like to I was in the Navy myself, and of other people. think. I believe that most of heard the stories told by many So I say, "long live the best the men who sail today are in­ GIs themselves, as well as the builders of unity in the world— telligent to the point where they stories told by people who had the seamen." can make focds of the average contact with them. Phil "Blackie" Wagner person on the beach on many subjects of conversation. Lots of seamen are college graduates, and I would say that the ma­ jority have finished high school. (The following letter from complish our objective and bring But it is not schooling alone Local 224 of the Barbers' about 100 percent organization. that makes judgment. It is con­ Union, Providence, Rhode Is­ AU Union barber shops display tact with different people, and land, asks the supporf^of or­ the Barbers' Union Shop Card, the ways and means of life that ganized labor in the drive to which like all other xmion labels,, builds character ' and broadens organize the local barber union shop cards and buttons, the mind. Most seamen today shops. Although the number represents competent workman­ can speak from two to ten lang­ of Seafarers patronizing Pro­ ship and sanitary conditions. It uages. That is something that vidence barber shops would be will not tolerate child labor ex­ few ashore, except the foreign small, all avenues of support ploitation. bom or the specially trained, are being solicited by the We ask that when you patron­ can do. union.) ize a barber shop, please look for Thirdly, those people who cri­ the Union Shop Card. If the ticize us forget that if it were Greetings: Union Shop Card is not on dis­ not for seafaring men there I was instructed by the Bar­ play, please walk out and give could never have been a United ber's Union Local 224, Provi­ your patronage to someone else States, nor can there be a po­ dence, R. I., to write the mem­ who displays the Union Shop bers of organized labor to solicit Card. your cooperation in our attempt We are sure that if this kind to organize all the barber shops of cooperation is extended to us in our city. The slop chest is your cor­ there will be a thorough organi­ In oiu- endeavor to organize zation of the barbers in our city ner store while you are at the barbejrs, we are striving to in a very short period of time. sea. You can't take your improve our conditions and serve trade someplace else if the the public better. We know that Sincerely and fraternally yours, slop chest doesn't have what Albert lannuccillo with the cooperation of your of­ you need. Secretary-Treasurer ficers and members we can ac­ To ihe Editor: Barbers Ask SIU Support In RI AHENTiON! AIN,^ COUlCfrT Cd/WAK WITH HAMBURG POYO BOY'.THAT IWA$ 60m BABE I OiEP TO KNOW IN MOBILE .' THAT LinlE SAX. IN SHANGHAI OUT AT THL MOSTLY ABOUT THE 6X^9/ PIP YA EYCR. ^A(L OH W "RO$T-TUP SlCTOKYr POAK^ ff SKIPPER \ I W06HT TO lf\ B>ur WHlfl THE ^ET AfWKB, THE , miC 4tWAY;^ 4£m V BE AMUT ^IR?! , ...TO THINK I GOT ALL DOLLED UP TODAY FOR THO^E , ^ FLAT TIRE^.^ T/masTO^ii MOW Sinking Of The SS Finnborg By GEORGE REOCH The SS Southport's eager bow Cleft the English sea. Le Havre and La Belle France lay A scant mile to her lee; Her marks showed that light she rode, For homeward bound was she. - Salt spray kissed the forpeak rail, Cold as a spinster maid. Fresh winds sang to the long, strong booms, Fast in their cradle laid; High pressure turbines purred and whined, Exhaust steam hissed free, Plock, plock, plock murmured the prop. As it beat the lazy sea. King Neptune threw a blanket gray Across the channel wide. It curled and wrapped the Southport's bulk, A surging vapor tide. The world we knew was lost to view; In cotton wool we'd hide. Long, deep and loud our fo^orn blew. Her echo answered back; With ne'er a sound of other ships Around our lonesome track. The lowering sun showed day was done. And gray was edging black.. Then quick to port the silence broke, A whistle sounded clear; Three desperate blasts the Southport blew, Shrill warning to the rear; The strange ship's call told one and all. That she was gravely near. T'was then we saw her sharp black bow Break through the wall of white; Her course to port she held and then, Swerved sharply to our right. She was quite low with full cargo, While we were high and light. She cleared our forepeak by scant yards. Then hard to port she made; Our lookout cursed a salty oath. For he was sore afraid Each second past would be his last, Yet on the forepeak stayed. Just aft of midships her we met. Our sharp bow cut in deep; She drifted off amid the haze To find her long last sleep. Our horn sounds shrill, then all is still. As through the fog we creep. Says Log Aids SIU Work In Canada To the Editor: We have been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG every week, and wish to express our appre­ ciation for a fine Union paper. Things have been in turmoil here all summer; but since the CLSU-SIU merger, they have been straightening out little by little, and by the end of naviga­ tion December,we hope to have all our ships 100 percent Union. Your paper is doing a fine job in helping to bring that about. It gives the fellows a good look into the Union and what it can do for them. The Canadian Great Lakes sailors welcome the SIU, as the achievements of this organization are a record to be proud of. We hope for similar conditions in the not too distartt future. As you see, we have moved to a new location as this mak^s things a little easier for us. Best regards to all. F. Fiorito Port Arthur, Ont. �Fridayv NovMslMr 19. 1«4» THE SEAFARERS LaG THE DECK GANG OF THE WILLIAM JAMES Page Thirteen Roundup Of Membership Comments Pro And Con Transportation Rule Following are excerpts of letters from the membership giving their views on the Union trans­ portation rule. The rule calls for men to- take transportation money and pile off when a ship pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. To save space and avoid repetition, the salient points stressed in the letters have been culled and ar^ printed here. Aiming a camera at a gang of Seafarers is always good reason for knocking off work for a minute or two. Here some of the crew of the'^illiam James face the camera'and smile purty-like. Left to right—J. Cogger. Savan. Eddy, Kid Belt and Bill—as they were identified by Brother Cogger who submitted the picture ^to the LOG. Convulsions Of LaSalle Leave Red Pale And Wan To the Editor: Again I write on behalf of the Waterman Steamship Company, and believe me, I would like to be half of the Waterman Steam­ ship Company. This past trip took us to Germany. Coming back light, as usual, the good old North Atlantic reared its ugly head. These ships roll so much the company would profit by putting "cabodex" half­ way up the bulkheads. One day our stern got thrown out of the water so far the screw didn't get wet for three hours. When it finally came down the bow was so high the Mates were shooting the Sun through the hawse-pipes. I asked one of the passengers who was having a rough time of RED CAMPBELL it if she had a weak stomach. She said, "Weak, Hell! I'm Mayflower. That's why I'm leav^ throwing farther than anybody." ing the La Salle for the peace Far be it from me to say Wat­ and quiet of South Street, where erman ships are hungry. It's a a guy only sleeps in the gutter sort of a "forced diet." The because it keeps him off the oranges we had must've been streets. grown in Alaska. You get more Red Campbell juice out of a shackle. Only my blood has a lousier color. (Local Board 10 please note.) Even on WILMINGTON HALL short trips Waterman runs out ANSWER TO WISHES of things. Last week the crew pooled its soap ration to give the OF COAST BROTHER canary a bath. This company To the Editor: haunts me. One night I dreamed I thought perhaps you might the stockholders were beatir^ be interested in clippings from me over the head with lead over- I time sheets. the Los Angeles Herald and Ex­ press evening editions of No­ TOTE THAT BALE vember 4, especially the one You may have read in the pa­ captioned "Boo Bridges"—which pers about wild life disappearing. . Definitely false—it's on the Wat­ I am enclosing. I will be glad when the SIU erman ships. There's a rumor the company's training the rats to hall opens in Wilmington, as stack dunnage — they're big I have made my home here in California, and it's a long ways enough. But this tops them all. One of from the Gulf Coast to Sari the elevator boys in the new Francisco without an SIU Hall. Waterman Building in Mobile Holding a permit I it is especial­ ^ got sick and had a temperature ly tough. E. G. Brookshire of 110 degrees. The board of""directors put him in -the cellar to (Ed. Note: The A&G Dis­ hekt the building. I heard one of trict Wilmington Hall is now the company big-wigs sprained open and operating. The ad­ his ankle squeezing a tube of dress is 227'/2 Avalon Boule­ - toothpaste. On the way to the vard. The clippings Brother office he makes all the employees Brookshire refers to tell of go through a bank to fill their Harry Bridges being booed pens.. when, at a longshoremen's This ship was taken back from meeting, he attempted to ex­ the Navy several years ago, and plain Henry Wallace's poor already it has every modem showing in the recent elec­ convenience they had on the tion.) Opposed In Favor To the Editor: * ... It seems to me that this rule applies most often to Alcoa ships. I am in favor of letting a man stay on the ship for ninety days, and then if the ship pays off with transportation involved, let him take his money and re-register. We have too many members with families to support who cannot afford to get off a ship with a five or six weeks payoff and wait on the beach a month or so for another job. So far as I can see in the meetings down here, the only members who are in favor of the present rule are those who cannot make more than one trip because of their bad behavior. The decent seamen, who have obligations, are against it. If the ruling was made with the idea of pro­ moting jobs, then it should have established a system of staggering jobs on all ships whereby none be allowed more than one trip. Thus no one would have to remain' very long on the beach. I think that would do the trick.... J. S. Arzamendi To the Editor: It's.a cinch the transportation ruling is help­ ing the general shipping picture in the Branches. Blackie Gardner's Report in the October 22 LOG pointed out the direct benefits felt in Philadel­ phia; and the speeding up of job-turnover in other Ports generally stems from the occasional full crews called for on these transportation payoffs. These are healthy signs. They indicate that the ruling is operating for the general welfare of the membership Anthony Oliva Guido Merola Milton J. Karlovec ... By refusing your transportation money, you admit for the record that you don't really need this clause in the contract. Let the record get packed with these refusals and we will end up without a transportation clause. That'll save the operators thousands of dollars—at the ex­ pense of the membership. Whose side are we on anyway? Charles Moscarella We, the undersigned bookmembers and trip Through a long record of Union action, the card men of the SS William Carruth, wish to go contracts have been built up to provide many on record as opposed to the transportation rul­ penalties and bonuses for the membership. But ing ... this is the first time we've heard anybody in the This rule voids the vacation clause and will Seafarers advocating the pjaying of a bonus to prevent a family man who must work steadily the operators. Yet a crew that turns down from following the sea. It is decidedly unfair transportation money is presenting the company to force a man off a ship (for which he may with a fat little bonus to hold his job. That's have waited two months) after a six week not the Union way. Keep your bonus money voyage. He would then have to face the possi­ and give your job to a Union Brother on the bility of another two months on the beach. beach—He probably needs it worse than you do Signed by seventeen bookmen and nine permitmen John. R. Butler Frank Bloom If _ at the end of a trip—whether it be two Nick Pappas weeks or two months—the Mate fires me with­ Patrick L. Macklin out good cause, my Union Officials soon straight­ en that Mate out and I have my job back. That's Most SIU ships are on regular runs now, so job security. a man can ship steadily without getting off if Nowadays if I make a week's run up from the lie wants to. Everybody knows what these runs Gulf, to New York and have my job taken away are, and they can easily find out what ships are from me by this transportation ruling, that's job on them. So anybody who for personal reasons security too-^r so the advocates of the ruling wants to ship year in and year out can wait an would have me believe... R. H. Guibeison extra week or so and grab one of them. It's little hardship and certainly not too much to ask in The new transportation rule seems especially the name of Unionism for the rest of the Brothers hard dri those men with short payoffs on the to protect their contract by taking their trans­ ERP grain run. The trips are short, the turn­ portation money and piling off. Especially when around is fast, and the grain is blown in and you consider that by doing so they are helping" sucked out without using the winches. That the shipping picture in all Ports means a short payoff for all black gang men, ^ Charles Hoenemann though the fellows on deck do well enough All of ^us on the William D. Davis with the A lot of guys seem to be confusing the mean­ exception of the Deck Engineer, had to stay on ing of the words "job security." They give it the for lack of sufficient money to hit the beach. meaning the employers have been giving it to Nine of the Deck gang were rich enough to hold wages and conditions down for years. The underpaid clerk or share-cropper has been slav­ pile off. On September 22 I was. put off the James ing for years without Union conditions or wages, Caldwell in New York because of the new because some skin-flint employer offered him ruling. In this case we not only hit the beach job security—slave security, that is. Our job short of dough, but one of the best crews I security is Union secuiuty and the security of our conti-acts. Tossing over $30, $40, or $50 in have ever known was broken up. transportation money evei'y now or then may be Bill Gray and A. D. Filippie job security to some, but it's damned poor Leonard Paradeau Unionism to me. William R. Serpe Steven Frankiewilz ... I won't say that a man who rides a ship ... Here is what the rule has done to me—a trip after trip is necessarily a poor Union man, but I will say he is more apt to be than a-man bookmember of this Union: I came in recently on the South Atlantic ship, who changes ships frequently, attends many James Swan. Being a bookman, I figured 4hat of shor-eside meetings, keeps in touch with the course I could "stay on the ship; so I hadn't cared membership, and participates in some of the about the size of my payoff. But when we hit Union action. It takes a mighty militant guy to Norfolk, Va., on November 12, I was forced to buck the same Mate and the same Skipper and payoff. So I had a $36 payoff, plus a $20.69 the same ship's problems trip after trip without transportation deal—^for a total of about $56. softening up a bit. Especially if the Mate is a When a man has to get off a ship in that condi­ pretty good guy. There's a tendency to let down tion, I don't think there is much use in working a little and not fight so hard for Umon con­ ditions ... This Transportation ruling protects the for a full book. Frank Hall Union contract—but aside from that, it is not a ...I've-been wanting to come back to sea; bad thing for the Union or for the Brothers to but it doesn't look so good. There are three fel­ keep the jobs turning over. lows here, that went so far in the hole from the Anthony Foressie effects of the transportation clause that they Paul A. Calabrese are retiring their books and working ashore. I think the clause is fair, but that it should Writing in regard to the transportation clause, be limited to over sixty days. Men with families I for one would just as soon leave it as it is. can't afford to work a month and wait for a From my point of view it creates more jobs— and it gives the fellow on the beach a chance. job for another month... Paul Fernandez Carroll L. Brown �Page Fourteen TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 19, 1948- Meet The Ballad-Singing Seafarer By HOMER (Red) SPURLOCK He strummed a chord. "Think of the saving right thci-e! Yessiree, this is a mighty fine little old port. But I might as well be singin' as talkin', I guess." And then he was off, again, singing a ballad he had written himself called "The Lonesome Homesick Blues." This one he composed during the war and if you read the words below, you'll understand why he was so homesick and blue. r I've traveled all around the country, I guess I've been most every­ where. Sailed for every steamship company, An' never paid a nickle fare. SAN JUAN—^The fii-st time I laid eyes on Aubrey "Tennessee" Thurmon, he was flaked out on a chair in the Texas Bar, his guitar thundering away, and he was singing a little ditty about a certain Frankie and a certain Johnnie, whose love affair ended I've been from Maine to on the rocks with all hands go­ California, ing down in a gurgle of passion­ From the Cape to old Cairo; ate violence. I've never tried to save" any "And who might that stranger money. be?" I inquired in a whisper of I want to go home, but it ain't So now I got no place to go. one of the Brothers. no use, "Oh, that's a guy by the name The WSA won't tmm me loose. I met a little gal in Capetown, of 'Tennessee'," he answered im­ I got those Lonesome Home­ I asked her if she'd be my, patiently, and then glared me sick Blues. wife; down. "Say, shut up, will ya. Foolin' round in Trinidad, I told her I was tired of sailin', This boy's good, and I want to Done spent all the money I An' swore I'd settle down for , listen to 'im. He just piled off had. life. a Bull Line scow a couple of I got those Lonesome Home­ days ago." sick Blues. Just thdn I heard the whistle The boy who had just piled off I go ashore, get on a drunk. blowin', a Bull Line scow had finished his Go back to the ship an' lay in Comin' through the fog an' song in the meantime, and was my bunk. rain. beginning another, whose first I see the Chief with a mop an' I left that gal a standin' there, words were rather terrifying to broom. An' I've never seen that gal contemplate: Then I take off for the boiler Aubrey "Tennessee" Thurmon, the singing Seafarer, as again. room. he appears to Brother Homer Spurlock. "The bilge pumps were pump­ I went home but I couldn't Oh, listen to a seaman's story, ing out blood. stay. And Aubrey Tennessee Thurman I got some good advice to give An' don't forget the things I And the condenser was full of My draftboard put me in lA. is a good ballad singer. you, say; cold beer ..." Got a cute little blonde down So I'm going to close this little A lot of things you ought to My pocketbook is empty. in Capetown, graphic bouquet to a good union know. So I'm shippin' out today. It was so quiet in San Juan's Gonna catch me a ship that's brother and friend by presenting favorite relaxing parlor that you Africa bound. Take a tip from one who's But if you want to do me a could have heard a sailmaker's Then Til get rid of those Lone- another sample of his work writ­ ten by him, a ballad he calls: traveled. favor. needle drop. Only the strong ' some Homesick Blues. An' never start to ramblin' When I lay nie down an' die; smoke-cured voice of Tennessee THE SEAMAN'S LAMENT round; Just dig my grave on a sandy giving out on the ballad that had Brother Thurman comes from Once you get the ramblin' Come an' gather all around beach, plenty of blood, sweat, and tears a ballad singing part of the coun­ fever. me. So I can hear those waves roll for its theme. try, Nashville, Tennessee, and he You never want to settle down. by. An' listen to my tale of woe; Later on, when I had a chance started singing and playing there to talk with Aubrey Thurman, when he was all of twelve years I learned a few facts about this old. His mammy taught him, he newest comer to the San Juan told me. beach which might prove inter­ esting to the general member­ The first job he ever had was in a traveling medicine show ship. By I. H. PEPPER I learned, for one thing, that touring the South. When he was "How should I know why! She No use trying to sl^ep. Too ing . . . dull, shrill, empty he has carried a book in the SIU seventeen, he got a break and since 1943, that he sailed all' given a place on the Grand hot. It's late to be going for a sounds. Like echoes. Smoke so just does, that's all! . . . What do ratings in the Engine Departf" walk, but that's better than ly­ thick it hurts your eyes.. Music you do for a living?" "Hasher over on Bumside ment, and that he preferred the That s just about the largest hill­ ing here m bed, tossing—^think­ box clicking and playing again South African run over all others billy show in the world. Broth­ ing. Switching on the light in a continual battle of drums street." "Yer too pretty to be a above the bed makes the room and horns, —^that is, imtil his maiden voyage ers, in case you don't know! "Two beei-s. Toots! How's this hasher." seem even hotter, stickier. Slip­ to Puerto Rico! RATES WITH BEST "They like 'em that way." ping into a dress, then down the table?" "You know," he mused: "I "Who don't!" "Okay." Tennessee is just like all the stairs to the street. love it down here already. Why "I ought to be getting home. "Want to dance while the other first rate ballad singers "Evening Mrs. Smith. Mr. in Capetown, for instance, the Early shift tomorrow." girls say to you: T love you, I've heard, like Burl Ives, Josh Smith," to the old couple sit­ beer's comin'?" "You look tired." "Sure, if you want to." sailor, pay my rent.' But down White, Leadbelly, and Woody ting on the front steps in the "Loosen up, Blondie. Say, "Yeah." here, it's: T love you, poppy, buy Guthrie, in that he fools around dark. "I'll walk a ways with you." until he hears a song he likes "Hot 'nuf for you. M's what's your name?" me beer.'" "No thanks. I'll go alone." "Why do you want to know?" and, if it rings true, he listens to Langly?" "It's pretty late, and dark." "I gotta call you something, it carefully a couple of times, "Why do people always say "I'll be okay.". don't I?" and then he has it for the rest that? Stupid thing to say. "Well, if that's the way you "Blondie's good enough."' of his life indelibly etched on Wandering on down the street want it. Drop in again some­ "If that's the way you want it his brainpan. Once he memorizes between rows of flats, where time." a song, he never forgets it. He other people are sitting on the ...Good music, eh?" "So long, Blondie!" figures roughly that he has a steps smoking. A baby crying "Yeah. It is." Out into the street again and "You don't like to dance, do thousand tunes in his head! from some small hot room. A dog NEW ORLEANS—The grow­ It's a real pleasure to sit lying out on the sidewalk, pant- you?" through the dark. ing national problem of river around and listen to Brother ing. A boy and girl kissing on a "Hey, Toots! Did you ever "Don't care much about it." and stream pollution may soon Thurman perform. When he front porch. A raucous laugh "There's our beer. Let's get see such a pretty babe so be solved, if blue-print plans of sings he gets that far away look from a lighted open window, the while it's cold." dump?" a water-borne incinerator prove in his eyes of the true balladeer curtains tied in knots to let in 'What do you mean 'dump'? "I used to come here often." workable. Just because she don't get soused"Yeah? Ain't never seen you and pretty - soon, as the melody every breath of air. People in­ with the likes of you? That poor For a long time sanitation ex­ progresses, images spring up to side sweating and playing cards. before." perts in this city and elsewhere the right and left, sixty a min­ Through the park. A couple "Busy lately..^ Don't get around kid looked all tuckered out!" Walking . . . Walking, Home? throughout the nation have been ute. on each bench and-some on the much." "Why not? Cigarette? . . . Say, Is that hot room home? stumped by the present method In your mind's eye you can grass, not caring that they are pf disposing of ship's garbage see a rusty old freighter cleaving not alone., you're a smooth-looking doll. The river flowing imder the in port. Walking —past the park. Over Plenty of guys could go for you." bridge looks cool—so nice and the yeasty water way out in cool. Don't be an.ass. That's a "Thanks." Although the procedure was I the middle of a big lonesome the bridge. Where to? What long way down. "I could, myself." not fully outlined, it appears that ocean; you can hear the last does it matter. Everyplace is the Back through the park. Up the "Yeah?" ships would transfer their gar­ lonely note of a train's whistle, same, isn't it? street. Quieter now. People try­ "What's the matter. Don't you bage to a barge, which would as she rolls down the long cinder Walking down "L" street. ing to get some sleep. Smiths like beer, either?" then immediately proceed to track into Memphis; or the hobo Lights down here" and music still out on the steps, smoking, "Sure I do." burn it in the incinerator and walking down the track at sun­ coming from somewhere. "Too darned hot to sleep, ain't "Well, drink up and we'll dispose of the ashes. set, tired and hungry and dirty "Hi, Blondie. Got a -match?" it M's Langly?" have another." In sortie ports ships dump their and dreaming of a drink of cool "Sure. Here." "Yeah. It is." "Sure." refuse when they are 30 miles clean water. "Where ya goin'?" On up. the steps. Mrs. Smith "Hey, Toots! Draw a couple at sea, but in New Orleans this Imagery is the very heart of a "No placr." calling after her. over here! . . . Good egg. Toots would be impractical because of ballad—the thing that brings a "Come on in and have a beer." "M's Langly!" is. Always full of hell." the long trip down the river to lump to the throat and makes "I don't know you." "Yeah?" "Yeah?" the Gulf. As a result, the prac­ you wojider suddenly why you "What does that matter?" "Have you heard frona your "That gal gets a bang out of tice is to dump garbage on were ever born anyhow. "Guess it doesn't matter." husband since-he got sent over?" everything." leased ground or in the nearby A good ballad singer can do "Come on, then. Let's go in." "He's dead." "Why?" river. Lots of noise. People laughthat to his listeners everytime. SECOND FRONT Mobile Incinerator May Be Solution To Harbor Polintion �Friday, NoVfamber 19, IS'ifS Page Fifteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Senator Taft Snaps The Whip {Continued From Page 16) democracy has \ values that transcend speed and efficiency. » Perhaps we ought to be grateful even for thfe ten minutes Senator Taft was able to give to the July meeting. When the same committee conducted public hearings over a period of three weeks last spring, Senator Taft was unable or unwilling to make any appearance whatever. Small wonder the lack of con­ fidence enjoyed by the special Taft-Hartley commit­ tee whose statutory purpose is to make recommen­ dations to Congress and not to tell the general coxmsel when and how he should proceed against labor imions or others. Senator Taft's explanation of the origin and pur­ pose of the meeting assumes a new high in public gullibility. CONSTITUENTS ALL "I was appealed to by the newspaper publishers" (He means the Chicago newspaper publishers. Unlike Mr. Findling, the Senator—^for reasons that would " seem fairly obvious—scrupulously avoids any mention of Chicago throughout his lengthy reply) "including one of my most distinguished constituents, Mr. John S. Knight, publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal," (Is Mr. Knight the "distinguished constituent" of every Senator in whose state he publishes a news­ paper? Ironically, Mr. Knight could not conceivably have been concerned about his Akron, Ohio, publi­ cation. Why? That newspaper encountered no diffi­ culty with the printers and was in no way involved in the litigation) "to arrange a meeting for them with Mr. Denham in order that they might urge upon him prompt action to enforce the injunction." Picture the timid, retiring newspaper publisTiers ap­ pealing to their Senator to arrange a meeting for them with the otherwise inaccessible Mr. Denham! It would, doubtless, be an exaggeration to say that SlU HALLS the publishers and Denham were actually bedding to­ gether-for the preceding ten months. But it would be far closer to the facts than the naive—^perhaps "silly" is the better word—assertion of the realistic Senator from Ohio. Since the Loftus story of August 14 we have had several additional versions of what precisely Senator Taft said to Messers. Findling and Johns at the meet­ ing. The Findling version—already quoted above— speaks for, and beyond, itself. Given all the relevant circumstances, such as the time, the place, the per­ sonalities and Senator Taft's actual language as re­ ported by Mr. Findling, Denham's agents required ho special gift of imagination fully to comprehend what was expected , of them by the chairman of the Senate Labor Committee and the most powerful spokesman for the majority party in Congress. Denham, too, has presented a version—at a press conference held on August 23. And it's a beauty. Though he did not, because of illness, participate in the meeting himself, he did not hesitate to volunteer his belief that Senator Taft was merely making "in­ quiries as to how the law was working." Enough said. of the .case, except to say that the publishers seemed to me to have made out a prima facie case." A song inArogue some time ago went something like: "I don't want to tell you what to do or what not to do, but if I were you, I'd..." Poetic license of a kind allows popular song writers an occasional rhyme without reason. Senator Taft doesn't even favor us with rhyme. Toward the end of his "reply," Senator Taft ob­ serves that "the Board apparently found that the facts justified an application for contempt proceedings" because they actually filed such proceedings. Why "apparently?" A slip of the pen revaling strong doubts in his mind, too? There follows great praise for the "fairness and good judgment of Mr. Denham." That's about as impressive—and as modest—as Edgar Ber­ gen seriously lauding the wit and charm of Charlie McCarthy. IT'S NO JOKE Unfortunately, however, we are not here dealing with a comic radio program that can be turned on and off at will. We deal, rather, with a "shocking" threat to our democratic program of government POETIC LICENSE which, for most Americans, has continuous and eter­ Mr. John Knight, on August 22, after the July meet­ nal validity. From the beginning its basic theme has ing had been exposed by Mr. Loftus and the I.T.U. been the separation of sovereign powers, which has resolution, published a signed editorial in all of his been aptly described as "the rock upon which the papers in which he sought to defend Senator Taft American Constitution is built." Every schoolboy and the newspaper publishers. I heartily recommend learns and most adults retain the classic teaching of that all read that illuminating version in full. Here Alexander Hamilton: it is enough to say that he admits that Senator "The accumulation of all powers, legislative, execu­ Taft "urged that such a case should not be per­ tive and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, mitted to gather dust in the files." a few or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed The nub of Senator Taft's version of what he said or elected, may justly be pronounced the very defini­ to the Board's attorneys is set forth in a sentence that tion of tyranny." can serve handsomely as a model of political double We should have thought that it would not be talk. forgotten—or rejected—by leading agents of bur leg­ "I did not purport," says he, "to pass on the facts islative and executive departments. PERSONALS Buckos No Longer Holy Terrors When a crew brings in a beef (Continued from Page 3) JOHN B. PURVIS violation of the laws of the sea. with clean hands, squaring it is Your father is critically ill. 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November 19, 1948 Senator Taft Snaps Thie Whip By HENRY KAISER Counsel to International Typographical Union For the fifteenth time in lesg than a year, th^ In­ ternational Typographical Union has been afflicted by the scourge of "Denhamitis." What is Denhamitis? It is a unique source of infection recently brewed in the wchly endowed laboratories of those two eminent political scientists, Robert A. Taft and Fred A. Hartley. The unusual virulence of the last attack ought to give pause to those who out of ignorance or short­ sighted selfishness have been acclaiming the "con­ structive genius" of Taft-Hartley. This time the dan­ ger of its malignancy to the very heart of our con­ stitutional democracy should be obvious to all having knowledge of the facts. General Counsel Denham of the National Labor Relations Board requested an injunction against the Typographical Union. Judge Swygert issued the in­ junction on March 27. Two days later, again at Denham's request, the judge denied a motion for a stay of the injunction pending an appeal. Thereupon, the I.T.U. obtained a conference with the judge and Denham's representatives to work out an agreement that would preclude even an unintended technical violation of the decree. Such an agreement was reached. ITU DECISION The I.T.U. undertook to draft instructions to its affiliated locals that would accomplish its declared intention fully to comply with the decree. They were to be distributed only after they had been studied and officially approved by the N.L.R.B.'s general coun­ sel. It was further agreed that, if the general counsel believed that any future I.T.U. action conflicted with the decree, he would permit an opportunity for cor­ rection before instituting contempt proceedings. This clear commitment was several times repeated in per­ sonal conversations with responsible agents of the general counsel. The approved instructions were then sent out to all locals, on March 31. A few days later they were sup­ plemented by suggestions of "contract provisions which may be proposed in collective bargaining dur­ ing the pendency of the federal court decree." Denham received copies of these "contract provi­ sions" not later than April 3. Negotiations then took place which resulted in satisfactory agreements in such vital areas of the printing industry as New York, Philadelphia, Newark, Detroit, Louisville, Roch­ ester and elsewhere, a development that should have been most gratifying to Denham, Senator Taft or any other person ostensibly devoted to the public welfare. » But the Chicago publishers (possibly as a result of a still unpublicized merger of the states of Illinois and Ohio they now appear to be "constituents" of Senator Taft), rejecting all offers of the Chicago local of the I.T.U., forced the continuation of the strike that had begun in November of 1947. Unlike their colleagues in other cities—indeed, con­ trary to the practice of some of the very men who publish papers in other cities as well as Chicago— they insisted that the contracts requested by the Chicago local contained unlawful clauses. Some light may be thrown on their Jekyll-Hyde approach to the law by a comment on their attitude toward wage increases. Before the injunction the Chicago publishers refused even to discuss wages. After the decree they offered an increase that was far below the local's demand and far below that granted by comparable newspapers. It thus can be safely predicted that the ambiguities of the TaftHartley Law, compounded by Denham's zealous antiunionism, will frequently beat down a fair wage. After all, that's the fundamental why of Taft-Hartley. The N.A.M. was not playing marbles. CONTEMPT PETITION The next significant date in this sordid story is August 13 when Denham's associates advised (this was the first intimation we had from any source) of their decision to file a petition for judgment in con­ tempt. Our demand for some explanation for the crude breach of their personal promise, made in the presence of the court and several times reiterated thereafter, yielded only embarrassed evasions. Nor was any satisfactory explanation proffered when we pointed out that for almost five months they knew of the "contract provisions" which they now charged as contempt; that their prolonged silence could, in view of our agreement, only have meant that they found no illegality in the "contract pro­ visions;" that their decision to institute a contempt action constituted an offensive kind of entrapment and unfairly jeopardized all of the agreements that had been negotiated since the decree. But some explanation there must have been, and it appeared on the following day in a New York Times The vlciousness of the Taft-Hartley law is best shown by the long strike of the Inter­ national Typographical Union against several Chicago newspapers. In this article Henry Kaiser, counsel to the ITU, reveals the sordid attempt made by Senator Taft to bludgeon the printers' union. He tells of the secret meeting, called last July by Taft, present at which were representatives of the Chicago papers and National Labor Relations Board officials. Taft, acting for his "constituents" put the heat on the NLRB men to get them to crack down on the ITU. His actions have been singularly responsible for the long strike. Brother Kaiser sees the Taft maneuvers as a "threat to our democratic program of government." The article is reprinted from the October 1948 issue of the American Federationist, official AFL monthly. story by Mr. Joseph Loftus, one of the most able and reliable labor reporters in the land. He revealed that in July Senator Taft called a meeting at which were present representatives of the Chicago new.spapers and to which he "summoned" Denham's associates, Messrs. Findling and Johns. Mr. Loftus reported that at that meeting, carefully kept secret. Senator Taft "called upon government officials to bring contempt of court action against the I.T.U. and its officers." • Mr. Loftus went on to say that "Mr. Findling and Mr. Johns were unwilling to discuss the incident," which is not a bit surprising. Nor is it surprising that the printers, who were then holding their convention, were not content to remain equally silent. By unanimous resolution they condemned Senatqr Taft for "allowing his desire to destroy trade unionism to lead him into an obvious attack upon the fundamental principle that the leg­ islative, executive and judicial branches of the gov­ ernment shall be independent in order that the Am­ erican way of life may be preserved," and for his "attempt to bludgeon attorneys for the N.L.R.B. into seeking a contempt citation." The convention called upon the President to "investigate this matter." tor Taft informs us, "frequently urged action by district attorneys." • Senator Taft owes a plain duty to every citizen, especially during the Presidential campaign, to cite, if he can, a single instance where Senator Truman, as head of a powerful committee with jurisdiction over district attorneys, secretly called to his office any district attorney and in the presence of parties directly interested in a particular case and possessed of extraordinary political and social influence, asserted (in Senator Taft's language as reported by Mr. Find­ ling) "that he regarded the case as the most important case that had come to the Board and that it stood as a symbol to many members of the Congress of the effectiveness of the enforcement machinery of the statute and that he was greatly disturbed by reports indicating that there was a serious breakdown of the enforcement machinery in the case." Senator Taft tried to belittle the F^'esident's state­ ment by terming it "merely an attempt to curry favor with the labor bosses who control the labor publicity to which he is looking for help in the election." Does the Senator really believe that so transparent a smokescreen will obscure his own emin­ ently successful efforts on behalf of some of the most 1 powerful newspaper and radio publicists in the (fountry? TAFT'S "CONSTITUENTS" Let anyone call the roll of "constituents" for whosa immediate benefit Mx-. Taft "put the heat on" Den­ ham—the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun Times, the Herald American—the Hearst Chicago outlet—and the Chicago Daily News, one of the Knight chain. Then let him decide for himself whether the President or the Senator is currying the favor and political support of those who "control publicity." Nor should it be forgotten that the President was responding to the public request of some 85,000 union printers, all citizens and all clearly part of the President's constituency and not to the clandestine request of a few "labor bosses" from somewhere outside of tho United States. Not the least of the many curious statements in the Senator's reply is the disclosure that the July meeting at his office was, at his request, called by "the Special Committee created by the Taft-Hartley Law." If, as he insists, it is "the duty" of every Senator to do what he did, then, plainly, an official meeting of the Joint Committee would appear to have been entirely superfluous. Superfluous or not, we are greatly indebted to the Senator for his revelation on the methods employed by that important committee. "SHOCKING" INTERFERENCE Though he says he "took the matter up with the President Truman responded promptly by a tele­ Special Committee," Senator Murray of Montana, a gram describing the I.T.U. charge of Senator Taft's member of the committee, in response to direct inquiry interference .as "shocking" and promising that "it will by Mr. John J. Pilch, president of the Chicago local be investigated thoroughly and immediately." The of the I.T.U., stated: results of the investigation were published on Sep­ "Senator Taft's explanation referring to the Joint tember 14 when President Truman released an Management-Labor Committee and saying 'that com­ exchange of letters between himself and Mr. Findling. mittee called the meeting in "question' is amazingly The President* charged Senator Taft with the "en­ wide of the facts. Other members of the committee tirely improper"conduct. of attempting "to put the were not informed of the meeting either in advance heat on one of the Executive Departments." or subsequently. I learned of the meeting later through This," at long last, broke Senator Taft's silence. On the public press." ^ the following day he issued a formal statement which HEARD NOTHING was called a "reply" to the President's charge of improper conduct. It should, more accurately, have Senator Pepper of Florida, another member of the been called- a "confession," as a careful reading readily committee, had this to say: shows. "I knew nothing of Senator Taft's invitation to a At the outset the Senator from Ohio solemnly an­ meeting in his office on the I.T.U. case held on July nounced "the duty of every Congressman and Senator, 28." when his constituents allege that some Executive De­ And Congressman Lesinski of Michigan, still another partment is not doing its duty in relation to matters committee member, was also wholly unaware of any in which they are interested, to take up that matter such meeting. with the Executive Department concerned. If the It is not unfair to speculate' on the number of other constituents appear to have a prima facie case, every occasions that members of thie committee may have Senator and Congressman- urges prompt action, or learned of its meetings via fortuitous newspaper re­ some reason for failure to act." leases that are published many weeks after the meet­ Standing alone, that statement is perfectly reason­ ings have been held. able. No one will or can take exception to it. But it Even more surprising is the manner in which some doesn't stand alone. of the meetings of this committee apparently are If Mr. Taft means what he seems to say, namely, conducted. Most citizens are .under the reasonable that some of his constituents appeared "to have a impression that the work of their Congressional com­ prima facie case" that the Executive Department mittees is performed by persons duly elected to headed by Denham "is not doing its duty," then I Congress. It is, of course, usual and frequently neces­ would fully agree. I would surmise that the Senator sary for such committees to employ professional aid has been receiving many thousands of persuasive and to utilize the contributions of private groups and letters to that effect from union men and women who persons. But that does not and cannot condone a prac­ are bonafide, voting residents of Ohio. tice of running official committee meetings without But obvibusly he can't mean that because later he any members present. Yet that is. what happened in makes clear that "in this particular case I made no July. charge that the National Labor Relations Board had The Findling letter to President Truman shows that neglected its duty." Thus, one is reluctantly forced to the meeting ran from 11 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. Senator brush aside his noble statement of Senatorial duty Taft admits that he was present for only the first as a sanctimonious irrelevancy. "ten minutes." Not a single member of the committee, Next comes the suggestion (based on a supposition) therefore, participated in the remaining ninety-five that the President "must have done a thousand times minutes of its (the committee's) official meeting. To when he was a Senator", what he now, as President, be sure, that may accbunt for the speedy and efficient criticizes Senator Taft for having done only once. realization of the true purpose- of that meeting; but The President's War Investigating Committee, Sena­ (Continued on Page 13) � 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 November 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. 47 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU PLEDGES AID ILA TIES-UP ALL EAST COAST SEAMEN EXPOSES ESSO STOOGE 'UNION' NO DEFERMENT FOR WARTIME SEAMEM ILA LONGSHOREMEN TIE-UP ALL EAST COAST SIU CONTRACTS,US LAWS EFFECTIVE MEDICINE FOR BUCKOS FOREIGN FLAGS ACCUSED OF RATE WAR IN AID PLAN SHIP ARRIVALS KEEP TANPA BUSY;RATED BOOKMEN CAN GET OUT FAST CITIES SERVICE USING SKIPPERS AS ABS PRE-CHRISTMAS PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR PORT NEW ORLEANS SEAFARERS FRISCO AWAITS END OF STRIKE TANKERS RAISE PHILLY SHIPPING ASHIPPING FRAM THE DEAD ISLAND SUN SHINES BRIGHTLY BUT NOT ON JUAN SHIPPING MOBILE HALL ALTERATIONS BEGUN TRANSPORTATION RULE MAKES JOBS FOR ALL NEW YORK HARBOR IS DESERTED AS ILA STRIKE GAINS MOMENTUM FOUR WATERMAN SHIPS ENTER COASTWISE RUN FORMER ESSO MAN GIVES COMPANY UNION LOWDOWN WATERMAN RECEVIES YOUNG AMERICA,FIRST OF 10 REBUILT C-2S ROBIN SHERWOOD SEAFARERS CONDEMN ACTIONS HARMING MEMBER'S PRESTIGE MEET THE BALLAD-SINGING SEAFARER SENATOR TAFT SNAPS THE WHIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/19/1948 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/21cbecf851c408e15bcda26b27064303.PDF e871b6d084b4ae81fdf67a2fe9f2fbb9 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 26, 1948 No. 48 ILA Turns Down Offer As 'Vague' Seafarers Wins By Landsilde In Virginia Ferries Demonstrating an overwhelming desire to be represented by the Seafafes International Union, crewmembers of the Virginia Ferry Corporation racked up a thumping 243 to 4 vote in favor of the SIU in a National Labor Relations Board election held November 16-18. In the announcement of thei SIU victory by the NLRB, the final tally showed that out of 277 crewmembers eligible to vote, 243 They went back to work to cents for night and weekend The ships still lay idle in every port from M^iine to Virginia this keep the Queen shipshape, after work. On August 21, just before the week, as the Negotiating Com­ the company agreed to their old contract expired, the employ­ mittee for the International terms for all Cunard ships. , voted for the SIU, 4 for no union The only ships being worked ers obtained an 80-day anti- t Longshoremen's Association and ion and 2 votes were void. Certhe. representatives of the New are those at Army piers along strike injunction under the Tafttification of the SIU as sole bar­ Hartley Act, since the union was York Shipping Association, who the coast which the ILA was gaining agent is expected in spoke for the stevedoring com­ loading, coal ships at Hampton talking of striking. Seafarers in the vicinity of about two weeks. When the injunction ran out, panies, remained deadlocked. Roads which were being loaded, the Houston waterfront are The victory for the SIU and The 45,000 striking ILA members as is normal, by railroad • em­ the ILA had to strike anyway, strongly urged to keep a since the employers would not stood fast by their demands for ployees, and tankers. weather eye peeled for those the men of the Virginia Ferries While the ILA was not on make a reasonable wage offer. a 25-cent an hour pay boost for louses who have been rolling winds up an intensive organizing drive which began only a fewstraight time, a 37%-cent rise strike on the South Atlantic and They still haven't. seamen in the dock area. months ago. The planning and In the strike's early days, the for weekends and nights, a wel­ Gulf coasts, ports in those areas Several instances of this ex^ution of the drive was hand­ commies in New York tried to were feeling .the effects. Coast­ fare fund and other benefits. kind of activity have been led almost exclusively through The employers continued , to wise ships could'not move with take advantage of the situation. reported to the LOG re­ the Norfolk branch. offer the 10 and 15 cents which the northern ports tied up, and They called independent meet­ cently. Although Seafarers ings to stir up disension, and The men of the ferries, which po^ authorities, in the Gulf precipitated the strike. They also can care of themselves, sevoperate between Little Creek they made an attempt to picket feared that the ILA would take offered to, discuss a welfare fund esed precautions are advis­ and Cape Charles, Virginia, reg­ the Army pier in Brooklyn, action if they tried to bring in on a basis which President able: istered their landslide vote for which would have created un­ diverted vessels. Joseph P. -Ryan of the ILA des­ When going ashore, travel the SIU during the three-day favorable publicity, since the SINCE JULY cribed as "too vague" to deserve in pairs. Don't try to re­ period at polling places located employers immediately would The ILA commenced negotia­ turn to your ship alone at serious notice. at both ends of the ferry run. tions with the employers on have wrapped themselves in the night after you have been ''When the employers have July 5. In the beginning, the flag. But the SIU and the ILA, SET ELECTION drinking. Whenever possible, something more to offer we will union demanded a 50-cent in­ working together, were able to take a taxie to the docks. • consider it," Ryan added. How crease for straight time, and 75 end that threat. Notice for the election orig­ long the strike would last' was inally came from the NLRB trial as much a matter of speculation examiner in the Norfolk dis­ as it was a week earlier. It was trict when recognition was giv­ up . to the employers. en the SIU's petition for a bar­ gaining election. BUSY CONCILIATOR Prior to the war the SIU at­ The Federal Counciliation Ser­ tempted to organize the ferry vice, in the person of conciliator fleet, but was thwarted when William Margolis, was handling and an Oiler on watch. The Wip- |the State of Virginia took over Beware of Cities Service's negotiations between the 125Pro-SIU- men sailing Cit­ ersr were classed as Utility Fire- the operation of the ships. man ILA committee and the rep­ "captive" tmion CITCO, warned ies Service ships axe remind­ men. They did Wiper's work and a Brother who paid off of a J. Now, once again operated by resentatives of the companies. ed that if they are asked to also took care of a single B&W the company, contracts have al­ M. Carras tanker last week. Sessions were being held in the join the new Cities Service boiler for butterworthing, heat ready been signed with the Mas­ Signing his name L.S.M.,' Book Hotel Edison in New York. company union they should in port, winches, etc., and when ters, Mates and Pilots and the 100411, he stated that previous In all ports, Seafarers continu­ to joining the SIU in 1946 he do so for the time being. maneuvering. Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ ed to give the longshoremen had sailed for the Sun Oil Com­ Before this no-overtime plan sociation. By signing up for the com­ their all-out support. ILA mem­ pany out of Marcus Hook, when pany union, they can stay came into effect, these Utility bers were offered all the facil­ their "independent" union aboard and bring Cities Ser­ Firemen were never broken out , ities SIU halls had to offer. This SOTMA offered the plan of one after 5:00 PM or before 8:00 AM, MV MjIfitiniP f^lllinpil vice under SIU contract. because it would entail overtime. I"3lllllll6 UOUIICil policy was in line with the tra­ month paid vacation for every ditional relations between the six months continuous seatime— when the company had to pay The poor Oiler, of course, ran two unions which have support­ and no overtime. for it—changed over night. The himself crazy watching the boil­ ed each other in many past beefs. ' Seeing Ernest Bossert's article men found themselves being call­ er; checking bearings, regulating NEW YORK — Because em­ on "Esso Stooge iJnion," in the ed out for all kinds of extra diesel fuel oil heat, and logging ployer stubbornness in the ILA BRITISH HELP bells. Everything was hand-con­ beef was keeping thousands of The strikers received unex­ November 19 LOG, he was mov­ work in excess of §ight hours. trolled. For instance, in tying up and ed to write of his own experi­ workers in the maritime and re­ pected support early this week Then with the no-overtime lated industries jobless, the Newletting go, the company had not when the seamen of the Queen ence with Sun Oil. To begin with he is sure that made a practice of calling out rule, these Utility Firemen were York Port Council of the power­ Elizabeth, the big British Cuncalled out at any time. ful Maritime Trades Department, arder, walked off the ship in the majority of the men were all hands in the deck department He cites one instance in Mi- AFL, sponsored a tiu-key dinner for fear of paying a little over­ against this plan even at that Southampton. icaux. La., above New Orleans, They refused to take the giant time, but you know who counts time. Thereafter, all hands were when one Wiper was called out with all the trinrutjings on deemed necessary. Thanksgiving Day afternoon at vessel to Halifax as the Cunard the ballots in a company union, But the payoff was in the en­ at 10:30 PM, after having knock­ the Seafarers Hall. people had planned, and they re­ so the plan passed. Immediately the company gine room. A diesel job, the ship ed off a full days work at 5:00 fused to take her to New York Joining the waterfront unions practice of allowing no overtime he was on carried an Engineer PM. for the duration of the strike, •He was required to stand by in putting on the highly suc­ the boiler till 4:30 in the morning cessful affair was Local 202 of and then turn to at 8:00 AM as the Brotherhood of Teamsters, usual for another day's work— whose members drive produce and don't forget this was all from the docks to market. ergy now consumed in civil war chinery for handling a nation­ Signing the invitation to the without getting a cent of extra CINCINNATI (LPA) — Repeal dinner were: Joseph H. Papa, of the Taft-Hartley act took posi­ wide or industry-wide strikes af­ would then be turned toward money. All of that was covered in his President of Local 202 of the tion No. 1 in a program ham­ fecting the public safety and advancing the economic and so­ cial welfare of labor, our nation welfare. one-month vacation at the end Teamsters; Joseph P. Ryan, mered out at the AFL convention and the world." The goal will be to get the T-H President of the International of six months (or was it?). here by a record total of 700 .The resolution also instructed act obliterated by March 1 or Longshoremen's Association; Cap­ He states that he lasted about delegates. the AFL Executive Council to tain William Ash, Secretaryearlier if possible. three months on the ship before In a determined and confident Labor unity highlighted an­ "pursue" wifh new vigor its ef­ he was fired by the First Assist­ Business Manager Local 88, Mas­ mood, the convention set its "sights at securing repeal in the other declaration adopted by the forts to bring about unity be­ ant over a petty personal beef. ters, Mates and Pilots; Captain The SOTMA gave him no help. Bill Bradley, President of the early days of the 81st Congress. convention. The resolution urged tween all bona fide labor unions He was put on the undesirable ILA's Marine Di-vision; Thomas Under the strategy;framed at that the AFL "reach out" to the in our nation." Delegates also formulated a ist, lost all claims to that one- Hill, New York Agent, American the convention, the AFL will CIO, "grasp them by the hand broad legislative program. The month paid vacation and, of Merchant Marine Staff Officers and urge them to come back into seek legislation so phrased as to objectives of that prpgram in­ course, got no compensation Association; Fred Howe, Nevir the AFL." wipe the. Taft-Hartley shackles clude: 75c to $l-an-hour mini­ whatsoever for the many extra York Agent, Radio Officers "The recent political victory off the books, and reinstate the, mum wage; housing legislation loUrs overtime he had worked Union; Morris Weisberger, New was won by the cooperative ef­ Wagner act. along the lines of the Taft-El- during the three months. forts of all labor," the declaration York Agent, SUP; Joe Algina, Once that has-been accom­ lender-Wagner bill, but broader; read. .^'The greatest possible im­ New York Agent, SIU; and Paul He ended his letter by stating, plished, the AFL will stand ready" to consider amendments petus toward the organization of improved and extended social se­ first, that he considered the Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, SIU to the Wagner act calculated to workers w:ould .come from ex­ curity; health. insurance;: a company had done him a favor A&G District and Chairman of strengthened Labor. Dept., and by putting him on their black­ the New York Port Council of overcome purported weaknesMS tending such unity many other measures. . . "All of the resources and en-r list, for now he is sailing SIU. the Maritime Trades Department. in that law and-to provide ma­ Houston Goons Sun Oil Company Union's 'Victory' Gave Unlimited Overtime—And Ail Of it Unpaid Gives Turkey Dinner Repeal Of T-H Act First On AFL Program �1 Page Two THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG LOG Friday. November 26. 1948 •7 Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh 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 The Marine Hospitals The SIU pulls no punches. Whether it is striking ou at a chiseling shipowner, a professional labor-hater, or inadequate chow in a marine hospital it lets go with both fists flying. The deciding factor for the SIU has always been: Does Union action serve the best interests of Seafarers If it does, then watch the fur fly. And the fur was flying particularly thick and fast back during the war and in the first postwar year of 1946 on the marine hospital issue. At that time conditions in many marine hospitals were far from what the SIU considered to be satisfactory for its hospitalized members. Poor chow, inadequate facilities and the brush-off were among the seamen's hospital beefs the SIU vigorously sought to eliminate. The pages of the SEAFARERS LOG rang with blasts condemning these and other unsatisfactory condi­ tions. At the same time, however, where a word of praise was in order for marine hospital efficiency, the SIU did not hesitate to use it. In consistently pressing for im­ proved conditions apd facilities for seamen in the Public Health Service institutions, the Union recognized that the shortcomings were in no way the fault of the hospi­ tal personnel. Responsibility for the conditions was not placed on the individuals who were striving to maintain a semblance of efficiency, in spite of many obstacles. In fact, the SIU also called attention to the plight of the hospital em­ ployees, who were having a difficult time of it themselves. But the SIU had a job to do in behalf of its mem­ bership and the chips had to fall. There has been marked im.provement in the marine hospitals throughout the nation in the past couple of years. Many of the SIU's disclosures and charges have led to changes that are of vast benefit to seamen hospitalized in those institutions. The first to acknowledge these corrections has been These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, the SIU. And the Union's role in behalf of its member­ ship and the American seamen has been recognized in as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging the Marine Hospitals themselves. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by As a matter of fact, the spirit of cooperation ex­ writing to them. tended to the hospitals by the Union has on more than BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL P. PEREZ one occasion been praised publicly by administrative JOSEPH E. GALLANT G. MALONEY officers and staff employees alike. JULIUS HENSLEY A. THIBODAUX VIC MILAZZO J. HARRIS In the Baltimore Marine Hospital, where the work­ J. WATLER ing relationship between the hospital staff and the Union JOHN J. GEAGAN N. ROMANO ' S. t. t. is of great mutual benefit, the Clinical Director^ Dr. John MOBILE MARINE HOSP.' J. B. MARTIN ' H. Wilson made this statement: C. OLIVER A. BAUM The Seafarers International Union has been extreme­ A. SMITH S. LeBLANC E. LOOPER ly cooperative with this Hospital, and during the past C. HAFNER J. W. CARTER L. MIXON three years has contributed a large portion of the blood S. P. MORRISS J. BRANDON for the Hospital's blood bank. t til "The Administration of this Hospital wishes to take NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. STATEN ISLAND MARINE this t)ublic opportunity to again thank this Union for its J. N. HULL F. CARDOZA cooperation." S. C. FOREMAN A. CASTILLO C. B. SHIPMAN The SIU will continue to cooperate with the marine A. N. LIPARI J. N. RAYMOND R. MALDONADO hospitals to affect whatever improvements may be nee^d J. ASHURST J. N. McNEELY for restoring ailing seamen to health under the most J. DENNIS LARS LARSEN favorable conditions. A. NORMAN P. L. SAHUQUE WILLIAM HUNT And while we're at it, we think this is a particularly C. VINCENT \ THOMAS VELEZ appropriate time to renund Seafarers that no matter how N. S. LARSSON J. N. WOOD G. R. ROTZ good conditions are in the marine hospitals, no matter G. M. J. LUCAS O'ROURKE how extensive are the recreational facilities, there is no O. HOWELL E. C. EATON substitute for the lift a hospitalized Brother gets from V. P. SALLINGS N. H. LUNDQUIST H. C. MURPHY a personal viat from an old shipmate. tit BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. A. WARD Although, this, thought should be foremost in pur R. FREY J. L. GREENE minds as the holiday season approaches, it should not be J. MAHONEY R. N. KELLY forgotten that a cheering visit to the hospital is in order W.L.RICE G. GASE any day of the year. J. FITZSIMMONS C. GASKINS Men Now h The Marino HtapHak 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 Hospitzd 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 pjn. (on Ist and 2nd floors.) M. R. KENAN R. MOACK F. BECKER R, PURCELL C. SIMMONS J. CHIORRA J. D. CARROLL E. C. BLOSSER J. L. MILLER E. C. LAWSON R. WATERS tit BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL JOSEPH E. GALLANT JULIUS HENSLEY • tit GALVESTON HOSPITAL NICK NIKANDER J. GIVENS R. HUTCHINS L. McKRANE w".'•••.'• C. ATHERIVE I S. ZEIRLER t t t MEMPHIS HOSPITAL v> JOHN B. HEGARTY i • .f-'* ' �Friday^ Naretnber 2*4 194t< V HE 8'EAF A RERS LO G Paga-Thn* 'What's Bad AboutT-H Act?'Asks SUP Man; Haymond Gives Him Union Facts Of Life Although some of the Democrats To the. Editor or (Ed. Note: The following letter xeceiTed from SUP pemdtman George Lunsford, expresses have pro-Taft-Hartley records, Charles Haymond: j 54-to-42 is a commanding major­ I am only a permitman (SUP) j disagreement with Seafarer Charles Haymond's analyw la the November 17 LOG of President ity, and many of the old dieTruman's election victory. The Editor asked Haymond to reply, and his point-by-point rebuttal but I would like a clarification ; hards will have little choice but accompanies Lunsford's letter. on your article, either addressed to follow Tnunan's own policy. The SIU is not a political organization. Its constitution bars political and religious activity to me or printed in the LOG. The same is true of the House inside the Union. But because the Taft-Hartley Law was an issue in the national Ifou stated in your full-page let­ where there will be 263 Demo­ ter article, which I believe told elections, and because pork chops were riding on $he results, the LOG printed Haipaiond's orig­ crats, 171 Republicans and I inal article. The Brother who has disagreed with him is typical of the type who, as Haymond us nothing: American Laborite. As a matter First, I would like to know points out, listened to those labor leaders" who jumped on the Dewey "bandwagon" and read of fact 16 Senators and 112 Con­ how the Taft-Hartley bill hurt the Hearst papers.) gressmen who voted for the the SIU and organized labor. Taft-Hartley Act are not return­ Second, how will we get low ing to Washington. Moreover, la­ cost housing?. Will all the union and the ILWU with the 80-day,can yell "fink," if Uiey get the for American workers the same bor threw a scare into a lot of way we hoped to get it last year, bricklayers, carpenters and injimction plus the anti-commie chance. If he doesn't think so, let when a Republican House of people who are still there. biiilding w'orkers work for less pledge. Further, the shipowners None of us can say that Tru­ nloney than their actual rate of attempted , to use T-H to elimi­ Lunsford tallc to some oldtimers Representatives voted it down. man is organized labor's dream who were in the 1921 seamen's (Even Senator Taft favored some pay to build new homes for fam­ nate the Hiring Hall from all man. He is not. He did use T-H strike 14 years before the Wag­ kind of housing legislation.) ilies? Or do we expect the gov­ seamen's contracts. Only a res­ on the miners and threatened the ner Act was passed. Or let him Certainly housing will mean ernment to subsidize all home olute stand and a series of job Railroad Brotherhoods. But he talk to some of workers involved taxes, because there will have to building? And where will the actions by the SIU's A&G Dis­ was elected with the votes of money come from—^higher taxes? trict kept the Hiring Hall in in the current oil workers' strike be considerable subsidization. organized labor supplying the Three, and if you only took the contracts—^in "violation" of in California a year after the But has Brother Lunsford any big punch. Moreover, he knows Taft-Hartley Act beccame law. objection to contributing a little time out to check the election re­ the law, some say. On both occasions, scabs were to the public welfare? What's it. Even the National Association turns you would have found out And if Lunsford wants more of Manufacturers admits it. that places like Detroit went for evidence, let him look for a mo­ hired by the bosses to work the more, we may be able to restore With labor strongly in the po­ ships or the plsmts as the case the income tax reduction which Dewey. And all of our industrial ment at the SIU's organizing litical picture and constantly might be. a Republican Congress passed centers. I claim it was the farm campaign, notably in the Cities Or let him check up on the over Truman's veto, and which j prodding him and Congress, the areas of our country that beat Service fleet. Under the Wagner Wall Street Strike of last spring. favors the rich at everybody Democrats will have a hard time Mr. Dewey. Act, the SIU would have become He will learn that under the else's expense. not coming through with the Four, I don't know how many bargaining agent for all OS ships bulk of what labor wants. Last year American industry of the Senate were noLre-elect­ after the first election, and OS Taft-Hartley Act the UFE voted NO TRUMJ^ MAN ed, but I do know that the ma- would now be imder contract. by 9 to 1 for a union shop. The made profits totaling 21 billion Don't get me wrong. Don't call ority of Congressmen and Sen­ Instead, we must first vote the boss refused to accept the ex­ dollars! Not bad eh? If just me a "Truman man." I'm not. I ators who voted for the Taft- extra nine ships, then quite pos­ press will of the workers, and three billion or so of that could belong to no political party. I Hartley bill were re-elected. So sibly have a union shop election there was nothing in the T-H be taxed off for housing we could don't think that Truman is the law to make him. The union build a lot of houses without you see the avers 3e person who —unless the law is changed be­ complete answer, not by as long asking bricklayers or any other struck, and the Wall Street big­ studies the Taft-Hartley bill will fore the latter step becomes a shot as anybody cares to mea­ building workers to take pay wigs brought in half the cops in realize it is not really the slave necessary. / New York to keep the workers cuts. And the bosses would stUl sure. But I do believe labor labor bill it is supposed to be. Brother Lunsford seems con­ from blocking off the New York have 18 billion bucks to struggle will get a better shake from Tru­ Because Mr. Truman, who fused. He reminds one of those Stock Exchange. Mass picketing by on. For Brother Lunsford's man than workers would have Charles Haymond claims is one "labor leaders" who, thinking was illegal imder the Taft-Hart­ information, incidentally, labor from the Dewey-Warren ticket hundred percent for the working that Dewey would be elected, ley Act, the boss said, and now costs don't amount to a very which called the Taft-Hartley sti^s, forgets that he used it fotu: decided that the Taft-Hartley the authorities say the boss was large percentage of the price of Act a "wise law." times to stop John Lewis, presi­ There's no question about it. Act was not so bad and jumped a house. legally correct. dent of UMW (United Mine Dewey, Warren and the people aboard the Dewey band-wagon, Brother Lunsford's third and ,Workers). BALANCE SHEETS. fourth points seem to be rooted behind them were out to break So you see, Mr. Hasrmond, I certain they were boarding what the commies used to call the "lo­ The T-H Act requires unions to in misunderstanding, if not mis­ labor. They were going to use believe you wasted a full page in comotive of history." Possibly publish financial statements. The information. He writes " . . the Taft-Hartley Act for all it the LOG to tell us seamen he's been listening to some of SIU has no objection to this pro­ places like Detroit went for Dew­ was worth. And, if that failed nothing.. those guys, or perhaps he's been vision, and would and does pub­ ey. And all of our industrial to do the trick, they were going Yours truly, reading old man Hearst's papers. lish its balance sheets anyway. centers. I claim it was the farm to write worse laws. George Lunsfotd If these few notes don't con­ But why shouldn't the bosses areas of our country that beat BOSS NO ANGEL vince Brother Lunsford that the open their books to the unions? Mr. Dewey." To the Editor: Of course several of the big Taft-Hartley Act is a unionHe should remember that the The guys who wrote the law did­ If the Brother Lunsford wants n't think of the time in 1945 v/hen farm states voted for Truman, smasher, perhaps he'd better do bosses know what the Taftto know how the T-H Act hurt the SIU and other maritime Hartley means. They wrote it. General Motors refused to open and thos^ votes were a tremend­ a little real research of his own. Charles Haymond unions, let him look around him. They invented it as a union- its books for the United Auto ous factor in the election. But Workers. Or if they did, it didn't Mr. Truman himself is on record The Atlantic and Pacific water­ smashing. tool. Brother Luns­ fronts are idle today because the ford also ought to know that the seem important to them for they as saying that the labor vote put employers tried to smash the bosses aren't angels. They'll scab were thinking in terms of union- him in. ILA with the 80-day injimction a struck plant faster than you busting. OUTRIGHT ERROR As an organization of antiFurthermore, Lunsford is in commie sailors, the SIU has no serious objection to its officials' outright error if he thinks the By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER signing anti-commie affidavits in city of Detroit went for Dewey. PHILADELPHIA — With this order to make use of the Na­ It did not. It went for Truman By KEITH ALSOP tional Labor Relations Board. But by 3 to, 2. However, the rural port tied up as solidly as every vote in Michigan did put that GALVESTON—The one word many Seafarers have picked up the SIU does raise the question: state in the Dewey column be­ other one on the coast by the tliat sums up shipping in this their trusty fouUng pieces and Why shouldn't the bosses sign cause the Wallace vote cut Tru­ ILA beef, there's no news of shipping here — except on the anti-commie pledges? And antiport is "terrible." The week have gone ahuntin'. man's strength. By no stretch of tankers, of course. nazi, anti-fascist pledges? Reports have it that the ducks produced no ships in for payoffs the imagination could a Wallace When you consider the situa­ From what I read, most of the vote be intepreted as a "lost" or crew replacements. Our only are plentiful—a broadside in any tion, the boys haven't done too waterfront activity, as far as the direction is supposed to bring big bosses here, played footsie Dewey vote. badly. Quite a number have SIU was concerned, was the down a flock. Anyway, shipping with the big wheels in nazi Ger- Lunsford's claim that all the picked up shore jobs. The Wait­ handling of five ships in transit. may not be so good, but there's'many and fascist Italy for years big industrial centers went for ers and Restaurant Workers before the war. Did Brother Dewey is not correct. Massachu­ Thr^ of the ships in port plenty of food for the table. Union and the Machini.sts Union Lunsford ever read about some setts, largely industrial, voted were Watermans, one Carras BOOZE BACKFIRE . are due a big vote of thanks of the international monopoly ar­ tanker and one Moran tug. The Here at the Hall during the rangements, called cartels, in for Truman, as did Ohio, Illinois from the Philly branch for plac­ Watermans: Andrew Jackson, ing Seafarers on temporoy past week we had an incident steel, oil, chemicals and a few and California. Governor Kilby and Governor The last three states contain work. They have been a big help. which should serve as a warning other things? Miller; The Carras vessel: Mi­ great industrial centers such as The longshoremen in Philly to the gashounds. chael; the Moran: Watch Hill. Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnatti, BILLIONS FOR HOUSES are being backed 100 percent by A couple of boozers were AU of the beefs, of which there standing out in front of the Hall Plenty more evidence could be Akron, Los Angeles and San the maritime unions here as in was the usual number, were han­ taking up a collection for some piled up to answer Limsford's Francisco, as well as extensive all other ports. These ILA men dled in SIU style. have shown a solid front and first question, but we must l^ve agricultural areas. rotgut. It woiild be difficult to identify When an SIU main refused to space for his remaining points. New York would have gone will, I am sure, continue to do so this as a port unaffected by the give to the "fund", the charac­ However, he might read about overwhelmingly for Truman had imtil they have brought their East Coast and West Coast ters challenged his book .and pre- the experience of the Intema- it not been for those misguided beef to a successful finish. As things stand now, we have pared charges against the man. tional Typographical Union which souls who voted for Wallace, Strikes, five ships hung up due to the The lull in shipping has caused The screwball move backfired,! was reviewed in last week's As a result of the elections, strike, and aU the boys are anxi­ there will be 54 Democrats, in­ a' number of men to head inland however, when the booze hounds LOG. ous to see this beef end and ship­ cluding the Dixiecrats, and only He asks abollt housing. We :to > visit' their families, and now found themselyes up on charges ping resumes hope to ge^ low cost housing' 42 Republicans in the Senate. < that duck hunting season iri^en. instead. Slow Shipping Hits Gaiveston Shore Jobs Help Men in Phiiiy �' -• • •/ - Page Four THE S E AF ARE R S LQ G Friday. November 26, 1948 wiMr •M 'ii • •:&5 i'ii QUESTION: It has been said that seamen's generosity makes them easy to approach for a handout. What is the slickest line you've ever heard? EMILIO SANTOS. 2nd Cook: CHAS. J. OPPENHEIMER, FWT: DAVID JOHNSON. UlilUy: WALTER HENLEY, MM: M. G. RIVERA. Oiler: Most of the hardluck stories In Bombay a young kid came I've been hit several times by I was really touched once. I Slickest little racket I ever given to me have been the usual to the gangway of a ship I was men with new twists io old met a girl in a nightclub on the ran into was down in Valparaiso, kind that most guys have heard on and asked to see the Skipper tales, but the one time that ! West Coast. We were having a Chile, while I was aboard the about money to get back to his themselves. But I heard one for mother in Calcutta. She had know the story was a phony good time when she put the SS George W. Arthur, a Missis­ the first time a few days before sent him to get some funds from happened awhile back here iit touch on me for $200 giving me sippi ship. Five shipmates and New York. One day I was ap­ the longshore beef started. A his father, who he said, was a proached by a man outside the a ring to hold. Just on a hunch I met a guy who was wander­ guy came up to me and asked if Fireman aboard an English ship. post office. He told me he need­ I had it appraised—^it was worth ing around carrying a tiny coffin, I could lend him a couple of He couldn't find his father, he ed $2 to make a long distance $1,000. I saw her later and she followed by a small group of bucks. He said he'd be sure and said, and the tears streaming phone call to his father, who was asked for $500 more, saying she people. He was moaning and pay me back the next day be­ from his eyes nearly broke our ill in the Middle West. In sym­ was closing a deal. I couldn't wailing that he had no money cause—and this is the new line hearts. . None of us had any pathy with him, because my fa­ see how I could lose, so I gave with which to bury his daughter. —^he expected a rebate on his dough, but I gave him a couple ther was ill at the time. I ^ave her the money. She asked to We felt sorry for him. of course, and asked him how much. We income tax. The next, day came of sandwiches. Later, as I him a $2 bilL A little while look at the ring a moment and gave him the 20 bucks he said all right, but not my friend. A watched from the aft end of the later, after completing my busi­ then returned it to me. A couple couple of days later he told me ship. I saw him give them away ness in the post office. I hap­ of days later I learned she had it cost. Thai night we saw that he was sorry but he didn't have on the docks. He was no beg­ pened to look into a nearby bar. checked out of town. The ring, same guy drinking beer and having a high time in a local the dough. That income tax gar, he was an actor. He be­ There sat the supposedly griev­ when I paWhed it. brought $5. night club. We questioned him business won't work again. longs in Hollywood. ing son. drinking up my $2. She had switched rings on me. but the cops ran us out pronto. G. PORTILLO, Cook: MANUEL PERRY. AB: DONALD RUNPBLAD, OS: CARL PETERSON, AB: JACK SCOTT, WIPER: A short time ago, as I was Panhandling is raised to the One day not too long ago a I had a costly experience I . "How about a dime, mate?" standing around on the street status of a profession in the Far guy stopped me outside the Un­ think should .be a warning to seems to be the size of it. "I after one of our regular Union East. In India "backsheesh" is ion Hall. He gave me an ela­ our Uniop Brothers. Back in .need one more to get straight­ meetings, I was approached by the password. Truculence and borate song and dance of how 1945 I had just paid off after a ened out." The other night by a fellow who looked like he persistance take the place of he was fresh out of the hospi­ tal and in need of money for a long trip. I had 2,000 dollars. I the Mills Hotel, a long skinny was having a toiigh time. He c' 'sance there. Criples are in told me someone had entered his c ^ndance. In fact men will bunk and some food. Although ran into a friend whom I had guy. who looked like he hadn't room and had stolen everything cripple themselves and let loath­ he didn't come right out and known a long time as a sober, been , to bed for a week, grabbed he owned. All of his clothing, some sores go untended in order say so. he led me to believe that clean-cut. serious-minded guy. iny arm and demanded a penny. except what he was wearing, and to make themselves objectionable he was a member of the Union. He told me that he was putting I .askedvhim what good a peimy He didn't show me any-proof, a few grand into a little machine every nickel he had was lost, so that people will pay them off however. I gave him the dough. shop and he was short a thous­ would do. He said when he got he said. All he wanted was a few to keep them from following dollars to keep him going. I along. Often little kids are Later I came to the conclusion and to buy a lathe. In a few nine more he'd have a dime! In that his method was to stand be­ months he was getting 8,000 Zanzibar there is a little crippeld came across with some dough. trained to say in English. "No fore the Hall and soft soap the bucks for some leg injuries he kid who won't give up. Once Eater, however, I found out that mama, no papa, no chow-chowSIU members, leading them to had sustained, and he asked me he starts after someone he will he had stopped several of my poor little devil me!" I prefer think he was a fellow member. hriends, had given them the the South Street approach Of course, if he was a mem­ for a .thousand so he could get crawl on his hands and knees going. I gave it to him and that's after him into bars and stores' same story and made some nice though: "Hey buddy! Gimme a ber, he'd make touch inside the last I ever saw of him. It'll with his cap out till you piece change. dime for a glass of beer." the Hall. never happen agalh. him off. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Frida^' November 29, 1949 NORFOLK—Chairman, James A. Bullock. 4747; Recording Sec­ retary, Vicor D'India, 20875; Reading Clerk, Claude Fulcher 30580. New Business of Branch min­ utes read and accepted. The communications from the Secre­ tary-Treasurer on the transpor­ tation rule, and on the new reg­ istration rules read and accepted. No New Business. The Agent re­ ported some activity in shipping, and that Smith and Johnson would crew two ships in the next week. Voting for a bargain­ ing agent for the Virginia Fer­ ries is going on and to date 200 crewmembers have voted. Final results will be known Novem­ ber 18th. It looks good for the SIU. The Dispatcher reported 172 registered, and 75 shipped. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. PHILADEL^mA^— Chairman, Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ retary, Ray Gates, 25128; Head­ ing Clerk, W. W. Hall, 39256. Motion to non-concur with Baltimore and Galveston New Business. New- Business of other Branches accepted. The Agent's report was accepted. Motion made under New Business that a man be allowed to accept transportation and stay on the vessel. Motion lost overwhelnringly. Motion carried to put the transportation rules on a Unionwide referendum. Carried. The Secretary - Treasurer's financial report and report to the mem­ bership accepted." The Patrol­ man's report was accepted. The Dispatcher reported 103 register­ ed and 68 shipped. G. Pagano, W. H. Millison and A. M. Forbes were Obligated. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. with 165 members present. 4. 4NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, Earl Sheppard, 203; Recording Secretary, Bill Fredericks, 94; Reading Clerk, Herman Troxclair, 6743. New Orleans minutes and tiriancial reports read and accepted Headquarters financial * reports accepted. Motion carried to non­ concur with that part of the Baltimore New Business dealing with the registration rules and to re-allkiii New Orleans' prev­ ious stand of accepting these rules. Motion to non-concur with that part of Galvestion New Bus­ iness regarding transportation, until such time as something is definitely established to change the Negotiating Committee's rec­ ommendation, and to accept the balance of the New Business. New Business of other Branches accepted. The Agent reported that business has picked up con­ siderably with nine payoffs and twelve sign-ons in the past two weeks. Indications are that ship­ ping will hold up, with four passenger ships and twelve freighters paying off in the next two weeks. Alcoa is putting two more ships in the boneyard, sRid is reported to be laying up all Liberties on arrival. Water­ man is replacing all coastwise Liberties with C-2s. Carras Tan­ ker Company took a crew for the SS George Ogden (running coastwise between Norco and the East Coast) and is expected to add another ship to this run. The SS John Hansen of White Range Lines and the SS Chrysanthy Star of Triton Steamship Company crewed up here this Page Five the Union to let them "get on their feet. It will be necessary to go to Miami next week to vote the men on the SS Florida. A Balloting ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED Report accepted. lOTAL Committee was elected and bal­ SHIPPED SHIPPED lots 2654 through 2660 were cast 4 4 13 and found in order. One min129 90 366 ute's silence for departed Broth­ 24 19 68 ers. Under Good and Welfare 51 28 130 the transportation ruling was 23 21 Tb discussed with most members 5 4 16 favoring it. Meeting adjourned 7 7 23 with 67 members present. From lioY. 2 To Nov. 16 PORT Boston New Yorkr. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan San Francisco GRAND TOTAL.. DECK REG. 9 174 39 82 76 14 18 72 96 71 14 665 ong with Carras Tanker Com­ pany, are only three of the many companies obtained by the SIU through our organizational pledge to organize all seamen along with Isthmian. These com­ panies supplied most of the jobs for this port the past two weeks, since they nearly all took entire crews. It goes to prove that through organizing the unorgan­ ized, we have provided job se­ curity for .our membership. We should continue our organizing prograin as we have pledged ourselves to do. Voting has been heavy, and an all-time record is expected for the Port. The Mar­ itime Trades Council meeting Monday agreed to back up the official strike policy of the ILA, and warned that communist and other organized groups of this type would not be tolerated if they attempted to interfere in this beef. Agent's report accept­ ed. Patrolmen's reports accept­ ed. The Dispatcher reported 328 registered, and 346 shipped. The BoCfCtary-Treasurer's communi­ cation on the new Registration Rules and report per New York minutes read and accepted. Committee recommended that R. Lanford be aUowed to become re-active. The Balloting Com­ mittee reported 608 ballots used. Fourteen men were Obligated. One minute of silence for de­ parted Brothers. Motion under New Business that our Washing­ ton representative do all in his power to bring the Seaman's Bill of Rights out,of the pigeon hole, and to have him endeavor to have the income tax ruling fur seamen reverted back to pre-war days, when a seaman who was out of the country over six months would be tax ex­ empted. General discussion un­ der Good and Welfare. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. with 260 bookmen present. SAN FRANCISCO—Chaixmaa. A. Michelet, 21184; Recording Secretary, W. J. Milburn, 41009; Reading Clerk, F, Pelilpas, 32560. Motion to non-concur with that part of Philadelphia New Busi­ ness dealing with transportation ruling, and to non-concur with Galveston New Business and re­ affirm the San Franciscn stand on the transportation clause. Minutes of other Branches ac­ cepted. The Agent reported the strike still on but that'the ship­ owners have resumed" negotia­ tions with the Longshoremen and things may be humming' in a few days. There are" ten SIU ships tied up with" very few rated men to take the' jobs. The SIU has acquired a new Hall at 227^ Avalon Blvd., Wil­ mington, which was the ' old week. These two companies, al- MM&P Hall. The y Secretary- ENG. REG. STWDS. REG. REG. TOTAL DECK SHIPPED 25 51 5 137 • 455 • . 147 103 25 27 38 196 51 34 31 172 10 36 7 9 9 37 48 46 181 54' 58 133 328 138 107 101 44 188 23 22 18 11 40 9 5 10 (No Shipping Figures Because of Strike) 606 510 1,787 499 432 351 17 144 37 76 62 12 10 61 99 73 15 Treasurer's financial report and the Headquarteres' report to the membership were accepted. Mo­ tion carried under New Business that the Agent be directed to buy a heater. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. There was general discussion under Good and Welfare. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:35 P.M. with 49 members present. 4. 4. SAN JUAN — Chairman. V. Swanson, 21637; Recording Sec­ retary, H. Spurlock, 11101; Read­ ing Clerk, J. Brady, 38401. Minutes of all Branches having New Business accepted, save for Galveston where, motion carried to non-concur with the part deal­ ing with the transportation rul­ ing, and accept the balance. The Agent reported shipping had sloped down since the ILA strike commenced. It was uncer­ tain whether Waterman and Bull would keep their ships in Puerto Rico or send them back to the States to face possible tie-ups. Patrolman's report accepted. The Dispatcher reported 40 registered and 24 shipped. Motion under New Business to give Brother H. Spurlock a special vote of thanks for his efforts in com­ piling the new San Juan Branch Shoregang Rules. Motion to ac­ cept the new Registration Rules and to put them into effect im­ mediately in the Port. Carried Unanimously. One minute of si­ lence for Brothers lost at sea. The Balloting Committee report­ ed 126 ballots cast in the Port of San Juan. The SecretaryTreasurer's financial report ac­ cepted. Under Good and Wel­ fare the water-cooler, fans, and coffee pot were discussed. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:56 P.M. with 94 members present. 4. 4 BOSTON—Chairman, J. Greenbaum, 281; Recording Secretary, E. Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk, J. Kearneg, 26753. Boston New Business was read and accepted. Motion carried to non-concur with that part of Baltimore New Business per­ taining to transportation, and to accept the rest.- The Norfolk New Business was accepted and re­ ferred to the Negotiating Com­ mittee. New Business of all other Branches was accepted. The Ag­ ent's verbal report, and the Pa­ trolman's report were accepted. The Dispatcher reported 51 men registered and 13" shipped. The Headquarters' report to the mem­ bership, and the Secretary-Trea­ surer's weekly financial reports were accepted.' The communica­ tion from the Secretary-Treasur­ er on the Registration Rules was 158 346 63 24 1,282 accepted. William Willridge, R. J. Murphy, A. Kudarauski, T. McCarthy, and D. E. Hodge were elected as a Balloting Compiittee. One minute of silence was observed for departed Bro­ thers. No New Business. Under Good and Welfare there was dis­ cussion on the ILA strike. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:45 with 86 bookmen present. 4 4 4 GALVESTON—Chairman, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Recording Secrelary, John Monast, 22585; Reading Clerk, Keith Alsop, 7211. Galveston Branch minutes, fi­ nancial report, educational min­ utes, and Balloting Committee report were read and accepted. The Headquarters report of Noember 3, and Headquarters finan­ cial report were accepted. The minutes of all •Branches were read and accepted. The Agent reported shipping in the Texas' area to be dead slow, with the only jobs being on transit ships. Next week two ships are due in for payoffs which .should help. A beef on short stores was taken care of aboard the SS Andrew Jackson in Houston. Report ac­ cepted. A trial committee was elected. The Patrolman's report was .accepted. The Dispatcher reported 188 registered and 63 shipped. Motion under New Business to have a committee and the Agent look for a better building to i-ent for a Hall. Mo­ tion to extend the shipping cards of those Brothers who could not get out in the 90 days allowed them. Motions carried. One min­ ute of silence for departed Rmthers. Under Good and Welfare, it was asked that Headquarters contact the companies about the shortage of fresh water on grain ships. Meeting adjourned at 7:45. 4 Sr 4 TAMPA — Chairman, C. Sim­ mons, 386;* Recording Secretary, M. Ellsworth, 23207; Reading Clerk, A. Driver, 147. "Agent's report, and financial report of last special meeting were accepted. San Francisco New Business was non-concurred with, and Philadelphia minutes were non-concurred with and sent back for clarification. Min­ utes of all other Branches having New Business were accepted. A Resolution from five bookmen in Stewards Department was ac­ cepted. The Agent reported that shipping was slow. The Canton Victory—Waterman—is in port but will not take cargo until the ILA strike is over. The Agent and Bob Matthews contacted the P&O SS Company officials in Jacksonville. They agreed to the two year contract and a raise to become effective in January. This company is facing stiff competi­ tion and it is to the interest of 4 4 4 NEW YORK—Chairman, Ray Gonzales, 174; Recording Secre­ tary, Eddie Parr, 96; Reading Clerk, Ray White, 57. New York minutes and finan­ cial report accepted. Motion carried to concur with the Phila­ delphia motion to give the Agent in each Port power to change Stewards Department whenever necessary, but to refer the amendment back to Philadelphia for clarification. The balance of the minutes concurred with. Mo­ tion to non-concur with that part of Baltimore minutes dealing with the new Registration Rules, and to accept the balance. Mo­ tion to non-concur with Galves­ ton minutes pertaining to revert­ ing back to old transportation rules, because we are now dis­ cussing this matter throughout the entire membership before taking definite action. The rest of Galveston minutes were ac­ cepted. Motion to concur with San Juan Minutes and that the shoregang rules be covered in brief in the LOG with an ex­ planation. All other Branch minutes were accepted. The Secretary-Treasurer's report to the membership and his financial report were accepted. The Agent's verbal report was accopteti. The Dispatcher reported 455 registei-ed and 366 shipped. Motion under New Business to raise qualification for Bosun from three to five years seatime on deck. Motion lost overwhelm­ ingly. Motion carried that daily bulletins be issued during the current longshore strike for the purpose of informing the mem­ bership in this harbor of all de­ velopments. Carried. One min­ ute of silence for depai'ted Broth­ ers. Limited discussion under Good and Welfare. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:40 with 1,700 men present. 4 4 4 MOBILE—Chairman, Kimball. 52; Recording Secretary, Reyes. 45423; Reading Clerk. Fischer, 59. Motions carried to accept the New Business acted upon in other ports at the last meetings. Resolution from New York on the March of Dimes concurred in by membership. Agent read com­ munication from New York ILA agent regarding the diversion of ships from struck East Coast • ports to the Gulf. Suggestion made that bottom of the list permitmen secure temporary jobs ashore so as to ease the hardship in case the longshoremen strike. Balloting committee's report ac­ cepted. Seventeen men obligated at meeting. Question period fol­ lowed wherein members were in­ formed as to the procedure to follow in the event of a longshoremeBs strike in Mobile. Status of ships and their catagories during the strike was clarified. Trial committee re­ ported on two brothers. One man was returned his shipping card; the other was fined the sum fifty dollars for missing hiS ' . j ship. ^ �THE SEA.FA.RER.S Page Six LOG Friday, November 26. 1948 SBIPS; MINUTES AND NEWS Del Norte Crew Aroused To Action Brother Appeals For Blood To By Conduct Of Performers On Ship An �;� fo��;��:�:ove���:!���-:id boy suffering from a rare kidney disease was made to the this week by Seafarer Harvey Guenther. LOG young-·�---·-·---··-· ster, has been hospitalized in blood to the youngster will aid Barnes St. Louis Children's Hos- far more in his recovery. Although the boy has been pital for two-and-one half years Devins, Thomas the --- · and requires at least one blood hospitalized the better part of weekly to stave off his life, doctors are not discour­ the infection which attacks his aged. They have told Guenther transfusion than another blood stream. year of treatment feet Knowing that many Seafarers should see the boy on his in and around St. Louis read the and out of the hospital. Guenther, who just returned to pealed to these Brothers to give New York from a visit with the "Doctor youngster, says that his friends that so their blood Buzzy," as Tho.mas Devins is around St. Louis have aided him LOG, Brother Guenther has ap- known, dis- greatly in the demand for blood, but because the youngster needs the shake off may ease. so many transfusions, a greater number of persons giving blood Brother Guenther, who sails as Chief re- assumed Pumpman, is needed. sponsibility for the care of the The hospital is located in the child after the boy's father died heart of St. Louis and is easy to Sea­ The boy's reach from all quarters. chum of Guenther's. mother has attempted to pay the farers who want to aid the boy hospital expenses but her income is his fight for recovery need last year. The father was an old is A portion of the Del ?forte's. st ewards department, meeting held recently' aboard the Mississippi which constituted Co mpany Shipping vessel part for of the the crew, purpose of curbi,ng shipboard performers. The only right, board Cecilia Seafarers identified are the Stewardesses. Left. Mrs. Edna Johannsen. and at Cervantes. �i;a�h:ui::: ::0t)!t9t��mN���;::; ·r�c:::1;, ·;�;:: f�;:;:rYf��:!=���":!� scoring meeting the "genus gashoundus" was taken to task in _whip-like comments from the crew for behavior harm...� the only call at the hospital and state that they are giving blood for cover to sufficient not staggering expenses. "Any aid my fellow Seafarers give will be deeply appre­ can him- burden that he that says Guenther shoulder can aid, Thomas Devins. financial no for Asking Brother self, but Brothers who give their ciated," stated Guenther. 1�: 'flhe ' Voice ' ' · ·. (}f · Phe Sea ' . ·· . JIY SALTY DICK . agreed upon at a prey10us meet- job, let him have his bottle and Earl Long is not the Governcl' looked like-no, I'd better not : ing when he said, "In our meet- give his job to somebody else." of Louisiana. He's a Wiper O\. ".mention his name! ing heading south, we agreed to ,I w�nl to the Phil adelphia Sister Cervantes: "Some book- a ship heading south ... Ralph :Crew. give our brothers one chance. men are worse than tripcarders." Dominice, Jr., is not like his Hall and looked it over. I Brought up under Good and How many performances con­ think it's no:t the way it should Welfare at the meeting held on With a fast rap of the gavel old man when it comes to work. stitute a chance?" But I'll bet that within a be. The . . . constantly tired s ' He November 14 while at sea. the Chairman Tomlinson restored orshort time the Hall will look Chairman Tomlinson, speaking der and askeg . for concrete rec­ more I read the Pilot, the gladfireworks were set off by Crew­ - ful to the welfare of the • 1 as Ship 's Delegate, took the floor ommendations from the floor der I am that I am SIU. on floor the question of what to to urge each department to hold rather than the general hubbub Lonnie Akridge (cotton pk:K­ do with men who are gassed up a meeting before arriving in New of members all agreeing that the er) misses his farm in North Orleans, the purpose of which situation requires some action Car olina. He wants to get behind and unable to do thefr work. The subject, dynamite-laden to would be to figure out means of but merely dealing in general­ the plow and Beulah (his mule) much heifer Since a certain Cook left the galley of ihe rnern ber Jack Vorel, who tossed performers. At the ities. preserve har­ handling monious relations, brought forth same time Brother Tomlinson re­ The Chair then honored ·a spontaneous demonstration minded the members that the Brother Smoky Mauldin's request from the crew, all men anxious egucational pamphlet "Charges " for the floor. Brother Mauldin to sink their teeth into the sub­ outlines four methods of dealing asked that the meeting revert to ject. Hands waved in the air with gashounds: New Business and a committee and the chairman, Whitey Tom­ 1. Fine them. be formed to handle the prob- cr ews anxious to linson, was temporarily hard put to quell the bursting desire of everyone to speak at once. Chairman the outburnt Tomlinson and quelled scanning the .. 2. Suspend them. lem. 3. Put them on probation� 4. Expel them from the Union. Red Henderson, next man to Business by arother Findley was quickly adopi,e d calling for each department to hold a meeting meeting waved the floor to be given the floor, expressed the and work out a concrete program Blackie Bankston who ventured. opinion that departmental meet­ for putting an end to the prob­ the comment: "Brothers who ings have not meant as much as l�m. In particular, he cannot hold their liquor should they should. The motion. also put an end to not drink while on the ship, but pointed out, "The engine depart­ stern crackdown on ers. favor perform­ "Our Union, he said, "is in of each department dling its own beefs. han­ These beefs Membership Dick Martinez: "It is wrong for on drunks should be handled de­ men to drink on the job and it partmentally. Fine them or bring is up to us to act. Do not let it them· up on charges. We must get out of hand until Topside has to handle it." crack down." In agreement, i·eminded Scotty the . crew of Findley a Sister point likes his Johannsen: "If bottle better ATTENTION! then comments followed in staccato order: a man than his If when you you don't go find aboard . if has About tw.o years ago I lost an envelope is full of pictures E. Reyes c art oonist is about sailing the the a by mail. I'd like to thank New York ... Francis Fletschinger, BR Lei's have more of his sketches . • One Cajun (this from way back in the Lo"llis­ iana woods) asked doesn't care if he's called Curley. came one what He was and explained golfa .tell was it.' paw a shower Sez ab<>u t he: "I these .went neat dresser after a No girl who recently with luck. lots He'll of try worked ashore Wiih Suggestion: Let's have the new a a a toupee ... fellow I whom in Ohio for 13 m onths making good money. Yet he quit. Sez he, "I neeed salt air in my lungs." new inveniions!" is buy to haven't seen for a long time. He that pipe with holes for. Some one told him it refuses to ·Talked and taxes way they are, you prices might as well stay pu t During phi a I went places is . and one on I a io ihink time . . • Philadel­ few nice " Big Bill" of ihe best for . . Some :the just a ship stay 'in my I ago a man wrote that the bes.t fried oysters are in Philadelphi a. Well, I had I was be­ so many this coming oyster-crazy. iime Here's the address if you are ever in Philly: I Green Rudy's ... As long adelphia, Oyster Randolp h and CJ"5 House, Streets we are in Phil ­ linen mazuma. your again ... Dick Myrick was hook­ few ihe weekend. All bars close at tips: let ' give me Don't go ship, notify the Hall at once. ed in BA. His wife will soon fty to the States to be near him ... midnigh t Saturd ay 'Singapore won't do you any I spent a couple of days in Phil­ dead. you good. on someone and they sent it to me best seas. A telegram from Le Havre or It's your bed and you have :to lie in it. v ery been quiet. Union books reserve the last should uphold their part of the ment has a Wiper who has over­ the d iscussion of the gashound page for addresses of dl the problem. With ears burning in Union agreement. Drunks on indulged and has not performed Union Halls along the coast ... ship disobey the principles of the his duties in SIU style. The man all departments the meeting then I believe that the Delegate for SIU. We must uphold our con­ has already been logged $29 and went back into Good and Wel­ each Department should be The bottle brigade, how­ will probably be logged again to­ fare. stitution and conditions." changed after each trip. Give morrow. What good has it ever, was spared any further THE CHAIR SAYS: others a chance to do their duty. chastisement. Following a sug­ done?." The retired Delegate can act Before calling on any other gestion that the ship's library be Why pick on one man, others as adviser if the need arises. " e voice s nti their brothers to exchanged when the ship hits done as bad," chimed in ments, Chairman Tomlinson in - have Suggesti@n: We should have a port, the meeting was adjourned. Brother Barfield. traduced his sentiment to the special Christmas edition of the general discussion, by suggesting EASY. BOYS SEAFARERS LOG ... Tad Wrona a N or:te Del • the most famous coffee maker ship. A week ago I went home on the high seas., He knows his and there it was. New York Headquarters had gotten it from coffee. • So moved, a motion under New bartender, Murphy, ... Bill • If . a:re you there Sunday the a for is educa­ adelphia, and while there I saw tional-type then· go a burlesque at the Troe. I saw see the historic places, such as one fellow in the front row who Independence Hall. there and · �Fri^a^# November 29, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings BEATRICE. Sept. 28 —Chair­ man J. Barnard; Recording Sec­ retary A. Melendez. Previous minutes were accepted. The Delegates' reports were accepted. Under New Business motion car­ ried to turn over the beef about the 2nd Cook to the Patrolman. There was general discussion un­ der Good and Welfare. One min­ ute of silence was observed for Brothers lost at sea. LAKE GEOI^E!^ Oct. 10— Chairman Donald Wilson; Re­ cording Secretary Alfred W. Forbes. Minutes of previous meeting, and the repair list were accepted under Old Business. The Delegates imported- all in order and no disputed overtime. Mo­ tion tmder New Business that either the crew's washing ma­ chine be repaired or replaced up­ on arrival in the US. Motion carried that any crewmember, whether a book member or a tripcard, be allowed to make motions in the ship's meetings, Under Good and Welfare it was asked that mattresses, cots, and coats and aprcms be ordered up on arrival. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. c : cording Secretary L. Santa Ana Delegates reports were accepted WUliam SarUtle was elected Ship's Delegate. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion about the ice box, checking the fans in the crew's quarters and messroom, and the cleaning of the recreation room after games. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. XXX ROBIN MOWBRAY. Oct. 24— Chairman Barney Cuthrull; Re­ cording Secretary Fred E. Weich ert. Under Old Business the previous minutds were read and it was reported that the Chief Engineer would have scuppers installed in each comer of the recreation room deck. The water tanks would be checked and cleaned before next trip. The Deck Delegate Jannson reported 48 hours disputed overtime, and the Engine Delegate Baker re­ ported 65 hours .disputed. Mo­ tion under New Business that scuppers be installed in galley, thaw-box,' passageway, and in the laundry. Motions to have ventilating system installed in the Bosun's and Carpenter's rooms, and to put heavier hinges on the doors. - One minute of silence for departed Brothers. be ispected before payoff to de­ termine which n^ded painting. The crew wished to thank the Negotiating Committee for the new contracts and wage in­ here's alcxJOLfS "tiVne. —ibdcuj creases. One minute of silence or ar\u[ dotj — -fo remembei'- uour for departed Brothers. brothers In the mdnne hospr-f&ls. XXX Visi'-H them I-f- uou can — i-P- uou CALEB STRONG. Oct. 11— Chairman Dowd; Recording Sec­ can't", cun'te them. retary L. F. Toland. Delegates ne handshake trom a sh/pma"fe I's reports and previous minutes , as^ood as a dozen pi1Is were accepted. Motion by Sorensen. seconded by Barone. under New Business that it be optional whether a man accept transpor­ tation and get off a ship. Repair lists were discussed under Good and Welfare. One minute of sil­ ence for departed Brothers. X X X By HANK BEATRICE. Oct. 20—Chairman A. Melendez: Recording Secre­ The East Coast longshoremen's strike and the West Coast tary Juan Ramon Olive. The maritime strike 'have been powerful lessons to the SIU member­ Stewards Delegate reported dis­ ship. Fortimately, for two years we shall be sailing safely with puted overtime for taking care of our contracts, gathering strength through education and the X % X passengers which would be never-ending organizing program. We shall also be fighting, as we AZALEA CITY. Od. 17— tuined over to the Patrolman. X X X have successfully in the past, every phony move by the ship­ Chairman R. Fisher; Recording Motion carried under New Busi­ ALAWAl. Oct. 22 — Chairman Secretary G. Dunn. Deck Dele­ ness to have Yale locks installed Van Parker; Recording Secretary owners, the Coast Guard and the communists. During this twogate Bob Fisher reported some on doors leading to well deck B. Kinter. The Delegates re­ year period of contract secmrity the SIU shall continue to gain disputed overtime. Engine Dele­ and to keep the doors closed in ported on the standing of crew- many more friends among other labor unions. Our future depends gate Goodrich reported an hour Puerto Rican ports. One minute members. The Stewards Dele­ on our strength and our true trade union friends. disputed, and Stewards Delegate of silence for lost Brothers. Un­ gate reported one man left the Scotty McMenemy reported all in der Good and Welfare Brother ship in Antwerp. The meeting Talking about his last trip on a South Atlantic ship. order. Ship's Delegate Charlie Arthur Collett asked for the co­ went into New Business where a Brother Joe Barringer says that photographs must be taken Scofield reported ^that there was operation of the crew in keeping motion carried to tirni the repair for shore-leave passes in Turkey, which is the biggest spy 12 days bonus for the trip the messroom clean. It was asked list over to the Patrolman upon center in the world... The following brothers shall be receiving amounting to 30 dollars extra, that the n.essroom and pantry arrival. There was general dis­ the weekly LOG free of cost—Sam Munici of Ohio, Ronald He read the transportation clause be painted out. cussion under Good and Welfare. Babbitt of Kansas, Frank Van Dusen of Michigem, Fred Suttles of the Agreement to the mem­ One minute of silence for de­ of South Carolina, Ben Cavender of Georgia, Joseph Hall of bership to avoid confusion on parted Brothers. Alabama, Charles Brinton of Indiana, Clyde Wright of Louis­ this important matter. Under XXX New Business a motion carried EDWARD G. JANEWAY. Oct. iana, J. Dan Daniel of Louisiiana, Clyde Schmidt of Michigan, George Moon of'Texas, C. "Chuck" Welch of Pennsylvania. to instruct all Delegates to bring 20—Chairman A. Burke: Recordin a repair list and to check the ing Secretary Walter Mrozinski. X X X slopchest with the Patrolman. Previous minutes accepted. No One minute of silence for Broth­ Oldtimer Raffaele Garofalo has been anchored on the New beefs reported by the Delegates. York beach for some time. He's been working, however, which ers lost at sea. A. H. Anderson was elected makes a big difference... Here are some of the oldtimers who may XXX Ship's Delegate. Nick Bengney DEL AIRES. Get. 10—Chair­ be still in town: M. Jendrys, A. Karlomas, E. Torres, C. Torres, was elected Engine Department man E. Metros; Recording Secre­ A. Burgos, J. Pescador, C. Hunnicutt, C. Andrew, J. Auslitz, G. K. Delegate. Motion carried under tary D. Price. The minutes of Day, E. Crowell, J. Flynn, D. A. Crockett, W. J. Wolfe, P. Perrotti, New Business that a committee the previous meeting and the of three bookmembers be elected F. Spear, R. A. Marsh, T. R. Correll, G. W. Ehmsen. /Delegate's reports were accepted. to write the Hall about the new Motion under New Business by transportation, rule. The three Kelley. seconded by J. S. McRay. F. MARIONXXX Last week we read an editorial in the New York JournalDelegates were elected to serve CRAWFORD. Oct. to bring charges against a crew- 12—Chairman D. L. Yielding: Re­ on this committee. Under Good American. In our opinion it'Could have only been written by member for assaulting Oliver cording Secretary D. B. Tser- and Welfare the members were an Mot. Weaving himself a happy dream that maritime unions McCaU for no reason, and at­ mengas. __ All Departments re­ asked not to soak- their clothes in could be wiped out, he conjures up a simple solution, sure to tacking G. J. Simmons with fire ported disputed overtime. The the laundry tubs. The Steward be loved by big business and the politicians. Read these para­ ax. Carried. Motion , by Samuel, Engine Delegate reported that reported that he had insecticide graphs and wonder how such garbage journalism can be seconded by D. Price, that the the Captain had stated that all bombs and would issue, them up­ written and believed. The editorial reads—^"The most ob-vious -ship be fumigated before sign liands in the Engine Department on request. Ope minute of sil­ and surely the best solution of the grave problems besetting ing on again. A vote of thankj^ would be fired. the American maritime industries is unquestionedjly to be Motion imder ence for Brothers lost at sea. was given the Stewards Depart­ ''lew Business by Dasha. sec­ found in making the American Merchant Marine an integral ment. One minute of silence for onded by D. B. Tsermengas. and inseparable part of the country's naval establishment. The departed Brothers. Hearst Newspapers have urged for many yealrs that both the that no one pay off until all peace and the prosperity of the country demand that the beefs are settled. Motion by W. Merchant Marine be under the authority and jurisdiction of L. Trout to see Patrolman about the Navy... And the only way to accomplish this essential having the Chief Engineer order purpose is to incorporate it into the Navy, permanently and the workbench moved, from its completely." position outside the 4-8 foc'sle to XXX XXX PAUL REVERE. Cel. 8— some place back aft where men ALCOA RUNNER, OcL 24— Chairman John Flanagan; Re­ using it would not hfeep the Chairman Cremmins: Recording Our answer is that the American labor movement should im­ cording Secretary Leo Searkow- watch awake. Motion by Bow­ Sterelary Stone. The Delegates mediately work towards establishing, no matter how long it takes, ski. The Delegates reported all man to contact the Hall upon ar­ reported on the standing of the a national daily labor union newspaper... We read recently of in order. Under Old Business it rival to see about the Captain's crew and stated that there were something that could be called "butterfly fever" affecting the crew threat to fire all thiMe in the no outstanding beefs. . Motion was stated that the Patrolman of an American tanker sailing in the Caribbean. Butterflies flew Engine Department. The Stew­ carried vmder New Business not would be asked to attend a spe­ cial meeting in port conceiving ards Department was given a to sign on till all repairs are about the ship and the men complained of blisters, sores and the Steward. Under Good and vote of thanks for a job well made. , Motions to fix scuppers in high fever after a week at sea. Is it possible. Brothers? Welfare there was' discussion on done. One minute of silence for crew parage way and to paint all unlicensed quarters. There the Captain's attitude toward the departed Brothers. The Membership Speaks section begfins on was general discussion under Delegates; It was agreed that XXX BERTRAM GOODHUE. Oct. 17 Good and Welfare. One minute ho one pay off till the Patrolman Page 12. cleared the ship. The foc'sles to —Chairman G. L. Kersey: Re- of silence for departed Brothers. CUT and RUN , A'h'tixttitiii'.i.r 1'.. -ufVYl'. /A �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 26, 1948 Aided by Nurse. Metzler, Dr. Henry T. Leigh adminislers blood transfusion to Seafarer Rex Coote. Nurse Jayne Norton joins in as a igroup of Seafarers in Baltimore Marine Hospital while away some time. Around the table (left to right): Edward Janaszak, Jack Anderson, Francis Miller and Charles Simmons. Miss Davette Martin, a social service worker, looks on. Services Offered Point Up fmprovements fflade By Public Health Hospitals In US Always a matter of deep concern to the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union is the treatment accorded its members confined in the U.S. Marine Hospitals throughout the nation. During the war, and the first year of peace, the A&G District constantly called attention to the shortcomings of the Public Health institutions as part of its con­ tinuing campaign to see that sea men were brought back to health mder the most tavorable cond.. And the Union spared no punches, although its criticisms were entirely of a; constructive nature. The SIU gave, and is still giving its full cooperation to the Marine Hopitals in the interests of seamen's welfare. The SIU's firm, but fair, criticisms, have been responsible in no small degree for the change which has been noted in the inBtitutions over the past couple of years. Noteworthy improvements and advances have been- made in al- 24 Marine Hos^ Certainly vast Improvement in the treatment of seasen, a fact deadly established by the reports come in from the member^ these hospitals. They markedly different picfrom those made in the y^^gj-time years. Virtually all' Seafarers comments today contain high praise for the Marine Hospital treatment, and are especially laudatory of the doctors, nurses and other staff members, Because of the SIU's desire to better acquaint its- membership with the facilities and composi- Dr. Leigh inserts needle into arm of Seafarer G. Palsson for intravenous injection. Average cost of daily treatm^t per patient in Baltimore Marine Hospital is $5.75. tion of the Marine Hospitals eif their dlapoaal, Union representatives in aU ports are visiting institutions in their areas. They are talking with the administrative officers, the staffs and the Seafarer patients and they are taking photographs, Among the first to report were Baltimore and Mobile, whose resuits appear on this and the following three pages. Reports on Marine Hospitals in other ^lU (Continued on "Page 9) SIU memBer Ralph Frey doesn't look so unhappy having his temperature taken by Nurse Norton. As a matter of faet. who would? Some of the nursing staff of the Baltimore Hbspital. In front row (left to right): Mrs. Gladys Guydes, Head Nurse Jennie Martell, and Miss Ruth Buzolski. Second row: Miss Caro­ lyn Cullen, Mrs, Rose Martin, Mrs. Lorraine Grush and Mrs. Martha Gamel. �THt S E A F A Rt R S L O G Fxldaj' Neramber 26, 1948 Page Nine Seafarers Assured Of First-Rate Care :VJ| L . C. Moll, another Seafarer requiring a transfusion, is minis­ tered to by Dr. Nunzio J. Carrozzo, of the ho^ital staff. Chow at the Baltimore institution is ample and well-prepared. Hosiiitalized Seafarers about to enjoy a noon meal are (seated around table. left to right): S. S. Wilson, Tom Laney, Rex Coote.'^G. Palsson, C. Moll and W. Wilcher. Second Largest Institution Of Its Kind Treats More Than 33,000 Patients Yearly Transfusion is giVen to W. Wilcher by Mrs. Echelberger, a technician at the Baltimore Marine Hospital. (Continued from Page 8) ports will appear in subsequent issues. When it comes to cooperation with the local institution, the Baltimore Branch's activity has been outstanding. Of the Baltimore SIU's cooperation. Dr. John L. Wilson, Chmcal Director of the Marine Hospital in that port, says: "The ScBfarers Inlemalional Union has been extremely cooperative with this Hospital, and during the past three years has contributed a large portion of the blood for the hospital's blood bank. The Administration of this hospital wishes to take this public opportunity to again thank this Union for its cooperation." Largely responsible for the suecess of the Baltimore Hospital m treating its patients is the emphasis it lays on good medical care and courtesy to the patients, "That is the spirit with which the entire staff operates," Dr. wiigon says. "There is a definite attempt made to treat each patient as an individual and give the best treatment that medical science has to offer." .pj^g Baltimore Hospital is well g^jted to achieve the objective stressed by the institution's clinical director. The second largest Marine Hospital in the nation (Staten Island in New York is the largest), Baltimore has 500 beds, which are occupied by an average of 404 patients a day. its staff treats all general medical conditions, except tuberculosis and mental disease, large out-patient departments are maintained, one in the Hospital and one in the Customs House in downtown Baltimore. Baltimore's Marine Hospital, a seven-story building completed in 1934 at the cost of one million dollars, has -six Poors of wards and one floor for private rooms, Ur, j_ F. Van Ackeren, medical officer in charge, heads a total gtaff of 445. The medical staff jg composed of 40 doctors and joS nurses, who treat patients in each of the following services: surgical, medical, tumor, urological, pathological, dental and eye, ear, nose, and throat, Adjunct facilities to these treatment services are an out­ standing X-ray department for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, a well-stocked pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy .and . a ~competent • , record ° service A new and modem laboratory, staffed by specialists in their respective fields, rounds out^ the hospital's medical facilities. Handling the human side of things at the Baltimore Hospital is a capable, conscientious and sympathetic social service de­ partment, directed by Miss Car­ oline Diggs. According to figures supplied by Dr. Wilson, the average length of stay for each patient is 16 days. The Baltimore institution ministers to more than 25,000 out-patients and between 8,000 and 9.000 in-patients during a year. Hospital functionaries say they would like to increase entertain­ ment and diversional activities for the patients, and Dr. Wilson points out that in future plan­ ning it is hoped that more space will be provided for recreational facilities. Although expanded entertain­ ment opportunities would be un­ doubtedly more than welcome to inost seamen in the Baltimore hospital,, it appears that any man who can figure on being restored to health in the average 16 days cited by Dr. Wilson will probably not fret on that score. I The physicians who make up the medical staff of the Baltimore Marine Hospital. Fourth from the left in front row is Dr. J. F. Van Ackeren. medical officer in charge of the hospital. Of 445 total personnel. 40 are doctors. * i .• '•."•V-'-.f- •i'V!,'"-' •,b'. ;• �Page Ten THE SEAF A RBRS v LOG Friday. November 26, 1848 Mobile Hospitars Treatment Of Seamen Among Seafarers being treated at Mobile Marine Hospital is Clarence Haffner, who sustained' a broken leg on a ship during a storm at sea. He has good words for the Hospital staff. ^ Seafarer H. R. Lowman has be^n in the. Mobile Hospital because ox a broken ankle since Aug. 17. He says doctors and nurses are excellent and especially praises Drs. Dagovich and Herihey; who are attending him. Cheerful Service By Capable Persoaael Coatribates Greatly To Rapid Recoveries ji Mobile's Marine Hospital is a beautiful, three-story, white structure, who^ en­ trance is at the. corner of St. Anthony and Bayou Street's. Its appearance is befitting art institution that provides first-class medical treatment, administered with patience , and understanding by the entire staff. Ask any Seafarer who has been a patient in the Mobile Marine Hospital and the cl^ces are ninety-mne^ to one ^ recent visit, to the Hostell you- that theres representative was no: better treatment io be had . v , anywhere. accompanied by two Seafarers, M f +V, 1, W. Alexander, Rjesponsible for the praise- who took photos of hospitali^d TT '"T?" T., ? obtaimng interst^^headed by Dr. Porter, the views and date that would be of Ti membership-as is psisted by a_ staff of phys^ a whole. Cross, which makes weekly visits to the Hospital, Band concerts and stage shows gjygn periodically in the rec^gation hall. Outstanding support in the entertainment field has ^^e Mobile local of the AFL American Federation of Musicians, who: have given sevfor the patients. Seafarer John Week, OS, is all smiles as he accompanies Mrs. J. A. Thetford, Red Cross representative, on her rounds of the hospitaL ^te N G nfffneV COSTS UP •n^i 1 1.+^ TT T TT- 1 ' /I T' down, offered the visiting _ • /" ' Seafarers their full cooperation. The Mobile Marine Hospital, E. 'Hamill, and two dentists, Drs. -D .u i j .u . n Allen Perkins and Earl Davis. ^ . Brothers learned that all Bkg the others throughout the hands m the Hospital were un- „ation, is conducted by the U. S. ' >HAS EVERYTHING animous m their praise of the pubijg Health Service. With the The Hosoital's medical nerson accorded them by the broadening of the'scope of the ine Hospital s meaicai person doctors, nurses, aids and social Hosnitel's work in recent vears nel is rounded out by a dorps of cgrvigp Hospital s woric m recent years, 20 registered nurses, a varying ' the cost of treatment has shot but large number of nurses' aids Proofs that the cpurtray up. and approximately twenty order- shown to patients is no fieeting T^g approximate cost per palies; These figures vary with in. the Mobile Hospital was tient for each dav'6 treatment is the needs nf the moment. shown by the fact that those close to six dollars. The govemEverything necessary to give ^1^° l^ave been m the h^pital mgnt bears this cost and no seamen the finest medical service charge is made to men of the . available is on hand at the in- ! giving praise to the American merchant marine., stitution,. including X-ray and However, foreign shipowners' vocational therapy. The HospiPUBLIC SUPPORT must pay that amount for their tal has its own laundry system, seamen. canteen and recreation rooms, .^evisitm^ The cost of treatment, howThere is a spacious, ^eU-kept J^at the Ho^i^^^ ^ ^ indication of the lawn surrounding the building facilities are ample and are de- QUOJ:^ treatment. Bv confor ore of convaLrcing pai" aSSST sfmil "r pleaaanUy for the patients. treatment in private hospitaie The major portion of the treat- Besides the recreation room, would' nm close to $10 per day. ment given seamen in Mobile is there is a fairly well-stocked After making their rounds last done through the facilities of the library, books for which are fur- ^gg^^ the visiting Seafarers obHospital's out-patient and dental nished by various civic and wel- served that "all in alL the Modepartments. At times there are fare organization. hile Marine Hospital is not a bad as many as a hundred seamen. Several Mobile groups are ex-* place for seamen needing drymany of them Seafarers, using tremely active in making the docking for a spell." tl^ facilities. patients stay in the hospital more ti,- i,«n Like those in other SIU ports, than jusj a dreary wait until sLson eomina on it would the Mobile Marine Hoapltal ia 'heir health ia restored. Visited weekly by a Umon Hos- Some of the groups cboperat- hands would make it a point to pital Patrolman, who brings the ing with the Hospital in attain^ pay to their Union Brothers in Brothers Eriine Smith (left) and V. NL Henries, i^th Union members " their weekly ing this objective are the Cath- a visit to the itearest hospital. It general medical p^epts, are coming around fine. They say benefits; man, copies of the LOG die Maritime Club, the Seamen's would certainly cheer thbm up. and other, material of interest. Bethel, and the American Red they saii J^d they're right! they have no hoe| wUh the treatment they are getting. t.. • �'FMday< November 26. 1948 THESE A F A RE R S LOG Page Eleven Wins High, Praise From SIU Patients • I Doing their part to . help restore seamen to health in Mo­ bil* Marine Hospital are the three members of the nursing staff in photo at upper left. From left to right: Miss Barnett. RN; Miss Hodges, nurses' aide, and Mrs. Rodgers, RN. Talking to SIU representative in photo upper right is William Richardson, who is receiving treatment for suspected polio condition which developed in Antwerp while he wds serving as volunteer orgMdse* aboard the SS Radketch. Dr. Ryan and Nune Taylor rate his all-out approval. The Mobile Hospital lists have shown Bro­ ther A. C. McAlpin's name since April of this year. Above is SIU member Jerry Pettaway. who entered the Mobile Hospital a couple of weeks ago with a fractured foot. v-'Ji .v;- .-i ' k- • "'.Si 1 I'M • 'A ^ A''k Seafarer C. E. Glover, who has been in the Mame Hospi­ tal for four months, gets a visit from, a Union representative.. -Treatment given seamen "there compares favoi^ably with the best, he says. All the patients in Mobilei Hospital have high praise for Mrs. Mills, nurse's aide, for her kiiidness and considera­ tion. She's the wife of an SHI member. •Ar^\ Brother Lew Smith, SIU oldtimer, has been in the Hospital only about a week, but he's frank, nevertheless. He says chow could be improved a bit as to quality and quantity. He finds everything okay, otherwise. �mmj Page' Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 26, 1946 MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS ' Master's Outdated Contract Sore Spot To Ranger Crew INJUNS IN THE MODERN AGE Feels New Crop Of Bosuns Will Make For Beefs To ihe Editor: the States it is another matter. Speaking of arguments, I'd I've heard that my article of To the Editor: like to say that personal argu­ last September appeared in the Why stick out your neck? I LOG. At least one friend thought ments, mixed with drink at the payoff are bad business. Such just came up from New Orleans, it interesting. I've been wonder­ and it seems that since the last ing about other opinions on this "drinking exercises" blacken the good name of the Union. raise everyone with three years review of our bauxite trip. -SHORT-CHANGED sea time is sot on shipping Bo­ We are on our way from Mo­ Our new two year agreement sun. bile to New Orleans now. Our last run was an average trip is the strongest contract yet. But If we aren't careful this is go­ with the exception of the relief Alcoa clips our wings for about ing to get us a beef from our Captain. We will sure welcome forty bucks per month. Port companies, as many of these boys back Captain Perry, our regular stores are handled by shore are shipping Bosun for the first Skipper. He is a good person gangs, with next to nothing paid time and can't do their job as it and usually lets the boys have the crew on this. All work on should be done. Most of them a sizable draw, which makes a the boxes is within routine are waiting for Liberty ships. hours. And shore gangs sougee big difference on a trip. The fellows who have been sail­ On this last run Captain Orb- and paint the quarters. ing Bosun since the wages were rin, who reads from an out-dated These clarifications of the new almost the same as AB, are forc­ While Brother I. H.^ Pepper visited the roundup in agreement book, couldn't read agreement pack a lot of power, ed to take bigger ships and thus black on white. I'd pointed out but with prices where they are, Pendleton, Oregon, recently, he snapped this picture of four make less money and have more to him that a hot lunch was we're stuck unless we temper squaws with their mounts. Ten to one the motorcycles are headaches than they would called for at the 9 P.M. lunch down the companies wa_y of otherwise have. Indians. period. Five minutes later he thinking and acting. Here's the way I see it: You decreed that coffee and cold All rearranging of dry stores can be the best damned., sailor sandwiches were all our agree­ or meats for inventory is over­ that ever stepped aboard a scow, time, as well as de-frosting and ment called for. His, maybe! but that doesn't mean that you cleaning of boxes. We must have "You'd better see the Patrol­ are a good Bosun. Sometimes a first call, ahead of the shoreman," was my reply. Arguments man may not be too good a sail­ gangs, on the handling of stores avail a Delegate nothing at sea, or, but knows how to handle for the voyage that are deliver­ To the Editor: but when the ship gets back to •When it comes to alcholics, men and get work out of them. ed to the ship. Not to store our these doctors have patience that He's a pretty good Bosun. own ships is asking for the gun. Although I am not a member would tax a saint. Often they SIU Sportsman This ship has passed annual of your Union, I would like to are discharged after being ' This may bring an argument, inspection. All repairs have been commend you for the article straightened out and given their but it is time something was completed, new; ' mattresses and about the Ellis Island Hospital. bearings, only to be back in the said. A man may sail on Deck pillows have been received, the It made me remember the aid I hospital again in a matter of for twenty years and never be hull sand-blasted, and welding received while there. ^ any good as a Bosun. Yet an­ days. and painting done. With a clean other man may spend two or. I, for one, will never be able The nurses are swell, too. I three years on Deck, and make ship and a fifty percent new to pay the debt I owe to those will never forget Mrs. Logan crew, we are anticipating a good fine doctors for restoring me to and her contageous smile. Mrs. a swell Bosun. A good deal more trip. comes with a Bosun's job than In closing I would like to re­ health. Like all humans, who Ed. Sullivan also gave us the the latest $25 raise, so think it forget fast as soon as they, get mind you that spot-sougeeing is best of treatment. I could go on over before you throw in your routine work — and some men well, I never returned to thank forever thanking such wonderful card. You may still be better off should remember that "cleanli­ these doctors for being so kind people. sailing as AB by letting the, boys to me. ness is next to Godliness!" If you can find space in your that have had the headaches for The one who will live in my paper, I would sure appreciate it so long keep them a while long­ James B. Elliolt memory for a long time to come if you would publish this letter. er. is Doctor Theodore Branfman. Crew Praises Clifton Coates Russell E. Bamett His skill and kind words sure Norfolk Branch came in handy when things were AFOUNDRIA'S CLEAN-UP SQUAD For Support the darkest for me. I witnessed a miracle while I To the Editor: was over there. A young Coast As members of the SIU and Sam Vandal, long-time mem­ as crewmembers of the SS Ro- Guardsman came in whose only ber of the SIU, demonstrates sario. Bull Line, we would like means of getting around was in the manner in which he peisses to express our thanks to the a wheel chair. Ten months later, his time while ashore. Here Agent and Patrolmen of the Nor­ when I met this young fellow he draws a bead with his folk Branch for their fine at­ again, he was back on his feet high-powered .22 rifle. tempt to secure us transporta­ and in school. tion in our recent beef. Although we didn't get the REPORTS HEAVY dough, it certainly is good to CALL ON LOGS know that our representatives BA BAR W:" :" ' constantly fight for what we IN syi,' f know are the best conditions in To ihs Ediisr: maritime history. Thanks again to our Norfolk I am very pleased to acknowl­ edge receipt of several issues of Branch. The crew of the the LOG. There has been a great demand for them by sea­ SS Rosario men visiting this dock, and I will be very much obliged if you will continue sending them to me here in Buenos Aires.' Send in the minutes of It might help members coming your ship's meeting to the down this way if you would put New York Hall. Only in that a notice in the paper letting way can the membership act them know that I will have them Satn sits in his boat stillon your recommendations, available—as long as they last— fishing for bass in' Greenwood and then the minutes can be at this bar. Lake, New Jersey. Sam's quite printed in the LOG for the a sportsman. He belongs to With weapons in hand and togged appropriately for the Jose Sansin, Proprietor benefit of all other SIU the Rod and Gun Club and oceasioni cr^wnrnnhers of the Afoundria prepare to attack American Bar crews. heads for the great outdoors the l^lidiMdik atid decks with soap and water. In front, left Hold those shipboard meet­ (Ed. Note: We are increasing whenever he is in from a to right—George Burk, Deck Maintenance; CapUto, OS; and ings regularly, and send your bundle to 25 copies per Tim Holt, AB. Middle row—O. Bodden, AB; William Morreale, trip. His latest ship was the those minutes in as soon as week. Should' this not be Alcoa Ranger, where he served Deck Maintenance; John Bergeria, OS. Back row—^"Senator possible. That's the SIU wayl enough to fill the' deifiand, let Claghom" Scvads6n, Deck Maintenance. as Night Cook-Baker. us know.) CoNiNiends Log For Articfe On Ellis Island Hospital -• Send Those Minutes �THE SEAFARERS Friday. Novamber 26, 1946 LOG Takin' A Breather On Human Understanding road and be a friend to man." We all can do with a little un­ Under the heading of "Human derstanding when the going is Understanding" one could cover tough. And the prevailing times a million pages and subjects if are tough for sure. So we all can gone into with an open and in­ do our share in letting a bit of tellectual mind. sunshine enter into the lives of But begging your pardon, dear others less able to resist the de­ friends and readers, I am far pression forced upon them by from being intellectual. Nor does circumstances beyond their con­ my mind have more than an trol. average understanding of my Before condemning our neigh­ fellow man. I am the man next bors, we would do well to try to to you on a bus or a street car, understand the reasons for their or banging your shoulders while actions, and to analyze their Shot taken in late summer rooting for the hometeam. I am point of view. We would then, shows Worth Pittman, crewfhe fellow who told you how to perhaps, be able to forgive and member of the Nathaniel Pal­ find the shuttle to Grand Cen­ at the same -time unearth faults mer, taking it easy between tral or the beach train, or sat of our own. work stints. Pittman and fel­ next to you in the movies. So come on fellows! A smile low workers put the Palmer I cry when you cry, laugh here and a greeting there brings in SlU-shape after it had rested in a boneyard for sev­ when you laugh. Sometimes I .out the sunshine everywhere. John Wunderlich eral months. am happy and content, at other times sad and depressed; but at all times I am the perfect image of you—the average American in the street. To the Editor: these people are bound with us to fight for better conditions for That is the reason I consider Although Union mindedness is the common good of laboring myself competent and able to talk to you. These few printed strong aboard ship, there are men. times when it seems to be for­ words are my medium. In any just beef, we Seafarers gotten by some of our fellow give our support to any bonaThe world is quite bitter and hard at times—especially if you members when they go ashore. fide organization in its attempt are lonesome and believe your­ Here is an incident that was to exterminate the chiselers and self forgotten by alL^A cheerful noticed recently on a dock in the sweatshops -that operate under the guise of business. Yet when smile from a stranger is an en­ port of Tampa, where several ormous psychological boost. It, the occasion arises when we need makes the day appear brighter taxi cabs were waiting for sea­ support, how can we expect men. One of these taxis had a at once. such support from fellow union­ sign on it which could not easily INEXPENSIVE FEELING ists whom we have not encour­ be mistaken which read, "LucilA little courtesy when crowd­ les Taxi—Union Cab, Local 79. aged by patronizing their busi­ nesses? ing into an already fully packed Yet this taxi was by-passed by subway car relieves the tension. It is necessary, therefore, that So will a remark at the right some of our brothers who en­ moment. A "good morning" here, gaged another, whose operator we be union-minded at all times. a "hello" there—why not? It neither belonged to a union nor Strong, clean unionism is the foundation upon which rests the does not cost you a nickel, and operated on a union basis. it brings a lot of goodness into cornerstone of solidarity, which It certainly is a good ^nd your own soul when you are an­ is absolutely essential to the swered with appropriate greet­ healthy sign to see a union label maintenance of a strong and ings. or sign displayed by any union united front throughout the One of the greatest poems that operator or any business. Be it a I ever read goes: "Let me live ginmill, barber shop or any whole labor movement. Arthur J. Browne in a house by the side of the other union shop. We know that j To the Editor: Says Don't Leave Unionism On Ship Maffie's Pen Depicts Imaginary Shipboard Scene Page Thirteen Woody Chronicles Tidbits From San Juan Social Life To the Editor: on an article that I am sure will be welcome. In the very near There is plenty of activity future it should be in the LOG around the San Juan Hall. Ship­ office. ping and voting is heavy. Some of the Brothers are jumping off ANOTHER STARTER of one ship and on to another Brother L. "Pope" Colon, who right away. It reminds me of lost his race horse about a year the old circus cry: "Here today ago, is back in San Juan. He is and gone tomorrow!" Anybody not looking for a ship right else want one? I mean a job. If away. He is trying to buy an­ so, come on down! other race horse. Better luck I feel sorry for that Latin this time. Pope! from Manhattan, Johnny Sulli­ Was outside of Maltilde's Bar van, who by now is up in the as usual with the gang the other cold country oiling winches on day. No one can get in the place the Liberty ship Rosario. Good except Maltilde and "Red" Mor­ luck, Johnny. We expect you gan. The bar is very small and back soon. Maltilde is very large, so the All hands here are expecting boys and girls sit outside. When three other characters back on it rains all hands scramble onto the beach any day now. The trio a neighboring porch where, if of Vince ''Blackie" Kane, Bob the wind is right, they can stay Tompkins^ and "Boy Smokum almost dry. Pipe" Lincoln. Brother Dario Rios, the chief Brother Johnny Benedict just cook, is in San Juan after spend­ shipped out on the Wild Ranger, ing a couple of weeks with his after three weeks of beach­ family in Mayaguez. He states combing. He claims he enjoyed there are six SIU members on his stay here. Brother Benedict the beach there. Brother Rios got off the Rosario, and just hails from New Orleans. dropped in to vote. All hands have been yelling Those of us on the Election for the LOG lately. The last is­ Committee were moved I'ight sue we've received is that of the smack in the doorway of the 15th of October. They have been Agent's office on meeting night, reading and re-reading the for the Hall is so small there was bound copies and back issues in no other place. Now, between the Hall. Some like the pictures the Agent and the Dispatcher best, others like the little trying to get around, we are be­ sketches that accompany the ar­ ing moved around like Mexican ticles, and—oh well!—the whole jumping beans—with no room to LOG from first to last page is j ump! enjoyed. But as I've said before, "Keep We finally put the whip to Red her steady as she goes." Spurlock. H« is now working "Woody" Lockwood jj.. A Seaman's Requiem By AUSSIE SHRIMPTON He lay dead on the cold iron deck and stared at the lead grey skies, With never a friend to mourn him or a hand to close his eyes. "Yeah, he's dead," was all they said, "sure dead *n' there he lies." The Mate came aft at seven bells to give him the last overhauling, "Just lash him up an' stow him neat in six foot o'tarpauling. An', Chips, look hvely there—the barometer's a faUing." rs J! 1 So they carried him up and laid him down with many a heave and jerk. And dumped him deep in the grey green sea where the tiger shark do lurk; "Sure it's tough about 'im," the guys did say, "but who's to do 'is work?" My Last Desire By BENNO ZIELINSKI Lacking actual inspiratibn for a highly dramatic shipboard scene. Seafarer-artist Norman Maffio ze&orted to his imagination for the above view of two crewmembers as they might appear trimming vents aft aboard the Santa Clara Victory if she were struck by a sudden squall in the Atlantic. When my heart once stops to beat Carry my remains, to the open sea— There lower me down into eternity. There let me dream while the silent waves roll On the treasure-strewn dimes in submarineland Where mermaids dance to Neptime's band Neath the crossroads to foreign countries. There—deep—the sun never pierces the gloomThere I'll sway gently to the tide of the moon. a �•"' "'•:: ^">1 Page Fourteen T KESEAF A RE RS Makes Ore Line Criiise, Reports Favorably On Crew LOG TEE CBATEAU IN RAS TANtjRA Tti^i IVoTMibw aSi 1941 ^ V 'l Claims Bar . tj In San Juan ' Destroys Logs Mike (Slumber King) Boris, the Mad Russian, is a swell guy and To the Editor: Well, here we are again, on our he is working for the crown of return trip to Baltimore from Rip Van Winkle. He has just Please discontinue sending Cruz Grande, Chile. about enough time in now to rate that bundle of LOGS each "vyeek Things were kind of tough on as champ. Really this is one of to the Pennsylvania Bar at 52 the beach, so, having heard that the most orderly Stewards DeCavadanga Street, Parada 2/1/2, these Ore runs were a seaman's partjnents I have been with. San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the nightmare, I though this would following reasons: Dominic Di Maio is Bosun and be a good time to try one of a damned good one at that, but First, the owner has been them and see what a seaman's- he went and took unto himself a seen by several SIU men, who nightmare looked like. wife. Well, Nick, may all of your live in that neighborhood, dump­ This is my second trip, and I troubles be those little ones! Nat ing the LOGS in the garbage think the run is not too bad. Of Muse, the Electrician, with his can as soon as they arrive. ' course they wouFd never do for guitar gives us a little hillbilly Second, others, including my­ the overtime boys—there is very music, accompanied by the voice self, have tried to get a LCKJ The subject of many letters and articles in the LOG of little of that. Then, there is no of J. Sheets, AB. It's very inter­ from the Pennsylvania Bar af­ late, picture shows the seamen's club in Ras Tanura. Picture liberty on them either, with one esting. Jose Hernandez and Wip­ ter having actually seen them was taken by Sidney Lipschitx, crewmember of the LMce night (and once in a great while er F. A. Gonzales give us sam­ delivered, but were refused. George. Men seen on the porch are Seafarers from the two nights) in Baltimore. ples of Spanish voice—the guitar I would further advise—and I Lake George. On the Chile end you pull speaks Spanish, also. It is very think that the others who live right into the dock and start cheering. here will bear me out—that all loading. As a rule not over six Our old friend, Thomas Mack, SIU men stay away from the hours later you are out and on Oiler, is trying to ape Clark Pennsylvania Bar in the future your way back to Baltimore. for reasons too numerous to What the hell.' It is a lot better Gable, I think. He must leave mention. than being on the beach—here I many broken hearts on the beach —but he is a swell fellow to Name Withheld eat! CO-2. It is called "Ansul" and is The Stewards Department is know. The Quartermasters are a To the Editor: (Ed. Note: How about it, • harmless in all ways to humans headed by B. L. Bobbins, that old fine bunch of boys. Deck En­ I have been on the beach for and cargo. A little investigation Pennsylvania Bar? The LOG gineer Ramon Rozpedowski is a son of the two Carolinas. He runs a year now and have retired my is open for your statement. the Department, tool He goes out busy bee who is always on the book. My wife and I have a baby by the SIU might disclose this If any of the rest of the mem­ to be worth promoting in the in­ bership have comments on of his way to try and please, and ball. So with a crew like this you girl. I'm just making out by is on the ball and a jolly good working as an electrician at Pan terest of shipboard safety. this, write a letter to the fellow. The Chief Cook, Louie have something to be proud of. American Airways here in Paul Fernandez LOG.) Rowe, is tops in my book — a FEW GRUMBLES Miami. swell fellow to work with and a We have the Transport Work­ The food is good, well prepar­ RIGHT AT HOME ON THE CAPE NOME good cook. ers Union (CIO) representing us. The Second Cook and Baker, ed, and well balanced. But, hell's It is in about as bad shape as the Joe (Paddy) Padelsky, is a won­ bells, if we didn't have a few NMli. The majority of the offi­ derful Baker. The results of his grumbles and growls we would cials are accused of being com­ work just melt in your mouth not feel right. There are no per­ mies, and there is a good deal of when you eat it! He is also a formers, for word was passed fighting among themselves. On along that gashounds would not nice fellow to get along with. The top of this, another CIO Union Galley . Utility (or Chief Pot be tolerated. So far, I haven't is attempting a raid. Wrestler) is W. G. (Pop) Rennie, seen any brass wearing horns. With contract negotiations your old friend—^no comments! They look like humtins to me. coming on, things don't look so I believe that with my years MESSMEN MASTERS good. I try to convince the men of experience I can speak with Steve Burskey, Dave Barrett, that it would be best to throw and Joseph Clevenger are mess- authority when I say a crew is all the commies out, along with men, and they are the best that on the ball as this one is. There the raiders, and get started all you can find anywhere. Jose Her­ has been very little trouble, and over again. However, with the nandez the BR, is trying his to my way of thinking the only number'of company stiffs and hand at poetry — but it is in way to build a good Union is to phonies in the outfit, it is sur­ Spanish. The Steward Utility, fulfill your obligations — then prising that they have a union at you will see how easy it is to get a new contract. That is what all. Thanks LOG I have seen a dry-powder makes the SIU the outstanding type fire extinguisher demon­ For Helping Union of the Sea. A ehain is no strated by Pan American Air­ stronger than it's weakest link. To Contact Son ways that is far superior to Let us try to help our weak To the Editor: sisters along. Do not condemn, This is just a line to thank you but let us try to educate. Always ELECTRICAL UNION Taken while the 'Cape Nome was loading tobacco for for publishing my request of Oc­ remember that the permits of to­ REQUESTS USE Scotiud, Ireland and England in Wilmington. North Carolina, tober 22 in your "personals" col­ day are the bookmen of tomor­ Seafarers J. Davis, Baker; Broodway. Chief Cook; and Louis OF 'SEAFARE' umn asking my son William row. Just because you are for­ Aiken, Pantryman, look pretty for Uncle Otto Pruessler's tunate enough to have a book To the Editor; Gooden to contact me. c4tm©ra= He read the notice and got in does not give you the right to I would like to secure per­ touch with me. Everything is all violate the rules and regulations. mission from your cartoonist, right again. I am very grateful Always remember that the per­ Eddy Smith, to reproduce one of mits have their eyes on you. It for the aid you have given me. North and South Pacific, Indian, is up to every one to be a credit his recent cartoons. The car­ To the flditor: Mrs. Mary Gooden toon which I saw appeared in Arctic, and Antarctic Oceans. to the SIU, not a liability. Your article listing the "Seven Perhaps the American College Yours for a better and strong­ the SEAFARERS LOG of Oc­ Seas" interested me so much tober 29. Riding The Trail Dictionary (mentioned "in your er SIU! that I did a little investigating It was the cartoon, "Seafare;" on my own. As I read it, I recall­ article) listed them under Eng­ W. G. (Pop) Rennie where the fellow talks so much ed naming the seven seas back lish Phrases in the back of the in the barroom but when he in my school days; but like those book as I found was done in the Drydocked Member should talk on the union meeting queried on the subject, I, too, Winston Dictionary— Encyclope­ hall floor, he has nothing to had forgotten. dic Edition. Asks Shipmates say. I think it is excellent and Before beginning my investi-' So, Brothers Viken and MackTo Pay Visit believe that an enlarged copy lin were absolutely correct. I posted in the union office may >gation, hewever, I met unexpect­ hope this will clear up the ques­ To the Editor: be of value to some members. . edly (and I thought luckily) a tion of who has "sailed the Seven You can just bet your last I hope you will be kind former professor of English who Seas," and who has not. buck that I am still anchored enough to grant me permission said that "sailing the Seven Mary Vanderburg Seas" referred to those seas down. In fact, I am drydocked to have it reproduced. along the .China Coast. Pai E. Damiaai over here at the Staten Island He told me to look at a map, Local Umon 363, Hospital for a new stem bear­ when I tried to name the seas in International Brotherhood of ing, but should be ready for that area, but he didn't volunteer Electrical Workers sea in a couple of weeks. to name them! He seemed to Check lha slop chest boOrangMturg, N.. Y. Ray White was" in today with have more important things on fore yoiur boat sails. Make . (Ed. Note: "Seafare" the LOGS. He's a popular man his mind at the time. Though At right, Pete, the Steward with the boys here. If any of winging your way.) sure that the slop chest con- . possessing the rare talent of re­ of the Shawnee Trail, Navy the boys who know me have partee, it looks like he was tains an adequate supply of tanker welcomes aboard a new time between calls I wish they caught with his wits down. all the things you o^e liaMO^ crewmember. Ship made a trip would take a run over here. It I referred to B\ink and Wagto need. If it doesn't, call the to Hamburg and back to New gets lonesome. I am on the nail's Dictionary and found un­ Union Hall immediately. York. Pic by John Clamp, sixth floor, Ward 6F. der "seas-rthe seveir seas," list­ Wiper. N. J. Moore ed: North and South Atlantic, : . ..'"."'i *'•To ihe Editor: Ex-Member Tells Of Battle Within CIO Airport Union Reader Rows'Across 'Seven Seas' fii'} I lir; W': Check It—But Good ... �y i/iri r H E S E A F A R E R S- LO G Friiay. Novenibei; 26,11948 Page Fifledn Iflobile Shipping Hits Low Point PERSONALS Say Vacation Pay Not Lost, By CAL TANNER Rule Provides Job Security ROBERT L. MILLER Write to Mrs. Shirley Wessel, MOBILE—Shipping slid to a crack down on this modern Cap­ Seamen's Church Institute, New new low for this port during the tain Bligh. This, no doubt, to them, would York. (Continued from Page 16) Sign-ons for the week were past week. Although six vessels endanger what they fondly re­ % % % . were paid off, there were only the Clipper, Monarch of the Seas, want that type of trip, because fer to as "greater security." GEORGE BOWEN both on continuous articles and ' three sign-ons, including the two of the transportation rule, he We close this letter with the R. HICKS the Maiden Creek, which is • ships on continuous articles. simply does not throw in for it. earnest request that all Seafar­ Contact Anna Burchick, 517 There are, of course, isolated The Alcoa Clipper came in scheduled for a tilp that will in­ ers, when the time comes, vote from her 17-day passenger run clude calls at six coast ports and Cathedral St., Baltimore 1, Md., cases where it is impossible to in favor of the transportation regarding her brother. secure such information, but to the Islands, while the John W. four Meditterfanean ports. rule as it now stands. Several Seafarers are in drythese are so very rare that they 3; 4, Cullen, also of Alcoa, completed cannot be considered in making As active sailing men of the^ DANIEL A. HUTTO . a bauxite run and then headed dock at the Mobile Marine Hos­ SIU and Seafarers of long stand­ pital at this moment. Among for the layup. Communicate with Mrs. W. L. over-all policy. ing, we ask that this letter be them are J. B. Tucker, William ,. The remainder of the payoffs Hutto, R No. 1, Box 63, Brooks- One thing to us, too, which published in its entirety. is particularly significant is the were Waterman jobs: the Mon­ Ross, W. H. McKinney, C. E. ville, Fla. Important. (Signed by 30 Bookmembers) fact that nearly 100 percent of arch of the Seas, in from Puerto Deloach, A. Smith, R. C. David­ 4< 4son, C. Glover, R. Moillanen, W. the men ashore are in favor of (Ed. Note: The above let­ Rico; the Antinous, back from a VICTOR A. COVER the present rule. Most objection ter has been printed in its en­ European run; the Warrior, re­ Richardson, and K. Tarker, Ann Lee, 722 E. Lonneta Ave., comes from men aboard ships. tirety because there may be Quite a few oldtimerrs are turning from a trip to Mediter­ Glendale 5, Calif., is anxious If the matter could be checked some basis, however uninten­ ranean ports, and the Maiden around the beach, and if you to hear from you. were in Mobile the past week thoroughly, we venture to say tional, to the brothers' claim Creek, back after a round of you probably would have run in­ ft » » that a large percentage of those that too much space has been ports in Europe. WHITEY or DOTTY GANN men aboard ships who are either given letters opposed to the All payoffs for the week were to a few of these Brothers: W. Tracy, B. Clay, E. Vitou, D. Get in touch with William C. writing their "objections to their rule. However, it will be im­ smooth, with the exception of Walker, W. L. Dunlop, M. Cut­ (Reds) Hall, in care of the SIU, security being taken away," or possible in the future to de­ the Maiden Creek, skippered by ler, C. Stringfellow, W. H. Ham14 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, Md. agitating other members of the vote so much space to one Capt. Morgan Hiles. This scow by, N. Larson, J. T. Tighe, W. H. crew to write them, have been letter. In addition, it is neces­ ft ft ft was fouled up a little by dis­ BILL WORMACK aboard for a long period of time sary that all future letters on puted overtime, but everything Graddick, and R. Schwarz. JOE FERNANDEZ and in the large part are afraid was straightened out with the WATCHING STRIKE Please get in touch with O. that the rule as it now is may the subject be restricted en­ Patrolman securing payment of The local labor scene is quiet Sikes, care of New York Hall, break up their "friendly rela­ tirely to issues and be free the money for the crew. but all hands in the SIU are 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, tions" with the mates, engineers of name-calling and back-bit­ BLIGH. AGAIN closely watching the East Coast N.Y. and even the company itself. ing.) strike of the ILA. In the event As usual, the entir^ crew had a beef against Skipper Hiles— that the Longshoremen should this time for his refusal to give extend the tie-up to the Gulf medical attention to an injured I coast the Mobile Branch of the SIU has made plans to provide crewmember. good a chance as the next guy because of the deplorable con­ By JOE ALGINA Unfortunately, there was noth­ essentials for the membership of being elected delegate when ditions, the workers have turned here. ing definite enough to put our NEW YORK —We've all but the time comes, but until then to communism. Their reasoning, Everything has been put in closed up shop in this port un­ fingers on, but the crew is wait­ readiness to set up a soup kitch­ til the end of the Longshore­ he is just Joe Seaman, like the being that conditions can't be ing for another opportunity to any worse, and may be a little en at a moment's notice. A dor­ men's strike. A few tankers mov­ rest of the crew. Before closing the book for better, under Stalin. mitory will be made available to ed out and several ships came men requiring a place to flop, if in for payoffs, but that slight the week, there's a fable that ki this country the operators it becomes necessary because of activity didn't create a ripple needs exploding, -especially bellow about high wages. What extension of the ILA beef. compared to the usual heavy right now when shipowners are they seem to ignore is that fact SIU, A&G District BinThe cutting their periodic profit mel­ that the high wages and good Waterman Steamship Cor­ wash of shipping here. on. Cities Service, for example, conditions are the reasons there BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. poration has four C ships out in The few men sent to ships recently declared $48 million is not a strong communist move­ William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 the repair yards and at least two during the past week have gone profit for a nine-month period. ment in this country. BOSTON 276 State St. .E. B, Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 of them are ready to go on the aboard tankers, and for those The claim by the American Of course, this is not to their Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 coastwise run, as soon as the jobs we'owe a vote of thanks to operators that the high wages credit. The SIU has forced the GALVESTON 308 >/4—23rd St. company learns that the strike is the Organizing Department. paid American seamen is lead­ operator to make every conces­ Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 settled. The other two are slated Two of the ships to go out ing to their ruination and the sion ever gained by the men on MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. to follow them at weekly inter­ are the Michael, Carras; the ruination of the country, is a the ships. The Union has made Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW'ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. vals. Chrysanthy Star, Intercontinen­ real puzzler. It's true that Am­ life aboard American ships the E. Sbeppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 tal Steamship Company. Both erican seamen enjoy the best best in the world. Every better­ ALCOA SLOW NflW YORK ...51 Beaver St. had come in for payoffs and did Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Alcoa, the other large operator quick turn-arounds. The Mich­ wages and the best working con­ ment of conditions won by Am­ NORFOLK .127-129 Bauh St. ditions of seamen anywhere in erican seamen makes it that Een Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 in this port, has had a real slow ael, howevar, didn't get far. She the world, but for that the ope­ much harder for any communist PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. month and prospects for the com­ broke down just outside the har­ rators should rejoice. organizers to make headway Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 ing month indicate nothing in bor. with seamen. COMMIE HOTBED SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. the way of improvement in the Other ships in for payoffs, all The logic is simple. Operators The operators' claim that high Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Only a few of the of whom will be with us for SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce de Leon situation. company's vessels are slated for the duration, are the Hilton, in other countries pay low wages wages lead to the ruination of Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5096 and force the men to live under the country seems a little bit SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. payoffs and sign-ons. Kathryn, Helen, Bull; and the deplorable conditions. cockeyed when compared to the Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Since Alcoa has laid up 20 or Alcoa Patriot. They bring to TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Those countries are, in the fact that low wages and . p6or R. H. Ilall, Agent Phono M-1323 more Libertys, the only bauxite twenty the number of SIU ships majority, hotbeds of commimist conditions go hand in hand with ships hitting this port are the C now tied up here as a result of WILMINGTON, Calif., activity. In fact, in recent years. communism. 2Z7Vt Avalon Boulevard vessels, and half of these are in the strike. HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. transit from other ports. Fortunately for some of the HAnover 2-2784 That's about all for the pres- men, several ships are still mainSECRETARY-TREASURER ent. However, we want to'ad- taining full crews aboard; others Paul Hall vise everyone wanting to ship are maintaining skeleton crews. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION out right away that Mobile is The men aboard these ships are farers International Union is available to all members who wish Lindsey Williams a port to bypass for the time in good shape and will weather to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS being. We will let you know via the strike with ease. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have this column when shipping picks Joseph Volpian the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every PHONY CAPER up SIU branch for this purpose. SUP Although not many men are However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU going out to ships at the mo­ .HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 5-8777 ment, I'd like to comment on a which you caff fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 61 -PORTLAND ..111 W. Burnsido St. practice currently being pulled Beacon 4336 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. To speed up as much as aboard a few ships. RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. A character goes aboard the possible the appearance in Phone 2599 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION i SAN FRANCISCO .59 Clay St. ship, tosses his seabag on the the LOG a digest of their Douglaa 2-8363 shipboard proceedings all deck and proclaims to the. crew SEATTLE 86 Seneca St, crews are advised to send that he is the ship's delegate. To the Editor: Main 0290 copies of their minutes direct His authority, he claims, comes tWILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. I would like the SEAFARERS LCXJ mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 to the Editor, Seafarers Log, from the Hall where he is a 51 Beaver St., New York personal friend of the officials. address below: Canadian District Such a claim is sheer wind4, N. Y. Name Port Agents should also bagging, something he dreamed .•MONTREAL 1227 Philip*. Square up in a ginmill on the way to Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 forward their copies of ship's PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Street Address minutes to the LOG as soon the ship. This character was sent Phone North 1220 aboard the ship to fill a berth, as possible after receiving 1 -PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. the s^e as the rest of the crew. City State them^ Phone; -5591 Any other material relat­ He probably feels, that a little TORONTO Ill A Jarvi* Street Elsin 5719 ing 'to the voyage, such as spiel right off the bat will set Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. 'stories, pictures, letters, etc.. the crew right and make for Empire 4631 . can <be sent, in with the .easy sailing. VANCOUVER .565 Hamilton St. Book No.. « The best thing to do with this Pacinc 7824 minutes. guy is to tell him he stands as Shipping In Port New York At Standstill SlU HflLLS Ity'i Notice To All SIU Members Time For Minutes 0 �Friday, November 26# 1948 Say Vaiation Pay Not Lost, Role Provides Job Sorority Following are letters from the membership giv­ ing their views on the Union transportation rule. Th^ rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off when a ship pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. All possible steps have, been taken to give ^ equal space in the LOG to both sides of the contro­ versy. Stony Creek Crew Backs Present Rule bership is not by any means overloaded with bookmen. This is to let you know the To the Editor: undersigned members' opinions Next, the point has been raised that this rule is supposed to pre­ The following resolution con­ on the debate now going on in vent a guy from collecting vaca­ cerning the transportation rule regards to the question of trans­ tion pay due him, or worse still, was adopted by the crew of portation. prevent him from getting in the misinformed on many of the we are today. We're too wise the Stony Creek, November 19. Lef us state unequivocally, to necessary time for same. NOTH­ odds at issue, such as some of for that sort of thing . today to Whereas: The present nde start this letter off, that we most ING- COULD BE MORE the absolutely wrong informa­ ever go for it again. We say to would create a much bigger certainly are in favor of the WRONG. Vacation pay is cumu­ tion being passed around as ap­ all crewmembers of all SIU • rule now in effect, to wit: that lative in our contracts and the plies to the business of vaca­ ships, if you hear men using this turnover in shipping at present when a crew has transportation continuity of a man's service tions, as explained in this lettet*. sort of argument, look at them when shipping is rather slow, and due, they must accept same and in the company is not broken closely — they deserve close Whereas: A change in the pres­ SHIPOWNER CONCERNED get off the vessel. if he stops his employment with watching. ent rule would provide the ship­ Now, let's analyze one or two one particular company through Remember, fellows, when Another point that has come owners with an excellent argu­ of the points raised by those no fault of his own. This means times look a little tough, the up is that of the forty-five day ment which could be used as who are in opposition to this that if you get off the ship be­ shipowner always want seamen trip and the hardship it is sup- weapon against us in the next ruling and clarify certain issues cause of this ruling (which in­ to be concerned over their "wel­ posed to work on a crew if negotiations conference. which have been misunderstood cidentally is covered in the Un­ fare." Namely, because it will transportation is involved and a Therefore: We the undersignabout this entire matter. ion's transportation agreements) cause them to stop demanding crew has to payoff as in the ed are opposed to any changed Rrst, some of the fellows YOU DO NOT LOSE THAT good conditions, such as our present rule. This too has been in the present rule pertaining seem to be of the opinion that ACCUMULATED TIME TOW­ present transportation rider and greatly misund^stood as well as to the transportation clause and regardless of under what cir­ ARDS YOUR VACATION; biit, rules; as a natural result, they misrepresented. In almost every would vote to that effect if the cumstances the crew pays off, on your next trip, if you want will also stop "demanding" the case a man can easily find out question of a change is ever the crew must take transporta­ to go back into the same com­ other good contract features our before shipping the length of brought yp for a referendum vote tion and pile off the ship. This pany, that cumulative vacation contract provides for: white lin­ the trip and the destination; If up and down the coast, 'definitely isn't true. As a mat­ time is picked back up once en, decent food, and the many the man in question does -not| Signed by 15 BookmembOH ter of fact, there are very few again, regardless of the ship you other things no seaman had in (Continued on Pagr / 5) ' and 14 Permltmen ships paying off now which come go back aboafd belonging to the "good old days" when com­ under the heading of "due trans­ that particular company. pany stiffs began to worry about portation." Therefore, the num­ their "security." VACATION MIX-UP ber of men affected by this rule It is our earnest opinion that is in the minority, as compared Then, too, let us be perfectly if a man finds he cannot afford to the number of jobs contracted frank about this. The question of to go on the beach occasionally, to the SIU. vacations not only has been mis­ as is the custom of most all sea­ Second, the question of so- represented, but has been great­ men, that man has no business called "job security." A few ly over-emphasized as well. It going to sea for a living. He To the'Editor: trip. It is true that we have en­ persons have stated that they may be surprising to most people should get a job ashore in some joyed better shipping in the past^ feel this rule is "against their so- to find out that only approxi­ box factory so he can work for This letter is being written to and feel certain that things will the LOG and the Secretarycalled , "job security." This is not mately percent of ./ t. J. iiiaiciy five live peieeiib ux the iiie shipdiiiy the boss 365 days a year. That is Treasurer in accordance with a improve; but wouldn't it bd much better to incorporate 8 correct. As a matter of fact, the unlicensed personnel have one of the handicaps of going rule as it is now being used is ever collected, vacation money, to sea and it will always be request made by several mem­ time element into this ruling? bers of the crew. Incidentally, by far a greater means of job regardless of the transportation that way. ^ We feel that this ruling defin­ we have all full bookmen on security than would come should rule in effect. This is true not -That may sound hard, brother itely shows favoritism to those board and expect a clean payoff we change this ruling. only of the SIU, |)ut of all sea­ members, but as seamen, we similar to the one we had in members sailing on coastwise Here is an example. Riding men's unions, and is occountable must accept it as true. We simp­ passenger and regular scheduled the ships of steamship compan­ to the fact that the large per­ ly cannot allow a few individual Boston on the previous voyage cargo ships as they are allowed ies the SIU organized during the centage of all seamen change home guards and their concern when there were 24 out of 28 to remain on board as long as past three years are a lot of jobs and companies frequently. over their "security" to allow us full books. This letter has been they like. It may be added that .read to the membership at a seamen who are really company to make rules and follow poli­ shipboard meeting and is en­ we fail to see how this ruling In conclusion, we would also men. They are company men cies supposedly aimed at "great­ could possibly induce or encour­ because many have never been like to say that it is our belief er security," but \^ich in real­ dorsed by those in accord with it. age the shipping companies to We, the undersigned fullbook operate more vessels and pro­ insfde a Union Hall since se­ that the Editor Of the LOG ity would lead to a beginning curing their book through SIU hasn't exactly given this rule of the destruction of all sea­ members of the SIU, do hereby vide more jobs as stated in the declare the newly formed trans­ LOG of October 8. organizational work. Now, now in effect a fair break. For men's conditions. through the transportation rule, instance, he states in the in­ Remember this. Any time we portation ruling that has been As for providing a greater! these company men have to troduction to transportation let­ want to excuse the shipowners adopted up and down the coast turnover of men on the beach, a ters pro and con in the Novem­ change ships, and in some cases, from paying transportation, or as being unjust and contradictory man would be less likely to get entire company cliques are brok­ ber 19th issue "the rule calls for any other of our economic con­ to the main objectives of Union­ off a vessel that is on a regular! en up. Thus, these men, who men to take transportation ditions, in exchange for "great­ ism. run, or that pays off in the same have never shipped out of a money and pile off." The Editor er security," you can bet your The main objective is job se­ area it signed on in, since he may Hiring Hall, will come through doesn't even bother to explain life that the shipowner will be curity. The right to hold one's get a ship that will make a short our SIU Halls for the very first the exact transportation terms glad to make the "exchange." job. Where can one possibly find trip and pay off in another area, wherein all vessels with their time. Herein lies a chance for Remember, brothers, we are job secui'ity when he is compell­ much education on this matter crews have ten days from their of, by and for seamen—all the ed to give up his job merely be­ and would then have to hit the of Unionism—]^e Seafarers way. arrival at the first American port seamen, not part. The reason we cause his vessel failed to return beach again for an uncertain period. j . to start for the original sign-on area before being required to ac-! this is that recently one to the area of engagement re­ JOBS EQUAL BOOKS HURTS BALANCE cept transportation and get off. or two individuals on ships have gardless of the length of employ­ Third, is the opinion of some Also, when a ship pays off We do not think the Editor has written in the LOG that "the ment he has had? of the men in opposition to the been completely fair on this is­ rule was made by the guys on How many seamen can afford under these conditions in a port rule that bookmen of the SIU sue and has been biased on the the beach." This is foolish. It's to maintain a standard of living where shipping • is considered are tough up for jobs. This is an attempt, intentional or uhin- if they have to get off and wait good, a man may pack tip and absolutely not so. Anybody who matter in favor of those who are tention^, to create dissension in for another job to come around? return to his home port and in opposition to this rule. cares can see this by paying a the Union between "on the ship This ruling mainly effects sea­ leave the job to be filled by a visit to Headquarters in New In conclusion, we would like guys" and "on the beach guys." men who have responsibilities new emergency permit who will York, as we did, and taking a once again to state this to those The persons making this type and obligations to meet. This later be brought into the Union look at the membership charts, brothers who seem to be of the of remarks forget that the guy vessel, for example, averages as a tripcard. The .SIU today has approximate­ opinion that the rule now in on the beach today is the guy something like forty days to a Last, but surely not least, we ly one contracted job for eVery effect doesn't provide for the on the ship tomorrow, and vice round trip. We picked up eleven want to point out that this new fuU book. An SIU full bookman greatest amount of security for versa. The talk of "those guys as replacements in Boston, af­ ruling is absolutely in contradic­ at this moment has the greatest our membership: Let us remem­ on the beach" se^ms to have all ter having shipped from Balti­ tion to the Preamble to "our Con­ job security and turnover of jobs ber at all times that we arc not the earmarks of - coming froiii a more forty-two days previously. stitution and By-laws, which of any Union man' in the world. an organization banded together professional company stiff of the states: "Whenever rights belong CALLED UNFAIR Some guys seem to. be of the for the protection of some pre-war days. The same type of to one member, it belongs to all opinion, according to some of would-be company men who person in the "good old days" Suppose we were to return to members alike as long as they "the letters to the Editor, that the would prefer everybody to be­ who used to holler "Mobile for another area and collect trans­ remain in good standing in the beach in every port is loaded lieve they are beefing about this the Mobilians," "Baltimore ships portation. We do not feel,. as Union." down with SIU bookmen, there­ rule simply because they want for Baltimore men," and "We though it would be fair to the In closing, please let us add fore making necessary the rul­ "more job security." We do not Bostonians must stick together," eleven replacements to have that in our meeting tonight, a ing now in effect. This "is not imply, of course, that all men and so on up and down the line. them give up the ship and look motion was made and carried by • true, expept fin -extreme cases, in favor of changing this rule All oiatimers in the SIU re­ around for another ship. After acclamation to ask for a refersuch as the present Longshore­ are "company-minded." ., member -this phony kind of guff. paying the debts that have piled endiun vote extending for a men's strike, . No—^lots of the brothers are It's the sort of stuff we had to up during the waiting period in period of 90 days. As stated ,,before, the record either ignorant of the real is­ destroy completely before •«re Boston, they wouldn't have gain­ 28 members of clearly shows that the SIU mem- sues involved or else have been could become the strong Union ed anything for having made this 8S Governor Graves To the Editor: Opposed To Payoff Ruling, Crew Asks Referendum Vote � 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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ASKS SUP MAN;HAYMOUND GIVES HIM UNION FACTS OF LIFE SLOW SHIPPING HITS GALVESTON SHORE JOBS HELP MEN IN PHILLY DEL NORTE CREW AROUSED TO ACTION BY CONDUCT OF PERFORMERS ON SHIP BROTHER APPEALS FOR BLOOD TO AID STRICKEN YOUNGSTER BALTIMORE HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE TOPS SERVICES OFFERED POINT UP IMPROVEENTS MADE BY PUBLIC HEALTH HOSPITALS IN U.S SEAFARERS ASSURED OF FIRST-RATE CARE SECOUND LARGEST INSTITIONOF ITS KIND TREATS MORE THAN 33,000 PATIENTS YEARLY MOBILE HOSPITAL'S TREATMENT OF SEAMEN CHEERFUL SERVICE BY CAPABLE PERSONNEL CONTRIBUTS GREATY TO RAPID RECOVERIES WINS HIGH PRAISE FROM SIU PATIENTS MOBILE SHIPPING HITS LOW POINT SAY VACATION PAY NOTLOST'RULE PROVIDES JOB SECURITY SHIPPING IN PORT NEW YORK AT STANDSTILL Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/26/1948 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/9bc8f326e65a20144ce662e90c9e1741.PDF b356fe4fc210f033d526b9292bf600d8 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf Diatrkt, Seafarers International Union of NA NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1948 VOL. Z Mow 49 HOLIDAY GUESTS OF AFL MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT ILA Wins Beef; Ships Moving On East Coast Victorious in their two-and-a-half week strike against East Coast waterfront employers, 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation began to work the ships again this week in ports from Maine to the Virginia Capes. Jobs for, seamen were on the board again.* Pressured by the strike action. preparation and distribution of the stevedoring companies sub­ the ILA's bulletin announcing stantially upped their earlier the employers' offer and other final" wage. offer, broadened bulletins was in line with the vacation eligibility rules, and traditional relations between the agreed to install a welfare sys­ two unions. They have assisted tem in the industry by Janu­ each other in many past beefs. Throughout the strike, the ary 1. (Continued on Page 15) The employers, working through Cyrus Ching, chief of the .Federal Conciliation Service, presented the new proposals to the ILA's Negotiating Committee on Thanksgiving morning. ILA officials then brought a copy nf the terms to - the SlU's A&G Headquarters irt New York ITF Sets Date For Panamanian Ship Boycott On the West Coast, the CIO longshoremen have signed a pact with the op­ erators. However, shipping is still tied up pending set­ tlement of final details be­ tween the Pacific seagoing unions and the operators. Some of the 1,200 memberi£ of waterfront imions, AFL, CIO and independent, who attended the Thanksgiving party put on by the New York Fort Council. For other pictures of the gala affair see pages five through eight. Sfheme For Navy To Run AH Ships In Wartime Laid To Hungry Brass shipping industry itself who overlook the fact that once* the There has been a lot of talk in Navy took over it would be in recent years about the Navy tak­ shipping to stay; red tape, bu­ ing over the merchant marine in reaucracy, gold braid and all. event of another war. This idea of the Navy taking This talk comes partly from over the merchant marine would bureaucrats who would like to be sort of laughable if it wasn't get their hands on anything that that there is a good possibility means more jobs and more of it being done if and when power. It comes partly from the nation is faced with another Navy men who have the unex- emergency. A lot of propaganda plainable assumption that the has been fired in that direction. Navy has some magic power of The chief argument advanced super-efficiency for the merchant by those who propose such a marine, having become so very, scheme is that Navy manage­ very perfect in its own domain. ment would mean more effici­ And, sadly, the argument is also ency. advanced by some men in the That's where the laughs come in, for Navy operation of the merchant marine would result in something which, by any stand­ ards of private ship management, Payoff time is the best, would be anything but efficient. time to meet Union obliga­ Here's just a sample why: tions, such as the $10 General Fund Assessment adopted by To run 4,000,freighters on the the membership in the recent scale^that private companies ran them from 1941 till 1945, the referendum. Navy would have to enlist 1,000,That assessment goes into 000, extra men for sea duty, be­ your Union's General Fund, sides the horde of Waves, yeo­ ^rom which routine operating men, ensigns and Lt comnianders expenses are met. The wis­ for the shore-side "brief case dom of the membership's brigade." decision is borne out by the This is no exaggeration. fact that despite a three Uncfer civilian management weeks halt of shipping due and with merchant crews, an av­ to the ILA strike. Union erage size freighter like a C-2 services a.nd functions con­ takes a complement of from 40 tinued uninterrupted. Some to 45 men. Under Navy manage­ facilities, such as entertain­ ment the same kind of vessel ment, were actually stepped would require as many as 300. up. We're in the best financial The big difference inmanning shape we have ever been in. can hardly be attributed to in­ Do your part to keep it that creased efficiency. way by paying up yoixr as­ The writer was recently aboard sessment now. a Navy transport of this class which had a crew of 250. Her By JOHN BUNKER officers excused the sorry look of the vessel by saying they were short of crew. Such a ship, they averred, should be given at least 300 or more. For why? To fall all over each other, no doubt. A good crew of merchant sea­ men on a C-2 can keep her ship­ shape and Bristol-fashion day in and day out in any kind of (Continued on Page 15) where a summary of the agree­ ment was printed by multilith for distribution up and down the coast. SIU couriers delivered copies of the summary to ILA centers in the outports. BACK ON JOBS On Saturday, ILA members in all ports voted their acceptance of the new proposals, only four locals out of 71 finding serious fault with them. On Sunday morning, about 2,500 longshore­ men in New York and hundreds in other ports began working perishable cargoes at the new overtime rate. On Monday morn­ ing there was a full shape-up, with most of the men getting jobs. The SIU's participation in the Maritime trade unionists iri the International Transportworkers Federation, representing thirtyfive nations, voted last week to boycott permanently ships trans­ ferred to Panamanian and Honduran registries by international shipowners. Adopted at a joint conference of the International Labor Or­ ganization and the ITF in Geneva, the long discussed plan to halt the transferral of ships from countries paying high wages and requiring strict safety regulations will go into effect May 1, 1949. Panamanian and Hohduran ships hitting countries which are members of the ITF, and this in­ cludes all the major maritime nations, will receive the full effect of the boycott. Effective action on the boycott will not begin until May 1 so as to allow seamen and officers to pile off the ships due to be hit. In the meantime, the ITF is compiling an up-to-date list of ships against which action will be taken. BREAKING THE GOOD NEWS i Pajr-Up Time ...• - When the waterfront employers capitulated to the AFL Infemafional Longshoremen's As­ sociation, representatives of the ILA met with members of the SIU's Emergency Strike Com­ mittee to discuss distribution of an announcement of the new terms and how best to defeat commie attempts to foul up the beef. Left to right, seated: Joseph Manginelli, ILA: Harry Hasselgren, ILA Secretary, and Dave Roche, ILA. Standing, Paul Hall, SIU A&G SecretaryTreasurer and Lloyd Gardner, SIU Philadelphia Port Agent. m •iSI �IWillPFP Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 3, 1948 i; SEAFARERS LOG V. Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At yi Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 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. 267 Real Brotherhood It was a gratifying sight to see some 1,200 waterfront workers from all unions joining in the Thanksgiving Day festivities sponsored by the New York Port Council of the AFL Maritime Trades Department. Invitations to the affair were distributed up and down the waterfront to all hands, regardless of their union aflfiliation. And the men who accepted the MTD's hos­ pitality came as individuals not as "official" representatives. They came for a good time, nothing more. There were no speeches. There was just good waterfront fellow­ ship. The atmosphere was one of dignity and mutual goodwill. . Had it not been for the table placards indicating the various union members invited, an observer would have thought those present were all from one organization. Everyone agreed that the sponsoring AFL unions of the New York Port Council had a worthwhile idea. Guests interviewed by the SEAFARERS LOG were un­ animous in voicing their appreciation for a fine Thanks­ giving Day that otherwise might have been pretty gloomy for many. Almost all asked, "Why couldn't we get together like this more often?" To the man, they declared that the sponsors had provided a wonderful opportunity for the promotion of better understanding and good will among all maritime • workers. 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. The men from the several organizations fount through the act of ruBbing elbows at the dinner table and the movies that they had many problems in common, and that real brotherhood is possible among all maritime workers. A word of thanks is due to the following AFL unions who made this splendid holiday possible: Men Now h The Mtnme Hospitab Staten Island Hospital Teamsters Local 202; International Longshorerrien's Association; Radio Officers Union; American Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association; Marine Division, ILA; Masters, Mates and Pilots; Sailors Union of the Pacific, and the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District. 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. You can contact^your Hospital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Nice Going, ILA The men of the SIU, A&G District, are mighty happy to doff their white caps to the men of the Inter­ national Longshoremen's Association for a job well done. Winning their strike was no small task. The com­ mercial press, taking the cue from tlje labor-hating Hearst papers, tried to turn public opinion against them, by emphasizing the purely temporary loss of business in East Coast ports while ignoring the fact that a longshore­ man has as much trouble these days getting up the scratch to pay the landlord and the grocer as anybody else. In spite of all the propaganda in behalf of the employers, the dock workers held fast. They let the employers do the yielding. As a result, they obtained the best longshore contract ever drawn. The men of the SIU, A&G District, are glad to have had the chance to support their Brother unionists . of the powerful AFL Maritime Trades Department. In fact, the solidarity at the point of production displayed by our two organizations made it possible for the ILA to tie.up the coast completely without establish­ ing a single picketline. Nice going, ILA. BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C, GASKINS P. PEREZ JOSEPH E. GALLANT G. MALONEY JULIUS HENSLEY A. THIBODAUX VIC MILAZZO J. HARRIS JOHN J. GEAGAN J. WATLER i, X X N. ROMANO MOBILE MARINE HOSP. J. B. MARTIN C. OLIVER A. BAUM A. SMITH S. LeBLANC C. HAFNER E. LOOPER J. W. CARTER L. MIXON S. P. MORRISS J. BRANDON XXX X P X NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. STATEN ISLAND MARINE J. N. HULL F. CARDOZA S. C. FOREMAN A. CASTILLO A. N. LIPARI C. B. SHIPMAN R. MALDONADO J. N. RAYMOND J. ASHURST J. N. McNEELY * J. DENNIS LARS LARSEN P. L. SAHUQUE ' A. NORMAN C. VINCENT WILLIAM HUNT N. S. LARSSON THOMAS VELEZ G. R. ROTZ J. N. WOOD G. O'ROURKE M. J. LUCAS O. HOWELL E. C. EATON V. P. SALLINGS N. H. LUNDQUIST H. C. MURPHY t. X X A. WARD BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. L. GREENE R. FREY J. MAHONEY R. N. KELLY W. L. RICE 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 Ist and 2nd floors.) -Jt G. GASE J. FITZSIMMONS M. R. KENAN R. MOACK F. BECKER R. PURCELL C. SIMMONS J. CHIORRA J. D. CARROLL E. C. BLOSSER J. L. MILLER E. C. LAWSON R. WATERS XXX MEMPHIS HOSPITAL JOHN B. HEGARTY XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL NICK NIKANDER J. GIVENS R. HUTCHINS L. McKRANE C. ATHERIVE S. ZEIRLER �Frid«7< Deeemb«r 3; 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thzee WhyDo WeHelpOther Unions? By STEVE CARDULLG Over the past few years Seafarers have been on the receiving end of a first-rate education in trade imionism." To get it, they haven't had to reply overmuch on the Organizers' Handbook either, for they have been obtaining their learning on SIU, A&G, picketlines in strikes up and down the coast. Some of these beefs have been'our own. But many of. them, have been the beefs of other imions, . CIOunions as well as AFL unions, small unions as well as big ones. And thereby lies the point of this article for the beefs in which the SIU has been involved, especially those of other unions, have b?en the subject of forecastle discussion on SIU ships around the globe. In the shipboard bull sessions, some of our members, most notably the younger ones who have not spent much time in the trade union movement nor had much time to reflect upon its nature and significance, raise this question: "Why in hell are we always helping some other ryiion?" OLDTIMERS KNOW This is a question any oldtimer could answer easily enough. But for the benefit of the late-comers, who have had little experience in direct or supporting strike action, let's get the answer down right here in black and white. Let's look at the record and see just why in hell we are always helping other unions in their beefs. Actually the answer is simple enough: As members of the SIU we are part of the whole labor movement. We are part of the whole body of workers, and we are related to every other part. We cannot afford to be cut or to allow others to be cut off. The whole movement might bleefd to death. To bring the story back to the waterfront, let's get out the history book. American seamen have had unions for many years. But back in the old days, the real old days, seamen held themselves apart from the rest of labor, Perhaps, as seamen, they felt that-they were different from workers ashore. Not better or worse, but different. Whatever their reason, the fact that they had made a mistake in isolating themselves became tragically apparent during the great strike of 1921. The 1921 strike—actually it was a lockout—^was a -terrible defeat for seamen. The shipowners smashed their organization, cut their wages to a pittance and destroyed such conditions as they had gained during World War I. Loss of the beef ushered in the darkest period for American seamen in modern times. Yet, the strike might not have been lost had the seamen been following a policy of participating in the trade union movement ashore. Their own isolation cost them the support of shoreside organizations that might have turned the tables on the owners. Nobody ashore knew the seamen or their problems. As a result, no imions gave them any help. And a tre­ mendous amount of ground was lost which had to be regained many years later .in a series of bitter struggles. DIFFEREN'T STORY By 1934, the seamen had achieved somewhat closer relations with their felloyr unionists ashore, and the new status paid off. The great 1934 strike might also have been lost except for the fact that West Coast locals of the Brotherhood of Teamsters stepped into the picture to give striking seamen and longshoremen all out support. It was the truck drivers' help which • won the strike. And if you don't think that the 1934 strike was one of the most important beefs in maritime history just remember'this: It, was as a result of the 1934 strike that seamen eventually got the Hiring Hall, the hard, indispensable core of maritime . unionism. , However, the lesson of the need for cooperation with other unions was imperfectly learned by the seamen. ' In 1935, a year after the 1934 strike, they lost the West Coast tanker strike because they built a wall around themselves. They communicated with -nobody. Consequently, nobody knew much about ' their problem or their aim, and nobody gave them a hand. Steve Cardullo is serving, at pres­ ent, as Headquarters Representative of the SIU, A&G District. He has had wide experience iii various union ca­ pacities on all coasts. had won an NLRB election. But we were glad to have some help from the outside. Every Isthmian ship lying in or hitting an American port during the nine days the strike lasted was tied up tight. Finally the proud company gave up and cried "Uncle." Isthmian became SIU—to the amaze­ ment of the entire maritime industry including unions -and employers, American and foreign alike, for Isth­ mian's anti-union bias was known around the worldIt was a tough beef. Every Seafarer who was in it knows how tough it was. When it began, the ship­ yard workers pledged support. What was more, they backed up their words with deeds. Isthmian had several C-3s in drydocks at yards where the CIO men had contracts. Anxious to show their gratitude for what the SIU had done for them, the Workers in these yards refused to touch an Isthmian ship until the strike was ' over. It was stands like this one taken by the Shipyard Woi-kers which assured our victory. Let's skip 10 years and come up to 1945. By that time, the SIU, A&G District, which had been founded in 1938, knew thq score. Seafarers had learned that the way to assure the march of labor including the SIU was to promote inter-union cooperation whether be­ tween affiliates of the same union or among different unions. If one week they helped—^say—the Taxi Drivers Union, the next week the cabbies would help them. It was both a very practical matter, and an expression of the brotherhood of all who work for a living. In that year, 1945, the SIU, A&G instituted a conci-ete program of helping other unions when they GREAT PRESTIGE asked for assistance, of learning their policies and understanding the obstacles they faced. This program Since then, the SIU has helped many unions, among has paid off immeasureably. For one thing it has them the Farm Workers in California, the Hat Workers created a host of warm friends for the SIU among in Montreal, the Bakers in New Orleans, the Jewelry unions which never would have known of our exist­ Workers in New Yoi'k, the Shipyard Workers in New ence. Seafarers have walked" in their picketlines and Jersey, the Tx-ansit Workers in New York, the Res­ given them a hundred other services which spelled taurant Workers in Philadelphia, the Airline Pilots in the difference between victory and defeat on more Norfolk and other points, the United Financial Em­ occasions than one. Those friends have been good ployes in New York and the Longshoremen in their friends in our own times of need. Our friends helped us win the 1943 General Strike—not to mention the Isthmian Strike of 1947. Both would have been tough without them. Take the 1946 General Strike when we forced the Wage Stabilization Board to recognize the. pay increase the SIU had negotiated with the shipowners. It was in this strike that.the powerful AFL Maritime Trades Department, which the SIU had been instrumental in founding, swung into action. All AFL , mailtime workers, teamstex's, longshoremen, tugboatmen, ship's officers, stood shoulder to shoulder in all ports on all coasts in the battle against the bui-eaucrats. The Maritime Trades Department was scarcely a month old, but it was to demonstrate the value of interunion cooperation as clearly then as it did just last East Coast stx-ike which just ended, and in Puerto Rico and elsewhere on other occasions. This is by no means week in the ILA beef in North Atlantic ports. a complete list, but enough are mentioned to convey "the idea. FRIENDS RESPOND Most of the unions who have come to us for Other unions followed suit. In Boston, the Hoisting assistance have been brother affiliates of the AFL, Engineei's refused to work colliers. In Baltimore, the butthe SIU, A&G District, has never balked at help­ Taxi Didvers cooperated with pickets. In Philadelphia, ing a CIO or independent union, so long as the latter the AFL Central Labor Union provided a mobile can­ had a legitimate economic beef. However, we have teen. In other ports on all coasts the picture was the drawn the line at getting mixed up in political ac­ same. tions. For political actions read "commie tricks," and A charter aii-line run by ex-GIs placed a plane at remember that the SIU fought the commies for years the SIU's disposal to transport men wherever they wWle other people were playing ball with them. Were needed. The same company also donated a Out of this policy of helping other outfits, the SIU limousine for the same purpose. Forthcoming from not only has received telling aid in its own disputes unions, restaurants, ginmills and other friendly outfits but has gained enormous prestige throughout the labor were food, medical aid and other contributions of movement. A case in point is the Wall Street Strike goods and services. The United Mine Workers' Presi­ of last spring. As a result of our activity in behalf dent, John L. Lewis wired, "If you need money, advise of the viciously exploited white-collar financial work­ me." President William Green of the American Fed­ ers, the SIU became known from coast to coast, and eration of Labor pledged all out support. Foreign received messages of acclaim from unions all over the seamen and longshoremen offered their backing. Does country. In Wall Street itself, stock brokers still anyone still wonder why in hell we help other unions? shudder when they see a white cap. After the 1946 General Strike, the SIU stepped up its program of helping out in the econoiruc beefs of SOUND PRINCIPLE brother organizations. When the CIO Shipyard Work­ The type of support given by the SIU, A&G Dis­ ers struck the yards of the Bethlehem Steel Corpor­ trict, to other unions is in direct contrast to the kind ation on June 26, 1947, Seafar-ers went out to the of support commie outfits are forever handling out. picketlines. The strike lasted until November 16 of The commies take advantage of a situation to fur­ that year, and many an SIU member got sore feet ther whatever the commie line is at the moment. On walking the eixtrances tcT the struck plants, most of the other hand, the SIU steps into a situation to fox'which were near Baltimore and New York., The Ship­ ither the principles of trade unionism. This means yard Workers won their beef, and SIU assistance was that the SIU is anxious to improve the economic lot a major factor iii the victory. This the Shipyai'd rf)f any union it assists ina beef. We feel that in Workers were happy to recognize. "You may count addition to thex'e being a Brotherhood of the Sea there on us for support at any time and anyplace," wrote is a brotherhood of the land—and in these modem their director of organization when the strike was over. days a brotherhood of the air, if our helping hand to This year the shipbuilders presented the SIU, A&G the Airline Pilots is counted in. In short, we feel that District, with a handsome plaque commemorating the there is a bx-otherhood of all workers, and that an help the union seamen gave them. However, the injury to one is an injury to all. Shipyard Workers had already returned the favor in This belief is manifested in the powerful Maritime considerable measure while their own strike was still Trades Department of the AFL. So firmly established in progress. is this creed among maritime workex-s, on the East BOLD STROKE Coost at least, that the Intex-national Longshoremen's In August 1947, the SIU, A&G District, struck the Association, which belongs to the MTD, was able to Isthmian Steamship Company the last of the " big strike every port from Hampton Roads, Virginia, to open-shop outfits. This was one of the boldest Portland, Maine, for 18 days last month without send­ strokes, perhaps the boldest, in the history of maritime ing out a single picket. Yet, not a ship moved. It was labor. Isthmian had been struck before and had the fii«t time in maritime history that a strike has successfully rebuffed every union which had tackled been won without pickets—or without broken heads, it. No Isthmian ship ever had-been tied up for any for that matter. In the old days, sailors worked when longshoremen longer time than it took the company to fly in a struck and longshoremen worked when seamen hit the plane-load of finks to man it. The SIU knew what it bricks. In other days there was bloodshed. On more was doing, nevertheless. Our strike was the climax of an intense two-year organizing campaign, and we (Continued on Page 15) �PfiMag, OtteniiiMtr 3. 1S4S T ff £ ^£dFAR EM « LO C Page Four Return Of MV PiHiee Boost To San Juan Shipping By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—As far as ship­ might be effectively exterminat­ ping is concerned in this Port, ed without the use of DDT, we can sum it up in two letters when, lo and behold, one such KG—no good! There are no more character fell right smack into Bull Line ships scheduled in our lap! from the Atlantic Coast this He happened to be the Sec­ week. As everyone knows, the ond Mate on the Bull Line scow, Longshoremen's strike has tied Hilton. The charges the mem­ them up tighter than Isthmian bers of the Deqk Department By JOE ALGINA most of the arriving ships in pect the company to do. If stiff drew up against him read like overtime. gdbd shape. 'Minor beefs were fines don't curb this practice; those on one of Hitler's hench­ NEW YORK—This port like all However, the SS Jean is ex­ found, to be sure, but all of crews shouldn't hesitate to bring men at the Nuremberg Trials. the rest along the East Coast, is pected in from the island of back in full swing now that the them were disposed of in short charges against such characters. SNOOPER Santo Domingo along toward the oi-der. On balloting: ' ond of the week. She left the Among other things, he was a ILA membership has won its CREW SETTLEMENT Occasionally men, returning strike. Seafarers here are re­ States before the strike hit. From snooper, a blow-hard, a user of from long voyages, have com­ turning to the ships they left A beef on the Locksley, the Mobile - New Orleans area foul language when addressing comes the Waterman Wild, Ran­ members of the crew, the tenth when the strike began, and men settled by stiff fines at shipboard plained that they believe it un­ ger. Things generally run pretty AB on deck, and he had even are. being dispatched to vessels meetings, deserves a few words fair that they were unable to smooth aboard her. We don't threatened to throw the Carpen­ loaded since the end of the of print. It seems that men on vote on an assessment. The strike. ' expect to send more than one ter overboard to boot! the Locksley, and other Robin answer to these brothers is that The week not only saw the or two replacements to her at ships, too, have been missing the it is impossible to keep the ballot Well, something had to be movement of many men back to ship while in Southeast African boxes bpen until all brothers done and to be done quick. And the most. the ships but also saw the arrival From letters received by mem­ to make a long story short, ports. These aren't accidental vote as that would mean waiting bers around the Hall, we gather something was done. With the of a good number of vessels in misses, the men have been hav­ as long as a year. However, in the MV Ponce will be in San cooperation of • the Bull Line for payoffs. If they take cargoes ing too good a time ashore and the usual voting period the great Juan some time this week. If Steamship Company and" the and call for crews, the upsurge just didn't bother to return to majority of the membership get so, she will save us from having U.S. Coast Gliard, this would- in shipping should continue into the ship, figuring they'd pick it a chance to vote and those not voting would not influence the to report a slow week. The be Bligh was put on the beach next week. up in the next coastal port. The ships paying off here this Ponce has been out on a good where he belongs. It's a bum practice and one results. trip and she should take a gang And that. Brothers, represents week are the Raphael Semmes that should be halted. The Lock­ FEW MISS VOTE of the beachcombers off of our justice 1948 style! A long way and Governor Groves, Water­ sley crew did the right thing Men from most ships hit port hands. Many of them have been from the justice in vogue a man; Steel Worker, Isthmian; when they hung stiff fines on during a voting period and have awaiting her return for a long, scant hundred years ago when Carolyn, Frances, Beatrice and the offenders. ' their say, it's only a small flogging was the usual reward Suzanne, Bull; and the Locksley long time. By cracking down on this minority that misses out. There for having your pigtail with one and Goodf allow, Robin. Two practice the crews show that is, however, compensation in the DUSTY CARDS knot too many, and when it was additional payoffs were the Sea- they are desirous of keeping fact that if one misses voting in Their shipping cards are dusty always a mad rush to see who trains New York and Texas. their ship in order. It shows, enoiigh now to make the jobs would get what chow there was Patrolmen back on the water­ too, that they intend to live up one referendum, he usually is when and if they happen. Frank­ —the crew or the cockroaches. front after the strike layoff found to the contract, just as they ex- around for the next one. Another matter—one that also ly we'll sort of hate to lose We have come a long way brings occasional beefs — this these Brothers. They're a spirit­ since those days. Let's keep time from the Patrolmen, is that ed bunch and keep the Hall what we have fought for and of men who want to skip paying alive and the center of heated earned! their dues and assessments at discussions on almost every sub­ the payoff as they prefer to pay ject under the sun — especially up in their home port. This is a about girls and ships, in the constant pain in the neck to order named! By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD Patrolmen. The dues and assess­ All in all it has been more Several crews have re­ ment go to the same Union and Things are still in. the groove eight sign-ons. All in all, though, than usually quiet on the San ported that some men axe serve the same purpose regard­ down here in the Crescent City. shipping looks a helluva lot Juan waterfront, except for one sailing Bosun only because less where they are paid. Only such things as the weather brighter than the weather, and incident which most certainly of the wages, and show none Patrolmen paying off a ship are not as bright as the name,will, beyond a doubt, hold its bears repeating here. We had of the cooperation required own or improve for the next like -to bring the membership up no sooner finished reading Bro­ of men holding down that implies. ther Volpian's fine article in the rating. Several Sure thing. Brothers, old mo­ month or so, at the very least. to date in dues and assessments. instances Having to impress upon members November 19 issue of the LOG ther nature has once again hit have been reported .on ships VERY MILD the pointlessness of paying dues on bucko Mates and how they operating from Puerto Rican us with a deluge, and one's in their home ports takes up We've noticed several oldtimthoughts turn to foul-weather ports. ers from up yonder snowball valuable time, both for the An SlU Bosun is a man gear, canoes, ducks, geese, and way. All seem to have South Patrolmen and the crewmembers. who works with the crew. all the feathered fowl that have America on their minds — it The time to pay up is at the Your Union battled hard to arrived -fiere. 'As soon as the seems that the yarjis Salty Dick, payoff. The result is the same have the Bosun — not the beasts of the hair-covered type "Whitey" Tannehill and others no matter who handles the pay­ start an-iving, we are going to Mate — handle the job. If tell must be taking root. Any­ ments. start building our arks. I won­ you sUp as Bosun, you are By GAL TANNER to work as a conscientious der how Noah managed that way, some of the Brothers want While on the subject, the to go down there and see for Patrolmen also find that men Bosun should. If you can't, contraption. MOBILE — Shipping continued themselves. Moreover, it's all aren't aware of the various as­ Shipping picked up as pre­ slow during the last week with or won't, work with your true fellows. The senoritas (I sessments: AOA, Strike, Build­ a total of ninety-two bookmen shipmates, don't take the dicted here last week, though am told) all look like-they were ing," etc., and it .takes a lot of job. there is a luU this week with and seven permits shipped. There just stepping out of a Hollywood explaining to show these men only three payoffs and six or were three payoffs and two signstudio and are as friendly as Per­ the score. This is a matter in ons including one with continu­ sian kittens. As Arthur Godfrey which no Seafarer should be in ous articles. would say about Chesterfields, the dark. It's been explained . Ships paying off for the week' "they're mild too!" My wife over and over again in the cases were the Corsair, and Pilgrim reads this, Brothers, so I'll stop of old, established assessments. of- Alcoa, and the Beauregard By EDDIE BENDER right here! But if a man doesn't know about and Morning Light of Water­ Balloting continues briskly a recently adopted assessment he man. Sign-ons were the Warrior with all hands taking an active should check the LOG. and Beauregard, with the Morn­ The membership has ruled that new men, as wrfl as a refresher part in getting the vote , out. dues and assessments are to be to oldtimers who seem to forget DO THE JOB ing Light and Iberville on con­ The slogan adopted around here tinuous articles. Ships leaving paid at the port of payoff. This this now and vthen, the Patrol­ Now that shipping is back on a Mobile this week were headed should be done aboard ship at man can bd found in the crew's is: "Vote now or hold your peace normal plane, men shouldn't for Puerto Rico, Japan, Korea, the -time of payoff while the messroom during the pay off. A for anothdr year at least!" have tod much trouble shipping man need not go to the trouble STRIKE NOT FELT Greece, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Patrolman is aboard. in the rating they desire. How­ Belgium, the Netherlands and It is hard to see how a man of looking around Jhe ship, and The Longshoremen's strike on ever, when a slack period comes the bauxite run. All payoffs and can fail to ,do this at the proper then claim that the Patrolman the East Coast did not affect the,along it is not unsual for ABs time, unless he intends to de­ was not aboard. This is a very Port of New Orleans except for and black gang men to take jobs sign-ons were smooth. Minor beefs were settled on fault on his obligation to the poor excuse and cannot be ac­ the Beatrains. The Seatrain New as Mess men. Unfortunately, two transit ships — the Steel Union. For infraction of this rule cepted as reason for not paying Jersey has been tied up here for when these men go aboard the Vendor and the Steel Chemist a permitman vasS lose his per­ the fine exacted for this offense. two weeks. However, the com­ ships they tell the rest of the mit, and a bookman stands the If, however, you should ever pany did not lay the men off, galley gang that they're only do­ of Isthmian. likelihood of a $25 fine. Waterman has two C-2s ready pay off a ship without a .Patrol­ and may shift the New Jersey ing this for one trip and don't to go into the Coastwise run Some men take their money man aboard—and this very rare­ to the Havana rijn and tempor­ care for the work. when the ILA strike is settled, and pile off the ship without ly happens—stop in at the near­ arily lay up the Seatrain New It's tough that these men have and another two will go into squaring up their account with est Hall before going anywhere Orleans, since the New Jersey to shjp out of their ratings, but this service at Weekly intervals. the Patrolman, who is the Un­ else and get squar,ed away. This is the faster, better and newer at the same time, no matter what It looks as though the shipping ion's representative aboard ship. wiU save you from appearing as ship. We also understand dhat job they take, they are expected will continue slow for the fol­ Such men can have very little a free-loader. There is an .SIU Waterman stopped her coastwise to do the job to the best of their lowing week, with neither ma­ regard for or interest in their Hall in almost all ports where trade run for -the strike's dura­ ability. They signed on as MessSIU ships pay off. If not head tion; but they kept on full man and it's their job to do the jor companies having anything Union. For the information of the for the nearest Hall. crews. to speak • of scheduled. Messman's work. Shipping In NY Resumes With A Bang SlU Bosuns Weather Rugged, But Shipping Is Good, New Orleans Reports Mobile Shipping Continues Slow From The Sixth Deck ESI �rtidmr. Btomabn.9» MM- TBE SEAFARERS LOQ Page Five r^i 1200 ^om Maritime Unions ' Ei^y Gain Dinner In New York NEW YORK—You couldn't have done better at the Waldorf for 20 bucks a plate! " There was celery soup. There was turkey with trim­ i' ' ^ W''-'--'- r '- '• . ?r ' -, - I F <•. •? ^ ' ; "• . iSisllWPsif; PP^v Considerable credit for the first-class holiday dinner must go to Brothers Bennie Gonzalez (left) and Ray Gonzales—they're not related, They did a bang-up job preparing and roasting some 50 turkeys and supervising the menu. They were ably assisted by oldtimer David Heron, who looks on. mings. There were mashed potatoes with rich gravy, green vegetables, salad, celery and olives, There were apple, mince and pumpkin pies—and even lemon meringue pies for those who didn't go for traditional holiday fare. To wash everything down, there were steaming hot coffee and as much ice-cold beer as you wanted. Even the cigarettes were on the housA AFL PARTY This was the Thanksgiving Dinner put on by the AFL Maritime Trades Department at Headquarters of the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District in New York, Invited werfe all maritime workers, regardless of union affiliation, idled by the longshore strike. And some 1,200 Seafarers. Longshoremen, Pursers, Radio Operators, NMUers, CIO Marine Cooks, SUP members, Tugboatmen, independent Marine Firemen, Masters, Mates, CIO Engineers and Teamsters accepted the invitatioik Their union credentials were , admission tickets. Even the Army Service were made Transport welcome. Representatives of the unions affiliated with the MTD's local Port council conceived the idea when they realized that Thanksgiving was going to be a gloomy holiday for hundreds of strikebound maritime workers. So ^ot to work. They planned a sumptuous holiday meal, with entertainment to round out the day. Invitations were distributed up and down the New York waterfront: Joining the waterfront unions in putting on the highly successful affair wa.s Local 202 of the Brotherhood of Team.sterSj whose members drive produce from the docks to market. SPONSORS Signing the invitation to the dinner were: Joseph H. Papa, President of Local 202 of the Teamsters; Joseph P. Ryan, President of the International Longshoremen's Association; Cap­ tain Bill Bradley, President of the ILA's Marine Division; Thomas Hill, New Yorlt Agent, American Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association: Fred Howe, New York Agent, Radio Officers Other Parties Maritime workers in New York were not the only ones to enjoy Thanksgiving din­ ner. Accounts of parties in other ports are coming into the LOG telling of holiday festivities along the water­ front. Since these reports were incomplete at press time.- they were not included in this issue. If full details are available next week, the LOG will carry the story— with pictures if possible. Pre-dinner activity revealed scenes like these. Brothers are cutting generous portions of delicious meringue and* pumpkin pies. Plenty of elb^w grease was applied in the galley to keep it up to SIU standards of cleanliness. No one did a halfway job. p:'?! Union; Morris Wcisberger, New York Agent, SUP; and Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, SIU A&G District and Chairman of the New York Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. The entire operation v/as man­ ned by members of the sponsor­ ing unions. New York Patrol­ men Ray Gonzales and Bennie Gonzalez headed a staff of crack SIU Stewards Department men who purchased, prepared and served the bang-up fare. MOVIES, TOO White-coated waiters moved efficiently as they set tables. Signs on tables indicate names of unions, whose members partook of feast. There was a good turnout from every maritime union; Before and after eating, guests relaxed on the third deck where they watched the telecast of the Penn-Cornell football game, and viewed two full-length movies plus short subjects. STATISTICS: 1,200 pounds of turkey (contributed by Teamsters Local 202); 100 pies; 12 gallons of green peas; 7 gallons of as­ paragus; 300 pounds of potatoes; 2 cases of cransberry sauce; 2 cases of celpry; 2 gallons of olives; 6 cases of oi*anges; 3 Paddy McCann was one of cases of apples; 50 pounds of asthe hands who worked fast Sorted nuts; 160 loaves of bread; carving helpings of turkey in 75 pounds of butter; 5 kegs of beer; 30,000 cigarettes, ' the galley. �Page Six TnE Ample seating accommodations were arrang^ for the 1.200 guests of the Maritime Trades Depcirtment. Above is a view of one of the three' dining rooms in which the gala dinner was served. SEAFARERS LOG Fiidar« Deoemb*r 3< 1848*- These men were among the first to be served. Soup and the main course were served at counters. Appetisers, desert, beer and coffee were brought to tables by waiters. llliilli This Brother kept the guests well-supplied with pie. icecold beer, olives, celery, bread, butter and the rest. No won­ der all hands expressed a wish for another such affeiir. H. H. Guenther (left) and 'Walter Gisczak announced their, enthusiasm over the whole af­ fair right from their table. They said they'd like to see it done more often. Signs on tables only indicated the .names of unions whose members had been invited. Men from all unions sat together at the same tables and the great majority thought it was a great way to become better acquainted. a:.. None of the helping hands tackled his job more sincerely than Chief Cook lAesper Grover. who hopped tables. Grover said he enjoyed his job almost as much as he did eating the dinner. . Only thing the guests were asked to do themselves, was to discard their empty plates on the way oub as the Brother on extreme right is doing. Without a single exception, all guests'complied with the request. �•Friday, Decatiiiber 3, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Cordial Service J Craclrv SIU Stewards Department men like the ones pic­ tured here put in a hard day's work. These Seafarers served as Messmen, and didn't iind the time to eat until all the guests had finished. M • -'i ;',j3 -1 m :•» I •3 m. <e| One of the Stewards Depart­ ment men who did' a bang-up job serving his SIU Brothers and their guests. The sign says ROU, but SIU members and their guests sat where they wished. ^ Seafarer Mel Dorfman (right) decluedt "The food was great/. and- it was. served in first-rate style. i I'll. bet there isn't a man who wouldn't agree with me on this. I know that a great many of the men who are here certainly would have gone without a Thanksgiving Day dinner if it hadn't been for the New York Port Council of the AFL Maritime Trades Department." �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 3. 1948 Movies, Smokes Top Off Day's Festivities One time a man wants a smoke and wants it bad i£ after a good dinner. The Maritime Trades Department took care of this too. giving everybody a pack of cigarettes when he left the banquet halL Before the festivities began, men from all the maritime unions gathered in Beaver Street waiting for the door to open. Union books were their admission tickets. After dinner, the guests went to the third floor to relax. Thoy watched televised football games until the sound pictures got under way. Two fulllength features headed the bill. Crowd of men in rear of photo above are rwidting for elevator to take them to one of the Ihrof dining rooms. Brothers seated in foreground hvre Some 30,000 cigarettes were distributed to the guests, who could pick their favorite brands. This marked the end of the first phase of the festivities. There was plenty more to come. Tired but contenteia, these men have just served the last guests and are now getting - taste of the' holiday fare themselves. Service at tl^e Waldorf at 20 bucks a plate couldn't have been better. abready eaten and ate walthing a footbidl contest via television. It was^ a '.'M: • -'ureat'day'fdr-all'present.'" • K.;i i iji-- t i rI �Friday, X>minber 3, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINIITES AND NEWS Representation, Spic And Span Hall Make NO Hard To Beat — Member irS TEE HABANIERO! The New Orleans Branch settles beefs—and fast, stated Eddie Mooney, Pas­ senger Steward, who was recently on the Alcoa Corsair. In New York after a quick trip up from the Gulf, he's loud in his praise of all SI.U Branches, but feels the rep*• resentation the membership*"Why," he exclaimed, "they are Diamond Hitched is getting in New Orleans waxed and shined till you could just couldn't be bettered eat off of them! There is one thing for sure," he continued, anywhere. "the winos and performers had Hitched by the Deck Main­ tenance of the Diamond Hitch, whose name wasn't given, was the 210-pound catfish shown. Catch was made in the Paranana River, Dutch Guiana during a recent trip south by the Alcoa vessel. To bolster his claim, Brother better steer clear there. These Moohey gives an example. characters are dealt with sum­ Recently "a beef was phoned marily, and can kiss their books into the Hall at five o'clock in good-bye if they' start tearing the evening. The building super- down Union conditions in New intendant and Patrolman closed Orleans." the Hall and" rushed right down Mooriey's feeling- is that on to the ship. Everything was thOs ships you can't beat the co straightened out on the spot operation and efficiency of the with no hangovers to foul up crews shipping out of New Or­ the trip. With J. Jones behind the squeezebox and Chico waving leans today. Passengers have re­ Sailing in and out of. New peatedly told Mooney that they the maracas, the hot latin rhythm is too much for Brothers Orleans from July through Oc­ have never seen such well-man­ Click and Fernandez, who show the rest of the crew how tober on the passenger ships, ned ships, or such service on it's done. Scene is the Alcoa Patriot's No. 4 hatch during Mooney had plenty of opportun­ American carriers. The passen­ a recent trip. Pic was submitted to the LOG by Luigi ity to corroborate his favorable gers, about three-fourths North Perciballi, AB. initial impression of the ijew Americans and one fourth South Hall and its efficient operation. Americans, have turned in re­ He thought it tip-top shape in ports favorable to the crews, to the first place, but found it to the company offices, pointing up be improving each time he what Seafarers know: that SIU dropped in. The loudspeaker, the seamen are tops in the industry! movie projector, the showers— In conclusion, Mooney revealed all additions or improvements. that there is solid membership The laundry problem on their ship, solved through SLICK SHOP cooperation behind Agent ShepAs a crack SIU Steward, h^ pard and the whole Branch or­ the purchase of a washing machine, crewmembers of the especially noticed the floors. ganization. SS Steel Worker this week voiced the hope that the near Clean Togged Worker Crew Asks Washers On SIU Ships ^future will see all SlU-contracted* ships equipped with complete facilities for the dispatched from Kiel, Germany, atures 'the oil flowed very washing and ironing o f finally • broke the ship out slowly. through eighteen inches of ice. The return crossing set a rec­ crews' clothing. The temperature ranged to ord of eight days from Gotten­ ^ The crew's sentiments were thirtj^-eight degrees below zero. burg to Ambrose light. A 20- embodied in a motion carried at Heavy fog and ice extended well knot Victory, she only used 18 a shipboard meeting held just out into the Baltic. of her 33 nossels most of the prior to the ship's payoff in New time, for the prop was half out York this week, the end of a SLOW WORK of the water. All in all, con­ 111-day around-the-world trip. In the meeting, which was Eight days were spent in cluded- Correll, it was a swell chaired * by Lester Long, ship's Gottenburg, Sweden taking on trip. 3,500 barrels of oil which had to However, so few ships go there Carpenter, the Isthmian crew be brought in truck tankers that it looks like Brother Correll also voted to leave the crewfrom small storage depots inland. will have a tough time getting purchased washing machine and irons aboard the- ship for the Of course in the low temper­ back to Finland this winter. benefit of the oncoming gang. In making their move the re­ tiring Seafarers requested that WHITE CAPS ON THE C RE SAP the new crew take good care of the equipment and keep it re­ paired. Brother Long, who re­ ported on the crew's activities to the LOG, stated that the crew of the Worker during the trip found the machine a tremendous aid in keeping clothing clean, and morale high. CREW USE ONLY In using the machine the crew made no restrictions as to hours or frequency of its use; the only qualification being that it was solely for the use of the un­ licensed personnel. Commenting on the crew's de­ sire that all ships be equipped ' with washing machines and ironers. Long remarked, "if the men on the ships would kick in five bucks apiece, crews would have . no more laundry worries. The days of lugging ashore a seabag full of dirty linen would be While caps, haizy chests and shorts seem to be the uniform ended and the crews would be abodrd the Thomas Cresap, Isthmian. At least Brothers Ernest togged in crisp, clean linen at the payoff. After aU, our motto Buch, OS; Lefty, Oiler; and Les Keith, AB, would make it is An SIU Ship is a Clean Ship appear so. Pie was taken while the ship was in Calcutta —to me that means the crew's recently. gear, too." 1947 Trip To Finland Makes Seafarer Yearn For Encore With the winterwinds blowing around the country most seamen are eyeing south-bound vessels headed for the tropics; Seafarer Theodore Correll, however, re­ membering his voyage to Fin­ land last year at this time, would instead, choose a return visit to that frozen Scandaniyian coimtry. In spite of the difficult weather sure to be encountered in the crossing and in the Baltic, Cor­ rell figures the pleasure met in seeing the cities and people of Finland, which he "calls Paradise, would be well worth it. CONVINCING clothed and lovely, cigarettes brought 3,500 marks per carton, and the people were very friendly to the seamen. They even wore pins -bearing* the American flag. The ship discharged slowly, for the coal had to be shoveled by hand, with both men and women working oh the docks. Accord­ ing to the law, women must work unless they have a family at home, even school children must work after school. But with all this, they are happy people who are rapidly re­ pairing war-damage. Correll de­ scribes Helsinki as a beautiful modern town, with good restaui-ants and fine brownstone and concrete buildings. The populace there cannot forget, however, that the Russians took civilian hostages and hanged them during the war. His resume of the trip made last fall aboard the Knox Vic­ tory presents a strong defense ' - of his sentiment.: • ; Leaving a Baltimore coal pier the 5th of September, 1947, Cor­ rell recalls, the trip was an THROUGH ICE eventful one from the beginnihg. After a rough crossing, the^ ship After sixteen days in Helsinki, was lost for five days until get­ the ship moved through three ting a position from anpther ship inches of ice to Kotka,- thirtj' off the North Coast of Ireland, . miles away, where the rest of the After taking fuel in South­ cargo was discharged in seven hampton, she proceeded through days. In this little* town near thfe Kiel CanaL into the Baltic, the Russian border, the liquor where the Captain earned the was cheap and there were many name of "One Revolution" Swee­ night-clubs. ney, because of his habit of call­ Suddenly" the weather changed ing down to the engine room for from brisk fall weather to the one revolution up and one revo- frigid arctic cold, which her­ iufion • down. And no wonder— alds the winter festivities of the plagued with heiavy fog and'' a country. Then work stops and German pilot, whom he did not everyone enters into skiing and trust, the ;Gaptahi had his ship winter sports. •;: ^^roimd. thr*^,times before mak- Fifteen feet of snow fell in a ihg port. week. When the ship tried--to -. y-if Once in Finland it was another leave, two Finnish tugs could do -^..vmatter. vThe girls, were cleanly ribthihg with her. Icebreakers, m M �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Frldaf, December s, 1949 Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings JEAN. Oct. 27 —' Chairman kept clean. One minute of sil­ Ivan Vante; Recording Secretary ence for departed Brothers, Fritsbert Stephens. The stand­ ft ft ft ing of the membership was re­ AFOUNDRIA. Oct. 24—Chairs ported by the Delegates. Motion man Ernest Metts; Recording under New Business by Joseph Secretary O. Bodden. The Ship's Coolon and F. Vargas, that deck Delegate reported a beef about department toilets be painted, the Bosun. There were a few new locks put on doors of sail­ hours disputed overtime reported ors* quarters, drinking fountain in deck and engine departments, to be installed in engine room, i^otion carried under New Busi­ and new coffee urn to be inness to have coat hangers placed staUed in crew's messhall. One in passageway outside of the minute of silence for Brothers messhall. Under Good and Wel­ lost at sea. fare there was discussion on how to improve the food which was ft ft ft THE CABINS. Oct. 24—Chair­ covered proper dress in mess- terrible. The dissatisfaction with man Carney; Recording. Secre­ roont and cleanliness of ship. the Bosun was also discussed. tary Carrigan. Previous minutes One minute of-silence for Broth­ One minute's silence for Broth-_ read and accepted. Brothers ers lost at sed: ers lost' at sea. Boaller, Barnes. Carney and - ft ft ft i t. X Ploppert. Delegates, reported on ALCOA CLIPPER. Oct. 24— STEEL ADMIRAL. Oct. 3— the standing of the- membership. Chairman Duke Hall; Recording Chairman M. L. McCarthy; Re­ The meeting went into Good and Secretary. Frenchy Blanchard. cording Secretary Li L. Pickett. Welfare where it was pointed out Previous minutes read. Ship's Ship's Delegate reported beef on that the Stewards Department Delegate reported that Brother the chow. Some disputed over­ men are not required to paint, Engelhart still has beef about time reported by the Engine but that they may paint their the air-conditioning system with Delegate. Motions under New own quarters voluntarily for Chief Engineer, which would be Business- that tables and chairs overtime if the Deck Department turned over to the "Patrolman be built back aft for feeding is too busy to do it. Brother upon arrival. Department Dele­ local longshoremen. Good and Barnes spoke /on tife milk situa­ gates reported on standing of Welfare covered moving Messtion. The radio in crew's mess- membership. The. treasurer re­ men's foc'sle, improving foocT, room to be repaired. One min­ ported a balance on hand of getting salt tablets for engine All reports accepted. room, and a warning to watch ute of silence for Brothers lost $79.32. Motion carried under New Busi­ police in Has Tanura. One min­ at sea. ness to fine anyone leaving cups ute of silence for lost Brothers. BY HANK in messr.oom or throwing butts "On A Slow Boat To China" may be just a popular song on deck 50 cents. Collected fines right now but all the brothers on the beach in SIU halls to bci, turned, x)ver to hospitalized from Boston all around to Frisco are hoping they were on a brothers if. Seheles. elected slow boat to anywHere... One brother .grabbed a tanker for SHij>'s: Delegate. Uhder Good ^d Crurzuiao and Denmark and signed on twelve month articles ft ft ft ^ Welfare it was suggested that the with a possible shuttle run Out of the Persian Gulf. When FAIRXSLE4 Oct. 2'4~«hairmBn Ship's Delegate see the Steward ft ft ft we said we hoped the North Atlantic won't be tough he an­ G. W. Braxtan; Recording Secre­ about any changes' in the food STEEL ADMIRAL, Oct. 27-^ swered "duck soup"...Speaking of food, we're glad to hear tary C, Wrighft No beefs re­ that the crew wanted. The Sec­ Chairman A. Schroter; Recording : that SIU brothers (especially those on the beach a long time ported by the Delegates. C. ond Cook asked Brothers to stay Secretary C. McMullen. Reading trying to stretch out their last few bucks) and AFL mates, Wright was elected Ship's Dele­ out of galley during meal hours. of minutes of previous meeting. skippers, longshoremen, radio operators, pursers, and truck gate imder New Busines's. The Ofie minute of silence observed The Engine Delegate reported' drivers enjoyed the Themksgiving turkey dinner at our hall meeting went into Good and for departed Brothers. the trouble with the Second As­ last week. Welfare where suggestions were sistant straightened out. Motion made^ to install clock in the rec­ 4. t carried under New Business -to • Brother Warren Woodill had his Thanksgiving dinner up in reation room aft, !o check the change the Second Cook's hours. , Boston, but his brother Woodrow had his turkey, beer and cig­ ship's radio, to investigate the Motions to have Shii)'s Delegate arettes Beaver Street style... We hope Brother Patrick Daugherty condition, of the innerspring have steam turned on in pantry, in the Ellis Island Marine hospital has been receiving those weekly mattresses. The crew was asked and to warn the crew Messman bundle of LOGS to pass around. By the way, we read recently to make less noise in the pas­ to get on the ball or be replaced. • about a seaman complaining that merchant seamen were being sageways and to control drinking Discussion under Good and Wel­ discharged from the Ellis Island Marine Hospital to make room aboard ship in foreign ports. One fare on shortage of food and sup­ for displaced persons from Europe, We doubt this has happened. minute of silence was observed plies, and painting of PO messHowever, if it's true then it's mighty unfair to our seamen and for departed Union members. room. Delegates asked to see •ft ft ft should be investigated. GOVERNOR GRAVES, Oct. 19 Skipper about beefs. One min­ ft ft ft THOMAS CRESAP. Oct. 24— —Chairman Frank Albere; Re­ ute of silence for departed » 4^ & Chairman Wagner; Recording cording Secretary John Tilley. Brothers. The December issue of True magazine has a, fine Irue book length story called 'The Last Great Days of Sail" by Secretary Kuhn. No beefs were Previous minutes were read and ft ft ft reported by the Department accepted. The Delegates re­ ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Oct. Allan Villiers. Buy a copy before your ship sails. After reading it you'll appreciate your job during these modern Delegates and their reports were ported hll full books, and no 5—Chairman J. Garrison; Re- ' accepted as given. Motion car­ beefs pending. Luke Collins was cording Secretary John R. Mi- days of going to sea and your membership in the SIU. ried under New Business to try elected Ship's Delegate by ac­ chaelis. After the reading of pre­ any man performing while drunk clamation. Motion under NeW vious minutes and acceptance of The following oldtimers may still be anchored in town: G. before a five man committee. If Fleming, M. Newhoff, L. Aviles, L. A. Marsh, A. Jepson, A. found guilty he is to be fined not Business for 4he stewards .depart­ Delegates' reports, the meeting " ment to clean the .recreation went into New Business. Motion Quincnes, R: Zaragoza, J. A. Morris, R. Rowan, Andy Thevik, more than $25. Proceeds to be room, the engine department to carried to have the Chief Engi­ C, Bonafont and T. Wabolis.... Big Roderick Smith grabbed a donated to the LOG or such ship and 100 miles but of port she broke down and they came back charity as the majority of the clean the laundry, and the deck neer get the fresh water tanks into proper shape and to replace in again. Roddy wants to know if this counts, as a trip and calls crew may direct. A vote of department to straighten the gaskets in defective portholes. messhall on the night watches. for a discharge? The only thing it does do, Roddy, is give you thanks was given to New York Under Good and Welfare the 1 Carried. Motion caixied for each a chance to grab a few more boxes of cigars for the trip. Patrolmen Louis Goffin. Jimmie man to be responsible for re­ membership was asked to leave S ft J. Shashan. and Freddie Siewarl, placing cups and for leaving the the laimdry tubs empty arid Last week we read another ridiculous editorial in the for their good work in settling laundry in good shape after us­ clean after use. One minute, of New York Times, claiming that maritime workers were solely the ship's beefs. General discus­ ing. Cleanliness of ship was dis­ silence was observed for lost responsible for our merchant marine being so small today and sion imder Good and Welfare cussed under Good and Welfare. Brothers." the exit of thousands of seamen from the industry since the One minute of silence for lost war. The editorial reads—"As a matter of cold fact maritime Brothers. workers, either ashore or afloat, have contributed virtually ft ft ft nothing on their own part to ameliorate the rapid post-war STEEL VOYAGER, Oct. 1— decUne of the merchant marine...The conviction grows that Chairman Kelly; Recording Sec­ it is idle to hope for general comprehension among maritime retary R. P. Herald. The Diele.workers of the simple theory that they must share the indusgates' reports and the previous ^s responsibilities and do something to help maintain a minutes were accepted. Motion strong competitive merchant marine." carried under New Business to bring charges against men in we say the anti-labor newspapers in America never tell the Stewards Department who put people that the shipowners laid up thousands of ships, transferred out different food for saloon than hundreds of others to Panamanian and Honduran flags and alfor the crew mess. Motion, made . lowed the Maritime Commission to sell many ships to foreign for the Deck Delegate to request nations. The shipowners and the Maritime Commission are en­ that adequate soap be issued by tirely to blame. The seamen only wish to sail the ships under jJie Mate. • Carried. Under Good VKdreCTtHBSIU/ decent wages and conditions. How in the world can they be and Welfare it was suggested blamed for lack of cargoes, lack of dollars in the world and that each man take care of his chsmging subsidies? If the shipowners can operate ten ships then own cot^ that more juices be putfh^ can operate fifty ships now. out, and that the messrooms bh ^Juecfhon ms8+iVi >s are bemb held r^uiariu m all A®C5 poris . A well - rr^romexi Seofoher fe a ciredCh -te hmSe.l'^and-h Ms mhFs.M^ks, if-a pom'f-'b c:^r\dard poHicrjpkf/e t'on CUT and RUN « s, '?Btfrecr YOURSELF/ �Friday. December-3, 1948 T HE S E AFARERS LO G Says Social Security Law Harms Seamen To the Editor: •I believe it was in the LOG 'that I saw a short article, ex­ plaining the principal features of the Social Security Act. The article did not mention, however, the fact that while So­ cial Security time for seamen starts Jan. 1, 1937, they did not begin paying into the fund until Jan. 1, 1940. Therefore, a seaman who becomes 65 in 1950 and wishes to retire, his earnings for ten years would be averaged over only 13 years. This would give him a much lower average monthly wage on which his benefit payments would be based than he has actually earned. If he has worked steadily dur­ ing those ten years, he may have the necessary number of quar­ ters to his credit, but probably not much more. If at some time he signed on for a voyage in Sep­ tember and did not get back till after New Years, he would have lost that quarter and been put down as idle, though he worked all the time. Or again, during th^ war he may have been away for .six months or a year (as many were signed in March or June and stayed out till the following year). In this case he would have lost quarters three and two, respectively.'-Not only that, but his earnings for those long voyages would have been put down for the following year, thus crediting him with only what he earned before he left for that year. It is the same with the income tax. Suppose he earned $6,000 on one such voyage and earned at least $2,000 more later on that year for a total of $8,000 in all, with possibly $500, or $1,000 the yeaj before. Only $3,000 would have been credited to his Social Security account. Of course, he would be entitled to a refund of the tax he had paid on the other $5,000—but try and get it! Even an unlicensed man could easily have earned the $3,000 limit every year between 1940 and 1950 and feel that he had averaged $250 per month, and thus be entitled to the maximum monthly benefit payments. But actually he would get much less. He would probably do well to average half of that at most, or $150 per month. So, from the above' i t can readily be seen that the Social Security Act, like the Income Tax Law, while favoring the sea­ men slightly in the matter of subsistance in the main, worlcs against them. The Unions should get together now and call the attention of Congress to this deplorable state of affairs. A correction should be made when the law comes up for revision sometime next year. Ole Grindabl GOOD SEAFARERS GET TpGETHER AT GEORGIE'S, ^ Blasts NMUer's Bid To Free Aliens From Union Battles To the Editor: In the recent issue of the NMU Pilot of November 19, 1948 ap­ peared a letter by a member of that union, Valdis Zazis, in which he raised a loud protest against Panamanian ships and the ex­ ploitation of alien seamen by the shipowner. The subject of Panamanian ships is nothing new in the American shipping indusj^ry. In the year of 1940 the Standard Oil Company transferred twenty ships to the Panamanian registry, employing German seamen on these ships. When the United States entered the war. Standard Oil, in a patriotic, flag-waving gesture, transfeiTed these same ships back to the American flag and interned the German seamen in a prison camp on the Hudson. This self-same seaman argues that alien seamen, "If they take pai-t in any strikes against this exploitation by American ship­ owners to get shed of such dis­ crimination as practiced in the American industry today, they will be blackballed and de­ ported." Does the writer of such a .statement realize that Ameri­ can seamen took the same chances for years in organizing American ships, that today per­ mit this present alien to enjoy the fruits of his labor? BY DIRECT ACTION Iheir glasses in a toast to the cameraman are left to right—Seafarers Ray Cole. Vince Kuhl. Fred Reiddi and Frank Hall. Scene is the George Washington Bar, the SIU men in the port of Norfolk. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK One of the boys saw the movie out bringing back some LOGS,, Someone said, if you can't "Goona Goona," with a cast of I mean. The LOGS ar-e sent boost, don't knock! I would like Balinese gals, and now he wants there regularly by our Union, so to add, if you can't take a joke, to ship for Bali, "Goona Goona," I ask Mr. Braga for a few copies don't dish one out! ... Tommy by the way, means love potion for your shipmates... If you're Griner told the crew about his ... "Bull" Sheppard is not the interested in butterfly trays, alli- experienced in the Middle East. i gator hand bags, or any other He claims all the pickpockets in owner of the Bull Line. What officer made this remark j article, buy there ... Keep posted Port Said are organized ... Would you cross their picketline? to passengers: "You needn't by reading the LOG. •worry about . tipping the boys. } I hear the Bernstein Steamship Jose Casiellon, Butcher, has They get good union wages." Did Company wants its ships equip­ saved enough money to go I say officer?... A short time ped with cafeterias, instead' of home to Cuba for a vacation. ago, I boarded an NMU ship, dining saloons. Pretty soon there While he's there he doesn't •the Argentina, and I was really won't be any staterooms — just want to see meat—just frijoles surprised. I found it very clean. dormitories ... What Second Ba­ and arroz ... Captain Clark It seemed, however, that there ker bought a Cadillac? When (B.A.) will return to New Or­ was some friction among the he's drivihg through the city, he leans. Captain Cooley will re­ crewmembers. That's why I'm turns on his radio loud .to' at­ place him ... And the Delta suggesting that all SIU mem­ tract attention. office is now located in Puerto In the current annual elec­ bers read the NMU's paper, and Nuevo, near Dock B. Whenever possible, board its tions, we have a chance to "Tiger Lil" in Rio has lost contracted ships. I just want you vote for officials of our Union. her heart to "Red" McConville. to see the difference between Be a good Union man and vote Sez she: "I've met many seamen for the right man for the job. them and SIU ships. but 'Red' has something no one Remember, it's your Union, so Again the boys are specu­ else has." Perhaps that's the rea­ lating in pesos. I bought ^quite. do your duty and vote ... By son he's afraid to go ashore reading this paper, you'll be a few in Rio for eight to one. there ... Eleanor Jaimoy is smil­ posted on what's doing in mar­ Now. here in B.A.. we're geting these days because .she~gets itime. ling ten and perhaps in a few The price of whiskey has more pesos for her dollars. days twelve, Presidente Peron Two of the crew had the of Argentina says he would gone up 20 cruzeiros. The price rather have his right arm cut lists now call for 90 cruzeiros, same idea. Both took a coke off than ask for a loam If he about $4.50 .., Mr. Utney of the to their girl friend and she keeps his word. I'm sure the Delta Line office in B.A. is a turned out to be the same boys will make a few ^dollars. good joe. He'll see to it that girl. It happened .in Santos and anyone taken ill is taken care were their faces red... Why I'm buying, too. So many of us will stop at the of... Dana Dennison missed the does Mrs. Johannson have Florida bar in Rio' and return ship a short time ago and during shampoos? We know, but do •to the ship empty-handed. With- the time ashore he was married. you? Page Eleven These conditions were not ob­ tained by bleating for more poli­ tical action, but by the use of direct-action on the part of workers aboard various ships and in such manner organizing as a group to create a solid front against John Shipowner. As an example, take Isthmian, recently organized by the SIU. Do any seamen of the opinion of the NMU member who makes such outlandish statements, be­ lieve this company welcomed a union on its ships? Isthmian, like Standard Oil, is interested in one line of business: profit at the least expense to itself. Does this NMU member real­ ize that every unorganized ship we have in the American indus- CONVALESCING TANKERMAN EYES LAKES SHIPPING To the Editor: I- was hospitalized in Japan and have been on the beach here .since being returned to the Marine Hospital at San Francisco on May 1. I have been a tankerman for many years, and at the time of my illness was on the USNT Mission Purisima as Elec­ trician. shuttling from the Per­ sian Gulf to Japan and Korea. Before the affiliation of the SIU-SUP. I held an SIU book, but now belong to the SUP. I would greatly appreciate it if you would send me the latest issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. I have been out of touch for several months. Also I would like to have the addresses of the SIU locals in Wisconsin and Chicago as I may sail the Lakes for a while. G. D. Jones Anligo, Wise. (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ ing mailed to -your address. You will find the addresses of all SIU Halls, including tho^e in the Great Lakes area, printed in the directory on page IS.) try today must be organized by the American seamen who take the chances of being discrimi­ nated against and blackballed just as much he claims will happen to the seamen on Panamanian ships? Let us suppose the .10,000 alien seamen he refers to carry the opinion that they canpot strike or defend the prin­ ciples of the union in which they hold membership. Let us sup-, pose they fear deportation and blackballing, which he empha­ sizes so strongly in his letter. Let this NMU member realize also that regardless who the in­ dividuals may be there are al­ ways many men who try to avoid picket duty. What then is to stop his alien brothers from sailing these Pana­ manian ships during a strike? In every war we can always find the traitor to any cause, willing to sell out his country or union for money. ^ Why don't the alien seamen picket these Panamanian ships now that they are members in good standing here in United States and feel their union, the NMU, will back, them up on such a decision? Bleating for political action hasn't stopped the shipowner from transferring his ships to a foreign flag. DEPEND ON OWNERS This NMU member writes: "If legal entry and the right to strike cannot be gotten by alien seamen, they will have to live on big-hearted shipowners' money." This .statement is suffi­ cient enough to figure the char­ acter of this NMU man. He has told all seamen in the maritime industry that he carries #the backbone of a jelly fish. Were this NMU seaman inter­ ested in Amei-ican labor history, the writer could go on for days it telling him of the American and alien seamen who gave up their lives and liberty that other sea­ men in our maritime industry could enjoy the fruits of their saoifice. This NMU member protests that you get only 120 dollars and no overtime on these Panamanian ships, and the own­ ers feed you as they like, and if you kick you're fired as an agi­ tator. Isn't that terrible? Perhaps this NMU member can understand how the SIU suc­ ceeded in organizing Isthmian. The members of the SIU under­ stand the discrimination that would be practiced by the com­ pany, yet they sailed these ships —as organizers—many of them being aliens. The SIU first started organizing these ships back in 1938. By sticking to the fight they whipped John Ship­ owner by direct-action, not the political action you have been bleating for these many years. When an individual admits he lacks the courage to piole-st slave labor and will subject-himself to starvation on a merchant ship without even a protest, then theie must be something lacking in the character of the indmdual. M\ Book 312 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. w.-ii •la •'3 •"i �T HE Page Twrtre SE AF AM EMS L0 G FtUkY^ December 3, THE HQMBEBSmP SraOKS Smacks Chops Oyer Thanksgiving, Blasts 'Institution' Holiday Meal To the Editor: The Seamen around Whitehall and South Street, have just fin­ ished celebrating a most happy Thanksgiving, due to the efforts of the N.Y. Port Council of the AFL Maritime Trades Dept. On Thanksgiving day at 51 Beaver Street, at the headquar­ ters of the Union, a wonderful dinner was served, consisting of roast torn turkey, chestnut dress­ ing, cranberry sauce, creamed mashed potatoes, green peas, celery, two kinds of salads, three kinds of pie, coffee, beer and many other "goody-goodies" that the writer is not able to remem­ ber, due to the fact that he is still so full of all of these yuriiyums that it has affected his memory. In line with MTD policy of ex­ tending the hand of friendship and fraternity, all labor organiza­ tions, regardless of craft or af­ filiations, were invited to partake of this bountiful - Thanksgiving spread. Members of practically every waterfront union attended this feast and in union brother­ hood ate Thanksgiving turkey and 'goody-goodies' until they were filled up to the brim. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all. ^ In marked contrast, a word about the institution on South Street that is supposed to be a •non-profit organization,' founded for the purpose of helping des­ titute seamen. NO FREE FEED This institution saw an oppor­ tunity to take advantage of the poverty stricken condition of the seamen, due to the long tie-up in shipping, and put pressure on them by charging $1 for what was supposed to be a Turkey Dinner. To be sure that all sea­ men understood that there would be no free turkey dinner, they advertised in that most conspicious place: the lobby, that the Sweatin' It Out i diimer was to cost them a buck. This doUar feast, fed to those who were able to scrape up a buck, consisted of a very small piece of turkey that was put on cold storage in the Year-of-Our Lord 1865, a few old gee'd-up vegetables that Noah heaved out of the Ark and a cup of last's year's coffee—all of this wonder­ ful spread only for a buck, a buck that no seaman on the beach had or could get. No doubt this policy was adopted by this institution as gesture to the ship owners; namely that they were ready too to get hardboiled and show these seamen and longshoremen that they had better settle this strike, or they stood ready to furnish finks as usual, the same as they have done in the past. ENRICHES OPERATORS Begging letters by the millions have been sent out over the years, telling well meaning peo­ ple how much good work this institution is doing for seamen. Through this constant barrage of WHERE GOOD FOOD MEANS GOOD LIVING propaganda, a golden harvest has poured in to support a high-class bunch of first-rate con men and women, who operate under the guise of religion and charity to enrich themselves at the expense of the seamen. Contributors, donators and endowers to this institution are led to believe that most services are free to seamen, and that such services that- are not free are to be had for a very anall cost. Any seaman knows that there is no service free 'in this institu­ tion, except malarky, and I understand now that they want to assess you a'small charge for that, claiming that you might go into the gardening business and use it for fertilizer." To mention the many rackets that this institution indulges in would be too lengthy. After all, seeing^ is believing. Those- who contribute or donate to this out­ fit should take a stroll around and become a guest for a few days— their eyes would be opened. "Spun Yarn" 'Tood worthy of a song" might be the caption to this picture, as M. Sierra, Cook, serenades on his* friring pan while A. JockeL Night Cook-Baker displays one of his hot mince pies. At the table Chief Cook J. Renosia gives Chief Steward T. Foster a "fuU House." Trollops Rate Over Seamen At Bremen Red Cross; Bose To ihe Editor: Here are a few things for sea­ men to remember when the great, "charitable" American Red Cross asks (or should I say begs) for donations: On our arrival in Bremen, we were informed that only U.S. military currency was to be used ashore and possession of foreign currency is prohibited and pun­ ishable by military law. So, af­ ter drawing a few script dollars I meandered uptown to visit the "At Ease Club," sponsored by the American Red Cross. I asked the young lady at the information desk where I could buy a few stamps with which to mail some letters. "I'm sorry, sir," said the pretty maid, "we can't sell stamps to civilians." Then I sat. down at the Snack Bar, a very lovely room' with cosy little tables, music and soft lights, which was filled with soldiers and their pretty Ger­ man frauleins, eating, drinking and chatting. After a fifteen minute wait, I called a waitress and asked for a sandwich and a cup of coffee. "I'm sorry, sir;" she said, "you may sit here, but I can't serve you—only military personnel." . ^"IT'S A SHAME" It was the same story at the soda fountain and candy coun­ ter. I did manage to buy a copy Check It—But Good Aboard Ihe Steel Maker,-and all ready to sail when the ILA strifce ended, Czewmemher Riefcy- Risheak, AB^ ia shown •»a»irwij things easy in hia ioe'sle. I'- Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adeqiuate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. of "Stars and Stripes," though. I went back, to the information desk to give the young lady a little information on how I felt about the Red Cross. She said, "Yes, it is a shame that soldiers can bring prostitutes in here and buy them anything they wi^, while • American" seamen can't even buy a stamp; but' those are our orders, and we are not to blame." So I took my script, changed it on the black market, and spent my German niarke in an enemy" gin mill. That's it boys! When the Red Cross wants to pin liiat little tin flag on you for a generous donation tell them to get it from the Germans! Give them a knock whenever and wherever you can, because as far as the Red Cross is concerned an American sea­ man isn't as good as a German streetwalker. Frank Bose BUSY BROTHER CHECKS ON GEAR AND CREDITORS To the Editor: I'm SUP 456&, and I'd like to say hello to my shipmates. If any of you Brothers have any in­ formation regarding, my gear, which wax lost on November 15, on the Madaket, please contact me at 59 Clay Street, San Fran­ cisco. If there are any debts that I have not paid, please let me know also; for I have been too busy lately to attgnd to these matters. Here's to a bigger organiza­ tion! I Edward J. Bovickf" Assembled in the messroom the crew goes to work on the Stewards Department's gaslronomical delights. Seafarer in the center is A1 Wilk. Ship is the Gadsden. AmericanEastern's heavy lift vessel. Student Wants Facts, Asks For Log To the Editor: When I saw in the local papers that SIU men who were helping the ILGWU were arrested in New York, it made me realize how much I miss news of my former shipmates since I have taken time out from sailing to attend the University of Tusa, I know from the treatment the newspapers gave the UFE strike that I'll never get the v/hole pic­ ture from either the newspapers or the .national news magazines. Therefore, I am anxious to get the LOG in order to keep up with such events and with my former shipmates. For the boys whose interest run to such things—which I think covers the entire member­ ship—^let me say that these Oklahoma gals are strictly all right. Perhaps I just naturally prefer these Midwestern, cornfed women, but to niy way of thinking, anyone who prefers others should have his head ex­ amined! ' .• :.r- I'm looking forward to those LOGS. James A. Strickland (Ed. Note: You are now on the mailing list for the LOG.) HURRICANE MEN PROTEST BEING 'SHORT SHEETED' To the Editor: I am writing at the request of the crew of the SS Hurricane concerning the sheets that are placed on our ships by the con­ tracted companies. On nearly every ship that we sail .today, we have to put up with the stupidity of some ab­ sent-minded purchasing agent who orders sheets that are way below the size necessary for the standard "type bunk. We try to make out by the "nip and tuck" method; but in the end i|'s likd Yehudh—it just isn't there! Therefore we recommend that the purchasing agents of all our companies be notified of this nuisance" and be asked to do something about getting the proper sizes. • John D. Canlrell, Jr. �Ezidny* l>«cnnnb«T TH E SEAFARERS IMS LOG Page Thiitem Payoff Rule Pro: Feels Favoritism Halted By Ruling Job Security "Given Up In Rule Following are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union trans­ portation rule. The rule calls for men to take trans­ portation money iind.pile oft when a ship pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. All possible steps have been taken to give equal space in the LOG to both sides of the controversy. To the Editor: must wait four weeks more for called cliques aboard them and another job, he may not be able they remain aboard ships for It is the desire of the follow­ to maJ^ ends meet. I'm very much in favor of the long periods.' They shine up to ing Brothers to put on record the ruling in effect at the present the Mates and Engineers in Brothers will say that it is fair way we feel about the present time in regards to the shipping exchange for favors tl^at the offi­ rule requiring men to accept to one and aU, but that is not so. rule of men accepting transpor­ cers toss to them. They do over­ their transportation and pay off It will affect oiu: largest shipping tation and leaving the ship. time work without the payment ports more than any other, for the ship. I believe the ruling will help of overtime in exchange for time men from New York will be We, the undersigned members forced off ships in the Gulf and not only the men that are wait­ off in port. That in itself is of the SS Evistar, think that the West Coast although there will ing on the beach for a chance against all our Union stands for. present rule forcing men to ac­ not be enough steady-run ships to ship, but also the new men Our Union has run into quite cept transportation is unjust and from outports to absorb the extra coming aboard these ships. a bit of difficulty because of is not the job security that is men that return to New York, Many of these ships have so- some of these men. When our given to us in the by-laws of the for example. Negotiating Committee met with Union Constitution. If this prac­ some of the shipowners to renew tice is continued,, it will lead to NEW RUN the contracts, the companies a group of locals instead of a wanted to eliminate the trans­ National Union as we have now. Waterman is now planning a portation clause, because of a lot To the Editor: new loop from New York to of men remaining aboard ship Furthermore, it places a Europe and back to the Gulf. I believe the membership after accepting their transporta­ Union man in the position of los­ There they wUl load for the East should look at the following tion. ing his job at anytime if the and return to the West Coast, facts and weigh them carefully m ship happens to go to an outport. where they will load again for when considering the transpor­ I think the Union has fought hard to get us where we are To the Editor: This is an added hardship to aH Europe and back to New York. tation ruling: now. Let's all pull together on Brothers that have financial re­ It benefits the membership as this ruling and keep our Union I am definitely in favor of the On this run the New York sponsibilities that must be met a whole when men accept trans­ on the top of all the wages and transportation ruling now in ef Crew would get four or five portation money and get off the conditions in the maritime in­ feet, for the following reasons: on time each month. If a man weeks, the Gulf crew three is forced to leave after only four ship. dustry, where it belongs. It prevents crei^embers from or five weeks employment and months, the West Coast crew A change was made in our Don't forget that SIU also three months, and the New York becoming company stiffs, which shipping rules a while back that stands for Sailing In Unity. crew on the coastwise trip to means entering into deals of prevented shipboard promotions. the Gulf only five or six days. This assured ,us that in the fu­ Harry Banner neglecting to put in for over­ This could not be considered ture we would never have com­ time in return for favors. There To the Editor: fair to all hands. Also men with I pany stiffs or cliques on our is always danger of this when families could not move to other We, the undersigned, wish to ships. Now this transportation ports qs present conditions won't men stay on the ships too long express our opinions on the re­ rule operates the same way. allow this. and especially v/hen they start cent transportation rule. This There are men in the SIU, who To the Editor: Therefore, be it resolved that kicking back transportation question has been argued pro and came into the Union with newly I believe that when a ship the rule be changed so that a con and most of the fellows here money to the company. organized ships, who have stayed man may accept or reject the comes in and the crew has trans­ in the Gulf seem to think that with^the same ship and company The second reason, which is transporation as is provided in and have never shipped out of portation money coming to them just as important as the first, is it is one of the most outrageous the agreement. the Union Hall. By forcing occa­ they should take their money that it insures an increase in rulings ever inforced in the Union. sional job turnovers on these and get off. Signed by 21 crewmembers jobs. When a crew receives ships, the transportation ruling In the first place most of us SS Evistar transportation and piles off, the will assure that good Union men Reason 1. It would create a men in that port have to 'fur­ fellows were at sea when this better turnover of ships and give (Ed. Note: On this special sail the ships. nish a full crew for that ship rule was voted on. The Brothers Waterman run referred to, some fellows a chance to get who did vote in its favor seem This means the shipping list wiU Then this ruling offers help whether the ship engages a to have misunderstood just what out that would otherwise have decrease and more men will ship to Union men who have been on crew in New York or Mobile, faster than they have been able they were voting on. This rule .the beach for a long time wait­ to wait for a long time. she makes a trip to the Far as it stands now will allow a ing for jobs. And don't forget Reason 2. It gives some guys th do in the past. East and to the West Coast, that though you may be the a chance to see what the Union It will also be a great help man to work for only about loads there and makes a trip one getting off a ship today, tlie Hall looks like, when they have to our Brother members who seven months out of a year. ' to Europe, then back to a final In other words, fellow mem­ same rule will help you off. the been homesteading a ship. I have are aliens. bers, your job security is being port of discharge on the East beach on a later day. been on ships where a newcom­ I sincerely hope that the mem­ Coast. This was done by spe­ So, Brothers, when the time er had no say; for the majority bership will get together behind taken away from you. A man cial agreement in order to al­ comes to vote on this ruling, of the crew had been on for this issue for the best interest with a wife and a couple of kids low the company to enter the can't possibly hope to offer them think carefully of the many nine or ten months and thought of the Union. security as long as this ruling run. Without this agre«nent benefits it secures for the mem­ they owned her. 'the ships*would never have Joseph Carroll stands. bership, and vote for all crews Reason 3. It also breaks up gone into operation, and we ^ A lot of members will say to would not have the jobs on to accept their transportation the possibilities of some of the you that we fought a long time them today. If the final port when they are entitled to it and guys turning intg company men, to acquire this transportation of discharge at the end of the get off the ship! and it discourages the officers clause in our agreement. This is double run is other than the George Mihalopoules from getting too buddy-buddy To the Editor: true enough. But don't forget port of engagement then trans­ with the crew when you have a we fought for the right to hold portation will be paid—though At the last meeting held on greater turnover. board the SS Lafayette, we had a job without being intimidated, it will seldom happen. I am a firm believer in taking a discussion about the new for a long time before this ruling the transportation money and transportation ruling requiring was ever thought about. To the Editor: getting off. Even if you are mar­ a man who signs on the ships in That is one of the main things 1 can't see how anyone can be ried you can afford to stay on Mobile and makes a trip to any Unionism has fought so hard to opposed to the present Transpor­ the beach a couple of weeks foreign port and then, back to offer us. Now we are Ibtting it To the Editor: now and then. I say collect your New York (or vice versa) to ac­ slip through our .fingers. tation ruling if for no other I am a member of the SIU and reason than that it protects the transportation money and get cept transportation and pay off Signed by 6 book men on my return from a trip I read the ship. Transportation clause in our of!^ T. mite in the LOG about how an Al­ Agreement. Under the old ruling Some of these trips are only coa crew felt about the the new a man accepted transportation six weeks runs, and that's not transportation rule. and stayed aboard, giving the such a big payoff for a man who shipowner a bargaining point to may have been on the beach for This crew is very right. I also To the Editor: eliminate the clause. five or six months. have a large family and know To the Editor: One of the SIU slogans has We, the undersigned membei-s what it means to be forced off a If he refused transportation been jbb security. How can this of the SS Mae, do hereby ship and not be able to bring A lot of men want to stay on in order to stay aboard he was strongly oppose the new trans­ home enough money to fuUy technically guilty of buying the the ships despite the fact that be job pecurity? rights from Mr. Shipowner to the agreements provide that in Another thing, it would be im­ portation ruling requiring aU support my family. What good is it for me to get stay aboard, which certainly is order for a man to get his trans­ possible to collect unemployment members to accept transportation not the proper attitude of " a portation he must get off. insurance in a case like this. The money and get off the ship re­ this transportation money to gardless of the length of the trip. come back to New York not good Union man. If these men stay on the ship, agreement we have with the We further recommend that knowing when TU get another I say, accept Transportation, the men on the beach don't stand company- covers the transporta­ this ruling be brought before the ship? tion deal. Why not leave it that get off and give the guy on the a chance to get out. Men who entire membership by putting it way? I feel that a man is entitled to want to stay on the ships don't beach a chance. He'll have to do on a baUot for a voting period stay on his ship as long as he is want to see another man get a The crew voted to go on record the same for you! Here's for a a satisfactory worker and has his least thirty days. bigger, stronger and smarter break. Let's make it a square as being against this ruling and Signed by 25 crewmembers dues fully paid up. deal all around. to^have it repealed if possible. SIU. Peter Anchundia Georgo Meaney SS Mae Frank Gustav Signed by 33 crew members To the Editor: Favors Purpose Sees Job Boost Claim Error Urges Support Ask Repeal Sees Protection Questions Rule Asks Square Deal •». Ask Ballot 1 �-.f. ^ Page Fourteen THE SE AF ARERS LO G Friday, December 3, 1948 Seafarers Okay New Orleans Hospital l.-Slr' Convalescing Seafarers relax on lawn of the New Orleans Marine Hospital. Brothers in photo above are, standing (left to right): Timothy Less, H. H. Hamilton, J. N. Hull and B. W. Biggs; seated (left to right): Howard Jordan, C. J, Vincent and A. J. Ward. Less has been hospitalized more than 18 months as result of an automobile accident. At right, a staff dentist treats patient in hospitcd's modern dental department. *One Of Best In South' During the past month, representatives of the Atlan­ tic and Gulf District of the SIU have been visiting U. S. Marine Hospitals up and down the coast, interviewing sick and injured Seafarers, doctors, nurses and other members of the hospitals' staflfs. In addition, they have taken scores of photographs of hospital activities. Purpose of these visits is to give the membershipthrough the medium of the SEAFARERS LOG—a clear picture of what's being done medically for seamen. In photo above, a seaman is being examined in the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat clinic, which SIU men claim is tops. The hospital possesses the latest medical equipment for all types of treatment. In photo right, a patient is being treated in what the Brothers refer to a# the "hot box." Brothers V. P. Sailings (in ^heel chair) and H. C. Murphy find the company of two unidentified hospital staff members mighty pleasant. Murphy, who has been in the hospital for 18 months, says he hasn't a single beef with the treatment he's been getting. Neither does Sailings. In submitting the material for this page, the SIU in the Port of New Orleans reports that Seafarers "re­ gard the New Orleans Marine Hospital as one of the best hospitals in the entire South." Previous issues of the LOG contained roundups on Ellis Islapd, Mobile, and Baltimore Marine Hospitals. Next week's issue will carry a pictorial report on the Marine Hospital in Boston. That mass of machinery is all part of the treatment necessary to enable Brother E. J. Smith to walk well again. He's been in hospital 22 months wait­ ing for a smashed knee-cap, sustained in a motorcycle accident,- to mend. .He's coming along okay, too. �Friday. Dacambef 3. 1348 Pa0« nfleeB THE SEAFARERS LOO Sees Hand Of Hungry Brass In Scheme' To Give Navy Wartime Control Of Ships ILA Victory Releases Vessels On East Coast of authority and authority loves (Continued from Page 1) to be recognized. John Bunker, author of this weather. They can keep her vacation was cut to 1,350 hours (Continued from Page 1) That the merchant seaman arlidie. sailed during the war chipped, soogied, and painted of work a year. The hiring rules and looking like any good Amer­ as a member of the SIU. .He wants none of this bowing and SIU gave the ILA all out sup­ were changed so that pnce a ican ship should. Why then has retired his book and is now scraping, that he doesn't show^ port up and down the coast. man is hired he is guaranteed a should a similar ship in the Nayy waterfront reporter for the the least awe when standing in' In New York, where the com­ minimum of four hours' pay. De­ the presence of gold braid, irri­ mies tried to horn in on the need a crew of 300? Efficiency Christiait Science Monitor. tates some Navy men beyond situation, SIU pickets helped dis­ tails of the welfare fund are can hardly be the answer. hats and well-intentioned bpt words. They think it shows a courage stooges from entering a still to be worked out. Always a good laugh for. a uninformed civilians that the lack of discipline. NO COOL-OFF commie-ruled meeting. Early one merchant seaman is the way merchant marine lacked disci­ morning, another complement of It is well for both services to The ILA began negotiations on they take in a hawser on a man pline during the war, let's re­ Seafarers helped break up a July 5. When the union threat­ remember from time to time o' war. member the record our cargo that the American. Navy grew commie effort to picket the Army ened to strike; the employers For a light spring line which carriers made in delivering sup­ out of the' fighting merchant Pier in Brooklyn which the ILA obtained an injunction against any good freighter's crew can plies to the fighting fronts. Any­ service-^from the days when all did not strike. In all ports, ILA a walkout, just before the old haul in and coil with three or where the freights were needed, Yankee freighters moimted guns members were offered the full contract ran out on August 21. four men, the man-of-wars men the merchant service took them and a sailorman was as handy use of SIU facilities. The injunction was granted im­ will muster about 25 hands, to through. There was a minimum with a cutlass as he was with a der the Taft-Hartley Act and CHOW TIME the accompaniment of numerous of saluting, perhaps, and precious halyard. It was the undaunted The SIU also played a leading was supposed to provide a "cool­ commands from lieutenants and little heel-clicking and "sirring", spirit of the American merchant ing off" period. petty off.icers. They don't haul but the old rust buckets sailed sailor, tbe man who showed no part in planning, preparing and When the injunction expired -m the line with well co-ordinated the seas, nonetheless, loaded with awe for tradition and lords and serving the Thanksgiving dinner early last month, the employers muscle power, using the good old the ammo, guns, tanks, high test gold braid and rank, that put the which the New York Council of stiU refused to make a reason­ "heave-ho" and bending their gas and the food that kept the Navy on the seas and which Jjp the powerful AFL Maritime able wage oCr"5.v», '^d declined to backs to the job. They vail grab Allies fighting on. fifty different survived in it in strong measure Trades Department put on in discuss a welfare plan. The ILA New York. The dinner was held hold of the line and, when the fronts. More than 90 per cent of to the present day. at headquarters of the A&G Dis­ membership had no choice but officers give the word, start run­ the oil that was Used in World The surest way for the mer­ trict in New York at 51 Beaver to use strike action anyway, and ning down the deck with it. The War II came from American re­ the theory of the "cooling off" result is a 75 per cent waste in fineries and was carried across chant service to remain inde­ Street. All maritime wprkers period was completely invali­ manpower... hardly an example sub-infested seas by the mer­ pendent, for the merchant sea­ idled by the strike were invited dated. man to remain a well-paid regarclless of their union siffiliaof ship-board efficiency. During the- strike, about 250 chant fieet. worker in a private industry^ is tion. ships were strikebound, of which Any sailor knows the Navy is Could inefficiency or poor dis­ for the merchant marine to Under the new agreement, 50-odd were SlU-contracted. no magic machine divinely en cipline, we ask, accomplish a job police itself untiringly. It should longshoremen in ports from dowed with omnipotent powers like that? Hardly! try always to be well disciplined, Portland, Maine, to Hampton More than 20 of the latter were caught in New York. of super-efficient management To the charge of "inefficiency", well trained and efficient. Roads, received a boost of 13 Nothing moved from East But to keep the brass hats from the merchant seaman can, of Discipline, not heel-clicking or cents an hour for straight time Coast ports except tankers and kidding the public that they are course, always bring up the sub­ saluting, is always important. and 19V2 cents an hour for night coal ships from Hampton Roads so blessed, the merchant service ject of "Pearl Harbor." That and weekend work. The raises which are not worked by long­ If one lesson can be learned had better start telling its story, debacle, however, is best forgot­ from the terrible ship losses of P^ought the straight time rate shoremen. There was no walk­ ten. too. to $1.88 an hour, the overtime out on the South Atlantic or 1942, it might be the fact that FOUGHT WELL To the charge by some brass rate to $2.82 an hour. Previously Gulf coasts, but the ILA served Every sailor of the merchant stricter shipboard discipline the employers had offered in­ •otice that those coasts would service .who sailed the ships dur­ could have saved many lives creases of only 10 and 15 cents. be tied up if any ships were ing World War II is moi-e than from skippers down to coal pass In addition, the eligibility for diverted to them. The southern ens. Discipline (better coordina­ willing to extend due credit to one week's vacation was reduced ports were affected, however, tion between officers and crew) the Navy. He remembers those SIU, A&G District destroyers to 800 hours of work a year, because coastwise shipping was cauld have saved Hundreds of and DEs that rolled . BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. and the eligibility for two weeks' halted. men from death in the Carib­ their way along the convoy lanes Wiitiam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 bean, jn the Gulf, and along the BOSTON 276 State St. in the North Atlantic, helping ' E. B. Tiliey, Agent Richmond 2-0140 fight off the subs and taking a North Atlantic coast. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 terrific beating in turbulent seas. DO THE JOB GALVESTON 308V4—23rd St. "Those bluejackets," as any mer­ Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Discipline at sea involves three firmly rooted in the principles (Continued from Page 3) MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. chant mariner will admit, "were things. than one occasion, notably in outlined above. Any deviation Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 good Joes. They had to be to It is, first of all, the willingness 1934, men died for the cause of from these principles would NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. bounce around on their little' E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 ships and go back for more." to do a job quickly imder orders unionism. The waterfront labor mean the end of our Union, and NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. The merchant seamen remem­ both for the safety of the ship movement has come far along would be a severe blow to the Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 and from a keen sense of job organizational lines since 1934, labor movement everywhere. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. bers, too, those fighting ships o Seamen, longshoremen and work­ But there will be no deviation, Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 the U. Su Navy that slugged it responsibility. PHILADELPHIA...614.16 No. 13th St. out with the Japs at Guadalcanal It is also the pride that a real ers in related fields have learned for Seafarers aren't built that Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 He knows the sailor takes in a good ship. This to depend on each other as well way. "We'll always come to the SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. and Okinawa. aid of our Brother workers in Navy boys in the Pacific spent is a sort of a subconscious dis­ as upon themselves. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 The reason the SIU, A&G Dis­ the struggle to improve wages SAN JUAN, PJL 252 Ponce de Leon many tedious months plowing cipline which instantly marks a Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5096 from one atoll to another as the well nm ship from a scow whose trict has been able to help these and conditions. That's our SAVANNAH ... .^ 220 East Bay St. fighting ships bridged the long crew "don't care, don't want to, many unions and help them ef­ policy and wel'll live by it. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 fectively is because of the unity TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. sea road from Australia to Japan. and just don't."" of purpose possessed by the That's why in hell we are al­ It is, just as importantly, a R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Sure the Navy did a bang up membership. This unity is ways helping some other union. WILMINGTON, Calif., matter of every man being quali­ job.. No one says they didn't! 227 Vi Avalon Boulevard fied for the rating he's sailing But...and this is a BIG but. HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. That doesn't mean, the Navy is under. This is a kind of profes­ HAnover 2-2784 any moi-e qualified than it ever sional discipline which the good SECRETARY-TREASURER was to run the merchant marine, merchant seaman takes as a mat­ Paul Hall The SEAFARERS LCXJ as the official publication of the Sea­ service and the Navy have their ter of course. It's the kind of DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION own chores to do and the nation discipline which spells the differ­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish, Llhdsey Williams will be best served in any future ence between the life and death to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler emergency if each of them con­ of men—^the survival or sinking their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Joseph Volplan centrates on doing its own job of a ship in event of an emer­ the LOG sent to you, each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. gency. best. SUP As long as the merchant ma­ One thing about the merchant However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Service which irks the profes­ rine can take care of itself along hall, the LO(j reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 5-8777 sional Na\o^ man is the lack of these lines and can get its story which you can M out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St, over to the public it has little to Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Beacon 4336 saluting, and obeisance. The Navy makes a big thing fear from the bureaucrats. RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. SIU HULLS Why Does SIU Aid Other Unions? Notice To All SIU Membors SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON Phone 2509 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 86 Seneca St Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Plateau 670(V—Marquette 5909 rPORT ARTHUR, w. .63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE.....103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO ...lllA Jarvls Street Elgin 5710 VICTORIA, B.C. .....602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 ' VANCOUVER 565 HamUton St. Paciac 7824 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION PERSONALS ONNI MANTYLA JOHNNY DE RICO W. R. Cogger would like you Get in touch with Solomon G. to write him at 6543 N. Inter­ Goldstein, Attomey-at-Law, 570 state Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Seventh Ave., New York, N. Y. ^ % X ANTHONY DE ZENZIO, JR. ' ARNOLD NELSON Mrs. A. DeZenzio, 57 Moreno You are asked to write Joseph VIorelli, Box 1474, Seamen's Courts, Warrington, Fla., wants Church Institute, 25 South Street, you to get in touch with her. New York 4, N. Y. % X X W. W. MOORE % % Communicate with Mrs. D. B. ROBERT GRANT Your wife is anxious to hear Moore, Route 1, Tarboro, North Carolina. rom you. j To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: Name Street Address City State Signed Book No.. �Page Sixteen tHE SEA PA R ER S L OG . FHdoy, DMMiilMr 3, 1948 «- s,, ^-7>V WHAT •" ' A', tTWMK • 'v' QUESTION: What do you think of this Thanksgiving Day Party? Place': Thanksgiving Day dinner given by AFL Maritime Trades Council in New York to which all workers in maritime and related industries, regardless of affiliation, were invited. ¥ I ili ."'•••rg'I - •,: :•>!•; "t; -• T' •••,., 4-'''•v;. CECIL C. RUSH. A&G District, SIU: JOHN YURICK. Sailors Union of the Pacific: JOSEPH ALEXANDER. A&G District. SIU: C. COATES. A&G District. SIU: The AFL Maritime Trades De­ partment has played an import­ ant part in the winning of many waterfront beefs. The MTD lias displayed its human qualities by organizing this Thanksgiving Day dinner for waterfront work­ ers of the various unions. As I helped serve the meal. I saw how these men appreciated and enjoyed the whole thing. It was a splendid job. Everything • was in good order. All those helping ID make the affair a success did their best to give the guests complete satisfaction in real SIU style. I enjoyed doing my bit. 1 look forward to doing it again. I'm sure having a good time. This was the finest dinner I've had in a long time bar none. Somebody in the Maritime Trades Department came up with a swell idea when he wanted to get members of all the unions together this way. Maybe we should do it again soon. The next time there's a holiday, say. Believe me. I'm not the only one who's having a good time here either. Everybody else is having a good dinner and en­ joying himself too. I haven't heard a beef out of anyone, and I don't know what anyone would find to beef about if he wanted to. I think this has been a great day for all of us here. The meal was wonderful ahd certainly it made Thanksgiving a real holi­ day for me. which otherwise would have been a dull day. as far as I'm concerned. If it hSdn't been for /his party by the AFL Maritime Trades Department. I wouldn't have had a holiday meal today. It sure was a nice way to bring together so many guys from different unions. Mighty nice to come in and get plenty to eat. delicious beer and smokes in a good union setting. Now. I'm going down to see the movies. Might as well make the day complete. Unfortunately. I wasn't able to be with my folks down in Watrace. Tennessee, but thanks to the New York Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. I had a good meal and as nice a Thanksgiving Day as I could away from home. I think every union connected with the party deserves a big vote of thanks from all the men who got a chance to enjoy themselves here. The turkey was delicious and the mincemeat pie was probably the best I have ever eaten. Par­ ties like this give all hands a chance to understand each other better. After all. we're union men in this together. It was a darn good idea, this Thanksgiving dinner was. Whafg more, it was the best diimer I'd had in a long, long lime. I'm a Steward and know a good meal when I see one. If all tho unions got together like thla more often, and if all the,mem­ bers got acquainted with each other's ideas and problems Bf we should, you'd never heaif about any trouble on the water­ front. There wouldn't be any to hear about. Incidentally. I'vo been to sea myself, and I've been a member of both the MCS and the NMU and know the union problems. -SCOTTY" CAMPBELL. A&G District. SIU: JOHN NEWTON, SaUors Union of the Pacific: PIETRO RAMETTA. Radio Officers Ujnion: ROBERT YOUNG. A&G District, SIU: VLADIMIR UNRUG. National Maritime Union: I think this Thanksgiving shin­ dig was a, wonderful ~ idea. The maritime unions should get to­ gether this way more-often. They certainly shouldn't wait for a strike or a holiday to do it either. It's things like^this that promote good unionism for ev­ erybody on the waterfront. Per­ sonally, I had a swell dinner, about as good' a dinner as I can imagine anybody having. Everybody else tells me they've had good dinners too. I haven't heard a single kick from any­ body and I don't expect to hear any. As I said. I believe all the guys from the unions should do this again. It sure was a very fine and bountiful dinner, in my opinion. In fact, it was aboiit as fine a turkey dinner as I ever had the pleasure of eating. The holiday spirit displayed by the AFL Mar­ itime Trades Department in throwing this party is .splendid and impressive. I really believe that it would be a wonderful thing if the maritime labor un­ ions got together for things of this sort more often. It would mean better, understanding among all of them if it hap­ pened. Let's not wait for a strike up and down the coast to do it again. I say let's do it again anyway pretty soon. I like it. And I like the way everything has been handled. It seems almost like being home for a holiday dinner. Everybody around me. regardless of their union affiliation looked very happy about the whole thing. I'm quite sure they all enjoyed themselves from the very, start. Thp chow was tasty and the beer was smooth and cold. And there was plenty of both. The AFL Port Council certainly couldn't have chosen a better way to make the holiday pleas­ ant for all these men. I don't mind saying that things like this should be done more often. .This was a most wondetfiil idea. and I think it should be adopted by all unions as a reg­ ular thing. The food -was excel­ lent and it was served fine. One of the finest things about the whole idea was that a seaman could enjoy himself in a union atmosphere. It gave me an op­ portunity to spend the day pleasantly with some of my for­ mer shipmates, one of whom is now a member of the Meurine, Cooks and Stewards. He had a great time. too.- My friends ate before I did but they told ma that I wouldn't be disappointei^ And I certainly wasn't. ' FRED YOUNG. International Longshoremen's Association, Tugboat Division: If ' • This is one of the best din­ ners I ever had anywhere. I'm a cook and I know what I'm talking about when it comes to preparing and serving up food. All of us who are eating here today certainly appreciate get­ ting a meal like this one. Thank­ sgiving dinners are hard to find if you're strikebound the way we are today. They don't grow on trees. I'm glad to have our brothers from the other mari­ time unions aboard too. The AFL Maritime Trades Department rates a lot of praise for inviting all the strikebound seamen and Mngshoremen in New York to a dinner like this one. •••r - � 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 December 3, 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. 49 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ILA WINS BEEF;SHIPS MOVING ON EAST COAST ITF SETSDATE FOR PANAMANIAN SHIPP BOYCOTT SCHEME FOR NAVY TO RUN ALL SHIPS IN WARTIME LAID TO HUNGRY BRASS WHY DO WE HELP OTHER UNIONS? REURN OF MV PONCE MAY GIVE BOOST TO SA JUAN SHIPPING IN NY RESUMES WITH A BANG WEATHER RUGGED,BUT SHIPPING IS GOOD,NEW ORLEANS REPORTS MTD PORT COUNCIL IS THANKSGIVING HOST PLENTY OF TURKEY SND TRIMMINS'S FOR ALL HOLIDAY GUESTS ENJOY CORDIAL SEVICE MOVIES,SMOKES TOP OFF DAYS'S FESTIVITIES REPRESENTATION,SPIC AND SPAN HALL MAKE NO HARD TO BEAT-MEMBER CLEAN TOGGED WORKER CREW ASKS WASHERS ON SIU SHIPS 1947 TRIP TO FINLAND MAKES SEAFARER YEARN FOR ENCORE SEAFARERS OKAY NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL SEES HAND OF HUNGRY BRASS IN SCHEME TO GIVE NAVY WARTIME CONTROL OF SHIPS ILA VICTORY RELEASES VESSELS ON EAST COAST Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/03/1948 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/227fe078558a00dff258be842ea3dccf.PDF 1b1da0708e0e8e14fd24946aa8914af0 PDF Text Text CCA Threatens 50% Rule Paul G. Hoffman, chief of the Economic Cooperation Adminis­ tration, has threatened to scuttle a large portion of the U.S. mer­ chant marine by diverting Mar­ shall Plan bulk cargo shipments to foreign vessels, unless Amer­ ican operators meet "competitive rates" by Jan. 1. ^ In a letter to Senator Styles Bridges, chairman of the Con­ gressional "watchdog" committee, Hoffman said lie would ignore the Congressional mandate that ~§i5^ percent of MafsnairT'lan sup­ plies should be shipped in Amer­ ican bottoms, if his terms aren't met by the shipowners. Hoffman gave as a reason for^ his ultimatum a differential in the rates, particularly on coal shipments, charged by U.S. ship­ pers as compared with foreign shippers. Shipping On West Coast Is Resumed Official Organ, AfUmtie & Golf DUtrUt, Seafarers IntemaUonal Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORKj N. Y„ FRIDAY. DECEMBER W. 1948 No. 50 AFL MARITIME WORKERS HAIL BRITISH CREW MONOPOLY DRIVE The reason for this differential was exposed recently by Grenville Mellen of the Maritime Commission as a manueuver on the part of foreign operators to drive American ships from the trade. On his return from a survey of Marshall Plan countries, Mel­ len revealed that foreign ship operators have deliberately de­ pressed their rates to show ECA officials and Congress that Amer­ ican rates are high and that the SO-50 provision should be aban­ doned. The Commissioner said that once American ships were fprced out, foreign carriers would en­ joy .a virtual monopoly and would soon raise their rates as high or higher than, present American charges. , He'offered as evidence of the deliberate rate depression the $6;85 per ton offered by foreign ships in the coal trade to FrancQ. They could not have possibly made a profit at these rates, the Commissioner charged, since not . less than $9 a ton would bring an'adequate return. Members of unions affiliated with AFL Maritime Trades Department exchange greetings with Queen Elizabeth seamen after dockside demonstration in appreciation of latter's refusal to sail the vessel out of Southampton last month during strike of International Longshoremen's Association. Rousing welcome was staged for the Liz's crew when the giant liner arrived at her New York pier last Monday night. MTD Welcomes Queen Liz Crew NEW YORK—A 200-man dele­ gation, representing the unions affiliated with the AFL Maritime Trades Department gave a rous­ ing welcome to the crew of the Queen Elizabeth when the British liner docked here late Monday night. The dockside demonstration was staged by the New York Port Council of the MTD in ap­ preciation of the action taken by the British seamen during the re­ cent strike of the AFL Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Associa­ tion. With New York and other East Coast ports completely tied up by ILA strike, the Cunard White SIU FOUGHT Star Line succeeded in diverting The provision that 50 percent a number of its vessels to the ,of all relief goods to Europe are Canadian port of Halifax. to be shipped in American ves­ TAKE ACTION sels was inserted in the Foreign The attempt to send , the Queen Assistance Act of 1948 after it Elizabeth there failed, "however, was vigorously fought for by when the crew of.the giant pas­ several organizations, including senger ship, on board in South­ the Seafarers International ampton, voted to recognize the Union. American longshoremen's beef The Seafarers pointed out to Congress that failure to enact the and refused to sail until the 50-50 provision would seriously strike was settled. As the Elizabeth was being impair the strength of the Amer­ moored the MTD delegation held ican merchant marine and would create widespread imemployment liigh scores of placards express­ among this nation's maritime ing thanks for the assistance from aciross the ocean. workers. Obviously greatly pleased with In his criticism of Hoffman's the cordial welcome, the Eliza­ threatened blow at U. S. ship­ beth crew selected a delegation ping, Commissioner Mellen said of its own to go ashore and that the American merchant fleet thank the American waterfront must have continued guarantee unions for the stirring. display. that it will get its share of MarAfter greetings were . ex­ shalT Plan shipping "or we will changed, Steve Cardullo,' A&G again become a second-rate mari­ SIU Headquarters Representa­ time power..." tive, thanked the British crew­ U. S. shipping, he said, has al­ men in behalf of the ILA and ready suffered considerably in other MTD unions. the past 15 months due to a lack "Your action gained the admir­ of business. ation of unioii members through­ out the United States and the world," he told them. "We also pledge our full sup­ port to you in the future, should you take action to improve your wages and working conditions," he said. The morning following the de­ monstration, a group of men from the British liner, headed by Bonnie Regan, of the Elizabeth's Stewards Departments, visited Atlantic and Gulf District Head­ quarters, 51 Beaver Street. The {Jlizabeth seamen, all uiembers of the National Union of Seamen of Great Britain, were taken on a tour of the building. They showed keen interest in the organization's facilities and in the rotary shipping procedure. Before leaving for their ship, several of the men took copies of the SHEARERS LOG, which they said they intended to dis­ tribute to their shipmates. Participating in the previous night's welcoming of the Eliza­ beth crew were, in addition to the ILA, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU, The Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Radio Officers Union, the United Ma­ rine Division of the ILA, the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the American Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association, the Purser's union. SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping activity up and down West Coast ports was rapidly approaching normal as the settlement of the 97-day strike sent seamen and longshoremen back to work. An estimated 30,000 men were getting back on their jobs in all Pacific ports, all of which had been struck except Tacoma, Washington. Strikers returning to work in­ cluded the CIO longshoremen. Marine Cooks and Stewards, Rado Operators and the independ­ ent Marine Firemen. Their strike ended last Friday but a threat­ ened jurisdictional dispute be­ tween the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the CIO Longshore­ men delayed resumption of work. The jurisdictional clash cen­ tered about stevedoring work which the AFL seamen had been handling on coastal steam­ ers and which appeared to be threatened by the new contract between th^ longshoremen and the Pacific American Steamship Association, employer represen­ tatives. However, the SUP subsequent­ ly received a written guarantee from an official of the employ­ ers' group stating that the SUP members would continue to get the stevedoring work in ques­ tion and that the new employerCIO contract had not injured their rights. Under the formula which re­ sulted in the strike settlement, the terms of the contracts with the CIO union have been guar­ anteed by the national office of the CIO, and by the Employers Council. Both parent organiza­ tions have agreed to withhold support in the event of contract violations. The West Coast strike began on September 3 when an 80-day federal injunction expired. Throughout the strike period the operators took the stand of refus­ ing to bargain with unions which had not signed non-communist affidavits. This dodge was aimed at Bridges' longshoremen and the Marine Cooks and Stewards. The shipowners, however, re­ versed their stand when the presidential election upset scut­ tled their hopes of breaking the West Coast unions after the first of the year. Part of the welooming committee as they lined the docks vrith messages of thanks to the Cunard ship's crew. Placards also proclaimed MTD's promise of support should British need it in any future beefs for wages and working conditions. �Page Two THE SEAEA R ER S LO G T^^j.hS^^vobn 10, 1940 Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NOMH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District 'Afiiliated 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 International Cooperation The cause of international waterfront- solidarity got a heartening boost last Moriday night, when the seven unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor's Maritime Trades Department gave a rousing welcome ! to the crew of the Queen Elizabeth on the vessel's arrival in New York. The AFL maritime workers were out oh the docks r to show the British lads that their refusal to sail the giant passenger ship out of Southampton during the International Longshoremen's Association strike, last month, deserved a show of thanks. By their action the Elizabeth seamen stymied attempts cf the Cunard line to divert its prize ship to Halifax and thus avert the effect of the East Coast longshore strike. What makes the Elizabeth crew's action particularly impressive is the fact that, although maritime workers of various countries have previously given pledges of support to striking unions of other nations, the British seamen took an active and effective stand. They took a militant stand—a stan,d which the SIU, whose history is studded with a record of militancy, was one of the first to recognize as a display of sound water­ front trade unionism. The Liz crewmen's action, acknowledged the other night by the MTD, bodes well for the future of seamen everywhere. Hospital Patients Knifing American Shipping A full scale fight is now being waged in Washington Over the announcement by Paul Hoffman, EGA Admin­ istrator, that the 50-50 division of EGA cargoes between U.S. and foreign ships will end this month unless Ameri­ can shippers reduce their rates to the level of foreign These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, operators' charges. as repbiriea by the Pert Agents. These Brothers find time hanging The battle, once thought won when Congress, in heavily on their hands. Do What you can to cheer them up by setting up the plan, overrode the wishes -of the State writing to them. Department to bypass American shipping. in favor of SAVANNAH MABlNE HOSP. A. THIBODAUX foreign operators, has flared up again as a result of J. HARRIS MURRAY A. PLYLEE J. WATLER Hoffman's ultimatum of lower your standards or get out. A. C. McALPIN N. ROMANO Shipping operators, maritime unions and the Mari­ PHILIP SARKUS J. B. MARTIN A. ROBICHAUD time Commission, thunderstruck by Hoffman's arbitrary A. BAUM » » threat, which clearly violates the intent of Congress, are BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL S. LeBLANC E. LOOPER shaping up their defense for the battle which may decide NORMAN J. MOORE L. MIXON VIC MILAZZO the future of the American Merchant Marine. J. BRANDdN JOHN J. GEAGAN Hoffman, in effect, has asked that American stand­ JOSEPH E. GALLANT X s i' ards of wages, working conditions and safety regulations STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL be abandoned. The SIU, along with the others, refuses NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. A. CASTILLO J. C. BLAKE to bow to the whim of this ex-auto magnate. If nothing J. N. HULL W. HUNT else, elementary economics should show Hoffman how S. C. FOREMAN A. N. LIPARI R. F. WENDT .wrong he is. As long as international trade has been in R. MALDONADO J. McNEELY existence differences have existed in rates, wages and J. ASHURST J. TUTWILER standards. A. NORMAN J. DENNIS J. GULLSTEIN P. L. SAHUQUE As long as conditions are not the same the world D. O'ROURKE C. VINCENT over, steps must be taken to protect the American stand­ H. R. KREUTZ N. S. LARSSON ard of living. We hope other countries will eventually 0. R. ROTZ C. nSHER N raise theirs to our level; we refuse, however, to lower G. O'ROURKE T, VELEZ J. N. WOOD ours. O. HOWELL M. J. litJCAS V. P. SALLING3 Elementary economics it is, but when a businessman E. C. EATON H. C. MURPHY goes shopping for cheaper men and ships he doesn't con­ A. WARD N. H. •LUlfDQtJiST sider the long range consequences of unemployment, ship J. L. GREENE » BAtTlMORE MARINE HOSP. lay-ups and heavy relief rolls—all eventual government J. MAHONEY Tl. FREY burdens. He sees only a way to do something as cheaply W. L. RICE R. N. KELLY ^ C. GASKiNS as possible. He's bargain hunting at the expense of G. GASE P. PEREZ thousands of American seamen. J. FlT^SIMMd^S G. MALdNEY Men Now h The Merme Hospitak •J,;:'--,-: 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 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.) M. R. KENAN R. MOACK F. BECKER R. PURCELL C. SIMMONS J. CHIORRA J. D. CARROLL E. C. BLOSSER J. L. MILLER E. C. LAWSON R. WATERS X i X GALVESTON HOSPITAL NICK NIKANDER J. GIVENS R. HUTCHINS If'•L. McKRANE ![ ' C. ATHERIVE T S. ZEIRLER :i. ' ^ ^ MOBILE MARINE HOSP. 4 R. C. DAVIDSON W. W. RICHARDSON , ^ W. R. ROSS 4-t C. E. GLOVER D. MCDOWELL • • • .'T J. -JOHNSON C. HAFNER �Friday, Pacdiaber 111 tM8 THE SEAFARERS LOG AFL TRANSIT WORKERS TBANK SEAFARERS FOR AW ATFIUATKO WITH& AMKMICAM PSOKPATIOM OF CA»0I9> MBW YORK FTATC rcOKRATlON OF LAROO. CKNTRAU TRAOKR AMD LAOOR COUNCIL OF ORBATCR NEW YORK AND VfCfNITV FmtMfcr: DBIINARO O. f^ROfHY ••DRDTAnY-TABAAONM* OUtTAV 4* MORNDMCCR AM MUN»C I 268 WEST Page Three New Ruling Leaves Permit Te Ship Out Up To Local Boards A special bulletin issued by the National Headquarters of Selective Service on November 12, makes the following clarifica­ tions affecting merchant seamen: ROOM IBM 26,1948. LOCAL BOARD MEMORANDUM NO. 10 Mr.Paul Hall, Seo'y.Treas* Seafarers International Union of North America. 61 BAarer Street, Hew Xbrk City 4, ISSUED: NOVEMBER 12, 1948 ' , ' f • Bear Sir and Brother:I hare, for soma time, wanted to eaprees, through you, the thanlcs of our local union to your organlxatloA for the aesletanoe rendered ua. four organization has been ^raotorlzed se the "Brotherhood of the Sea". However^ a more aoourato statenent night be "Brotherhood". I night alB» add that we are grateful, not only for what aid you hawO' given us, but for the fraternal and oooperative attitude displayed by members of your union, particularly youreelf. Willi wameet regards, I remain. Fraternally yours. President, oetu:163. The above leiler from. Bernard Brophy.. President of Local 380. expresses the AFL Transit Workers' appreciation of SIU support during a recent organizing drive. SUBJECT: PERMIT TO LEAVE THE UNITED STATES—REGIS­ TRANTS WHOSE REGULAR OCCUPATIONS REOUIRE DEPARTURE FROM UNITED STATES. 1. Consideration To Be Given to Registrant's Normal Occupa­ tion.—Xa) In the exercise of its authority to issue a Permit of the Local. Board for Registrant to Depart from the United States (SS Form No. 300), the local board may consider the effect of a denial of such permit upon the registrant's ability to continue his normal gainful occupation during the period of an appeal, recon­ sideration, or pending his entry into the armed forces. (b) Whenever a registrant has been regularly and continuously engaged in an occupation, the nature of which normally has re­ quired him to depart from the United States, the request for a permit to leave the United States specifically for the purpose of engaging in his customary business or occupation should receive favorable consideration. 2. Advice to the Registrant.—Each registrant to whom a permit is issued in consideration of the conditions peculiar to his occupation should be informed of the board's purpose in issuing the permit, and should be advised to file with the board whatever evidence he or his employer desires the board to consider in finally determining his classification. LEWIS B. HERSHEY, Director. Marine Hespitals And The Merchant Seaman By JOSEPH VOLPIAN In this and recent issues of the LOG pictures have appeared il­ lustrating some of the work the government doctors are doing in the U.S. Maritime Hospital, which are operated by the Hos­ pital Division of the U.S. Public Health Service. It is therefore appropriate at this time to say a few words about tlie legal con­ ditions under which a seaman is eligible for medical treatment. The Marine Hospital system was established by act of Con­ gress one hundred and fifty years ago last July for the re­ lief of sick and disabled seamen. However, since the govern­ ment cannot be expected to pick up the medical tab for everybody who ever made a run down the river and back, the administra­ tors of the hospitals have had to devise rules for admission. These rules are fairly liberal^ and the SIU is pressing constantly to have them improved still further. PANAMANIAN EVEN ijj •t. • Eligible for medical treatment at a U.S. Marine Hospital are seamen employed aboard vessels registered, enrolled or licensed under U.S. maritime laws, except canal boats in the coastal trade. The government, playing safe,, adds that to be eligible a man must be primarily engaged in the care, preservation or navigation ®f a ship, or working aboard in ttie service of those engaged in Hie care, preservation or naviga­ tion. In addition, the hospitals treat seamen employed on govern­ ment-operated ships except those of. the Army apd Navy, whose sick and injured personnel go to military institutions. Also elig­ ible for the Marine Hospitals are seamen f-rom foreign flag ships owned or operated by U.S. citi­ zens, which must be a boon to a lot of guys sailing under the col­ ors of Honduras and Panama. The Marine Hospitals- and re­ lief stations provide medical, surgical and dental care along with hospitalization. Artificial limbs and eyes, special shoes and other orthopedic and dental ap­ pliances are supplied, when nec­ essary, but the government does not supply eye glasses. (Seafar­ ers requiring eye glasses are ad­ vised to look into the Union Op­ tical Plan in New York.) In cer­ tain emergencies, the govern­ ment pays for private medical treatment. To obtain treatment, a seaman must have a minimum of 60 days aboard a ship, and must apply for the service within 90 days af­ ter leaving a ship. The 60 days of sailing can be broken into shorter periods, however, if no more than 60 days elapse be­ tween any twp periods. A man proves the 60 days with a certi­ ficate from the ship's master. The 90-day eligibility period can be extended if a man has not changed his occupation, and has been prevented from shipping because of poor economic condi­ tions in the industry. The SIU is pressing for a greater exten­ sion of this period. If a man is- injured or taken sick aboard a ship, the Marine Hospitals waive the 60-day sail­ ing requirement. But in a foreign port responsibility falls to the company. PRO AND CON For the past three years, the LOG. has. been running articles and letters by the membership pro and con the Marine Hospi­ tals. In general the pros have far outweighed the cons, especi­ ally in the past year. These expressions of member­ ship opinion have formed the Basis for Union action on the hospitals, which is the democrat­ ic, SIU way of doing things. Despite the fact that most re­ ports on the hospitals have been favorable, there are occasio.nal abuses. The SIU has straightened out more than one doctor overimpressed by , his own import­ ance. The authorities in Wash­ ington always respond speedily to SIU complaints. There is no such thing as per­ fection, and-the staffs of Marine Hospitals are subject to normal human frailities. Nevertheless, they are doing an excellent job by and large. Meanwhile, the SIU will continue to bring pres­ sure foi- even greater improve­ ments. This means that all Seafarers within the draft age are to keep in touch with their draft boards as much as possible, notify them of the nature of their occupation and also of the fact that they will be going to sea from time to time. In writing the draft board, give them the nature of your occupation, and ask them that you be allowed a permit as pro­ vided for under this new clari­ fication. It is advised that all draft eligible members do this before shipping out. Evidence of good faith on the part of the draft registrant will go a long way towards helping him clear, up any problem he may have with his local draft board. The necessity of keeping the draft board posted at all times as to jmur whereabouts, your status as applies to shipping, the ship you are aboard and its des­ tination is important. Compli­ ance with this is, of course^ strictly up to the individual, but it is to his advantage to meet the board's requirements. Round-Up Of Maritime Happenings December 14 when the Purdue Victory sails from Vancouver, Washington. Other ships to fol­ low are the Maiden Victory and the Loyola Victory. 4- 4* 4The former Matson Line ship, Matsonia, now operating under the house flag of the Home Line, partly owned by the Panamanian Lines, will, enter passenger ser­ vice (shortly) between Genoa, Italy and the east coast of South if i The American-Hawaiian Line America. will transfer its operations from, 4. 4. if For Sale: The 2,500 ton yacht the Pacific Coast to New York on January 1. West Coast opera­ Grille, which the people of Ger­ tions will be handled through many j)resented to Adolph Hitler, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has been offered for sale for $1,Williams, Diamond 8t Company 600,000. The . greatest passenger . Waterman's Arrow Line will vessel built since the war, the resume intercoakal service on Cunard White Stai-'s 34,000 ton The Japanese Foreign Trade Council has requested the United States to bareboat charter 129 Liberty ships to Japan. The pro­ posal states that the Japanese would carry eighty percent of the cargoes originating in tho Asiatic area and fifty percent of those originating elsewhere. They claim the United States would save $147 million annual­ ly by this arrangement. Caronia, begins her shakedown cruise this week. Compass and anchor tests will take six days, following which she will begin speed trials on the Clyde. 4' 4' 4' A petition for a fifteen per­ cent wage increase has been pre­ sented its operators by the Na­ tional Maritime Union. If no agreement is reached with the operators in fifteen days, the dis­ pute will go to arbitrators. Also seeking a wage increase are the tugboat men -of New York. They are asking a thirty percent in­ crease and an increase in food al­ lowance from $1,25 a day to $1.76. foreign ship.s be barred from Ai-gentine waters unless Argentine vessels receive treatment equal, to that of other ships in the countries concerned. if if if Described as "floating flop­ houses" and "dump ships" while serving as emergency-class post­ war passenger ships, the C-4S: have come to be viewed in a.; more favorable light by ship op­ erators. Forty-four of the C-4 type ships were built during th& war. At present twelve are undec charter to private companies—. six to the American President Lines and three each to Ameri­ can-Hawaiian and the Seas Ship­ ping Company (Robin Line). if if if Robin has the vessels in service The Provincial Finance Minis­ (Continued on ?age 11) try. of Argentina has asked that �THE Page Four SEAFARERS LOG TMaj, December 10, 1848 Port Boston Needs Pumpmen For Tanker Jobs Shipping Rise Is Reported By Port Savannah By E.M. BRYANT By ERNEST B. TILLEY SAVANNAH—Shipping in this port picked up a little this week but the beach is stiU loaded down with book and permitmen. The 88 Cape Nome paid off Tuesday in Charleston and we sent 20 replacements aboard. When the 88 The Cabins came in here in transit, we had a call for six replacements. Adding these to the six men we sent to the Madaket, which paid off and headed for the gulf, we had a total of 32 men shipped for the week. For next week, we have two ships scheduled thus far, and maybe we'll get a few jobs on them. They'll certainly come in handy. In fact, the next couple of weeks look pretty good from this point. However, I think we should warn anyone planning on jump­ ing down here that it's a waste of time and good suds money, as we have more than enough men to handle the jobs, if and when anyone piles off. In the local Marine Hospital are the following members of the SIU: Murray A. Plylee, A. C. McAlpin, Philip Sarkus and A. Robichaud. Among the chief topics of con­ versation among the Seafarers on- the beach at present is the nile on transportation. We have been advising the men who have ideas on the subject to send them to the 8EAFARER8 LOG for publication, so that all hands can read their viewpoints. The oldtimers in port include Brothers J. E. Godsey, Ray Kit­ chens, R. Roddick, W. Stall, J. Rosa, J. W. Gordon, W. J. Brant­ ley, T. C. Musgrove. BOSTON—Shipping is good— damned good, in fact—for men who want to ride tankers. This favorable situation should en­ courage job-seekers, particularly Pumpmen and Electricians to head for this New England port. In the past ten days a number of tfinkers paid off and signed on in the area covered by this A&G Branch. Among these were the SS Stony Creek, American Tramp Shipping and Development Com­ pany; SS Evistar, Inter-continental Steamship Company; SS Trinity, John M. Carras, Incor­ porated; SS Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petroleum Shipping Com­ pany, and the SS Nathaniel B. Palmer,' Palmer Shipping Cornpany. These tankers, and others that are expected to arrive shortly, are keeping the Port of Boston alive. At the present moment there is a sharp need for men to fill the jobs. Shipping in Philly Settles After Spurt By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER pico. While she was there a ' from a personal and selfish view­ couple of bookmembers in the PHILADELPHIA — The end crew performed in a way that point, I think the. membership of the International Longshoi-e- was a disgrace to the ship, her will realize that the ciu-rent rule is the only fair and wise pro­ men's strike stepped up shipping crew, and in the minds of some, cedure on transportation, since it activity here for a few days, but the Union. after all the strike-bound ships These birds got gassed up, took is intended to protect the inter­ crewed up and left, things be­ a few pokes at some of their ests of the general membership. A great deal of favorable com­ came very quiet. shipmates and broke up all kinds ment is coming this way on the It has been a case of ^1 de­ of ship's gear. And, after telling partures and almost no arrivals. the old man to go to hell, they Thanksgiving dinner put out by Since the resumption of work on threw their gear on the dock and New York Port Coimcil of the the Philly waterfront we have watched the ship sail without AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ ment at SIU Headquarters. had two payoffs. them. In the opinion of most of the The 88 Kyska came in from It is extremely unfortunate the Far East for a fast, clean that a couple'of performers like men, the various labor unions payoff. The only thing that these two think so little of their should get together in a similar threatened to foul up the Kyska Union and their Union Brothers manner more often. The labor front is fairly quiet, payoff was the presence aboard that they will endanger our or­ of a loud-mouthed phony Second ganizing program and the chance with no beefs of any size in Engineer, who considered himself •to put more ships under SIU con­ progress. And while we on local news we'd like to get this something of a bully. tracts. in: We had no trouble pointing out Their irresponsible actions Maybe we didn't have a win­ to the Waterman Steamship Cor­ could very easily jeopardize our poration that this man was a efforts in that direction—that is, ning baseball team, but by god we have a championship foot­ liability on the Kyska. The Skip­ if they were allowed to pass. ball team. Our own Philadel­ per concurred in this and bol­ TO STAND TRIAL phia Eagles have gone and done stered our contention by stating that the man definitely hindered The membership, which, in­ it again. - The pigskin toters the operation of the ship as a cidentally, is vitally interested in copped the National League title. good and happy unit. For his acquiring more jobs for all 'Sea­ Now if the amhzing A's or forthright statements we owe the farers, can rest assured that these Fightin' Phillies wiU come up Kyska's Skipper a vo'te of foul-ups will have to face a with a pennant next year, our Headquaiters trial committee on thanks. Philly sports fans will be hard charges brought against them by to talk to. DOWNING ARRIVES the ship's crew and also by the That's all for now. Be with The other payoff was the W. E. Organizing Department. Downing of the State Fuel These offenders will get a fair you next week. Until then, good Transportation Company. This 'and just trial. But, if the com­ luck, good sailing—and don't fail T-2 - tanker was only recently mittee finds the crew's charges to vote. brought under SIU contract as a are well-establishe,d, the verdict result of the efforts of our Or­ should serve as a warning to ganizing Department., potential foul-ups and performers This ship made a run to Tam- of every variety. Our membership has demon­ strated time and again that it By HARRY MELLING will not stand-for performances (Agent. Toronto and Georgian Bay District. SIU) that are injurious to the general welfare. Since the membership ALGINA TORONTO — Activity in this adopted a program of self-dis­ attempt to beat the contract, cipline, there have- been only area last week included the ar­ have been calling men out at isolated instances of such con­ rival of the SS Collier, which quarter to six, giving them fif­ duct. But we must be on guard tied-up at the Century Coal Dock. We signed on the forward teen minutes for coffee, and then at all times. turning them to. This, the Mates The pictures and stories on the crew. believe, relieves them from various marine hospitals appear­ Visits were made to the SS granting rest periods equal to ing in the SEAFARERS LOG Winnepeg and the SS Fernie, the time worked. They're wrong. make very interesting reading which are to leave shortly for If the Mate calls S gang out and have been the subject of tie-up in Hamilton, Ontario. before six o'clock, regardless of On December 4, Brother considerable discussion around what they do until six o'clock, here. There is no marine hos­ Thomas and myself proceeded to rest periods equal to the time Midland and Port McNichol worked must be granted. That's pital in the Port of Philadelphia. where we boarded the following The men are generally sent by what the contract says, so hold the Public Health Service to ships: SS Lemoyne, SS Donnathem to it. either Baltimore or New York. cona, SS J. A. France and SS My other bit of j.wing is However, in emergencies, sea­ Westrnount. about the Patrolmen. Here in We pointed out., to the crewNew York they sign-on and pay­ men requiring hospitalization are members that it would be to admitted to St. Agnes' Hospital off ships and, whenever possible, their advantage to complete pay­ in this city where the govern­ they visit the ships to straight­ ment, of dues to March 1949 so ment maintains a ward for such en out beefs which arise while they could receive priority in cases. Seldom do we have any­ the ship is in port. obtaining berths for the Spring one there, but when we do we If the beef is a legitimate one outfitting, since we hold power visit them reguarly. We can re­ and can't be handled aboard ship of attorney for replacement of port that the chow and the by the crew, we'll try to get a the crews ^^hen the ships are treatment in this hospital is very Patrolman down. Sometimes, outfitting. however, this isn't always pos­ good. "ibe debate continues hot and These crews were informed sible. heavy on the transportation rule. that freeloaders are definitely In cases where a Patrolman It appears that a number of men out and that December would be can't make the ship to settle the beef, the delegates should get who were opposed to th5 rule at the deadline for the payment of a group together to present the the outset are changing their dues. Obviously, none of the minds and are favoring retention men wants to be classed as a beef at the Hall. freeloader and they are paying There's no reason why a beef of the rule as it' now stands. up. can't be squared away here just FAIR FOR ALL We hope; that all Port Agents as easily as aboard the ship. It I believe that after considering is a little bit of an imposition all angles and studying the ques­ and Patrolmen in the Canadian to make a trip down here. But tion thoroughly, the membership District can similarly impre'ss when a lot of. ships are signing will vote to keep the rule now the crews , in their areas so that we can line up the membership on or paying off.it's one sure in effect. way of getting the beef settled Except for those guys who 100 percent by the time the right away. think of the problem strictly spring season rolls around. New York Gets Temporary Boost By JOE NEW YORK—The end of the West Coast strike and the set­ tlement of the East Coast Long­ shoremen's beef point to good shipping here this week. The resumption of coastwise sailings made for the crewing of several ships out of this port. Rated men especially found the week's activity to their liking. There's no doubt but that this is only a temporary boost and will slacken off shortly, but while it's here we intend to en­ joy it. The week's breakdown for payoffs and sign-ons runs some­ thing like this: Payoffs: Oberlin Victory, Legion Victory, Isth­ mian; Julesburg, Terminal Tank­ ers; Bull Run, Sag Harbor Cor­ poration; Chrysanthy Star, In­ tercontinental. The Bull Run had a good payoff after a three months trip; the Chrysanthy Star was out only fifteen days. Sign-ons: Robin Kettering, Ro­ bin Mowbray, Robin Line; Al­ coa Patriot, Alcoa; Governor .Graves, Waterman; St. Augus­ tine Victory, Isthmian. In addi­ tion to the ships signed on in this port, replacements were sent aboard a good number of vessels here in transit. Other than that brief report on shipping, there is little to pass along this week. A few comments on shipboard prob­ lems and I'll sign off. On some ships Mates, in an Toronto Cloars Deck For The Coining Year NEWCOMERS All of these tankers are rela­ tively newly-contracted compan­ ies and the jobs they bring to the membership represent the fruits of our Organizing Depart­ ment's hard-driving efforts over the past months. It is very important that these ships be crewed with capable SIU crews who know the score. Since they are all newcbmess un-^ der our banner, it is an excellent opportunity for good Union men to break them iq proper SIU style. By doing a first-rate Union job now, we can be sure the cor­ rect pattern will be set. There are, of course, competent crews aboard these ships now and there are men around here who can fill the bill, but there is always room for more good men. As a matter of fact, we had to call New York on two occasions last week to help us fill calls for Pumpmen and Bosuns for some of the tankers mentioned. As this report is being written not a Pumpman or an Electrician is registered in this port. PROSPECTS BRIGHT All in all, the prospects for the next couple of months look bright for the Port of Boston. Two factors are responsible for this favorable picture: 1. The end of the West Coast tieup should bring the ships on the intercoastal run back into Boston on in-transit calls, which means a few jobs here and there. 2. With the approach of winter we expect an increased number of tankers and coal ships to work out of Boston and surrounding ports, from New London, Conn., to Searsport, Maine, all of which' are served by this Branch. So the opportunity is here for. Seafarers who want to ship on. tankers. The Organizing Depart­ ment has done a fine job in bringing a considerable number of tankers under contract. Let's, follow up their work by filling the jobs in true* Seafarers style. By the way, the balloting pe­ riod for the election of A&G of­ ficers for the coming year comes to an end on Dec. 31. If anyone doesn't vote it wilt only-be because he has failed to take the initiative. Those who haven't yet done so should cast their ballots as soon as possible." �Friday^ December lOt MM THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Maritime workers in the Port of New York who were Thanks­ giving Day guests of the AFL Maritime Trades Department were not the only ones to enjoy a gala holiday. In the New Orleans SIU Hall, more than 500 members of the Atlantic and Gulf District, SIU, and the Sailors Union of the Pacific put away a sumptuous turkey dinner that drew praise from the most dis­ criminating gourmets. hicluded in the menu "fit for a king" were the traditional holiday standbys of roast turkey and dressing, baked Virginia ham, roast leg of pork, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, salad, baked yams, peas, golden bantam corn, mashed potatoes, green onions, celery and chilled peaches and coffee. Enough beer was on tap to go around and around and around. Seahrers Aid Monh Of Dimes - Seafarers are responding en­ thusiastically to the "March of Dimes" appeal, sponsored by the National Foundation For Infan­ tile Paralysis, Inc., which was endorsed by the membership. Many Brothers as well as ships' crews are contributing to this worthy cause. Sizable donations were made recently by three SIU ships which have been acknowl­ edged by the foundation in a let­ ter of thanks to the Union. SIU ships frequently take up collections for charities, or desig­ nate proceeds from fines during a trip for hospitals or Union pur­ poses. During the infantile par­ alysis drive many of these will be sent to the Foundation. Thus far, acknowledgment has been received of the following donations: SS Topa Topa $14.65 SS Emilia r... 56.30 SS Francis •' 50.26 SS Kathryn : 26.00 SS Robin Locksley 20.67 SS Governor Grav.es .... 39.01 SS Hilton 59.50 SS Bessemer Victory .. 6.26 SS Raphael Semmes .... 36.43 Even the tapeworms were saiisiied with the Thanksgiving Day feast served up to the festive Seafarers in the New Orleans Hall. Photo above shows a section of the improvised dining hall with one group awaiting service and another seated around table loaded down with choice holiday fare. "All they want." was the order of the day. In photo below are some of the crack galley force who prepared and served the food. For their fine job in preparing the gala meal, nuich credit is due Brothers Henry Gerdes. Bob White. George Curry. Percy Thompson. Franklin M. Cain. Robert Harris, Frank Harris and Henry Herren. The more than 500 SIU and SUP members participating. in the day's festivities, dined in an atmosphere that ranked with the best in the land, as the above pre-meal photo taken in the A&G Hall's im­ provised dining room shows. With the ample fare, pre­ pared by crack A&G galleymen. tucked tightly under their bells all hands relaxed on the third deck of the A&G's sparkling, spacious building for the movies. What made the whole ven­ ture so easy to handle were the modern facilities avail­ able in the A&G's new hall in the Crescent City. All hands' present agreed thai nothing was lacking, and thai Thanks­ giving was a great day for every man in the Hall. Shipping Stiii Siow in Port Mobiie; Union Hail Undergoing Alterations By CAL TANNER MOBILE — The shipping pic­ ture has not altered appreciably in the past week. Things are still pretty slow in this Gulf port. Ac­ tivity was confined to five pay­ offs and an equal number of sign-ons, including two ships on continuous articles. The payoff - ships were the Wild Ranger, Caleb Strong, and Jean Lafitte, Waterman; and the Cav­ alier and Partner, Alcoa. The Wild Ranger, which is on continuous articles, went out again on her Puerto Rican run and the Cavalier, also on con­ tinuous articles, left for her regu­ larly scheduled 17,-day cruise to the West Indies. Other sign-ons included the Waterman vessel Madaket, which will call at Bremen, Rotterdam and Antwerp and the Wacosta, bound for ports in Korea and Japan. The payoffs and sign-ohs for the week were exceptionally smooth with practically no major beefs. Port activity was stepped up a bit by the appearance of two Isthmian ship^:, the Steel Chemist and the Steel Scientist, both of which called in transit. ALL SMOOTH Everything was reported smooth on these ships, with the excep­ tion of a beef involving trans­ portation for a few men. The beef ended satisfactorily when we collected the money for the men concerned. Over at • the Mobile Marine Hospital, our boys there find everything ship-shape. In­ cluded in the hospital list this week are the following Seafar­ ers: R. C. Davidson, W. W. Rich­ ardson, W. R. Ross, C. E. Glover, D. McDowell, J. Johnson and C. Hafner. Readers of the LOG probably saw some of these Bro­ thers' photos in the report on the Mobile hospi^l appearing in the Nov. 26 issue. Our complement qf oldtimers on the beach this week shows the following men are around: W. W. Brown, E. Lynch, M. Dodge, R. E. McNatt, B. Jensen, J. Bell, J. Austin, V. M. Hanley, K. Knutsen, M. D. Parkman, P. J. Causey, S. Tuberville, G. Kaleel, R. Phillips and J. C. Keel. JUST TEMPORARY Business, of course, is going on as usual during alterations. A few temporary changes, however, have been made necessary while the Hall is being renovated. To comply with the regulations of the local building code, we have moved the Dispatcher's couriter to the ground floor. Safety regulations prohibit more than 200 men from being on the second deck while repairs are" under way. Since we have at times more than seven hundred men .answering calls, -we decided that all could be accommodated on our ground floor. As soon as the second deck re­ pair job has been completed, the Dispatcher's counter will be mov­ ed back to its original spot. We merely ask that the Brothers bear with us during this tempor­ ary change. When its all over, they'll see that the inconveni­ ence, if any, was well worth it. GOOD OLD CG Well, the Coast Guard is up to its phony tricks around here again. The other day we had a case involving a man on the Al­ coa Cavalier. As the trial neared the end and it appeared that the man was just about to be cleared, he gathered his papers together and prepared to leave the room. Suddenly, an FBI agent walks up and places him under arrest for another trial. We managed to secure the man's release pending the hear­ ing. However, we want to use this incident as a warning to the Brothers to keep their noses clegn. It seems that, the Coast Guard and the FBI are teaming up in this town so that, if one doesn't get you, the other will. By the way, anyone who has any gear or packages or thinks he may have some—in the Mobile Hall is urged to call for them as soon as possible, as we are go­ ing to have to dispose of all gear that has been unclaimed for six months or longer. ^ Mail, too, that has not been called for in the six month pe­ riod, will be returned to the sender. We'll wait ten days be­ fore disposing of this material, so if you have anything here, we suggest you pick it up right away. On the basis of present in­ dications, shipping will- continue slow during the next week, as neither of the major companies has anything much scheduled. However, this forecast is sub­ ject to change on short notice as Waterman has a few ships' that should shove off when the car­ go they are waiting for finally arrives. �Page Six TE^ SEA F ARERS. £.0 6 Friday* DecMabwr 10, 1048 SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS i.r I -i' Hit Play Set Up M. Felix, Steel Worker Troubadour, Broadway By Seafarer Literary Agent WinsRavesIn Singapore Night Club Veteran Seafater Carl Cowl is ducers are now interested in riding high these days in literary "Silver Whistle" which is, curi­ ously enough, laid in an old Max Felix, guitar-playing tenor, member of the Steel'Worker's crew, returned and theatrical circles. As author's agent for play­ folks' home. to the States this week after a successful Far Eastern voyage, highlighted by his en­ wright Robert E. McEnroe, whose In the play, the aging inmates tertaining of nightclub patrons in Singapore. "Silver Whistle" is packing them of 'the home are living out their The big moment for Brother in at the Biltmore Theater in days dismally, with nothing to Felix to show is talents came New York, Carl confesses that he look forward to but the end. A while the worker was tied up in has a smash hit on his hands. youngish hobo, using a false Singapore late in October. He Carl followed the sea off and birth certificate attesting that he was hired to perform in the on for 20 years before he went is 77 years old, wangles his way "Happy World," the biggest into partnership in a literaiy in. cabaret in the city. In enter­ agency with Claire Leonard in The hobo, played by top-flight taining the customers with his 1946. The letter's interest in actor Jose Ferrer, through his sterling guitar strumming and seaching out little known writers outlandish and youthful attitude, songs of the PhUlipines, he won and selling their works was what brings new light and laughter thunderous applause from the led Carl to seek a partnership nightly crowds. His mastery of with her in the difficult business music endeared him to the of persuading publishers, editors nightclub-going set of Singapore. and theatrical producers that a If the Steel Worker hadn't new man's efforts should see the pulled out of port, Max probably light of day. He has been deeply would still be there bowing and interested in the theater all his taking encores. The crew of the life, and in the whole world of Steel Worker, however, was glad literature. that Brother Felix didn't stay HOLLYWOOD. TOO ashore. His songs and music made his foc'sle the most popular For an agent interested in on the ship. Whatever the crew bringing out unknowns, the au­ wanted to hear. Max had it in thor of "Silver Whistle" fiUed the his repetoire, built up through bill exactly. He was working in years of entertaining throughout an aircraft factory in Hartford, the United States. Connecticut, when his play came His career as a professional to Carl Cowl's attention. Vari­ musician began back in the ous agents and producers had twenties when he appeared in turned "Silver Whistle" down dance bands during the lieight but Carl Accepted it, nonetheless of the jazz age. One of his early —and, what's more, induced the jobs was with a Fanchon-MarCARL COWL Theater Guild to put it on. co unit, which featured out front Seafarer Max Felix in professional garb Hollywood and foreign prpa young crooner, named^ Bing into the lives of the old men and Crosby. women. The new spirit remains even when theJiiobo is personally WITH THE SISTERS discredited, the moral being Later Brother Felix worked you're as young as you think By SALTY DICK with the Andrews Sisters when you are, they first hit the big time in SEND STORIES 1932 while singing with Larry Did you know that you can ! a m o n g Departments. Herbert men. They guard over us ^t Rich's orchestra. buy more cruzieros in Argentina Knowlbs is offering a $50 reward night while the crew of the Del As an agent, Carl Cowl has It was in the movies, though, than in Brazil? For example, for the return of his teeth. No Norte sleeps... Paul Tossin has represented other ~authoi*s of that Brother Felix played to his today you buy 23 cruzieros for questions asked. Some time ago joined the crew of this ship and Broadway shows. In addition, biggest audience — without his $1.00 in Brazil — in Argentina a waiter lost his teeth and they he's doing a good job. I haven't he is the agent for a number of guitar, however. In 1945 he ap­ you buy 29 cruzieros. Look for were found in the pantry stuck heard him squawk yet. writers of short stories and ar­ peared in the film "They Were yourself. in h£ird soap. This was no joke Cut and Run" Hank is in ticles. Expendable" as the mayor of New York in charge of send­ Edward Buckley had a good but some one meant it to be. He hopes to expand all sections Cebu, a city in the Phillipines. time in Mote. He wants to go Suggestion: We have a good ing LOGS out. If you don't of his business, and he is anxious Robert Montgomery, John Wayne back again and he wishes th^ Union and the SEAFARERS receive yours, write to him to discover a Seafarer Heming­ and Donna Reed were the stars ship would break down there... LOG is our mouthpiece; ...Many of the boys are mak­ way or Eugene O'Neil. At pres­ of the fUm. ing the same mistake: If you ent, he has a novel by MEBA The Union must put more pres­ therefore, T think all Delegates His recent trip on the Steel sure on performers. They are on board ships should go get married in Brcizil and leave- member Bob Ltmd of which he Worker holds special significance wrecking what others have built ashore in foreign ports and your .wife, she can sue you for expects great things one day. for Brother Felix, for greater up. I don't favor the Captain bring LOGs back to their half of your pay. These girls All Seafarers with short joy than that received from logging these men. We ourselves ships. Our Union spends good know this law and they go by stories, hovels, or other literary playing in a Singapore nightspot should handle the situation. I money to keep this paper go­ it...Worth Piltman keeps the efforts which they think good came when the ship touched ing—remember its free to all. boys entertained by playing enough for the open market, are favor this. For the first offense, Manila on the return trip. Bom for instance, we might exact a of you. the guitar and singing western urged to get in touch with Carl, in the Philippines fifty years ago. $25 fine. For the second offense Staninslaw J. Modelewski songs. When he's .not doing either through the LOG or Max was reunited with his family make it the 99-year club. We works in the galley and the this, you'll see him in the through Carl's own. office at 516 which he hadn't seen in twenty- must weed these fellows out. Chef gave him a certain address bakery—^washing pots. Fifth Avenue, New York. four years. in Santos. I believe the place is Omar Faeber heis fallen in Madame Barbe... Clyde Lanier, love and he can't see straight. Store Keeper, is tired of Delta I believe he has told the girl he was wealthy. I don't see any ships. He wants to go back to DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE, hall in port. The Steward re­ Alcoa. I think he likes the Other reason for it! Bruce BourThe membership has gone seventeen day run... Our Cap­ Oct. 30 — Chairman E. Sam ported that he had ordered geoise (bellboy) looks rather on record to prefer charges tain, Die Olsen, is on his vaca­ Vatis; Recording Secretary J. F. towels. It was Recommended cute in his uniform. He stands tion and I hope he returns. This Gillette. The previous minutes that all BRothers read every is­ against all gashounds and over six feet and weighs nectr man has proven over and over were accepted. The Delegates re­ sue of the LOG as it contains performers as well as Rie 250 pounds... Melvin Southerthat he is a sailor and a gentle­ ported on the standing of the many things of vital interest to land (Second Cook) is a good men who willfully destroy or man. I'm no Captain's boy, but membership. F. Smith was all. One minute of silence was Union man and does his work steal ships gear. The SXU has elected Engine Delegate. Motion observed for Brothers lost at sea. if a man is good, praise him! , without any fuss. He's a good under New Business by E. Votis no place for men who ruin For several trips we have had 4, J, J example of an SIU member. to elect a Ship's Delegate. J. F. trouble with our ship's doctor. NOONDAY, Oct. 24—Chairman the good conditions the I have preached gnd I will The present one is Doctor Joseph Gillette elected. Motion by Alex Gall; Recording Secretary Union wins for ithem. Thke continue to preach that the three Deignan, and the crew seems to Barnes to check stores in Mobile. Robert W; Guinn. The Delegates action in shipboard meetings Departments should cooperate l^e well pleased. We are for­ Carried. Motion by F..' Smith reported all in order. Previous against men guilty of. theio with each other at all times. If tunate to have him... Nils Lom- to go into Good and Welfare. minutes read and accepted. Mo­ there's a beef, bring it up at the. sen, John Davis and George Discussion oh soap issue, painting tion carried tmder New Business ? things. meeting. Let's not have friction Gordgno are our. three Watch­ quarters, and cleanliness, of mess{Continuei fm Page 7) 'The Voice Of The Sea' On Performers MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEHINGS �Friday, December 10, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG fage Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings vances made by SIU since being organized and the importance of being good union. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that radios be tuned down while men are sleeping. » 1 EVANGELINE. Oct. 6—Chair­ man E. Eiland; Secretary Q. Remaud. Because ship is due to tie up at end of trip there was no old or new business. Motion carried that a table be reserved for the scrubbing of clothes. Mo­ tion carried that the recreation room be used as such and not be delegates see shoreside Patrol­ used as an auxiliary pantry. Mo­ men concerning disputed over­ tion carried that the messroom time and delayed sailing. Good and pantry be kept cleaner. Re­ and Welfare: Suggestion made to pair list made up and approved oar IS pG ^ renew library when ship ari'ives by membei-s present. One min­ geiaeral-£und asaestsment^ihcjtai at Edgewater. One minute of ute of silence for Brptheis lost at silence for Brothers lost at sea. sea. Tn -jiie ^ecen't" vn^renA XXX XXX rt-crteci* qoursel-f ba Keepinb m_oooc? WILLIAM R. DAVIE. Oct. 31 TULANE VICTORY. Oct. 28— —Chairman A. Maselek; Secre­ Chairman D. C. Craddock; Re­ iKitb avr tary Raymond Wells. Oskav cording Secretary M. Fabricanl. Kackep elected ship's delegate by The deck delegate repoitcd acclamation. Deck Delegate re­ twenty-eight hours disputed ported disputed overtime in his overtime. The engine delegate department; other delegates re­ had some, disputed overtime, and ported everything running the stewards delegate reported smoothly. New Business: Motion- everything okay. The meeting carried that all winches be went into Good and Welfare checked before, sighing on for the where it was asked that the dele­ next voyage. Motion carried for gates and the shore Patrolman ^ the Stewards Department to contact the company about in­ STEEL VOYAGER. Oct. 31— paint all decks in officers' quar­ stalling oscillating fans, repairing By HANK Chairman Kelly; Recording Secters. Motion carried that all re­ the Bosun's and 8-12 Firemen's zetary F. J. Willard. Previous pairs be made to the satisfaction lockers, a id putting the ship's Before their ship sailed, a few oldiimers from Baltimore. minutes and the Delegates' re­ of the crew before signing on for radio into shape. Engine delegate Bill Mackin. Bosun Arthur Hiers and Curtis Hanson happily ports on the standing of the the next voyage. One minute of Sill to report nne member to the navigated around town. They spliced their conversation mainly membership accepted. The meet­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. Patrolman upon arrival. One about Baltimore and Beulah's place. Furthermore, they ing went into Good and Welfare, minute of silence for lost noipinated their shipmate. Bosun Berger Hansen, the oldtimer. where it was decided that no one Brothers. as "the best sailor in the SIU"—remembering how he handled would sign for cots missing, the crew in working the deck gear on the Gadsden. 'X XX stolen, or broken. All beefs on JOHN B. WATERMAN. Oct. cots to be taken up by the Crew 24 — Chairman E. Bishop; Re­ Delegates and the Patrolman cording Secretary E. Jones. No Brother Fred Fagan sailed out of this expensive town on a with the Captain and Steward. beefs were reported by the dele­ tanker trip... Brother Ed Parsons came in from New Orleans last There was a complaint that the gates. The meeting went into week. He enjoyed his Thanksgiving dinner down South ... Brother slopchest was being run in the XXX Good and Welfare where the Ray Myers, Baltimore oldtimer, making a trip on the Robin EDWARD JANEWAY. Oct. 26 interest of the Captain and not membership was warned that the Goodfellow, met his shiprnate. Tommy "Beachie" Murray, who of the crew. One minute of —Chairman J. Meehan; Secre­ laundry is for the use of all came in from a trip a few weeks ago. silence for lost Brothers. tary W. Mrozinski. New Busi­ hands and no one should leave ness: Motion by A. H. Anderson % X %' clothes soaking in the sink. It STEEL EXECUTIVE. Oct. 10— to read the letter written by the was asked that the recreation Chairman Stanley Yodris; Re­ committee of delegates for trans­ To those oldtimers. James Creel and D. M. Story, on the cording Secretary Sidney Swit- mission to the, LOG. Letter ac­ and messrooms be kept cleaner. Alcoa Pioneer: the Seamen's Club is on the list to receive ser. Delegates reports accepted. cepted by crew. Motion by Painting of the shower and LOGs every week as you requested. By the way. fellas, there Motion carried under New Busi­ Jackson to give vote of thanks toilets, and fixing of the radiator is a place in San Nicholas, Aruba. which has been receiving ness that the Deck Department to the committee for the letter in the deck department head •LOGs .tor a long time. It's called Charlie's Bar—so drop in and do the painting on inside pas­ to the LOG. Motion carried to were discussed. The food came see if you can pick up a few copies... Benny Kosow. in from sageways, pantry, messrooms, arrange a new set-up for de­ up for discussion and the Pastry a tanker trip, says—"I'm a one-trip guy and that's why I'm toilets, and storerooms. Under partment toilets. One minute of cook was asked to do better. One for the transportation rule. It's the greatest thing that ever minute • of silence for lost Good and Welfare the Stewards silence for Brothers lost at sea. happened." Although this is one brother's opinion, you Brothers. Delegate asked that the Union brothers who are for or against the transportation rule can XXX clarify through the LOG who and should voice your opinions in the LOG. BALTIMORE. Od. 31 — Chair­ was supposed to do this painting. man Howard Webber; Secretary (Ed. Note: For several months, Cathorne. Delegates reported on at intervals, the LOG has printed number of bookmembers and perThe following brothers will be receiving the weekly LOG at the SIU's position in this matter. mitmen in their departments. XXX their homes free of cost: Charles Palmer of New York, Jesse For details, see LOG, October 8.) New Business: Motion made- and STEEL APPRENTICE — (No Rogers of Alabama, Edmund Blosser of West Virginia, Kenneth seconded that the three delegates date given)—Chairman P. F, Nickerson of Alabama, James Prestwood of Florida, William Folse get together and find out the Spencer; Recording Secretary of Alabama, James Smoot of Texas, 0. H. Montgomery of amount of sanitary work that is Hughes. The minutes of pr^ious Alabama, Hazen Dean of Illinois, Andrew Sudol of Pennsylvania, supposed to be done by each de­ meeting were read and accepted. Tommie McLemore of Texas, Nathan Eldridge of Alabama, Paul partment. One department The delegates made their re­ Wilkins of Texas, Gerald O'Rourke of New York, Paul Cazalas seems to be doing more than its ports. No New Business. Discus­ of Alabama, Stephen Emerson of Arkansas, William Cheathan of XXX FELTORE, Oct. 14—Chairman share. Good and Welfare: Sug­ sion under Good and Welfare Alabama. Chick Fisher; Secretary William gestions made as to supplies covered painting of crew's quar­ Fields. Delegates' reports ac­ needed for routine work. One ters, re-arranging some quarters, Know any of these oldtimers? The following may still be cepted. Good and Welfare: Dis­ minute of silence for Brothers providing space to stow gear in anchored in town: J. De Jessa. M. Riechelson. H. R. Gordon, Electrician's quaiters, replacing cussion on the number of pillow lost at sea. E. A. Hansen, I. Galindez. A. Daines. F. Ryan. H. Kreutz, E. lost keys, and the cleaning of slips Issued to each man. It was XXX Belpre. L. R. Seay and G. Nunez... Book Dept.: They Took brought up that in the tropics a quarters before the new crew MONROE, Oct. 3 — Chairman To The Sea, by David Klein and Mary Johnson, published by man is s'.'pposed to get two pil­ A. Galga: Secretary A. A. Hes- comes aboard. The stewards de­ Rutgers University for $3.75. It contains the personal accounts low slips a week. The Steward tres. Delegates reported on num­ partment was given a vote of of voyages by Jack London, Joshua Slocum. Rockwell Kent said he would do all he could to ber of new men to join ship in thanks. One minute of silence and other small-boat voyagers. see that everyone was satisfied Ponce. New Business: Discussion for Brothers lost at sea. with his linen. Bill Thompson held on member who had failed XXX STEEL EXECUTIVE. Oct. 10— gave a talk on the slowness of to do his work. Agreed that a Brother Jack Greenhaw sailed recently with his sextant... shipping. Members warned to special meeting be held in San Chainnan Stanley Podris; Secre­ keep laundry clean. One minute Juan for the purpose of trying tary Sidney Switzer. Consider­ Bob High is out on a trip right now... Steward Ted Eaton was of silence for Brothers lost at the brother. Motion carried to able discussion as to who was real happy last week. He came out of the hospital after three suggest that Headquarters work going to paint the inside of the weeks and he has an old shipping card, too... How good is the sea. for the including of heavy over­ passageways, pantries, mess- famous spaghetti and other food put out in Angelo's Place in XXX SEATRAIN HAVANA. Oct. 27 coats in ship's gear, for men rooms, toilets and storerooms. Gulfport, Mississippi? ... Brothers, wherever you are in the world —Chairman, Lightfoot; Secretary working in the iceboxes. Feeling Motion carried that the deck de­ look around and pick up the LOGs so you can keep informed of Hutchins. Delegates reported on among crew was that this would partment be allowed the job. union news. Keep the ships clean and happy, and hold those number of permitmen and book­ lessen danger of illness, espe­ Stewards Delegate requested that shipboard meetings. To Brother E. P. Burke down in Texas City men in their departments.- New cially in the" tropics. -.Education: the LOG print the clarification' to aboard the Seatrain Havana: You'i-e right. Performers don't last long in th*" SIU. Business: Motion carried that Several brothers discuMCd ad­ this probleni. (Continued from Page 6) to have the slopchest and medi­ cal supplies checked by the Patrplman upon arrival. The crew was asked under Good and. Welfare to be sure their foc'sles were clean and their beds strip­ ped before leaving the ship. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. & 1 t DEL CAMPO. Oct. 30—Chair­ man Jack Brocell: Recording Secretary W. T. Horsfall. Brother Charles Tannerhill elected Ship's Delegate. The Deck Delegate, J. Brocell, reported ten full books and all in order. Engine Dele­ gate F. B. Williams, and Stew­ ard's Delegate A. Martin reported on the standing of members. Mo­ tion carried under New Business that the Stewards Department take care of the recreation room and the Engine and Deck De­ partments take care of the latmdry. One minute of silence ob­ served for departed Brothers. CUT and RUN �•#. Page Eight TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. DacMubar l(h 1948 ri-«;' Treasured Tome Vanishes; Man Called Frenchy Sought AT THE CALCUTTA DOCKS >: Ex-Zane Grey Man Echoes Same Old Beef say he was carried to New York on the broom of a witch. Any­ Not infrequently when the way, with Michelet went my— To ihe Editor: task falls upon my shoulders to yes, you guessed it—the apple invade the rum caverns along of my eye, my solace, my treasI would like to comment op the sldd row to inform one of ure^-my book! an article in the LOG of Nor vember* 19 about Isthmian'^ our beachcombing brothers that • Now, Frenchy hasn't been back Zane Grey. to the Island of Puerto Rico his wife is suing him for nonI was on the Grey the voy-? since, and I haven't the faintest support of the living-room furni­ age p;:evious to the one menr idea where he might be at the ture, or that he has won four moment. But, Brothers, you tioned. in this article. Judgip^ bits on the weekly $50,000 lot­ don't have to tell me where my from- this Brother's report she is still the same ship she was tery, I hear the name of Frenchy book is. No, because I know five or six months ago. (Ed, only too well. It's in that wornMichelet mentioned. Not once, Note: The Brother, whose name out, leather briefcase with the mind you, but again and again. was withheld, • told of the Skip­ old cash receipt books, the hair­ It would seem that this man pins, the dirty underwear, and per's refusal to set gangway Michelet has left his indelible the long, long forgotten sand­ .watches.) mark on the green island of wiches. This is due, I believe, to the Puerto Rico, and did this in the But looking back over what Captain, W. Schfran. He lives short time he spent here two happened that summer, I guess in constant fear of overtime. On summers ago as relief agent for I should have known better in our six month trip, the deck Salvador Colls. gang did not make fifty dollars the first place than to lend Mich­ on gangway watches and not a With the permission of the elet anything. It's kind of like hell of a lot more on other over­ membership then, I should like what my father used to say time. • • . to recall a toe-nail impression of about me: 'T've taught that boy Consequently the Zane Grey Michelet as I remember him in everything I know," he used to Waller Edwards and Bruce Davis, crevmexnbers of the will never be anything- but a those balmy days, for the sole tell the neighbors, "and still he William H. Allen, Isthiplan vessel, doli their shirts and get "rust bucket" until the Skipper purpose of possibly flinging a doesn't know anything!" some sun while the sh^ is lied up in Calcutta. Picture by learns that "An SIU Ship Is A little mud on the enduring popu­ Homer (Red) Spurlock Jerry Bonski. Clean Ship." larity of this strange and mys­ terious character. In short, let LAUDS CHIPS it suffice here to say, I know Chips on there came into the something about Brother Mich­ SIU at the time of our organizar elet that you probably do not. Edilor: Goodfellow. be sent to the Father at Walvis tional drive with Isthmian. (Ed, Note: The earlier letter com Frenchy Michelet came down We would like ta ask that a Bay, SW Africa. tained bigh praise for the Car­ to Puerto Rico carrying a worn- We of the SS Robin Goodfel- copy of the LOG, in which this The crew of Ihe penter.) By the time our voyr out leather briefcase full of old low proudly ask that the SEA­ letter and the picture appear. SS Robin Goodfellow age to the Middle and Near East cash receipt books, hairpins, FARERS LOG print the inclosed was over, there wasn't anyone punch boards, dirty underwear, photograph of Father Morgenon that ship who didn't think and one or two long-forgotten schweis of Walvis Bay, South­ west Africa, as well as the kind him one of their best shipmates. ham and cheese sandwiches, words he addressed to this crew. He was always willing to len^ bummed off of Lord-knows-what To many of the Seafarers on a hand and help out a Brother ship. With the lordly air of an at work, or financially when admiral he dropped his anchor the South African run aboard : •lack of funds thi-eatened to spoij in Salvador's creaky chair, prop­ Robin Line ships. Father Mor ili b' a night ashore. Being the Deck ped his feet on Salvador's bat­ gerischweis is well known. His mm imm Delegate that trip, I observed his tered desk, and (glaring threat­ generosity and kindness to Sea­ farers stopping at Walvis Bay is union spirit. The man is one eningly round the Hall) de­ definitely something that we can of the best and a credit to our manded to know what the hell be proud of. organization. there was to read among the In his letter to the men of I am now retired, but appre­ membership on the beach. the Robin Goodfellow he ex­ ciate the LOG and await it HERE, SIRE tends his heartiest thanks for eagerly each week. I would like the gift presented to him by the to ask you to change the address Then and there I learned that "Goodfellows." The gift of which to P.O. Box 11, Quincy, Massa­ ^enchy was a bookworm. Be- he speaks is an oxford grey suit chusetts. iiig a lover of books myself, I bought with donations gathered I'd like to say hello to all my inimediately dashed into the bag­ from the crew. The suit was old shipmates and wish them gage room, rummaged around purchased in New York City smooth sailings. As for the Zane In Ihe center is Father Morgenschweis. flanked by his in my seabag and camd up with after completion of the previous Grey, after dealing for six the apple of my eye—a beauti- voyage, and presented to him brgther on the left and his nephew on the right. months with that skipper, any­ fuUy bound copy of Boswell's during the present voyage. one would need a good rest! "Life of Johnson." Cradling it Father Morgenschweis' words Bud Leavitt like a rare treasure in my arms, are as follows; (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ I slid up and mutely extended "To the GoodfeUows in re­ ing sent to your new address.) "I am mailing you a blouse by it to Michelet. He took it from membrance of Brother and Fa­ To the Editor: my hands, sniffed tlie cover and ther Morgenschweis, O.M.I., with I have often wondered what air-express. I cut the ties pif to . then waved me away, like King heartiest thanks for the generous kind of "fruit juices" my hus­ make the package lighter. They Birother Resting. band is served in foreign ports are all in the packet. If you Solomon, dismissing a slave. Illness 7 gift received from the Good- because, as you will see from don't get this letter, let me know, Well, to make a long story fellows as a kind token of friend­ the following letter, he is some­ and I will mail it to you. Asks For LOG short, the next two weeks Mich­ ship. God Bless you all! "Our Chief Mate swaUowed times a bit confusing: EdUo?f elet spent with his nose in my "Yours very sincerely, "Dear Moron: I set myself some pins, but everything is book, his feet cocked on the "Fr. L. Morgenschweis, O.M.I. down, pencil in hand, to type okay now. We-fed' him a pin At the present I am on the desk, rousing himself from time "Walvis Bay, SW .Africa" cushion. I would have sent you beach, having been hospitalized you a letter. Please pardon the to time only long enough to We all-thank Father Morgen­ the fifty dollars you asked for, after a five, months trip. I'm breath harsh words in the tele­ schweis for his remembrance of ink. I don't live where I lived but I mailed this letter before I home now and taking things on before because I moved to where phone or issue a curt command the "Cioodfellows" of the Robin the slow bell. I would be very I live now. I am so sorry we are thought of it.to one of the cringing beach­ "Lovingly yours, glad if ybii would send the LOG! so far together. I wish we were combers. It was, "Hey, you, take Thanks Pennant "Somebody else, to me here. closer apart. We are having that AB's job!" or, "Listen, you "Alec. Inclosed is a photo taken in Crew For Aid more weather this year than last. birds, they want a ten-man "P. S.: Enclosed you will find a Calcutta aboard the Isthmian My aunt Nellie died and is doing shoregang on the SS Novertime. To the Edilor: picture, but for fear of losing it, scow Thomas Cresap on the last fine. I hope you are the same. po get movin'." trip, in which you will see ship­ ' I wish to thank the crew of "I started from New York to I took it outi" I am very curious and would mates Lefty, Oiler, and LeS And then, just as suddenly as the Alcoa Pennant for the fine Baltimore to see you. I saw a he arrived in Puerto Rico, he donation made to me while I was sign that said, 'this takes you to appreciate your opinion of this Keith, AB, and myself; vanished. Here one minute and hospitalized in the Hotel Dieu Baltimore.' i got on the sign and letter. EmMt Such Mrs. A. J. JaiiPwski then gone from sight the next— St. 'Yallier, Chicoutimi, Quebec. sat there for three homs. The (Edi Note; The LOG is beihgff (Edi Note: We're speechless.) sent to your home.) in the twinkling of an eye. Some| Joseph R. Marcoux darn thing didn't even move. To the Editor: Goodfellow Crewmembers Return Kindness Of Priest Hubby's Loopy Letter Puzzles Wife �THE Friday. December 10. 1948 SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG Further Remarks On SIU Payoff Rule PRO: Crew Says Union Gains To the Editor: « On this page are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transliortation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discus­ sion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has de­ voted space to the opinions of the membership, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. Whereas: the present Trans­ portation Rule is working for the benefit of the membership and provides' for a faster turn-. Over of shipping, ^ and Whereas: This ruling, that re­ quires a man to accept trans­ portation when it is due him and get oif of the ship, protects the transportation clause in our agreements and assures that this hard-won Union condition will To the Editor: not be lost to the membership, I have been reading about the and To the Editor: transportation rule in the LOG. Whereas: The refusing of jhansportation money amounts to I am for the transportation Here is the way that I feel about Joying the company a bonus in rule as it stands now. Of course it: order to hold one's job—which we all know the companies are I think that a. man who makes is contrary to all Union princi­ against this rule, for they want to keep the same men. a trip and pays oif in any Port ple—and In the November 2.6th issue other than the Port he signed Whereas: Job security for all of the LOG, 28 members of the Of us exists in Union security, Governor Groves declared that on in, and who is entitled to the newly formed ruling on transportation, should get off the transportation is not good un­ ship. If he wants to come back ionism. Where were these mem­ to the Port he signed on, he bers 1 when we voted up and can do so as he has his fare. down the coast to accept this Also it is good for the fellows rule? In my opinion these members on the beach, who then get a are only thinking of themselves. chance at the job. In other They claim that the main ob­ words, I am in favor of men jective is job security. Well how about the men on the beagh? getting off with their transpor­ Are ihey not entitled to a job? tation. They asked how many seamen L. P. Hogan can afford to maintain a stand­ ard of living if they have to and in measures which promote get off and wait for another job to come around. How are the fast shipping, and guys Whereas: The transportation , that are on the beach to To the Editor: payoffs will tend to prevent maintaining a standard of living? I submit for your criticism a cliques from developing on the They also claim that it would basic draft of a compromise ships in the future, which would be much better to incorporate a transportation, rqling" that has endanger Union conditions, time element into this ruling. been carefully thought out to The ruling as it stands now al­ therefore ready has a time element, which meet the needs and desires of Be It Resolved; That the pres­ I think is sufficient. ail. I believe this is the best ent transportation rule be con­ end to work toward since the MEN APLENTY tinued in effect; and that all membership as a whole has not crewmembers who are entitled They further state that emerg- been unanimous in a clear cut to transportation be required to j ency permits would have to be policy. sccept this money, pay off the| issued, to ' replacements taking "Article I. When a ship has ship, and re-register at the Hall. the vessels that bookmen were made a trip to a foreign port and Signed by 25 crewmembers pulled off of. These members back to a port where transpor­ should know that we have a lot of the SS Oberlin Victory of books and permit men on tation is due, and such a voyage exceeds sixty days, all crew­ the beach waiting for a chance members must receive their to get a job. They further state ,j.3nspoj,tation and get off the that the new ruling is contradic-' tory to the preamble in the Con-' "Article II. When a vessel has To the Editor: stitution and By-laws which made a trip to a foreign port and This is why I am for the trans­ state that whenever rights be­ iDack to a port where transporta­ long to one member it belongs portation ruling as it is: . tion is due, and such voyage has 1. The men who have stayed to all members alike. This crew thinks that this not exceeded a total of sixty on ships after collecting trans­ happens "only to"them"and not „ crewmember shall portation were a hindrance to have the followmg options: to all members alike. the Negotiating Commitcee when "Section 1. Any crcwmembcr In closing this letter I want they went up for our new who has notified the company to say that I am in favor of men agreement. shall receive this money at the „ X getting off their ships when 2. The rule will help educate transporta­ payoff and leave the ship. company stiffs on ships ' that tion, because some of the com­ "Note: Under the terms of Ar­ have just signed agreements with panies that have been organized ticle II of this ruling, each crewthe Union, by starting them ship­ in the past two years have men member must notify the com­ ping out of the Union Hall. on their ships that' have never pany within a reasonable time 3. The men coming off of been in the Union Hall since re­ before signing off (or termination these ships will have a chance ceiving their books. of the vessel's articles) of his in­ to attend meetings and get their I think that it would do these tentions." jobs off of the board, which members good to attend a few "Section 2. Any crewmember many have never done before. meetings and ship off the' board. who has notified the company of Such people often think that the his intention to collect transpor­ Thomas J. Heggariy Union isn't doing anything to tation money due him, under the help them, and some are so tei*ms of the vessel's articles ignorant of the SIU program that be paid only wjjen men are leav­ they, feel that, they are paying ing thevessel. In the above $3.OQ per,month for a job. ruling, when a crewmember re­ ' 4. I .Diink the rule as it stands ceives transportation money he would create more shipping, for must get off the vessel; however, aliens and citizens alike. he may, under the terms de­ scribed, surrender the trans­ John R. McGuinness Contest^ Crew's Stand On Rule Aids Beached Hardships Seen To the Editor: I am writing in regard to the new transportation ruling that we have heard so much discus­ sion on in the past few weeks,. We, the undersigned crew­ members of the SS Hurricane, tvish to non-concur with the rul­ ing as it now stands. We be­ lieve that such a ruling works greater hardships on each and every brother than did our form­ er transportation ruling. Regard­ less of who the fellow may be, if he has made money to tide him over on the beach for a couple of weeks, he will sign clear of the ship. If we must have such a rul­ ing, then let's put a time limit on it in order that we can make a few dollars to last until we catch the next ship. Signed by 23 crewmembers CON: Crew Prefers Old SIU Rule To the Editor: y We the imdersigned crewmem­ bers of the SS Claiborne, which to go on record as protesting the ruling on transportation which requires a man tb pay off wheri he has transportation due him, for the following reasons: First, many trips are so short that you don't have enough money to keep you until the next ship. Second, when a ship signs coastwise articles to another port to pay off, arfd then signs foreign articles, an individual may only have a four or five day payoff when he has to leave the ship and 'go to - the bottom of the shipping list. Third, we find the new trans­ portation ruling not to be what we would call a good SIU ship­ ping rule. Fourth, we find the old SIU policy to be better. This pro­ vided that a bookman was able to stay on board ship as many trips as he liked and get trans­ portation money when payable. Signed by 31 members of the crew of the SS Claiborne Crew Of Del Aires Submits Compromise Payoff Rule Boosts Rule portation money and remain on the vessel. Here are some of the main points the ruling embodies: 1. As a whole, we have agreed with the Negotiating Committee that transportation money .should of his intention of remaining for another voyage may be allowed to remain on the vessel by surrendering his transportation money due under the terms of the ship's articles. • • 2. I believe that the turnover in shipping afforded in Article I of my plan will provide a sufficient turnover in shipping and one that w.ill be the fairest and most acceptable to the mem­ bership. Those who wish to re­ main on a ship for a long period of time can pick ships-that are on steady runs in and out of the same ports where no transporta­ tion is involved. 3. The sixty day limit assures a man the necessary time to ac­ cumulate sufficient funds to wait for anothei- ship without undue hardship. . (Making . the time limit sixty days and having it apply in this case to all hands alike will prevent any conflict with the existing rules covering tripcard an^ permitmen. At the same time it protedts men in the exceptional cases where the ship pays off in under sixty days.) 3-A. In i-eality the turnover in shipping afforded by the present transportation ruling wiH not be healthy without the sixty day clause. When a man is i-equired to accept transportation and pay­ off in less than sixty days, we are simply dividing a little work among a few, with no one really being better off. Thus the ruling as it harms job security without justification. Under Article II of the ruling I submit, Section I is included for the following reason: By insisting that a man notify the company of his intentions prior to the payoff, the company and the .shoreside Patrolman are assisted in settling the issue once and for all at the time of payoff. Too, it prevents misunderstand­ ings and changes of mind from cropping up later, creating beefs that would necessitate the Pa­ trolman revisiting the ship days later. At the ^ame time this part of the plan will allow prompt replacement of tho.se leaving the vessel with no beefs over jobs after men have been dispatched from the Hall. In closing", I would like to say that I believe that this ruling is the best solution to the transpor­ tation problem because it irabodies all of the basic ideas that have been expressed at one time or another by the membership in meetings and through the me­ dium of the LOG. Jerry J. Palmer Endorsed by 23 crew members • SS Del Aires >>|| �• '" • V""' Page Ten THE SEAFA RERS • 10 G Fndayi Peceaaber lft» 1948 serving aboard the- MV Ponce when she is in Gulf waters and the 29 percent tax which Contin­ entals pay while serving aboard the ship while she is in territorial anipPEo STWDS. ENG. DECK REG. STWDS. ENa DECK PORT Minutes of meetings held in SmPPED • SHIPPED SHIPPED -TOTAL waters. Meeting adjourned at TOTAL REG. REG. REa other Branches read. All adopted 8:12 p.m. with 97 book members 45 present, 14 16 15 60 except that part of Galveston Boston 21 15 24 329 93 U5 459 121 New Business calling for re-ex­ New York. 138 152 171 XXX 28 104 44 32 im tending shipping cards. Agent Philadelphia 44 32 43 SAN FRANCISCO— Chainl 92 75 1 280 man. R. Pohle. 46826; Recording 113 244 reported on trip to New London Baltimore 86 73 85 78 Secretary. W. M. KierulL 49283; 27 21 30 137 34 to visit the Evistar, a newly-con­ Norfolk. 41 62 69 Reading Clerk, D. P. Bell. 10200(t 17 21. 55 31 tracted ship. Vessel appeared to Savannah. 12 19 24 r.... 8 • 22 7 t 91 38 15 * be lined up in. good SlU-style. Tampa. 38 Motion carried to accept all 46 45 151 minutes of Branch meetings. 60 71 216 67 Balloting committee reported on Mobile. 78 ; 136 103. 351 Agent reported progress being 319. 135 110 voting during past two week New Orleans. 84 100 89 made in setting up the new Hall 33 35 21 23 29 • 90 38 period. Under Good and Welfare Galveston 17 12 31 ih Wilmington. Motion carried 2 51 several men hit the deck to dis­ San Juan 23 11 17 No' Shipping Due To West Coast Strike cuss the reasons why the mem­ San Francisco...to extend a vote of thanks to the 469 499 1,549 Director of Organization for the 581 557 603 1,841 bers in the port of Boston GRAND TOTAL 681 haven't taken more time for edu­ excellent job of bringing unor­ cational meetings. Agent re­ ganized tankers under the SIU One folks and have made prpivision, banner. Motion carried to accept ported that attendance at educa­ Virginia Ferries read and ac­ ports accepted and filed. tional meetings has been poor cepted. Balloting committee re­ minute of silence observed for tha,t upon their deaths the home and concur in letter on transpor­ Brothers Brothers lost at sea; Meeting ad­ is to be used foe handicapped tation signed by twenty-five and asked that the members take ported on voting. Wynn, Lancaster, Wingfield, Wal­ journed with 150 members children. Following example of bookmembers. One minute of greater interest in the meetings. other local trade unions, the silence for lost Brothers. Meefci lace, Ellen and Pritchett nomi­ present. i. \ membership moved to donate ten ing adjourned with seventy-four nated and elected to serve on X, ^ % SAVANNAH — Chairman. Ray NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. dollars. Members observed one members present. Kttdieiis. 2S180; Recording Sec­ balloting committee in positions retary mid Reading Clerk. Wil­ vacated by Brothers taking ships. Earl Sheppard, 203; Recording nunute of silence, in memory of XXX Reports of Agent and Patrolman Secretary. He.rnra'.n Troxclair, departed Brothers. Under Good liam J. Brantley. 111. NEW YORK — Chairman. C: accepted. Meeting adjourned 6743; Reading Clerk. Buck Ste­ and Welfare^ the transportation Haymond. 98; Recording Sec­ Chairman explained that with 280 members present. rule was batted aroimd, with the retary. F. Stewart 4935; Reading phens. 76. Agent was unable to attend majority or speakers favoring the Clerk, "Blackie" Colucci, 38519, i % * PHILADELPHIA — Chairman Motion carried to accept niin- rule as it now stands. Agent re­ utes of meetings held in other Long discussion of rights of a L. Gardner. 3697; Recording Sec­ A&G Halls except those of Bal­ ported that shipping was at- a standstill for the period of the "Brother to appeal decision of a retary. R. Gates. 25128; Reading timore. Motion to table Baltimore ILA strike. He announced that Clerk. D. Hall. 43372. New Business as action concern­ a full crew would be placed ing C. Willoughby is vague and aboard the Canton Victory- on Motion carried to accept the conflicting. Agent Sheppard re­ minutes in outports, except those ported on the shipping situation Monday and that coastwise ships would start coming in the latter of Galveston calling for an ex­ meeting because he was in tension of shipping cards. Also and the number of votes cast in part of next week, which he ex­ trial committee to the rank-andCharleston for the payoff of the a motion to non-concur with that the election for 1949 officials. pected would ease the shipping file. The discussion brought out SS Trinity. Motion carried to port of New Orleans ininutes Agent asked all men present to situation considerably. Voting and emphasized the member's accept minutes of meetings in pertaining to the Seamen's Bill attend educational meetings be­ has slowed down for the time constitutional right to appeal a other Branches and post them on of Rights. Agent reported on ing held at the Hall. Trial Com­ being, he said, but it wilj pick decision .to the membership. the blackboard. L. B. Paul, C. the outcome of the East Coast mittee's reports on members read up when the Agpnt. goes back to Moved, seconded and carried that H. Bennett, and L. A. DeWitt dock strike and hqw it will affect and accepted. Discussion held Miami to finish voting the crew the Brother's request be granted. took the Union's Oath of Obliga­ shipping. Agent also informed under New Business in the mat­ of the Florida. So far the num­ Suggestion by Oppenheimer that tion. Good and Welfare: Mem­ members that three ships left ter of transportation. Motion ber of ballots is largest ever cast meeting not be adjourned with­ out a minimum of five minutes in this port. bers spoke on the transportation port short twelve jobs. He stressed under Good and Welfare. Motion rule. Opinions both for and the dangers involved when this XXX against were voiced. Chairman happens too often. Agent Gard­ SAN JUAN — Chairman. S. by Secretary-Treasurer that all suggested that each member ner also reported on the progress Colls. 21085; Recording Secretary. members in hospital, including both bookmen and permitment write to the SEAFARERS LOG being made toward the establish­ giving his (pinion. One minute ment of a Union Optical Plan in caiTied that action on transporta­ H. Spurlock; Reading Clerk. R. be given a Christmas donation of 10 dollars apiece, as they were of silence observed for Brothers Philadelphia, similar to the one tion rule be postponed and mat­ Ramos. 21954. last year. Motion passed. In lost at sea. Meeting adjourned in New York. The membership ter be raised at educational Minutes of previous meetings with seventy-five members pres­ was asked to pay particular at­ meeting for full discussion. Good of aU Branches read and ac­ accordance with previous sug­ ent tention to the communication and Welfare: Performers were cepted, with exception of that gestion, the chairman insti-ucted if if containing the letter written to roundly scored by members. section of Galveston proceedings the members that meeting could BALTIMORE—Chairman. Wil­ the LOG by a group of Seafarers i, if i. calling for extension of time not be adjourned without thor-i liam Rentz. 26445; Recording on the transportation nde. A GALVESTION — Chairman. limit on shipping cards. It was ough discussion under Good aiid Secretary. G. A, Masterson. general round-up of shipping Keith Alsop. 7311: Recording Sec­ moved and carried to non-con­ Welfare. Members went well 20297; Reading Clerk. A1 Stans- concluded the report. Motion retary. Jeff Morrison. 34213; cur with the Galveston motion. past the five minute limit, talk­ bury. 4683. carried to accept communication Reading Clerk. M. Cross. 33311. In his verbal report, the Agent ing over a great variety of mat­ ters of interes^t bearing on the Regular order of business sus­ from ILA thanking SIJJ for sup­ Motion carried to accept min­ told of the timely arrival of the Union's welfare. Meeting adL" pended so as to obligate twenty port in recent longshore strike. utes of meetings in other MV Ponce, which paid off on journed at 8:30 with 1,290 mem­ men. Trial Committee elected Good and Welfare: Discussion Branches. Agent reported on Nov. 29. Payoff was smooth bers present. from floor to hear charges held on shipping outlook and the shipping in general. Alsop re­ even though she had been out against two Brothers. Motion Christmas fxmd being raised for ported that the committee ap­ more than two months. Fifteen carried to post and file all West pointed to look for a new build­ men were shipped to the Ponce Coast and Great. Lakes minutes. ing has been unsuccessful in lo­ Motion carried to forward all cating anything suitable to date. Payoff lime is Ise best ships' minutes to the editor of Seven men Obligated. Motion lime 1© meet U®*®® obliga­ the SEAFARERS LOG for pub­ caiTied that, when -ABs are reg­ tions. such as the $10 General lication. Agent's and Patrol­ istered, a notation be made as to Fund Assessment adopted by a party or for benefits to Brothmen's reports accepted. Under whether their card is blue or ere on the beach. One minute the membership in the recent after the payoff. He reported Good and Welfare a general dis­ green. One minute of silence referendum. of silence for lost Brothers. that shoregang work for beached cussion was held on mattess per­ for Brothers lost at se&. That assessment goes into members was practically at a taining to the Union. Meeting Meeting adjourned with eight. % % i, five men present. your Union's General Fund, standstill because of the East adjourned with^two hundred men TAMPA — Chairman. Joe from which routine operating X if i, Coast tieup of Bull Line ships. present. expenses are met. The wisMOBILE — Chairman. C. Kim­ Wread. 27822; Reading Clerk. Plenty of work was expected, X »• % Nevin Ellis. 18; Recording Secre­ hpm of the membership's ~ however, as soon as the ships NORFOLK — Chairman. Cand­ ball. 52; Recording, Secretary, tary. R. H. HalL 26060. decision is borne out by the start coming in. The Agent ler, 23536; Recording Secretary. -James Carroll. 14; Reading Clerk. fact that despite a three thanked everyone for theip ef­ Previous minutes of Tampa Bullock. 4747; Reading Clerk. H. Fischer. 59. weeks halt of shipping due forts in making the Thanksgjiving Branch read and accepted; New Jones. to the ILA strike. Union Motion carried to accept min­ Business, of previous meetings in dinner party, held at the Hall, a - Minutes of Norfolk and out- utes of meetings in outports. other Branrties read and ac­ big success. Balloting Gommitservices and jEunctions con­ ports read. Motion carried to Agent Tanner in his report ex­ cepted. tinued uninterrupted. Some. Member^diip " accepted tee's report accepted. Under facilities, such as ehtertainr accept all minutes as read, ex­ plained the ILA sottlemcnt con­ and concun^ed in letter, signed Good and Welfare, a very en­ ment. were actually stepped cept the No. 2 motion from ditions and the new coastwise by 25 bookmemb^, favoring re­ thusiastic. and heated discussion up. . Philadelphia, th|s to be referred run being started by Waterman. tention of transiportation rule was held on the new Registration to Headquarters. Motion carried He also reported that the dis­ now in eflSecL Under New Busi­ Rules now in. effect up and flown We're in the best financial, shape we have ever been in. to concur in letter by twenty- patching was to be done from ness, Agent, read letter from the cdast, Severalr called on the Do your part to keep it that five members, which related to the ground floor for the time be­ blind couple who ace-building a Agent, to. clarify certain sections way by paying up your as­ ne^ transportation rule. * Letter ing; renovations, stopped be­ home <Ht Florida Avenue, asking of the . new Rules. Discussion sessment now. from the NLEB certifying. SIU cause of the ILA strike, will be for- a donation: to enable, tiiem to then was held on 29 percent tax as bargaining agent for men in. resumed shortly. Patrolmen's re- complete- house.- Theiy are eldei^ which- Puerto Ricans pay when j BOSTON—Chairman. J. Greear baum, 281; Recording Secretary, E. C. Dakin, 180: Reading Clerk. R. Murphy. 3941T. A&G Shaping Fhm Jfov. M TF Uav, 30 Pay-Up Time �THE SE AF ARE RS LOG 10, mo llaiitiiiie Round-Up Page EleTea Ponce Payoff Saves San Juan From Dull Week f)f Shipping hunt. England, with twenty (Cotitiniud from Page 3) ships, is the biggest in the field, between New York and South By SAL COLLS and East Africa. A vice-president followed- by Russia, which has SAN JUAN —The timely ar­ trolman, until he was contacted NEW YORK of Robin Line has called . the one factory ship and twenty rival and subsequent payoff of by one of the crew, an OS percatchers. C-4s excellent cargo ships. His SS ANDREW JACKSON the MV Ponce in the Port oJ: mitman, who had a set of 4, 4. company's experience with the G. Georgevich. $2-00; D. C. Foster, San Juan literally saved us from charges in his hand. The Longshoremen's strike and $2.00: . F. Allison, $2.00; A. G. Peter ships in the African run had been one of the slowest weeks we This permit had clashed • re­ the unusually warm weather has son. $2.00; M. Kunlcki, $3.00: C. Thur "very good," especially in hand­ have had this winter. mond, $2.00: L. Rossi, $3.00. cut the demand for bunker and peatedly with a permit AB Main­ ling of unboxed autorhobiles. SS STEEL ADMIRAL. heating oil, causing a drop in We collected enough dues and tenance. The beef was purely S. i. J. Lewereng, $3.00; T. Tsapelas, A 12,500 horsepower super­ price and the number of tankers $1.00: E. R. Arnot, $2.00: R. M.-Fer­ assessments from the Brothers personal but they fought in the tanker, the first of 48 to come, in service. Chartering groups es­ guson, $2.00; J. C. Brannon, $2.00; W. aboard her to pull us out of crew messroom during mealtime, was launched last week at the timate that it will take several J. Ledet, $2.00: P. S. Demots, $2.00: the hole and leave us sitting smashed company property and conducted themselves in a man­ yard of the Sun Shipbuilding weeks of cold weather before P. Sperandeo, $2.00; P. L. Sahuque, pretty and high and dry. $2.00: M. A. Rivera, $2.00; A. M. Yvan, All in all, we sent fifteen re­ ner unbecoming Union men. and Dry Dock Company in Ches­ tanker activity will climb to sea­ $2.00: M. McCarty, Jr., $1.00; A. S. ter, Pa. Named the Esso Zurich, sonal normality. The Patrolman accepted the Rottman, Jr., $1.00: C. Troncoso, $2.00; placements to the Ponce, in all 4* 4* 4* W. Wilson, $1.00: R. LaRocca, $2.00; three departments. Discharging charges, which were read before the 16,000 ton ship will have a Reversing a trend in August, T. Frierson, $2.00; R. E. Dingle, $2.00; her Galveston cargo of fertilizer a regular branch meeting and a speed of 16 knots and a capacity of 228,000 barrels of oil. It will when exports increased fourteen C. C. Poung, $2.00; E. Brezina, $1.00. at Pier 10, she then proceeded trial committee was elected from SEATRAIN HAVANA to her home port of Ponce, the floor. be delivered to its owner, the percent and imports twelve per­ G. W.SSJohnson, $1.00; J. I. Swails, cent, food exports in September where I followed by car to see After a thorough hearing the Standard Oil Company of New $1.00: J. Megill. Jr., $2.00. that everything was ship-shape committee decided that both SS ROBIN DONCASTER Jersey, in about five weeks. It from the United States dropped seventeen percent below August J. Novak, $2.00: C. C. Hagberg, before she signed foreign arti­ will carry a crew of fifty. men were equally guilty for and imports two percent. Figures $2.00; F. R. Otvos, $2.00; L. Zampetti, cles for another trip. performing and fighting aboard 4. 4. $1.00: J. Nielson, $2.00; M. M. Miles, This week in the Antarctic were released by the United $1.00: D. 'CRourke. $1.00; J. Figuerra, The Brothers who made the Union ship and for actions Ocean the largest fleet in the an­ States Department of Commerce. $1.00; M. McCowan. $2.00; W. H. last trip had quite a lengthy harmful to the membership. 4» 4» ,4" Chadbum. $1.00; A. C. Felix, 50c: F. repair list, and we were three nals of whaling is due to open a A request that the Maritime Solis. $1.00: A. Vidal, 01.00: J. W. days battling it out, item by it­ LENIENT TREATMENT four month hunting season with Wiggins, $5.00: G. B. Fleming, $1.00; em, with the Captain and com­ the objective of making 33,000 Commission broaden its inquiry P. McDaniel, $1.00; A. R. Russo, Since they were permits and, kills. This represents the limit into discrimination against Am­ $5.00: V. Gustafson, $2,00; W. C. pany officials. therefore, on probation, the com­ fixed by the international agree­ erican shipping has been asked Thomas. $2.00; C. A. O'Neill, $1.0$: In the end, the most important mittee ruled that they should ment negotiated in Washington by the National Federation of O. W. Eisele, $1.00; C. A. Bobbe, $1.00; repairs were promised in the pay a fine of $25 and get off J. W. Ward. $1.00; C. Wayne, $1.00; two years ago. Because of thfe American shipping. All ready S. Mason. $3.00; D. F. Stone. $1.00; best of faith, and almost im­ the ship. In my opinion the men world shortage of fats and meat looking into the charge the Com­ J. V. Rivera, $5.00? J. Drigham, $5.00. mediately they went to work. were handled leniently and were SS J. B. WATERMAN whaling has become a highly or­ mission has been asked tq look Much needed ventilators were lucky their permits weren't J. Vilos. $1.00; C. Andrew. $3.00; A. installed . over ganized industry—and very prof­ into a series of discriminatroy the centrifugal yanked. Frissora, $2.00; L. Gunnells, $1.00; H. itable. The present season's catch acts against the American mer­ Kohv. pumps, new doors replaced the However, several friends of $3.00; J. Boldiszar, $2.00; C. may gross $120 million to $160 chant fleet. In particular they Chandles, $2.00; J. F. Slusarczyk. $1.00; old ones in the foc'sles, and the AB Maintenance came to million. Whale oil is quoted as want probed the practice of some E. Steele. $2.00; S. S. Anlouzans. $2.00; locks, and lockers. the Hall, demanding a new trial, selling at $440 a ton. The United nations to tax foreign operators C. E. Chandler. $2.00; J. Sawyer. $2.00; When the Ponce heads sea­ muttering threats and insinua­ A. J. Nautnes. $3.00; C. H. Buser, Jr.. States is not participating in the for freight carried in vessels $1.00; ward again, she will be a more N. Tripp. $1.00; N. J. Moore. tions. You never think they were other than their own govern­ Petry. $2.00. comfortable ship than when she bookmen in good standing in the ment's. Those named were Por­ $1.00: R. SS CAPE MOHICAN came in. SIU. Of course, the decision tugal, France and its colonies, B. Olivras. $1.00; C. Krupick. $1.00; stands. Gibralter, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy T. Wills. $1.00; B. R. Hartzoy, $3.00: BEACHCOMBERS SAIL W. L. York. $3.00: T. H. Watson. The point this incident raises and Egypt. SIU, A&6 District $2.00; J. E. Lopez. $1.00; E. Treshick, We crewed her up with quite is this, and all hands should get 4* 4* 4* $2.00; F. Forte. $1.04; W. J. Martin. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. The Maritime Commission has $1.00; J. P. Mullin. $1.00; R. D. Carlen, a few of our oldtime beachcomb­ it straight: This Union is gov­ William Rentzi Agent Mulberry 4540 postponed the effective date of $1.00; L. Cooper. $1.00; M. Yalentin. ers—if you can call a man a erned by a Constitution and By­ BOSTON 276 State St. its newly devised vessel chart­ $1.00: C. Black. $1.00; J. dander. beachcomber who makes his laws, written by Union men for E. B. TiUoy, Agent Richmond 2-0140 $2.00: J. Judge. $1.00: A. Bodler, $3.00; home in Puerto Rico and calls Union men, in the best inter­ ering plan that limits chartering V. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Rockley. $25.00; W. Westerfield, his home port San Juan, because ests of the Union and the mem­ GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. of ships to operators either own­ 50c. he thinks the island is just about bership. And we are going to Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 ing vessels or those without for­ SS J. SWELLING MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. O. A. Michael, $1.00; R. A. Floyd, the best place in the world to abide by it, come hell or high eign flag affiliations. The Com­ Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 $2.00: M. N. Evans, $2.00; A. Androh. live and relax. Anyway, Woody water! NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. mission's change of heart was $2.00. Lockwood shipped on her, and The rules and procedures have E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 made so as to allow the new Con­ SS CORAL SEA Red Morgan, George Litchfield, been laid down by the member­ NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. gress to pattern its own ship A. Reeder, $1.00; P. Winiarczyk, Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 charting policy. The new policy, $2.00: K. Kristensen. $2.00: S. Kwia- and a gang of others. ship and they must be followed. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. towski. $2.00; J. D. Moore, $1.00; J. The only other ship to call in They cannot be waived by per­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 now postponed until January 31, Jellette, $2.00; P. Vlahas, $1.00; J. PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. 1949, rules that non-owners Bednar, $2.00; A. Anavitarte, $2.00 the Port of San Juan during the sonal interests. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar S-1217 should be barred from hiring W. A. Fortsch, $10.00: A. Rodrigues, week was the Monarch of the Every member of the SIU who SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. ships from the Government. A $1.00: F. W. Heck, $1.00. Seas, and "thereby hangs a considers himself a good Union Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SS SUZANNE tale." later addition to the rule bars man will recognize his obliga­ SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon A. Saavedra, $1.00. The Monarch came in quietly tion to abide by the will of the Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 owners of ships from chartering SS SEATRAIN TEXAS SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. vessels if the company is tied up H. H. Winborne, $2.00; C. R.. San enough. Things appeared normal majority arrived at through the Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 with foreign ship lines. derson, $2.00; T. M. Wabolis, $2.00. to Tony Viera, the boarding Pa- democratic process. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. SIR HALLS R. H. Hall, Agent Phono M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., . 227% Avalon Boulevard HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian • PERSONALS Notice To All SIU Mombers being held for you in the New ARTHUR BACKMAN The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Your mother is vei*y anxious York Baggage Room, 51 Beaver farers International Union is available to all members who wish Street, New York. to hear from you. Her address: to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 4 4 4 Box 269, Beaver Meadow, BENNIE B. COMPAN their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Pennsylvania. Mary Alice is home with your the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every 4 4 4 mother and asks that you contact SIU branch for this purpose. SCOTTY AUBUSSON her. Important. Pete Bluhm has checked the SUP However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU seabag you left aboard the Steel 4 4 4 HONOLULU .16 Merchant St. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Seafarer. Let him know where The following men are re­ Phone 6-8777 quested to get in touch with which "you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnslde St to send it. Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. Beacon 4336 4 4 4 RICHMOND, Calif. ,..257 5th St. way, New York 4, N, Y. C. STRONG Phone 2599 Harry M. Hankee Norman Moore has your gear PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 and will check it at the New ' Emil Koscilnak To the Editor: SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. York Hall when he is i-eleased Isie Yaroslowsky Main 0290 from the hospital. William J. Knowles WILMINGTON .440-Avalon Blvd. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Alfred Nelson 4' 4 4 Terminal 4-3131 IRVIN JOSEPH GORGAS address below: 4 4 4 Canadian District Contact your mother regarding The following named crewmembers of the SS Bienville, Name MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Draft' Board. voyage of May 1948, contact Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 4 4 4 PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Samuel Segal, 11 Broadway, New Street Address M. H. KINSKY Phone North 1229 York: G. Masterson, Baltimore Pa­ PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Andrew E. George, Albert J. City Phone: 8591 trolman, asks you to get in touch State ... TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street with him concerning receipt No. RobeUard, John S. Holly, Jr., Elgin 5719 Robert B. Byrne, Edward E. C70973. Signed VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughtdn St. Steward, Joseph B. Rambo, 4 4 4 Empire 4531 Charles P. Robertson, Comer M. BROR WIGG VANCOUVER... 568 HamUton St. Book No. Paciac 7824 Allen, Charles L. Bandy, Joseph A check for overtime meals you served on the Hurricane is B. THbihassen, Cecil B. Wiggins. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday' December 10, 1948 JS •J - r ••isr* v.. • ^ ia> • lu- :.., When SIU representatives in the Port of Boston visited the local Marine Hospital last week they got a close-up of the. excellent facilities and treatment avaUable to seamen. In photo above. Seafarer Viv MUazzb watches a feUow patient shape up a model boat in the hospital's work shop. Both men appeared pleased with the care they are getting. Brother Julius Hensley takes his medicine with a smile supplied bv Miss Frances Wilker^n, one of the Boston hospital's staff of registered nurses. In the seven weeks he has been hospitalized. Hensley feels he has had ample SSon'^hoSwT® services. His conclusion is that the Boston hospital can t be topped. .-"X Dr. K. R. Nelson /(above). Medical Officer in Charge of the Boston Marine Hospital, 'went all out in cooperating .with SIU representative who took photos on this page. r*~( The Boston Marine Hospital makes every effort to see that seamen ^out to be discharged are physically prepared to resume their shipboard duties. In photo above, a patient attempts to get back his sea legs by practicing on the ladder rigged in the hospital's up-to-date occupational therapy ward. Nurse Margaret L. Blodgett lends a hand by holding the ladder fast. Retired S^fifarer E. D. Johnston, who underwent an ampu* tation of his right leg, spends most of his time in the Boston hospital's well-stocked library. , Ihe problem with Mrs. Katherine Higgins. of w ^j^alsTOmp^ent Social Service Department. SIU representative said all hands declared the Boston Marine Hospital was doing a good job. declared � 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 December 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. 50 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ECA CHIEF THREATENS 50% RULE SHIPPING ON WEST COAST IS RESUMED MTD WELCOMES QUEEN LIZ CREW NEW RULING LEAVES PERMIT TO SHIP OUT UP TO LOCAL BOARDS MARINE HOSPITALS AND THE MERCHANT SEAMAN ROUND-UP OF MARITIMR HAPPENINGS SHIPPING RISE IS REPORTED BY PORT SAVANNAH SHIPPING IN PHILLY SETTLES AFTER SPURT PORT BOSTON NEEDS PUMPEN FOR TANKER JOBS NEW YORK GETS TEMPORARY BOOST NEW ORLEANS TURNS OUT FOR HOLIDAY SPREAD SEAFARERE AID MSRCH OF DIMES SHIPPING STILL SLOW IN PORT MOBILE; UNION HALL UNDERGOING ALTERATIONS M.FELIX,STEEL WORKER THROUBADOUR, WINS RAVES IN SINGAPORE NIGHT CLUB BROADWAT HIT PLAY SET UP BY SEAFARER LITERARY AGENT PONCE PAYOFF SAVES SAN JUAN FROM DULL WEEK OF SHIPPPING SIU VISITS THE BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/10/1948 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/22648155494e05e42f830f7b5ddd3ae1.PDF 0056f67fe700dc094d25afabfe9eacf7 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 17. 1948 No. 51 Sm Fights Move To Seuttle Fleet Seafarers Asks Wage Increases From Operators NEW YORK, Dec. 15 — Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall has demanded of all SIU Atlantic and Gulf District contracted dry cargo companies a $3.50 a month pay increase and higher overtime rates for unlicensed personnel in all ratings. The SIU's wage increase demand was set forth in a telegram' sent yesterday by Hall to the operators. Insisting that SIU wages be equalized with those Calling on Congress and the nunciation of the Hoffman sch­ With the jobs of thousands of American seamen hanging in the President to take action to in­ eme in protest telegrams to balance, the Atlantic and Gulf sure continued American parti­ President Truman and members District of the Seafarers Inter­ cipation in the European recov­ of both houses of Congress. granted other sections of the inIn Washington, a reopening of national Union stepped into the ery plan, the AFL maritime dustiy as a result of the recent the whole question of Congres­ As Ihe LOG went to press, forefront of the fight to block group .spokesman declared: 97-day strike on the West Coast, the following steamship com­ "The full force of the AFL sional support of U.S. shipping Economic Cooperation Admin­ the A&G Secretary-Treasurer panies have agreed to the istration chief Paul G, Hoffman Maritime Trades Department and loomed as a result of the ECA's urged immediate compliance by wage increases demanded by from carrying out his threat to its 306,000 members will be intention to throw more ton­ the operators. the A&G District: Alcoa, ditch U.S. ships in favor of for­ thrown into the fight to secure nage to foreign ships at the ex­ an even break for American sea­ pense of the country's own mer­ The demand for the pay hike Isthmian, Mississippi, Seaeign flag operators. was made under the clause in chant fleet. train. South Atlantic, Bull Hoffman's announcement last men." all A&G District contracts per­ In Philadelphia, the Central The reason given by Hoffman Line, Waterman, Robin Line, week that he would begin to di­ mitting a reopening of wages by American Eastern, Ponce vert Marshall Plan bulk cargo Labor Union, representing the for his ultimatum is the rate the Union at any time. A&G differential, particularly on coal city's AFL unions, along with Cement, and Smith & John­ to foreign vessels unless by Jan. agreements are the only ones in son. shipments, existing between U.S. the independent International • 1 American operators meet "com­ the maritime industiy containing shippers and foreign operators. Association of Machinists and petitive rates" touched off an unsuch a clause. (Continued on Page 11) precendented storm of opposition many other unions joined the de­ The text of Hall's wire to the from all sections of the maritime operators follows: industry, with the seagoing "The Seafarers Irrternational unions taking a leading part. Union of North America, Atlan­ Early this wceek, organized la­ The Seafarers Negotiating old rale is the overtime pay. tic and Gulf District, hereby re­ The Winslow Homer, Water­ bor and members of both Houses Committee announced this week which now calls for the payment quests an, immediate meeting in of Congress were joining in the that an agreement has been of $1.25 an hour to men earning accordance with the terms of the man coastwise ship, was gutted attack on the Hoffman Plan. reached with Moran Towing and less than $245, and $1.50 to those contract for the purpose of dis­ by an all night fire as it lay at Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, Transportation Company calling making over $245. cussing changes in monetary a pier in Philadelphia this week. A&G District of the SIU, in a for a boost in wages to $322 for other additions to the contract matters. A section of the in«telegram to AFL President Wil­ Bosun, $239 for ABs and propor- are clauses guaranteeing medical dustry has just been granted the The blaze, which destroyed the liam Green characterized the tional gains in other ratings and .Relief to the unlicensed crew, following: $3.50 per montjj in­ contents of two holds, was dis­ covered late in the evening and Hoffman Decision as "a mortal overtime work. payment of $6 per day mainte- crease for each rating. lor those was fought throughout the night blow" to the U.S. merchant fleet The supplementary agreement „anco and cure, and the provi- ratings receiving less than $239.23 and AFL seagoing unions. Hall brings Moran into line with the sion that penicillin will provided per. month the new rate of over­ by the ship's crew, shoreside fire­ urged Green to bring the full rest of the SlU-contracted com- free to the unlicensed men of time is $1.15. For all ratings who men and the harbor fire patrol. weight of his office to hear in panies, ending a difference which the tugs, receive $239.23 or more per No crewmen were injured. blocking the ECA Administra­ had existed since the SIU won a Crewmembers of the ship—re­ month the new rate of overtime The new wqge scale follows: tor's drastic move. cently arrived from New York— is $1.45. For guaranteed continu­ $12.50 and $25 across-the-board turned the fire hoses on the ance of smooth operations of boost last August from the other Bosun $322.00 EXPOSE DANGERS your vessels contracted to this flames, which at times shot sky­ AB 239J)0 operators. Seafarers on Moran The A&G official asked Green Union, the Union suggests that ward through hatches and venti­ 193J)0 to inform President Truman and tugs will make up the difference, OS in lieu of meeting you agree to lators. The men won the praise as the retroactive dale of the' Electrician 361.00 Senator Styles Bridges, chairman these increases effective Decem­ of the Skipper for their fine work Oiler 249.00 of the Congressional "watchdog" new pact is August 19, 1948. ber 15, 1948 and signify your in­ in keeping the flames confined to Termination date of the new Wiper 222.00 committee, of the dangers posed two holds. tentions by return wire." 287.00 by the Hoffman manifesto to the agreement is the same as that Steward-Cook As yet it is not known whether Similar demands will be made 262J)0 nation's shipping industry and signed with the bulk of the Second Cook upon ,STU tanker companies in or not the vessel will be repaired operators, September 30, 1350. Messmsn I93J)0 national defense. or declared a total loss. the near future. Boosted considerably over the Utility 193.00 "The Marshall Plan must suc­ ceed," Hall said, "but not at a cost of thousands of jobs for Am­ erican workers." (The complete text of the Hall telegram to President Green ap­ By ERNEST BOSSERT Standard Oil followed the un­ watch. I told the Bosun that, wasn't expected to be raised in pears on page 11.) ions' lead by inserting, in their according to the company agree- a situation such as this. Earlier, the AFL Central After my expose of the Esso agreement, overtime provisions rnent, I would not be able to The only comment the Mate Trades and Labor Council of Tankermen's Association in clean tanks while on Sunday could make to combat my argu­ Greater New York, acting on a recent issue of the LOG, I was for Sunday sea watches almost identical with those of the sea watch because the agree­ ment was that this was an em­ strongly worded recommenda- very happy to see printed an unions. ment strictly prohibited the pay­ ergency, that we were running tipn by the SIU, Atlantic and article which ' turned the spot­ into a storm and had to get it ment of double overtime. I happened to be a seaman in Gulf District, voted unanimou^y light on another stooge outfit done as soon as possible. at its Dec. 9 meeting to cohdehtn SOTMA of Sun Oil Company. the Esso fleet at' that time and Inasmuch as I was all ready would like to. relate a few in­ on overtime for standing Sun­ PERMANENT EMERGENCY the Hoffman threat, and instructThis bolsters my claim that day sea watch, I would not be I told him that by no stretch" ,ed Council Secretary James ,C. company-inspired outfits are all teresting experiences. able to work at; cleaning, tanks of the imagination could tank' QUinn to inform President Green alike, whether they be Standard TANK CLEANING until my sea watch was com­ cleaning be termed as emerge-, of its stand. . * Oil, Sun Oil or the latest com­ In his letter to Green, Secre- pany brainchild, CTMA, Cities While aboard one of their pleted. The Bosun said: "See ency duty. If tank cleaning wasships I was helping, to clean the- Mate!" emergency work, then there talT Quinn declared that "Hoff­ Service's "union." tanks on a Satm-day and had man's irresponsible proposal, if i immediately went to the wasn't a single task on a ship This, the latest in an infamous carried out, will mean that thou­ line, is being organized as a last nearly completed the job. All Mate and relayed to him what that could not be called em­ sands of American seamen will minute effort to offset the enor­ but two tanks had been Butter- I had all ready told the Bosun. ergency work. be thrown out of work; that the mous prestige won by the SIU worthed, aired ' out and the My beef was unexpectgd—or if Even chipping and scaling, by American Merchant Marine will among the men of that com- sludge removed. not unexpected, it certainly (Continued on Page 3) These two tanks could easily be swept from the high seas and pany. have been cleaned on Monday the national defense will be im­ I hope that more of the Bro­ Or Tuesday, for we had about periled. "The seagoing unions of the thers will relate their experi­ three days to go before reaching American Federation will be re­ ences with these outfits. Expos­ our destination. With an NLRB decision ex­ are dissatisfied *with their or­ duced to skeletons of their pres­ ing them for what they are— The officers, however, were en­ pected shortly in the SIU's drive ganization. Betraying their fear phony dodjges to beat out legi­ ent strength," Quinh's letter stat­ vious of the fact that we were to organize the remaining ships of an SIU victory in the CS timate unions-— is the one sure getting overtime just for standed. in the Cities Service fleet, the Fleet, the CTMA is resorting to way of dulling the force of A strong protest was also voiced ng sea watches, so they de­ company's union, CTMA, show­ lies, half-truths and distortions the company's campaign. by the powerful AFL Maritime cided to see to it that we earned ing fear of the SIU's popularity, of fact—^familiar tactics of or­ My contribution is a word or our money the hard way. Trades Department. A statement is pushing a smear campaign ganizations having nothing con­ two more about Standard Oil's by John Owens, executive secre­ On the first Sunday that the crete to offer of their own. against the SIU. union." overtime for watches at sea was tary, accused Hoffman of "shop­ ping for cheaper men and ships." A couple of years ago, when :jut into effect, we were ordered The stooge union is distribut­ An example of the misleading "He's bargain, hunting at the the unions first incorporated in by the Bosun to get ready to ing to men on the Cities Serv­ propaganda being peddled to expense of American seamen's their contracts overtime provi­ clean tanks at 8 A.M. It so hap­ ice ships various throwaways, all Cities Service seamen appears jobs," Owens charged. sions for Sunday sea watches. pened that I was on the 8-12 aimed at proving that SIU men on page 12. Retroactive increaoes Won From Moran Winslow Homer Swept By Fire In Philadelphia Esse Stooge Union Wouldn't Aid Militant Seaman Scared OS Uses Smear Tactics •tal �Pajie Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Dacexnbor 17, 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 Yorlc 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 One Man Rule When Paul G. Hoffman, the man who runs the Economic Cooperation Administration, announced his scheme to stop giving U. S. ships a 50-50 share of Marshal Plan bulk cargoes, chances are he didn't count on the storm, of protest that is now breaking over Washington. Mr. Hoffman didn't even make the announcement of his arbitrary decision Iiimself. He delegated that task to a subordinate. But as things are shaping up now, it is extremely likely that the one-time automobile executive will have some explaining to do—and do it himself. The EGA chief apparently figures he can supplant the Marshall Plan with a Hoffman plan, simply by placing his signature over an order he dictated. Mr. Hoffman has said he will quit the present policy of shipping 50 per cent of the bulk cargoes to Marshall Plan countries in American bottoms, unless by Jan. operators lower their rates to meet those of foreign shippers. If Mr. Hoffman has a single sliver of the business sense he is supposed to have brought to his job, he would know that such an ultimatum is impossible of realization. To meet his outrageous demand, the entire maritime industry of this nation would have to be plugged full of holes so that U. S. shipping could sink to the level on .which foreign ships are operating in the trade today. All of the advances made in the maritime industry— the improved wages and conditions of the seamen and the clean and safely operated ships, which are the marks Hospital Patients of U. S. progress—would have to be wiped out to please When entering the hospital the astute businessman who heads up the EGA. But that notify the delegates by post­ cannot be. And the seafaring unions and the shipping card, giving your name and. the number of your ward. Companies are saying so in no uncertain terms. Mimeographed postcards The maritime groups are not alone in denouncing can be obtained free at the the impractical, destructive Hofffnan plan. Organized Social Service desk. labor and members of both houses of Congress are joining in the attack. J. C. BRUCH None of these groups wishes to see a large section of C. SMITH American workers reduced to the lower standards preThese are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, W. W. BROWN yailing abroad. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging M. WILKERSON Nor do they want the alternative, if Hoffman's heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by T. BURKE E. PERRY conditions are not met, of eliminating thousands of Jobs writing to them. 4 4 4 CHARLES MEHL for U. S. seamen and of seriously weakening the national BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. G. L. MALONEY defense. S. S. WILSON J. W. GIVENS AMOS BAUM F. BECKER The powerful array of opponents to Hoffman's dicD. HUTCHINGS EARL FERREE itate is also greatly concerned over the EGA boss's complete RAY O. NOACK E. R. HALL GEORGE J. SMITH F. TEIGEIRO F. STONE disregard of the Congressional intent that the 50-50 pro­ C. SIMMONS J. CHISHOLM J. O.CONNOR W. HOLGATE vision should be enforced in the administration of the J. CHIORRA E. PEARSON "4'4-4 European Recovery Program. R. FERRAFIAT SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. S. LeBLANC Members of Congress particularly do not like Hoff­ R. FREY D. McKINNIE A. C, McALPIN WM. HALL man's dictatorial attitude and they have indicated that J. P. LA VERY G. MESHOVER L. HODGES W. GARDNER they will take action when the law-making bodies convene J. D. BROWN G. VELIE S. SERIO M. PLYER tliree weeks hence. R. SMITH S. CLAYLAND 4 4 4 As a reputedly smart businessman of a nation in H. CUMBIE 8TATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL which the democratic process is cherished, in some quar­ NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL 4 4 4. A. CASTILLO ters at least, Mr. Hoffman should have known better. BOSTON MARINE HOSPirAL J. N. HULL J. C. BLAKE S. C. FOREMAN W. HUNT NORMAN J. MOORE A. N. LIPARI R. F. WENDT VIC MILAZZO HARRY J. ORONIN J. McNEELY -rJOHN J. GEAGAN r .' \ J. DENNIS J. TUTWILER JOSEPH E. GALLANT With the deadline only two weeks away, this is a P. L, SCHUQUE A. NORMAN ^ 4 4 4 J. GULLSTEIN good time to remind all hands who haven't voted in the S. P. SCHIEFLER MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL D. O'ROURKE annual Atlantic and Gulf District elections to get on the C. VINCENT J. HALL B. MALDONADO H. R. KREUTZ ball. .7''' G. ROTZ C. GLOVER C. FISHER H. PETERS T. VELEZ By casting your ballot you will have a direct say in O. HOWELL W. RICHARDSON J. N. WOOD choosing the officials who will represent you during the V. P. SALLINGS A. BRANNON M. J. LUCAS • H. C. MURPHEY coming year. C. HAFNER E. C. EATON A. WARD The voting period ends Dec. 31. Vote now! A. HOWSE N. H. LUNDQlilST NORMAN WEST Men Now In The TAwine Hospitob Be Sure To Vote! ) �Friday* DMemfam 17* 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three NMU Aliens Get Bum Deal From Officials I've tried to join the U.S. (Below is the complete) text of a letter received this week room under the alien quota for Shipping Commissioner told us from a member of "the National Maritime Union whose name one or two, and in one case And what can we do about it? Army paratroops for a threeIf we get up at a meeting to year term. So far I've applied has been withheld at his request. No editorial comment is four aliens. find out the score, we are re­ eight times and all I've accom­ needed. It speaks for itself.) "NO ALIENS" fused the deck and accused of plished is to get my passport I am a fiill bookmember in taken from me by the Immigra­ and phoned the Shipping Comr the NMU, but I have wbrked disrupting. Dear Editor: tion Service. Fortunately, I got I have been sailing American missioner's office and asked him. only 5'/i months in the last it back. I am writing this to give be­ He said there was room for two llVij. And I've been trying hard ships since 1943. I was torpedoed lated thanks to you people who more aliens on the ship (they At one time I had a visa wait­ to ship, too. As soon as I paid five times, besides going through publish the LOG and to the needed a BR. but got one—^ ci­ off a ship, I registered, and start­ many air attacks. All I need is ing for me in BA. A ship going SIU officials and membership in tizen). That is only one instance seven months more to have five there came in needing a Deck ed looking for another ship. general for an article you gave out of many. I saw jobs on the open board years on U.S. ships and then I Engineer. I was registered as front page coverage to a few I have talked to a lot of that I could take but I was not could get fuU, U.S. citizenship, DE, but the "No Aliens" on weeks back. aliens in the NMU and they permitted to throw in for them, I cannot get a visa as the quota the board stopped me. It concerned the dirty deal the I saw the Agent and asked have had similar experiences. as the shipping board had "No from the country of my birth is NMU (National Maritime Union) fiUed. permission to throw in for the Aliens" written alongside the Offhand, I can think of seven is giving us aliens in that un­ By the looks of things I will job. I explained that I had a ships for which the Dispatcher jobs. ion. The headline read, "NMU Well, that would be okay if not get five years on U.S. ships letter from the State Depart­ had written "No Aliens" on the Gives Boot to Thousands of board, but when I or some other the crew was full, but what as my time is up next March 1 ment—which I showed to him—^ Alieiw in Union." (I think that alien had phoned the commis­ hurts is to know that their I'll still be three months short stating that my visa was in BA. was how it was. worded.) All I as the at that time. His answer was: "That's tough. sioner we found there was still quotas were not filled, can say is I don't know how What the hell you expect me to you got the facts so accurate. do—cry?" Every word of it was true. I wasn't asking any favors. All Of course, my name can't be I wanted was a chance to com­ mentioned as I probably would pete for a ship on a rotary be blackballed from the NMU basis. And I'm willing to bet if they saw the name of an the damned quota wasn't filled. NMU guy under a letter in the Well, my visa has since expired, SEAFARERS LOG. I guess all HEADQUARTERS as it was only good for 120 days. Br«neikM NMUers read it, as it is the 58 Commercial Streel S«A F«<fre. C4i!icrni«. Honolulu. T. H. That was six months ago. SMttif. WaihiaqtMi only seamen's paper worth readr Now Yofl. N. Y. SAN FgANCISCO II. CALIFORNIA Ortqco Norfolk. Virginio I could go on for hours beefing DOuslaS-4592 ing. I'm not much of a letter Nfw Orf«*nf, Uutiiin* Eohimoro. Md. Oiipalchar; DOufItiS.7S93 about some of the phony offi­ writer, but I would like to give cials in the NMU. Of course,, you some facts concerning how some are okay, but some are they ship aliens in the NMU. awful. I want to be an Ameri­ • Incidentally, I'm an ex-SIU can but it looks like I won't man. I held a pro book, which December 6, IRUS make the grade as our deadline, I got when the SIU organized is pretty close, unless you people the Isthmian fleet. I voted for in the SIU can get us an exten­ the SIU in the fleet elections sion, as j^ou have done the last but I transferred to the NMU two years. For those two years in Baltimore as ihy brother was TAHI Halir Sfloret^..^flsurer ijeaf^era International Union ofthe AtLintip and C-ulf (1947, 1948) you got for us aliens in the NMU. I wanted to be 5l Deavier St». ['d like to say thanks. with him but, believe me, it York, II.Y. was the sorriest thing I ever NO FOREIGN SHIPS Dear Sir and'Brotheri did. That was two years ago I do not wish to sail Pana­ and I still regret doing it. As you know, after ninety-five days on the picket line, \re have finally concluded anagreement with the Pacific American Shipowners Association. manian or Honduran ships. I'veCITES CASES had a taste of foreign ships. I The successful conclusion of the strike and the considerable gains made Here are the facts on how sailed on English and Greekcan be attributed in a large part to the support given us by the SIU of the they ship aliens in the NMU, Atlantic and-GLilfj and at this time wa wish to offer the thanks of our vessels when I started out going: based on my personal experi­ toembera for the solid trade union support given us by you and your union. to sea. ences: I happened to get my start; n'itb best wishes. In one port the SS Flying Ar­ on U.S. ships while in the Statrow, an Isbrandtsen ship, need­ lours fVatemally, en Island Marine Hospital in ed a FWT. It was a pier head 1943. An American took me tQ jump. Well, I happened to be the WSA, and as a result I got the only Fireman in the hall a job on an MFOW-SUP con­ who wanted it, but they told tracted ship. I have been sailing me no. They said the alien American ships ever since. JlUPta was filled, The ship sailed VJk/eJ I realize this letter is badly shorthanded. worded, but I hope you caij Just for the hell of it, I went print it in the LOG to let you and the SIU membership knowthat myself and a lot of other NMU chaps think the SIU is tops in giving service to the membership and help to the my claim for the disputed over­ ci-eased to $2 an hour, whether than the duties of the gangway aliens. (Continued from Page 1) his definition, could be termed time. The letter was endorsed on watch or not. This still did watch, he could put someone else (NAME WITHHELD) emergency work. If rust is not by the entire unlicensed deck not clarify the matter entirely, on the gangway watch and I P.S.: Hope j'ou win the Cities but it was the greatest con­ would go back to day work. removed and spotted up with department. There was nothing in the Service elections like you did in I dug out all the inconsisten­ cession ever obtained from Stan­ red lead and painted it will eventually rust away and the cies and contradictions and quot­ dard Oil up to or since that agreement pertaining to gang­ Isthmian. way watches in a shipyard. No ship (Will fall apart, thus en­ ed them word for word to prove time. Incidentally, that concession gangway watch to my knowl­ my contention. Nothing but in­ dangering the vessel. edge has ever done work while In reply to my logic, the Mate disputable facts demanding im­ has remained even though all on watch in a shipyard. That became indignant and said, "We mediate clarification and adjust­ other overtime pay has been did not matter to them. The man Following a series of con­ are running into a storm. -What ment were included in the letter. abolished, under the new rotat­ who replaced me on gangway ferences between Robert ing plan established by the com­ In the letter I related my con­ do you know about tanks and watch was not asked to do any Matthews. Assistant Secre­ pany. the ballast needed for a storm?" versation with the Mate and his work. Nor was I sent back to tary-Treasurer of the Atlan­ Of course I don't have to tell I told him that if he couldn't claim of "emergency." On this day work—I was fired and black­ tic & Gulf District, and rep­ ballast the ship with eighteen subject I stated that it was our you what happened to me after listed! resentatives of Calmar, the that. I was marked lousy—an tanks, the number all ready understanding that an emerg­ company's $12,500 suit That's my case. It is also the agitatoi', a malcontent. They put ency was a condition or set of cleaned, he had better jump against the Union has been case of every man who has had overboard right away. Well, he circumstances wherein the safety the screws to me and I wound the courage to voice his resent­ dropped. up on the blacklist. of the vessel was involved, in insisted that this was an emerg­ The suit was originally ment against unjust practices and DOUBLE DUTY ency and the work had to be which case all hands in all de­ brought against the Union conditions. Here's hpw they worked it: done, so we turned to and com­ partments could be commanded last June in the Federal The "union" for Standard Oil pleted the job in an hour or two, to do anything necessary, all We were in a shipyard. The man District Court in Maryland without the payment of over­ on the 12 to 8 gangway watch seamen will not lift a finger in but not without having first under provisions of the Taftbecame exhausted from lack of defense of a seaman. A man is warned the Mate that this would time. Hartley Act. The company be put down as disputed over­ A copy of the letter was given sleep, because the daytime noise helpless without a legitimate or­ claimed that the SIU had ganization behind him. That's time, in spite of the rule pro­ to the Captain and Mate. The made rest impossible. tied up the Marymar in the reason Esso and the other I was asked to take the watch. Mate became furious and denied hibiting double overtime. Boston for four days, violat­ corporations fight so hard to keep On the first night .the Third As a result of the ruckus having claimed an emergency. ing the contract. caused by the tank cleaning-Sun­ However, the letter was sent to Mate came to me at 7 A.M. and out a militant organization like In .view of the company's day watch standing affair, I Mr. Gamble without any changes told me to sougee the wheel- the SIU. action, the SIU agreed to house and chartroom. I told him . They will do anything to pre­ wrote a letter to Mr. Gamble, or alterations. drop its counter suit. As a result of the letter the to tell the Chief Mate that, if he vent their employees from jointhe general manager of the Esso marine department, and enclosed rate for tank cleaning was in- wanted me to do any work other ing our organization. A LETTER THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF Marine Firemen's Union I. 1 1^ £sso Stooge Union Wouldn't AidMilitant Seaman Calmar Drops Suit .A hi. ' ; •M �raoap. Daeambar 17. 1941 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Calls From West Coast Big Hel|i In Lightening Mew York Lead By JOE ALGINA • NEW YORK — A sudden call to get goods carried by cut-rate from the West Coast for several outfits. crews helped this port inunensely OTHER VOICES in cutting the backlog of men. As if Hoffman's attempt to Sign-ons im this port weren't in scuttle the merchant marine isn't too great number, but we man­ enough, the Navy and the Coast aged to hold our own. Our only Guard are getting in their licks. real shortage are ABs with green I They have instituted a campaign tickets. (designed to show the people that Next week, unless we get a the merchant marine would be sudden rush of ships, probably more efficient imder the military. won't reach boom proportions. They would see to it that there Payofite were the Chrysanthy Star, is military discipline on the Intercontinental; Jean, Hilton, ships. Seamen would be showm Suzanne, Bull; Alawai, Zebulan who is the boss. Pike, Waterman; Colabee, Amer­ The military always holds up ican-Hawaiian. These are all on as bad examples seamen who steady nms and made easy occasionally brush the law. What handling by the Patrolmen. they carefully hide is the fact Other payoffs were the Steel that their own brigs aren't rust­ Scientist, Isthmian, and the ing from disuse. Men ^ will al­ Robin Sherwood, Robin. These ways be getting into jam.s, whe­ presented a little more work for ther they're in uniform or not. the Patrolmen. On the Scientist, The answer is not to be found four lines disappeared while the by the military taking over a ship was at sea. The company, civilian industry. When it hap­ without notice, withheld $30 pens, if it does, it's the begin­ from the pay of each man, in­ ning of the end for the working stiff. cluding the Skipper. Incidentally, the end of the Of cotuse the company didn't get ayay with this neat maneu­ voting period approaches. Cast ver. Not only is it contrary to your ballot before the polls close. the custom of the sea, but it is Only a few days remain be­ also an easy way for the com­ fore Christmas, so here's wishing pany to replace worn materials. the membership everywhere a If the company has old lines Merry Christmas and a Happy aboard, it can toss them over­ New Year. board and let the crew foot the bill for nice new ones. CARELESS LOSS Port Savatinah Has Fair Weok^ THE DISPLAY FIXTURE WORKERS UNION LOCAL NO. 21625 All Conslilereil Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor (hma Prmes Log Artkk 799 Broadway New York 3, N. Y. By E. M. BRYANT Mr. Paul Hall, Sec.-Treas. Seafarers International Union Atlantic & Gulf District Dear Sir and Brother: We have been receiving the SEAFAMRS LOG and have always read it with deep interest. We have found it to contain many worthy articles, including the one by Steve CarduUo, entitled "Why Do We Help Other Unions," in, the December 3 issue. Occasionally questions are raised about the moral and financial help one union sends to another labor organization. We always answer by explaining the need for cooperation. The article by Brother CarduUo impressed \is so deeply that we used it at a chairmen's meeting as the basis for our educa­ tional program. We felt that it merited, a discussion and that it could supplement our answers regarding the importance of cooperation among labor organizations. We would like to express. ovu:» appreciation for these' copies of the LOG and to say that we shall look forward to reading other articles of such a high caliber. FraternaUy yours, H. Silverman, President. SAVANNAH — Shipping dur­ ing the past week has "been pretty fair for a port of this size, with 42 men being dispatched to jobs of all ratings. The SS John Burgess, of the South Atlantic Steamship Com­ pany, paid off here and signed on the same day. A complete new crew was placed aboard this vessel. Only a few minor beef.s' were raised at the payoff and they were squared away to every­ one's satisfaction. Also in during the past week were the SS Trinity, Carras, and the'SS Monroe, A. H. Bull Com­ pany, both of which called in transit. The latter arrived after lying in. Jacksonville for three weeks undergoing repairs neces­ sitated by a fire in the number three hold. i COMING IN Scheduled for arrival next week is the SS Cape Race, South Atlantic. That's about all we working conditions will be swept know of at the moment. It is away by the whim of a tin-hom bureaucrat, who thinks he should expected that things will be fair­ run. his present job the way he ly slow around here until after Christmas. ran Studebaker Corporation. One bright item we can re­ He found that the automobile workers union made him change port is that the gashound probhis ways in South Bend. The SIU I lem in this port is just about and other maritime unions will non-existent. We have tightened have to convince him to change down on these guys. and we're getting no trouble. his ways in Washington. Some of the more energetic Brothers have turned to and are painting and decorating the basenaent of our building.- When they are finished, the place will be TANNER used as a club room for the L. Reeves, M. R. McCaskey, C. membership. We figured that as long as Walker, A. J. Langvin, N. A. Cobb, C. Burrows, J. H. McDole, we're paying for the space we J. Cossee, B. F. Parr and G. H. might as well put it to good use. We'll be able to put gear lockers Coker. Incidentally, the coffee pot is in the "basement quarters, besides now perking in the Hall. Mem­ using them for social activities. Our present accommodations bers can get a hot cup of java at 10 A.M. and 3 P.M., without gave us very little room for either of these things. going outside into the cold. Baltimore Offers Pre-Hoiiday Job Variety By WM. (Curly) RENTZ The missing lines, incidentally, had been lying aft, not secured. BALTIMORE—Any man who They were lost while the ship wants to grab a ship in this port was running through heavy seas. 'during the next couple of weeks The men who suffered by the iwill have easy pickings for two company's action will get their reasons: money back. I 1. Shipping has climbed off the On the Sherwood a similar floor and is moving right along. maneuver backfired. The Chief I 2. A good number of the men Electrician was derated for some are going to stay on the beach reason. When Patrolmen Gof- so as to be with their families fin and Purcell^ rested their case, over Christmas and New Years. the Electrician had been re­ . UntU the end of the holidays stored to his rating and was due this is the port to hit, if you're to collect all his back pay, plus anxious to spend little time wait­ overtime which had been work­ ing for that special ship. We ed by others but was rightfully have a good variety of ships and his. i-uns to offer. It seems funny Sign-ons were much smoother. to be selling Baltimore shipping We took care of the Steel Ap­ to the membership, but the prentice, Steel Seafarer, Steel "Help Wanted" sign is out until Traveler, Steel Artisan, Isthmian; after 1949 bows in. Alawai, Kiska, Pike, Waterman; The activity of the past week Robin Tuxford, Robin Doncaster, was very good in both the payoff Robin. and sign-on columns, since most In addition to the payoffs and of the ships that came in re­ sign-ons mentioned, the Patrol­ signed articles and left. Payoffs were: Bethore, Venore men visited the usual number of and Feltore, Ore SS; Southwind, in-transit vessels in the harbor. South Atlantic; Jam'es Jackson, It's still easy for the Patrol­ men to get around, as the wea­ Waterman; Mae, Evelyn, Edith, ther has been very nice. We're Bull Line; Steel Executive, Steel all keeping our fingers crossed— Apprentice, Isthmian; John H. it's just about time for a king- Marion, U. S. Waterways. Sign-ons, almost the same, sized blizzard to hit this town. Something a little hotter is the were: Edith, Mae, James Jackson, proposal by Paul Hoffman, big­ Venore, Morore, Beltore, Feltore, wig of the Marshall Plan to Southwind, John H. Marion, dump American ships for foreign U. S. Waterways, and Steel bottoms. He found his loophole Worker, Isthmian. in the law and he's jumping We had little difficulty in .through it. The law says Amer­ crewing up the Ore ships. ican ships will be used "where­ Usually they are the hardest to ver practicable." To Hoffman crew, but the men here are doing this means if they charge more alright on them. than foreign ships, they're not They have learned the differ­ ences in the agreement, and practicable. Mr. Hoffman should know by beefs are becoming quite i-are. now that nothing comes cheap in We still have the usual hardthis country. Men like him are timing beefs on the part of the the kind who always go around company, - but the beefs which blowing about the high standard arise from not understanding the of living in America, made pos­ agreement are few sible by our great industrial sys­ To conclude this report with­ out a few words about Paul Hoff­ tem. Now he's singing a different man, the Marshall Plan chief tune because he's foimd a chance who wants to dump American ships in favor of foreign ships, would be neglecting the topic of the hour here. Hoffman, by his move, is so unpopular here the men won't even buy Hoffman beverages. If he is successful in his pro­ posal, there won't be much in the way of American shipping left on the oceans. Our jobs, our wages and our New Rm little Nefy To Mobile By CAL MOBILE- In spite of the be­ ginning of coastwise service by Waterman, shipping did not im­ prove -over the past week. Slow shipping saw us dispatch but 86 men to the flve ships which signed on. The three vessels to hit port for payoffs were Alcoa. Clipper, Alcoa Polaris and Monarch of the Seas, Waterman. The Clipper terminated her seventeen-day run to the Islands and re-signed continuous articles for the same run. The same was true of the Polaris. The Monarch of the Seas also re-signed con­ tinuous articles for her steady run between here and Puerto Rico. The three mentioned above, plus the Caleb Strong and Antinous, also Waterman, were the week's outgoing ships. The Caleb Strong headed fon Greece; the Aritinous started her regular coastwise run. MORE TO COME We're glad the coastwise sefvice has begun with the C-2s. We hope that the other three coast­ ers will go into service soon. They are supposed to move' as ^oon as sufficient cargo arrives in port. There's no telling how long these oldtimers wiU bd around, but here's who is on the beach, just in case you're interested: J. B. Howard, T. R. Stanley, L. Galveston Shipping Hpids Tight By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTOk—Although ship­ ping has been fair in this Texas port, it hasn't been anything to brag about. We had several payoffs, in­ cluding the Seatrain Havana, which normally goes into New York. Others were the John La Farge, Nathaniel Palmer, Algon­ quin Victory, Wacosta and the Yankee Dawn. The latter has since been sold to another com­ pany. There weren't any beefs on any of these payoff ships. Parti­ cular praise is due the crew of the John La Farge and Wa­ costa, both of which came in spic and span in traditional SIU style. These men are a credit to their Union. SIGN-ONS Four of the vessels paying off signed dn again. These were the John La Farge, Algonquin Vic­ tory, Seatrain Havana and the Wacosta. In addition, our port activity was stepped up by the appear­ ance here of several ships that called in transit, among them the Bull Run, Mostank, Wlnthrop Marvin, Steel Surveyor, Steel Vendor, Maiden Cireek and the La. Salle. As usual there are quite a few Seafarers in this area. Some of those seen this past week were Jack Kelly, J. Monast, S. Pear­ son, Frank Schultz, Red La Farge and Tiny, Phillips. A few of our members re­ ported in the Galveston Marine Hospital last week have been discharged. The list of hospital Seafarers as of this writing con­ tains the following names: J. W. Giveins, D. Hutchings, E. R. Hall, F. Stone and J, O. O'Connor. �VUday, DecMttbtr 17; i94» TBE SEAF A KERS LOG Page Tvrtt At JOINT SHIPBOARD DISCUSSION OF TRANSPORTATION RULE p|g||fy Qf 3||jps ||jt PQ^ T^mpjl' Mostly Panamanian And Honduran TAMPA — Another slow week for this port has just ended. We sent a full crew to the Canton Victory, the full extent of our activity for the week. Next week we'll greet the first of Waterman's coastwise ships. If, however, we serviced all the ships which rightly belong under the American flag, this port would boom. Every day the shipping news is filled with the data of move­ ments of Panamanian and Hon­ duran ships in this port. There are never less than six of these ships in port at any time, all owned and operated by American interests. We also see a good number of Norwegian and Dutch ships load­ ing general cargo arid phosphate, What a break it would be if they were SIU. • Strike Settled, Frisco Hollers For Rated By FRENCHY MICHELET Last Thursday, a» the S5 Daniel Lownsdale was iie& up in the Port of New York, her SIU crew invited their Union Brothers aboard the Winslow Homer, lying alongside them at Bush Terminal, to participate in a joint meeting. The Lownsdale lads wanted to exchange views on the transportatidh nile now in eRect. Following a thorough" discussion of the question, the crew^ voted unanimously for retention of the currexit payoff rule. At the, close of the session, Jeff Gillette expressed the attitude of his shipmates, when he said to the depax&ag ship's, delegate of the Ifomer, "I may be on the Lownsdale today but I'm in the SIU'everyday, with you and the rest of the boys. At the meeting were the following men, some of whom are in photos above and below: Jeff Gillette, W. J. Barnes, Bill Hall, Thoxnas Crosby, Steve Guidish, Oliiidio Esquivel, Joe Monlalvo, Graham Puissegur, E. M. Reeves, and D. C. Croft, all of the Lownsdale, and Lloyd Pente­ cost, Johnnie Williams, Roberi Merrit, Arlie Luras, W. Thornhill, L. Scott, W. Miles, Jessie Hill and Eugene Elmore, of the Homer, ' SAN FRANCISCO —Hectic is the word for shipping on this coast, and indications are that it will continue at this pace for many weeks to come. The terrific call for men during the past Weeik has cleared the beach of every available men. Here's the pace of the past three days: We-shipped fourteen complete crews and have three ships waiting for men. We have already shipped the one hundred men sent out from the East Coast and can use more. Rated men in aU departments can grab a ship here with no difficulty. Name it and it's yours. Intercoastal, European or Far Eastern—the runs are here to be had; The fast tempo of shipping has been a terrific strain on our facilities here, but thanks to the efforts of Bob Pohle here, and Warren Wyman and Max Bayers in Wilmington, everything went smoothly. Assistance was also provided by three Brothers who volun­ teered their aid: Brothers Bill Kierulf and Speed Bell in Frisco and Charles Lord in Seattle. These Brothers gave unstintingly of their time, and even • Waterman has applied to the sacrificed opportunities to ship Interstate Commerce Commission out, in order to help the Union in Washington for a temporary over the bump. Thanks a lot, permit to serve Jacksonville, Florida on its weekly northbound brothers. Incidentally, in passing, it was nnd southbound coastwise serv­ Brother Kierulf who devoted so ice. Jacksonville has not been much of his time to setting up seiwed by regularly scheduled the library and other rigs that .go coastwise shipping since the end so far toward making this Hall of the war. one of the best set-ups in the 3; 3; 4. SIU port fleet. One of the two remaining All the optimism voiced here steamer lines offering overnight concerning the future stems from passenger service-^ on the "East the fact that Waterman has four Coast, the Norfolk & Washington ships — converted jobs — soon to Steamship Company is about to come out of the yards and take halt operations after fifty-eight crews. years. It is expected that the We "also have two Far East stockholders at a meeting this jobs! paying off next week, so it month wUl vote to end the ship is plain that there will be no operations on the Potomac River. scarcity of jobs for weeks. During the war two of the line's By the way, if anyone thinks ships were requisitioned by the that shipping out here is boom­ government; the third was badly ing for everyone, he's wirong. A damaged recently in a collision gop4 deal of our work out here with a tanker. the past week has been devoted 4* 4. to shooing away would-be tripFor the first since the war, oil­ carders from other unions not so men have cut their estimates of fortfmate as ours. Later this month we expect to go to Miami to give the men of the Florida another opportunity to cast their votes in the election for 1949 officials. We expect about fifty men from the ship to vote. The total for voting in this" port now stands at the largest number this port has had for any election. We're soaking up plenty of rain right now, California Cham­ ber of Commerce please note. The weather man has promised as a cold spell when the clouds • move away. If it comes it will mean firing the heater, some­ thing we haven't done since early last spring. JAVA UP The cold weather will boost at- . tendance around the coffee pot, already a big attraction. A pot of java is always bubbling on the hot plate—keeps the pinochle players at their best. A funny thing happened here_ last week: Oldtimer James Curran, who has been on the beach, for a couple of weeks, kept look- ' ing at the Agent. They eye-, balled each other for the whole two weeks period. Finally a conversation spnmg up and, lo. and behold, it was discovered that they had been shipmates twenty-five years ago in the' Navy. JOB OF JOBS They got to talking about the LOG article reporting the Navy's desire to take over the merchant marine. After putting the Navy in its place, Brother Curran told the tale of the fellow who spent eight years in the Navy, during which time he had one job, shin­ ing the port hole in the Captain's cabin. After eight years of toil, he was given a petty officer's rating. That made him the man in charge of the man who shined the port hole. Just goes to show what diligence will do for a hard worker. . That guy was by far the best port hole sailor in the world. Just think. Brother Curran stated, what could be accom­ plished with about 700 sailorslike this on a Liberty. It would^ have the shiniest port holes in the fleet. Round-Up Of Maritime Happenings oil consumption for the -winter. They now estimate that the use of oil during the wmter will be only four percent over normal,, instead of seven percent as ex­ pected. Because of the drop in oil needs stockpiles of oil prod­ ucts for next year wiU not be increased. 4. 4. 4 The purchase of four former maritime commission vessels dur­ ing November has brought the pHvately owned American mer­ chant marine up to 1,212 vessels. The breakdown lists 716 dry cargo and passenger vessels and 496 tankers. 4' 4> 4> During November, 27 ships chartered to private operators and 20 operated by general agents were returned to the Mar­ itime Commission. On December 1, there were 373 vessels on charter with 68 under notice of redelivery. This leaves 305 ships out on charter to private opera­ tors. General agents are now operating but 45. governmentowned ships. The National Fed­ eration of American Shipping reported, that the boneyard fleet now stands at 1,844 ships. 4. 4. 4 President Truman in a press conference this week said that he was again going to press for Congressional approval of the proposed St. Lawrence Seaway Project. Termed "one of the greatest engineering projects of all times," construction of the seaway has been pushed by the President' in almost all of his State of the Union messages to Congress. 4 4 4 Now the main point of entry for shipments of crude oil from the Middle East, the Port of Philadelphia is due for expansion of its tanker facilities. Six major oil companies have set aside $163 million for expansion in the Philadelphia port area during the coming year. The companies are Texaco, Gulf Refining, Sun Gil, Atlantic Refining, Socony-Vacuum and Sinclair. 4 4 4 Robin Line has announced that the Robin Goodfellow, sailingDecember 29, will call directly at all the principal ports in the islands of Madagascar, Mauritius and Reunion. This is the first di­ rect sailing from New York to the Indian Ocean islands since last April. 4 4 4 Waterman's Governor Bibb and Governor O'Neal, Liberties, have been sold . . . The Port of New York Authority has asked the Maritime Commission not to rescind an injunction prohibiting Seatrain Lines from reducing its rates from New Orleans to Cuba. The Authority claims that the lower rates from New Orleans are discriminatory and give New Orleans an undue advantage. 4 4 4 The boom in tanker construc­ tion in American shipyards has (Continued on Page 11) SJ m �Page Six THE SEAEAE ER S LOC Friday. December 17. 1948 NEWS Hood's Softballers WatermanShipRoughed Up In Tow; Robin Maul Mombasa Champs, 27-9 Crew Aids Kin Of Drowned Tugihan It was a rough ride from San Francisco to Seattle aboard Waterman's new C-2, the SS Herald of the Morning, last month, according to Seafarer F. C. Reid and other crewmembers both licensed and unlicensed. The recently-purchased ship*was being towed to the Paget contributors including the ship's Sound port for re-conditioning, officers: "Following is a list of dona­ She left San Francisco without electric power. There were no tions from members of the crew lights, no running water and in­ of the SS Herald of the Morn­ sufficient food, Reid and the ing. This is to be delivei-ed to others said. Naturally she was the nearest next of kin of the carrying no cargo. As if things weren't bad SW MEN enough, the Herald ran into a bad storm off the Oregon coast and a second tug had to be called for. The freighter promptly rammed the new tug, killing one of the letter's crew. The rest were picked up by the Coast Guard. In a letter to the LOG, Reid wrote that the harmless looking trip up 900 miles of Pacific Coast turned out to be the "most hazardous" he ever had made. man who lost his life while en­ deavoring to assist us while we were in distress at sea. "This will in no way recom­ pense for this man's life, but is a testimonial from us for his sin­ cere effort in our behalf." A hastily organized softball aggregation from the crew of the Robin Hood, good-hmnoredly billing themselves as the Certi­ fied Robin Hood Gashounds, ac­ commodated the Mombasa Class A team with a snootful on the latter's home grounds during a stopover in the East African port last month. The softbaUing Seafarers trounced the Kenya Britishers 27-9. AT TAMPA PIER DEDICATION LAME EXCUSE The Seattle papers got the story from the crew and theiV relatives. So appalling were ac­ counts appearing in the public prints that Sudden & Christenson. Waterman's West Coast agents, had to say something too. The best they could come up with was a statement that if the Herald was short of food the men must have eaten too heartily the . first few days out. After the tugboat man lost his life in the ramming jncident, The trim-looking group in front of the bandstand is the Seafarers erew of the Canton Victhe Herald crew got together and lory who were guests at a party celebrating last month's opening of a new pier in the Florida donated 10 dollars apiece for the next of kin of the deceased. port. Photo was submitted by crewman Jiian S. Rueda (third from left in front row). Those donating included: the captain and three mates, . all members of the MM&P; the chief engineer, a member of the MEBA; and 11 Seafarers. By SALTY DICK The men sent the money to the Paget Sound Tug & Barge Company to be forwarded. With "Boo" James is now laundiy in New Orleans. The reason: this man was picked up and it they enclosed the following man on a Delta ship and pretty They're trouble-makers . . . The had been seen in France. This note which was signed by all the soon he'll open a Chinese laun­ way things are going in Argen­ ship went to China, India and tina, something is bound to hap­ around the World. Arriving in dry ... The boys on the Del pen. Pretty soon you'U be buy­ New York, it was rammed by a Norte made a collection on All ing pesos to paper your wall destroyer. Have any of you seen Saints Day for Neil Sheehan, with. him? Second Steward, who died in Leaving Sanies we passed Dan Marine has anothei; Santos in July. A few of the the Del Santos and some of the brain-storm. This time he plans to open a camp about boys bought fiowers and placed boys waved at us. No doubt twenty miles from New Or­ In the SEAFARERS LOG of them on his grave here in San­ I have a couple of friends November 19, a story reported tos. The money which was left among them... Take it or leans. He intends to rent boats, tents and everything that a Seafarer crewmember of will be turned over to E. Reyes leave it: During breakfast, one that goes with the wide open the SS Robin Sherwood had who will buy a couple of spaces. For further details I of the boys asked for Georgia been found guilty of assaulting suggest you see him personally another customer in an East volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG ice cream: and the Messman ...I believe one of the best London, South Africa bar. This in memory of the deceased, and replied, "That will be sei^ved in ^ and cleanest bars I've seen has been found to be incorrect. place them in the club. here. I the evening." He didn't know around the waterfront is in Lance Bailey and W. J. Brady, crewmembers of the Sherwood think it would be a good idea for that Georgia ice cream is Santos. The name of the place at the time, have informed the all ships to donate a volume of hominy grits! is "Golden Key." Not only LOG that the man was an Am­ the SEAFARERS LOG to clubs I'll never forget the time I that, you can get the LOG erican seaman, but not a mem­ throughout the world. What do spent in Port Said. I went out you think? ber of the SIU. and got lost, but finally found there! The proprietor, Mr. The LOG story was printed as Cigarettes in New Orleans cost myself in a home surrounded by Vargas, is a gentleman and al­ the result of a Robin Sherwood twenty-seven cents a pack, and women. What a time I had!... ways at your service... Rev­ crewmember's letter criticizing some of the boys are selling them And now I would like to ask erend David Haberlush in the seaman's conduct. Inasmuch in South America for as little as one ijuestion that may be an­ B. A. is the priest who always as no information to the con­ $1.25 a carton. Will they ever swered by a few: WhUe on the visits the ships. At the club trary was given, it was pre­ wise up?... I understand there SS Memaon. in '45, a deck hand sumed that the man was a mem­ are a couple of seamen who are jumped overboard near Port you'll always find LOGS. not aUowed in the "Blue Room" Said. A short time ago I heard Read the LOG at all times! ber of the Sherwood crew. The Voice Of The Sea' Story Of Assault By SIU Member Stands Corrected Although they appeared on the playing field on very short notice, the Robin Hood's merry lads were in fine fettle for the contest, and a highly enthusiastic crowd of Mombasa spectators displayed solid sportsmanship re­ peatedly as it roared approval of the visitors' wiifning perform­ ance. Clouting the ball at will, the Gashounds—in name only—sup­ plemented their winning play with a sparkling brand of dia­ mond chatter that kept the stands rocking with laughter. 3 CHEERS With the final out of the game, the Mombasa outfit formally thanked the Seafarers for parti­ cipating. Then they huddled and gave . three cheers for the "Yanks." The Robin Hood team returned the sporting gesture. Seafarer William Zarkas, who appeared in the Robin Hood line- . up and acts as sort of a press agent for the outfit, said that the , Gashounds pounded out plenty of . hits to cop the contest, but that their biggest hit of the day was . the impression they made on. spectatoi-s. Even the name they chose tickled the Britishers' fancy. A Mombasa newspaper ran an account of the game, which was played in the Folic BaU Park. Softball in Mombasa is some­ thing new, says Zarkas. The local team was organized as a re­ sult of an exhibition given by" two teams on liberty from a U. S.' Navy warship, when it called atthe Kenya port sometime ago. Mombasa spectators enjoj'ed the offshoot of baseball so much they immediately ordered equipr ment from the States. After two months of workouts, several teams were ready to take the field and a league was forrned. PLAY BALL! When the Robin Hood, which regularly makes the South and East African, run, called at Mom­ basa last month the Class A team invited the crew to shape up a squad of players to supply the local boys with opposition. In the Gashound's line-up were: C. Denzik, OS; F. Tiller, FWT; J. Singer, Mm; E. Usko, AB; J, Scully, Utility; B. Kalinikas, OS; J. Brennan, AB; A1 Mindicini, Mm; W. Zarkas, DM, and T. O'Hanlon, AB. H. R. Dombrowski, OS, is the team's manager. No pop bottles were heaved from the stands, which Zarkas says was a tribute to the strict impartiality of umpire A1 Ward, Junior Engineer on the Robin Hood. Zarkas hastened to add that none of the Robin Hood softball­ ers are gashounds really. They're all good Union men. They just have a sense of humor, he said. �Friday. Daeember 17. 1B48 THE SEAFARERS LOG ^age Sevea Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings RAPHAEL SEMMES. Oct. 20— STEEL-HANGER. Oct. 24--H. Frank Bose. Chairxnan: J. L. Abbey. Chairman: Doggetl, DuBose. Secretary. Engine dele­ Secretary. Ship's delegate re­ gate reported beef with Chief en­ ported that the captain has a li­ gineer; other departments re­ brary which will be moved back ported as being in good shape. Into the PC mess, as soon as cities sEevies TAWKBs/mg*; / New Business: F. Bose elected {Shelves are installed. Depart­ ship's , delegate by acclamation. mental delegates reported on Suggestion by Gene that each ' standing of book members and man chip' in $5 toward the pur­ permitmen in their departments. chase of a washing machine. Repair list made up and ap­ Suggestion that draw be made proved. Suggestion made that befoi-e coastwise payoff. Sugges­ the Wipers split with th^ deck tion made that cleaning gear be department the job of cleaning checked. the heads. Departments to take turns in cleaning the recreation 4 4. 4. MOSTANK. Oct. 24—1. M. DEL MONTE; Oct. 3 — Alton room. Ope minute of silence ob­ served for-Brothers lost at sea. Peacock, Chairman: W. J. Booth. Chairman; T. KoroUa. Davas. Secretary. Delegates re­ Secretary. New Business: Motion % i ported no beefs. Ship's Dele­ by Spider Korolia carried calling EMILIA. Oct. 17—H. J. Swart)es. Chairman: Bernard Hunter. gates reported that Mate is for the I'ope on duirtbwaitor to Secretary. Good and Welfare: working on deck; deck gang to be changed to one of cotton or IP ASKITP TO SlS/^/TMS CO/AFAAJY General discussion as to what put in for overtime. Motion car­ nylon. Under Good and Welfai c: UAJtOAJ ?eT\TtOAJ —Vo so ... AMt> ried that slopchest be checked by P. Owens discussed First A.ssisttime the ship's meeting should ^be 9TAV ASOAWP SHiPS. UNTIL held. Motion carried to hold delegates. Motion carried to ant's constant discrimination THS euECTlOAJS ARE HELP — meetings at 1 P.M. on any day check with the patrolman the against Brother Willies, a Wiper. AWP THEA^ FRSe that was convenient. Motion practice of officers to paint out Several of the engine depaitOE^\OC(2ATIC UNION — carried that brothers make less their foc'sles. Motion carried ment men called for an investi­ noise in the messroom at night. that the engine delegate check gation into reason for First As­ One minute of-silence observed with patrolman the necessity of sistant's failure to fix blowci- in Pumpman to turn valves, a task engine room. All hands stood in for Brothers lost at sea. that is not ordinarily his. Motion silence for one minute in mem­ carried that crew stick together ory of departed Brothers. and not pay off until delegate gives the okay; anyone paying off at the commissioner's office be fined $50. ^ • 4" 4" 4' By HANK EDITH. Oct. 26 —Jack Jol^ns. ALCOA PATRIOT. Oct. 3— 4 4 t NEW LONDON. Oct. 17—D. J. Chairman: Louis Rizzo. Secretary. William Glick. Chairman; Jay It has happened often enough. Many a brother has sailed into Sheehan. Chairman: J. E. Rose. Delegates reported their depart­ Beck, Secretary. All delegates town from another port, a vacation or a hospital, registered and Secretary. Delegates reported ments free of beefs. Good and reported things running smoothly shipped the same day or the next—never expecting to ship so their departments beef clear. Welfare: Crew pantrymen asked in their respective departments. swiftly what with all the brothers on the beach waiting weeks New Business: Motion carried to men not to throw coffee grounds Bosun requested that chains re­ and months. In these tough times when our merchant marine is start a ship fund. Motion car­ in sink. Schedule drawn up for place guard rails in deck. Glick getting rough treatment, fast shipping is found in the organizing ried that bookmen send a letter the cleaning of the laundry. Dis­ suggested that latches be put on jobs that happen often enough and the jobs on the various tanker to Headquarters urging that per­ cussion held on transportation outside passageway doors. Blanco companies contracted to the SIU. Whether a man has responsi­ mitmen who aided in the or­ rule. ' Crew voted to send letter recommended that bulletin board bilities or not, we say, if a man is tired of the beach and running ganizing of the New London be to heacfquarters voicing disap­ be placed in crew's messhall. low on dough, grab any freighter or tanker, whether she's going issued books. Brother Sheehan. proval of new set-up. One min­ Second Electrician requested that coastwise to Germany, Latin-American way or a voyage of twelve­ under Education, spoke on per­ ute of silence in memoi-y of garbage cans be kept away from month articles. It's a job and a home. Be a sailor. Sail a ship in midship housing. Entire crew formers and read from the con­ Brothers lost at sea. agreed to stewards department any job for any run. stitution the procedure for pre­ suggestion that letter of recom­ ferring charges. Good and Wel­ mendation be given crew's Galfare: Steward questioned on Brother Charlie Bush probably shipped since last week leyman to enable him to get his stores left at pier. Vote of when he said that after a week or more on the beach he gets book. One minute of silence in thanks given the stewards de­ restless and ships out... Brother Val "Turk" James came in memory of departed Brothers. partment and ship's delegate from Galveston... We've been informed that Brother Joe 4 4 4 James E. Rose. DEL OHO, Oct. 10 — G. L. Zuba, in town right now, will be getting married up in the 5. 4. Great Lakes area. Congratulations and happy sailing in this Wanka. Chairman: L. J. Cevelle, DEL CAMPO. Oct, 17 —A. E. business called matrimony... Steve Carr, the faithful New 4 ^^ Secretary. Delegates gave their Bourgot. Chairman: H. E. Fow­ Yorker, sailed coastwise... Donald Gardner sailed Chief Cook CORAL SEA. Oct. 3 — John ler. Secretary. Ship's delegate Jellette. Chairman: A. Reeder. reports. A. Van Dyke elected last week... Mike Pappadakis shaved his mustache off and advised the declaration of all Secretary. Deck delegate re­ ship's delegate. Motion by R. said he won't be shipping until Spring... Ray Queen sailed souvenirs. Delegates reported on ported all overtime in order and Thomas that all men stay out of for Italy and Turkey... "Rusty" Swillinger is on his old run overtime in their departments. that Chief Mate had been in­ galley at all times, unless on again, a Robin ship for South African ports. Motion by Tannehill* that the structed to clean up ship.' Re­ business. Motion by J. Pugh to crew go on record to give the pair list turned over to Patrol­ have all books and permits col­ Negotiating Committee a vote of man, engine delegate reported. lected on arrival in port and Book Dept.—Passing By, by Elliot Merrick, published by Macconfidence and thanks for get­ Nothing new to report in ste­ ready for boarding Patrolman. millan Co., for $3.00. It's a tough novel about an AB during Good and Welfare: Ship's dele­ ting SIU men the highest wages wards department. O'Connell. wartime... The weekly LOG will be going free of cost to the and best conditions in the in­ Deck Maintenance, moved for gate instructed all men to help homes of the following brothers: Robert Collins of Massachusetts, keep crew boys out of alleyways. dustry. Motion by Fowler to inspection of flour, yea;5t and Woodrow de Haven of Maryland, G. M. Bowdre of Maryland, have the Oilers' foc'sle moved to ovens. Motioh by Peter Vlhos. All men were instructed to re­ George Dahl of Rhode Island, Bob White of Oklahoma, Macon turn cups and glasses to pantry the spare passenger room. Mo- seconded by Deck Engineer, that Welch of Georgia, William Canniff of Florida, Sam Tate of North when finished with them. All ^tion carried that the men stay­ Patrolman be instructed to stop Carolina, Michael Cristaldi of New Jersey. ing aboard after the payoff check skipper from making overtime hands were requested to refrain the repairs expected to be made. deals. A. Reeder moved that no from making unnece.s.sary noises around gangway and passage one sign off until all beefs are ways. To Brother Joseph Bowen in New York: Bound volumes settled. Observed one minute of LOGS are for sale at $2.50 each. There are two volumes of silence in memory of brothei-s for each year of 1946 to June 1948. Write to the LOG Editor lost at sea. if you wish to purchase any or all of these LOG-worthy volumes. 4 4 4 SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Oct. % % 4 4 4 SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. 17 — Antonio Schiavone. Chair­ DEL ORG, Ocl. 14 — A. Van Oct. 24 — Clyde E. Lewelyn. man: Eugene Ray. Secretary. Dyke, Chairman; L. J. Ceveite, Recently we read of a landlubbing judge telling a man the Chairman: Michael Sporich. Sec­ Crew accepted resignation of $ecrelary. Ship's delegate sug­ wise words which belong to the unwuutten law of the sea. He retary. Ship's delegate reported Fred Aderhold as ship's delegate gested that crewmenrbers agree said the first rule of the sea is to protect and aid your shipmates— on donations for a washing ma­ and elected Jack Glouver to fill on fine to be imposed on gas- not steal from them. How true, how. true... By the way, we chine. Delegates reported on position. Only beef reported by hounds and performers. Motion would like to hear from those brothers sailing Robin ships to books and permits in their de­ delegates was that ship needs by engine delegate,, seconded by South African ports. How dependable are the bars in furnishing partments. Good and Welfare: sougeeing and painting. Under L. Donald for fine of $50, carried them with copies of LOGS, which they receive every week? Report of $46 collected for sick Good and Welfare: the Wiper unanimously. Amendment to mo­ Look for the LOG. It's your union newspaper! family of brother. Suggestion asked all to cooperate by not tion by R. Thomas called for a by Walker that ship's delegate throwing cigarette butts in alley­ six-month probationaiy period contact company for cigarettes ways. All hands said efforts for first offense, in addition to One brother said recently. "I'm tired of being broke." now that ship is on coastwise would be made to keep messhall fine, also carried. It was agreed Most brothers are familiar with this remark. The brother •run. Suggestion that the brand clean and not put their feet on that any member who is drunk further stated that he has been trying for ten years to save of coffee be changed. . One min­ the chairs. One minute of silence and unable to turn to, or who money, but could never do it. Nowadays many' brothers lake ute of silence observed for was observed for departed misses a watch for any avoidable it easy on their draws so they can have enough dough to keep !' Brothers lost at sea. Brothers. them comfortable on the beach against slow shipping. reason shall be liable to the fine. ^I^N-DO/V'r/ CUT and RUN IT;! J'i: [I: �Page Eight Priday, December 17, 1946 TffE SEAFARERS LOC THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Requests Brothers To Show Greater Respect For SIU Property And Gear To the Editor: the States speak English or Am­ erican. It seems that according to the tale, the State Department sent a note to the English government for Lend-Lease given them dur­ ing the war. The English were incapable, though willing, to pay the very large sum; so, they in return sent a bill back to us for a much, larger sum for the privi­ lege of using their language for centuries. A WELL DRESSED CAB DRIVER rest of the settee, he is taking the place intended for three men, which often leaves two men without a seat. Okay fellows, hang on to your hat, shut your eyes and fill your ears with cotton, because quite CHAIR'S FOR SITTING a few of you, my fine feathered friends, are not going to like Down on the second deck, this article worth a damn. there are plenty of chairs to The Witor of «th-e - LOG re­ sit on, so. why sit on the coun­ ceived a letter from a fellow on ter which was designated for a ship who apparently agreed shipping. • ^ith my statements in my last Meetings are held regularly article in the LOG. He said for in order that the members may me to smoke another weed and speak their mind, and have their NO 'GIFT' OF GAB jfit down and give with a con­ share in making Union policies. tinuation of my analysis of the The State Department was But altogether too many mem­ aeaman of today. stymied for a short time, but bers are in a hell of a hurry to ' Thank you. Brother Seafarer. then replied that they would get the meeting finished so that 1 most certainly will, and am be very happy to pay the sum they can get out for an even­ ' very glad to hear that someone if the English Government would ing of' fun. Take more interest fiked my scribbles; but I api not pay a still larger sum for the in your Union, artd the Union on the weed at present. If I improvement of the same. To in return will look after your 6ver meet the Brother who this, I believe we never did interests. wrote that letter, I most gladly get an answer. Maybe the Eng­ will join him in a shot of plain lish, who are considered very It , is required of a Union vodka with a beer chaser, or smart diplomats, are still at­ member to attend the'meetings No ordinary cabbie's cap and leather jacket for the opera­ whatever else the Brother may tempting to find an answer to or he'll lose his place on the tor of this hand-drawn South African hade. Reported to be a shipping list; but I have heard that one. prefer. genuine Zulu, the native turns to in full field dress. More rumors to the effect that there Reading my articles, I am cer­ Far it is from my intentions are members who have substi­ conservatively attired are Michael, Electridan, and Ray Myers, tain that all avid LOG readers to condemn the King's English tutes attend the meetings on both crewmembers 6f the Robin Goodfellow. Scene is Durban. have realized that my main han­ It is a lovely language and their behalf to get their card dicap in saying what I intend about the only language for all stamped. Men who have no in­ to say is that as far as formal around literary purposes with terest in our proceedings what­ education is concerned, I have which I am familiar. I pray of soever. Let us make sure that had none. In addition, even fortune to give me the chance there will be no foundations to though I was born in America, some day to master it the way such rumors in the future. I was brought up in Norway, some of our great authors have Remember that when a mem­ learning but one language—Nor­ in the past as well as in the ber allows an outsider to at­ wegian. Five years ago I start­ present. tend our meeting he is breaking goose that could walk either up­ ed to wnrite English, or I should But to return to my main sub­ his oath of obligation which To the Editor: stage or downstage? say American, and believe me it ject, which is yourselves and states: "I promise that I will An editor of seamen's journ­ The jingle would meet an is not an easy language to mas- myself—all of us restless wan­ never reveal the , proceedings of als should know the cooks vol­ elevator marked up, on a banis­ ume of "sea terms." There's a dering Seafarers. I will begin 'ter. the Union to its injury or to ter with a goose sliding down, . When talking about the Ameri­ by saying that it is about time persons not entitled to know it." windward side and a leeward it! side. But, actually you heave can language, I remember an we became double-jointed so Are there certain Brothers who But then, Pop is New York things over to "looards." If you bid anecdote about the much- that we can kick ourselves in have forgotten? City born and bred. Maybe the heave them over the weather the seat whenever we are not m:gued point of whether we in I'll say so long for now, and side—^well then the cartoon of boys from the"country have seenliving up to the fair name of good, sailing Brothers. See you Seafare in the September 10 such geese, and Pop's IQ (as the Seafarer.?. in the LOG. LOG is clear. There is a lee­ proved by his observance) rates, Lately it seems to me that there is a lot of free-loading John F. Wunderlich. Jr. ward and windward side to the with the geese. ship. And leewards is "looards." There are some mighty fine, done on shipboard. When you SS Stony Creek. But then, now-a-days a berth is jingles and articles coming into are hired to do a job, you are From So. America a bunk and a skid road, is a row. the LOG. Shrimpton, Gilstrap,. supposed to do that job, not Such corruption of the corrupted! Petersen— especiaUy. slacken in the braces and allow James (Pop) Martin , However, the last term is a one of your shipmates to carry On Stony Creek To the Editor: lumber-jack word. Skidroad is double burden—doing his chores Here I am again, the Sea­ as well as yours. much misused) by the sailor, and farers oldtimer, going for an­ the next one who asks me for ASKS PROPERTY CARE other voyage (113) on board the skid-iow, will find himself on SS Cape Nome—the Santa Glaus Another point is the cleanli­ the subway, for Coney Island. ship from the South. It must be Surf Avenue. I've ness of our various Hall around This South Atlantic ship made the coast. At present the Sea­ never found a row like it in the a fast turnaround in one week's farers is a hell of a long way tall sticks of Washington, Ore­ time. Arriving in Charleston, No­ ahead of the days when oxir gon, or California — and I've To Ihe Editor: vember 22, she discharged and Hall was on Stone Street; but walked every mile of those loaded, crewed up, hit Jackson­ it is but a short jump back to states, up and down, North and The crew of the SS Steel ville and Savannah and left for the same Halls, days and con­ South, from Seattle to Los An­ Maker wishes to thank the LOG for the article published in the .Bremen, Rotterdam, Antwerp, ditions if we don't all of us geles. London, and LeHavre (loaded stay on the ball and do our Further, a ship that's upwind November 12 issue. We also down) November 29th. is aloo. Degenerated to aloof. thank the LOG photographer share in keeping the'm in good who took the pictures showing In addition to regular cargo, condition. I sure don't call it DIG HIM? tve' are loaded with Christmas doing one's best the way many Then, today, an aloof person the boys- bringing the most-wel-. Inail and parcels. On our way treat the places we now have! is upwindy, or up stagey. The come library on board. We are now submitting a few we will stop at Philadelphia and I'll give you a few examples. up-stage man is toward the back­ snapshots taken on this ship by Baltimore to pick up some more Take the third deck in the New drop and may cause the other Brother Ricky Risbeck, AB. It is, York Hall, for example. mail. cast members to have to play hoped that you can use them, in? The arrival of the Cape Nome When the Hall opened, we had towards him with their backs the LOG. All of us are on for­ in Savannah — the first in a very comfortable and good-look­ to the audience. eign articles now and are expect­ month — relieved the job situa­ ing leather chairs and settees There's a way to do that on ing to leave for the Far East. tion a bit, and proved to be a on that deck; the tables and stage. Play to your audience, but real Christmas present for the floor were in an excellent con­ Spyros Vrettos, OS, who keep stepping back to the up- With a regular gang of topmany who got jobs on her. This dition. But leather is not made came into the SIU when the stagy one and as they step back notch SIU members aboard, we, for a foot-rest for some lazy newly-contracted Stony Creek work 'em through a door in the hope to make a very plea^nt includes Uncle Otto. voyage. So we, the crew of the Santa bugger who spent the previous was- organised.- Crew described set and close- it! Glaus Ship, send best wishes night without sleep because he him as a good shipmate and Ramon Irisarry. Ch. Steward, Best I have on hand are and a merry Christmas to all was chasing skirts around Times a classjr boxer. During war Mother Goose rhymes, rejingled. WUey Carter, Ship's DeleSquare. And besides putting his Vrettos dropped into Greece Good God, goosey, goosey, gangale, for Ihe crew of the SS LOG readers. mud-stained feet on the arm­ as paratrooper in the OSS. Uncle Olio Preussler Steel Maker Ider. Who the hell ever saw a Corrupted Mother Tongue Drives Pop To 'Looards' SS Cape Nome Proves Santa To Uncle Otto Ship's Delegate Cheers Pic Story Of Steel Maker �Friday, December 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG Raves And Jibes On Union Payoff Rule PRO: On this page are letters from the membership giving their views on the CON: Union transportation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discussion on matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space Retain Rule, all to the opinions of the membership, both pro and con. All letters on the mat­ Says Ruling ter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to Aids But Few Backer's Plea give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being tak^n to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. I've figured from the begin­ In brief, the rule calls ning that the transportation rule for men to take transpor­ was a good thing. It means more Sees Rule Easing tation money and pile off Can't See Rule job turnover and it protects our contracts. their ship when it pays As Shipping Spur Negotiators' Job off But it wasn't till I attended at a port other than the Educational Meeting on the To the Editor: the one in which the To the Editor: thfird deck at Headquarters the other afternoon that I realized I am for the transportation crew signed on. This ap­ I have been reading the ar­ ticles appearing in the LOG re­ how strongly the rest of' the boys ruling as it now stands whereby plies in cases where the cently discussing the new trans­ men who are entitled to trans­ are behind .it. portation rule. 1 personally think vessel does not start for Man after man hit the deck portation must get off. 1 base it's the biggest blunder our and spoke on the struggle the iny stand on the following rea­ the sign-on port within Union ever made. Union had in the first place to sons: • I have just returned from a ten days. get this condition and pointed To the Editor: First, in a way it will tend out how it was in the old days to prevent the development of when a man was apt to be company stiffs and cliques Stranded anywhere at the whim Of the Mate or Skipper, whether aboard our ships. Those who he had a payoff or not, and might become so inclined will To the Editor: without any provision for his have to ship through the Hall I am definitely in favor of the being returned to the area where occasionally, and will thus learn transportation rule now in ef­ he joined the ship. fect, for the following reasons: Then they pointed out just something about how the SIU It prevents crewmembers from becoming company stiffs, who how phony it really is for a does things. man to want to homestead a Second, it will aid our Nego­ enter into deals to omit over­ ship and turn his transportation tiating Committee in securing time in return' for topside fav­ ors. There is great danger of money back to the company.' and maintaining our contracts. this when men stay on ships too They pointed out how a man who would willingly kick back ^ maqy times the shipowners long and especially when they transportation money to the com- j have complained about men col- start kicking back transportation pany wouldn't stop at that; he's lecting transportation and then money to the companies. the kind of guy who would be staying on the vessel. In fact, I can't see how any one can be opposed to the present trans­ apt to make all kinds of . special , ,, some ,have collected transportaportation ruling, if for no other deals with the officers to hold ^ his job and get special privileges. tion as often as five times in a reason than that it protects the j'ear on ^he same ship. transportation clause in our I can tell you that from every agreement. consideration of Union security With these facts, the shipown­ Under the old ruling a man we should hang onto this trans­ ers can very easily ask why accepted transportation and portation ruling, keep all the they should pay transportation stayed on board, thus giving the money we have coming to us, money at all, since it is not be­ shipowners a bargaining point to pile off of a ship at a transpor­ tation payoff and re-register at ing used for ^transportation. They eliminate the clause. claim it is an uncalled for ad­ I say accept transportation and the Hall! get off, and give the members ditional expense. Eddie Mooney on the beach a chance. They'll The SIU fought hard and fast have to do the same for you. to get the transportation clause Dewey D.. Shaw as part of our agreement. Many Cook and Baker seamen well remember tbe day For Piling Off Okays New Rule To the Editor: Will you please send the LOG to 1311 9th Avenue, North Nash­ ville 8 Tennessee, instead of Box 15112-Gl, Reidsville, Geor­ gia. I think that the LOG is a good paper. I read everything in It and await the next issue impa­ tiently. I think that we should take our transportatibn, get off the ship, and re-register at the Hall for another ship. Keep the jobs turning over. Want Pact Rule LET'S ALL PULL TOGETHER, Samuel F. Allen Says Jobs Move To the Editor: I am for the transportation ruling. I believe it gives those on the beach a chance to ship when things are bad. Also it keeps the jobs moving at all times. It's mighty important when you are broke on the beach to haw a chance to put a few bucks in your pockets. Some of the members on these fihips have been getting transportation over and over again. Some don't even know ..What the Union Hall looks like, bt what is going on. Phil G. Wolf when the company could put them off a ship in almost any port of the world. They had to get back to their home port the best way that they could. SEES ABUSE No one wants to go back to that. The next question is. Why abuse our transportation clause by staying on the ship? If we continue to abuse it we could easily face a hell of a fight with the shipowners in trying to keep it. Third, and last, this ruling could help take a lot of guys off the Holland run, the Gei-man run and the Puerto Rican run, thus letting some of the rest of us try them out for a while. John C. Jacksc;n To the Editor: The clarification to the agree­ ment making it obligatorj' for a man to get off a vessel should he pay off in an area other than the area of signing articles, was thoroughly discussed in our ship­ board meeting cff October 24th. This meeting went on record as not being in favor of this clarification since it impairs a man's job security. We recom­ mend that this clarification be amended to allow a man to re­ main on a ship indefinitely should he so desire. This crew would like the Ne­ gotiating Committee to recon­ sider this clarification and allow the agreement to stand e.xactly as outlined in our general work­ ing rules. Section 54, Article 2, Paragraph C. Signed by 2Z crew members Sealrain New Orleans trip to South America aboard one of Alcoa's scows. There were three or four of us who came on the ship in Baltimore. We were out only six weeks when we re­ turned to New Orleans. There we were forced to pile off the ship with only a few dollars in our pockets. I discussed the new rule with a great number of the crew and many men on the beach. It seems to me that at least ninety percent of the membership is against it. I believe the best thing we could do is to bring this matter to a vote just as soon as possible. It don't think it helps shipping much, as most men pile off the ships sooner or later anyway. However, I think that if a man has had trouble or sickness in his family and needs to make sev­ eral trips, it is only right to let him make a few dollars before piling off the ship. A.B. Sellers To the Editor: ' There are many argument^ about transportation. The clear question before the membership is: would it benefit them to hav6 men lose their jobs when trans­ portation is due, if the meiv ashore get jobs at the expense of their union brothers. That is the meat of the whole question, stripped of propaganda and, name calling. Many men are known as 'one trippers.' They like time on the beach to spend the proceeds of theu' trip. That is, thanks to the Union, their privilege. Other members are paying oa homes and laying away money for future security. These mea usually make several trips on one ship. That again, thanks to otir Union, is their privilege. Now, on the miserable issue of transportation mbney, this privi­ lege of job security is to be thrown away. If this is a true help to our Union, why not cany it further and make it compiAsory for any crew to get off at the end of a trip? This would be a great break for single trippers, but would it be fair to our membership as a whole? It would be just as fair as our present transportation, rule is to the brothers involved. Bj"- the way, I am on the beach, but am content to wait To the Editor: my turn. When it comes, I hope Much has been written about it won't be at the expen.se of an transportation, yet it seems to unfortunate brother. me that one single important George Reoch factor connected with the subject has been woefully neglected, to wit: • the "right of a member to refuse transportation and remain To the Editor: on his job if he so desires. The tendency on the part of The following is our opinion some super militants is to con­ of the transportation clause: demn any member who suggests We feel that if a man signs on this, and by tortui-ing the basic a ship in a Northern Port, and is fact of security in unionism de­ discharged in a Southern Port, or clare that a member desiring to vice versa, this man is entitled remain on his job is buying the to the transportation monejs, job for the ti-ansportation in­ Howe\'er, he does not have to volved. take it and get off right then. Ha Nothing could be farther from should be allowed to stay on the the truth. For diverse reasons ship and get his transportation a member may want to make when he does get off. another trip, and since he has no We are all well aware of the control over the fact that a ves­ fact that it does make a vast sel may proceed to a port other difference in the turn-oveu of than his port of engagement, jobs. However, we also are transportation obtained sliould aware of the fact that a man not be held against him. with a family or other respon­ It has been my experience that sibilities cannot afford to wait a in any event seventy-five percent couple of months on the beach of- all crews receiving transpor­ for a ship, make a short run (the tation money usually return to average trip now-a-days being 45 their home ports. Therefore, for or 50 days), and then go on the Ull practical pui-poses, if the beach for another two months— twenty-five percent remaining which often is the case withdecides to decline transportation shipping as slow as it i^. and remain at their jobs, the Therefore we the imdersigned fundamental purpose of trans­ are all in favor of allowing a portation will have been estab-' man to stay on the ship, and lished in that seventy-five jobs then collect the transportatid* would be open. That's a good when he does get off. turnover in my book. Signed by 14 crew membep. - of the SS Cape Nome Howard Guinier Debates Job Boon Calls It Costly �• Page Ten .,»n T HE SEA FA HERS LOG Friday, December 17, 1948 Believes Ships In Merchant Reserve Useless, Should Emergency Arise To the Editor: bad risks, while handing out a dollar as if from an eye-dropper for th"?" American merchant ma­ rine that played an important part in winning two world wars. As for the American Seaman. "We won't need him much in the next war. We have the atom bomb," they say. Let's just imagine for a minute what could possibly come: A convoy of Libertys leaves New York. As it passes through the Narrows, Soviet sympathizers pass the information on. A wolfpack of Soviet shnorkel sub­ marines lurk outside in the waters dark and deep. The con­ voy forms at sunset and starts across the ocean at its ten knot speed. Darkness sets in. A gale begins to blow. The seas start to rise. Here and there a Lib­ Statistics released by the Maritime Commission show that 1,901 ships of the Reserve Mer­ chant Fleet, are now undergoing the "mothball treatment." Thus writes the New York Times. As a matter of fact, most of these ships have been lying in boneyards from one to three years, like derelicts. I know oJ' one such ship, the Madawaska Victory. After a year in layup, it took six weeks for the shipyard men to get her into shape before the Peruvians con­ descended to take her and re­ name her the Amazones. There are other ships that I know of that have come out of the boneyard up the river in such bad shape that one can only believe it would have been better to leave them there. But Jet us look at the statistics—at the 1,901 derelicts over which the shipyard men will some day swarm getting them ready for convoy duty. Seventy percent of these ships To the Editor: (in round figures) are old Libertys that will do about ten Some time ago in a past issue knots in convoy (though part of of the SEAFARERS LOG there them will be falling out, "not un­ was a question brought to the der command," on a dark night attention of the membership, in a gale with high seas). Some namely, "Should alien seamen be fifteen percent are Victorys and others that will make fifteen given a preference on the ship­ miles an hour in fine weather. ping list when their legal stay on About five percent are pre-war the beach has just about ex­ ships of unreliable speeds. The pired?" remaining ten percent are boats You asked for viewpoints from of imcertain ability and dubious the members. Here is mine: quality. I say that if an alien sailor has been riding American ships for TISSUE-THIN BOATS . The lifeboats on our ships are five years or better and espe­ made of cheap tin, poorly gal­ cially if he can show wartime vanized, and liable to corrosion. discharges and if he can show No seaworthy, clinker-built life- with papers in black and white Imate for the American seamen! that he has applied for citizen­ Such life paving boats cost too ship and is honestly making an effort to obtain his first papers, much, money. The man . who started the then give him a break. Other­ "mothball" business must have wise, no dice! been a cloak and suit merchant I'll cite a case that I know of or a New York tailor—he was personally. A couple of trips ago never a mercliant sailor! ; signed on an American Pacific Years ago, I was AB on the T-2 tanker out of Galveston. SS Taviuni, of Union Steamship Aboard we had a bosun who Company of New Zealand. We hailed from one of the Baltic came into Hobart, Tasmania one countries. "We made a trip to day with the forepeak full of Germany where he married one water and down by the bow. It of his country-women. ,She was wasn't so bad, but a few days not a German, and he evidently later a coal heaver in the hold had known her for sometime. put his shovel through the ship's Then this donkey proceeds to side. The Taviuni had been laid bi*ay around the ship that he up only a couple of years before would settle with her to live in the incident. Canada. 'To hell with the Our ocean going merchant fleet States. American women are no of 1,000 tons and over is figured good," was his attitude. And at 3479—making 1578 vessels that this joker has more than five Sre supposed to be in active years seatime on American ships, service. Of this number, some too. 1208 ships are again supposed to be privately owned, with 712 dry cargo ships making around Member's Family eleven to thirteen knots. This Looks To LOG would leave about 486 tankers.— For Ship Data mostly fifteen knotters. The chartered vessels, numbering To the Editor: some 370, would do the regular We always look forward to convoy speed of ten and a half receiving the LOG every Monknots. Though time and tide waits for day or Tuesday. Our son, who np man, the men in Washington is a full bookmember in the SIU, has been sailing for about four bavenlt as yet given a serious years, so we like to read things thought to our shipbuilding pro­ the Union is doing for its mem­ gram. But the men in the bers as well as the .shipping "Kremlin already have some 300 figures in the different ports. '^hnorkel submarines in operaOur son has been on the Al­ •jtion. These are fast subs with a coa Pointer for several months speed of from thirteen to twenty making ports in South America. miles'per hour. We send greetings to the SIU The men in Washington have and thanks for the weekly edi­ foeen lavish with their loans of tion of the LOG. hundreds of millions of dollars \ta foreign governments'that were Thomas Engelsma erty falls out of line—"not under command" because of engine trouble or telemotor trouble. The night is bad, the gale blows, and the seas run rough. Suddenly, Boom! Boom! Here and there Libertys go down. Rockets shoot in the air. Sea­ men man the lifeboats, lower away, and try to pull on cross seas. They bend to the oars. "Keep them sailing! Don't de­ lay victory!" sounds in their ears. The lifeboats turn over. The seamen struggle in the cold water. It takes their breath away. The seamen go. down. Men drown. Now is the time to build up the merchant marine and to pre­ pare for such an eventuality—not after a war" gets under way! Captain R. Petersen Aliens Seeking Citizenship Get Brother's Okay For Aid r.«-.. Mind you, he doesn't pay taxes, either! He rides American ships pays no taxes, earns top American wages, and then tells us—his shipmates-^that the US is no damn good. This character holds a full-book as well. He made the job on a pier­ head jump. She was listed on the shipping board as "citizen only." 'The original Bosun lost his papers just before signon time came. Therefore, I say again, no pre­ ference should be shown unless the alien can show his intentions are sincere. You have, my permission to print any part or all of this let­ ter as you may see fit. We are transiting the Suez Canal today bound for Hamburg with Diesel oil from that charming place, the Persian Gulf. Paul Arthofer The Lately Come By BILL GILSTRAP There's laughter in the moon-white streets of heaven. The angels stand in serried ranks amazed. Saint Peter asking audience of God, Rushed through the stately High Court in a daze. Then at the throne edge, stammering he spoke, » "Lord it's these late-come war souls, I request; I'm deathly tired. Sire, I'm all worn out; Send me to some distant planet for a rest. "Now those flyers. Sire, they zoom- and shake The walls, the very foundations of the city. And the scandelous tales those sailors tell. The Foolish Virgins listen—ah the pity. "The gentle David, Sire, is writing jazz, And their questions have stumped Solomon, he claims. Gabriel reports they call his music corny, And speak about some mortal man called James. "The turf of Elysian Fields is all torn up, Tootball practice I am told; and. Sire, it seems They've challenged the Holy Choristers to a game. And Samson is a halfback on their team. "In the six brief earth years since they Began to come in numbers I've done my best. "But," good Peter shook with indignation, "Lord, Can't you please grant this one request." The Lord looked down from His starry throne. And smiling at Saint Peter shook his head. "You see they were all so very young. That we'll just let them play awhile," he said. •A;: �Fdday/ Ztacanifcer 17, 1948 TAE SEAFARERS LOG PERSONALS Page Eleren S/U Fights Move To Ssuttie Fleet man added substance to a wide­ this time. Congress will be meet­ JACK TURNER JIM HART (Continued from Page J) No action has been taken yet ly-held view that Congress, in ing in three weeks and any D. C. Wilson reports that yoiir Get in touch with your family. by President Truman but al­ enacting the European Recovery change in public policy in this baggage and radio is being held Illness. ready there are growing signs Program, clearly intended that regard should have Congression­ for you at the Commissioner's XXX that the ECA Administrator will the 50-50 provision should be al approval. office in Philadelphia. DONALD M. WOODS run into a barrage of opposition mandatory. "As author of the amendment t, t X Your mother has draft board to his plan on Capitol Hill. "We most certainly had no I .believe the Congressional in­ MATT FIELDS information for you. Representative Willis W. Brad­ intention of subjecting American tent is clear. It is that not less Anthony O'Brien asks you to XXX ley of California, who authored shipping to competition on an than 50 per cent of the ship­ HARRY E. JUDSON - write him at 43 Upper Rutrand the section of the European Re­ even term with the cheap-labor ments for the European recov­ Street, off Summerhill, Dublin, Charles Judson says everything covery Act providing that 50 tramp vessels of lower income ery program would be made in Eire; or, SS City of Waterford, is okay and wants you to get in per cent of the Marshall Plan nations of the world," Bradley American ships." c/o Palgrave Murphy, 17 Eden touch with him at 128 West 90th cargoes should be shipped in said. The Maritime Commission, for Quay, Dublin, Eire. Street, New York City. American bottoms, has indica'ted Senator William Knowland, whom Commissioner Grenville XXX XXX the shape of things to come. who sponsored the 50 per cent Mellen has been leading the at­ EMMETT TIERNEY W. C. HARPER Representative Bradley de­ rule in the upper house, said in tack, is reported to have held Contact Daniel Fisher, 35-111 The Strachen Shipping Com­ clared early this week that Hoff­ a telegram to Hoffman: 85th Street, Long Island City pany in New Orleans is holding man would find strong and pos­ "I strongly urge that no ad­ a high command meeting during which a strong protest to Presi­ New York. money due you from .the E. sibly decisive opposition to his ministrative change of Congres­ dent Truman was drafted. The X X Squibbs. plan. The California Congress­ sional policy- be undertaken at message reportedly asked a Pres­ WILBUR IRVIN idential deferment of the ECA's Get in touch with Julius new shipping policy, scheduled Droiser at 285 Madison Ave., to go into effect Jan. 1. New York. This delay is intended to per­ XXX Dec. 13, 1948 mit maritime officials and rep­ ALFRED N. JASKOLSKI Mr. William Green, President resentatives of the shipping in­ ' Contact Freedman, Landy & dustry to present their side of American Federation of l^abor Lorry, 900 Jefferson Building, the case before President Tru­ 1015 Chestnut Street, Philadel­ Washington, D. C. man and various Congressional phia 7, Pa., concerning your Dear Brother Green: committees. brother's claim. The Hoffman proposal io ship all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign flag ships REPERCUSSIONS XXX The following witnesses to the -will be a mortal blow to the American merchant marine and to the seagoing unions of That Hoffman's decision to accident suffered by Thomas the American Federation of Labor, if it is adopted by the Economic Cooperation Admin­ stop giving U.S. ships their 50Freeland, aboard the Camas 50 share of Marshall Plan bulk Meadows, are asked to get in> istration. Speaking on behalf of the membership of the Atlantic and Gulf District of cargoes might have other reper­ touch with Benjamin B. Sterling, the Seafarers International Union, I urge you, as President of the American Federation cussions appeared very likely 42 Broadway, New York 4, N. Y.: of Labor, to do all in your power to block this outrageous scheme. Specifically I urge this week. Roy S. Theiss, Joseph J. Mey- you to bring the matter to the attention of President Truman, who, I believe, should erchal, Frank R. Throp, Wallace be informed of the inevitable effects of -what Hoffman proposes. And I urge you to Representative Walter C. Ploeser charged the ECA with per­ B. Copeland. notify Senator Styles Bridges of the "watchdog" committee that Paul Hoffman appar­ mitting "a few giant companies" ently wishes to signal "finished with engines" to the American shipping industry and to practically monopolize "the foreign aid business." seriously weaken the national defense. In addition to torpedoing the merchant marine Figures released by the ECA, and the seagoing unions, Hoffman proposes to defy Congress who said that 50 per cent Ploeser said, showed that a SIU, A&G District of all Marshall Plan cargoes, bulk cargoes included, should go under the American flag. single firm, Anderson, Clayton and Company, had supplied 71.2 BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Moreover, a member of the Maritime Commission has announced that foreign operators William Rentz, Agent . Mulberry 4S40 are deliberately lowering their rates to get the trade so that they can raise them again per cent of the cotton in the BOSTON 276 State St. foreign aid program for August. E. B. TiUey, Agent Richmond 2-0140 on a monopoly basis. The Marshall Plan must succeed, but not at a cost of thousands of "There seems to be no excuse Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 jobs for American seamen. for .one firm to be obtaining GALVESTON 308>/4—23rd St. such a dominant percentage of PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-S448 MOBILE 1 South I^«rrence St. Seafarers Int'l Union, Atlantic & Gulf District the total cotton business," Ploe­ Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 ser said. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. The firm of Anderson, Clay­ E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 ton and Company, was for a long NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. time headed by W. L. Clayton, Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. a former Under-Secretary of Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 State for Foreign Affairs. ine to a level of four million vices with owned or bareboat PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. (Continued from Page 5) The Missouri Congressman Lloyd Gardner, Agent PopW 8-1217 United States to third gross tons. He called the figure chartered ships, provided they recommended that the watch­ SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St out of proportion to require­ Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 place in world shipbuilding. As have been in operation for not dog committee and the Depart­ SAN JUAN, P.R. 252 Ponce do Leon of December 1, 77 ships were un­ ments of the Japanese trade, and less than six months and have ment of Justice look into the Sal Colls, .Agent San Juan 2-5996 der construction in American added that it could only result possibility of monopoly, which SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St yards. 66 of these are tankers, in the Japanese invading other maintained an average of not less he said is "evident" in the cot­ Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 than one sailing a month. two are passenger liners and fields. ton situation. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St three are combination cargoR. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 XXX passenger ships. Most of the tank­ Eight unions connected with WILMINGTON. Calif., 227K Avalon Boulevar'd ers, however, are scheduled for the International Longshoremen's HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. foreign fiag service. Great Brit­ Association have settled their HAnover 2-2784 ain is far in the lead with 85 wage demands with the New SECRETARY-TREASURER The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ passenger ships and 192 tankers York Shipping Association. The Paul HaU under construction. Another allied craft locals, which include farers Intemational Union is available to aU members who wish DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION .country well up in the race is carpenters, cargo repair men, to ^ve it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Lindsay WUIIams Sweden with 92 tankers. The clerks and maintenance men, set­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS figures for the United States do tled for the same boosts as those 'Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volplaa not include a 48,000-ton super won by the Longshoremen, 13 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every liner, which is past the bluepi;in cents an hour straight time, 19 SIU branch for this purpose. SUP stage; but no contracts have been cents an hour overtime pay. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU HONOLULU la Merchant st. let as yet. 4> 4» 4* ^ hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 5-8777 American shipowners li a v e which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, SI i" 4" 4 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. been notified by the Maritime Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. A member of the Maritime Beacon 4336 Commission of new rules for Commission, Joseph K. Carson, RICHMOND, Calif. 257 Sth St. Phone 289B Jr., has recommended that di­ bareboat chartering of govern­ SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. rect aid to domestic shipping— ment-owned ships. The new set­ PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Douglas 2-8363 both for construction and opera­ up limits operators to one ship REATTLE 86 Seneca St. To the Editor: Main 0290 tion—be made by the govern­ for each ship owned or operated in a particular trade. Companies ment. He urged the government •FILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 to take the step as a means of eligible are those which meet preserving an industry that is one of the three following re­ address below: Canadian District vital to the national defense and quirements: 1—Companies which Name MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square economy. He placed much of the before the war operated regular Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 blame for the decline of donies- American flag berth services, PORT ARTHUR. ...63 Cumberland St. c shipping on the present rate both subsidized and unsubsidized. Street Address Phono North 1229 companies that PORT COLBORNE. ....103 Durham St. structure and the fact that the 2—^Established Phone: 8891 recent war made shippers ac­ did not, prior to the war, operate City State TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street customed to using land transport regular American flag berth ser­ " Elgin 5719 for their goods. Speaking at a vices in certain trades, but which VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Signed Empire 4831 meeting in New York, he also iave, since the .war, started on VANCOUVER 568 Hamilton St. criticized a recent proposal by such services. 3—New companies Book No. Paciac 7824 the United States Army to build established since the war that up the Japanese merchant mar­ now operate regular berth ser­ SlU TELEGRAM TO WILLIAM GREEN SlU HALLS Maritime Boond-Up Notice To AH SIU Members •..: 'W '.f :T 1. »• �T H E S E A F JLELER S t o a PB0e TW^T* rcidafr DwtnibM 17. 1948 tia ••'i # # * mSM ITS COMPANY' SPON^ORCD ifNtON C€>^ /N POP Stf€N MfSPBPReseNTATION AND DiSrOPHQit' , THE C.-T. M. A. WAY GIVES YOU A5, OPPORIT IS UP TO YOU - WHICH DO YO^ AAUT?^ TTTKTTY TO BUILD UP YOUR OWN GENERAL 7UND Tour IndflpenAeDt AssoolaAlon and a/ WITH A STEADY JOB AND WAGKi:> - NO ASSESSMEHT-. .inA wages, or — ^ Fridar. OdobM I. T U R SF. AFAR RRS LOG Membership Views On SIU's i New Transportation Rule 4i??' THE NEW _TOBK The longsUor^rnan In New York haa no no security; iicLUfiiy, he never knows from day to day whether he has , To the Editor: I from a1 Job. In his tagemess for woHt WoHs j regard to vc U. prey for the racketeers he Is easy prey ind grafting irraftjng union officials. offjciaia. He . / ^ « and am spea ing ro will pay and keep hl.s mouth shut, men! knowing that knowing that if if he he does does not not he he vi"-wf^,int that concerns all our WiU not work that day or any SlU Brothers who may not wiU I realize what a valuable issue this i other day. I Such expIolUtlon, vldous vicious as It lis. hAPd with lo^ loan- • j is. goes hand In hapd have been 'in favor 'sharking or shyloeking. another I racket controlled by the. mobsters. The longshereman, alwa>-3 'sters. always -, s.p fhrit wh"n nur Negotiating hard up, jhard up. borrows from the shy shy- Committee faced the ship operlocks, or sells his pay'-check In ators ab'iut renewing our conBy MAIXOIJM JOIl.NSOV. collect 'I ITAiy M ihe ninth ol i sent, of advance. And the usurers collMt [racts they wouldn't hestiate one i' preptted trliclts on crime .ad from 10 to 20 cents .on the dollar i /•aciciccfinf on fif Mew York r^'ldea," said'an Inveati^ Inveatiga- that we have a reserve fund lo ! wsler fronl.) tor. "U W, "la to keep the men poor, poor. feed and sleep our brothers Tbra they can be controUed more longer than the operators can Something for the Boys. • Then throsigh fear— easily, controlled through I euUy, tear— hold out. lear ^ of ill., giijvsmiwi. V ' the T-- r- treincn-' IIW Ui not l»VV working »*wa»aai» and fear of .. In.addition la addition 1.0 to treinenB™U», .KI, ..O dou.s ahj^ ment guarantees and assures doii.x revenue revenue derived derived frombeing from ^ng " unable unable to to pay pay Uie the a^ oj-ganizcci thieverv thievery and fromyjfi^ from ^rSi sMocka, ^organized sJiy^ocka, working working's*? eloaely each arid every seaman that he the loading racket, the crim-l^lh crim-l with the mob, often are able to ^,11 have a place to sleep and fonse the men to take loaM^ loana beloans jay that his ship is . inal gangs which rule the force sauae they can help or hinder mal gangs unicri ^ "P- And, Brothers, that js water front find easy P'ok-j, g^^ttlng >( Ibem In getting >oba. water front find- cas> P'ck- them In getting gating >obc one swell consolation,-es'pecially .. various _ other olher ing.s ; fr frrim .m various -jng.s mi C/eon »•'»" Utarara GItan , for Brothers who niay be thousrackets:: (iupiicate dupiic duplicate hiring, or \f200/)00 g^OQjOOO a a Ytar Yaar fTOOfiOO Yaar > ands of miles away from home 1• ^y^roll roll1 pa-idi padding at the ex^ luvlo l^hen and if a strike is called. In the case of Frank Bavlo, In the case of Frank Bavlo, , ,|,g ofr 11. I he^ stevedoring etecloiing convicted eonvlcted of of usury usury In In January, January, \ SiniE OF VICTORY steamship DUtrici Attorney " steamship 1M2, IM2, the Diatrict u,. front br ^.girh uhich charged that the water fnont j j,ave been an active member " lines ; kiak.ia.KB, "• racketeers making |2<M,0M 1300,(MO ^ " 1200,000 rtcketeem were ^Vlng ^ New Orleans, B year from the shyloeking flhylockiDg racket racket ^ i;iong¥hoi-cnien are compelled , alone. Savlo was a boss checker and 1 have seeiv some tough i to p.n.v for their jobs: usury and strong arm man ^'TtbfSl^ for the Inter- times here on the picket lutes, shyloeking; simple pay- ,^tlonaI national Lngshcremen's Longshoremen's AssoclAssocl- but I always knew that oiir Na^ solicited as "voluntary atlon. the powerful A. F. of L. gotiating Committee would come • ,,. gambling union which controls <=°"trols water front through with bannenl flying "f cm i contnhutions gam b 1 n g labor. He was lending money to the longshoremen and chargcharg- proudly, hading another SIU vic­ , policy, smuggling and anv to tne lon^or^en and ing them 10 cents a week on the tory. i I other illegal that ^^,h»t°Lvto , enterprise , O4U I doUar. that Savlo dollar. It was shown Savto They have never lost out in a ucomes ip hand. Since to have tlcomes:J.p biDce thCj inej was able ,ble to interest dua due ^ve the the Interest . yet—and. Broth. Cggng control of tire piers is him deducted from the longshore. :is ,t,„ h.,aiiir.n oi nf the t'oanir ..o.u - V" 4.."- K.-- -longshore i-gaiig U, received It. ers, that t-for« they thev received IL IS the traoit^n traditmn of xne the , . , "u f.Ue . men's pay before It ' absolute, the gangs take a the co-opcratlon,of coKipcratlon.of pat pay SlU: So let's aU put our shoul' cut on everything. It all adds cleriu. On the occasion of a pre-1 Uers to the wheel and go down To' th« Editor: • think this would only be fair to un to something for the boys tdoua arr«L when Savlo WM the line and vote "Ves" "Yes" for a |10 »10 • to someuiiiig . . lu. V • charged with WIWII fluaoMLUL, assaulL .rxAocpat Joseph P. A. Gen„ai gund Asseasment. Let's Let's • We,-the unsigned'members the majbfity of our members up General Fund Asseasment. ((—big —biff mnne.v, money, big bufliness. Ryan, president of the I. L. A., big buamess. . and keen ' . of'the SS South SUr, do hereby ^Vpr^Kv" relate an cx'- ij Take the matter of duplicate appeared as a character witnesa insure bur security and keep the SlU banner flying high at stfongly oppose this new amendWe do hereby relate an ex I hiring.' It Is worked with the ' „n-iUon of the all times, hailing our leadership. •• -^Pnt to^ tS^- transppidation rider amend- .hiring.' w, h me Lnt^.^^ rider i ample -P'e of what this new ^^ in-oiir-nreceni riffreement which! ment would mean: Take a man ( know led pr and co-operation of hiring boss leads to graft and Smooth sailing! •_ in our pre ' ^ujt! who has been on the .beach for the hii hand-picked racketeering was the subject of h;i ing .stevedores, hand-picked! ^ Victor MioniDa y clerks., ^Is^ent this eonunent ln^^ In a United SUtea ' so He ^akes . by the mobs, and,the pay clerks,. It is common practice on the wa-PjSJfjn^t »' . the ^pjiregardless of.the '-gth ^hip ^go.ng^ m ^^^rop^ ^po. U is I "Every pay day, as regulat^ " .„n f.-nni tnr loneshoremen ^olocltMaarit^lL^flald^the - Inforanantr — IHarSnrsQc.al securman have-moir-than one soc.ai secur'. .. . . . "they'd come around for volun- ; This, amendment eounteract^|thii-ty _tm fortj^ay^^ The- man . , ^ tary contributions, Theyld pass a our-hai-d- won gains {or-transpor- ,'!! probably in debt /"l ha f ^ cigar box around and the icoUeotatibn-;-mJney we- gained gained ^is his payoff tatibn-•mo-ney which; which - wepaypn - before neiore he ne ss a a .t ,. 3.. iSrX ef trhirn to d • de ;^o Ions were made b? ^ )in 1946.' and:'therehy^, makes-„it an-i^s be<^^ ( i^^^jmplo^es^^ easily ^o^ be and who shall aleward. EyerV m^ w«i^. ^iTtTiBliVMmpoSSible ttrobtawvai^ert^m--^tJothem-m:ansjmrjauiuii^,_i34fl,ajaui.-aui^ugaiflLS_^.^^-^ !»- left behind.—He—is—seldom peeled-to-kiek-in a doliar. -They catifan"'Dav in3 ' maKel ""our zone? and has to accept tians-j 1 bop\ can P't 'hm. 'hampered In his choice, especially j gave all kind^ of excuses. They ni.'..^m"n'ur agreement" portation and pile off the ship in , ^oci.-,l s-cuiity card 'be g , to the more casual meh.t wore collecting a fund for one of vaca ion, clause m our ^ tj..th,s new amend- -^noi'man then 8^ ;'> » 'HC can caU them today and' ig-, the boys in trouble, to buy ftowabsetiuldX^vSc^, . ; iC^ ,1 non caid with stiamsmp an tomorrow. It would ers for a sick member, or, to pay .Wejth'cicfore Lccommend that ment. slr vcdormg companies. Then a st^-ange if such a con - off the cops.' They'd tell us any•no i-adicar changes-be-made, in: OTHER OPINIONS? , '-ne ^hapc-im, the antiqumed hands ^ thing;; It didn't matter what /the .rampoVtati.m i ideV,,.m manJasjoihingJojlo^ji oT.N^wltk wm 'of a single ^ of .Nrxv -york.Tbefhlrmg'boss 'b''b'""8 bos^w^H ^hd not re- i'pier every pay, day." ' 1^1^^; S5_ward to_buJj;oinR^.Bh\ .b.ai^ abuse t "And if a man refused?", • wilhout a ballot vote being taken• Into debl >galn, Thijiefore, wc; f viia gang represented in sur- m mis powLi, . . ^ Tile infonrtlnt smiled. , up and' down, the A&G coast• wmuld like Tp^ know how othci nhis r.-wd"- He collrcls the cards • This being true, it is obviously! ..jje might refuse once, and over period of 60 days. We• mcmbci-s feel in r'egard.s lir this aiid 'givr.s them to the pay clerk important for in.- gangs in con-s maybe nothing would-happen to ' v ainendmcnt. Wc heirby i'e'com.I'd "-avs -Put these cards I trol at the piers to designate alli him. But then again something I mend 'other Brothoi members to 'ih'iough" The rlcrk does so. and the key men in jobs-;the hiringjmlght He might find he couldn't I I i-laiifv then- fei.ling.s by writing "h Ug co^cts^ j to the SEAFARERS LOG. fwU^se^ - -" Ijto LOG ' We 1 m. rte"—And the dj'ony of- it ,re.imn^d tbat td, names s^^ ttSSj bvFow • be -priHted-m thn i-yu, LUu, I ^ —... . l.stRnres oy rop.pw^r-^ moo .. ,1 To Ihe Editor: - " iI bvrow pj - m tnn ,iJ" imd "fhoi a cV-py of of Un^ Uiis lellfr be J Kickback Prove$ with ionp criminal rpcbrds.'' • ' T.,.. }' I am taking, advantage of thiJ-md that :i'ehpy jelter be opportunity, to let the r.nnk and posted iin .-.11 nnti<e bvartK in Common Praclica • lillle PritinSi file file of of the the SIU SIU know know of of the the hosl hosj SIU Halls up and down the AAu. '• T,:.' k.i-kback is common pmr- [About Contribution. Nti'.- -'o . Hei 0 inc wbi kman Sim , Signed: •pitality. courtesy and reduced coait. • ^ pb- p.i;""- ihe hiiing boss for the ; "Voluntary contrilnilions" are^ Edgar G. Bukrman.. Alexaiide;-. rates; being granted to bona-fidi pi.Mirer- of giifing a days work, '.solicited by the mob represenla-f Nelson. Rolif i t H;nu-wlse ' h'e.'afk-.-n-'t get hired: tivcs at many of the piers, -There 1 seamen at Uhe Victoria Hotel! I Janes. James H. 29CClitlCil ll Wnndwaid. Robert M.Goilw.n, Thr- rate oi'rn i,-" high as 10 per i,s lilile prelense about this , Norfolk. Many Brothers as wel! Woodward, Robert M —— — racket; the ranlr and file longas myself Ahave put up hen Charles R. Gilbert, William M., — recognize It for what it There is a good restaurant i Todd. Henry Lanier. John Shu- j cent sonii times even higher. The i.shoremcn _ te J.... /..r .V,„!l i.s, aa- payoff for IhciJ mohslirs gel this money, loo, ;s, payoff on on pay pay day ' ka.s J, E. Bainnger, J. W.' conjunction. Knmofit /if "Ihfi Snv.«l." M curijuiici-iuii. I _ 1 described benefit Of Ihe ooys These people have donated fin i Mason. Ismael Galarc.s. F Danan.j, : the kickbnck has1 been .r ,-„,.rai According to one Informant, anlr ^,,,0 worked there, thmkanclally to the Seafarers caust John V, Rqoney, C O. Mrcguy.; as be.ng as regular as the .social oh several occasloris. and It-be I R. O, Carter. C, Wi Palmer, Jiii K, securily lax. Hft-o again the I racket Is particularly prevalent! hooves us to patronize them, j D, Brown', Rowland R, Williams, "meii.od 'of hiring is blamed-*the |at ihe piers above'I2d street,-now^ I advise alL SIU men to conj- John Ulas. PeP-i M. Dc.sposiln, 'shape up in which the longshore- comrolled by the Micky Rn^^ers I ^ , J , gang. These pn r.s are under the tact Agent Bon Reese upon aiji Harry Poi-ter. Valentine Bene- ijmen gainer on the piers daily fur/ag-tion of Local 824 of the'' rival in Norfolk about this Hotel part. Marion J Akins. James J- I land wait to be chosen or rejected jj L. A, It is considered one ofP lor he assisted in getting these Boland, L/mis A Komeio, Aiza II for work bv the hiring bo.ss. The !ihe richest of the union 1oc.ab,| for conditions and is familiar wim Smith, Edwin R, Fitzgeiaid. John ' sy-slim ea.-^.lv invites graft and ,covering the Cunard^ French and • ,-Italian Line pieis. The .fight lor the set-up, I Cohul, Robert G, Hauptfic-ich, c , I control of these pier.s, now tightly Frank S. MHchell, Sr. I George Santo, , , , 4. /./°'" . / • ' mainta,j,n'-d by Boweis and his . llwuLenants, has result(-d in at 'asp eight murdeKS -"dm .ng the I (Ed, Nolo: FoUowing .«re Iwo lelleri on lh« new Iranifi porJBfion rule adopted by the memberihip at meetingi in all II ports. The rule was proposed and adopted lor the purpose H ol proTiding a gre'aler lurnoTgr ol men on the beach and ^so • to encourage companies to put more ships in sereiee and thus • provide more jobs. The rule U that men returning Irom a H lorej^n trip who are due triniportation money must accept H the money and pile oti the ship.) |BTO the Editor: Now. after HX weck-^. I'nv back 2r We have just paid off in New oh the. beaeh tiyinji to K<-l. anW York after a ,six weeks trip to .jlkei-. ship, and - stalling my iB Hamourg-from New-Orleans, and..creditors, , B I Wish to repoi t a yery .gohd .^LONC-GAftEEH ; a trip with a, clean pay-ofT. , I can show discharged that • Since this letter is in a more cover my entire career as a.sea• or less critical vein, I hardly ex-1 man since 1939 They show that • pect.-to see, it in'.the LOG, yet I have 75 percent sea time dur•-being a member of-this demo- ing this period. I_harv_rjr£on• cratic organization I feel that I -tibijilies Jnd jnust wo^ U • have a perfect right to voice my ismiplOannoUrye omthejH^ ' td.. /vrsinirtn it; thpt nersohal oniflion' per.sonal1 opinion is that (Ed. Jrotei'-The LOG is the there should be a provusion made voice "of-the:Union, arVd as such that a man can stay on the veswelcomes, ctilical opinion from" stl at least 90 days since one of the -membership. All wsuch the cardinal principles of unionletters are printed.) ,» ism is job security. . Durine'this trio the new con- -I believe that this idea should traot vLt -into effect. Prac-. be-kieked:^^ and diseussed tieally ,-The.•-whole deck crew I talked to at least 50 members wanted to inakc' another trip', yesterday, and not1 ., one , was lat this prosince this ohb was of such" short aware of .the fact that duration and-all had been on the vision was now a ^nion .rule. . beach for several weeks, before ^ejiad the best Night Cook getting.the ship. Thus We only and Baker on. this trip that 1 stood to-pay off with "peanuts:" have ever had the pleasure of Pe"rs6naUy I was in'debt._andi sailing with. We had hot rinonr.mVre; trip-would-ha^ got: namon rolls or coffee ten me but of the red. On my morning^for breaKfasl, hot roUs previous trip, we were 00 articles for lunch, andAot French b only 28 days-when the ship went for dinner every day. his cakes into the boneyard. Follflwing and.,pastries - were not only very tL " I was on the beach six good, but plentiful. Thanks - a W^e^slierqre gettint^lJt^^^^ lot. Eddie Rohde, you were qti^for-'Bosun. iqlw are not so really on the ball. uwnumerous as one might'think. William L. Kuichke T D«ck Mftb Reap a Harvest I B Fickofs From Many Forms of Rackets. IN ADDfDON TO THIEVERY Pay-roll Paddini, Kicbacb, Usury, ' CoDtriatiooi' aad A'; . fiambling LacrariTe. sruuvrsrihr?,r .I /"p. r- yj citE^ri'AKES SIMILAR VIEW rcf.a!rv',;^;d««e 'SAYS NORFOLK HOTEL OFFERS GOOD DEAL Ciri^$&iVice s&Mefd! ' STAY OA/ yOOR SN/PS — srooss UN/ON ,/F ASNSP f.p' HL N, THI.'B.SDAT, NOV13IHEB 19, IMA Crime onjihe Water Fyon* r,rn™;,7'St).«•' I"!'!™ I'd- IMS Sm. "And if, man refused?-, , 1 AlOTlCETHE TyPICAU k e>LACKG5MRO«, ifiG-STVhiT *1 dP PUTTING- A wGiermi OAIDERA •" m/S>L\hlB TTJCMTTfE SUA/ — VdHICH HAD A/OTHlh/C?- TCCO I UHTHTH? SlU 1 � 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 17, 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. 51 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS ASKD WAGE INCRREASES FROM OPERATORS SIU FIGHTS MOVE TO SCUTTLE FLEET ESSO STOOGE UNION WOULDNT AID MILITANT SEAMAN SCARED CS USES SMEAR TACTICS NMU ALIENS GET BUN FRON OFFICALS CALLS FROM WEST COAST BIG HELP IN LIGHTENING NEW YORK LOAD PORT SAVANNAH HAS FAIR WEEK,ALL CONSIDERED BALTIMORE OFFERS PRE-HOLIDAY JOB VARIETY NEW RUN LITTLE HELP TO MOBILE GALVESTON SHIPPING HOLDS TIGHT PLENTY OF SHIPS HIT PORT TAMAPA MOSTLY PANAMANIAN AND HONDURA STRIKE SETTLED, FRISCO HOLLERS FOR RATED MEN ROUND-UP OF MARITIME HAPPENINGS WATERMAN SHIP ROUGHED UP IN TOW;CREW AIDS KIN OF DROWNED TUGMAN ROBIN HOOD'D SOFTBALLERS MAUL MOMBASA CHAMPS,27-9 SIU TELEFRAM TO WILLIAM GREEN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12//17/1948 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/affab31ca95c2114ddbd00b5896621cf.PDF 2a0d5c4da38f183c862afa1a842b328f PDF Text Text LABOR RALLIES BEHIND SIU IN FIGHT TO KILL HOFFMAN PLAN The protest of organized labor against the move by Paul Hoffman, ECA head, to cut American ship cargoes under the Marshall Plan rose to a storm this week as AFL, CIO and independent unions of all trades joined with the SIU in blasting the scheme. With the SIU in the forefront of the drive to save the American merchant marine, the supporting unions, in telegrams to Paul Hoffman, President Truman and members r—— of Congress, added their oppo­ Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA sition .to the move which would mean the destruction of a vital NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. DECEMBER 24. 1948 No. 52 VOL. X As the LOG went to industry in the American econ­ press, word was received omy and national defense. In New York City and New from Washington by Paul York State alone, sixty-odd un­ Hall, Secretary-Treasurer of ions have thus far joined in the the A&G District, that In an unprecedented mass demonstration of labor solidarity, hundreds of unions in battle, and unions in other cities through the efforts of AFL President William Green. all occupations have rallied behind the SIU in its fight to curb the Hoffman proposal to throughout the country have AFL Secretary - Treasurer taken similar steps to show their drop American ships from Marshall Plan bulk cargo carrying. Protesting tel^ams and disfavor with the proposal. George Meaney, the many letters have been sent by these unions to President Truman; Senator Styles Bridges, Indications are that Congress representatives of labor in chairman of the EGA "Watchdog Committee"; Paul Hoffman and members of Congress. will review the Hoffman move Washington and the hun­ dreds of tmions that voiced As the LOG went to press, word has been received from the following New York when it convenes early next their protests, the Hoffman month. City and New York State unions announcing their participation with the SIU in fighting order has been postponed for Intent to do further injury the move. The number is growing hourly and it is expected that the number of par­ to the American merchant ma­ thirty days to permit Con­ gress to re-examine the role ticipating unions throughout the nation, will eventually rise to several hundred. rine came this week when an of the American merchant announcement was made by the marine in the Marshall Plan. Paper Box Makers. Local 318 Pressmen's Union. Local 58 ECA office that in addition to The SIU wishes to thank NY Slate Legislative Board. Locomotive Firemen United Hebrew Trades dropping the 50-50 division of New York Joint Executive Board of Hotel 8c Marshall Plan bulk cargoes on these unions, some of whose & Enginemen Restaurant Employees International Jewelry Workers Union January 1, American shippers names appear in adjoining Permanent Fireman's Association Inc., Local 618 Association of Catholic Trade Unionists would also have to drop their columns, for their support. Undergarment & Negligee Workers, Local 82. Teamsters. Local 202 rates for carrying bagged flour, Office Workers. Local 141 ILGWU fats, lumber and fertilizer, if Cafeteria Employees Union. Local 302 NY Newsboys Union, Local 471 they wish to carry half of those Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Retail Clerks International Association cargoes destined for European International Ladies Garment Workers Union countries under the ECA pro­ Bakers and Confectionery Workers. Local 17 Display Fixtures Union, Local 21625 Teamsters Loccd 814 visions. Wholesale Licensed Alcoholic Beverage Salesmen Some observers see the squeez­ lATSE. Local 253 Bartenders Union, Local 15 Office Workers Union. Local 153 ing of American ships from Delicatessen 8c Restaurant Countermen Union. ILGWU. Local 142 Marehall Plan participation as Hocise Wreckers Union. Local 95 Local 60 part of a plan to bring what re.Merchandise Drivers Union, Local 804 United Financial Employees, Local 205 mains of the merchant marine The campaign of the job hun­ District Council 9. Painters Union Carpenters, Local 546 under the control of the militai-y. gry National Union, CIO, to trim Union of CARE Employees National Federation of Insurance Agents, New Their view is based on the its heavily overloaded member­ Association of Theatrical Press Agents York Organizing Committee recent order of Secretary of De­ ship was directed this week at a Hotel and Restaurant Employees. Local 325 Municipal Transit Workers, Local 380 fense Forrestal calling for the second group —^ the communists Eastern Joint Board. Luggage Workers Union incorporation of Army Trans­ within the organization. Registered Nurses Gtiild. Local 312 Building Service Employees. Local 325 In spite of Article 1, Section 1 port Service under the Navy. Dress Joint Board, ILGWU Newspaper Guild of New York Hotel 8c Restaurant Workers Unioiv Local 16 This move comes at a time of the NMU constitution, which United Auto Workers. Region 9 when the ATS is increasing its permits members to follow poliTeamsters District Council 16 United Auto Workers, Region 9-A chartered fleet. It is expected \ tical beliefs of their choosing, Bakery 8c Confectionery Workers. Local 10 that about 460 ships will go un­ President Joseph Cm-ran has or­ New York State Journeymen Barbers. Local 10 Department Store Workers. Local 25. New York State Council of Sheet Metal Workers Central Trades and Labor Council of New York der the command of the Navy dered a sweeping purge of all Central Union Label Council of Greater New and be manned by Navy per­ followers of the communist party. Retail Clerks International Association York sonnel. At present all are man- Curran says that the commimMetal Polishers. Buffers, Platers 8c Helpers, Motion Picture Laboratory Technicians, Local 702 ned by civilian crews, 260 of|ists are not entitled to the pro-Local 38 Carpenters. Local 301 the ships being chartered by the tection of the Union constitution. Empire Typographical Conference Sand and Gravel Boatmen's Association. ILA. Army from private operators!In attempting to deny the comUniformed Firemen, Local 94 Local 340 Trades Union Council of the Liberal Party with civilian crews aboard. munists constitutional protection, the NMU president seeks to effect his purge by interpolating a sec­ tion of union law, which says that members ashore over 90 days, without acceptable excuse, must retire their books. The communists, Curran find it interesting to learn of went aboard the Winter Hill, his praising the CTMA and dis­ By JOHN ARABASZ charges, are not abiding by this just a few of the activities of first CS ship, as Steward. It has tributing the literature to the Every legitimate union has had this union and its backers. provision. Critics of Curran, been learned that previously men. No word against his ac­ its beginning among rank and however, say that the purge list tions came from the officers. CTMA (Cities Service Tanker- Furman had been: file seamen who, dissatisfied with includes a number of active sea­ mens Association) sprung into 1. Port stewai-d for Barber As­ (The few CTMA men on other men, many of whom are now conditions on their ships, banded life approximately two months phalt Company. ships work at organizing with­ aboard ships. together and fought for the im­ ago. Its headquarters is given out hindrance by the company 2. Was a friend of the Port provement of their lot. Alongside the SIU's consistent as 129 North Wood Avenue, Lin­ Captain for U. S. Petrolemn and CTMA literature is allowed Nothing has ever been made to den, New .Jersey, a building oc­ Company, who previously had on bulletin boards. The men are stand against the communist order for them. They built their cupied solely by the law firm of served as Skipper of a Cities also given help by company- party, the NMU's latest zig-zag maneuver appears decidedly uniops themselves—up to now, Dvorin & Margulies. Service ship and was assistant minded officers.) weak and ineffectual. Through­ that is. The men of the Cities The tie-in-between CTMA and Port Captain for Cities Service. out its history on the waterfront Service fleet, however, are being the law firm of Dvorin & Mar­ ADMITS STOOGE ROLE offered a union as a gift—theii-s gulies is one of the many un­ 3. Was a friend of a Cities At the meeting a pro-SIU man the SIU has recognized the role Service vice-president, from for the asking. explained mysteries surrounding whom he purchased a home in asked Furman blimtly if Cities of the communists and re­ But it is always a good idea the union. Service was sponsoring the peatedly has called attention to New Jersey. the fact that the party and its to examine giveaways. Some of FINE BACKGROUND . Furman stayed aboard the ship union, to which he replied, "Yes, followei-s were nothing more them have stingers, and the it is company-sponsored, but I'm than betrayers of the working package* offered Cities"Servire Its backers aboard, not quite so for approyimately two months sure it will be a good deal." class, in maritime as elsewhere. men is full of them. A union mysterious, have interesting and then stayed ashore for one which pops up overnight, has backgrounds, notably lacking , in trip. When he returned to the With Furman's return to the The SIU holds that the com­ no officers, no meetings, no con­ zest for legitimate union organiz­ ship he took aboard CTMA lit­ ship, CTMA pledges were handed munists can bring only chaos and . stitution or by-laws and no rank ing. As a case in point take erature and, with the Skipper's out to all the men. In line with confusion to the labor mo'vement. ! and'file beginning deserves some David Furman, a Steward in permission, called a meeting of the instructions of the SIU to One of the mysteries of the " pro-SIU men to sign pledges, the latest NMU action is why it has the crew. Cities Service. scrutiny. He spent the entire meeting, Cities Service seamen might In early Septembei"; Furman (Continued on Page 11) (Continued on Page 11) Plan Postponed Unions Protest Scuttling Of US Fleet Commie Issue Still Problem To Torn NMU Stooge Admits CS Backs CTMA • 1^ .J �Pajre Two &• T H'E SEAFARERS LOC TxidtLY. Decedibor^24/1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the fe.- SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District A&ilialed with the American Federation, of Labor At 51 Bfeaver 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 Merry Christmas We doubt that anyone with the least bit of savvy will deny that seafaring is a tough occupation—one that requires a continual struggle to achieve the decent life to which all men are entitled. Even at Christmas time, .when most of the world is imbued with a feeling of "good will to all men," the sparkle of the holiday season is not enough to brighten the lives of those who sail the ships. We wish we could say that "all is well," that every­ thing looks rosy—even if just for the •sake of Christmas spirit. But seamen are realists. They have learned well the folly of viewing the scene through rose-colored glasses. Experience is a bitter but practical teacher. At this very moment, when the spirit of fellowship and concern for the welfare of all men supposedly is at its height, the American seamen are faced with a peril, perpetrated by men of alleged good will; that may deprive thousands of their calling of the means of liveli­ hood. We're referring, of course, to the outrageous scheme contrived by the Economic Cooperation Administration to ditch American seamen and. ships in favor of foreign competition. 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. So Christmas, 1948, as virtually every other period throughout the year, finds the seamen battling to preserve their way of living. One thing as sure as the swell of the tides is that we will be fighting hard. The Seafarers, especially, is in there pitching for all it is worth. No matter how grim the prospects, men of the SIU are determined to go forward. That, too, is a lesson of experience. Mea Now In The Mmme Hospitnk These axe the Union Brothers etirretttly in the marine hospitals, Meanwhile, as we are in the thick of our latest fight as reported bj the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging against those who seek to torpedo the American seamen, heavily en their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. we still are able to say to our friends everywhere: BALTIMORE MARINE ROSP. B. W. BIGGS A Merry Christmas and A Happy Neiv Year! M. FIELDS " 4 S. S. WILSON H. SWANN F. BECKER S. LE BLANC RAY Of NOACK ~D. MC knbHE P. TEIGEIRb G. MESHOVER C. SIMMONS W. GARI0^ER If any man hasn't yet cast his ballot in the Atlantic J. CHIORRA A. BLAIS and Gulf District elections to determine who will serve R. FERRAFIAT E. DEAN our Union in the year just ahead, it certainly won't be R. FREY D. FOJCA for the reason that he hasn't been reminded often enough. WM. HALL j. YOUNG ^ J. P. LAVERY 4- * 4 In all ports up and down the coast, in Headquarters J. D. BROWN BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL R. SMITH and through the medium of the SEAFARERS LCXJ mem­ JOHN J. GEAGAN bers have been reminded constantly, since the voting % ^ t, JOSEPH E. GALLANT period commenced November 1, to use this direct method NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL VIC MILAZZO of choosing their officials. NORMAN J. MOORE S. C.\FOREMAN A. N. LIPARI 4 4 4 ^ On the basis of votes already cast in all ports, a HARRY J. CRONIN MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL record participation is practically assured. This would J. DENNIS S. HAFhraiR certainly indicate that Seafarers are vitally interested in F. L. SCHUQUE E. PERRY the administration of their Union's affairs. But there are E. SOTO E. SMITH B. MALDONADO eligible members who have not gone to the polling places. T. BURKE G. ROTZ H. W. PETERS O. HOWELL ' Only a week rerrtains until the close of the balloting J. CARDONA V. P. SALLINGS period on December 31. b. L. BRANNON H. C. MURPHY 4 4 4 ! Those of you who still haven't exercised this con­ A. WARD STATEN istANb HOSPITAL C. MEHL stitutional right are urged to go to the polls in the G. MALONEY A. CASTILLO nearest port and vote.* F. BIVINS L- C. iBLAKE L. MILLER W. HUNT If you don't do so by December 31, you will have W. FERNHOUT R. F. WENDT jmissed the boat. D. RUSSO J. MCNEELY Last Gall! 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 pan. (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.) J. TUnyiLER A. NORMAN J. GULLSTEIN D. O'ROURKE H. R. KREUTZ C. FISHER T. VELEZ J. N. WOOD K r M. J. LUCAS E. C. EATON : T, ; N, H. LUNDQUIST 4 4 4 GALVESTON HOSPITAL i J. GIVENS , 2; W. WESTCOTT \ D. HUTCHINGS ' > J. J. O'CONNOR • • '/ S. R. PARIS >v M. FOSTER M. MAYNARD SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. A. C. McALPIN . MARVIN SWORDS L. HODGES A. N. ROBICHAUD ^ L. H. HARSH V R. J. FAGLER �Friday,. December. H 1948 THE % SEAFARERS Page Three LOG Port Baltifflore Expects Shipping To Boom For A Few More Weeks By WM. (Curly) RENTZ America's merchant fleet, is nearly fifty percent larger than it was before the war, according tp a report of the Joint Com­ mittee for the American Mer­ chant Marine. The committee re­ ported that 1,546 vessels are now in ^ operation as compared with 3^092 in 1939. The committee stated that 80,000 officers and seamen were manning the pres­ ent fleet, with an additional 150,000 shoreworkers helping keep the ships on the seas. The pre-war fleet was manned by 52,000 officers and men. 4" 4" Because of the hostilities of the Dutch in Indonesia, the Aus­ tralian Waterside Workers Un­ ion is calling a special meeting to consider action against Dutch ships. There is a strong possi­ bility that the Austi-alian mari­ time workers may reimpose the "black ban" on Dutch shipping. i authority to continue direct op­ erations of 55 tankers. The Com­ mission has urged, instead, that the Navy drop its operating of tankers and secure its products from private operators. When the Navy first began operating the vessels no objection was raised. Privately operated tank­ ers at that time were busy in commercial service, and it would have been impossible to obtain as many as fifty from commer­ cial sources. It is reasoned that if the Navy gives up tanker op­ erations, the market would be lifted and private ships, now idle, would be put to work. 4 4 4 The conversion of military landing craft to commercial pur­ poses is gaining headway after an interval after the war when the value of this type of vessel was discounted. The Farrell Lines is, at present, converting an LCT to operate along the West African coast. An LSM is being converted for service with the Norfolk, Baltimore and Car­ olina Line, The vessel will be used to carry large trailer trucks and palletized cargo. The com­ pany intends to operate six Ltype vessels eventually. 4 4 4 The Propeller Cliib has reconnmended that the Merchant A freight embargo has been imposed on Philadelphia because of the port's longshoremen's strike. The longshoremen walked off their jobs on December 18 in a contract dispute involving pay on days when they are forc­ ed to quit work because of ;mfavorable weather conditions. About forty-five vessels are tied up in the port. t t England's exports in November reached 148 percent of the 1938 volume and reached a value .of By JOE ALGINA $599 million, thus setting a new record. The year-end goal of the NEW YORK—Whether it's be­ British Board of Trade is 150 cause of the, storms at sea or percent of the 1938 total. Prin­ not, shipping has slowed, down cipal cargoes -were woolen and a good deal from what it has worsted goods. been for'the past two weeks or so. A good number of ships due 4. 4 American shipowners are look­ in port this week didn't show up, ing to the new Congress to keep so, because, they haven't ducked the United States merchant ma­ into other ports, we presume rine, financially solvent. The Na» that they've been held up at tional Federation of American sea. As long as they, hit port Shipping will push bills in, Coq- eventually we'll be satisfied. The ships that came into port gress calling for: 1—Full parity payments to U.S. shipyards this week for payoff's are: Bea­ which are in competition" on new trice and Marina, Bull; Trinity, construction; 2—Limited liability Carras tanker; Cape Mohican; for U.S. operators who are unr Bessemer Victory, Waterman; able to make payments to the Gadsden, American Eastern) and Government for vessels pur­ Robin Grey. The Robin Grey came in to chased. Other similar moves aim­ ed at easing the shipowners port in good shape with few costs were included. Also being beefs aboard. The crew was tip­ pushed is a desire for the Gov­ top and all sober. An all-around ernment to equalize Panama good gang of .guys aboard. The Canal tolls among naval and Chief Engineer had tried to pull meiThant ships. Military vessels a few petty maneuvers on the pay no toll at present; merchant crew but he found that he saved ships pay ninety cents a ton. If no one money and only caused equalized the average would run a lot of extra bookwork at the sixty cents a ton. « payoff. Mark up another toiwider who has seen the light. 4 4 4. The Gadsden, this trip in, Ship arrivals in New York during November wel-e 107 low­ knocked off three and one-half er than in October, largely be­ hours from the regular unload­ cause of the eighteen-day long­ ing time for the heavy lift ship shoremen's strike. November ar­ and .set a new record. The crew rivals totaled 513 of which 258 on tire Gadsden is a pretty solid were foreign and 255 American. bunch of men. and, have develop­ During October 620 eptered the ed an attachment for the vessel port. November is the second and its. locomotive hustling. OUTWARD BOUND consecutive month in which for•eign arrivals have outnumbered In the sign-on column we American ships. Great Bxitain- handled the Prances, Helen, Bull; • had the greatest number of ships Alcoa Polaris; Steel Executive, in port, followed by, Norway, Isthmian; Robin Sherwood; Cape Panama, Denmark and the Ne- Mohican. Good ships and good •therlands. No. Russian, ,ships , were crews, all ; destined, to spend listed, Christmas away from home this year 4 4. 4 We have never. Aaimed to be For the second time, the Mari­ time Commission has turned much at .forecasting events; we're dpwn a request that it support satisfied if we can see a. week the Navy Department's bid for ahead on shipping, but last week Marine Act of 1936.be amended to provide that a vessel twelve years of age may be considered an obsolete vessel which may be purchased by the Government and the credit therefor be ap­ plied to the cost of a new vessel to be constructed and sold by the Government. 4 4 4 To eliminate all question about the purity of water the Refinite Corporation has developed for marine use the Refinite M-10 Marine Water Refining Unit. The unit does not convert salt water to fresh. It uses water secui-ed from the usual sources ashore and treats it aboard ship prior to its use by the crew and passen­ gers. In operation the unit per­ mits the complete chlorination through a special baffled tank. From this tank the water is passed through filters which re­ move all foreign "deposits. An absorption filter then takes out foreign tastes and odors, thus re­ moving the greatest objection to the usual chlorinated water. Fin­ ally the water is passed through a softener which gives it quali­ ties important to use aboard ship. The unit is reported to im­ prove the taste of food cooked in the refined water. BALTIMORE — Shipping has been very good in the Port of Baltimore. And everything points to a good week coming up. Sev­ eral payoffs are expected, and there will be a need for men to crew them up again. Payoffs during the past week were SS Sweetwater, SS Coral Seas, SS Steel Admiral, SS Afoundria, SS Jean, SS Cubore, and SS Santore. Most of the beefs and repairs on these ships were squared away before the payoffs. The week's sign-ons were the Steel Admiral, Sweetwater, Cu­ bore, Santore, Coral Seas, and the Afoundria. Next week we expect about six Isthmian signons. Most of them will head out on 4he Far East run. So if any of you fellows want to get away from the cold weather, come on down to Baltimore and get one of these ships. TAKES CAKE The Ore line ships are coming in with very few beefs, over­ time included. One beef of the past week that took the cake occurred aboard the Steel Ad­ miral, which paid off in the shipyard. First of all there were no lights on the ship for the pay­ off. And no heat, either. We had to use a fla.shlight to make out the receipts. Just when everything was about straight- New York Blames Stormy Seas For Slump we outdid the weather bureau in calling the turn on this week's weather in this port. Last week we reported, 'We're keeping our fingers crossed — it's just about time for a king-sized blizzard to hit this town." Came Sunday morning and the snow came piling down. We ended up with nineteen inches of snow, the third largest snowfall to ever hit this city. Thanks to the everefficient New York City Sanita­ tion Department the Patrolmen had no need for their snowshoes, but there were giumbles aplenty. Fi'om now on Til keep my pre­ dictions to myself. Tm retiring from the predicting racket as of now. To go from the icy blows here to some blowing being done in the Pacific, we see where Gen­ eral MacArthur has put in • a plug for a strong Japanese mer­ chant fleet. He feels that the Japanese should have 129 Li­ berties. The ships would carry a good deal of the Asiatic trade and fifty percent of the Japan­ ese-bound cargoes originating outside of that area. In other words they'd be digging into the present trade of American ships. It seems that every guy wear­ ing a star or carrying a brief case in. the Governinent has his own little plan for wrecking the American merchant marine. Ship cargoes in foreign bottoms in ERP, give the ships away* build other country's fleets, anything at all as long as it knocks the skids from under an American industry. A BEEF COMING We've no kick against the Japanese having a merchant fleet. They have need for one in the inter-island trade and the runs in and around Asiatic wa­ ters, but when their. ships (our ships, really) come nosing into U.S. ports for. cargoes usually ened out, the black gang re­ ported that all of the men in the department were short in their overtime. It appears that someone made a pretty big mistake when the payroll was being made up. Who­ ever it was, he forgot to gather all the overtime books and add them to the payroll. As a result the Patrolman had to go down to the ship for two days to get it all straightened out. He had to check slip for slip, .sheet for sheet. However, the job was finally completed and all hands got what was coming to them. Most of them received their money aboard ship. MONEY DUE Since a few wanted to leave, however, it was arranged for them to pick up their money at the company's office in New York. These are the men who have overtime money being held for them at the Isthmian Steam­ ship Company office, 68 Trinity Place, New York City: J. De Abreu, FWT—112 hours; E. . Vietk, FWT—130 hours; F. Diaz, Wiper—89 hours, and W. R. Baecht, Wiper—80 hours. It is suggested that these men pick up their money as soon as possible. The boys here in Baltimore are going to have a nice Christmas dinner. A few of the local tav­ ern keepers have donated money for the purpose and have asked, us to convey their season's greet­ ings to all. While we're wishing all hands a Merry Christmas and a Happy. New Year, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank Headquar­ ters in New York for the good work in getting that new wage increase for the membership and for all the other good work they have done. It was with deep regret that we learned of the death of Bi'Other Frank L. Becker, Book No. 36654, who passed away in the Marine Hospital Dec. 18. He'll be missed very much, for he was a good Union man who backed his organization to the limit. carried in American ships, 1 think we have a beef coming. It is beginning to look like no one except the working stiffs and the American public wants a merchant marine—all the big­ wigs are doing their best to hatchet it out of existence. In several columns in the past men have been urged to check their ships for- the sailing board. Well, here we gu again. This week alone several men missed ships because they didn't check for the sailing board but took the word of a Mate or Engineer. The other day four men from a tanker missed their ship. When they were asked what the sailing board listed as sailing time, they replied, "Oh, there was no sail­ ing board." If the sailing board isn't up, get hold of the Mate and have it By FRENCHY MICHELET set up at the gangway. The con­ tract (Article 11, Gen. Rules, ' SAN FRANCISCO—Shanghai­ Sec. 8) calls for a sailing board ing is back in vogue on the to be posted. The situation is Barbary Coast these days. We like the notice'that used to be bav-e- shipped every A&G man seen in the general store: "If that we could beg, talk or cajole, you don't see it, ask for it." into taking a job—and .still the WRITE IT DOWN jobs come in by the dozens. Another matter or two. and Seventeen full crews in ten we'll fold up for the week. Re­ days—that's the score a.s of this porting overtime within 72 hours wi-iting, and there's still one after the work was done is the tanker and six converted C-2.s on one sure way of collecting. Put­ which to ship full crews before ting it off until later only in­ December is gone. It all .seems creases one's chances of losing like wartime shipping in its hey­ out on the cabbage. No Mate or Engineer is going to come look­ day. The trouble is there's no Paul ing for a guy to tell Him to write Gonsorchik out here to do the down that OT. It's up to the shipping and no redoubtable Bull man involved. Any mix-up at'j Sheppard to talk the guys into the payoff through failure to shipping. We certainly could use . keep the record sti-aight is solely the old "Bull of Wall Slieet" the fault of the man involved. around here for a few weeks. For those men who are still Brother, if you can coil a line, wondering about Bernstein's ap­ oil an "engine—or even if you plication for the operation of can't cook any better than two passenger ships to Europe, Shuler—come on out here and we can only report that nothing give us a hand before the oper­ new has developed. An an­ ators get so desperate they ship nouncement. is expected soon, so watch the LOG for the full story. out the piecards. Frisco Branch Calls For Men �Page Four Slow Sliipping Still PIdgues Pott Mobile THE SEAFARERS LQ G AT HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IN SAN JUAN Friday, Peeember 24, 1948 Port Galveston Has Slow Week By KEITH ALSOP By CAL TANNER GALVESTON—- Shipping has; been rough down in this Texas port, with only the Isthmian ship Steel Age signing on dur­ ing the past week. But things weren't as quiet as that single sign-on might indi­ cate. A goodly number of ships in transit perked up activity around here. Among these were the Steel Fabricator, Seatrain Havana, Seatrain New York, Julesburg, The Cabins, Yankee Dawn, Del Alba, Royal Oaks and the Watch Hill. BEEF A beef arose when the Steel Fabricator came in. The men said they didn't like the rider to the agreement and wanted to lie up the ship and pay off. It was pointed out to these men that the rider to the Isthmian contract was ratified by the membership and was binding. The contract provides that if the company decides to run the ship back to a port within the area of original engagement . it must do so within a period of ten days of arrival in the first U. S. port. And if it does, the company .can provide the men with transportation to that area on board the vessel. That's pretty clear and reason­ able. Let's bear in mind that there are two parties to a con­ tract. We reserve the right to holler like hell if any company doesn't live up to - the letter of our agreements. We must at the sanie time hold up our end of the contract. ON BEACH A few of the Seafarers on the Galveston beach at present are Brothers Mervin Brightwall, Ray; Sweeney, Jack Kelly and Giiy Whitehurst. We still are getting some com­ plaints about gashounds hanging, around the front of our building; here. Very few, if any, of these guys are SIU members. How-; ever, we have recommended to ovff men that these characters; should be kept away from our quarters. MOBILE — The past seven days have seen some unusually slow shipping in this Gulf port. Two payoffs and three sign-ons, plus one ship that called in transit, were the extent of our activity on the shipping front. Both payoffs were Waterman vessels—the Lafayette and the Morning Light. The Lafayette payoff was smooth right down the line. On the Morning Light there were a few minor beefs, but nothing to keep the payoff from being a good one. The beefs were settled to the crew's satis­ faction. These two ships signed on and were joined by a third Water­ man vessel, the De Soto. In The Atlantic and Gulf District Hall served as a setting for the Thanksgiving Day fes­ transit was the. Alcoa Ranger, tivities attended by Seafarers in the Puerto Rican port. Guests dined on delectables contributed which came in from New Or­ by friendly Island merchants. Surroimded by happy Union Brothers, Agent Sal Colls gets ready leans. She was in good shape. to carve while the camera records the scene. BLEAK PROSPECT With both of the major opera­ tors operating out of this port having very little scheduled shipping, next week promises to By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD Wire your protest to President rescinded, that he be exonerated be dead slow. Truman, your Congressman and of all charges and his money NEW ORLEANS—Business of The second of the Waterman C Senators, and to Hoffman him­ refunded. Iliis man has been this port is in good shape and ships enters the coastwise trade self. active in all major SIU beefs shipping is holding its own. this week with the sailing of the All passenger-ship Stewards and has proven beyond a doubt In the past two weeks, we De Soto. This is the second of Department men in this port that he is a good Union mem­ have had 11 payoffs' and six four ships that are scheduled to take both cargo and passengers sign-ons. All beefs were settled have been asked to subinit ber. It appears that he had just changes they feel^ will be help­ been a victim of circumstances on a regular 26-day coastwise to the. satisfaction of the crews ful in drawing up new working and that the blame had been on board. Also in here during run. rules for these ships, so that put on him, instead of where it this period were 26 ships in A heavy fog covered the meetings can be arranged with rightfully belonged — on the Mobile harbor for three days this transit status. the company for this purpose. skipper. For the coming two weeks we week. It was so thick the Alcoa have 12 payoffs scheduled. Three Just let us know what you At the last regular port meet­ Corsair was forced to turn of these are expected to wind up think and we will do our utmost ing, this action was unanimously in the bay and head back for in the boneyard — the Thomas to work it out to the satisfac­ approved by the membership. New Orleans so she could make her schedule. The next passenger Nuttall, Alcoa and the Legion tion of aU involved. wagon of this type is due on Victory and Oberlin Victory, Recently a committee in this port acted on serious charges December 20, and we're expect­ Isthmian. Voting still continues at a' fair against a Steward and recom­ ing her to take quite a few re­ clip; there will definitely be a mended a fine of $100 and that placements since Christmas is record vote cast here in New he not be permitted to sail above just around the corner. Orleans. Meanwhile, all hands chief cook for a period of three While there weren't many per­ are urged to get their baUots in By FRANK FIORITO mits shipped during the week, before the deadline on Dec, 31, years. Subsequent developments ' showed that the Stevrard was quite a few were able to make I PORT ARTHUR, Ont.—Greet­ SEATRAIN CHANGE relief jobs—which helped them Seatrain Lines has changed its not at fault and the matter was ings from this- Canadian port, out considerably. In the course schedule again and the new brought to our attention. It where the shipping season for of the week, we had relief jobs setup calls for the Seatrain New turned out that the ship's Cap­ this year has jUst ended. for seven towboats and five deep- Orleans to arrive here on Mon­ tain was at fault and this was We wound up with a large proved by the fact that he has fieet awaiting final cargoes of sea tugs. days and sail on Tuesdays. She been fired by the company. The membership here is very is on the New Orleans to Ha­ storage grain for eastern ports. FAIR PLAY much pleased with the quick vana run. The Seatrains Texas In the last 20 days of navigation,' action of Headquarters officials and New Jersey are to arrive We, therefore, contacted 'mem- there were 118 ships in port. in getting on the ball on the on Wednesdays , and sail . on bers of the committee and they Brother Hugo DiNichola, who wage differential existing be­ Thursdays. They are on the have recommended that the com­ was assisting us in organizing tween the West Coast and the coastwise run between New Or­ mittee's report be rescinded and here, said he had never seen so By WARREN WYMAN rest of the industry. leans, New York and Texas City. that the member be cleared of many ships in one port, and as WILMINGTON — Shipping in, Everyone is watching Washing­ It is advisable for all hands all charges and his money re- an old SIU man, he has been in this West Coast port has been ton to see the effects of Hoff­ to register their protests over fimded. quite a- few ports. man's plans for shipment of all the threat to the maritime in­ They had based their decision, However, that's all by the very good for the past two Marshall Plan- bulk cargoes in dustry in EGA Administrator in part, on the fact that the boards now and Hugo has con­ weeks. Since the end of the 97-; foreign bottoms. Hoffman's plan to ignore the member did not try to plead his tinued oh to Montreal where, he day strike we have shipped out; ; We have contacted all labor 50-50 provision of the Marshall case, saying that he felt that hopes, the weather is milder. We 112 men. Because of the urgent need for' organizations and many other Plan and give all bulk cargo there was no use in doing so. are enjoying below zero tem­ groups and they have promised shipments to foreign operators. In view of the committee's peratures here—if anyone can en­ manpower here.when the strike; ended, we had to send to New to keep telegrams, messages and This move would definitely ruin recommendations and the opin­ joy that kind of weather. York for 45 men. No payoffs telephone calls pouring out in shipping for us and we must do ion of the officials in this port, , GREAT LAKES QUIET protest of this sabotage of the everything in our power to stop I recommended that the action The Great Lakes situation is are expected in here for awhile,' American merchant marine. lit. taken against this Brother be at a standstill for now with all but we do look for a few inships being laid up for the win­ transit and intercoastal ships to ter. The sailors are holdir^ on calk GOOD QUARTERS tight, hoping for success for the negotiating committee when it The Atlantic and Gulf District By E. M. BRYANT that says if what we want in the Six pf our Brothers are in the presents a new agreement to the Hall in this port is more than shipping companies for the com­ satisfactory. In fact, we couldn't SAVANNAH — Things are slopehest isn't procured for this local marine hospital. They are ing season. ask for a better one. We have mighty slow here in Savannah. trip, anyone wishing to do so A. C. McAIpin, Marvin Swords, Organizing will continue dur­ a large office and a large room The prospects for shipping in the can pay off under mutual con­ L. Hidges, A. N. Robichaud, L. H. ing the period of inoperation and which is more than ample to fill: Barsh, R, J. Fagler. next couple of weeks are not too sent. as a result of the effort we're our needs. Plenty of games and; Nineteen men were shipped on Quite a few oldtimers are hoping for a larger membership books are on hand to keep the: bright. Nothing is due here unthe Cape Race,' which helped out around the old Charleston beach, ta Dec. 27. * before the "reopening of naviga­ men occupied while they are; a little. including John Sikes, T. C. Mus- tion. So here's to a fair wind, waiting around to ship. The only payoff in the past SOUTHWIND IN grove, M. J. Fitzgerald, W. J. full steam ahead and good sail­ We'd like to take this oppor-' week was the SS Cape Race, South A11 a n t ic. Everything Also in port during the week Brantley, J. Martinsa, H. Henze, ing to all. turiity to invite all Seafarers who seemed smooth aboard this ves­ was the SS Southwind, which and H. E. Rountrec. We take tfiis opportunity to happen to be in San Pedro, Long sel, with only one beef reported. called in transit. We shipped That's about all for now. Ex­ wish all Brothers the most joyous Beach or Wilmington to come The slopehest wasn't up to par. four men to that job. One man cept, of course, that we're wish­ gi^etings for a Merry Christmas over and look the place over. All' The Cape Race signed-on again was sent to the Alcoa Planter, ing all hands a Merry Christmas and a more prosperous New wishing you all a Merry Christ-' and we have a rider, in effect also an in-transit caller. and a Happy New Year. Year. mas and a Happy New Year. New Orleans Reports Shipping As 'Fair' (htm-h Ends Yew's Shipping Port Wilmington Hums With Activity Shipping Takes Holiday In Port Savannah �Friday, Deeember 24. 1948 THE SEAFARERSLOO Page Fire Balloting Committee reported MOBILE — Chairman, Louis that 259 members have voted to Meira, 26393; Recording Secre­ date. Brother James M. WiUetts tary, Philip Reyes, (Book No. not took Oath of Obligation. New ^ren); Reading Clerk. Harold J. Fischer, 59. PORT DECK ENG. STWDS. REG, DECK , ENG. STWDS. SHIPFEO Business: Motion carried that all Minutes' of previous meetings REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL hospitalized members be given in other branches read and ac­ Boston. 15 15 20 50 6 11 11 28 a $10 Christmas present. Agent cepted. Telegram received from New York.... : 245 190 192 635 250 193 153 596 reported on port activities. Dis­ Headquarters outlining protest Philadelphia 48 46 39 133 14 8 17 39 cussion was held on sending mes- • action against proposed plan to Baltimore. 147 108 106 361 151 106 111 368 sages to Washington to voice dis­ 51 27 27 105 8 8 7 23 like of the Hoffman proposal. eliniinate American ships from Norfolk. 27 14 21 62 11 6 8 25 Letter read from Representative carrying Marshall Plan bulk car­ Savannah 24 30 20 74 16 12 12 40 Otis Bland stating his disapproval goes. Under discussion Agent Tampa 48 49 45 142 58 53 40 151 of Hoffman's move. Fifteen dele­ Tanner pointed out hardships the Mobile 128 106 140 374 129 108 163 400 gates reported receiving the sup­ plan would impose upon the in­ New Orleans 42 22 21 85 12 15 15 42 port of {he Norfolk Central dustry. Motion carried to accept Galveston 15 10 13 38 15 7 8 30 Labor group in the fight against Headquarters telegram. Agent San Juan..._ (No Registration Figures Available) 88 83 85 256 the ECA move. Meeting ad­ reported that Mobile's shipping San Francisco 12 10 2 24 49 35 36 120 journed with 200 members pres­ prospects for the next two weeks Wilmington, CaL 802 635 646 2,083 807 645 666 2,118 ent. would be bleak because of GRAND TOTAL..... changes in railroad rates by sev­ 4 4 4 eral companies which would their drinks but never open their GALVESTON—Chairman, Ray ers on beach at Christmas. Mo­ BALTIMORE — Chairman, cause diversion of goods to other mouths at meetings, the proper Sweeney, 20; Recording Secre­ tion carried to accept money with William Renlz, 36445; Recording ports. Brother John Hinter in­ place to air their beefs. 275 tary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ a vote of thanks. Motion carried Secretary, Ben Lawson, 894; formed membership he is waiting members were present at meet­ ing Clerk, Keith Alsop, 7311. to send telegrams to AFL Presi­ Reading Clerk, A1 Slansbury, for citizenship papers, which ing. Motions carried to accept min­ dent William Green and two 4683. have been delayed repeatedly by utes of the outports. Agent re­ Senators from Florida protesting Thirteen men given the Oath X t, X immigration authorities. He ap­ NEW YORK — Chairman, S. ported that shipping is expected shipment of Marshall Plan car­ of Obligation. Minutes of all pealed to membership to grant Cardullo, 24599; Recording Secre­ to remain slow into January. goes totally in foreign bottoms. ports accepted and filed. Motion him privilege of remaining on tary, F. Stewart, 4935; Reading Alsop reported a beef on the One minute of silence for broth­ carried to post and file all West shipping list until papers come Clerk, L. WUliams, 21550. Steel. Fabricator that arose over ers lost at sea. Good.and Wel­ Coast and Great Lakes minutes. through. Motion carried grant­ Motions carried to accept and the crew's not imderstanding the fare: Discussion of various sub­ Motion carried to forward all ing Hinter's request. Headquar- file minutes of special meetings rider which allowed the ship to jects relating to the members of ships' minutes to the LOG for ter's telegram advising of de­ held in New York and regular sail coastwise after completing the SIU. Several hands talked publication. Twelve men ex­ mand for wage increase accepted. branch meetings held in outports. a foreign voyage. Agent cau­ on the solidarity of the Union. cused from meeting. Motion Under Good and Welfare: Agent Agent's verbal report accepted. tioned gashounds that the local Meeting adjourned with 88 mem­ carried to accept Headquarters' spoke on the problem of per­ Motion carried "to elect a com­ police were beefing about their bers present. letter on boost in wages. Motion formers who take jobs without mittee on ships' minutes at a conduct and would run them in carried to accept telegrams from 4 4 4 special meeting to look over the if they did not sti-aighten up. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Senator Styles Bridges and AFL minutes and report their findings Agent reported 212 men had L. A. Gardner, 3697; Recording President William Green voicing at the next regular meeting. voted to date. Alsop also urged Secre.tary, Don Hall, 43372; Read­ their dissatisfaction with the Hoffman proposal to cut down Communication from the crew of men to file for vmemployment ing Clerk, 44445. Motions carried to accept min­ American ships' participation in the SS Hastings concerning pay immediately upon paying off transportation rule read. Motion a ship. Communication from utes of meetings held in A&G Marshall Plan. One minute of carried to table action pending Headquarters on pay increase ac­ ports. Motion to accept com­ silence observed for brothers lost referendum vote. New Business: cepted. Motion carried to send munication from Headquarters on at sea. Meeting adjourned with intending to report to ship, there­ Motion by Charles Oppenheimer telegrams to officials involved Hoffman ECA move. Motion 305 members present. by beating some permitmen out that meeting not adjourn until at protesting the proposal to cut carried that dispatcher get daily -4 4 4 of the jobs. Agent warned that least five minutes have been de­ use of American ships in Mar­ volunteers to help act as doorBOSTON — Chairman, E. policy and rules of Union will voted to Food and Welfare. Un­ shall Plan. New Business: Mo­ men to keep unauthorized per- Bayne, 13; Recording Secretary, be strictly enforced in these der Good and Welfare, matters tion carried to contact a contrac­ sons from hall. Membership : j. Sweeney. 1530; Reading Clerk. cases. One minute of silence for of interest to New York mem­ tor and see how much it would urged by Agent to send tele­ R. Murphy. departed Brothers. bership touched upon. , Meeting cost to improve the toilet facili­ grams to their congressmen pro­ Motion carried to accept min­ adjourned with 1,113 members ties. Discussion on attempts lo testing move to scuttle American utes of all branches except that it locate new hall. Motion carried shipping in Marshall Plan. Wil­ part of Philadelphia minutes NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. present. to extend shipping cards until liam Costello and Albert W. wherein they non-concur with Leroy Clarke, 23082; Recording 4. 4 S. shipping improves. One minute Tracy took Oath of Obligation. New Orleans motion to non-con­ SAN JUAN — Chairman, H. Secretary, J^mes Tucker, 2209; Reading Clerk. Buck Stephens. Spurlock, 11101; Recording Sec­ of silence for brothers lost at Good and Welfare: Discussion on cur with motion on the seamen's retary. J. Henault, 40353; Read­ sea. Good and Welfare: Mem­ transportation rule. Members bill of rights. Agent reported 76. bers urged , to write their con­ agreed to split Christmas fund fairly good shipping and noted Previous minutes of other ing Clerk, P. Prokopuk, 39468. Motions carried to accept and gressmen to protest the move of among needy brothers on Christ- that port had to send to New branches and Secretary-Treas­ urer's report read and accepted. file the minutes of meetings held Paul Hoffman, head of ECA. mass Eve. Meeting adjourned York for rated men. Motions with 173 members present. carried to accept Headquarters Agent Sheppard reported that in other A&G j^orts. Great Meeting adjourned. repoi-t and the Secretary-Treas­ 4 *4 4 business affairs of -port were in Lakes and Canadian Districts' X 4 4 good shape and that shipping is minutes ordered filed. Agent re­ SAVANIJAH — Chairman, J. NORFOLK — Chairman, Bul­ urer's weekly financial report. holding its own. Voting is still ported on the rumor that Bull Monteverde, 516; Recording Sec­ lock, 4747; Recording Secretary, Motion carried to accept commu­ continuing at a fair clip, he an­ Line was not hiring shoregangs retary and Reading Clerk, W. J. Rees, 95; Reading Clerk, Lupton, nication on Paul Hoffman's at­ 7737. tempt to ship all Marshall Plan nounced. All hands were ad­ for work on its C-2's. Colls Brantley, 111. Motions carried to accept and bulk cargoes in foreign bottoms. vised to send telegrams to Wash­ stated that Bull Line is ti-ying to Motions carried to accept min­ ington protesting transfer of reestablish its trade which was utes of meetings of outports, ex­ file the minutes of meetings held New Business: Balloting commit­ Marshall Plan cargoes from harmed by the ILA stroke before cept that part of San Juan in other A&G District halls. tee elected from floor. One min­ American to foreign flag ships. calling for any more shoregangs.- minutes pertaining to a new Communications: Motion carried ute of silence observed for lost Request was made for sugges­ The company, however, has not building. Motion carried to ac­ to accept and file report from brothers. Meeting adjourned with tions to aid in drawing up new discoidinued the use of shore- cept the communication from Headquarters on wage boost. 65 members present. working rules for passenger ship gangs in Puerto Rico. Agent pre­ Headquarters regarding trans­ Stewards departments. Agent dicted that shipping would im­ portation. Motion carried to ac­ said that Union would do its best prove in coming weeks. Com­ cept letters and telegrams from to work this out to satisfaction of ments were made by the mem­ the Senators and Representatives By LLOYD'GARDNER all concerned. Motion carried to bership and officials on the move of Georgia concerning the Mar­ accepted Sheppard's report. by Paul Hoffman, ECA head, to shall Plan cargoes. Motion car­ PHILADELPHIA — Plenty ofj The crew was sparked by a Patrolmen's reports accepted. chop off the shipments of goods ried to accept with thanks the space is devoted to beefs and'number of oldtimers: Ray Communications from absent in American bottoms. Telegrams letter from Secretary-Treasurer foul-ups. Not enough is said Sweeney, Oiler; Roy Truly, DE; members referred to Dispatcher were dispatched to Paul Hoff­ Hall on the raise of pay. Good about the competent crews of C. O. Smith; Rebel Fuches; J. for action. Motions carried to man, Pi-esident Truman and AFL and Welfare: Discussion on SUP- Seafarers who are the backbone Kane; H. Hansen; T. Meyers, and accept a committee's report rec­ President Green urging that ac­ SIU rules of shipping through of our organization and whose, E. Ericksen. ommending reactivation of three tion be taken to halt such a each other's halls. One minute shipboard performance is a cred­ The brothers in the Fort Stan­ members. Eleven men took the move. Motion carried that $10 of silence for brothers lost at it to the Union. ton will soon hear of the Curoath of obligation. One minute be donated to the Church of sea. So this week we're paying our rier crew. The men, at the payof silence for departed Brothers. Christ Orphanage at Caguas for respects to the crew of the Na- off, gave $100 to the men in the 4 4 4 Under Good and Welfare: there its Christmas work. Motion car­ TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. thaniel Currier, which paid off in New Mexico hospital, and at the was lively . discussion on gas- ried that the San Juan Hall pur­ Hall, 26060; Recording Secretary. this port last week. Seafarers same time they pooled $73 to go hounds and performers aboard chase a larger bulletin board. J. Jones, 6898; Reading Clerk, P. should be glad to hear about to the feeding of men on the passenger ships. Since liquor is Motion carried to paint the Hall. C. Carier, 48287. this ship and the able crew that beach here at Christmas, available to these men on board Union seamen to be used for the . Motion carried to read only mans her. i After putting about ten reship and they are unable to keep job. Motion carried to send tele­ New Business of branches hold­ The Currier is just an ordi- placements on the Currier, we away from it, it was recom­ grams to General Hershey in ing meetings. Minutes of meet­ nary looking old Liberty rust- signed the crew aboard and mended that they not be allowed Washington protesting the draft­ ings held in outports accepted bucket, but she had aboard a watched her head out to Cor­ to ship on these vessels to avoid ing of merchant seamen who and filed. Communications: real hep SIU crew, with a good many. We hope the boys have a harm to the Union and the mem­ sailed during the late war. Meet­ Headquarters bookkeepeT sent bunch of men topside. It all fine trip, a Merry Christmas and bership. Discussion on ginmill ing adjourned with 94 members money order from crew of Daniel added up to a good ship that return to port in the same SIULownsdale to be used for broth­ was a real pleasure to payoff, 'style. beefers who are militant over present. AStG Shipping From Dec, 1 To Dor, 15 Phiily Bows To Currier Crewmen �I Page Six - * THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday* December^* SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWi Coup In Venezuela Exposes SIU Crew To 'Sharpshooters' BATTING FOR THE SEAFARERS , y ^ , r The Venezuelan army revolt last month was illtimed—at least where the welfare of SS Stony Creek crewmembers was concerned. Not only did the coup cost President* GallegOS his job, indir- sit around and wait for the local situation to settle. Pretty soon, however, a wo­ man wearing the rig of the United Seamen's Service came aboard. She announced that she was going to open a club in Las Pedras. Permission to use Hopping-mad, Bosun Wunder­ the USS name had already been lich recalled the costly Venez­ obtained, she said. uelan expedition this way: Meanwhile, continued the wo­ When tlie Stony Creek arrived man in USS clothing, she had a in Las Pedras, after leaving place where she was selling souPaulsboro, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19, the revolution was in full venirs and refreshments, and swing. Normal activity in the;business was going on as usual port city was halted and there [during the revolution. This prowas nowhere the Stony Creek ject had also the USS official stamp of approval, she assured the Stony Creek Seafarers. Help­ The drack Softball crew of the SS Alcoa kneeling: Goddard, Boudreaux and Jarvis; ing to run the establishment was standing: Kendzicks. coach, Dallas, Schooler, a guy who claimed to have Corsair has been playing heads-up ball. Team members in photo above are (left to right), Cave, Kreig, Richard and Cambrell. worked for USS in Europe. m All hands were welcome. So Among the Corsair victories are three regis­ several of the boys, interested in SIU crewmembers aboard the SS Alcoa. Cor­ purchasing some souvenirs and sair are getting first-rate representation on the tered over teams representing oil . company drinking a few colas went down Softball field. Their team, the Corsair Seafarers, tankers. James Joyce MiUican, a memhas run up an enviable record, whipping all The Corsair's softball record follows: ber of the SIU since i When the crewmen arrived at but — three of its opponents in competition to died of natural cai^s Dec. 7, SIU Corsairs- -16, Sun Oil Sompany—10 was buried m St. Marys ceme- . sharp snip- Of the nine games played by the Corsair SIU Corsairs- -13, Creole Oil—11 SIU Corsairs- - 3, Creole Oil— 2 tery, Yonkers, N. Y. i prices were higher than a aggregation, six have been scored as victories. A group of Seafarers attended ^jtch on a Saturday The only outfits to take their measure meas SIU Corsairs- - 5, Santa Ana— 8 were the rites, and a floral wreath night. Some samples of USS Kenral, which nosed out the SIU softballers in SIU Cofsairs- - 9, Santa Ana— 6 from the Union was placed on benevolence were these: SIU Corsairs- -10, Mino Grande—14 a free-hitting contest, 14-10; Mino Grande, which the grave. SIU Corsairs- -17, Santa Catalina—10 Women's alligator handbags, by an identical score, and Santa Ana, which Brother Millican was born in $35. Small pocketbooks, $12. Co- eked out an 8 to 5 win. The Corsairs defeated SIU Corsaii-s- - 5, Santa Ana— 3 Massachusetts October 10, 1915. ca-cola, which was sold in town Santa Ana twice in subsequent games. SIU Corsairs- -10, Kenral—14, He joined the SIU in-the Port of for 25 cents, cost 50 cents for Baltimore Dec. 3, 1941. He sailed the bottle. Nobody was very in the Deck Department. Millican thiisly at these prices. Some of last shipped aboard a Robin Line the boys thought the price in-^ vessel on the South African run. eluded a share of ownership in Three weeks in an Army hos­ Brother Hellebrand's log. j were games, books and outdoor Better than the fii'st rate care' spoi'ts. The late Seafarer is survived the coke company. pital in Hawaii convinced" Seaby his wife, Christine, with So far the Army has spent $64 There was also'a letter-mailing ^^rer Paul Hellebrand that al- and chow, Hellebrand found that whom he made his home in New service at a nice, juicy profit for though the Army may not be so ^ the Army was on its toes with million on the hospital and it is the uniformed dame. wonderful in many ways. its ' entertainment, and recreation, still far-from completed. Many York. - Brother Millican was in good Revolution or no revolution, Tripler General Hospital in Each bed, Hellebrand reported, [ more outdoor athletic facilities was equipped with a radio re- are to be constructed. Union standing at the time of his all hands agreed they had seen Honolulu is sheer paradise, death and funeral"* benefits were enough and shoved off for the' Brother Hellebrand, who hit! cfeiver, hooked up to the hospiDELUXE VIEW paid to his wife. comforts of the Stony Creek. the Army drydock Oct. 6 when [ tal's own radio station. From 8 What pleased Hellebrand more Wunderlich's bubbling blood he left the Isthmian Steel Archi-'A. M. until 10 P. M. the patients Seafarers who attended funeral pressure cooled long enough for tect in Honolulu for treatment ^ were beamed music and* pro-j than the host of time-whiling services for a seaman in Guard­ him to say fhat outside of the of a glandular disorder, found gams. but no commercials. If i sports was the view afforded ian Angel Church in New York L^S Pedras lash-up the trip on the set-up more like a country , they wished, they could also tunc from the hospital grounds. Set drew a word of praise this week, the Stony Creek was mighty club than a hospital. ji" the regular Honolulu station. in the mountains between Pearl. Frank Kelly, Welfare Director fjne. There were no kicks with The doctors, nurses and medi-1 For the patients who could get Harbor and Monolulu, one could of the Catholic Maritime Center, the food, or the overtime, either, cal technicians were found to be around (Hellebrand was Jjed- see the country and sea for miles Diamond Head, the said that several SIU members The ship paid off in Boston a pleasant bunch, and the chow bound^for a week), movies were around. Pacific and Pearl Harbor spread were among the .seamen attend- Dec. 4. got a rating of "excellent" in showrT daily. Also available out below the hospital. Brother ing the rites for Edward Haley Hellebrand, watching the ships last Saturday morning. come and go in Honolulu, saw: Kelly asked the LOG to con­ his ship, the Steel Architect, vey his thanks "to all the boys leave port for the United States. who were present to pay their Prior to leaving the Architect,. respects." ' By SALTY DICK Hellebrand has been aboard theship since she first signed articles Robert Landry, Third Cook, is,in the box to cool off for two ty nights in a barroom?" To. me, in New York in July. After hit-proud to state that his whole hours. He learned his lesson. the only thing that looked good ting Newport News and Frisco, family is SIU. His mother and Did you know that the SEA­ was the girl... I've read where she touched at Manila, Shanghai, Living v/as especially cozy in dad carry SIU books. Mrs. CarFARERS LOG is read all over optical plans save plenty of Hong Kong, Saigon, Singapore,The Cabins on Thanksgiving melia Landry and Leonard Lan­ the world? Very few news­ money for Seafarers. How about Belawan, and Penang. When Day. Hellebrand was discharged fi-om The lads aboard the SIU-con­ dry work in a cannery at Bayou papers can make that claim other plans? ... I wonder .whatever became Kermit Robertson just returned the hospital on October 30 he tracted tanker enjoyed a sump­ La Batre, Alabama. I'll never forget Joe Pacheco, of Mac. He was the Baker on from the Far East on the Steel j finLshed out the trip by returning' tuous holiday meal "prepared by Steward. He once told a story the Robin Sherwood in 1942. Chemist. He didn't care for the • to the States on another Isthtwo of the finest cooks it has about a rat that was eating the He was a good dough mixer girls there; he's now headed for mian, the Steel Scientist. been our pleasure to sail with— crew's chow. One day he set a ... Dwaine Lassen, recently South America. Alvin L. Mc- Back in the States, Brother J. Winters and E. A. Cooley." Minutes of the SS The Cabins trap and the rodent was caught. married, wants his bride lo Dowell has joined the army and ^ Hellebrand is loud in his praise say "these boys really know It turned out to be a sailor from read the LOG while he's at would like to have his shipmates of the Army's Honolulu installa-^" write to him. All these seamen [tion, but he's still resisting the their business." The crew gave the armed guard. He was caught them the customary vote of stealing in the big box. For his Did you see the picture in the entering the service should re- recruiting posters. He prefers' ' Ithe life of a seafarer. theft of the fruit he was left LOG called "Morning after twen­ ceive the LOG. thanks. ectly it dug deep into the pockets of some of the ship's crew, accord­ ing to John Wunderlich, the Stony Creek's Bosun. Rites Held For James Millican In New York Member Terms Hawaii Army Hospital 'Sheer Paradise' 'The Voice Of The Sea' Cabins' Carvings �- t'S Ftiday. December 24^ 1948. THE SEAFARERS LOa yage Seven Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings I SEAFARER SAM Recommended that crew must PONCE DE LEON. Oct. 26— back Steward in checking of food M. Hanson; Chairman: M. C. stores before sign-ons. Also sug­ Gaddy, Secretary. After several gested that crew not accept meat members declined to run for unless government inspected and ship's delegate, Thornton volun­ graded. One minute, of silence teered for the job. Motion by for departed Brothers. M. Hanson, seconded by B. F. Grice. that a letter be written S. NEW LONDON. Oct. II—W. Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, Lawton. Chairman: D. J. Sheehan. asking for clarification of Water­ Secretary. Previous . meetings man special rider. Under Edu­ minutes read and accepted. All cation Brother Hanson spoke on delegates' reports accepted. Uhder Union obligations of permitmen Good and Welfare it was sug­ and showed them SIU booklets gested tliat messroom be kept that outline what is expected of clean at night. Thei'e was pro them while carrying a permit. He CHARLES NORDHOFF. Oct. and con discussion on painting also spoke the on the tasks in­ volved in organizing work and 10 — Dickey. Chairman: S. by members of the Stewards De­ recommended the reading of the Sczyhran. Secretary No beefs partment. They are to do no pamphlet prepared by the SIU were reported in Deck and painting, according to an article Education Department on this Stewards departments; Engine in a recent LOG. It was sug­ JLL BRANCHES OF THE AS.<3- PrSTRlCT ARECONDUCTINS EDUGATIO/viAU. subject.- Hanson said that while department reported all okay gested that ship be fumigated in AAEETINGS, IVMlGH COVER EvfeRiCTHllv/Gdrinking ashore is okay, all hands with exception ef a few hours of next port. There was much dis­ Ff=?OAA HOW TO COAlDOCT/A UAl(0/J AdEETlMG should turn to the next day in disputed ovei-time. Delegates re­ cussion on getting new windTO WHAT'S BEHIND RAuL HOFFMAN'S ports accepted by acclamation. chutes. Delegates are to check good shape in order to get the ATTEMPT TO SC-UTTLE THE U.S. AAFRCHAAJT Motion carried to donate money on the number needed. One job done the SIU way and pro­ F1.EET• ALL MEMBERS ARE URSED TO tect the Union agreement. One from fines to Mrs. Hass. Motion minute of silence for departed ATTE/NI> AMD BRINQ VOUR SHIPAAATE^ IVITH VOO minute of silence for departed can-ied to delegate Dickey and Brothers. Jones to deliver the money and Brothers. / post receipt in the Baltimore Hall. Under Good and Welfare; it was moved and carried to post combined departmental repair list at end of voyage. Minute, of silence for departed Brothers. 4 & DOROTHY. Oct. 10 —Maurice 4i i 4 By HANK Hierstad. Chairman: Philip Day, DEL AIRES, Oct. 27 — Jim Secretary. Delegates made theiiDEL MUNDO.^OcL 25—Charlie Matheson: Chairman; Jerry Pal­ To our brothers aboard ships, in the union halls, hospitals, Motion under . New mer, Secretary. Deck delegate Swayne, Chairman: James BelL reports. and home towns, we wish them (and their families and friends) Business to instruct Patrolman to Secretary. After delegates gave Palmer reported that room allow­ their reports, Louis Cauble was speak to Captain about condition ance submitted by several of a Merry Christmas, good health, true friendships and happy elected ship's delegate by ac­ of number one and number two deck gang for not receiving linen voyages. And we wish the same to the proprietcrrs of establi.shments Crew had difficult on day of arrival had b^n dis­ all over the world, who have been kind enough to receive weekly clamation. Moved by George lifeboats. bundles of our union newspaper ... A Happy New Year to Brother Smyra that men leaving gear in time swinging out boats and puted. This is to be clarified on Greenlee, who sent Christmas greetings and said SIU - brothers messhall should be fined 25 cents. balls. If action is not taken be­ payoff in New Orleans. S. L. are always welcome in Huntington, West Virginia. Following discussion under Good fore ship leaves Baltimore, Coast Woodruff, engine delegate, said Guard will be notified. Life and Welfare: Membership went that Chief Engineer had given XXX on record to: 1) Help keep mess- preservers are also in bad shape orders for Paul Dayton. Oiler, To Brother G. E. Parker aboard the SS Cubore: A weekly hall clean; 2) Keep washtubs and crew wants an inspection. to be fired, without any reason bundle of LOGs is being mailed to the steamship company's clean and pick up all trash Motion by Riley for an electric for the order. P. Woodruff and agent in Cristobal, as you requested. Have you picked them Motion by black gang asked all hands to around tubs; 3) Keep passage­ range in galley. up? Lei us know... Dan Fischer and "Madhouse" Lambeth ways clean; 4) Change position Rale to get proper soap on board, stand behind Dayton, who had are in town from Mobile. We'd like to ask Brother Lambeth of the clothes line as it is in in accordance with agreement. delegate on last trip. No beefs if his shipmate's nickname could be "Full House"—just for way 'of the meat block and ice | Cabrera elected ship's delegate in Stewards Department, dele­ a laugh... Salted Fiction Dept.—The Sea Chase, by Andrew boxes. Members stood for one by acclamation. Allroid called gate Philip Swing reported. Ben­ Geer, published by Harpers Co., $3.00. minute in memory of departed!for $25 fine on anyone violating jamin Steward was elected ship's sanitary rules in engine room delegate. Under Good and Wel­ Brothers. XXX head. One minute of silence for fare, all members were re­ The weekly LOG will be sailing fi'ee of co.st to the homes of ELIZABETH. %cL 10 — Julie Brothers lost at sea. quested by delegates to stick by the loilowing brother.s: Walter Busch of California, T. E. Maynes Evans, Chairman: C. W. Mayat payoff to see that all repaii's of New Jersey, John Kealy of Pennsylvania. Edward Czosnowski nard. Secretary. Minutes of pre­ were made, overtime beefs of Maryland, Lyle Brannan of Ohio, Stephen Sceviour of .Louisiana, vious meeting and delegates re- { settled and Dayton's case cleared George Diehl of Pennsylvania, Stephen Homko of New Jersey, ports read and accepted. Crew up. James Miller of New York, William Daniel of Maryland, Ernest decided to let Patrolman % i % Bell of Virginia, John Davis of Illinoiv. Steve Chantelois of settle issue arising over gang­ TOPA, TOPA, Oct. 16—John Wisconsin. way watches. Motion by by Marshall, Chairman: John Lin­ Vaga to stop meeting until coln, Secretary. All delegates re­ electricians attend. Electricians ported eveiything ship-shape. Brother Omar Ames is still in town... The following reported to meeting and were ex­ Lincoln was unanimously elected brothers axe splicing away that old saying "shipping together t t cused because they were work­ ship's delegate. Motion by soon:" Steward Earl Spear, Ray Duhrkopp, Alex Kingsepp BETHORE, Oct. 10—Raymond ing on parts for winch laying on Maloney that a garbage recep­ and Pete "Sunnyside, Long Island" Latorre... About two weeks deck. In an amendment to a I Perry, Chairman: Ernest Black. tacle be placed aft because pre.sago Brother Leon "Chink" White stated he was being drafted Secretary. Steward Department motion, Bierman, Wiper, said that ence of flies. Motion by Thornton into the Army. Well., smo.oth khaki Tandlubbing to you. Brother ship should not be held up be­ delegate reported that only beefs that mattre.sses be in.spected byWhile... Joe "Frenchy" Marcoux is in town on crutches after cause of lack of repair work, but were of personal nature and had ship's delegate and Steward be­ some Canadian hospitalization... John "Lucky" Gillis is rnthat pressure should be put on been settled by the crewmem- fore vessel arrives in the States. chored in town v/ith his mustache after "mucho" absence ^ bers. Engine and Deck delegates Patrolman to see that jobs were Amendment to motion called for from New York, done. This was seconded by said disputed overtime would be inspection of pillows, too. discussed with boarding Patrol­ Sojka and approved by the crew. XXX One minute of silence for Broth­ man. Motion carried that suc­ Brother John Jellette informs us from Portland, Oregon, that ceeding crew should not sign on ers lost at sea." he and Brother Sam Foss are hospitalized after their bus had an until a delegate has checked accident en route to the pier where the Purdue Victory was all supplies placed aboaid in berthed. Of all things, John says, it happened on his birthday. preparation for the coming voy­ Well, happy birthday, John, and speedy recovery to you and Sam age. Because of shortages in while you're drydocked in the Physicians and Surgeon's Hospital, it % Xsupplies requisitioned, it was DEL VIENTO, Oct. 9 — Her­ Portland, Oregon. P.S.—Merry Christma.s and a Happy New suggested that list, with Ste­ man Callaway, Chairman; M. D. Year... Brother Wallace Hussey is still in town and keeps getting ward's permission, be shown to a> 4. aj Baxter, Secretary. Minutes of that happy item, called mail. EVELYN. Oct. 17—E. O'NeUl, the Patrolman. last meeting accepted as po.sted. Chairman: C. Mitchell, Secretary. t 4" 4^ 5- . 4. Everything was reported in good SOUTHLAND, Oct. 11—John Delegates reported some dis­ Facts Dept.—One-way fares New York to Europe aboard order by the department dele­ Harris, Chairman: A. L. Fricks, puted overtime in each of the Waterman passenger-freighters are from $200 to $285 and from three' departments. Under Good gates. Motion by Brennan, car­ Secretary. Delegates reported New York to the Far East the prices are from $400 t.o $475. and Welfare: Steward was asked ried, that members of all three that theie were no beefs in any We doubt if any brother ever made a trip as passenger on e.ny if it was possible to have a departments keep sober and of the departments. W. J. SIU ship. If any brother has, let's have the story... Brothers, stand all their watches or action (Chubby) Morris elected ship's better variety of jams and jellies. as the SIU is headed for a new year, let's all turn to in pro­ will be taken at the next meet­ delegate by acclamation. Good Motion by C. W. Field, seconded tecting our union and our jobs. And wherever you are in the ing. Motion carried that ship's and Welfai-e: It • was requested by several that all crew boys be world, look around for those LOGs—they're for your benefit. delegates are not to be inter-! that Patrolman claidfy regarding kept out of mid-.ship housing Hold those shipboard meetings, do yoiur jobs as SIU men and rupted by crewmembers when cheese dishes as substitutes in after working hours. Meeting shipmates and keep the ships clean and happy. May the New discussing * Union business with lieu of second* meats. A more observed one minute of silence in Year be prosperous, in jobs, for the SIU membership. Patrolman. |varied menu was requested. memory of departed Brothers., CUT and RUN �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Frida7; December 24, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Irate Seafarer TeDs Congressmen Member stfu English Lore, Rewarded With Robin Nantes EGA Move Will Scuttle Industry To the Editor: and six C-2s of special design. The C-3s are the Robin Hood, e^ican built ships they are able After two years of extensive named after the principle char­ to guarantee as rapid delivery search and inquiry, I finaUy acter; the Robin Gray, after (I as U.,S. shipping. This has done have found the people and places believe) the Gray Friar, a char­ much to replace the merchant for ^which the Robin Line has marine of the United States as named its ships. They are to be acter in the story, and the Robin Goodfellow, which must have the leader on the high seas. found in Howard's Pyle's "Merry been named after Robin Hood's Therefore, I urge you all, my Adventures of Robin Hood." good fellows. Robin Locksley is This subject hSs been brought named for the believed real name union brothers and seamen of other unions, to contact your up a number of times, and •is a of Robin Hood. congressmen, as I have done, to constant cause for argument. Then there . are the converted protest this ruling. It's your job Therefore I shall make it clear ships, the Robin Kirk and the as well as mine that is jeopar­ so as to end these arguments. Robin Mowbray, named for dized. There are twelve ships. Three towns in the story. I was un­ Leonard Furman C-3s, three converted carriers. able to locate any reference to Trent to explain the Robin Trent. TOWNS AND HAMLETS SO ROUND, SO FIRM, SO FULLY PACKED This leaves the C-2s. The Robin Tuxford, Robin Doncaster and Robin Kettering were named for towns mentioned in the story, and the Robin Sherwood after Sherwood Forest where Robin t • Hood stashed his loot. Maybe someone else can find out about the Robin Wentley. I hope this letter nqiakes some­ body happy. Also I hope they, appreciate it—^all my effort, I mean. It cost me a three-cent stamp, years of finding out, and; I also had to drop what I was doing to write it. (I was taking, in the slack up in Maine.) A1 Whiimer (Ed. Note: For further in­ formation on the Robin names see the -LOG of. April -16> 1948). the services of food producers and packers, ship's chandlers, The other day I. read an ar­ equipment manufacturers, rope ticle in a New York newspaper makers and many other indus­ that jolted me into action. It tries, such as shipyards, grain concerned the statement of Paul storage, coal storage, petroleiun Hoffman, director of the Euro- industries and so om pean Recovery Program, with Just picture in your mind the regards to the use of American serious unemployment problem vessels as carriers of bulk car- that would face workers in these goes^ industries. I say that I was startled to Foreign operators get away action. My home state has four­ with murder. They seriously unteen Representatives and two derman their ships to the point Senators. Each one was the re­ of endangering men's lives. cipient of a letter from me ask­ Food and quarters are abomin­ ing him to consider all the angles able, and the pay and working in the case before approving or hours arc greatly inferior to disapproving any legislation for American standards. As a conse­ the elimination of American quence, they are able to offer ships as bulk cargo carriers. cheaper freight rates. With AmThe American merchant mar­ ine has been crippled rather bad­ ly since the end of the war by continued lay-ups of ships and the unregulated sale of our "mothbaU fleet" to foreign ope­ rators. Lately there have been what amount to outright gifts" of ships to Marshall Plan coun­ tries. This may be mere scuttlebutt, but I understand that the Mari­ From Brothers on the shore time Commission is selling ships and on ships all the oceans, of .the T-2 type to foreign ope­ best wishes to all for a Merry rators for $100,000, ' whUe our Christmas and a joyous New own American operators are re­ Year have arrived in the LOG quired to pay $400,000 more for office. Greetings of the Holiday the very same type of ship. The season to the men of the SIU same applies to ships of all have been received from the fol­ types. lowing brothers and friends: Augustus H. Cottrell, George AMERICAN-MADE H. Seeberger, LeRoy Nicholas, Is this fair? American sweat Lester C. Long, H. W. Greenlee and American money built these and family. Doctor" Joel Dasch, ships. Are foreign operators to Joseph A. Spaulding, George benefit while American ship­ Reoch, Jackie (Kid) Berg, Fred Letting themselves go, cre'wmembers of the,Robin Good' owners are forced out of busi­ Barthos, Jerry Palmer, Uncle fellow answer the question, "How's the food?" Left to right: ness by this unfair competition? Otto Pruessler, Ed Larkin, Ed­ A. Jensen, FWT; J. Graves, Third Assistant; E. J. Nooney, OS; Mr. Hoffman stated, according mund Edgington, the Seafarers in V. L. Meehan, Oiler. Picture was submitted to the LOG by to the news item, that coal, for N. O. Marine Hospital, Charles John R. Jones. instance, costs $4.50 a ton more Oppenheimer, Matt Fields, Luis to ship in American ships than in foreign bottoms. I don't ques­ Ramirez. tion Mr. Hoffman's statement, Also: Paul Gonsorchik, Joe Alsince I don't know all the facts, gina, A1 Kerr, Joe Volpian, Ray angles, mostly from my back on but I wonder if he ever took Gonzales, Hank Piekutowski, Hiya Fellas: the floor, I!d say they're-drafting crew of Steel Surveyor. into consideration the severe Wherever you are I hope you the wrong sex. Best wishes, too, from the damage that will be done to our are not as cold as I am. For the Many new items never seen economy if three hundred more staff of the SEAFARERS LOG. past few days I've been wearing before are appearing in the ships are laid up. Ships, on the three sets of winter underwear. shops. Kleins' is featuring ladies average, carry crews of fifty By the end of the week Til be dresses made of spun glass. With men. That automatically puts fiap-happy. New York these past each dress you get a recording 15,000 seamen out of work. Ships few weeks is a definite mirror of of "I'll Be Seeing You In All make approximately three trips the Yuletide spirit, reflecting The Old Familiar Places." a year. Plain arithmetic gives friendship wherever you go. I Liquor stores are advertising the result that 45,000 jobs are Xll3.IlkSffivill2f saw one landlord chatting with a "what the woman of distinction immediately lost. ® ® tenant at the curbside — right is drinking." Drug stores' in­ There are approximately 200,- TQ Editor: next to the furniture. Macy is comes have boomed with the sale 000 men whose livelihood is sea-: „ speaking to Gimbel. Durocher faring. I estimate that at pres-^, to say hello and was seen dining with an umpire. of a new hair tonic, called "NoGro"—it's for bald headed men ent there are some 150,000 jobs to Jope that you boys_ have had Subway attendants are removing who want to stay bald. These a dinner on Thanksgiving that for these men; making a ratio of their shoes before kicking you same people are pushing a new four men for three jobs. I don't will compare to the one we had through the door. one thousand piece toilet set—all know just how accurate these ^he Atlantic City, Business, too, is on the up­ in one roll. figures are at present, since those ^he entire Steward Departswing. I saw a panhandler on A local slopchest dispenser has were the statistics of a year ago.'"^/"^ ^^ South Street with a hat in each introduced a new type winter However, in all probability the ke^ping^th^^^ hand. He said that business was underwear, ideal for the North I up to the SIU standard that we ratio is muchf greater now, so good that he was openipg up Atlantic. It contains no eyes, no Now, along comes an arbitrary hooks, no buttons, no zipper— ruling by a high government of- Some of the boys responsible a branch office. you just put in the rivets and As for the holiday shopping, ficial calling for the elimination j^ ^ j of 45,000 more jobs. Can you! Fletcher; Second Cook and the women are in complete com­ leave it on. I purchased "a dozen doublevisualize what happens to that faker, E. Godrery; Third Cook, mand. It isn't Christmas shop­ Louis Lowe, Messmen Stanley ping anymore it's a "counter­ head electric razors—^perfect for ratio? Johnson and Charles Renolds; revolution." The female, or bar­ the two-faced Mate. For com­ OTHERS HARMED and Utility Men James Jones, gain basement fullback, reigns pany officials I'm planning a These figures just involve ac­ and William Brown—and of Supreme. They'll ruin a $20 Christmas dinner • consisting of dress to get a dish towel. Hav­ two-way meat balls (they melt tive seamen. Merchant sTiipping course the Chief Steward. Crew of Atlanta City ing viewed the scene from all in your mouth and harden in is a large business. It requires To the Editor: •c 11 ' Everyone's On Red's List Crew Hopes Others Enjoyed |r-. 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. Christmas List, That Is your stomach), roast duck to tickle their palates (I'm leaving the feathers on). For dessert, pumpkin pie with or without micro-film. Last year they gave me a beautiful pencil to keep my overtime with—it's got an eraser at both ends. What I'll get this year, I don't know. I'm not hanging my stocking up any more. I did last year and all I got was a sum­ mons from the Board of Health. Anyway, fellas, Season's Greet­ ings." Red Campbell MOON QUERIES DON'T FAZE OLD PERCY To Ihe Editor: Brothers, I've been kidnapped, shanghaied, kicked, beat-up, held-up, held down, shot at, roll­ ed, cussed, cheated, lied to, lied about, married and divorced; so go ahead — I'm immune — keep, asking me questions about Moon Kouns! Percy Beyer �Friday, December 24. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Union's Payoff Rule Draws More Members' Comments Two Weeks Before The Mast By WILLIAM H. TRADEWELL The Royal Oak was the tanker's name, For Lake Charles she was bound, Where mosquitoes all grow oversize And bark like full gro\vn hounds. There is no Sunday or day of rest Upon the Royal Oak, A yacht-like tanker on shuttle run, And men must bear the stroke. Full speed ahead, cried Hurricane Bill, As we passed old Sandy Hook; I'll break all records on this run, I swear by the bell and book. We pay your wages and feed you well^ All else goes by the board; And if the pace is a rate that kDls, Why, men we can well afford. Below are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transportation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space to the opinions of the member­ ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both side of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. Pro: Okays Benefits Con: Hastings Veto To the Editor: To Ihe Editor: The present transportation rul­ We, the crew of the SS Hast­ ing is a step in the right direc­ ings, at, our ship board meeting tion. It's not perfect—or let us on November 20, took the follow­ say it is regrettable—in that it sometimes works a hardship ing stand on the transportation Four hours in port to empty or load. Lost to all towns and cities. on a man who makes (for ex­ rule: With gear up or stow lines below; Lost to our next of kin. ample) a short European run and It was brought out that the has to get off the ship. In this new ruling on transportation was Strong backs, weak minds are needed here. Lost to the arms of our loved ones; event, I think the individual not keeping our job security. It From these all records flow. ^A race against time to win. has a beef. was also pointed out that when However, the benefits derived a ship pays off, some men will We headed south in a torrid hell. Our tanks are filled with precious fluid from the present rule more than always get off leaving openings As from the furnace blast That turns the nation'is wheels; offset this somewhat petty draw­ for men on the beach. The crew The sweat poured down into our eyes. back. We are the power that moves the whole. of the SS Hastings, all book men, Actually, job security, in the hereby recommend that the rule Each hour and eon did last. The throne where power kneels. sense of job-permanency, does revert to its original wording: not weigh too heavily with most Men can accept transportation The burning sun shone overhead. Heat, power, lights are in our holds. seamen. The advantages are evi­ money and pile off or stay on, As we scraped and chipped our way; The keystone of our time. dent; but I want to stress the whichever they choose. Our ship now gleamed in pristine white. As we toil in heat and weariness. rule's bearing on the all-import­ 32 bookmembers And thus we-earned our pay. The subject of this rhyme. ant and burning issue of Union militancy. Today there is a ten­ SS Hastings dency for many of us to home­ Lines up, lines down, and on the run. The Royal Oak will load once more, stead ships, and to make our­ Chief Mate be on the go; And fresh crews will replace selves a nice comfortable and Two bosuns are better on the deck. The driven men on the driven ships— permanent home. Turn out the watch below. No slowdown in its pace. This attitude is worse than To the Editor: bad. It stinks. The prerequisites of the typical "homesteader" is Concerning the new transport­ his ability to "play ball" and ation ruling: I am 100 percent "sugar up to" his superiors. He against it as are about 90 percent a move would cause widespread first line of defense in the last reduces his Union to a minor of the sober, upright, ambitious To the Editor: Paul G. Hoffman, Chief of the unemployment to hundreds of war, and has served in that quantity. Any move that results brothers with whom I have EGA, is allegedly in the employ thousands of American workers, capacity in every war and eveiy in separating these characters sailed. It is ridiculous, and un­ of this government and the and bankrupt American steam­ crisis since our country was from their "home" is of positive fair. value to the Union! American people. That is what ship operators, other outfits founded. In the December 3 LOG, Does Mr. Hoffman really be­ This rule also serves a useful Brother T. White gave three we have been led to believe, but would suffer: trucking companies, and lieve that Russia is just fooling? purpose in accelerating the ro­ we are beginning to wonder. Mr. import and export firms reasons for supporting the rule: countless small concerns which Why the sudden interest in the tation of jobs. A faster turn­ 1. Turnover. Every book man Hoffman has made statements that are just'as treasonable as are dependent for their liveli­ British merchant marine and the over of jobs benefits the major­ has the same privileges with or those made by some "patriots" in hood on the American merchant fleets of other European nations? ity. without the ruling—except that Most of their ships were built All in all, I am firmly con­ without it a man has some se­ the Revolutionary War: that we marine. FIRST DEFENSE by American labor with Amer­ vinced that any move that tends curity and something to look for­ scrap our merchant fleet and to reduce the opportunities for ward to besides being replaced Mr. Hoffman seems to forget ican capital. turn the business over to foreign (as many people have) that the Mr. Hoffman's actions and men to "go company," and at in a matter of weeks. nations, particularly England. Aside from the fact that such American merchant fleet was our statements cause me to wonder the same time exposes these men 2. Homesteaders. Since when whether he is trying to get into to our educational facilities, is does the SIU discourage the the spotlight. Maybe he, too, has definitely advantageous. NEW ADDITION TO THE SIU FLEET M. Sterne practice of men keeping on their a pumpkin—under his liat. ships in order to get ahead. If William McKay newcomers find that the home­ steaders think that they own the ship all that is i-equired of the BOSUN TELLS OF newcomers is to point out anti­ To the Editor: HAPPY ENDING union acti\'ities and they will I strongly believe in the trans­ have some justification in this TO RUGGED TRIP portation rule because when a charge., I read .Scotty Aubusson's .stoiy man pays off of a ship in an TAKE ACTION in the LOG about the recent trip area other than the one he of the SS Montgomery City to icined the ship in the company 3. Company men. Is Brother the Far East with a good deal should be responsible for paying T. White not aware that officers of interest, for I was the Bosun his transpoi'tation back. too are men, union men at that. Some ships seem to have at the time. Again, if the alleged "buddy, I would like to mention the lome-steaders sailing on them buddy" activities do in any way very happy ending to the whole who really don't see tlie good provoke any infraction on the affair. The Captain, the Mate, and welfare of the transporta­ constitution of the SIU let the and all the Engineers were fired; tion rule. Having been too long newcomers take note and report while the crew were told that on one ship, they get the idea such infractions. It is his duty. they were all welcome to. stay on that by getting off they are do­ ing harm to the company. This In conclusion, oven if I am if they cared to. is siding with the shipowners. married I sui-e as hell can't The Patrolman who paid off Oiu- Union has a great fleet of afford to stay on the bcacli a the ship in New York ,did a fine ships and our fleet is gi-owing couple of weeks now and then, job. He . discovered that two evei-y year, so there is no rea-, and I doubt very seriously if any men who had log money de­ son for a man to homestead on' other married brothers can do ducted from their pay by the one. If . every man had the same the .same. I support whole­ Taken during the shakedown cnuse of the Stony Creek, Pui-ser, had never been entered idea as our Brothers of the SS heartedly the recommendation of American Tramp Shipping Development Company, newly- in the official ship's log; and in Governor Graves, who wrote an the SS Mae crew that the matter contracted ship, live Seafarers pose befwre the company's stack aU, out of eighteen logs, all but article in the LOG of November be put to a vote for a period of emblem. Left to right—John Wunderlich. Bostmx Vrettos. OS: two were finally , lifted. 26, we may as well not have a not less than thirty days. Pete Blum Chris. DM. Kneeling are unidentified AB and Wiper. Union. K. Kirstensen William K. PoweU For Cities Service you'll give your all; Turn out aU hands on deck; Now hit the ball from bell to bell Or get it in the neck. From god-forsaken outlandish docks To others of the same. As castaways on a floating jail. As pawns in the profits game. Disputes Booster ECA Proposal To Cut Cargoes Branded As .'Treason' Homesteading Out "V''i �Page Ten m< THE SEAFARERS LOG Norfolk Hospital Friday, December 24, 1948 Frlenflly Cars ill. An estimated 6,000 patients will have been admitted to the Norfolk Marine Hospital by the end of the current fiscal year in JiUy 1949. Currently und^going treatment is Seafarer John F. Kearney (above), whose recovery has been greatly aided by 12 blood transfusions from SIU Brothers. • .' Here some of Norfolk's crack nursing staff <ire grabbing a quick lunch in their own messhall. Convalescing under the competent care of the hospital's well-trained staff is SIU member Macon Welcb.. (leff). According to hospitaUxed Seafarers, the Norfolk institution is a "model example o| .what an SIU man,wants wban.he has to go into drydock for* repairs." Brother Edward Harrison (right) has shot many photos, including those on, this page, but this is his first personal' appearance in the LOG. At left is Norfolk- Port Agent Ben Bees, who accompanied Harrison on hospital tour. Dr. F. Thweatt, Jr., Norfolk's medical direc­ tor. gives a memo' to his secretary, Mrs.. Florence Taylor. Dr. Thweaft, a veteran of 20. years at sea, heads a staff of 33 medical and dental officers and a large nursing corps. ilBliW J Is hit pif' I u-' • pv- m- hm- Among the many seamen who acclaim the treatment available in Noriolk are, these two unidentified patients. Nor­ folk also maintaips two out-patient departments which last year treated nupe than 19,000. sick and iniured. Canteen clerk. It^ks over the " latMt issue of flu . SEAFAJREHS. LOG left by SI.1J repre: sentative. Union pap^ ri ^1" ways on hand for patients. kboye are some of hospital's doctors, w)^9,.,are.frifi^^ly^and undevri^ Among.,friends ..cited, by Seafarerit. Dra. Blades. J. Vv King. Alvin. Cane, and Paui E. Walker-, heed surgeon. �THE Friday, December 24, 1948 v-;>' PERSONALS SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleren Stooge Admits CS Backs CTMA Even the signatures on the were interested in sponsoring a (Cwtinued from Page I) telegram tell an interesting tale. company union, steps would have entire crew, pro-and anti-CTMA. Three men, identified as the been taken long age. Instead, signed up. CTMA Organizing Committee, Cities Service hoped to achieve The true methods of CTMA signed the telegram. Actually the two purposes through CTMA: then showed themselves. three men had no official con­ 1. By circulating CTMA Telegrams were sent to all nection with CTMA. They were pledges among the crew, the men Cities Service ships announcing crewmembers of the Winter who refused to sign would imthat 100 percent of the Winter HUl. rnediately identify themselves as Hill unlicensed crew had signed S. 4. Until Furman came aboard the being pro-SIU. These men would up with CTMA, and the crews ship, the men did nbt even know 'swiftly be weeded out before the LES AMES of the other ships should join that the CTMA existed. In fact, NLRB election was held. "Contact your father through CTMA immediately. the New York Hall. Important, one of the signatures was that of 2. By introducing a new or­ The CXMA, the "telegram then Pepe, Chief Cook, a pro-SIU man ganization into the scene at the It Because of numerous let­ went on to say, "will then peti­ who had been fired before the last minute, they hoped to sway CLAUDE DAVIS ters received from rank and tion National Labor Relations telegram was sent and who had some of the men from voting for You are asked to communicate file crewmembers riding with Mrs. Ruth Hall, Box 36, Cities Service ships, protest­ Board for prompt election." no knowledge of Furman's using the SIU in the belief that CTMA The claim that the CTMA Galveston, Texas. his name. ing the misleading and mudwould possibly do something for would petition for an election is CTMA cards for membership the Cities Service men. It it it slinging tactics of Cities FRANK PHILBIN Service's CTMA, the or­ sheer nonsense. When the tele­ were then sent to men aboard all The strategy of the company gram was sent, it was known ships, their names taken from David S. Kunian, attorney, ganizing staff of the SIU is was to wait tmtil the last minute, that CTMA could not petition or the company's official crew lists. asks you to get in touch with writing a series of articles start a new organization, weed receive recognition from the him at 49 Federal Street, Boston for the LOG, giving the true With these facts known of the out the pro-SIU men and then, NLRB as long as the SIU case CTMA's background, and its hard 10, Mass. facts of this organization. before the backers of the new was in the hands of the NLRB. to dispute tie-in with the com­ 4, 4, 4. The cowardly, perverted organization could be exposed, BILL JORDAN The SIU's entire case of peti­ pany, it is easy to see why the election would be over and minds responsible for draft­ Write to Eugene Belz, La tion and election must be dis­ CTMA came into existence. ing the truth-twisting leaf­ the SIU would be defeated. Sierra Station, Arlington, Cali­ lets attacking the SIU (see COMPANY MANEUVER posed of before any action can CTMA would then quietly go fornia. It was not interested solely our of existence. be undertaken by the NLRB on December 17, LOG for an it it X example) will no doubt get behalf of CTMA. Cities Service's in establishing itself as a com­ DIDN'T WORK CHARLES FLAHERTY great enjoyment from these union knew-this, but the dodge pany-dominated union—time was Write to John R. Chaker, SIU articles. The plan was a smooth one, was to confuse the men on the too short for this. Hail, 51 Beaver Street, New ships. If the Cities Service Company but it didn't work out according York. to schedule. The SIU, seeing the company's motive in circulating XXX JAMES TUCKER pledges, asked its supporters to Contact Martin A. Machel, SIU sign anything given them by Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New CTMA. "to seek jobs on foreign flag ves­ "You are not a member of the {Continued from Page 1) York. Moreover, the NLRB order for chosen to dispose of the com­ sels, particularly Honduran and union any longer. There are no an election was delayed and has charges. You are finished. You not yet been announced. The munist problem in the manner it Panamanian flags." HUBERT*^ LENERE Lonnie V. Hargesheimer asks has when a more direct and more In what obviously was a viola­ have violated the constitution for extra time gave the men in the democratic method is available. tion of the shipping rules, the five years and I am tired of it." Cities Service fleet time to leam No explanation was given for NMU announced that aliens with The NMU's current drive to lop the facts about the CTMA and the failure of NMU officials to war service would be given pref­ off large groups of its member­ its backgroimd. prefer charges against the com­ erence over other aliehs, even ship without benefit of constitu­ Every day that the NLRB elec­ munists for the real crime they though the latter held books in tionally required hearings is a tion announcement is delayed, SIU, A&G District have committed — the crime of good standing. Under democra­ source of considerable fear to new evidence of the hollowness iSALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. selling out the membership of the tic administration of the rotary many elements within the qnion. of* the CTMA comes forth. The Willifim Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 NMU to the government and the system of shipping, all bookmemBOSTON 276 State St. Greatly concerned over the coming days will find the men E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 shipowners, especially during the bers, regardless of their date of present turn in events are those of the Cities Service fleet barDispatcher Richmond 2-0141 late war period. entry into the union, are entitled "splinter" groups in the NMU raged by CTMA propaganda. CALVESTON 30814—23rd St. The NMU has ample ammu­ to the same job consideration. who fought long and hard, by Its campaign of distortions and Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 According to a letter from an democratic means, to help Cur­ mud slinging will be intensified, preferring charges MOBILE 1 South Lawrence SL nition for Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 against Joseph Stack and other NMU member published in last ran in his fight to oust the com­ but it is too late—the true char­ NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. CPers in the NMU who are cur­ week's LOG, many of the jobs on mies from control over the or­ acter of CTMA and its founders E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 the - Dispatcher's shipping board ganization. rently under fire, for selling out is being learned by the men of NEW YORK ...51 Beaver St. are marked "No Aliens." Their fears are based on the the Cities Service ships. Joe 'Alglna, Agent MAnover 2-2784 to the Coast Guard, WSA, RMO NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. and other government agencies. possibility that Curran's purge CTMA's last minute flurry of COMMIES IN COURT Ben R«es, Agent Phone 4-1083 Likewise, there is good reason may get out of hand and may activity is the frenzied labor of The NMU attempt to dump PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. for charges based on the Com­ eventually include all those who the doomed. the communists, without allow­ Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 (Future articles in the SEA­ SAN FRANCISCO 85 third St. munists' Wartime policy of col­ ing them to be heard by trial take issue with the NMU head. 'Steve Cardullo, Agent Dduglaa 2-5475 laboration with the ship oper­ committees, had legal Overtones. FARERS LOG will continue the Should the NMU program of SAN JUAN, PJt 252 Ponce de Leon ators. During the war — and expose of CTMA.) Curran has been ordered to purging continue these splinter Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5096 after—^the communists adopted a groups may find that they have appear in the Supreme Court of SAVANNAH 220 East Bay StCharles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 stand that prohibited use of the New York to answer charges helped create a pattern that will TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. strike—the union's most powerful that he interfered with the finally spell their own liquida­ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 and reliable weapon. union rights of his one-time ally tion. SS CLYDE L. SEAVEY WILMINGTON, Calif., Meanwhile, the real victims of in the NMU, Joseph Stack, and Will "Big Ed," AB, and Ship's 227VM Avalon Boulevard THEY CAN'T TALK HEADQUARTERS.. 61 Beaver St., N.V.C. In the light of earlier NMU two others, former Seattle Port the new policy are the rank-and- Delegate on this vessel between HAnover 2-2784 history, however, the reason for Agent Jack Smith and Leonard file membership, a large section April 30 and Sept. 5, get in SECRETARY-TREASURER the NMU's current stand in place Lamb, a member in good stand­ of which is composed of minority touch with Micky Lenehan, 1-B, Paul Hall groups who are wondering if U.S. Veterans Hospital, Kingsof the more realistic and practi­ ing. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Stack, an admitted memWbr of they are next on the list. bridge Road, New York City. cal solution of placing the com­ Lindsay Williams the communist party and - a munists on trial, in accordance ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS with constitutional methods, former union, official, and the Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler other two NMUers charged the emerges clearly. Joseph Volplan That reason is that the NMU NMU administration barred them SUP By SAL COLLS officials who are now directing from membership meetings, re­ fused to accept their union dues the purge of the CP members HONOLULU 16 Merchant SL SAN JUAN—Shipping in the York ships, the C-2 types, had Phone 8-8777 would be placed in an embar­ and deprived them of the right Port of San Juan continues to received orders from their office VORTLAND ......ill W. Burnside St rassing light because many of to obtain employment through favor the Deck Department. As in New York to discontinue tak­ Beacon 4336 them are the men who worked the union hiring hall. lUCHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. a matter of fact, for the past ing shoregang workers in San Stack said he registered for Phone 2599 with the communist party dur­ week the Deck Gang has been Juan imtil further notice. 'SAN FRANCISCO .........89 Clay St. ing the period of the sell-outs. employment Oct. 11 and'Was told getting all the gravy, with not We contacted one of the Bull UouKlas 2-8363 In effect, they would be indict­ by the Dispatcher on Dec. 1 that a single man being shipped from Line Skippers and asked him SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. ing themselves for collaborating a stopper had been placed on his Main 0290 registrhtibn. He was informed the Stewards Department. Only about this. He replied that he WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. with and upholding the policies that the order came from New four have been dispatched to did have orders to lay off hiring Terminal 4-3131 of the communists. engine jobs. • shoregangs in Puerto Rico, until Alien seamen in the NMU are York Port Agent DaVid DrumReplacements were sent to the 'such time as the New York ves­ Canadian DiBtrict one of the groups who are feel­ mond, pending charges. When no charges were filed following scows: the Hilton, Dor­ sels got back on their regular MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square ing the brunt of the latest switch by Dec. 4, Stack said he went to othy, Kathryn, and the Arlyn, all schedules, which might be from Plateau 6700—^arquette 5909 in policy. PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. In October, the NMU began Drummond, who told him the na­ Bull Line ships. The Hilton alone three weeks to a month, the At­ Phone North 1229 cutting loose a large section of tional office gave the order. Stack took practically an entire new lantic coast strike having, of PORT COLBORNE l6»> Durham St. course, upset everything. then appealed to Curran and deck force. Phone: 5591 its foreign-born membership. At As you may well imagine, they SHOREGANG SLOW challenged his right to deprive TORONTO lilA Jarvls Street that time the National Council, The shoregang for the past breathed deep sighs of relief Elcin 5719 headed by Curran, advis^ alien any member in good standing VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boushton St. seamen taken into the NMU dur­ of his right to ship through the week, in the face of so many when reassured that there would Empire 4531 Bull Line arrivals, has been un­ be plenty of shoregang work for hiring hall. VANCOUVER ..865 Hamilton St. ing the post war years that their According to Stack, Curran an­ usually slow. A rumor was all willing hands in the near Pacific 7824 shipping chances were nil and buzzing round that the New future. the best thing for them to do was swered: you to send the $50 to him at PAUL DAVIS Communicate with R. E. Davis, General Delivery, Mitchell, In­ diana. Box 51, New Burlington, Ohio 4. 4. 4. & S> A. WILBUR IRVIN ROBERT LANSDALE You are ,asked to communi­ Get in touch with Harold Guttcate with Droisen and Marcus, man, attorney, 66 Beaver Street, 285 Madison Avenue, New York New York City. 17, N. Y. Facts On CTMA Commies Get Works From NMU SIU HULLS Iti 1 14 'A M NOTICE! San Juan Shipping Favors Deck • -.1 �Pago Twelve THE SEAFARERS Friday, December 24,1S48 LOG If m0m 4 4:.' * et? tEB 00© iisaaaas pfAAOCfWlC CCWTff^l. OP VOUR OVS/M J 0«SAN«2ATlOAl ;/ \\\ B€ST COyMDITIOfiS IN AAARITIMB / 'J '^^OTARy you PON'T NAVF TO ^ SK ANVC>/\#6S BOOTS / TO SET A JOB / yoUR QROICB OF "THE vJOB YOU WANT-TANKERS, ORV CARGO , TvGS, WeeKty eENEpns IF yi>o /\Re HOSPITALI Z€P JOB TOR , EVERy, V BCOK/VIEMBER MEMBSRSHIP SUPPORTOFTHE AFL," THEAFL AAARITIMF ^ TRA-DES DBPT,-me ^ i/m.TRANSpicfjlRr ^ VAl _ UOBS ^OiL'T/M^ 65v)cW REPRESENTATION •MP THAT IS tmyrr/S TMS •vH:;.,/ i?' MOST SOtmr-AFT^R dOC3K IH MAR/T/ME • 0ties Service Tankermen If asked to, sign the petitions of the company unioili i|J4 CTMA, so that you can vote for the SlU when the NLRB elections take place. •"3 � 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 December 24, 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. 52 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES US LABOR RALLIES BEHIND SIU IN FIGHT TO KIL HOFFMAN PLAM UNIONS PRTEST SCUTTLING OF US FLEET COMMIE ISSUE STILL PROBLEM TO TORN NMU STOOGE ADMITS CS BACKS CTMA PORT BALTIMORE EXPECTS SHIPPING TO BOOM FOR A FEW MORE WEEKS NEW YORK BLAMES STORMY SEAD FOR SLUMP FRISCO BRANCH CALLS FOR MEN SLOW SHIPPING STILL PLAGUES PORT MOBILE PORT GALVESTON HAS SLOW WEEK NEW ORLEANS REPORTS SHIPPING AS'FAIR' ONTARIO ENDS YEAR'S SHIPPING SHIPPING TAKES HOLIDAY IN PORT SAVANNAH PORT WILMINGTON HUMS WITH ACTIVITY PHILLY BOWS TO CURRIER CREWMEN COUP IN VENEZUELA EXPOSES SIU CREW TO 'SHARPSHOTTERS RITES HELD FOR JAMES MILLICAN IN NEW YORK MEMBER TERMS HAWAII ARMY HOSPITAL 'SHEER PARADISE' NORFOLK HOSPITAL GIVES FRIENDLY CARE SAN JUAN SHIPPING FAVORS DECK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/24/1948 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/10f95edf275dee3d2d53ba24fb76a27f.PDF 29367178a9923359b056be91af9536ae PDF Text Text -T-ryT: LABOR SUPPORT OF SlU MOUNTS AS SHOWDOWN LOOMS ON EGA 1 The full-scale battle being waged by the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District and other sections of the maritime industry against the Hoffman scheme to halt the use of American ships in the European Recovery Progam picked up more momentum this week. Organized labor protests of the plan, which Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA would doom the jobs of thousands of American seamen and seriously weaken the national defense, continued to pour into Washington with unpreceNo. S3 NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 31. 1948 VOL. X *dented force. Little Good In CS-CTMA Combination 'In/arioas, Unfair To Ameriam Seamen' INTERNATIONAL LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS' UNION AHtiicAN' fioiiATioN or iAioi • 1710 BOOAPWAY • NEW YORK 19, N. Y. CAIll A»»MII. HOWS—NIW row . fHONEi eolUMIUf f'TNO Dec. 21, 19ij.8 By JOHNNY ARABASZ MVI» WniNWT . Indisputable facts set forth in Jast week's issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG showed conclu­ sively the tie-in between Cities Service Oil Company and CTMA, Citco Tankermen's Association. Summarized briefly, the LOG article exposed CTMA as moth­ ered by and fed by. Cities Service Oil Company. The facts proved: I 1. The "union" has no regular headquarters, using as a mailing address the offices of two lawyers in Linden, New Jersey. 2. The "union" is an overnight creation, having no elected offi­ cials, no elections, no rank and file beginning, no constitution and by-laws. 3. One of the "union's" princi­ pal organizers, David Furman, has mysterious connections with high-ranking Cities Service ex­ ecutives. 4. The "union's" organizing committee on the Winter Hill is not a legitimate set-up, but is the creation of David Furman. The men listed as the "uiiion's" organizing committee actually were not working for the CTMA. In fact, one of the names used was that of a pro-SIU man, who was fii'ed from his ship before his name was used. TWO QUESTIONS With this proof establishing beyond a doubt the common bond between company and "union," two questions should come to the mind of every man sailing Cities Service ships: 1. With Cities Service Oil Company controlling CTMA, how can any seaman expect to better the conditions of his occujpation? 2. Under what pretense can CTMA claim that its a legitimate, democratically-run union respon­ sible to Cities Service men? Question No. 1 is easily an­ swered. Cities Service men can­ not expect genuine collective bargaining through a "union" controlled by Cities Service and its lawyers. The proof is aboard every Cities Service ship today. The company's policy has never been one of benevolence. Any better­ ment of wages and working con­ ditions has come because of bet­ ter wages and conditions on Union ships and for the sole purpore of quelling any rising Union sentiment. The company, however, has (Continued on Page 11) lUlM ANTONINI rint Ylefttmlil— rUOHI« r. UiMtT MOMI* (lAltt JOiini Miiuw MAX COHEH iMAti reiNMto MVI» OINOOIS MAUr MEINMM iACM HIllU MUM'HOCMMAN. rwur xtAMn. OIAUH MIINOUl tOUIS'ltVT iOHH «. MAiTIN JMNie MATTA* . CeWM AMtlMNI ' IflDOlE NAOIM SAIVATOU NINPO tAMuii ono MEYU mUTtlM OEOMC IMIN LOUIS STUIStM NASir WANOEt CHAELIS S. 2IMMBMAN Mr. Paul Hall, Secrotary-Treaaurer, Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and ^ulf district, 51 Beaver St.. New York !{., N.Y. , Dear Brother Hall: I desire to assure you of my keen Interest in the situation which arose owinj? to the plan promulgated by EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman, to ship all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign flagships, a project v/hlch would seriously affect the welfare of the American seamen and cause widespread un­ employment and hardships. In connection with this matter, I wish to inform you that I have forwarded today the following telegrEuns to ^'resident Truman and to EGA Adminis­ trator Hoffman, v;Mch reflect the sentiments of the 1;.00,000 members of our International Union. Hon. Harry S. Truman V/hlte House, 'Washington, G.c. HAVE JUST SENT FOLLOWING WIRE TO EGA ADMIIUSTRATOR HOFFMAN. "OH BEHALF li.00,000 LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS VITALLY INTERESTED PROGRESS OP MARSHALL PLAN, RESPECTFULLY URGE THAT PROPOSAL TO 3 HIP ALL MARSHALL PLAN BULK CARGOES IN FOREIGN -PL\GSHIPS BE DISCARDED. CONSIDER IT INJURIOUS, UNFAIR TO AMERICAN SEAMEN'AND MERCHANT MARINE." RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO BRING ABOUT REJECTION OP HIS PROPOSED PLAN. INTERNATIONAL LADIES' GARMENT V/ORKERS' UNION. Paul G. Hoffman ECA, "Washington, D.G. ON BEHAIF lj.0C,000. LADIES' GAR^EN^ WORKERS VITILLY INTERESTED PROGRESS OP MARSHALL PLAN, RESPECT-. FULLY URGE THAT PROPOSAL TO .SHIP ALL MARSHALL PLAN BULK CARGOES IN POREIGIl FLAGSHIPS BE DIS­ CARDED. CONSIDER IT INJURIOUS, UNFAIR TO AMERICAN SEAMEN AND'MERCHANT MiARINE. . INTERNA'TIONAL LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS! UNIpN,_ With my best wishes for an early and favorable settlement of this pressing conflict and an ex­ pression of admiration for the fine trade union.' spirit of your membership, I beg to remain Fraternally yours, David Dubinsky • ' David Dubinsky, Prpsident,* International Ladles' Garment Workers' Union. From one of the most powerful unions in the world. The International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers Union, the above letter is typical of the support organized labor is giving the Seafarers International*Union in its fight to halt the Hoffman move to scuttle the American Merchant Marine. Letters and telegrams from organizations representing close to a million workers have registered strong protests of the move to Government officials and Congressmen. A detailed list of the unions that thus far have joined in the storm of protest by American Labor appears on pages 6, 7 and 12. Besides involving the jobs of thousands of American seamen, the Hoffman plan, which has provoked such wide-spread protest, is of considerable concern to the entire nation because it would seriously weaken the national defense. At the same time, members of both houses of Congress indi­ cated to the SIU that they will resist any attempts to scuttle the American merchant marine and will move to block the plan when the 81st Congress convenes in January. Evidence that Economic Co­ operation Administrator Paul G. Hoffman fully recognized the formidable opposition whipped up by his policy switch came last week with the announcement that the ECA chief had extended to Feb. 1 the period for ob­ servance of the rule that 59 per cent of bulk cargoes bought in this country for Marshall Plan countries are to be shipped in U. S. vessels. DOWN OR OUT The original ECA announce­ ment, made early in December, that touched off the controversy now raging stated that the 50 per cent requirement would be aban­ doned by Jan. 1, unless Amer­ ican operators met the "com­ petitive rates" of foreign ship­ pers. "When he issued the ultimatum to American shipping, Hoffman said he acted as a result of a rate differential, particularly on coal shipments, between U: S. and foreign flag shipping com­ panies. In announcing postponement of the deadline for bulk cargo ship­ ments, however, the ECA said the step was taken in view of several "new circumstances." The one-month postponement "will also permit appraisal of the underlying problems by the new Congress, when it convenes on Jan. 3, 1949," the ECA added. CLAIM RIGHT The Marshall Plan agency, nevertheless, still sticks to its original position that the plan to ditch American ships was for­ mulated within the provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1948, a section of which contains the 50-50 shipping stipulation. In reply to an SIU communi­ cation, Howard Bruce, Acting Administrator of the ECA, wrote: • "We shall of course continue to keep the shipping situation un­ der constant review, and shall endeavor fully to comply in the future as we believe we have so far done, with the purpose and intent of the law under which ECA operates." The SIU, however, has charged that the Hoffman plan is a clear violation of the law and mem­ bers of Congress appear to stand in support of this view. Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana informed the Seafarers that it is his feeling "that Mr. (Continued on Page 3) I V• �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 31, 1943 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 Hoffman's Folly By the time Economic Cooperation Administration chief Paul G. Hoffman's outrageous scheme to scuttle the U.S. merchant fleet reaches the showdown stage, as it undoubtedly will in the halls of Congress next month, Mr. Hoffman won't have a leg to stand on. Against Hoffman's one lonely argument that he could save a few bucks on shipping costs by shifting all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes to foreign flag vessels, there are a score of overwhelming reasons why his arbitrary move should be slapped down an,d slapped down hard. There is, of course, the all-important consideration that Hoffman brashly set out to violate the provisions of the Economic Assistance Act, which says that 50 per cent of the bulk cargoes for countries participating in the European Recovery Progam must, go in American bottoms. The members of Congress who wrote that provision of the law say it was their intent and purpose that Ameri­ can ships carry not less than 50 per cent of ECA cargoes. Among the other reasons why Hoffman should be told off and advised to run his agency according to the law which fathered it are several of vital concern to the entire nation. First off, there's the matter of national defense. As a leading industrialist and administrator of a nation that Only a few years back was caught with her ships down, Mr. Hoffman ought to recall that we didn't enter World War II fully prepared. But with most responsible people keenly aware of the potentialities in the present interna­ tional situation, Hoffman nevertheless is ready to throw thousands of trained American seamen—^most of whom saw the horrors of war first-hand—on the beach and their ships into the boneyard to rot. No .such calamity could happen in Great Britain, >vhere the importance of the merchant ships is apparently more deeply appreciated. In a trade treaty Britain worked out with Soviet Russia, the British very carefully pro­ These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, vided that all cargoes were to move in their own ships, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ^hey did not allow the ships of Russia—or any other heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by nation—to carry the goods while their own ships stood by. writing to them. Another argument against the vicious Hoffman plan BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. B. W. BIGGS H. SWANN concerns pork chops, for seamen. No forward-looking S. S. WILSON F. BECKER S. LE BLANC person anywhere could possibly sanction a scheme which RAY O. NOACK D. MC KINNIE >vould deprive vast numbers of American workers of F. TEIGEIRO G. MESHOVER their means of livelihood while it professed as its goal C. SIMMONS W. GARDNER A. BLAIS the raising of the world's standard of living. What kind J. CFIORRA E. DEAN of phony economics is it that takes the bread out of the R. F.. '.RAFIAT D. EOICA R. FREY inyuths of one group of workers and then claims it is J. YOUNG WM. HALL being done to help others? J. P. LAVERY S, X % Hoffman would look no more ridiculous if he went J. D. BROWN BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL out to Detroit and told the automotive industry and its R. SMITH JOHN J. GEAGAN i i » JOSEPH.E. GALLANT .workers that they were through with the Marshall Plan, NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL VIC MILAZZO that from now on the purchase of auto materials for S. C. FOREMAN NORMAN J. MOORE European recovery would be made in France—and with A. N. LIPARI X % X American taxpayers' money. HARRY J. CRONIN MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL One thing Mr. Hoffman's ill-advised plan is ac- J. DENNIS S. HAFNER F. L. SCHUQUE fcomplishing—he's playing right into the hands of the E. SOTO E. PERRY E. SMITH communists against whom the ECA was intended as a B. MALDONADO ' T. BURKE ' bulwark. The communists, who have attempted to show G. ROTZ H. W. PETERS the workers everywhere that the Marshall Plan was not O. HOWEUL J. CARDONA V. P. SALLINGS designed for their benefit, will certainly try to capitalize D. L. BRANNON H C. MURPHY on the unemployment that will stalk the American A. WARD X X t STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL waterfront, if the Hoffman plan succeeds. C. MEHL A. CASTILLO With probably not miich more than the communists G. ]VL\LONEY J. -C. BLAKE F, BIVINS . .. rooting for his success, Mr. Hoffman shouldn't be sur- L. MILLER W. HUNT r: jprised next month if the scales of justice are tipped in W. FERNHOUT R F. WiJNDT J. McNEELY favor of the American seamen and the shipping industry. D. RUSSO Men Now h The Marine Hospitals Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your wetrd. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staton Island Hospital at the fallow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pun. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. TUTWILER A. NORMAN J. GULLSTEIN D. O'ROURKE H. R. KREUTZ C. FISHER T. VELEZ J. N. WOOD M. J. LUCAS E. C. EATON N. H. LUNDQUIST I • 1| i i-: r 'I'M • t''- • \If1 GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. GIVENS V; W. WESTCOTT . I. D. HUTCHINGS r. J. j; O'CONNOR S. R. PARIS M. FOSTER M. MAYNARD XXX SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. A. C. McALPIN L. MARSH r H. R. BELL f R. ANDERSON ^ f R. FLAGLER ' ' M. PLYER j' '• , ' - 1 - I �Friday. nAcamber 3!.- !943 I THE SE A PAHEHS 10 G Page Three Fight To Save US Shipping Nears Ciimax •m. • " t ' ' . What Representatives, Senators Say Ahout Hoffman Plan Below are some of the favorable responses received in answer to prot^ting telegrams sent members of Congress by A&G Branches. The number of Congressmen and Senators who have signified their opposition to the £CA order is growing steadily. Seafarers^ their families and friends are urg^ to continue to make known to their Congressmen their opposition to the scuttling of the American Merchant Marine. (Continued from Page 1) Hoffman is acting illegally and is flouting the will of Congress." Replies received by the SIU from other members of Congress indicated that they will insist upon complete adherence to the intent of Congress when it wrote the European recovery law. Against the formidable array of opposition to the Hoffman ultimatum, few proponents havd raised a voice in support of the ECA chief. Perhaps one of the most amaz­ ing outgrowth of the ECA at­ tempt to limit the role of U. S. ships in Marshall Plan traffic is the avalanche of protest it touched off in the oi'ganized labor field. Workers in AFL, CIO and independent unions—in occupations as remote from ship­ ping as the garment trades and journalism have lined up solidly behind the SIU to prevent the proposal from going into effect. eoMMirm Excerpts from Congressmen's ASNAHAM J. Muuren •AMDM MS CMMOwr l«m DintMor. NM YMR replies to SIU protest of Hoffman plan: Rep. Olto E. Passman. (D„ La.): "Let me assure you that the liotiitt ol HeprtficentatibeK subject matter will have my earnest consideration and I will .PuIKnsfDti, 9. C. do everything in my power to protect American interests." I)eft«ater 23j 1948 ^ X X Rep. Overton Brooks (DM La.): "I am asking the Economic Co­ operation Administration for a complete written report on this subject. I assure you of my con­ tinued interest in this vitally important matter." Paul Hall, Sad'y traas. SUPPORT SIU Saafarera intarnational TJnlon XXX Scores of unions throughout Atlantic & Oulf District Sen. Herbert R. O'Connor the country have already fol­ 51 Beaver Street (DM Md.): »ew York, ^.Y. lowed the SIU's lead in vigor­ "In an effort to be" of assist­ ously protesting to President ance I have taken this matter Dear Ifr* Hell: Truman, members of Congress up with the Economic Coopera­ and to Hoffman himself. tion Administration and just as Receipt is acknowledged of your telegrain The position of the SIU, in soon as I am in receipt of a re­ of December 22nd. I am sure you will be happy to face of the ECA threat to the know that Mr. Eofftaan has decided to withhold for port I will notify you." at least thirty days putting into effect a regu­ American shipping industry, was » » lation as to discontinuing the use of domeatio clearly set forth by A&G District Rep. Hale Boggs (D.. La.): ships in connection with B.C.A. Secretai-y-Treasurer Paul Hall, at "It is my feeling that Mr. Hoff­ a recent meeting of the Greater man is acting illegally, and is Congressional intent is directly to the New York Central Trades andi flouting the will of Congress. I contrary of the proposed regulation and I am sure Labor Council. am quite certain that his matter that as soon as Congress convenes we will make that "We American seamen believe will be one of the first things evident to Itr. Rofftian. in the Marshall Plan," Hall de­ on the agenda for the approach­ Be assured of my continuing interest in clared, "and we fought for it ing Congress, and I am equally your problems. because we ai-e opposed to com­ certain that Congress will in­ munism. But we will fight sist uppn the 50 percent pro­ yours. against any proposal which • vision regardless "of the type of threatens the working conditions cargoes." and the livelihood of American XXX workers. APRAH^ J. MtJLTBR Rep. W. Kingsland Macy "Not only wUl this proposal (R., N.Y.): destroy the livelihood of Amer­ "Of course, I am in agreement ican workers but it will also seri­ with you as to the desirability AJkifgu of using our own ships to the ously injure our national de­ fense," Hall told the CuUIlcil maximum." Rep. Henry D. Larcade (D.. La.): been glad to communicate with continue to do what 1 can in this delegates. XXX Rep. James J. Murphy (D., N.Y.): "You may be assured that I ECA officials in Senator's name connection." The A&G official was blunt "I am fully in accord with shall do everything in my pow­ urging use of American ships in and to the point as he spoke of X X X your protest against Paul Hoff­ er to have American ships sending Marshall . Plan cargoes Bruce Tucker, Administrator As­ consequences, should the Hoff­ man's decision and will do all utilized to the fullest extent by abroad." sistant to Sen. Russell B. man plan succeed and force the in my power after Jan. S to. the Economic Cooperation Ad­ union's hand. Long (D.. La.): XXX see that ^he Marshall Plan's ministration." "We warn Hoffman," he said, "Because of Senator-Elect Rep. Sol Bloom (D., N.Y.): original program of shipping 50 "that this order will result in a "Let me assui-e you that the Long's deep interest in the XXX percent of bulk and general car­ Lennan Anderson, Administra­ matter in which you are inter­ American Merchant seamen, you strike which will tie up all Mar­ goes is carried out." tive Assistant to Sen. Rich­ ested is receiving my most care­ can feel sure that when your shall Plan cargo. We don't want ful attention and consideration." telegram is brought to his at­ to strike, but I assure you we ard B. Russell (D» Ga.): XXX Rep. John J. Rooney- (D.. NtY.): tention he will communicate with will If Hoffman -goes through "Your telegram received in Rep. Schuyler Bland (R.. Va.): "Heartily agree with yoixr absence of Senator Russell. Have "I have been doing and shall the President in their behalf." with his program." stand protesting proposal Econ­ omic Cooperation Administration that all bulk cargoes sent un­ der Marshall Plan move in for­ eign ships. Shall do everything possible (to) block adoption of such a dangerous move, and have wired Paul G. Hoffman, Administrator, strongly .urging Moran Towing and Transporta­ yeai's old. Cost of conversion the rejection of such a proposal." A proposal for a merchant register. Others are: Great Brimarine of the air has come from tain 40, Canada 37, Honduras 19. tion Company. The main point was roughly estimated at from XXX of opei-ations will be Houston, ten to twelve million dollars. XXX Rep. Prince H. Preston (D.. Ga.): Representative Kennedy of Mas­ The United States government with a branch in New Orleans. The Congressman XXX "Unless sentiment has changed sachusetts. XXX considerably it is unlikely that wants to have a law enacted to is considering the sale of some Sign of the Times: The Amer­ of" freight pre-war American ships to Italy The Waterman Steamship Cor­ ican Institute of Marine Under­ the E.C.A. law will be amended encourage a fleet planes big enough for peacetime for use in carrying Italian emi­ poration has moved into its new writers has announced the eli­ to eliminate the fifty percent cargo provision. I will certainly commercial uses and for an grants to South America. Italy quarters, a sixteen-story office mination of a clause in marine oppose any effort to amend it auxiliai-y defense in time of war. missed out in an earlier attempt building at 61 St. Joseph Street, policies covering loss or damage Kennedy's idea sprang from his to buy U, S. ships when her bids Mobile, Alabama. The building •to vessels by atomic fission. along this line." observations of the Berlin air lift. submitted were too low. Italy is is occupied entirely by the Wat­ XXX XXX planning to send 400,000 emi­ erman Corporation and its sub­ Sen. A. Willis Robertson XXX Application has been made for grants to South America to re­ sidiaries. More than half of Greek(D., Va.): the construction of a bridge lieve Italy of over population. owned ship tonnage is registered : X X X "Will bear in mind the strong across the Narrows, the stretch Operation of the Matson liner objection of your union to the under foreign flags. While 246 XXX of water between Brooklyn and proposed policy of the ECA... ships of 1,363,000 gross tons are Part of the floating equipment Monterey by the American Staten Island in New York har­ I recognize the importance of sailing under the. flags of at least to be used in transporting crude President Lines is being con­ maintaining an American mer­ five nations, 265 ships of 1,202,- oil from points in the Gulf of sidered by the company. The bor. The proposed bridge will chant marine for defense and 000 .gross tons are of. Greek Mexico to terminals ashore under company feels that i-econditioning be a concrete and steel structure other needs and I shall devote registry. Panama, with 145 ves­ the set-up proposed by the newly of the ship could add about four­ having a horizontal clearance of my best efforts toward that sels, leads the list of countries formed Offshore Oil Transport teen years to the vessel's life. 237 feet at the center of the with Greek-owned ships under Company will be provided by The Monterey is now seventeen main span. end." of tbt fHnitebi^tateo C ij -.'i ,i •'.1 :| �THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag* Four Savannah Sees Rise In Shipping With New Year Friday. December 31, 1948 ATTENDING UNION EDUCATION SESSION IN NEW YORK New York Sails Along At Fair By E. M. BRYANT By JOE ALGINA NEW. YORK — The holiday : SAVANJNTAH—The next vessel week in this port saw shipping scheduled to arrive in this port continue at a fair . clip with for payoff is the SS Southport, green ticket deckmen finding South Atlantic Steamship Com­ good post-Christmas job ship­ pany. There may be other, un­ ping on the board. Men holding scheduled jobs popping in before green .tickets have a good se­ her, of course, so we'll be on the lection of ships and runs wait­ alert. ing for them in this cold port. After the Southport, we have What with a good number of five more vessels already slated men keeping their toes warm at for arrival here in January. All honje, not much has taken place in all, then, things look pretty here during the past week. .Ships good for the next month. are coming and going, most of A couple of changes caused a them in ship-shape SIU style.' revision of the port's hospital The majority of the crews have list, with the following Brothers their ships in good shape and ; now receiving treatment in the offer the Patrolmen easy times The SIU's educational program is now in full swing at the New York Branch, with the at the payoffs. local marine hospital: A. C. McAlpin, L. Barsh, H. R. Brothers gathering twice a week to take part in the discussions dealing with matters of Union Among the ships hitting New Bell, R. Anderson, R. Flagler, interest. Photo above shows a section of the group present at one of the recent sessions. All York in time to see the Great hands are urged to attend the meetings, which are held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. and M. Plyer. White Way in its holiday wrap­ pings are: Evelyn, Kathryn, NICE WORK Emilia, Bull; Colabee, AmericanHawaiian; Seatrains Havana and Elbow grease, paint and some New Jersey; Hastings, Water­ local enthusiasm are doing won­ ders to our Hall here. The place By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER to convey their thanks, through |ing the nation's maritime work­ man; Marine Star, Robin; Sanis really shaping up nicely. It the medium of the LOG, to all ers as we enter the New Year, ford B. Dole, Metro Petroleum; PHILADELPHIA — There was the fund contributors. And I'm it is essential that every Sea­ Sea Trader, Sea Trade Corpo­ is beginning to look more like something we can be proud of. a pre-Christmas lull in shipping doing that very thing right farer lend his voice to the pro­ ration, Irvin S. Cobb, South At­ And the Brothers will find it a in the port last week but the here. Many thanks, to all. tests already made. Write or lantic. HEADIN' OUT lot more comfortable than it was post-holiday period promises to During the past week I at­ telegraph your Senators . and be fairly bright. Three payoffs In addition to handling a before. tended a meeting of the Phila­ Representatives and tell them are already scheduled for the heavy niunber of in-transit ships, We hope that the final'^ touches delphia Port Council of the AFL what this scheme will mean, if days immediately ahead. most of which called for re­ will be applied before the time Maritime Trades Department, it is allowed to succeed. placements, we signed on the All hands in this port enjoyed rolls around for the new Port where further action was taken The cold weather really has I Evelyn, Kathryn, Emilia, Colaa mighty fine holiday. Those of Agent to take over next month. to help defeat the vii'ious Hoff­ wrapped itself around this town bee, Seatrains Havana and New our Brothers on the beach who man plan that would virtually and the boys are peering south­ Discussion is still brisk on the Jersey, Irvin S. Cobb, Robin were a bit hard up got a lift dump the American merchant ward out of tearing eyes. Me subject of the transportation Lqcksley, Robin. rule. We keep telling all hands from the proceeds of the local marine and throw thousands of too. Oh, Florida, how we'd like All ships got away in good that the LOG Editor is still ac­ Christmas fund. The fund was American seamen out of jobs. to be on the way to you. style and will undoubtedly see cepting letters setting forth all started sometime the early part PROBLEM NO. 1 That's about it for the time the New Year in while out on of the month and kept mounting views. Whether you for it or Since this proposal by the being. Next week, more as us­ the ocean. Maybe they'll be the' right on up to the holiday. against it, you ought to drop a ECA Administrator is one of ual. Meanwhile, a very Happy happiest guys come the morning It proved to be a very worth­ note to the LOG. the biggest problems confront- New Year to you all. after. while project because the boys Among those on the beach for who were beneficiaries expressed the holiday season are the fol­ their deep appreciation to all lowing Seafarers: for making their holiday a bit w: Stall, E. J. Jordan, J. Mon- brighter. teverde, J. L. Sikes and T. MusAny crewmember found pilfering ship's gear is subject to < CONTRIBUTORS greve. charges by the membership of the SIU. To these Brothers and to all Crews of all SlU-contracted ships are reminded that in Among those deserving of By FRENCHY MICHELET the pthers in all ports and aboard mention are the following don­ line with SIU policy, anyone caught walking off a vessel with the ships at sea, we send our ors who contributed the sums SAN FRANCISCO-^The ship­ ship's gear, such as linen, food and equipment, is to have ping boom here continues in full very best wishes for a Happy specified: charges placed against him by the ship's delegates and crew. strength. Jobs are corning in so New Year. The SIU fought too hard for the high quality of equip­ SS Daniel Lownsdale crew, ment and food aboard ships to allow any irresponsible char­ $10.00; Dec. 1 membership meet­ fast a man doesn't even' have acters to jeopardize the union's gains. Although the amount of ing, $26.00; SS Edith crew, time to set his seabag down. All gear disappearing from SIU ships is the lowest in the industry, $15.00; Charley Nangle, $2.00; you have to do is stick your pilfering on'SIU ships must be wiped out completely. A. B. Smith, $1.00; F. J. Richer- head in the door of the Hall Travel Note— and you're on your way~ to a son, $1.00; SS Arlyn crew, $15.00; PHILADELPHIA—The foUow- J. George, $1.00; B. Zagorda, ship. ing communication was received $5.00; SS Nathaniel Currier With this staggering pace to on a postal card at the PhiUy Jcrew, $73.00; F. Ploppert, $5.00; maintain, the holidays foimd the Hall one morning a week or so F. Van Vynck, $5.00; J. Abra- harassed officials in anything but ago: hamsen, $2.00; Dec. 15 member­ a festive mood. Manpower is "I should like to travel to ship meeting, $36.50; Stark and our number one and only prob­ Africa and South America. Can Goldstein, $50.00, and Mrs. Son- lem. We no sooner scrape up a By EARL SHEPPARD . - crew for one scow in Seattle you get together a crowd of men ia Mitch, $10.00. who would be willing to travd? I have been asked by the men then one pays off in Wilmington. NEW ORLEANS — Shipping as well as numerous other Bro­ Any rated man on the East or here in the Port of New Orleans thers from Yankee-land, and: I have no money. I can travel Gulf coasts who can afford to at your expense entirely." they have vowed to home­ pay his way out here will find a continues good and, unless some stead the sunny runs until ole' This message bore the send­ job waiting for him on arrival. unforseen lull comes along, we Sol agrees to cast his warm iip er's signature and home address, expect to continue having smooth yonder once more. which is right here in Philadel­ Every member making a ALL AT S^A phia. I'm hoping the Editor will donation to the Union for sailing out of the Crescent City. The Brothers whom we have So fast and furiously are we One fly in the soup is that talked to around here are gen­ print it and maybe at the same any purpose should receive time figure out a way of help­ an olEficial receipt bearing shipping men out that we haven't Alcoa keeps on laying up all erally in favor of the Transpor­ ing a guy- who wants to roam the amount of the contribu­ even been able to hold a meet­ her Liberties—the last two hav­ tation Rider remaining as is. It is as bad as the writer of this note tion and the purpose for ing for there just wouldn't ing hit the boneyard during the the opinion of most of them that be anyone .around to attend. past two weeks. If all the re­ the rider protects the interests does. which it was made. Anybody that looks like ports we hear are true, this of the membership as a whole,' I guess the next thing we'll If a Union official to whom be getting is a request for baby contribution is given does an SIU man finds himself out should mark the end of Alcoa's though it could on rare occa­ sitters, or maybe an invitation not make out a receipt for on a ship in short order. Liberties. sions work a temporary hardship' No let-up is in sight, either. The snow-birds are still arriv­ on a few brothers—but, as a to escort some wealthy widow to the money, the matter should the African jungle — something immediately be referred to There are still several new Wat­ ing here, and it can be well whole is a very good rider and I'd never submit to the LOG. Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ erman ships that are going to understood, what with twenty- should remain as is. • I'd be too busy packing my gear surer. SIU, 51 Beaver Street, take crews from this coast. So two inches of snow in the hin- Brothers around here are the manpower situation will re­ ter lands up No'th, we are showing a great interest in the' for that particular assignment New York 4. N. Y. myself. In advising the Secretary- main critical for quite some time. keeping our eyes scanning the general election this year, and We all from this coast wish skies for whole flocks of 'em. are showing it by turning in a But it's not every day that we Treasurer of such transac­ Yep, we've seen Frenchy Ruf, long vote. In fact, voting in the' get a note like the one quoted tions, members should state the Brothers everywhere the. very Big Bill Brown, Rocky Benson, Port of New Orleans could very above. the name of the official and best for the New Year. Excuse us, please. A guy just Carl T. Palmequist, F..^Peredne, easily double that of last year,^ the port where the money Ray Oateif popped in to register. He's prac­ Scotty Malloy, Lorah" Harris, and last year's vote set a newwas tendered. (Ed. NiOtei Anyway, it was Blackie Bridges and Tony Pisani, record for this port. tically aboard ship now. darn nice of the guy to ask.) Post-Holiday Prospects Bright For Phllly West Coast Job Boom Continuos WARNING TO PILFERERS The Patrolman Says Shipping Good In New Orleans, Is Expected To Stay That Way Get A Reeelpt �Friday, December 31. 1948 THE SEAFARERS Page Fire LOG MEMBERSBIP SPEAKS Frenchy Surrenders; Claims Spurlock's Book Just Ain't To the Editor: use to rip one another up the back. - Then I popped the question: "Who is she?" Like the lamb in the wake of the slaughter-house goat, I followed that wicked old sinner toi the doom. These lines in her face were but avarice and greed, her lips hid the tongue of a shrew, and, her eyes had grown great with prying into other people's affairs. I have done my level best to give Brother Spurlock an ex­ planation of the fate of his (?) Boswell's "Life of Johnson." If he cannot understand it, I am afraid that I must have recourse to the text: "I have given him an explanation; I cannot provide him with an understanding!'.' Frenchy Michelet Because I feel full of the milk of human kindness and the spirit of the Yuletide, as well as a mess of catfish cooked in the inimitable manner peculiar to that acknowledged master of the culinai-y, Brother Michelet, I am going to alter the habit of a lifetime and tell Homer Spurlock what happened to that beatup old book that he—was beefing about in the LOG a few issues back, for today my cup runneth over and I would be at peace with all mankind. Were I an honest man, I would have returned the book to the American Merchant Marine Li­ brary Assn. in the first place, because, according to the flysheet, that's the people Brother Spurlock swiped it from orig­ inally anyway. But my wellknown humanitarianism trium­ To the Editor: phed over my native honesty, and I gave it to Shuler so that I was very much surprised and he might learn his letters and not a little hurt to read in the perhaps eventually even get hep November 26th issue of the SEA­ enough to puzzle out a few re- FARER'S LOG the article which cipds in one of the simpler cook stated that my place of business, the Pennsylvania Bar, was accused books. However, I've got a beef with by one of the SIU members of this guy. Spurlock myself, for "dumping the LOGs in the grwhile I am prepared to admit bage can as soon as they arrive." that he's an artist of no mean I wish to state here in this let­ abilities, I maintain that the ter that that statement is not guy don't know any more about true. The SEAFARERS LOGs depicting character than Shuler knows about cooking. When I first stumbled into Puerto Rico a few summers ago, I was immediately struck by an intriguing portrait of a brood­ ing girl hanging on the after bulkhead of Sal Coil's office. To the Editor: Ah; what a dish she was! She had full, pouting lips like vmto While reading the SEAFAR­ those that adorn those mysterious ERS LOG of Friday, November Coptic darlings who frequent the 12, 1948, I happened to notice choicer flesh marts of the lower in the feature "Seafarer Sam reaches of the Nile. Her eyes Says" that the new transporta­ Were great brown pools that tion ride is up for re-examina­ promised to drown sorrows that tion by the membership. could swim eVen better than There is one transportation mine, and the lines of her face item X would like to bring to suggested that she could re­ light and try and have clarified. solve the very riddle of the It involves an experience on my last ship—an Isthmian scow. Sphinx itself. I joined this vessel, the Steel PATRON OF THE ARTS Rover, in New Orleans, signed I immediately sought out the coastwise articles, and later artist, who proved to be none payed off in New York. We other than the versatile Homer then signed foreign articles and Spurlock, and . I was loud, if not made a four months trip to In­ lucid, in my praise. I prated dia. When we returned we paid learnedly of chiaroscure, linear off in New Orleans; but were delineation, and all the other not paid transportation (even two-bit words that these daubers though the port of signing on was New York). These articles read. Port of engagement—and Found Baltimore of course I was first engaged in New Orleans. Hospital Staff Some of the crew collected Attentive, Kind transportation, but only the ones who came on in New York. To the Editor: I think there should be some Please permit me enough discussion on this point and if space in the LOG' to thank the possible changed to the port of doctors and nurses out at the signing the foreign articles. Baltimore Marine Hospital for Thanks a million for sending the kind attention and service the LOG to my home address. given to me while I was dryJames C. Mitchell docked there recently. (Ed. Note: This ship was Any of our brothers who may paid off correctly, as the port need hospitalization will never of engagement, not the port regret turning in there. of signing articles, determines eligibility for transportation.) F. P. Jeffords KEEPING A HEAD UP Seafarer Bill Jones demonstrates the correct manner for cleaning a fire on a coal-burning Lakes ship, the John W. Davis. Brother Jones has put his shovel aside and is now attending Michigan State College. BarOwner Answers'Dumping Logs'Charge Member Inquires As To Procedure At Ship's Payoff which are sent to my place of business each week are very popular with my customers and have a special place on my show­ case at the back of the bar, where .they are always put as soon as they arrive, and where they are always cheerfully given to anyone who wishes pne. Having been a seaman and union man myself, several years ago, I- respect all linion literature, I respect seamens' imions, and what they stand for, and what they are fighting for.- As I rely a good part on patronage by SIU men, it is inconceivable that I would do such a thing. A man does .not kill the goose that lays the golden egg. For a long time now, I have been a friend of members of the SIU, especially when the men are on the beach. I have rooms which they rent and live in. I have lent them money, I have let them live • in my rooms, when they had no money. In closing, Mr. Editor, I wish to say that my policy has always been to be as com-teous as pos­ sible to all my customers, to aid them if I can, to satisfy them, to make them comfortable and happy while on my premises. I shall continue to adhere to this policy. Sam Chago Pennsylvania Bar San Juan Shipmates Miss Pal Honeymooning In Sunny Tampa To the Editor: r We will be very much obliged if,you would print the following in the next issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Even though it has only been a few days since Brother Frank Bose, Chief Electrician, has left us, we already miss him a great deal. All we know is that he retired his book and went honeymooning to Tampa, Florida, but we don't exactly know whether he is com­ ing back or not. We figure he is enjoying his honeymoon. ' DUCKED FLAKES Mr. and Mrs. Bose sure will be happy to hear that they dodged the snow of Dec. 15 and Dec! 19. We're sorry to advise Frank that we haven't received any word from the "Rock." Neither Lin­ coln or Tommy Murray has' let us know anything so far. The better for us if we don't hear anything about it because then we wUl be sure that you'll come ' back to New York, : get your book out of retirement and • ship out again to that unforgetable "Rock," where the sun­ shine is waiting for you. But just the "sunshine"—don't get us wrong. As a matter of fact, we will wait for the Hilton and find, out the score. So keep in touch with us, Frank. Meanwhile, we wish both of you — Mr. and Mrs. Bose -7- a Merry Christmas, a Happy fTew Year and a wonderful hoheynioon. Ralph 'V. Orliz ' Dominick Darrigo SCENE IN THE PORT OF MANILA : -• r .- This phoio of czewmembers aboard Ihe SS Queens Vielory. an Isthmian scow, was taken by Ludovico (Manila Watch) Agulto, when the vessel docked at pier 13 a couple of weeks ago. Representing all three departments the men pictured are Pete Vorke, Chuck Gladhill, Mar­ cel Rialland, Fred Loplanta, Clinton Webb, D. Moller and H. Hancock. They were standing watches when Agulto boarded the ship. Most of the crew were ashore seeing the sights at the time. Agulto says the Queens Victory Seafarers were interested to hear about the signing of the nevr Isthmian contract. He, of course, distributed the latest copies of the SEAFARERS LOG to the crew, as is his custom whenever an SIU vessel hits the Pacific port. . •'I �Paoe Six THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORjajiia trs ASSOCIATION LOG 1 Weoa^ «itK AMERICAN «OCRATION frWM Ubor PniidtMt 2^^ • rtrlkLf®-' SCenCTAMV-TMIAl JAMU A. fUrrAIMC. M lOCAl M. ^AtAtOtNT MMOM A. WOWMWAIAMT. tV L«tJI». t 7iA«T vicc pnesiocNT • A. AAewtrr. AirraauAA. KA« •KCANO VICC^FACSIOINT TWO*. J. owmukH. >*M«*Vll.Lt. • TMIRO VtCC.MtStDKNT niANN c. aHtA, aim*, «o«t AliplO Ol a! > LaiB-' onoANixao < "^.' 1440 '""..NH- MPioer INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRCSIOENt NATHAN WBirrHKIMin . . •*• «*UT ITTM tT.. H V CIMCk* •••?•?.• 4^^ J" r^ft l*^CI>^ttfn« ••s. ail. 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H. «• eAHUCb J. mtitmt. eAakAMSk CAne December 23, 191|B •KVtNTH VtCf-entatDENT tewARD * eNAt. p»«iu»eii«4iA. e*. l^OCAL 8^4 ^SSS, icllann VMSRIS^ p*"»» ?»«• S3i „ Toiv ""SlsSss^ E,ece»toer IS COVJHO*- 1940 |4Ns OF rx> '•®»2a ' V o» *^«*»Lesn ^O, Tf*-"' HtV< o.» .flUf • v(«S< -RBATA'**' •/ '<A -^Oo * QJI JAUH t otANt 1940 JOHNSON Alnelotl^ ^ ^"'wAy. «Bd Meier «»e«proy.„o# America ^ BAKERY AMD CONFECTIOMERV WORKERS' LOCAL UMIOM hO. 10 -t TWlMlir 1?' 4 ANtUeied ftl Bp AmencQn Fed« Kew terk State F Albany Central .<P-A «0N£ *"•13 «iid •»v -~-Z>' ^,o. ••'•Won 0/1., Aifij/g, am^ .. "O'loo -» - '""ca rofir •".JY. So. bl%l ^e ee ma rU"-" / , to*** ^ «la«i ii:6 WMBA flie 8IW i» i ;5S to * .T 1 5' $V PP i ^ ^ Ls s f a «• i J/ £ %^n M«.a^ M •5V,„ •* • •V'...^-* : r--'- r' - -' :ir;\>«;ji^,."- . -• • V.-.. • vl- ;.'W- r v.-.-sf"'- - : •,'-1 -:'5* - ft, - IStC' / #'/,^' 1/ > �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS 1,/r Legion Crew Returning From Run Wanderlust Is A Woman By C. A. NISLEIN I know not what the end may bring, For I want not to go, but must— I'm cursed by a restless "love, I love "Lady Wanderlust." \k- I iV^^, • •:?"•: ' " '• fi' . •jv" '• v.' .:•• A?*' Friday. December 31. 1948* LOG And I know: You're wild as a west wind roaring. Round the seaways of the world. Fast as a Yanlcee-clipper ship Neath a free-man's flag xmfurled. .. A scheming nymph of man's destruction Whose soul is all you're after. Once gaining this, it's cast aside, A playtoy of your laughter. With poison on your red, red lips. For men who are fools alone. For having kissed the tempting tips. Their souls are not their own. To look into your eyes is madness. To accept your challenge, pain. For you'll send the fool around the world. His search forever vain. And you'll taunt him, haimt him, onward, Down the tarantelle of years. You'll break his heart a thousand times And burn his eyes with tears. Still yet, I wonder: When the weary soul within me Can no longer bear this life. And my body, beaten, battered Can no more fight the strife. Will you look with scorn upon me. This man whom you saw fit to rule? And laugh, and send me hellward. Another wandering fool? Or will you take me gently to you. Rest my head upon- your breast. And give to me, the love I've searched for, ' North, East, South and West. MYSTERY IN SAN JUAN To the Editor: The Legion Victory left New York December 10, destined for New Orleans to lay-up. To most of us, gathered by the "senti­ ments expressed in the mess- HEADING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 1 m. iiO IWli iii llfi giisssis? iSSSil WMmi City of Alma crewmembers perched on deck squint questioningly into the camera. Ship made a run to the Far East and hit the States in time for the crew to celebrate Christmas and New Year's in-the States. The men are, back row, left to right—Jack O'Brien, Pete Pedersen, Whity Palmer, Chico Miniez, Joe Duha; middle row—Swede Berglund, Ed Calahan, John Robson, Howard Moxil, Eaton; front row— Bernie Friedman, Barney Barnes, Ronald Burton. Dinner In New Orleans Made Real Thanksgiving: Gardner To the Editor: On Thanksgiving Day here in New Orleans there was quite a number of brothers on the beach who enjoyed a Thanksgiving in the best tradition of the day, even though they were far from To the Editor: / I ft vJ •////•'. • IV \ .'A <SL ||9S>t*KW l.i«Hr This sketch is the subject of a lot of speculation down in San Juan. No one knows who the artist is. The particular idece of art was found under -the door by the Dispatcher as he opened the hall one recent morning. Anyway it was sub­ mitted to the LOG. which is printing it herewith in the hope that it will bring joy to a group of Seafarers somewhere— perhaps the Waterman Morning Light crewmembers. iff ili IIP Dorothy Grew Asks Information On 60-Day Rule Vt.y' 'kf!/J/ 'fW room during the - trip, the best feature of this run was the fact that the ship was going one way and therefore we woulc get transportation money. I'll ex­ plain. We the undersigned members of the crew of the SS Dorothy would appreciate clarification of Shipping Rule No. 35, Section C, which pertains to the sixty day continuous employment or one round trip for Permitmen. We were told in the Philadel­ phia Hall that Permitmen on coastwise vessels were allowed to stay the full sixty days without being pulled off, inasmuch as the trips are only for a period of four to five weeks. ^ In Baltimore Permitmen have been pulled off the ships regard­ less of the len^h of the trip. We do not think this is right because it is so very hard for a permitmen to ship but. Clarification of this rule will end much misimderstanding among coastwise and near-by foreign trips. 21 crewmembers SS Dorothy (Ed. Note: The intention of the rule is to aiUow all men at least sixty days on the ship. If a voyage ends sho^ of the sixty days, the permitman may' stay aboard for another trip.) home and, in many cases, al­ most broke. Thanks to the dinner spread in the Seafarers' New Orleans Hall, members of the SIU were able to observe the holiday in true festive • fashion. On the main floor of the Hall, the program started at 1 P.M. with a blessing given by a local priest. The gang then turned to on the dinner, which included the finest roast turkey and ham with all the trimmings, plus an unlimited supply of beer. The affair was a gay one. De­ spite all the beer at the bro­ thers' disposal there was no per­ forming. We know that many of the brothers would have been eating hamburgers for dinner, a fact which added to the spirit of the-occasion. A few of the n)en who ' got on in New York lived' in the South 'and were planning to spend the holidays home, and quite a few of the North coun­ try boys planned to ship out from New Orleans. So what hap­ pens when we arrive in N.O., but Isthmian hands oqt a rail­ road ticket to all. Naturally this causes us a little inconvenience, and a change of plans. Reluctantly we accept the tic­ ket, and prepare to face the cold blasts, of New York again. Now. this is nobody's fault, for the new contract with Isthmian stip­ ulates they can give us railroad tickets, first class, or the cash equivalent thereof. ROUGH EXPERIENCE Few of us though, would ride to New York on a sleeper which takes about 40 hours, preferring the streamliner which takes 28 hours or the bus which takes about 38. I want' to say now that I'm writing this letter pure­ ly as an experience, without brickbats for anyone, "but most of you brothers can appreciate the. following items. Meals for Dreakfast range from $1.10 to $1.75, an extra cup of coffee costs $.30. Diiuier $1.50 to $2.75, supper, if you're hungry, same price as dinner, and if you don't mind the expense you'll go the whole hog if you want to fill up. While playing cards with some of the gang I absent-mindedly ordered a ham sandwich. $1.50, the solemn-faced waiter says. And, brother, what was in be­ tween the slices would cost too much for caviar in the same portion. The employees of this train (Louisville & Nashville Rail­ road) were courteous, if businessike. They have no easy job to ae sure, seeing that they have to please such an odd assort­ ment of humanity^ - and they have to depend to an extent on gratuities to get along. But nei­ ther the service or the train ride, is worth what they charged for meals. To pass from this, one can buy liquor (small bottles of bourbon), or carry your own. The only reservation to drinking is not to act like you're on a lost weekend. In conclusion, I want to say that they were a fine bunch of men on this run, which was signal for the teamwork dis­ played in the Deck gang, and harmony in aU departments. John J. Flynn UNTIRING EFFORTS Chief credit for the fine party must go to Brother Bull Sheppard, our agent. It was by his untiring efforts that the affair went off so well. I am sure that he must feel very proud and happy for this event which meant so much to the brothers on the beach. The party involved a lot of extra work for the officials, but we know they were just as happy about it as anyone else. This was a fine example bf the fact that the leadership of the SIU is always enterprising. They are always looking for ways to improve conditions for the membership, not only on board ship, but" on the beach as well. Here again Brother Sheppard has shown himself to be right on the baH. James Gardner freetln Holiday Greetings from the men on the ships and -ashore are still arriving in the LOG office. Some of the brothers and friends of the Union who wish the best of the season to the members of the SIU ar.e: Seafarers in Staten Island Ma­ rine Hospital, Jewell Kelley of the 219 Club, Angel Rodriguez and the Baltore crew. Jack Shrimpton, Seymour Heinfling, Labor League for Political Edu­ cation (APL), James Purcellj Red Campbell, an anonymous booster of the LOGj crew of the Marine Arrow, Stan Babrowskl. -,5^1 �Friday, December 31, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Two Opposing Viewpoints On Union's Payoff Ruling Below axe letters from the membership giving their views on the . Union transportation rule. In line with , the SIU policy of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space to the .opinions of the member­ ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to lake transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at u port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in eases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. LOG Page Nine Efficiency, Well-informed Members Reason SIU Sets Pace, Member Says To the Editor: as the most efficient of the mari­ time unions—and I think a Un­ ion's efficiency is measured by what it does for the guj-^s who belong. to it. There are several good rea­ sonswhy we Seafarers can boast of an efficient Union. In my opinion the reasons are these:KNOW SCORE First of all, our membership knows what's going on. We're probably the best-informed mem­ bership on the waterfront. We have a Union newspaper that's devoted solely to matters of in­ terest to the seamen in our un­ ion. As a matter of fact, not only Seafarers find it the most readable maritime paper, but I've met lots of guys from other unions who read our paper in preference to their own every I've been promising myself time. that I'd write a letter to the Another reason for our sound LOG for a long time to .say some position is that we stick to our of the things that I've been policy of making our Union thinking about. At last I got work for the economic better­ around to it. ment of our membership. -We From what I've seen of de­ haven't wasted any of our velopments in the maritime field, strength on struggles between and I have been watching them different factions and we don't pretty closely, I'd say we of go in foi- political action as an the SIU have been doing okay. organization. I can't help making compari­ A third reason is our strike sons between our SIU and other efficiency. We've been in some outfits, when 1 read what's go­ tough beefs—tough and import­ ing on. The conclusions I've ant. But none of them have been drawn make me feel damned prolonged. We've been able to To the Editor: To the Editor: sure I've been making a good wind them up quickly. Short and sweet beefs certainly means The recently adopted trans­ There was a meeting held investment every time I pay my dues. we're on the ball in this de­ aboard the SS Arizpa recently portation rule calling for men to All around, the SIU stands out partment. and the most important topic take their transportation money discussed was the new ruling COMPETENCE COUNTS and quit their ship when the concerning transportation. My last reason, but not the vessel pays off in a port other With the exception of one least, for our efficiency is that than the one in which she signed man, it was unanimously voiced the great majority of our mem­ articles should have the approval to be against such a ruling. Var­ bership are competent seamen. ious opinions were given and of all members of the SIU. In gaining top wages and con­ most of them were based on To the Editor: picture of the "anti" commies; it ditions for the membership, our Take the Permitmen: In the sound logic, but the important If you've nothing to do some twists a mess of facts to do it, Union feels it has an obligation bulk of the situations where factors were as follows: to supply the best men for the evening and want to get a belly­ however. The new ruling does away transpoi-tation is involved the Claude Lucas jobs. ful of laughs, read the phony with job security for those who A section of our contract says permitmen aboard would have to are not on regular runs, such as article on the NMU in the De­ "that the Union agrees to fur­ pile off the ship any. way be­ those of the Mississippi ships. It cember 25 issue of Saturday nish the company with capable, cause of the 60-day rule. These was pointed out that the key Evening Post. According to the competent and physically fit splashy story, entitled "How Our men a,re not encountering any jobs, such as Steward, Chief persons." Seamen Bounced The Commies," new hardship imder the new Cook, Bosun have to stay on the some of the NMU Pie cards As a guy who goes to sea for beach for a considerable time rule. A permitman learned when a living, and is proud of his should be called "Commie Killhe was issued his permit that he before shipping. After so long work, I'd like to know that I must follow book members in a time they make a ship and the According to the article the belong to an outfit that holds lasts for six weeks and then taking a job and that he must trip competence as a requirement for they find themselves back on NMU followed the commie line quit his ship after sixty days the beach for seven or eight'for eight years but finally saw To the Editor: a job. That's what will be res­ aboard. Under the new trans­ the light, it was then a battle to By this time I'm used to peo­ pect for all of us. The com­ weeks. portation rule, which affects both The 'bs that come on the the death. The writer didn't say ple giving seamen a hard time. panies recognize this too. That permits and books alike, he, in board are based on rotary ship-1 what it was that caused some of Anybody that's been ai'ound ^ section makes us a responsible the majority of the cases, will ping and are accepted as such..the fakers to see the light. awhile knows that it's a struggle union of responsible and cap­ already have served more than All the men on the beach can't Anyway, the rib-tickling part if j'ou go to sea for a living. able men. In winding this up, I say to sixty days on the vessel. wait until a regular run job is where the writer of the article That's why we Seafarers have Bookmember also should not comes up. We have to take ^ dwells on the Isthmian campaign, had to build,^ such a strong all the Brothers: We're right up find any great difficulties what job and what ship that According to the article the com­ Union. If we didn't have our in front. Let's work to stay wrought by the new rule. The comes up on the board. mies lost the Isthmian fleet be­ organization our enemies would there. Joe Cashmir. membership of the SIU (book- The meeting thus agreed that'cause they were devoting all pick us off like clay pigeons. When I read about that Hoff­ men) is equal to the number of if one part of the membership' their time to internal union polijobs available. A bookman may enjoy job security all the mem- tics. The article continues on man plan to quit shipping 50 find that \mder the rule he will bers should. Either throw the ^ this point and states that the im- percent of the Marshall Plan, .have to change his ship a little entire idea in the ash can or portant thing for the commies bulk cargoes in American bot-1 more often but he will have no make everyone of the members was not to organize Isthmian but toms, it hurt and hurt plenty. difficulty in taking another one. j get off at the end of each voy-|to organize the union's elections You don't pick 10,000 jobs fori Family men should not have any j age. However, the ruling could and insure the defeat of "non"- American seamen off trees and that's the price of the plan if it fears of long periods on the be modified to read that if a communists. To the Editor: beach if they hold books. The man accepts transportation he, From where I sat during the succeeds; jobs available to bookmen are in must get off, but if he refuses Isthmian campaign the NMU was That news hurt me, like it I read the LOG from cover-tonumbers great enough to elimi­ to accept his money, he can doing a lot more than trjring to must have hurt lots of other guys cover every issue, and it is a nate any long period on the stay aboard. dump the administration. I saw around the waterfront. But it helluva good paper. The issues It is absurd to think of pass* beach. a hell of a lot of NMU or- didn't surprise me — I expect I find most interesting, holvever, ing a rule that only allows a ganizers on the ships and tons of most anything. are the ones that cany the digest OKAYS TURNOVER What did surprise me was the of all the Branch meetings and man to work for a given period NMU literature being thrown One of the arguments advanced of time. A man should be al-j around. Remember those nice terrific support our Union got—' shipping figures of all ports. Practically at a glance I can, against the new rule is that it lowed to work as long as he | "T" shirts they handed out to and is getting—from the rest of organized labor. tell how many men registered in ireally doesn't improve shipping sees fit just as long as he is Isthmian seamen? When things look a little dark, each port and how many were because the men piling off the producing results that are satis­ The fact of .the matter is that the SIU threw better organizers it feels damned good to know shipped. And that was a pretty ships replace men on the beach factory to all concerned. and thus the number of men on Should -this ruling remain in and more typical seamen into the there are hundreds of thousands good idea to breakdown the fig­ the beach, is always the same. Of effect then the men on regular isthmian drive. The organizing of organized working: men and ures for each department. As a course the number is always the runs are receiving far more ad- job done by the SIU was far women in this coui.try who get result I have been able to get same if the membership and vantages than are those that ^ better organized and better re­ sore when someone tries to sand­ an accurate picture of shipping bag a seamen. conditions and job possibilities number of contracted ships re­ take their jobs off the board a^' ceived by Isthmian seamen. the jobs come up. Job securit^ Times must be changing. This in the various ports. No phony claim of "we were mains constant. The point is rea- fighting two we're not fighting battles" can exi I.WW wcii.u,;;o WA-, time -o o alone. In fact, these figures are a sort that a more equal distribution is one. o£ .the. fundamental sons of unionism, and forcing a ^use the NMU from its loss to From list of supporters published of barometer of the general ship­ of work is made. man off a ship because of a on the front page of last week's ping situation. • So far it seems that a lot of few transportation dollars is a the SIU in this battle. LOG, it sui-e looks like we Sea­ And since I like to know The men of Isthmian saw a snap judgments have been made long cry from job security. farers have friends in labor—lots what's going on at the meetings more efficient union in opera­ without allowing the ride time to In closing, the undersigned of friends. A lot of American throughout our Union, the sum­ prove itself. A little more time crewmembers wish to go on tion and top maritime contracts, people are behind the SIU. mary of the branch meetings' in operation should prove the record as being definitely op­ and threw in their lot with the And if the guys in thft new minutes come in handy. SIU. The SIU policy of concen­ rule to meet the approval of the posed to such a ruling. trating all of its efforts into one Congress that's meeting in Janu­ These minutes are the next entire membership. 21 Crewmembers campaign paid off in the Isth­ ary are hep guys, they'll listen best thing to actually being pres­ Jackson Tireilo 1 SS Arizpa mian drive. We gained a fieet of to what the people have to say. ent. They're especially interest­ ships and the Isthmian seamen And I'd like to remind them that ing after you've paid off a ship Space prohibits the printing of all letters received to date gained the best imion in the the majority of people in this and you v/ant to check back to country are the workingmen and see what's been doing while on the transportation rule. Future issues will carry letters now field. The commies disruption is far women. you've been at sea. on file, among them communications from the following from finished in the NMU; The last congress didn't pay I hope you'll continue to run individuals and crews: Partha E. Jernigan. George Dunn, SS there'll" be plenty of turmoil and any attention to the|e people. these two features. For my William R. Davie. R. H. - Guiberson, SS Robin Sherwood, fireworks in, that outfit for a But look what happened to a dough, they're tops-in LOG read­ lot of them who were in it. long time to come. ing. Franklyn Webb, John J. Flynn. The ax-ticle paints a nice rosy Charles Hollanger John Bransinski PRO: Sees No Harm CON: Ask All Or None "«l Magazine Boost Of NMU Rates Razz From Oldtimer Member Hails Labor Stand On EGA Move Finds Minutes, Shipping Figures LOG Highlights HI �\m PBS» Ten Sea&aieeSimiix CUT and RUN 1 LOG Friday. Decembe* 31, 1948 Digested Minutes Of SIU Ship Meetings DEL VIENTO. Oct. 31 — BiU stewards department overtime be -- - Howe, Chairman; Raymond Tay settled to satisfaction of Union. lor. Secretary. Delegates reported W. Tracy elected ship's delegate M r; and was instructed to take care no major beefs. Motion by Melock to see if it is possible to of ship's business at payoff. have the Oilers move into the 4 4 4 Wipers' foc'sle. Motion con­ KATHRYN, Nov. 17—A. Oqudemning the medical relief of­ endo. Chairman; W. Fohian, Sec­ fered by Purser and Captain retary. Motion carried to accept Motion by Schoenrock that the delegates' reports. Motion by meat box be inspected upon the Guelluite, seconded by G. Ayala, arrival of the ship in port. The that arrangements be made with present supply of meat is of very company to install book cabinet poor quality. Patrolmen to check in crew's mess in order to keep slopchest for foul weather gear all reading material in a safe at payoff. place. Motion by F. Cornier, sec­ Vote of thanks given Steward onded by Torres, that all port­ 4 4 4 GOVERNOR GRAVES, Oct. 31 and Second Cook for the fine xmoertcm ierms -fclicrf'4<ie lAwenb^w —John Ross, Chairman; John R. jobs they've done. One minute holes be painted before sailing public is <x<\a\(As\- "Hie f>kin ^ EC A (leod Tilley, Secretary. Delegates re­ of silence for Brothers lost at sea. from New York. Motion by Cornier, seconded by L. Carbone, ported everything running F^iul HofFwion to scaWe-Hfe Awen'caH 4 4 4 that arrangements • be made to smoothly. Crew agreed to send TOPA TOPA, Oct. 31 — John have xiew hooks installed to in /blaiciiawf McinVie. All cngtA^scuKsliVidiVicla letter to the LOG on the MarshalL Chairman;. John Lin­ room to hang clothes on. uc7 members should u>KHeioT^«/4k>fBtKiw, Union's transportation rule. Let­ coln. Secretary. Motion by M«- every Under Good and Welfare several ter to be written by Luke Col shall, carried, that a new supply tV8SideKTf-*Thiwci»i, cwd Sewrhr 9kfl€& Brothers took the floor to discuss lins. Education: Brother Tilley of mattresses be put aboard and several topics of interest to all 'Bridqes. Iid <addHidH,ael;ii^€mbers ff read off a list of clarification in that separate copies of requisi­ hands. One minute of silence the agreement given to him by tion be given the heads of all qour Tamili'es uytcf qour-friencfs io wt'ftt, observed in memory of departed the Boston agent. " Motion ^ by departments. Good and Welfare: Brothers lost at sea. •HieiK -fo 4heiK 'Repi'^eSeiTlqfiv^ Ross to post the clarifications on Members discussed the need for the bulletin board in the rec­ bringing all beefs up at the Sewcrhors J reation room. One minute of meeting rather than elsewhere. silence for Brothers lost at sea. Discussion on repairs needed for washing machine. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 4 4 4 SANTORE, Nov. 11 —WiUiam DEL MUNDO, Oct. 31—Mur- Sears, Chairman; - Maurice Gil­ ray. Chairman; James Bell, Sec­ lespie, Secretary. Delegates made By HANK 4 4 4 retary. Delegates Swayne, Turi- their reports. Motion carried NEW LONDON, Oct. 30— son and James Bell reported that three delegates meet to de­ This week we have plenty of items about the brothers here, Chairman not given; Edward their departments as being in or­ cide on ways and means of there and everywhere... From San Juan, Brother George Litch­ field writes about the people who donated something towards Chanle, Secretary. Delegates re­ der. Report made that Captain cleaning various unlicensed per­ making their SIU Thanksgiving Dinner a success. Some of the ported number of books and per­ tias stated that cigarettes are sonnel's quarters, report to name donors were Miguel Such, Facundo Air Lines, Andelix Sanchez mits in ' their departments. available any time the slopchest departments to be cleaned and of the Hotel Sanchez, the crew of the Wild Ranger, Senor Gon­ Brother Porter elected ship's is opened. New Business: Ship's by whom. Men not fulfilling zalez Candy Store, Claudio Refrigeration Service, the newspaper delegate. Motion carried to send delegate Cauble asked the men to theii' duties are to be fined and man and photographer from the newspaper El Emparcial, and a letter to Headquarters endors­ keep quarters, heads, mess- proceeds turned over to SIU in ing ship's permitmen for books. rooms and g a 11 e y St clean. others. i Baltimore Marine Hospital. Un­ Statement drawn up for presen­ Electrician reported that it is der Good and Welfare, a vote of tation to Patrolman. Concerned not necessary for all blowers Oldtimer Frank Gardner, the stamp collector, writes that Mate hitting crewmember with a to be turned out in order thanks was extended to Steward he and "Carioca Red" Charles Benway send their New Year f ashlight. Steward asked investi­ to blow tubes. Motion requested and his department for outstand­ greetings to all brothers. They're on a slow ship with a good gation of Mate and Captain a carbage disposal unit be in­ ing courtesy and fine food served. 4 4 4 crew, good officers and a decent skipper... Several months searching foc'sles and lockers. stalled when ship hits New Or­ YANKEE DAWN, Nov. 14—0.~ ago Brother Martin. Machel said he was working ashore One man missing $125. leans. One minute of silence for It. Rhodes, Chairman; E. Kasnawmaking boilers for our salt water wagons over there in the Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 sky. Secretary. Previous meet­ town of Akron, Ohio. Well, could that be Brother Machel ALCOA CORSAIR. Oct. 30— ing's read and accepted. Depart­ in New York right now? Clarke, Chairman; A. L. Stement delegates gave their re­ hens. Secretary. Crewmembers S. 4. i ports. Stewards delegate stated Brother Herbert Doyle, who says he would like to hear from missing from meeting to be fined that some of the needed repairs any of his shipmates, is working at present for the tJ. S. Forest $5. Ship's treasurer reported the were made during the voyage. Service in Greenlee, Virginia. He also wishes all brothers good fund as standing at $124.26. Dele­ Suggested that we contact Pa­ luck in keeping the SIU far ahead of all other maritime unions gates reported number of books trolman upon our arrival in ... Brother John Fox Leinster, disabled down in South Carolina, and permits in their departments. Tampa and have him straighten is another brother who has said it's a great thing to see the Motion by Dowling that ship out air books and permits, since 4 4 4 menibers acting ashore and aboard ship as true rank and file concur in recommendation to LA SALLE, Nov. 11 — A. this ship had rather a fast pay­ union men, keeping the SIU strong in every way... Harry "Pop- send copies of ship's minutes to Campbell, Chairman; L. White, off in Bucksport, Maine. Vessel eye'' Cronin thanks the crew of the SS Corsair for their Christmas the Cavalier and Clipper. Motion Secretary. AU delegates reports has been shuttling from port to contributions to the brothers hospitalized in the New Orleans by Danny Byrnes that a cold accepted. Motion by J. Flynn, port, and -Patrolman found it supper be served on Monday Marine hospital. seconded by J. Higgins, that hard to locate. Under Good night in New Orleans. Good steps be taken to insure coopera­ and Welfare there was a 5> S. i. and Welfare: Suggestion that The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes ship's delegate check up on post­ tion among members of the en­ thorough discussion of the A&G of the following brothers: William McBride of Missouri, age, rates for mail home. Sug­ gine department doing sanitary District registration rules. One Clarence Hemby of Florida. Jack Lewis of Missouri, Grin gestion that there be more quiet work. Amended by S. Furtado minute of silence for our de­ Gavin of Michigan, William Howell of Alabama, Antone at night in the alleyways. One that any member failing to per­ parted Brothers. Lamego of Massachusetts, James Tutwiler of North Carolina, minute of silence for Brothers form his sanitary duties be re­ Roy Belz of California, Patrick Coponiti of West Virginia, Low­ lost at sea. Sixty-eight members ferred to payoff Patrolman. Car­ ried by majority. Motion by ell Swan of Delaware, Crowder Story of Virginia, Edmimd Mul- present at the meeting. Furtado, seconded by Isaacs, that ford of New Jersey. Nicholas Korsak of New Jersey. crew's laundi'y, deck head and t 4. t those quarters not painted this trip be painted before sign-on on Lost and Found Dept.: Looking for shipmates, fellas? Well, next trip.. It was agreed by •Brother George Vago. is now a private, turning to daily with 4 4 4 majority of engine department the Eighth Engineers in Japan... Brother Chester Ritter is work­ ROBIN TUXFORD, Nov. 14— that Wiper be fined $10 for vio­ ing for the St. Joseph Lead Company of Flat River, Missouri. 4 4 4 W' T. Mackin, Chairman; J. J. He says that if any shipmates are passing through this town STEEL VENDOR, Oct. 31— lation of four-point resolution ^luitt. Secretary. Delegates re­ they're welcome to see how lead is mined... Brother Frederick Tom Cochan, Chairman; Grover outlining sanitary duties of de­ ported that things were pretty Walker mentions he's, anchoring down for a few months in White, Secretary. Delegates re­ partment members. One minute ported minor beefs in their de­ of silence for those Brothers lost smooth in their respective depart­ Kitchener, Canada. Happy New Year, Brother Walker. ments. Ship is to be fumigated. partments. New Business; Motion at sea. * 4 4 A vote of thanks is to go to the carried to make up draw list and Brother Ed Larkin, the electrician, now working down in ask the Captain tr< wire in for ALCOA PURITAN, Nov. 14— Savoy Hotel in Lourenco Mar­ Las Piedras, Venezuela, writes that night life is very touchy money. Motion carried that three O. Stevens, Chairman; C. L. ques for supplying the ship with since fheir last revolution. Brother Larkin says that when­ men subject to charges be turned Stringfellow, Secretary. Motions the latest LOGs. Shipping rules ever he has the time he goes aboard an SIU ship and steers over to Patrolman. Motion car­ carried to accept previous min­ were discussed for the benefit them towards the movies, bars, etc. ashore with his station ried to write up list of work utes and delegates' reports. Other of tripcarders. All book mem­ wagon, since there is no transportation available. We presume done by coolies in Calcutta and motions carried: That each de­ bers were urged to vote in Union Ed means taxis, etc. Brother Larkin also mentions a good have bookmen sign it. Purpose partment delegate contact the elections upon arrival in port. thing—the fact that the USS down there brings the SIU crews is to see what can be done about head of each department for Crew discussed usual disputes; our LOGs and other books. Well, we wish Ed a happy New it. Good and Welfare: Discussion overtime purposes; that Patrol­ everything seems to be okay. : Year and "mucho" appreciation for volunteering to help SIU on equalization of work done man see Captain about playing Slopchest was also subject of disn j?: crews ashore in Las Piedras. by men in the deck department. of ship's radio; that engine and 1 cussion. VWasKiM^im wwsfc be -bald in »o Ife-- THE SEAFARERS �FridaE7« December 31, 1(M8 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven CS Record Dooms CTMA's Rosy Promises time rate remained at $1 per men live the rugged life of for the most part engaged in the SIU charge of corhpany tankermen and the SIU freight- coastwise or nearby foreign op­ unionism, a fact which will make hour. In September 1948, four ship and tanker seamen take erations, runs which usually take every seaman in the Cities Serv­ about two weeks. ice fleet regard that organifhtion months ago, SIU tanker wages home the extra money. Normally, in the shipping in­ as a horrible joke. rose to $225.50 for ABs, $295 for BUM CHOW dustry, tankers and coastwise The lawyer and company in­ Bosuns, $243.50 for Deck Mainte­ freighters are the best feeding spired CTMA campaign of mudnance, $267 for Chief Cooks, $190 Is more proof of the com­ ships, inasmuch as the ships are slinging and truth-distortion has for Messmen, $225.50 for FWT pany's intent to do nothing SIU SCALES LEAD always near fresh supplies. Yet, been aimed at smearing the name and Oilers, $196 for OS, and $220 needed? Hardly, but messroom In July 1947, SIU- tanker ABs for Wipers. conversation will be sparked by among other things, CS tankers of the SIU. CTMA, however, has were getting $205, Pumpmen get milk only on the,northern offered nothing concrete to bol­ the following: BIG DEAL $285, Chief Cooks $245; as com ster its claim to legitimate end. Why are so many seamen in pared with $200.50 for Cities Did Cities Service increase its unionism. Look at the continuous red Service ABs, $261.50 for Pump wages? They increased the over­ Cities Service complaining about leading and chiseling on legiti­ The SIU, on the contrary, the quality of the food being men and $239.50 for Chief Cooks, time rate for the few overtime mate overtime: needs only to stand on its record. served? The stopping of overtime at 12 The true facts the character of Cities Service paid $1 per hour hours they hand out to the men. Why are petitions often cir noon on Saturday in port, when CTMA are reaching the men of to all unlicensed ratings for over As far as any wage increase— culated, with no results, con the ship actually sails in the the Cities Service fleet, in spite time work, as compared to the NO. Cities Service men are to demning the ability of certain middle of the afternoon. of the attempt by the company SIU scale of $1.10 for ratings this day getting the old scaleCooks and Stewards who hold The cutting of actuaT overtime and CTMA to supress and distort making less than $210 base pay inferior to th^ wages of any monthly, and $1.40 for those other groups of American sea­ their jobs through influence with worked as much as an hour in the truth. Guard's at the company gates making over $210 base pay men. No giveaways from the ship and shoreside officials, or in the report. The absence of over­ condemnation of the quality or time for work after 5 PM and and stool pigeons aboard ship monthly. company here. Men sailing quantity of the food? before 8 AM in any port, for­ will not prevent the truth from The company's policy hasn' Cities Service tankers should Why are Cities Service men eign or American, while loading reaching the men of the Cities changed recently. In a wage compare the different rates and dissatisfied with the food on their Service fleet. and unloading. boost won before April of this see how well the company con­ (Future articles in the SEA­ year, SIU ABs were paid $220, trolling CTMA would treat them ships? After all, these shipg are Fact after fact can be reported. The conclusion will always be FARERS LOG will continue the Bosuns $270r Deck Maintenance under CTMA. the same—CS men are being expose of CTMA.) $235, Pumpmen $290, Chief Cooks Is Cities Service company go­ milked of money legitimately $265, Messmen $185, FWT and ng to give its seamen the break theirs. The routine will con­ Oilers $220. Overtime rate on Jiey deserve by increasing their The SIU Negotiating Comtinue, with or without CTMA. SIU tankers was raised to $1.15 pay with retroactivity? Insofar as being a legitimate Biittee announced this week and $1.45. If the company does so, will it union working solely for the ED SANDERS thai the remainder of the Cities Service then raised its be because CS men are now oenefit of its members. CTMA's 'Write to Donald Miller, care of wages to $214.50 for ABs, $256.50 practically the lowest paid Amer­ contracted freight ship ope­ activities point to the contrary. Donnie's Luncheonette, 827 North for Bosims, $214.50 for Deck ican tankermen, or to counteract rators have agreed to the Instead of making clear to the Eighth Street, Reading, Pa. Maintenance, $280 for Pumpmen, the tremendous influence the $3.50 a month across-themen of the ships it exact char­ $250.50 for Chief Cooks, and SIU has among the men of the boitfd pay increase and over­ 4 4 4 acter, program, finances and of­ $179.50 for Messmen. The over- Cities Service fleet? time boosts for all ratings, ROBERT A. SLATHAM ficers, its whole make-up is one retroactive to Dec- 15, won Papers left on the Irving S. The tradition that tanker of damning question marks. from a majority of the com­ Cobb are being held for you in wages are always higher than CTMA has failed to explain to panies two weeks ago. the 4th Floor Baggage Room, those aboard freighters doesn't Arrangements have been the crews aboard the ships points New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, lold in the Cities Service fleet. completed for negotiations which a legitimate trade Union, New York. SIU, A&G District For months SIU freighter com­ with contracted tanker com­ such as the SIU, makes known 4 4 4 panies have paid higher wages panies, upon whom demands to all. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. JACOB R. ROHRBACKER ban those paid to CS men. The CTMA has not explained who William Rentz, Acent Mulberry 4540 for similar wage increases set up the $2 in dues and the Contact your mother, 440 "Ham­ BOSTON 276 State St. extra hardships tankermen en­ will be made. ilton Street, Gretna, La. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2*0140 dure are not compensated for by proposed wage scale. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Cities Service. The Cities Service 4 4 4 CTMA has failed to disprove GALVESTON 90SH—23rd St JERRAL T. SHELTON Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Get in touch with Earl Frank­ MOBILE 1 Sonth Lawrence St, lin, 1435 Polymnia Street, New Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Orleans. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 4 4 4" NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. B. JENSEN ^' Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2764 the SS Virginian (being towed paid on December 11 in Balti­ SS MADAKET NOIU^OLK 127-129 Bank St. Your gear is in the New 'Or­ Anyone knowing of the where­ to Brunswick, Georgia) broke more: Z. Bronislow, 'W. BrightBen Rees, Agent Phoae 4-10S3 leans Hall. abouts of Edward J. Bovick's away from the Great Issac. well, J. J. Tucker; R. Michael. PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. 4 4 4 M/V Farallon Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 gear, lost on this ship, Novem­ 4 4 4 LARS CARLSSON SAN FRANCISCO ... 85 Third St. ber 15, or of any debts which 'When the SS W. C. Latta was CHARLES NETTLETON, GUer Steve CarduUo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 he has outstanding, please get salvaged and towed to Hampton A wallet containing photos, Contact Benjamin B. Sterling, SAN JUAN, PJL 252 Ponce de Leon in touch with him at 59 Clay Roads after the Latta ran out of driver's license and other papers, 42 Broadway, New York. Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Street, San Francisco. fuel. 4 4 4 bearing the name Charles NettleSAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 M/V Farallon CURTIS E. NELSON ton, was found aboard the Fair» TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin SL FORREST B. O'NEIL At the time of the salvaging land after the payoff in Phila­ RICHARD SCHWARTZ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Discharges belonging to you, You are asked to contact Ben­ of the Panamanian flag ship SS delphia on Nov. 12. The wallet WILMINGTON, Calif.., 227H Avalon Boulevard found on the SS John LaFarge, Ionian' Leader, March 15, 1947. is being held in the baggage jamin B. Sterling, 42 BroadWay, HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. lave been turned over to the The Ionian Leader was towed room of the New York Hall and New York. This pertains to the ^ HAnover 2-2784 Coast Guard, 42 Broadway, New into Norfolk. may be obtained "upon proper accident suffered by Rudolph York. Michaler, to which you were SECRETARY-TREASURER M/V Great Isaac identification. Paul HaU witness. • ' From March 18 to April 2, 4 4 4 DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Anyone knowing the where­ 1947, when the SS John Dickin­ Men due money from Amer­ 4 •4 4 Undsey WilUama abouts of George M. Schemm's son was being salvaged. ican-Eastern are asked to write MERVIN W. SHIPLEY ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS gear, left aboard the Monarch M/V Point Vinoenle to the company at 50 Trinity Commimicate with Jesse L. Robert hiatthews J. P. Shuler Of The Seas in August, is re­ 'When leaving Ponte, Delgada Place, New York for the money Green, c/o Samuel Segal, 11 Joseph Volplan quested to write him at Fed- Azores, May 14, 1947, salvaging due. No money will be paid to Broadway, New York. eralsburg, Maryland. the SS Kern HiUs. men who call at the company's 4 4 4 SUP M/V Trinidad Head office. ^ i 4. HOWARD 1. MUMME HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. M/'V Moose Peak 'When she took over the tow Your wife asks that you get 4 4 4 Phone 5-8777 All former crewmembers who from the M/V Point Vincente M. FARR in touch with her at once. PORTLAND ......Til W. Bumside St. Beacon 4336 were on the M/'V Moose Peak on on July 9, 1947, and towed the "Will you please call at Patrol­ 4 4 4 iUCHMOND, Calif. ....257 5th St. Dec. 9, 1946, when she salved SS Kem Hills into New York men's counter, 6th fioor, SIU WILLIAM R. PHILIP Phone 2899 and towed the SS Spetsae, a on July 14, 1947. Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York There is no mail for you in the BAN FRANCISCO .59 aa^ St. Greek flag Liberty in distress 550 M/V Trinidad Head City, in regard to Receipt No. New York Hall at present. Douclas 2-8363 Salvaging the SS Sinclair 56827 issued to you for dues pay­ SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. miles off Bermuda, please get in 4 4 4 Main 0290 touch with Abe Rapaport, in Opaline, which ran aground at ment made in San Francisco Dec. RICHARD FORD, 26180 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. the offices of Ben Sterling, Room the mouth of Cape Fear River, 18. Get in touch with bookkeeper, Terminal 4-3131 1711, 42 Broadway, New York January 8, 1948. 6th floor, 51 Beaver St., at orice. 4 4 4 City. J. COLGAN Important. % X % Canadian District 4. 4 4. The holder of receipt number 'Will you please call at Patrol­ 4 4 4 MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Crewmembers who were on C73953, issued by C. J. Stephens men's counter, 6th floor, MAIK VOCOLAS or ETTJ Plateau 6700—Marquette 5009 board the following M/V ocean .in New Orleans on December 18, Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New MIKES VOUKOULAS PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. You are asked to get in touch Phone North 1229 tugs during the time they sal­ is requested to get in touch with York City, regarding Receipt No. PORT COLBORNE. 103 Durham St. vaged the vessels listed below, the 6th Floor, SIU Headquarters, 56873 issued to you for dues pay­ with the Greek Consul in New Phonei 5591 are urged to get in touch with 51 Beaver Street, New York, for ment made in San Francisco York. An important letter is be­ TORONTO lllA Jarvie Street Abe Rapaport at the offices of dues credit. ing held for you. Dec. 18. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA. B.C. 602 Boughton St. Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ 4* 4 4* 4 4 4 4 4 4 Empire 4531 way, Room 1711, New York 4, The following men are asked RAY A. WITTMAN Men who were aboard the An­ VANCOUVER ...568 Hamilton St. New York. to contact SIU Headquarters, 6th gelina on August 28, 1948, are Communicate with your father Pacific 7824 M/V Great Isaac Floor, 51^ Beaver Street, New asked to contact Benjamin Sterl- or the Vancouver SIU Hall im­ On. February 3, 1947, when York. This pertains to monies ng, 42 Broadway, New York. mediately. (Continued from Page 1) never gone to the extreme of raising its wages to equal those of Union ships. A marked wage differential has always existed between CS and SIU ships, Wages Okayeii Personals SIU HflLlS NOTICE -I �/•. Page Twelve TH E S E Ar ARE R S LOG The SIU wishes to thank the following unions who have joined the fight to keep ,EGA from scuttling the American merchant marine: •/ IS? 3 ^fUdayv DaeanlMr 31, 1948 Local 17, Local 10, Bakery and Confeclionary Workers Inlernational Union Tampa LocaL Inlernational Brotherhood of Boiler Makers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers Local 325, Local 312, Local 32J, Building Service Employes' International Union San Juan Central Labor Union Local 546, Local 30L Local''1656, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners , Tampa Local, Cigar Makers International Union Retail Clerks International Association Local B-41, Tampa Local, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Philadelphia Central Labor Union ~ International Ladies Garment Workers Union Dress Joint Board, Local 62, Local 142, ILGWU Local 8, United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union 'ffew York Joint Executive Board, Local 60, Local 16. Local 302, Local 15, Local 302, Local 301, Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union International Jewelry Workers Union International Longshoremen's Assodation Local 1476, Local 340, ILA National Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Local 153, Local 205, Local 141, Local 46, Office Employes International Union District Council 9, Local 201, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Local 10, Jouxneytnen Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmetologists International Union Local 200, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry * Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Local 58, International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union Radio Officers Union Savannah Trades and Labor Assembly Local 253. Local 702, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes and Moving Picture Machine Operators Local 380, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers Local 79, Local 814, Local 804, Local 202, District Council; 16, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Ware­ housemen and Helpers District Lodge 1, International Association of Machinists Empire Typographical Conference, International Typographers Union Local 471, New York Newsboys Union New York Organizing Committee, National Federation of Insurance Agents New Orleans Central Trades and Labor Council Trade Union Council of Liberal Party United Hebrew Trades Association of Catholic Trade Unionists Local 21625, Display Fixture Workers Union ' Union of CARE Employees Newspaper Guild of New York Region 9, Region 9A, United Automobile, Aircraft, J^gricultural Implement Workers Local 397, International Association Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Mobile Central Trades Council Local 38, Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers & Helpers Association Local 318, Local 4, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper >lill Workers Local 802, American Federation of Musicians Galveston Labor Council Division 1342, Local 282, Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes Central Trades and Labor Coimcil of New York Baltimore Federation of Labor >. 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Title A name given to the resource December 31, 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.53 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES LABOR SUPPORT OF SIU MOUNTS AS SHOWDOWN LOOMS ON ECA LITTLE GOOD IN CS-CTMA COMBINATION FIGHT TO SAVE US SHIPPINH NEARS CLIMAX SAVNNAH SEES RISE IN SHIPPINH WIYH NEDW YEAR NEW YORK SAILS ALONG AT FAIR SHIPPING CLIP POST-HOLIDAY PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR PHILLY WEST COAST JOB BOOM CONTINUES SHIPPING GOOD IN NEW ORLANS, IS EXPECTED TO STAY THAT WAY CS RECORD DOOMS CTMA'S ROSY PROMISES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/31/1948 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/7f41678c1312a6414b3b52483afdfe44.PDF a31b33afe9ed3cb75c4e815dc01c838b PDF Text Text miA,. Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. 1949 The Facts, Mr. Hoffman No. 1 Cuba Distilling Signs NLRB Calls Vote In OS; Only SIU To Be On Ballot The National Labor Relations Board has or­ dered a collective bargaining election on nine shijis of the Cities Service tanker fleet. The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, will be the only union to appear on the ballot. A hearing before the NLRB regional office in New York to determine the dates of the balloting period and the election procedure is expected to In a letter to Senator Styles Bridges, former chair­ Cuba DistUling Corporaman of the Congressional "watchdog" committee on the lion. a new addition lo Ihe tanker fleet, has signed Marshall Plan, EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman tried aSIU contract with the SIU COTto justify his infamous proposal to move all bulk Marshall ering all tuilicensed person­ Plan cargoes iri foreign vessels by a statement that simply nel aboard their ships. be held sometime next week.*-— The skips of Cuba Distill­ does not fit the facts. The hearing was originally tion which has been operating ing came into the SIU re­ scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. under the guise of a "union," He declared that the cpst of shipping a ton of coal cently when, in an NLRB5, but the Service attor­ will not be on the ballot, since from the United States to France is sometimes as much conducted election, the sea­ neys did Cities the expected and it is not a bona fide labor or­ as $4.50 less on a foreign ship than on an American ship. men chose the SIU as their crawled through a legal loophole. ganization. \ He strongly implies that this big differential was the rule bai^ElBining agent by a wide They claimed that they had not The SIU has repeatedly rather than the exception, and he forgot to note that it margin. The signing of a received the copy of the election charged that the CTMA repre­ contract between the SIU was an exception that was no longer happening on De­ and the operators of the order sent to them by the Wash­ sents none but the company and ington office of the NLRB. The was formed with the company's cember 3 when he wrote the letter. molasses carrying tankers SIU received its copy of the interests as its sole objective. The facts are these: The American rate for carrying bripgs to the men of the order on Dec. 30. ^ In ordering the election, the Cuba Distilling fleet the same The NLRB ruled as eligible to NLRB recognized the wish of coal from the East Coast to France is $10.85 a ton. This top-flight wages and oondi- vote in the election those un­ the majority of Cities Service rate is set by the Maritime Commission. On foreign ships, tmns enjoyed aboard all licensed crewmen aboard the men who signed pledge cards de­ the rate ranges from $8.50 a ton to about $9.00. THs ships contracted to the SIU. nine tankers during the payroll signating the SIU as their choice week, in an effort to get at the truth, a shipping official When the soon-to-come period immediately preceding the for bargaining representative. election in Cities Serrioe is date the order was handed down, Vessels covered by the NLRB called three operators of foreign flag vessels to inquire order are the Royal Oak, Gov­ about the coal rate. Two of the operators quoted $8.50. ended. Cities Seryice men. which was Dec. 29. the tankermen of Cuba The thoroughly discredited ernment Camp, Fort Hoskin^ The third wouldn't talk about any rate below $9.00 and like Distilling, will, within a company controlled and spon­ Salem Maritime, Bents Fort, seemed to prefer a higher one. short time, be protected by a sored Cities Service Tankermen's Bradford Island, Winter Hill, Thus, the actual "differential", about which Hoffman full SIU agreement. Association, a puppet organiza- Archers Hope and Lone Jack. All these ships, with the ex­ has been bleating turns out to be no more than $2*35 a ception of the Lone Jack, were ton at the most and only $1.85 or less in some cases. And acquired by the company after the story doesn't end there, l^cause the differential is the collective bargaining election just about wiped out later so far as American taxpayers A record vote was indicated as tary-Treasurers, 11 Agents and 18 held in the Cities Service fleet are concerned. Coal is not the only bulk cargo, but the balloting in the annual election Patrolmen. last winter, when the SIU was coal rate continues to be the root of the controversy. for SIU Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ The number of positions ap­ certified as agent for the crews Another facet of the Marshall Plan shipping situa­ trict officials officially ended pearing on the ballot was four of seven company ships. Cities December 31. less than the 37 on last year's Service men voting in that elec­ tion has been overlooked completely by Hoffman and his Almost all ports reported that ticket. The four positions were tion chose the SIU by an 83 per *executive assistants. At least they have not mentioned it the number votes cast in their dropped in line with the Union's cent majority. The Lone Jack in their public statements. Whether Hoffman knows it areas were unprecedented in the stepped up economy drive. How- was to have been voted but ar­ evei*, there will be no lessening rived in port too late to make or not, foreign operators are getting away with a scheme histoi-y of Union elections. of service to the niembership as the deadline set by the NLRB. An official Tallying Commit­ so obvious that one can only conclude that Hoffman is tee, composed of rank and file a result of this move. The ports NEW RULING a very gullible gent. members, Vviil be elected shortly. where the cuts were made are When the SIU called for a con­ It is no secret that representatives of French shipping Results will be announced as Mobile, Norfolk, Galveston and tract covering the entire Cities interests recently told a member of the Maritime Com­ soon as the committee finishes its Philadelphia, each of which will Service fleet, the NLRB, revers­ operate with one less Patrolman ing its previous rulings, held that mission that they deliberately depressed their rates in a task. this year. the eight ships not voted would ECONOMY MOVE maneuver to get a bigger slice of the melon. Later on, the Voting got under way on Nov. Photographs and biographical have to be polled in a second Frenchmen continued, up would go the rates. The Am­ 1 to determine who would fill 33 sketches of all candidates sub­ election in order to qualify the ericans would be hoodwinked. Union positions in A&G District mitting this material appeared crews for Union representation. Shipping men of other nations participating in the Headquarters and Ports. Sixty- in the SEAFARERS LOG a week On the ballot soon to be dis­ Marshall Plan are reported to have said substantially the one candidates appeared on the before the voting began, as an tributed by the NLRB, the men ballot, competing for the fol­ aid to the membership in deter­ on the nine ships will vote same thing, although they said it less bluntly than the lowing posts: one Secretaiy- mining for whom they would "Yes" or "No" in answer to the A&G Vote Tolly To Begin Soon (Continued on Page 2) question: "Do You Wish To Be Represented by the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, AFL, for the Pur­ poses of Collective Bargaining?" All unlicensed personnel, with the exception of Bosuns and Stewards will vote. At the in­ sistence of the Cities Service company the NLRB ruled these them the company line on how two ratings wex-e supervisory emthe tmion was to be run. Some (Continned front Page 7} constitution! Suggesting that a union pay a company lawyer to represent its membership is an insult to sea­ men's intelligence. It is small The next regular member­ wonder that Cities Service sea­ ship meetings will be held men are voicing their bitter dis­ Wednesday evening, Jan. 12 taste for the company lawyer's *af 7 P.M. in all ports. With slimy plan. Moreover, the com­ the exception of New York, pany lawyer would be violating all branches hold their meetlegal ethics by representing both mgs In Iheir own halls. sides in a controversy. Take an active part in the However, the company lawyer SIU. Make sure you're at has accomplished one thing. He the meeting. Remember, the has insured an SIU victory in time is 7 P. M. All Brothers the forthcoming collective bar­ must show up promptly. gaining election, although no New York meetings are insurance was necessary. It held in Roosevelt Auditor­ would surprise nobody if before ium, 100 East 17th ^reet, long he started drawing five-dolcomer of Fourth Avenue. (Continned on Page 3) Treasurer, three Assistant Secre­ cast their ballots. CS Lawyer Writes 'Censtitution' For CTMA, Keeps Centroi Of Stooge 'Union' in Own Hands The company lawyer trying to organize the Cities Service com­ pany union must have been redfaced with embarrassment when the SIU pointed out that he had no union at all because he had no union constitution. In his haste to stooge for liis labor-hat­ ing boss lie had overlooked this basic step. Since then he has corrected the deficiency. He has written a constitution. At least, the com­ pany lawyer claims the phony document is a constitution and to prove his point right at the top of page one he has placed the solemn words "Constitution and By-Laws . for the' Citco Tanker Men's Association." Then the joke begins. The cream of the jest is found in Article III, Section 2, headed "Duties of the Board of ganization; he shall keep the Governors," and in Article VI, Board of Governors aware of headed "Advisory Counselor." In action by the Nidional Labor fact, the latter article is the key Relations Board of Government to the whole scheme for it guar­ bodies and all other informa­ antees company control of the tion necessary and proper to union through the company continue our organization on a lawyer himself. firm and secure basis. Article VI reads as follows: C. He shall assist the Board SECTION I. of Governors in collective bar­ A. An advisory counselor gaining with the company and shall be retained by this As­ aid them in the official and sociation, the-^xpense of which proper administration ,of the shall be borne by the Associa­ affairs of the Association. tion and approved by ihe Naturally, the Advisory^ Coun­ Board of Governors.^ selor would be the company B. The Advisory Counselor lawyer. He would give the shall furnish the Board of Gov­ Board of Governors advice and ernors with all info:rmation re­ information on trade unionism garding industrial relations in and tell them how to negotiate the Maritime field and ac­ their contract. And he would tivities of ^ber groups that in have the nerve to be listed on any way may affect this or­ the CTMA payroll while giving Branch Meetings �Piage- Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Ftidny, JanuKT 7,. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed 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 The Facts, Mr. Hoffman (Continued from Page 1) Frenchmen. Foreign rates already are rising as the for­ eign operators smack their lips in anticipation. Foreign operators haven't been worrying about mak­ ing or losing money for the present period. If they lose money they expect to be reimbursed directly or indirectly through the Marshall Plan. This would mean American subsidization of European merchant fleets with low labor standards. And if they get the extra cargoes and raise the rates, too, their chances of losing money are very slight. Yet Hoffman, in his letter to Bridges, wailed that to pay ^hie American rates was to subsidize the American merchar^ marine, and copies of that letter were sent to many^trade unionists. Senators and Congressmen who have "taken up the cudgels in the SIU's fight to have the Hoffm^ order rescinded. In the early days of the battle, Hoffimi^ and his assistants apparently believed that this letterr^jn^a enough to fool everybody. Actually, it fooled nobody. • What of the rate differential that remains? Is it as ^devastating as Hoffman would have it sound? The answer, is a resounding "No," after some of the elements in steamship financing are examined. If a minimum, of half of the bulk cargoes are to be carried under the American flag as the law now provides, despite Hoffman's peculiar interpretation, they will go for the most part in Liberties under bareboat charter from the Maritime Commission. When a company charters a Liberty from the Com­ mission, it pays $7,500 a month in rent. If 150 Liberties should fail to operate because of the Hoffman order, it ;would mean a dead loss in revenue to the Government of $1,125,000 a month. The charter hire for Victory ships is $10,000 a month, and if any Victory should fail to operate because of the order the loss of revenue would be cor­ respondingly greater. . Maritime Commission spokesmen point out that the These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, money from chartering a ship is almost entirely profit as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging to the Government. The loss to the Government is even heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by greater, however, for a ship in the boneyard costs the writing to them. Commission about $L0,000 a year to maintain. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL D. RUSSO B. W. BIGGS . ^ Then there is the matter of taxes. If a company S.,C. FOREMAN H. SWANN charters, a, Liberty, the first 10 percent in gross profit on A. N. LIPARI S. LB BLANC HARRY J. CRONIN the capital invested in the operation of , that ship is sub-» J.DENNIS D. MC KINNIE ject tO-normal corporate income taxes. When the profits go F. Ir. SCHUQUE G. MESHOVER W. GARDNER higher, the taxes spiral. After the 10 percent has been E. SOTO A. BLAIS B. MALDONADO taxed separately, the Government divides additional gross E. DEAN G. ROTZ profits by the number of days the company actually D. FOICA O. HOWELL operated the ship. J. YOUNG V. P. SALLINGS H. C. MURPHY The company is then taxed 5 0 percent of the first X % X BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J$-1O0 a day profit, 75 percent of profit between $100 and A. WARD T. THOMAS ^$300 a day, and 90 percent of any profit above $300 a C. MEHL G. MALONEY C. SIMMONS day. The steamship companies still pay substantial divi­ F. BIVINS W. VOGEL dends while the Government gets millions and millions L. MILLER R. HARRIS W. FERNHOUT in taxes. O. HARDEN iln short, if the Maritime Commission ships arc in the boneyard, the Government loses: 1. millions of dollars 100 percent of the bulk cargoes go in American ships. I in charter hire; 2. millions of dollars in maintenance And he might ask that the extra taxes collected by ^he charges; 3. millions of dollars in corporate taxes; 4. mil- Government from the shipping industry be appropriated [rtlons of dollars in unemployment benefits paid to seamen to pur^diase the goods that the people of the war-ravaged and others in the maritime industry. nations of Europe must have, despite chiseling in shipping Hoffman maintains that if all the bulk cargoes go and other matters by some of their businessmen. on foreign flag ships, this country will be able to ship The SIU will carry on its fight to have the Hoffman •more goods to Europe. This is a, dubious argument at proposal defeated. This battle is far frcmi over, but each best, since shipping costs are only one item in: the Marshall day we gain new allies in the labor movement and Con­ Plan. gress. The SIU never has lost a beef and will not lose - However, he mi^t'better insist that 60 or 70 or even this one. Mett Now In The Mmne Hospitals p. MCCARTHY J. PRICE A. JEFFREY R. NOACK F. TEIGEIRO G. CARROLL H. BENNETT A. MASTERS T. CARROLL A. WATERMAN R. FREY W. HALL B. THOMPSON . J. BROWN J. WINLEY A. FASE T. STANFORD A. ROSADO C. LAWSON XXX BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL JOSEPH ERNEST GALLANTV VIC MILAZZO ELWOOD TALBOTT i » 4^ STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL i MOSE MORRIS W. HUNT J. HERNANDEZ N. DORPMANS A. C. SIMPSON E. SOTO W. NORRIS F. STOKES J, BLANCHARD H. V. NEILSEN J. STEPANCHUK J. GRANGAARD , ,1, P. O. FONDULA CHANG SENG M. J. LUCAS 'vfA. BORRERA XXX MOBILE MARINE HOSPXTAt P. CARDONA WILLIAM ROSS / ir A. BEAL E. SMITH • E. JARRETT C. HAPNER -; v|- .V-l �•-7..r' f^riday. January 7« 1949 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three properly rigged gangway. 1^- would be a lost ball in the high 2) The ship's representative rank-and-file committee checks fore the accident the crew had weeds until he got another Cities forwax-ds the minutes of the the books every week and per­ lar wills for a living instead of told the Mate the gangway was Seiwice job. Another Cities meeting to the Board of Gover­ manently employed certified pub­ sitting in plush offices drafting unsafe and should be re-rigged. Service job might be hard to get nors. lic accountants maintain a con­ phony constitutions. However, the employer coopera­ because the company could have stant watch on all accounts. Just If it turns out that the com­ tion the company lawyer prates listed him as a bad company 3) The Governors, if they wish, to make sure that nothing hap­ may discuss the matter with the pany lawer has to look for a about was xmobtainable. man. In other words, to belong Advisory Coixnselor. pens officials of the SIU, A&G new job he will be following in to CTMA, a man woxxld have to District, are bonded up to $25,000 the footsteps of company lawyei's COMPANY FRONT be a Cities Service stiff year in 4) The Advisory Counselor is each, and in some cases Head­ who have gone before him. It's Every seaman knows that any and year out, working his 14 the company lawyer, and he does quarters officials are bonded for an old story. A company hires union administered by a com­ hours" a day. exactly what the company wants even more. A Seafarer always a lawyer to keep the union out pany lawyer would be run for The company lawyer's consti­ him to do. He is the final judge knows where his Union stands by forming a company imion ox- the company instead of the mem­ tution states it this way: within CTMA itself. If he says, financially. All Seafarers know pulling some other dodge. The bership. He knows too that if a "Now boys. Cities Service knows that as of December 25, 1948, ARTICLE II company lawyer outsmarts him­ company lawyer were to assist best," the matter is ended. Un­ their Union had cash assets MEMBERSHIP self and his fumbling tactics in the px^paration of aimual re­ der the company lawyer's con­ amoimting to $1,295,366.02 and SECTION 3. Retiiamenf. guarantee the union victory. Out ports that the reports would- be A members of this Associa­ stitution, the company never goes the lawyer. Its happened written as the company wanted tion shall be deemed to have woxxld have to hear about a beef. several hundred thousand dollars worth of property. time and again in the past. them. The xxrxion would be a retired from the Association The company lawyer could dis­ PROOF ENOUGH company front which is exactly upon ternxination of employ­ miss all beefs as a union official. NEAT RIG Just as phony as the Advisory what the company lawyer wants ment in the Cities Service Oil Some imion! TJpthing could have demon­ Company. Counselor idea are the proposed CTMA to be. strated the phoniness of the MUM'S THE WORD duties of CTMA's Board of Gov­ The company lawj'er con­ Cities Service stand more effec­ SECURITY? Under the constitution the tively than this constitution ernors. The Governors would be stantly jabbex-s that the company elected through an elabox-ate union he is trying vainly to In the final analysis, a man's company lawyer has written for which the company lawyer has election process for two-year build offex-s security. Howevex-, security would depend on neither CTMA a union member would drawn up for the company union. terms. There would be three of you will hunt a long time to find his ship's delegate—or "ship's not know anything about his When the time comes for Cities them, one from each depai-t- much security in the joke book representative, as the company union finances. The constitution Service to vote in the NLRB lawyer's constitution puts it—^nor calls for only one report a year, election, the result will be a ment. After being elected, thex-e he calls a constitution. Under the phony constitution, on CTMA's Board of Governors. and membex-s of the Board of smashing victory for the SIU and wouldn't, be much for them to do, although once in a while a man's membership -in CTMA, Security would be just a word in Governors authorized to sign a punishing blow for the com­ they might try to look like union and thus his claim to union pro­ the dictionary, because the com­ checks would be bonded for only pany, the company union and the The Advisory company lawyer. Cities Service patrolmen. Here's how the com­ tection, woxxld last only as long pany lawyer has made certain $1,000 each. Counselor would not be bonded men will vote their preference as he was employed by Cities that no effective grievance pro­ pany lawyer has it in his con­ at all. Sex-vice. Once a man left the cedure is included in his con­ stitution; for the democratic SIU constitu­ company's employ, whether by stitution. By way of contrast, the Secre- tion which guarantees rank-andSECTION III. E. (9) From time to time as quitting or being fired unjustly, Here is the kind of grievance tax-y-Treasux-er of the Seafarers file control and for SIU security International Union, Atlantic & the need of the Association re­ he could not be represented by procedure he has devised. contracts in CTMA even if he were paid up 1) If a man has a beef, he can Gulf District, issues financial re­ under the finest quires, the members of the six months in advance. He complain at a ship's meeting. ports evex-y week. Moreover, a maritime. Board of Governors shall agree upon and designate one of their number to spend timd meeting the ships in order to main­ tain closer contact with the membership. Apparently their duties aboard ships woxxld not include the set­ tlement of beefs. The company A program calling for the a year, will berth vessels servic­ Port every day last year. Cus­ of late fall enabled Great Lakes lawyer has dodged that subject Certainly the lives financing of 3 millioft tons of ing new oil fields being devel­ toms tabulation showed that in ships to work late into Decem­ completely. shipbuilding for Norwegian flag oped in the area. all 11,480 vessels arrived dur­ ber and rack up the highest to­ of CTMA's Board of Governors operation to be paid for with ing the year and 11,719 departed. tal of tonnage carried since 1943. would be a lot easier than the 3> 4 4. Marshall, Plan money has been The 1948 total is about 83 mil­ lives of SIU Port Agents and it 4- 4> lion tons, exceeded only by the Patrolmen who meet every SIU proposed by Norway. At present American shipping participa­ ship as it hits an American pox-t. there is . $21 nxillion worth of tion in the Philippine trades is The French luxury liner, He de war years totals of 92 million shipping being built for Norway continuing a decline which has France, is expected to be back in 1942 and 84 million in 1943. UNION WAY in Sw:edish shipyards with money been in progress since foreign- in service by June of 1949. Also 4. 4. 4Moreover, SIU Patrolmexx not secured through the ECA's intra- flag lines entered those seirvices due to enter the passenger trade Indications are that the Egypt­ only maintain "closer contact" European trade program. several years ago. Despite the under the French flag is the ian government wiU seize car­ with the SIU membership than fact that more than two thirds Liberte, formerly the German 4 4, goes passing through its ports, any company lawyer could im­ of the island's exports move to liner Europa. The Liberte won't if it is believed the cargoes agine but they work hard to The welfare ftmd won by the the U.S. and Hawaii, sailings of be ready until the spring of might, through transshipment, settle every member's beef, oni ILA in its recent strike went American lines are decreasing 1950. The French Line, which reach Tel Aviv. The seized car­ ' occasion toiling far into the night into effect on Januaxy 1. The while foreign lines are placing owns the two vessels, also has goes, it is expected, will be put to get things squared away. But welfare fund provides for in- more ships in the trade. Great­ annoxmced that they expect to into the Ph-izes Council. The SIU officials work for their sixrance plus accident and ill­ est gainers are the Norwegian laxmch thix-teen freighters next government will release all ship­ Union Brothers not for ihe com­ ness benefits of $25 per week and Swedish shipping compan­ year. ments on which it has assuraiices up to 13 weeks, and surgical ies. panies. that they wUl not enter the war The further duties of the benefits up to $150. Longshore­ 3> 4. 4i 4. effort between the Israelis and CTMA Board of Governors men must work a minimum of The abnormally good weather A. H. Bxxll Steamship Com­ the Arabs. SCO hours dixring certain speci­ would be equally phony. For in­ pany has ordered 60 additional fied periods to be eligible. stance, the Board would: "Transportainers" for use in its Cooperate with the employer ' t , shipping operations. The com­ in the promotion of matters of Alcoa Steamship Company has pany will now have a total of mutual interest such as safety, announced that its passenger 210 of the large steel shipping sanitation and standards of business during 1948 was the containers in service. The con­ FAMILY BENEFITS xmder 18, those children may also seamanship. receive monthly insurance pay­ best in its history. During the tainers have been adopted by Confer with the Advisory When you start getting yoxu* ments, also equal to one-half of last twelve months Alcoa's pas­ 24 marine transportation com­ Counselor both by mail and senger ships and passenger-car­ panies in an effort to stop pil­ retix-ement insurance benefits at yours. ' personally to insure the orderly rying cargo vessels, sailed, al­ A wife's benefit continues as ferage, minimize breakage and 65, or later, monthly benefits . and lawful administration of most without exception, with facilitate material handling. may also be paid to others in long as she lives, xmless there' is this Association. your family. full passenger complements. The a divorce. A child's payment » » 3> Prepare an annual report of company also noted that its stops when the child reaches 18. If you'get a Federal old age the activities of the Associa­ freight business declined some­ No progress has been reported If you continue work or . go tion with the assistance of the what in the final months of the in negotiations between New insurance payment, yoxxr wife will receive a payment equal to back to work under social seAdvisory Counselor. year. On scheduled runs the com­ York Harbor tugboatmen and one-half of yoxxrs. To qualify cxxrity after filing your applica­ Every seaman knows that to pany had 221 freighter sailings the employers. A strike dead­ "cooperate with the employer" on irregxxlar runs and 114 bulk line originally set for December she must be 65 years old, she tion, your retirement payment is on safety and sanitation stand­ cargo sailings. The present Al­ 31 had been postponed until must be living with you or de­ sxxspended for each month in ards would be to accomplish ex­ coa fleet numbers 57 vessels, a January 12, so as to give the pendent on you, and you mxxst which you earn $15 or more. If have been married at least 36 your wife or child is receiving actly nothing. If any one doubts drop of d2 from last year, company further time to study months before she files her ap­ a payment on yoxxr account, that this, let him read in the LOG of the unidn's requests. The employ­ plication. t payment is also suspended. October 8 how Edgar Eddy was ers. have. raised their offer to a Payments to yoxxr wife and killed aboard the SS Lone Jack, The longest pier in the world, 10 percent increase; the tugboat- If at 65 you have children child or to survivors also are a Cities Service ship, becaxx§e he seven miles long with facilities men are sticking to their de­ suspended for any month in was ordered to the outboard side for a broad gauge railroad, has mands for a 35 percent boost which they work under social of a swinging lifeboat during a been planned for the use of the in pay. security. stox'm at sea. More recently, a Arabian American Oil Company * % % (For further information con­ crewmember of the SS Fort Hos- near Dhahran on the east coast sult your local Social Security An average of more than 60 kins named Bednarz, was of Arabia. The pier, which is ex­ Administration field office.) drowned when he fell off an im- pected to be completed within vessels- entered or left New York (Continued from Page I) Your Social Security �V •" THE S EAF ARE RS LOC ^ Page Four FHdasr, JantMUry 7, 1343: ) TmkalOfTraJeUnionSupport OfSIV A OF THE C«iineil CHARLES S. ZIMMERMAN Chalrmon SAM B. EUBANKS Svcrata ry-Tr«aiur»r GEORGE f. CRANMORE ANTHONY H. ESPOSITO MARX LEWIS WILLIAM MESEVICH SAMUEL WOLCHOK Mr. Vic>-Chainn*n &c«euriv3 Committe* • JACK AITAAAN JOHN E. BARRY JOSEW "ELSYY rHIlIP BORUS H. BURAKOFF THOMAS CAREY MAX COHEN FRANK COMUNAIE HARRY 0AIIE5 AlPREO S. DAVIS . OABRIEl D4ANGELIS ' MOE FAtlKMAN ISRAEL FEINBSRG MAX GAFT JOHN GFIO JAAX GOLDMAN HARRY GREENBERG f. H. GOLDBERG S. HERSHKOWITZ MORRIS HORN CHARLES R. lUCCf JOHN F. KELLY CHARLES KREINOIER lENJAMIN KAFUN CHARLES H. KERRIGAN . ' JOSEPH KONOWE PAUL J. KIEBS JACK LEVINE SAMUEL lOWENTHAl BENJAMIN McLAURIH NATHAN MARGOliS A. MENOELOWIT2 At MEYERS ISIDORE NAGIER NORMA NAUGHTON HYMAN PALATNIK JOSEPH PROCOPIO AURTIN RARBACH SAMUEL REINIIB GEORGE REYSEN . BEATRICE RICHER JACOB ROBERTS ALEX ROSE JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ CEREL^RUaiEN IRVING M. SIMON IBBECCA C SIM0N50N tours STUIBERO OAVID SULIVAN JOSEPH TUVIM %YltllAM WACHS NATHAN WERTHEIMIR WILLIAM WOLPERT THOMAS G. YOUNG Stars Offietn ADOLF A. WkiX Jr. Cttalfmofi DAVID DUBINSKY TRADE UNION COUNCIL JOHN L CHILDS GEOROe S. COUNTS ALEX ItOSE MINHOLD NIE8UHR Vlcs-CfwIfmsA LIBERAL PARTY OF NEW YORK STATE ISO WEST 44t1i STREET • LOagacn S-OSOO • NEW YORK It. N.V. •I. Dseombsr 28th, 1949 Paul Hall, Seoretary-Traasurar Saafarars Intamational Uhlon Atlaatio and Gulf Distriot 51 Baaver Street New York 4, N.Y. JOSEPH V. OXEAirr Ssctatanr HARRY UVtLUft Trsaivrsr BEN DAVIDSON Ei3evrtv« Dirtctar Dear Broyrer Hall;• ' Below find copiaa of telegrams sent this day to President Truman, Paul 0. Hoffwin, EGA Administrator, and to members of Congress In this area. As you will note in the Copies of our telegrams, we are whole­ heartedly behind the efforts of the Seafarers International (fnlon, Atlantlo and Gulf District' to preserve Amerioan standards and maintain emplojiment for your members. We are opposed to fictitious transfers of title to ships in order to use this as a camouflage for reducing standards of ecmpensation by hiring labor in depressed countries. ^ We are asking all our.affiliated trade unione, with a total awAorshly of mora than 500,000 to send wlree in behalf of their own locals. Wishing you suocess in your efforts, ws are, ^ JjSBFH M. POMARLEH, SSceoutiva Soorotary Trade Union Council, Liberal Rirty Fraternally yours, BEN DAVIDSON, SXeoutive Dlreotor Liberal Party telegrams sent 12/^8/43 by Liberal Psirliy Trade TJhlon Council O'T? COUNCIL, COMPOSED OF APPROXDiATBLY 200 TRADE UNION ORGANIZATIONS WITH A •T3TAL MEMBERSHIP OF 500,000 RESPECTFULLY HRGBS 1HAT PAUL 0. HOFIMAN, ADMINISTRATOR, ADHERE TO THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE MAHSUlLL PLAN WHICH CAUB) • FOE HANDLING A.T LEAST 50^ OF THE BUIJC CARGOES ON AMERICAN SHIPS. HOFFMAN'S NEW PROROSAL IS PUT INTO EFFECT, THOUSANDS OF 8KILIED AMERICAN SBAKEK JOS&H M roMARLEM WILL BE WROWN INTO THE RANKS OF THE UNEMPIPYED. ONE COUNCl^EEPU^ONOTH^ NITF MAINtAININGAMERICAN STANDARDS AND PRESEITVING AT lEAST THE STATU^UO OF EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONSL WE APPEAL YOU USE YOUR INFLUETKE TO MAINTIIN THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF CONGRESS IN REGARD THE MARSHALL PUN CARGOES. I The above communication is typical of the unprecedented support labor 0r|anizations throughout the country ^e mustering in behalf of the SIU's fight to halt the Hoffman plan, which would transfer shipment of Marshall Plan bulk cargo to foreign flag vessels. The Trade Union Council is the political arm of moat of the non-com­ munist unions in the State of New York, and speaks for organizations with a membership of 500,000 workers. More than one hundred trade unions, representing millions of Amerh can working men and women, have already joined the SIU in protesting the Hoffman plan because it would throw thousands of U. S. seam^ out of their jobs and would seriously weaken the national defense—^and more sup­ port is reaching us every day. The SIU wishes to add the following organizations to the Honor Roll of ?hnions that have demonstrated their trade union solidarity^ f Local 1244, Local 62, Brotherhood of Painters, . Decorators and Paperhangers International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers ^ Local 94, Uniformed Firemen's Association of Greater N.Y. Maritime Workers Council of Philadelphia Local 20499, American Federation of Rubber Workers Local 54, American Federation of G^ain Millers Local 950, Local 627, Local 1292, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America West Virginia State Federation of Labor International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers mid Hidpers Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers International Union South Dakota Federation of Labor Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers and Helpers International Union Michigan State Federation of Labor North Dakota State Federation of Labor * Troy (NY) Federation of Labor nf Troy and Vicinity Local 947, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America Local 807, International Bretherkeod of Teamsters, C^idttfl^i^s and Wardiousemen and Helpers Congzwssional support of the: SIU's opposition to the Hoffman CCA proposel, which would scuttle the American merchant. marine, continues to pour into Union Headquarters. Last week's LOG carried statements from 14 Congressmen and Senators backing the SIU's position. The following excerpts are from communications received this week: Sen. William Langer (R., N.D.): "You can count on my support." Rep. James J. HeSeman (D., N.Y.): "You can rest assured that I will not support any legislation' designed to put American seamen put of work." Rep. Ernest K. Bramblett (R., Calif.): ' "I agree with your stand in this matter, and expect to do all I can toward stopping the same." Rep. Leonard W. Hall (R., N.Y.): •'"I certainly am minded to do everything possible... to pro­ tect and further the interests of oiu: An^erican Merchant Marine and I am also expecting, definitely, that this new Con,:T:ess will go thoroughly into the situation in order to clarify its intention under the ECA law." Rep. Emanuel Celler (D., N.Y.): "You may be sure I am giving serious study to this proposal and will take earnestly into consideration your point of view." ' Sen. Lister HUl (D., Ala.): "Am doing all in my power to prevent diversion of bulk cargo from American bottoms and will certainly continue mjr efforts." Sen. John j. Sparkman (D., Ala.): "I have been taking matter of Hoffman directive up with apinnpriate officials... Shall continue doing my best." Sen. Spessard L. Holland (D., Fla.): "Thank you for your letter... My people in Florida have already been in touch with me. I shall help." Rep. J<rfm A^ Kalnik (D., Minn.): "As you point out in your letter, the EGA Act clearly stipu­ lated that at least half of all cargoes shipped would move ii^ American ships. I gave this provision of the biU my full support, and shall certainly support the efforts which are being made by your union in cooperation with other labor groups to keep this policy in force. Unemployment among our-skilled seamen must be avoided at all costs." Rep. Jacob K. Javlta (R., N.Y.): "I have carefully noted the points made, and you may be sur^ that I will have them very much in mind in the course of, the consideration of this question irt Committee and by the House." . Rep. Eugene J. Keogh (D., N.Y.): > "I • appFeciate> very much having your experienced expression , of opinionAand want you to know that I propose to give to this, ... my earnest consideration. We are hopeful that we may be, able to- come' forth with satisfactory solutions." Sea. WMter T. George {D., Ga.): "I am glad to have the information you furnish relative to . the EGA Administrator's proposal regarding EGA bulk cargo. I; have takeh this matter up with Mr. Hoffman.," Sen. Milton R. Young (R„ N.t>.): - "Several others have written to ' me on this matter and I have- taken this problem up with Mr. Hoffman, Director of EGA." Sen. Owen Brewster (R., Maine): "You may be sure I shall'have your views in mind when this . matter comes up on the floor of the Senate for consideration." Sen. John C. Stennis (D., Miss.): "I am confident that this matter will receive the early atten- , tion of the Congress and you may be assured of my very real interest-in the , matter. I have berai benefited by your, viewpoint and shall be delighted to hear from you in the future." Sen. William F. Knowland (R., Calif.): "It may be of interest to you to know that the amendment', which is now in the EGA Act of 1948 requiring that at least one half of- all cargoes -from the United States move in American: ships was introduced by me. I shall'oppose any attempt to repeal the congressional, policy set forth at that time." ' ' Rep. Charles JL Wolverton (R., N-J.): "I,, am fully in accord with the news you have exprestedj I will- be. glad to so vote if and when the matter comes before Congress for action." ' • ^ Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (Dw Wash.): . . ^ "I am glad to have your expression in this regard. My personar interest ,dates well ahead of the time the legislation was presented on the "floor, at which time a few of us succeeded in having the sUpulation written into the bask legislation. This outcome was not anticipated and I now have ah opportunity to go into the matter." , Rep. WiUimn T. Byrne (D.. N.Y.): T have been receiving a number of telegrams and letters from my district concerning this proposal, and you may be assured^ that I am giving this matter my very serious attention at this time.'* ' Rep, Harris Ellsworth (R., Ore.): "I appiTSciate the interest of the merchant seamen in this • problem and am ,glad to have your comments. Your leUer wfil' be kept in mind in connection. with any action which may come ' before, the Congress on this matter. I am sure that any abridgement of the Act of .Congress will receive the early attention of the proper committees and' recommendations will be made for ' remedial action;" ' Rep. F. Edward Hebert (D.» La.); "1 have already contacted Adiftinistfator Hoffmah protesting^ this action, and assure you of my full cooiperation in an effort to have tfiis proposal Withdr'awn." i �Friday, Jemiary 7, 1949 TBE &E AF ARBR S LOG Page Five Isthmian Payoff Recalls Pre-SIU Days Here the Union Patrolman assigned to paroff latbmian'e Sleei Designer listens to crew­ men's accounts of the trip. Left to right: Pedro Velez, Patrolman Jim Sheehan. Jack Smith, C. Kenny, J. Nugent and S. Keane. Contract violations, disputed ovMtime, beefs of all kinds will be squared away before men payoff—a tig differeiice from the days before Isthmian men went SIU. For example, Vincent Koran, who was on an Isthmian ship during the war, wrote to the LOG: "Personally, I was forced to do many hours' work on the bridge that rightfully was over­ time for the Deck Oang, but not one man could say a word." Isthmian seamen are now served tasty chow, like the Virginia ham dinner under way in photo above, prepared in spic and span galleys, kept clean by crewmen who are paid top wages for their work. That's why 2nd Cook John McElroy (standing)., and 3rd Cook Jimmy Wood, are all smiles. Before SIU came aboard, crewmember Harold Weiss, of Isthmian's Steel Recorder described conditions this way: "The ship is overrun with rats and it's common to como across them in the alleyways and pantries." Throughout the fleet men had to contend with similar conditions of iilth, completely tmable to secure corrective measures. The cleanup job began when the SIU contract went into forced ! Steward V. Szymanski shows off one of the trimmings enjoyed by Steel Designer's crew at Christmas dUmei^-a coconut cake big enough to give all hands double helpings. In the pre-contract days. Isthmian seamen reported constantly: "Chgw is lousy and scarce." Last week's payofi-aboard the Isthmian Steamship Company's SS Steel Designer. served as a striking example of what hard­ working seamen can accomplish under conditions guaranteed by,an SlU contract. The ship, a C-3, was back from a three-month trip to the Persian Gulf and her lads were paying off. On the job was a Union Patrolman to see that the crew got every cent that was coming to them, that the company tried no tricks to do them out of / overtime pay, that the food was sati.sfactory and to take care of all the problems that arise in the cours-e.of a voyage. But his job was easy. The self-disciplined crew, sailing under a first-rate contract which the company has learned to respect, brought the Steel Designer into port in .shipshape condition. There were only a few minor beefs and all of them had been so clearly recorded during the trip by the Department Delegates that the Patrolman was able to settle them in short order, to the complete satisfaction of all concerned. But still fresh in the mind of Isthmian seamen is the fact that, they, like the Cities Service tankermen who are to vote soon on SIU representation in a collective bargaining election, were pre­ vented for a long time from getting top wages and first-j'ate con.ditions by a powerful company. After years of company domina­ tion and abuse. Isthmian men came out from under the boom in' 1947, when they chose the SIU as their bargaining representative.' Isthmian seamen make no bones .about saying that the SIU has improved their lives to a degree they never would have dreamed about in the old days. And proof of their gains lies in payoffs like that aboard the Steel Designer last week. Here is the payoff, with all hands getting what's coming to them, including overtime money, as a result of first-rate, on-the-spot representation. Crewmembers are lined up behind Shipping Commissioner to sign off articles, while Steel Designer's Captain H. K. Toepel prepares to give men their earnings. In the days before the SIU contract, overtime was just a word on Isthmian ships. Like in March 1946, when shipboard organizer W. E. Wyman wrote to the LOG: "My total overtime under Isthmian rules amounted to 76 hours, while under SIU it would have added up to 213 hours. What price non-Unionism!" The top wages, overtime pay rates and shioboard conditions now enjoyed by Isthmian sea» men as a result of their choice of the SIU as colDctive bargaining- representative are now within the grasp of the Cities Service tankermen. And it cannot come too soon for the great majority of these men. No group of seamen sailing American ships today is more badly in nsed of the support and protection of a genuine trade union contract than the Cities Service tankermen. But let the men of the Cities Service fleet tell it themselves. Of a recent trip aboard the SS Fort Hoskins, former Cities Service tankerman Jesse; S* Rogers (since tired) said: "As soon as the sun's rays break the horizon, the 4-8 watch is out on deck with a ppint brush or chipping hammer. Also, Saturday afternoon isn't a time when the 12-4 watch can take things easy on this tub any more. The Mate always has a job of what he calls 'odd jobs.' When yours truly put up a squawk about these 'odd jobs,' the Mate comes out with. 'Well, I could cul out your coffee time, you know'." Here's another report from a man on another Cities Service ship—the names of course, cannot be disclosed for obvious reasons: "The Captain and the Mate had us working 16. 17 and 18 hours a day trying to get the tanks cleaned in five days. They wouldn't even reimburse us for the clothes and shoes we ruined on the job. He offered us live hours overtime for the work." Another* Cities Service man reports: "The cockroaches on this ship are overwhelming. When we pick up our shoes in the morn­ ing, dozens of these pests will run out. We find three or four of them dead in our socks. Our suit­ cases are homes for them." And another: "All of us put down overtime for the sea watches on Armistice Day and Thanksgiving, but it was promptly scratched ofL Overtime on this scow is as scarce as hen's teeth. No matter how long we work docking and undocking. we can only put down one hour's overtime for it. ThaUC. according to the Male, is company policy." The list is unending. But Cities Service men can change it all—by voHng "Yes" for SHJ representation. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS lOG Philly Promises Come Through, Draws Boom Week Of Shipping Friday, Januiury 7, 1949 IMM Wreckers Are WeneJ Tampa Activity Shows Increase The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following: PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, etc.,' for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use marijuana on board an SIU ship or in the vicinity of an SIU HalL GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardise the safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a dnmken condition. Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of. by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime" ixuiustry a seaman can support himself and his family in a decent and independmit manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as outline here, faces Union discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. TAMPA — A definite pick-up over the past month of shipping PHILADELPHIA — Shipping Two main topics of conversa­ showed up on the shipping board took a decided upswing here dur­ tion in this port at the moment here this week. We handled the ing the past week, when we en­ are the chances labor has of get­ Evelyn Tor Bull, the Noonday, joyed activity approaching boom ting a break in this new Con­ DeSoto and Bessemer Victory for proportions. There were three gress, and the swell support giv­ Waterman, and the Florida in at payoffs in, and practically full en our Union by all labor or­ Miami. We dispatched men to crews were sent as replacements. ganization everywhere in helping all of these ships and settled First to payoff was the 88 At­ us fight the Hoffman proposal. what minor beefs had cropped lanta City, which arrived here The boys are also anxious to up. after a five-month trip in the learn the results of our annual Since the • ILA beef, shipping Far East. This old Isthmian election. haS been in a turmoil. None of One other item. I ran into scow paid off in pretty good the ships is on schedule, and it shape. -A little disputed over­ Blackie Kane on the Lake appears that it will be a little time was squared away satisfac­ George. He stayed on for an­ while longer before all is back to other run and asked me to in­ torily. normal once more. The Canton Next to payoff was Waterman's form his beachcombing friends Victory and the Bessemer Vic­ 88 . Governor Miller, which came in the islands that he won't make tory should be on normal sched­ in from Germany and paid off it this year". Saise he'll see you ule their next time into this port. with the crew receiving trans­ island Romeos in the fall. in line with our program to 8o until next week I'll say so portation to Houston and piling bombard Congressmen and goy.long, with a hope that soon I'll off, as per the Union rule. ernment officials with telegrams be strolling around in the "ab protesting the Hoffman plan to NO BEEF scuttle American shipping, all the Incidentally, this crew of the most" tropics instead of in the AFL unions in this port have Governor Miller paid off without damned cold and snow here in make their feelings known by squawking about the transporta­ Philly. wire and letter to Washington. tion rule. That is, all but one All of 4he unions participating joker. This guy knew the rule have received answers to their as well as the rest of the crew, wires promising favorable action but had to raise the old beef used will back up any action the men have reported beefs in the when the plan comes before Con­ By JOE ALGINA about having to quit after nine crew may take. An incident of gress. engine department over standing months on the ship and losing NE'W YORK — In addition to watch in port. The practice in ths nature cropped up a week or Hei'e's a story that might bring his vacation, losing this and that. the arrivals of some regular 8IU the Isthmian fleet is to have the so ago. The guy who "knew a chuckle. It's told by one of You have all heard some guy stand-bys. A fair week for ship­ blow his yap in this fashion. As ping in this port was punctuated Oiler in port stand watch and the port agent" found out that our members, A. J. Varn, who watch. ' This constitutes over­ it did him little good when he lives in the country outside this long as the rule stands all hands by the arrival of the Purdue time work if done after 5 P.M. fouled up the crew. The Agent fair city. should observe it, without mak­ "Victory and the Wanda. and before 8 A. M., a total of 15 joined the drew in preferring The people who live out in the ing speeches to Union ^officials chai-ges against the man. The arrival of the Purdue Vic­ hours a day. By the end of a country are all farmers, and most when they come aboard ship to tory marked the first inter­ voyage this totals up to a juicy of them haven't seen a circus or settle the crew's beefs and to see coastal ship to reach this port any of the unusual animals that hunk of overtime pay. that the payoff is squared away, since the West Coast 'strike go with such a -menagerie. One The rule is that this overtime in addition to seeing that the night last week. Brother Van Union's agreements and shipping started last 8eptember. The is to be divided equally among Wanda came in and completed all three Oilers. The Oilers in relates, there was a small carni­ rules are lived up to. val in the area and all of "the The last ship to payoff for the her first voyage under 8IU con­ turn are to rotate the watches. animal broke loose. week gave us a job to do on New tract. 8he's operated by the There is where the beef lies. By CAL TANNER Epiphany Tankers Corporation, a The day watch man must ro­ One of the farmers, who hadn't Year's Day. The 88 Lake MOBILE—Activity In this Gulf newly-signed company. The Pur­ heard of the escape, went out tate on the night watches if he George, U8 Petroleum, came in port last week centei'ed around due Victory is the first ship in at daylight to milk his cows. In expects to cut in on the over­ and paid off at Paulsboro, N. J. three payoffs and three sign-ons, on the run which was sorely time money. By setting up a the early morning light he spot­ This T-2 tanker came in clean, including one vessel on continu­ missed during the long months method of rotating the watches ted a strange animal (an ele­ and the only thing that marred ous articles. of the West Coast strike. A lot as soon as the ship leaves the phant) grubbing in his cabbage her trip was something of a per­ The Waterman Steamship Cor­ sonal nature between a crew- of intercoastal boys will be States there will be little cause poration had two ships paying patch. happy to hear these ships are in for grumbling when the payoff off. These were the Topa "Topa He got all excited and ran member and several others. ' operation once more. down to the general store and rolls around We are still investigating the and the Fairport. The third ship The Wanda came in looking These ships make long trips to payoff was the Alcoa Clipper. called the county sheriff. matter to see if we can deterExcitedly he exclaimed: mihe the source of the trouble, fine. She'll make a good addi­ and sometimes lie in - port for All were in good shape: tion to the SIU fleet and marks one to three weeks. By rotating "There's a terrible monster in my so that it won't happen again. The Fairport and the Clipper the addition of one more tanker cabbage patch!" the time on watch among all Otherwise, as I said, the ship re-signed, the Clipper heading out company to the ever-growing list three men there will work out Startled, the sheriff asked: was in good shape. After taking on her usual passenger run to the of tanker outfits contracted to the "What's he doing?" an equalization of both number on a new crew, she will be ready British West Indies, and the of hours worked and time of day Fairport cariying general cargo "Pulling up my cabbage with soon to take off again for the SIU. The regular ships to hit port the watches are stood. If the to Bremen. The Alcoa Pointer his tail," r^eplied the farmer.., Persian Gulf. this week were the Steel De­ daytime Oiler puts up a squawk also signed on, going out on the "What's he doing with the cab­ HATS OFFi signer, Steel Advocate, Isth­ about standing the night watch, bauxite run. bage?" queried the sheriff. We also had the usual run of mian; Suzanne and Hilton, Bull; he's not entitled to a division of The farmer replied: "I'm not The steamship companies in ships in transit and there were Seatrains Texas and New York, the overtime money. going to tell you—^you'd never this port have called our atten­ few beefs on these. I would both of which headed out almost Oh another subject, one which tion to the fact that parcel post believe me!" like to pay my respects to the at once; the Azalea City, City has been touched on before: Steward of the 88 Robin Good- of Alma, Waterman; William R. Once in awhile, not top fre­ packages addressed to the com­ pany office for men on their fellow. This ship was here for Davie, South Atlantic. quently, howeirer, a crewmember ships cannot be forwarded. They thq holidays and the 8teward of a ship will attempt to shirk have, therefore, suggested that LOOKED SHARP came ashore and invited those of his work by claiming to know a anyone who thinks he has such a his^ Union Brothers who might The ships looked good to the port agent or official in the w«|it a holiday meal to come Patrolmen assigned to pay them Union. By knowing an official package should claim it at first By JIM DRAWDY aboard. This was a swell, gesture off. Praise goes to the crew of he thinks he is exempted from opportunity. SAVANNAH — One ship is And if you are thinking of and one that should make the the Davie, who brought in a clean turning to at his work. This is due in here on Saturday, and sending packages to anyone care crew of the Goodfellow proud of ship and had everything shaped a lot of bunk. If knowing an of­ of a company office, be sure that four or five others are expected their 8teward, who is a real 8IU up for the payoff. ficial were an excuse for lying you send them first-class mail so to follow here during tl)e next Brother. On Isthmian ships the Patrol- down on^the job, ninety percent they can be forwarded. The post few weeks. They will be a wel­ of the members would be doing office will not provide forward­ come sight, too. nothing. ing service on packages sent via Most of the fellows on the SAME BOAT parcel post, or any other way beach here are getting over the There is no reason at all for than first-class. holiday celebrations and are By FRENCHY MICHELET this kind of talk. Every member A considerable number of tele­ about ready to go. SAN FRANCISCO—The man­ this week. of the union is treated alike, and grams, phone calls and letters Brother E. M. Biyant, who had power situation on this coast There is a good number of knowing an official is no differ­ are still going out of this port been serving as acting agent in continues to be critical. We have .ships in the harbor — mostly ent than knowing any other into Washington, protesting the this port, is one of those who is four full crews called for but transits—and they have kept us member of the union. After all, idea of transferring all Marshall all set to ship. He's expresing few rated men aroimd to take on the jump. V/e've contacted officials are members of the Plan bulk, cargoes to foreign bot­ the hope that he'll soon be on the jobs. The situation is fur­ them all and squared away their Union, too, and are not a group toms. the deep blue soon "on the way ther complicated by Waterman's beefs. separate and apart from the rank Every labor imion in the city, to Frenchy's mystic islands." acquiring the Monroe Victory, a With five ships to crew up in and file. representing all crafts, has . co-. If Frenchy is going to paint ship Isthmian laid up recently. the immediate future and only When a man . pulls the line 'T operated with us 100 percent in these beautiful pictures of "mys­ This move comes at a par­ ten men present at the last meet­ know Joe Blow, the Port Agent," the program, and from the wires tic . islands," it seems that the ticularly bad time as we have ing in the hall, the membership put him in his place, but fast. we are getting back from Gon- least he could. .do is to. supply just scraped the bottom of the in the outports can get some idea This type character is only hard- gressmen and Senators,, we are some pertinent data, like •. ihe barrel to crew Waterman's Fair- of our predicament here. Broth­ timing the crew and causing ill going to have, a lot of support in latitude and longitude and tele­ hope, which went into service ers, where are you? will. The official whose name he our fight. phone, numbers. By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER New Outfit, intercoastal Highiight New York Week Mebik Chses h Goed Shape Port Savannah Ready For Shipping Gaiis Empty Frisco Haii Awaits Men �Friday, January 7, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON—Chairman. Hay Sweeney, 20; Recording Secre­ tary, Jeff Morrison, 34212; Read­ ing Clerk, Keith Alsop, 7311. A&G Shipping From Dei, 15 To Dot. 29 f Motion carried to accept min­ utes of previous meetings in other Branches as read. Agent reported that turnover of men was fair, in view of the holiday season. He spoke on the current fight being waged on the EGA policy change, and said that many of the local unions had written to Congress protesting the plan to drop the 50-50 provi­ sion. The Labor Councils of Galveston, Houston, and Texas City have also voiced their dis­ approval of this blow at seamen. Balloting Committee elected. Five men took the Oath of Obli­ gation. Motion carried that no man be allowed behind Dis­ patcher's cpimter without au­ thorization and that a fine of $50 and a 30-day suspension from PORT Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk. Savannah. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston. San Juan.... San Francisco...„ Wilmington, Cal GRAND TOTAL DECK REG. ENG. REa STWDS. REG. 21 195 26 161 36 16 182 28 104 34 18 194 29 91 22 REG. TOTAL DECK SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED SHIPPED 55 29 15 571 170 Ifi? 83 42 32 356 124 101 92 32 23 NO FIGURES AVAILABLE 15 74 13 9 51 192 61 50 80 289 134 117 25 62 ' 30 41 7 41 23 9 43 119 52 48 16 57 41 24 591 1,991 751 631 8 149 28 87 19 SHIFFED TOTAL NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Lindsey Williams, 21550; Record­ ing Secretary,. Johnny Johnston. 53; Reading Clerk, Buck Ste­ phens, 76. 52 481 102 312 74 Charges read against three members. Father Davis of Buenos Aires Catholic Maritime Club introduced. Minutes of meetings held in all outports read and accepted. Agent ' re­ 27 32 9 31 ported on status of shipping. Re­ 71 70 62 173 ported that shipping is expected 127 82 162 413 to hold its own for coming two 22 * 15 24 95 week period. Voting reported 22 12 5 37 as setting a record for New "Or­ 37 39 49 149 18 23 .19 ' 84 leans with nearly 1100 votes cast. 763 637 621 2,003 Agent reported on favorable're­ sponses being received from tele­ grams sent by members and' of­ ficials in protest of Hoffman pro­ to payoff a tanker, and that two organization to halt the transfer SAVANNAH — Chairman. J. posal. Agent also reported meet­ newly-contracted tankers had of bulk cargo to foreign bottoms. Monteverde. 516;'Recording Sec­ ings with crews, committees and paid off in Providence. Agent He also read two telegrams he retary, William J. ' Brantley; the Mississippi Shipping Com- • also exhorted members to keep had received from two state sen­ writing and wiring President ators. He then reported on the Reading Clerk, E. M. Bryant, pany concerning revamping! ofworking rules. A proposed group Truman and their Senators and prospects of shipping for the 25806. registration plan for men work­ Congressmen to block the Hoff­ next two weeks; giving the Motion carried to accept pre­ ing aboard passenger ships sub­ man plan to scuttle the merchant names of the vessels expected vious meeting's minutes. Secre­ mitted to membership for ap­ marine. In additicfti. Agent urged along with the .dates" of their tary-Treasurer's financial report proval. Director of Organization everybody, to read article in. LOG arrival and tfoeir status regard­ read and accepted. Motion car­ of December 24 on the Cities ing crewing up. He concluded ried that it be placed on bulletin Lindsey Williams reported ;on Service company union. Agent's by stating that at this time there board. Acting Agent E. M. Bry.; benefits derived by SIU thiough report accepted. Dispatcher's re­ wasn't any cotton being shipped ant introduced Jim Drawdy, who organizing program. Motion car­ ried to accept Brother Williams' port read and accepted. Secre­ from the Mobile Port, due to the shipping list be. imposed on vio­ tary-Treasurer's financial report differential in freight rates. How­ is taking over the job as Agent. report with a vote of apprefeialators of the rule. Motion car­ and the Headquarters report ever, there is pressure being Drawdy made the Branch report tion. Seven took the Oath of on the basis of as much as he Obligation. One minute of sil­ ried to accept report of Balloting read and accepted. Communica­ was able to learn since his ar­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. Committee. Committee gave re­ tion from the Boston Teacher's rival in port. Report accepted. Good and WeKare: Discussion on port of investigaticm into sani­ Union Local 66, AFL, read and Minutes of previous meetings in keeping new buildmg clean. tary facilities of Branch Hall. It posted. One Brother was Obli­ * other Branches read and ac­ Meeting adjourned with \365 found need for new piping and gated. Balloting Corarhitting of cepted. Motion carried to accept bookmembers present. recoptunended that work be five men was elected by. acclama­ Headquarters report to member­ started immediately on project. tion. This Committfee's subse­ Under Good and Welfare, there quent report was accepted. Min­ brought to bear to change this ship and report of N. Y. rein­ Motion was discussion of the official ute of silence for departed situation. Motion carried to ac­ statement committee. cept Agent's report. Telegrams carried that membersmaking manning scale and of the Mar­ Brothers. from Senatof.s Hill and Ferguson motions from the floor be re­ shall Plan shipping situation, Every member making a i. i, i in reply to our protests on Hoff­ quired to state their book num­ t t donation to the Union for PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, man Plan read and accepted. bers. Under Good and Welfare, any purpose should receive TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. D. C. Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ Balloting committee report was it was explained to permitmen an official receipt bearing Hall, 26060; Recording Secrelary< retary, G. Seeberger, 6932; Read­ accepted, as were the Patrol­ why they were not able to parti­ J. Hand, 29810; Reading Clerk, H. ing Clerk, W. Gardner, 42941. men's reports. The meeting was cipate in meetings. Although the amount of the contribu­ H. Brown, 50503. tion and the purpose for Minutes of previous minutes in adjourned at 8:10 P. M., with 250 they are not required to attend which it was made. Minutes of previous Tampa other Branches read and ac­ members present. meetings it was advisable inasIf a Union official to whom meeting and New Business of cepted. Agent reported that shipm.uch as they would one day be % % contribution is given doM other Branch meetings read and bookmen and therefore should an NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben not make out a receipt for accepted. Telegrams and letters Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, the money, the matter should from Congressmen, Senators and James A. Bullock, 4747; Reading immediately be referred to President Green of AFL regard­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ Clerk, James Wynn, 30768. ing Marshall Plan beef read and surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, accepted. These communications Motion carried to accept min­ New York 4, N. Y. indicated support for SIU posi­ ping outlook has brightened. He tion. Discussion on charges pre­ reminded members, that voting utes of other branch meetings. interest in the affairs of the or­ In advising the Secretaryferred: from New York against in annual election is just about Communication read from Con­ ganization, besides learning how Treasurer of such transac­ gressman Porter Hardy promis­ man for refusal to pay dues and over and that a tallying commit­ to conduct and participate in tions, members should state missing payoff.' Voted to refer tee would be fleeted at the next ing his support in our fight on meetings-by parliamentary meth­ the name of the official and Marshall Plap policy change. matter back to New York for meeting. Agent thanked all those ods. One minute of silence in the port where the money Balloting committee gave report clai'ification. Dispatcher's report who had served on the balloting memory of departed union mem­ was tendered. on number of members voting read and accepted. Minute of comihittees. Report concluded bers. since last meeting night. Total silence for departed Brothers. with a resume of port affairs. Agent ,1'eported shipping still Motion carried to accept Secre­ vote cast stands at 275 thus far. "Tallying committee elected. Trial slow, but that a hole was being tary-Treasurer's report. One man committee elected to hear made in the shipping list, and took the oath of obligation. Dis­ charges brought against member that the outlook for immediate patcher's; and Patrolhaan's reports by Dispatcher fpr conduct unbe­ future was' pretty faii\ He urged read and acc^ted. Motion car­ coming a Union man. Agent anyone who had 'not voted to ried that" Brother who is eight spoke on the dire consequences months in arrears to be allowed ^or the Apierican merchant mar­ (Continued from Page 1) for freedom from company do^to pay up all dues and. assess­ ine if the Boffman plan succeeds. ployes within the meaning of the nation. and to win economic "Se­ ments pips a fine, to be* paid foefore shipping. Under Good and He reported, however, that the Taft-Hartley law, and thus they curity through membership : in •^Velfare some of the topics dis­ Union hasi made considerable are being prevented from win­ the SIU. progress in fighting the proposal The company had also sought cussed were the necessity of co­ as a result of its intense cam­ ning full benefits of SIU repre­ to deny Pumpmen and Machin­ hurry up and do so before the operation in keeping the hall sentation; Rather than delay polls closed December 31. Exten­ clean, the Marshall Plan contro­ paign in calling. Congress' atten­ other CS crewmen from gaining ists the right to vote, but Ithe tion to the matter. Agent also sive, favorable discussion of the versy, transportation, agreements the advantages of badly needed SIU was successful in having present shipping rules was con­ and the shipping outlook. One report^ that progress was- being Union; protection, the SIU de­ this petition overruled. Ever since Oct. 28, 1946, when ducted under Good and Welfare. minute of silence in memory of made in negotiations with repre- cided not to contest this part of the SIU first took steps to win departed Brothers. J. 4. it the decision at this time. rccognitien as collective bargain­ BOSTON •— Chairman, J. G., S" i ® Although this ruling denying ing agent for the Cities Service Greenbaum, 281; Recording Sec­ MOBILE — Chairman, Ot Ste­ the right to vote is a blow to tankerman, the company has con­ retary, E. Dakin, 180; Reading vens, 115; Recordinc^- Secretary, J. the Bosuns and Stewards, it ap­ ducted a vicious campaign of in­ Clerk, H. CRshman, 40363. Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk, H. pears only a question of time be­ timidation and legal flim-flam­ Fischer. Boston minutes read and acsentatives of 'Virginia ferries, fore they will win that right, ming to keep its employes from 'fcepted. Minutes of other Minutes of previous meetings with another meeting scheduled since the present Congress has democratically choosing a bar- • Branches read and accepted, ex­ in other branches read and ac­ for Jan. 4. Motion "carried to indicated it will either repeal or gaining representative. With the cept for that portion of Galves­ cepted. Motion carried to ac­ accept Agent and Patrolman's re­ drastically modify the Taft-Hart­ announcement of the NLRB's ton New Business on extending cept minutes of special meeting port. Under Good and Welfare ley law. • latest election order, the com- • shipping cards, which was not held Dee. 15. Agent , Tanner re­ membership discussed necessity Meanwhile, Cities Service pany's resistance of its tankerconcurred in. - Agent reported ported that an all-out effort was. for intensifying organizing ef­ Bosuns and Stewards are ad­ men's wishes appears to be in its that Patrolman was in Portland made under way throughout the forts. vised to continue their struggle final stage. / Get A Receipt CS Certain Of SIU Victory, Tries To Stall NLRB Vote �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOQ These lueis. liehed hg st: ^ofi&naM'S p: oMpoe^ AWi -A»A MAI orbau.i3; thinJCcf J^wScaa^ j<d>g House Of Representatives lAlabama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frank W. Boykin (D) George M. Grant (D) George W. Andrews (D) Sam Hobbs (D) Albert Rains-(D) Edward deGraffenreid (D) Carl ElUott (D) Robert E. Jones. Jr. (D) Laurie C. Battle (D) [Arizona 1 John R. Murdoch (D) 2 Harold A. Patten (D) [Arkansas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E. C. Gathings (D) Wilbur D, Mills (D) James W. Trimble (D) Boyd Tackett (D) Brooks Hays (D) W. F. NorreU (D) Oren Harris (D) [California 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I ID 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Hubert R. Scudder (R) Clair Engle (D) Leroy Johnson (R) Franck R. Havenner (D) Richard J. Welch (R) George P. Miller (D) John J. Allen. Jr. (R) Jack Z. Anderson (R) CecU F. White (D) Thomas H. Werdel (R) Ernest K. Bramblett (R) Richard W. Nixon (R) Norris Poulson (R) Helen Gahagan Douglas (D) Gordon L. McDonough (R) Donald L. Jackson (R) Cecil R. King (D) Clyde Doyle (D) Chet Holiiield (D) Carl Hinshaw (R) Harry R. Sheppard (D) John Phillips (R) Clinton D. McKinnon (D) Robert L. F. Sikes (D) George A. Smathers (D) A. S. Herlong (D) Dwight L. Rogers (D) Georgia 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 10 Prince H. Preston. Jr. (D) E. E. Cox (D) Stephen Pace (D) A. Sidney Camp (D) James C. Davis (D) Carl Vinson (D) Henderson Lanhan (D) W. M. (Don) Wheeler (D) John S. Wood (D) Paul Brown (D) Idaho 1 Compton I. White (D) 2 John Sanborn (R) lUinois 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 William L. Dawson (D) Baxratt O'Hara (D) Neil J. Linehan (D) James V. Buckley (D) Martin Gorski (D) Thomas J. O'Brien (D) Adolph J. Sabath (D) Thomas S. Gordon (D) Sidney R. Yates (D) Richard W. Hoffman (R) Chester A. Chesney (D) Edgstr A. Jonas (R) Ralph E. Church (R) Chauncey W. Reed (R) Noah M. Mason (R) Leo E. Allen (R) LesUe C. Arends (R) Harold H. Velde (R) Robert B. Chiperiield (R) Bid Simpson (R) Peter F. Mack, Jr. (D) Rolla C. McMillen (R) Edward H. Jenison (R) Charles W. Vursell (R) Melvin Price (D), C. W. (Runt) Bishop (R) Indiana [Colorado John A. Carroll (D) WiUiam S. Hill (R) 3 John H. Marsalis (D) 4 Wayne N. Aspinall (D) [Connecticut 1 Abraham A. Ribicoff (D) 2 Chase Going Woodhouse (D) 3 John A. McGuire (D) 4 John Davis Lodge (R) 5 James T. Patterson (R) lAL Antoni N. Sadlak (R) I 3 4 5 6 i {Pelaware IAL J. Caleb Boggs (R) lorida 1 J. Hardin Peterson (D) 2 Charles E. Bennett (D) . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Ray J. Madden (D) Charles A. Halleck (R) Thurman C. Crook (D) Edward H. Kruse. Jr. (D) John R. Walsh (D) Mrs. Cecil M. Harden (R) James E. Noland (D) Winfield K. Denton (D) Earl Wilson (R) Ralph Harvey (R) Andrew Jacobs (D) Iowa 1 Thomas E. Martin (R) 2 Henry O. Talle (R) 3 H. R. Gross (R) 4 Karl M. LeCompte (R) 5 Paul Cunningham (R) 6 James L DolUver (R) 7 Ben F. Jensen (R) 8 Charles B. Hoeven (R) Kansas 1 2 3 4 5 6 Albert VL Cole (R) Errett P. Scrivner (R) Herbert A. Meyer (R) Edward H. Rees (R) Clifford R. Hope (R) Wint Smith (R) 4 Kentucky 1 Noble J. Gregory (D) 2 John A. Whitaker (D) 3 Thruston Ballard Morton (R) 4 Frank L. Chelf (D) 5 Brent Spehce (D) 6 Thomas R. Underwood (D) 7 Carl D. Perkins (D) 8 Joe B. Bates (D) 9 Jcunes S. Golden (R) Louisiana 1 F. Edward Hebert (D) 2 Hale Boggs (D) 3 Edwin E. Willis (D) 4 Overton Brooks (D) 5 Otto E. Passman (D) 6 James H. Morrison (D) 7 Henry D. Larcade, Jr. (D) 8 A. Leonard Allen (D) Maine 1 Robert Hale (R) 2 Charles P. Nelson (R) 3 Frank FeUows (R) Maryland 1 Edward T. Miller (R) 2 WiUiam P. Bolton (D) 3 Edward A. Garmatz (D) 4 George H. FaUoa (D) 5 Lansdale G. Sasscer (D) 6 J. Glenn BeaU (R) Massachusetts 1 John W. Heselton (R) . 2 Foster Fiircolb (D) 3 Philip J. Philbin (D) 4 Harold D. Donohue (D) 5 Edith Nourse Rogers (R) 6 George J. Bates (R) 7 Thomas J. Lane (D) 8 Angier L. Goodwin (R) 9 Donald W. Nicholson (R) 10 Christian A. Herter (R) . 11 John F. Kennedy (D) 12 John W. McCormack (D) 13 Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) 14 Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (R) Michigan 1 George G. Sadowski (D) 2 Earl C. Michener (R) 3 Paul W. Shafer (R) 4 Clare E. HoUman (R) 5 Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R) 6 WiUiam W. Blackney (R) 7 JesM P. Wdcott (R) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Fred L. Crawford (R) Albert 'J. Engel (R) Roy O. Woodruff (R) Charles E. Potter (R) John B. Bennett (R) George D. O'Brien (D) Louis C. Rabaut (D) John D. DingeU (D) John Lesinski (D) George A. Dondero (R) Minnesota 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 August H. Andresen (R) Joseph P. O'Hara (R) Roy W. Wier (D) Eugene J. McCarthy (D) Walter H. Judd (R) Fred MarshaU (D) H. Carl Andersen (R) John A. Blatnik (D) Harold C. Hagen (R) Mississippi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 John E. Rankin (D) Jamie L. Whitten (D) WiUiam M. Whittington (D) Thomas G. Abemethy (D) Arthur Winstead (D) WUliam M. Colmer (D) John Bell WUUams (D) Missouri 1 Clare Magee (D) 2 Morgan Moulder (D) 3 Phil J. Welch (D) 4 Leonard Irving (D) 5 Richard BolUng (D) 6 George H. Christopher (D) 7 Dewey Short (R) 8 A. S. J. Camahan (D) 9 Clarence Cannon (D) 10 Paul C. Jones (D) 11 John B. Sullivan (D) 12 Raymond W. Karst (D) 13 Frank M. Karsten (D) Montana 1 Mike Mansfield (D) 2 Wesley A p*Ewart (R) Nebraska 1 2 3 4 Carl T. Curtis (R) Eugene D. O'SuUivan (D) Karl Stefan (R) A. L. Miller (R) Nevada AL WaUer S. Baring (D) New Hampshire 1 Chester E. Merrow (R) 2 Norris Cotton (R) New Jersey 1 Charles A. Wolverton (R) 2 T. MiUet Hand (R) . 3 James C.- Auchindoss (R)> 4 Charles R. HoweU (D) 5 Charles A. Eaton (R^ 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Clifford P. Case (R) J. PameU Thomas (R) Gordon Caniield (R) Harry L. Towe (R) Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) Hugh J. Addonizo (D) Robert W. Kean (R) Mary T. Norton (D) Edward J. Hart (D) New Mexico -AL Antonio M. Fernandez (D) AL John E. Miles (D) New York 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 W. Kingsland Macy (R) Leonard W. Hall (R) Henry J. Latham (R) L. Gary Clemente (D) T. Vincent Quinn (D) James J. Delaney (D) Vacant (John J. Delaney died Nov. 17, 1948) 8 Joseph L. Pfeifer (D) 9 Eugene J. Keogh (D) 10 Andrew L. Somers (D) 11 James J. Hefferiian (D) 12 John J, Rooney (D) 13 Donald L. O'Toole (D) 14 Abraham J. Multer (D) 15 Emanuel CeUer (D) 16 James J. Murphy (D) 17 Frederick R. Coudert, Jr. (R) 18 Vito Marcantonio (ALP) 19 Arthur G. Klein (D) 20 Sol Bloom (D) 21 Jacob K. Javits (R) 22 Adam C. Powell, Jr. (D) 23 WaUer A. Lynch (D) 24 Isidore Dollinger (D) 25 Charles A Buckley (D) 26 Christopher McGrath (D) 27 Ralph W. Gwinn (R) 28 Ralph A Gamble (R) 29 Katharine St. George (R) 30 Jay LeFevre (R) 31 Bernard W. Kearney (R) 32 WUUam T. Byrne (D) 33 Dean P. Taylor (R) 34 Clarence E. KUburn (R) 35 John C. Davies (D) 36 Walter Riehlman (R)' 37 Edwin Arthur Hall (R) 38 John Taber (R) 39 W.- SterUng Cole (R) 40 Kenneth B. Keating (R) 41 James W. Wadsworth (R) 42 WUUam L. Pfeiffer (R) 43 Anthony F. Tauriello (D) 44 Chester C. Gorski (D) 45 Daniel A Reed (R) North Carolina 1 Herbert C. Bonner (D) 2 John H. Kerr (D) 3 Graham A Barden (D) 4 Harold D. Cooley (D: 5 Thurmond Chalhamj (D) 6 Carl T. Durham (D) 111 • �Friday. January 7. 1949 Page Nine C'fhc'RapreseutsAh^ aand ScMitors, te eatd ^astriet, who wilt sooncousid/^ to talie ine Flan. atul aoiri-iiell tubal; t|oa plan io inuin ibe Atner'ican boriuciM^ io "tdkc iluNisatuls apaii.tliou.yuau AiM^tcAn,tvaadiers^ 7 F. Erlel Carlyle (D) 9 Charles B. Deane (D) 9 Robert L. Doughion (D) 10 Hamilton C. Jones (D) 11 Alfred L. Bulwinkle (D) 12 Monroe M. Redden (D) North Dakota AL William Lemke (R) Ah Usher L. Burdick (R) Ohio AL Stephen M. Young (D) 1 Charles H. Elston (R) 2 Earl T. Wagner (5) 3 Edward Breen (D) 4 WUliam M. McCulloch (R) 5 Cliff Clevenger (R) 6 James G. Polk (D) 7 Clarence J. Brown (R) 9 Frederick C. Smith (R) 9 Thomas H. Burke (D) 10 Thomas A. Jenkins (R) 11 Walter E. Brehm (R) 12 John M. Vorys (R) 13 Alvin F. Weichel (R) 14 Walter B. Ruber (D) 15 Robert T. Seciest (D) 16 John McSwccncy (D) 17 J. Harry McGregor (R) 13 Wayne L. Hays (D) 19 Michael J. Kirwan (D) 20 Michael A. Feighan (D) 21 Robert Grosser (D) 22 Frances P. Bolton (R) Oklahoma 1 Dixie Gilmer (D) 2 William G. Stigler (D) 3 Carl Albert (D) 4 Tom Steed (D) 5 A. S. Mike Monroney (D) 6 Tobey Morris (D) 7 Victor Wickersham (D) 9 George Howard Wilson (D) Oregon 1 Walter Norblad (R) 2 Lowell Stockman (R) 3 Homer D. Angell (R) 4 Harris Ellsworth (R) Pennsylvania 1 WiUiam A. Barrett (D) 2 WiUiam T. Granahan (D) 3 Hardie Scott (R) 4 Earl Chudoff (D) 5 William J. Green. Jr. (D) 6 Hugh D. Scott, Jr. (R) 7 Benjamin F. James (R) 9 Franklin H. Lichtenwalter (R) 9 Paul B. Dague (R) 10 Harry P. O'NeUl (D) 11 Daniel J. Flood (D) 12 Ivor D. Fenton (R) 13 George M. Rhodes (D) 14 Wilson D. Gillette (R) 15 Robert F. Rich (R) 16 SamueLK. McConnell. Jr. (R) 17 Richard M. Simpson (R) 18 John C. Kunkel (R) 19 Leon H. Gavin (R) 20 Francis E. Walter (D) 21 James F. Lind (D) 22 James E. Van Eandt (R) 23 Anthony Cavalc^e (D) 24^Thoma6 E. Morgan (D) 25 Loub E. Graham (R) 26 Robert L. Coffey. Jr. (D) 27 Augustine B. KeUey <D) 28 CarroU D. Keiums (R) 29 Harry J. Davenport (D) 30 Robert J. Corbett (R) 31 James G. Fulton (R) 32 Herman P. Eberharter (D) 33 Frank Buchanan (D) Rhode Island 1 Aime J. Forand (D) 2 John E. Fogarty (D) 4 5 6 7 9 9 Watkins M. Abbitt (D) Thomas B. Stanley (D) Clarence G. Burton (D) Burr P. Harrison (D) Howard W. Smith (D) Thomas B. Fugate (D) Washington 1 Hugh B. MitcheU (D) 2 Henry M. Jackson (D) 3 RusseU V. Mack (R) 4 Hal Holmes (R) 5 Walt Horan (R) 6 Thor C. Tollefson (R) West Virginia 1 Robert L. Ramsay (D) South Carolina 1 L. Mendel Rivers (D) 2 Hugo S. Sims, Jr. (D) 3 James B. Hare (D) 4 Joseph R. Bryson (D) 5 James P. Richzurds (D) 6 John L. McMUlan (D) South Dakota 1 Harold O. Lovre (R) 2 Francis Case (R) Tennessee 1 Dayton E. Phillips (R) 2 John Jennings. Jr. (R) 3 James B. Frazier (D) 4 Albert Gore (D) 5 Joe L. Evins (D) 6 J. Percy Priest (D) 7 Pat Sutton (D) 8 Tom Murray (D) 9 Jere Cooper <D) 10 CUfford Davis (D) Texas 1 Wright Patman (D) 2 J. M. Combs (D) 3 Lindley Beckworth (D) 4 Sam Raybiun (D) 5 J. Frank Wilson (D) 6 Olin E. Teague (D) 7 Toin Pickett (D) 8 Albert Thomas (D) 9 Clark W. Thompson (D) 10 Homer Thornberry (D) 11 W. R. Poage (D) 12 Wingate Lucas (D) 13 Ed Gossett (D) 14 John E. Lyte. Jr. (D) 15 Lloyd M. Bentsen. Jr. (D) 16 Ken Regan (D) 17 Omar Burleson (D) 18 Eugene Worley (D) 19 George H. Mahon (D) 20 Paul J. KUday (D) 21 O. C. Fisher (D) Utah 1 Walter K. Granger (D) 2 Reva Beck Bosone (D) Vermont AL Charles A. Plumley (R) Virginia 1 Schuyler Otis Bland (D) 2 Porter Hardy. Jr. (D) 3 J. Vaughan Gary <D) 2 3 4 5 6 Harley O. Staggers (D) Cleveland M. BaUey (D) M. G. Bumside (D) John Kee (D) E. H. Hedrick (D) Wisconsin 1 Lawrence H. Smith (R) 2 Glenn R. Davis (R) 3 Geurdner R. Withrow (R) 4 Clement J. Zablocki (D) 5 Andrew J. BiemiUer (D) 6 Frank B. Keefe (R) 7 Reid F. Murray (R) 8 John W. Byrnes (R) 9 Merlin Hull (R) 10 Alvin E. O'Konski (R) Wyoming AL Frank A. Barrett (R) Schuyler Otis Bland, Chairman House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries Chairman, Joint Committee on Foreign Economic Cooperation (ECA "Watchdog" Committee) Chairman, Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Senate Alabama Maine Lister Hill (D) John J. Spukman (D) Owen Brewster (R) Margaret Chase Smith (R) Arizona Maryland Carl Hayden (D) Ernest W. McFarland (D) Arkansas MUlard E. Tydings (D) Herbert R. O'Conor (D) Massachusetts J. WiUiam Fulbright (D) John L. McClellan (D) Leverett Saltonstall (R) Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (R) California Michigan Sheridan Downey (D) WiUiam F. Knowland (R) Arthur H. Vandenberg (R) Homer Ferguson (R) Colorado Minnesota Edwin C. Johnson (D) Eugene D. MiUikin (R) Connecticut Georgia Idaho Glen H. Taylor (D) Bert H. MUler (D) Illinois Oregon Guy Cordon (R) Wayne Morse (R) Pennsylvania Francis J. Myers (D) Edward Martin (R) Rhode Island South Carolina Missouri Walter F. George (D) Richard B. RusseU iD) Elmer Thomas (D) Robert S. Kerr (D) Mississippi Delaware Florida Oklahoma Theodore Francis Green (D) J. Howard McGrath (D) James O. Eastland (D) John C. Stennis (D) Claude Pepper (D) Spessard L. Holland (D) Robert A. Taft (R) John W. Bricker (R) Edward J. Thye (R) Hubert H. Humphrey (D) - Brien McMahon (D) Raymond E. Baldwin (R) John J. WiUiams (R) J. AUen Frear (D) Ohio Forrest C. DonneU (R) James P. Kem (R) Montana Jzunes E. Murray (D) Zales N, Ecton (R) Nebraska Hugh Butler (R) Kenneth S. Wherry (R) Nevada Pat McCarran (D) George W. Malone (R) New Hampshire Burnet R. Maybank (D) OUn D. Johnston (D) South Dakota Chan Gumey (R) Karl E. Mundt (R) Tennessee Kenneth B. McKeUar (D) Estcs KefauVer (D) Texas Tom Connally (D) Lyndon B. Johnson (D) Utah Elbert D. Thomas (D) Arthur V. Watkins (R) Vermont Scott W. Lucas (D) Paul H. Douglas (D) Styles Bridges (R) Charles W. Tobey (R) George D. Aiken (R) Ralph E. Flanders (R) Indiana New Jersey Virginia Homer E. Capehart (R) WiUiam E. Jenner (R) H. Alexander Smith (R) Robert C. Hendrickson (R) ^ Iowa New Mexico Bourke B. Hickenlooper (R) Guy M. Gillette (D) Kansas Dennis Chavez (D) Clinton P. Anderson (D) New York Harry Flood Byrd (D) A. Willis Robertson (D) Washington Warren G. Magnuson (D) Harry P. Cain (R) West Virginia Clyde M. Reed (R) Andrew F. Schoeppel 1R) Robert F. Wagner (D) Irving M. Ives (R) Harley M. Kilgore (D) Matthew M. Neely (D) Kentucky North Carolina Wisconsin Alben W. Baxkley (D)« Virgil Chapman (D) Clyde R. Hoey (D) J. MelvUle Broughton (D) Louisiana North Dakota AUen J. EUender (D) Russell B. Long (D) WUUam Langer (R) Milton R. Young (R) Alexander WUey (R) Joseph R. McCarthy (R) Wyoming Joseph C. OTdahoney (D) Lester C. Hunt (D) �THE SEAFARERS Page Ten LOG JFriday. January 7, 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Fooling With Fillies Dull Second To Seafaring Life, Oldtimer Says MOMENTS LIKE THESE HELPED Oldtimer Raymond Flynn wouldn't trade his shipboard post for a chance to ride the finest nag in the world. Currently sailing as Pantryman aboard the SS Del Norte, Flynn, who started riding ships in 1928 after a suc­ cessful fling as a jockey,* thing wiih more of a future for says racing has no thrills a guy who was picking up weight. He didn't want to stay like seafaring — not for in one place so he chose the his money, anyway. sea. Pickings were slim in those Brother Flynn spent 12 of his 41 years fooling with the fillies before going to sea, so he gives out straight dope. Of French-Irish stock, Flynn first turned to in the quiet little New Jersey town of Cranford, not far from the noise of New York City. That was in 1907. He had hardly given up riding a carriage when the family switch­ ed headquarters to Brooklyn. BOY ON A HORSE Flynn attended school there r-tintil he was nine. For reasons nof' health, doctors advised the Flynn family to send young Rajnnond to a farm to build him 'tip. That's how he got to know ^'horses. 'i Before many seasons had pass^ed young Flynn was working as an exercise boy for twenty " bucks a month. After a while, •' with the help of Mike Hackett, ' a horse-bpeeder, Raymond got a chance to try his skUl with the whip in a race. He took second money and he was off on his career as a jockey. Ray rode a winner the next THE CORSAIR days—$60 a month as ^ a messman—but it served Flynn's pur­ pose. UNION BOOSTER When the SJU was formed. 10 years later, Flynn saw the ad­ vantages of a union and was Twin Falls Victory crewmen kept up spirits during among the first to sign up and do his share to improve the sea­ Hawaiian Islands stopovers. Pictured in Hilo refreshment men's lot. The proud holder of spot (left to right) are: the Third Mate,. G. Chapman, T.. Book No. 46, Ilynn says that Newtqn, D. Harmon, an unidentified girl, A. Dagg aind J. men with SIU books are on the Leskun. inside track. a 2 "There's a thousand percent difference in conditions between the time I first went to sea and now," Ray declares. "But while we must protect Sailing orders that frequently Falls sailed for Tacoma. She what we have already won, we became snarled kept the lads spent a week in the Washington • must always strive for better aboard the Twin Falls Victory in port awaiting orders. Then back : a continual sta^ of jitters at the to Canada- again. things." RAYMOND FLYNN Flynn lives in New Orleans outset of a recent voyage, but STRAIGHTENED UP with his wife, Margaret, whom the soothing effect of some off­ After loading general cargo, time out on a horse named he met aboard the steamship shore moments found all hands mostly lumber, in Westminster Zouave in some hot competition Capitol in 1933. They were tied on the beam when payoff time and Vancouver, the Twin Falls at Maryland's Bowie Park. up after what is probably one holled around. straightened out and headed for Thereafter he traveled all over of the swiftest courtships in the The trip, which began with the the Hawaiian Islands. Her crevvthe country with winning and annals of seagoing romances. sign-on in Wilmington, Cal., on men emerged from their tizzy They met, Flynn proposed and Aug. 27 and ended in Oakland with pick-me-up evenings in losing mounts. By the time 1928 rolled around Margaret accepted—all in a few on Nov. 1, "was fouled up from Honolulu's Sad Sam's and other Flyim was looking for. some- hours. Flynn jrecalls that his sole the start," according to crew- other bistros familiar to the sea­ assets on that mighty venture member Edward Grothus. faring man restful afternoons on were a buck in cash and a new GETS SET TO SAIL Waikiki Beach, says Brother FIRST TO GO pair of shoes. Grothus. Other ports in which The Twin Falls Victory crew BEAT BOMBS the Sea;farers found pleasure Like most SIU oldtimers, Ray was the first one shipped-by San were Port Allen, Kaweiliweili, sailed throughout the war and Francisco's new Atlantic and Kuhului" and Hilo. saw plenty of action. Among Gulf District. Journeying by Of eleven days on the return his ships was the SS Florida. bus, the boys arrived at the ship trip to Oakland, "four were spent in Wilmington to learn they Luck was riding with him, he lying offshore with but enough says, because, he was never tor­ were scheduled to sail for the speed for steerage,"- Grothus says.: Far East. pedoed. From ; the payoff 'Grothus • Rio and New Orleans are his Then came the first hitch. The two favorite cities. Brother Flynn orders were changed; the ship headed back to -his native -Iowa • doesn't like New York. Says it's was to proceed to Vancouver, for a crack at growing you- • too fast Maybe that helps to Canada, to load. Hitch number know-what-kind of com. He says explain Why he's happier going two: in Canada the original or­ he'll miss everything about the to sea than he was whipping ders wefe rescinded. The booms sea—all save the Twin Falls were overhauled and the Twin Victory. them down the home-stretch. Hawaii Calms Crew's Tizzy 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK The trim Alcoa passenger-cargo vessel hums with activity as members of the Deck Gang make her ready for sea. Photo was taken day before sailing time as the "pride of the fleet" prepared to shove off from New Orleans on a regularly* scheduled Caribbean cruise. One of the crew has just re­ ceived mail from Uncle Sam. He's wanted for a fitting to a new brown .suit. So long, pal ..."Our Union is celebrating its tenth anniversary. What progress we have made during this time. Watch us go from here. I hear the crew on the Steel Chemist were good joes ex­ cept the Chief Steward... Met Dick Miller in the French Quarter drinking a malted milk. Something is wrong somewhere... The author of "Why Bosuns Get Grey" is here in New Orleans. He's run­ ning away from the cold weather. I have a reputation for crying aU the time, but if you listen to my crying you'U hear I'm for the while Stewards Depart­ ment. I believe that the work­ ing rules in the Stewards De­ partment of passenger ships (Delta Line) should be revised. May I suggest for the others on the Del Mar and Del Sud to cooperate and give a report on this issue to their agent in New Orleans. I give credit to the deck and engine departments for fighting for their rights. Worth Repealing: Bill Champlin's famous saying, ".Why go to the movies when you can go to sea." Have- you ever eaten a cheese omelette? - -Try one, they're good... Woody Warren is again determined tp ; go to the hills of Kentucky ^ and sell - "mountain dew." He ' says there is a future in the ; business ..-. E. Reyes' once had ;; doctor's orders to sleep on the ' floor because Of a physical dis- " order.' Now he can't get used to a soft bed. ' . . Two little grilled pork chops, ^d^ potatoes for $1^25. And some , of the boys kick about the chow. I believe it costs moire to eat here in New Orleans ' than in New York.... Who's the guy who bought a copy of the book "How To'Write Love Letters?" .-..This is an idea for Stewards on freighters: When the crew cries, go to the galley and tell Cookie to make some doggies. ; Pass thiem, around at coffee time. '. You'll be the crew's Man of • Distinction. / •• �Friday, January 7, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings Page Eleven SEAFilRER SAM says: BETHORE, Nov. 14—J. Penner. gestion that performer aboard Chairman: E. Black, Secretary. ship be brou^t before Patrol­ Department delegates reported. man for charges to be placed Brother Lewleyn was electee against him. One minute of ship's delegate for the voyage. silence observed for Brothers lost Good and • Welfare: Suggested at sea. that coffee percolator in PO mess XXX be put on repair list. Glasses THE CABINS, Nov. 6—Francis taken from messroom to various Ploppert, Chairman; Richard quarters are to be returned to Barnes, Secretary. Delegates messroom before meal times. One Boatler, ship's; Barnes, deck; minute, of silence for departed Carney, engine and Plopperl, Brothers. stewards reported on number of books and permits in their de­ » » » RAPHAEL SEMMES. Nov. 14 partments. Quartermaster in­ D. Otto, Chairman; M. R. structed not to sign overtime un­ Norris, Secretary. Delegates re­ ship is adequately stored. Good less for $1.45 per hour, as stipu­ EEP UP THAT BARPAGE OF PROTESTS ported there were no beefs at and Welfare: Suggestion that lated in contract. Good and Wel­ ship's delegate get in touch with AGAINST THE-HOFFAdANJ PROPOSAL TO this time in any of the depart­ fare:. Discussion by Clarke on SIU agent and have him contact SCUTTLE THE AMERICAN MERCMA/V/TMARIKIB. \ ments. Repair list is to be taken why ship hasn't picked up more care of by the three department company to see if the cooks' fre.sh fruit and vegetables. Sur.--I ON PASES 6 AND 9 OF THIS ISSUE ARE THE / delegates and a copy to be given roOm can be changed, as three rency requested that ladder from A/AMES OF THE REPRESENTATIVES AND to Chief Mate and Engineer as men are sleeping in the smallest messhali to lower deck be •.-f SENATORS OF EVERY STATE. lA/RlTE OfR. "-J soon as possible. Usual discus­ room on the ship. painted. Surrency asked who is X ii WIRE THEM AT ONCE (AND VoUR PRIENDS, ": sion on cleaning up messroom to tell the permitmen when their ALCOA PATRIOT, Nov. 6— ^ter card games. Baker given 60-day limit has expired. One / VouR FAMILY, AND YouR ORjGANirATON^ •i vote of thanks by the crew for Ralph Ashby, Chairman; Harry J. minute of silence for Brothers I-AND TELL THEM HOW YOU FEE , -J*doing a good job. One minute of Thompson, Secretary. Engine and lost at sea. silence was observed in memory stewards department delegates reported on number of bookof our departed Brothers. members in their departments; deck delegate reported small amount of disputed overtime, which crew expects to collect in XXX New York. New Business: EVISTAR, Nov. 7 — Frank Charles Buleza elected ship's t. S. S. By HANK delegate by acclamation. Good Fromm, Chairman; Warren Calla­ STEEL SEAFARER, Nov. 4— and Welfare: Brother Click sug­ han, Secretary. Delegates re­ George Meaney, Chairman; Harry gested that crew work toward ported on state of.their depart­ It looks like our New York brothers are starting the New Slodzina, Secretary. Election of bringing in a clean ship. Steward ments. Engine Delegate called Year off with a rush. Jobs are booming in our West Coast halls delegates held. Tusing, deck de­ was asked to provide more fruit for the repair of sanitary lines, —and lots of brothers are getting out there somehow. Well, to the partment; Kelly, stewards de­ with night lunch. Vote of thanks heads, fresh water lines and partment; Nunn, engine depart­ was voted entire stewards de- drinking fountains when ship ar­ brothers in every SIU hall, we're launching our good and welfare ment; Meaney, ship's delegate pai'tment for fine work during rives in port. New Business: suggestion for 1949—Ship in, any job for any run. Thanks to ou? elected. New Business: Motion trip. One minute of silence ob­ Motion by D. Rood that repairs Organizing Program we have many SlU-contracted tankers—so by Kelly, carried, that if the served for Brothers lost at sea. be made in Texas City. Motion _grab those jobs. And don't forget to help out in knocking over crew were fed in one messroom by Fisher that ship's delegate be Cities Service so we can dog down these ships with an SIU the meals could be put out faster elected. Motion by Francisco contract... (Sea) Man of Distinction: "Sir Charles"- Oppenheimer, and much easier. Motion by Blanco that Fisher be elected as Tusing to draw up a repair list ship's delegate, carried. Motion who has constantly stated his sincere views for the good and in each department. Meaney by Callahan, carried that ship's welfare of the union and the membership. Also a vote of thank® moved that Steward put out delegate contact the Chief Engi­ to him for writing letters last week to many Congressman lurging more food for night lunches. neer and have the washing them to stop the ECA from destroying our merchant marine.' After Steward agreed to increase machine checked and repaired. f food outlay, the motion was Good and Welfare: Discussion on X X X ^ dropped. Motion by Kelly, car­ routine work in the stewards de­ Brother Pete de Pietro is in town. Okay. Pete, we won't ried, that a procedure be outlined partment. Agreement that all mention peppers... Before Calvin Jones shipped out to Euro­ for keeping laundry in good beefs arising in that department , XXX shape. Good-and Welfare: Deck pean ports he received that good old stuff called—mail...Bill JOHN B. WATERMAN, Nov. 7 will be referred to the boarding delegate assigned job of seeing Patrolman. Captain informed Rogers is another brother who got a package just before he —E. Bishop, Chairman; E. Jones, that Mate returned libi-ary books. crew that washing machine will sailed... We wonder where Charles Watson, the Electrician, Secretary. Deck delegate re­ Engine delegate agreed to see ported beef on shoregang work; be used only on southbound trip is right now.., Before heading for Halifax, Percy Boyer (with about having more heat in the other delegates reported no beefs. as the ship will have a limited traditional mustache) and Bill Story rolled ashore long enough main deck foc'sles. One minute New Business: Motion carried water supply. Water will not be to say hullo to the boys. Brother Story shaped us the amazmg of silence observed for Brothers rationed for other uses. that all departments get together lost at sea. news that Brother "J.P." Creel down in New Orleans has XXX on repair list.' Motion to see STEEL WORKER. Nov. 23— % i % refused to ship out ever since he built himself a home. That's Patrolman about Chief Mate SWEETWATER, Nov. 5 — J. pushing crew around. Motion Frank Hazen, Chairman; W^er militant mutiny—especially if several lonely shipmates are Lane, Chairman; Tim Holt, Sec­ carried that medicine chest be Hale, Secretary. Meeting opened doggone disappointed in shipping out of New Orleans wiihoui retary. Deck delegate reported checked and medical attention with reports by the delegates: Brother Creel. s. small beefs on penalty hours; be improved. Good and Welfare: Joseph Decinque, ship's delegate; other delegates reported -every­ Suggestion that slopchest be Walter Petrowski, deck; John thing as being shipshape. New opened to handle men on watch. Wauchek, engine, and Gabriel Business: H. Cook elected ship's Steward James Hand, well-known dog-breeder of Tampa, re­ Suggestion that hereafter the Gabling, stewards. By a 22 to 5 ^delegate by acclamation. Good ship should be properly secured vote the crew decided to turn cently of the Alcoa Pioneer, sent in a list of questions a Steward and Welfare: Suggestions that for sea before leaving port and a title to its washing machine and is asked by the crew in any foi'eign port. These are just a f|w-=s steam line in black gang head be notice be posted in a prominent ironer over to the next crew with Is the night lunch out yet? What time is the draw? How far is checked, toaster be checked, place infonning the deck depart­ a request that they be main­ up-town? How many days will we be here? What about ordering linen be checked. Steward be tained in good condition. Also some fresh milk? Has there been any mail for me? The questica ment as to sailing hour and time asked about cold supper. One decided to wait for Patrolman's that is asked over and over again is "Is the old man back yet?" of securing ship. minute of silence for Brothers okay before paying off. One min­ XXX lost at sea. ZEBULON PIKE. Nov. 6—W. ute of silence in memory of The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes C. McCuistion, Chairman: D. W. Brothers lost at sea. of the following brothers—John Latella of New York, Everett Conrcy, Secretary. Delegates re­ Paironas of New York, B. Kinler of Alabama, Rendich Meola ported all books and per-mits as of New York, Ernest Buchser of Ohio, Paul Koval of California. being in good standing. Good George Stropich of Michigan, Rudolph Stoskopf of Virginia, and Welfare: Discussion on the Anthony Guida of New York, Robert Scales of Texas. cleaning of recreation room ^nd laundry. General discussion on the corning meeting of the Inter­ XXX The ECA chief has tried to destroy our jobs. And on the SOUTHLAND, Nov. 4—A. L. national. One minute of silence XXX other hand he is continuing to build up the foreign merchant Frick, Chairman; J. Harris, Sec­ for Brothers lost at sea. HURRICANE, Nov. 20— marines, too. Read this news item, dated December 31, Washing­ retary.. Delegates reported their George Sorensen, Chairman; XXX, departments free of beefs. New STEEL EXECUTIVE, Nov. 7— John Canlrell, Secretary. Three ton, D.C.—"The Economic Co-operation Administration reported Business: Motion by Cochran, Donald CowelL Chairman; Sid­ delegates reported on conditions that Norway, with the aid of Marshall Plan funds, hopes to add carried, that no one sign foreign ney Swilier, Secretary. Dele­ in their departments. Ralph Gro- nearly 3,000,000 tons of merchant shipping to its fleet by 1953. articles luvtil food supplies are gates repox'ted overtime in dis­ secloe was elected unanimously Already under construction in Swedish shipyards, ECA said, i® checked and okayed by ci-ew. pute, several men too severely ship's delegate. It was recom­ $21,800,000 worth of new shipping for the Norwegians."... Wo Amendment to motion by Frick logged and officers painting. New mended that Stewards men dump would like to say that President Truman has another job to do: ; that. Agent be notified upon Business: Department delegates garbage over stem of ship, and keep our merchant marine afloat and expanding, not allow ships t# ship's arrival of the desire of the to make up repair list. Good and that percolator in crew's mess be be bone-yarded every month while at the same time we send crew not to sign foreign articles, Welfare: Request of ship's dele­ used only for watch while at steel and mony to foreign nations so they can keep on expanding their fleets. only coastwise articles, until the gate to resign overruled. Sug- sea. CUT and RUN �THE SEAFARERS Pa96 Twelve LHC FMd«r« JantMunr f> 2949 MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS Ex-Gob Says Navy's Slant On Unions Was Anti-Labor To the Edilor: IN CHARGE OF FILLING THEM VP analysists and the Navy news commentators. Union men are made, not WRONG SOURCE born. When millions of laboring men Too many people get their were released from our armed information about unions from forces there were among them the newspaper only and as a result think that the purpose •—myself included — many who of unions is to bleed capital. had no previous trade union Working guys like Frank Reed and myself and millions training. of other people in the country What knowledge I had of un^ , , who rely on their unions for ions-was taken from newspapers own and their family's set and from the Navy's program ^ ourity know how essential these of liews analysis for its per- organizations are. sonn^l, neither of which could We know why we have a Unbe called strictly impartial from ion, we know why we belong labor's standpoint. to the Seafarers and that is to Each week in the Navy, we guarantee a fair wage for an were issued bulletins, or we honest day's labor, in addition to what all people desire but few ever have- -Job Security. Calvin M. Owens Home At Holidays, Seafarer Readies 'Fuzzy' For Show To the Editor: After three trips on the Alcoa Pioneer I am back in Tampa, all set and ready to show my dog in the annual dog show thiff month. I am going to try and do' as well or better with her this' year as I did in the last contest. (Ed. Note: In the 1948 show,; as reported in the LOG, Brother Hand's chow, "Fuzzy," made a' The Stewards Department of Isthmian's Steel Traveler rated a vote of thanks from the crew as being a shipshape gang in preparing and serving the crew's food. Picture was snapped in Manila. The Traveler paid off in New York this week after a trip to the Far East. Heywood Men Realize Wish;Good Topsiders To the Edilor: On several occasions it has been our pleasure to read in our weekly LOG the good deeds of certain Captains and Mates. That we would encounter some of Mates, or at least one of these skippers, was many times our hope but never a reality. At least not until we caught our present ship, the Thomas Hayward, aboard which we have Larry Moore as Bosun and his buddy, Leo Sarkey, as Bosun's CALVIN Mate. We go all out for our skipper, would listen to a speech by a : because of the following: Any­ junior officer dealing with news time you see him he always has of Tabor on the home front, as a smile and a "good morning." well' as a roundup of war news. He never interferes with the ^ ANTI-UNION SLANT Frankly, these bulletins and talks wouldn't exactly be class­ ed as anti-union, but they were presented in such a way that men who had no union experi­ ence or were unfamiliar with the nature of unions were curs­ ing one and all labor organiza­ tions at the finish of each talk. They certainly didn't go out of iUieic way to give the union peos^ a decent break, as they slanted the news. ; I was very fortunate in join­ ing the SIU in 1946, and I was particularly lucky to make one of my early trips with Frank Reed» an oldtimer, who took time to give me a good union education on board ship. In this way I learned how necessary the trade union is to th§ working man and how different the un­ ion actually is from the pic­ ture painted by the daily news Marino Gordils In Hospital To the Editor: I should; like to advise the Brothers in the Union that my husbandi Marino Gordils, who holds SIU Book No. 4630 is now iii the Metropolitan Hospital, Hew York City. Mercedes Gordils New York City Mate or the Bosun as far as work on deck is concerned. Last but not least, the fact that he is good with cigarettes and issues a draw at sea has nothing to do with our grand feeling toward him. As for our Chief Mate, he's just about tops. No, he doesn't bring j4s our break­ fast in bed, and if he did we wouldn't stand for it, but here is what he does do: He not only speaks with you for a few min­ utes when he sees you but, he always addresses you by your first name. He doesn't come down on deck and give us a hand with what we are doing, but he does give the Bosun the work and that is all. (AA Closing Time By BILL GILSTRAP We've had a lotta fun, spent a lotta money, Here's a nickel for the jukebox. Honey. Cuddle up closer, baby, hold me tight. We're loving on a nickel and it's my last night. Smile a little, laugh a little, drink your beer. Look for me tomorrow night, I won't be here. Hang around tomorrow night, look for me. My ship will be pushing, baby, far at sea. Music in the jukebox, drinks on the table; Ship's in the harbor tugging at h^r cable. The world's fulla trouble, I'm fulla rum. There's some difference 'tween a sailor and a bum. Go on and laugh, baby, I don't care, I ever tell you how I like your hair? They're closing up the joint, baby, treat me right. See, they're turning out the neon, light. We still got time, baby, take it slow; Ah, the juke's stopped playing—alright, let's go. When the work is finished he always remarks what a nice job we did (no matter how it may seem to us). When you're sick he doesn't stand a vigil over you twenty-four hours a day. He does, however, give good medi­ cations and always checks the re­ sults himself. While writing I might just as well continue on with the truth and tell that the Second and Third Mates are right in the footsteps of the Chief. In short, it is going to be a shame to have to leave this scow. It's all like a dream. In closing, tlie fellows listed below wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bill Dorann and Benny Rabinowitz Pat Griffon Donald Hilton Isaac Blumberg HEALTH OFFICIAL APPLAUDS STORIES ON HOSPITAL WORK To the Edifor: « The LOG carrying the swell editorial cartoon and spread on our Baltimore and Mobile ma­ rine hospitals met a "tumultuous reception. In.fact, my poor single copy is worn thin from being passed from person to person. The first group of health story materials are in the last stages of preparation, and I will begin forwarding them shortly after Christmas. This week I'm off to Carville, Louisiana to visit the leper colony. During some of my free time iii New Orleans I should like to- visit the SIU Hail there, about which I've read so many good things in the LOG. In closing^ please be assured of ifiy sincere thanks for your grand support of our medical care program. Edward J. FUzgarald Diviakm of Hospitals U.SL Public Health Sarvica JAMES M. HAND clean . sweep of . the show by. garnering four blue ribbon^.) This is the first Christmas X have been home to enjoy sinc^ 1944, and so far I have really enjoyed the holidays. First Christmas, then my daughter's birthday on December 28 and then New Year's Eve. The men on the Alcoa Pioneer saw to it tJiat my birthday did not pass without a cake, as you can see by the photograph. There was a real contrast between my. birthday and my daughter's. At the tender age of six she insisted on going to the Columbia Resr taurant in evening clothes. On my birthday I settled for work clothes and no shoes. These women! James M. Hand ! ASKS PROCEDURE FOR REGAINING SIU MEMBERSHIP ; : To the Editor: I am now in the Air. Force and would like to receive the LOG. Also I would like to know if I lose my permit by being here. Is it possible for me upon my discharge to resume shipping on my permit by paying my dues to date? PcL Donald Maxwell 3764 Training Sqdn Flight 214 Shephard Air Force Base Wichita Falls, Texas (Ed. Note: All Seafarers who were in good standing when' they entered the armed forceswill he reinstated. Bring your' union book (or permit) with your discharge to SIU, A&G, Headquarters, 51 Beavsr St..; New York and you'll be' squared, away.) < �Friday, January 7. 18M THE Passengers' Bags Present Problem To Cape Nome Crew SEAFARERS Hey, Johnny To the Edilor: LOG <»aga lUMbau Healthy, Strong Union Result Of Educational Program Ashore: Brady the passengers come aboard, and then when they get off at the : On oUr la^t voyage to Europe other end, the Deck Department the Cape Nome carried passen­ demand that they handle the pas­ gers both ways. There is one sengers' baggage. It means that To the Editor: premises that men who could Utility man to take care of these the Utility man, who takes care build and hold together an or- , passenger quarters. of these quarters, is not allowed The twice-weekly educational ganization like the SIU, have all ; But the trouble is that when to handle their things. Why not? programs now being sponsored the native intelligence necessary' by the Seafarers International to understand how to cerate ^ The Utility takes care of the Union at the New York Branch rooms, and 'makes up their beds through democratic processes, are something every member, during all of the trip, and then As more and more members when on the beach, should take the Deck Department carries out avail themselves of the SIU edu-' advantage of to improve himself the baggage and makes the tip! cational opportunities it will as an individual, and at the same What business does the Deck mean we will have a greater., time add to the organization as Department have in going into a whole. These educational pro­ supply of members capable of the passengers' rooms? 'Why To. Ih® Editor: grams, one in Parlimentary Pro- assuming the responsib^ duties should they try to take this little ceedure conducted by Brother of a smooth running organiza- , I read in the LOG recently a extra money away from the Glass every Tuesday night and tion. charge that I think was not fair Messboy? Of course handling the other in Forum Technique After one goes through the to the proprietor of the Penn­ large trunks out of the baggage every Monday afternoon con­ sessions of parliamentary pro- , sylvania Bar in San Juan. It storeroom is another matter, and duct^ by Blackie Cardullo, are ceedure, he can then attend the ' was reported by a brother that I'm not talking about that. It's just what the doctor ordered, for class in forum technique and tile Pennsylvania Bar is work­ the hand-baggage, brief cases, apply the principles of public a healthy labor organization. ing against SIU men and is hatboxes, and small suitcases speaking. Here he is supplied , throwing away copies of the that are involved. To the Editor: "Conference" maketh ready the with an audience so that he can; SEAFARERS LOG. man," were the words of the Please print a clarification on I am sending you this picture shed himself of stage fri^t. ' The Pennsylvania Bar is a big this point for the benefit of the of Red and Johnny De Rico, English philosopher Francis Here he trains himself by apply- ' help to some of the brothers members on this and other pas­ which I took at Portland during Bacon. The value of tliat state­ ing theory to practice. He learns who are on the beach here. This senger carriers. the 1946 strike. That was when ment is borne out in an educa­ to talk on his feet in clear,' direct tional program that prepares men Brother is making it hard for I enjoyed the Seafarers Song Johnny was thie SIU tanker or­ to know how to act under all and understandable terms and . the other union members here by Tennessee Thurman in the ganizer on this coast. Last I circumstances. at the same time he can put over , on the beach. Personally, I know November 19th LOG, as well as heard of him, he was on a Robin his point. Most important of all, a lot of ..the brothers here on MEMBER KNOW-HOW the funny picture of Uncle Otto Line ship. I would like to put he learns by doing. the beach go there, and he gives on the Southport, which was sent a notice in the LOG asking him Although the SIU has stood for As the educational program of them drinks and sometimes a in by the former Night Cook and to write to me. an enlightened membership, it the SIU progresses we can look.. meal. Will you also change my mail­ has not always been in a position forward to the day when every Baker, George Reoch. The rpajority of the men are ing address to 6543 N. Interstate broke and, brother, anywhere Otto got off tlie Southport be­ Ave., Portland, Ore.? Both my where it could provide class- SIU ship afloat and every port In the meeting will have an available you can get a meal for free fore she had the accident in the wife and I enjoy it, and now room-type education. past, the Union had to depend supply of members who will be should be appreciated. Lots . of English Channel. Lucky Uncle that the We.st Coast strike is on the kind of education one gets able to function in any capacity the brothers even get credit Otto! Never had an accident. He over I'll be going out again. on the picket line, job action and when called upon to do so. from him. That doesn't happen always gets off before they hap­ W. R. Cogger all the hard ways of getting an Today the SIU is linking up pen! in very many bars. understanding. and forging together educating (Ed. Note: Your address is Uncle Otto Preussler An SIU man recently made Having survived all the tests by hard experience with the edu­ being changed on the mailing a. wisecrack about Matilda's Bai*. (Ed. Note: It is St«wards De­ of battle the SIU has giown to cation of plaiming. These twin Qf course that brother meaiit it partment work to carry handlist, and a notice is being en­ t>e u solid, strong and respon­ aspects of education will serve for a joke, but Matilda didn't baggage out of the passengers' tered in the Personals coltimn sible organization. To protect to keep the SIU as the most take it that way. She's plenty rooms.) of the LOG.) this, the Union depends on a formidable organization in the salty about it. Maybe some membership that can function on maritime industry. brothers haven't been here, and committees, preside as officers at W. J. Brady when, they see an article in the meetings on board ship and in LOG about Puerto Rico they ports, act as crew delegates, LAKE GEORGE don't think it is important. They speak in a rank and file capacity think this place is just a. hole at meetings shaping policy and CREWMEMBER in the ocean. To the Editor: The Skipper was also lucky. act in any capacity to improve DIES AT SEA Actually, Puerto Rica is not We made contact with a Coast the membership and protect the a, bad place and we want to Some of the boys might find To Ihe Editor: keep the best of relations with interesting the data on the last Guard weather ship' and took Union. It is out of these consid­ aboard their doctor via breeches erations that the Union believes The crew of the SS Lake the people here. trip of the Frances. buoy to treat the skipper, whose in a strong educational program George wishes to record its deep (Name Withheld) After a wonderful week in ulcers were giving him a rugged for the membership. sorrow over the death of Bro­ Antwerp and Rotterdam the trip time. He almost pegged out, but 4. Many m e ni b e r s attending ther James M. Brooks, Book No. To the Editor: home to New York seemed quite the doctor fixed him up in short Brother Glass' parliamentary in­ 315. He passed away at sea on My opinion of the SIU bro­ uneventful, that is until we ran order. We're all happy that voy­ struction for the first time are December 10, 1948. ther who sent the anonymous into typical North Atlantic wea­ age ended. R. Weaver encouraged by the methods he Jack Simmons letter to the LOG, claiming Sam ther. uses to build confidence in be­ SS Lake George Chago, prorietor of the Pennsyl­ On the second day of pound­ WANTS TO KEEP ginners. He operates on the Port Said vania Bar in San Juan, dumps ing, port No. 1 boom cradle came the LOG into the garbage loose and the Chief Mate, the ABREAST OF SIU A SEAFARER AND HIS MATE couldn't be printed in full, but other day man, the Bosun and I WHILE IN SERVICE attempted to lash it, but the r would like to say that he must be pretty small fry to take forespeak and chain locker were To the Edilor: that • kind of low action against full of water and the Old Man Although I'll be away, from didn't waut ,to lose time by slow­ the sea for the next three years, a. man for personal reasons. ; I was; on the Puerto Rican ing down. that is no reason for my .not run steady for eighteen mohths To make a long story short, wanting to follow the move­ and lived in San Juan for. three the big one that got us could ments of the Union and my old months (not • beachcombing). I weU have been our end. We were buddies. I plan to go back to have always found LOGs at the all very lucky. sea after my hitch is up with Pennsylvania Bar. I know, as this outfit, so I'd like to be up does every other SlU man who Royal Prince Given to date on everything when I is familiar with the Island, that Sir Charles' Congrats leave here. Sam has befriended and given If possible, I'd like to receive credit for weeks to a good many To Ihe Editor: the LOG. Also I'd enjoy hearing seamen ' on the beach .in that I feel that I must make some from my old shipmates. There comment on the recent birth of are quite a few ex-Seafarers pOrt! This charge, in my opinion, a son to Princess Elizabeth. ' around here, and from what I has been made by a freeloader, It's a boy—^so what! It reaUy hear there'll be more joining us taking this means of getting didn't concern the average Am­ in the near future. even with Sam, who probably erican. We are democratic in About the only things we sea­ spirit, yet some of our people men here can agree upon is wis. a .'up. to him. .If there were grounds to the go for the blue blood distinc­ that according to our SIU stan­ Brother's charge he should have tions. Strictly ballyhoo in this dards, the food, hours and pay signed his name. If other day and age. here are terrible. "beachies" are behind him in his However, in the spirit of the Pvt. Barney Cuthrell charge, as he claims, let's hear goodwill policy of our State Steward Tom Bolton and his wife, Lillian, posed for this 3734 "fraining Sqdn. from them, but please sign all Department we must convey photo by Paul Magro when Tom's ship, the Nathaniel B. FUghl 3831 congratulations to the top rank­ letters. Palmer, tied up recently in a Gulf port. Brother Bolton Lackland Air Force Base ing people of England's royalty. • Frank. Boia . rates as one of the best Stewards in the business, says Magro. San Anlomo, Texas endorsed by Congratulations,' Prfnce Charles. (Ed. Note: You're now oa "He's a great guy and he feeds. sweU," Paid adds. What . Dominick Dwrigo "Sir Cfaavtos" Oppaainiiiiex more could uiyone ask? the LOG mailing list.) SIU Patrons Rap Critic Of PR Bar West Coast Brother Seeks Old Shipmate Heavy North Atlantic Blow Roughed Up Frances' Trip �' Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fnday, January 7« 1949 Seafarers Debate Benefits Big John, Crew Get Lumps & Bumps Of Transportation Ruling In Cross-Country HopTo West Coast Below are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transpgrtation. rule. In line with the SIU poliqr of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG fpr the past several weeks has devoted space to the opinions of the member-' ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportatiott will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both sides of ihe controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a pgrt other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases- where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. picked for charm and person­ scrapheap over the mountains. ality and, believe me, this one He managed to do it, though, As I have stated before in my was something close to heaven. but we were forced down in letters to you, you'll never,-fOf course, we all made a play Elco, Nevada. The pilot didn't have a dull moment if you ship for her. Who wouldn't.tjiink it safe enough weather to out with me. This time was The plane was close to being, proceed to Portland so he put no exception. an antique. I wouldn't be shock­ us down in Oakland airfield On Nov. 8, I savy the SS Pur­ ed to learn it was the one the with our landing lights broken. due Victorj' listed on the ship­ Wright brothers started out in. Sure was rough up in the air. ping board. She was on inter- She had to stop for fuel at I'll take the sea anytime. coastal and as she would be every cow-pasture along the We had to wait around for a back in New York by New way. She bucked like a mustang few hours while they fixed up Year's Eve, I decided to make and reminded me more of a the plane for the next lap. Then the run. At 3 o'clock in the peanut shell in a mid-Atlantic the new crew came aboard. I afternoon I was told to report hurricane than a two-motored presume I don't have to tell you how good looking the stewardess with my "gear in the company's airliner. was this time. All I can say is office on 19 Rector Street. We were to fly to- the West Coast But the first lap of the trip that the airlines sure know how where the ship had been tied was very pleasant, anyway, to pick them. thanks to the attentions of the To the Editor: up during the strike. After bumping around in the To the Editor: glamorous little hunk of woman, Ahead of me in the office who served us sandwiches, milk, fog for four hours we landed in I think we should stick to the I'd like to say a word or two were most of the gang, and I coffee and fruit. She had plenty Portland, where a bus was present transportation ruling. The was: pleasantly surprised at see­ of customers, too. We were the standing by to take us to Brad- cons in the SEAFARERS LOG on this new transportation rul­ ing some of the fellows I know hungriest passengers she ever- wood, where our ship was tied do not make out a sufficiently ing. The ruling has been passed, up. It was supposed to have clear case for returning to the but as it tui-ns out it is work­ very well. Several with whom I had, she told us. been a six-hour ride, but as old rule of handling transporta­ ing more of a hardship on the had become close friends on the HALF-WAY things happened it took us closer tion. The fact is that some mem­ general membership than it is picketlines were t'nere. Gene In Kansas City we reluctantly to ten hours to get there. Nowakoski was to be our Chief bers will benefit under the old proving to aid. Cook, Henry Bonk was one of parted company with her and And here's why; ruling but most will benefit un­ the ABs. Toni and Fargo were the rest of the plane's crew. A After spending forty hours der the new set-up. There are several ships on also with us. It sure was old relief crew was to take the tangling with the clouds and an short runs that sign on crews In this period of readjusting plane on the second lap of the occasional snowstorm, we get home week. trip, which was to begin after in with a driver who lets the bus in the maritime industry it is in New York and after making OFF WE GO natural that the wise fellows a short run—two months at the i-un over the side- of the road are going to homestead their most — sign off in the Gulf. They had us waiting around breakfast. all afternoon until 6 P.M. Fin­ We were to head for Port­ after which it somersaulted over ships. For family men it is ex­ Transportation is then paid back ally,' two busses arrived and took land, but we weren't to get into a creek. I had been asleep, pedient to remain on a vessel to the port of sign-on. 'What us to the Newark airfield. Mak­ there as soon as we thought. but awoke quickly to the noise so that their families will be value is two months work to ing the trip with us were the Our stewardess was good-looking of cracking steel and flying glass provided with a steady income. the member, especially the mar­ crews of the Loyola Victory and this time, too. She was from and the shouts and screams of Then, of course, we have those ried ones, when they originally Southern California where they the gang as their feet, heads and ,the Maiden Victory. men who will stay on a ship may have waited two to four At the airstrip we were held grow smart-looking women and arms smashed tlu-ough the win­ until they kick the bucket. This weeks just to get the job? Even up, too. But I didn't mind that she was one of the smartest. dows. situation is conducive to cliques traveling back home by other OVERTURNED BUS as I soon discovered who was And she watched over us like than first class most of the hen does her little chickens The bus finally settled in a and company stiffs, which is transportation money is used'up. to be our stewardess on the quite intolerable to the average ditch. Some of the guys who Joe. This last sentence, in one M^bers with families arid first lap of the trip. She was a when a hawk is near. lovely little creature, as airline A snowstorm nearlj"^ prevent­ weren't hurt managed to get the form or -another, has appeared homes cannot risk trying to stewardesses usually are. They're ed the pilot from getting the escape door opened and they in many letters favoring the ship coastwise back to their crawled out of the bus, which new rule, and thus must be a' original port just to keep work­ was lying on its side. One of the serious matter. ing, and they don't want to GOOD MEN ON GOODFELLOW fellows smashed the front win­ begin shipping out of the Gulf WANTS OPINIONS dow and several of the men got because it would mean spending out that way. I grant that because there has many months away from their Cars started collecting on the been so much dissension on this homes. road. A few people with cameras issue it should be put in a num­ took pictures of the wreck, ber of compromise versions so I'm in favor of a fair deal, so which they promised to send to that we will have a varied mem­ in the way of a suggestion, why the LOG. Most of the gang got bership's slant on it when it not let the fellows who want to accept transportation and pay off rides to the nearest inn, where comes to a vote. do so; the rest who wish to-re­ we had a badly-needed drink. I was very much interested in main with the ship can do so I took one of the injured fel­ the Del Aires letter, as drawn up by rejecting the transportation lows with me in a car to nearby by Jerry Palmer, which listed money. Westport, where I located a doc­ a sixty-day termination before tor. He recommended that I get the men must leave the ship. Many members I've spoken the guy to a hospital at once, This proviso is favorable to the with are in favor of going back as he believed there might be family man and the homestead­ to the original plan. I believe er, both of whom do not know the majority who voted for the a bad spine injury. By late 'afternoon, we had the the final port of payoff when new ruling believed it would re­ injured men in the hospital, had they make the run, and enables sult in a faster turnover of men, gotten our .gear out of the bus them two months t» save their but the brothers now are find­ and were under way again for money. At the same time it ing that the rule has been a the ship. On board we had four does not harm the seamen on boomerang. hours sleep, then moved the ship the beach waiting for a ship. Let's have some real pro and up the Columbia river to Port­ Too, it ties in nicely with the con on this issue, it is vital. permitman and trip card ruling Unless the membership voices land. John F. Wunderlich on the length of time a man itself, nothing can .be accom­ plished. can stay on a ship. Ship's Delegate Franklin Webb .John J. Flynn SS Purdue Victory To Ihe Editor: PRO: Upped Gains Jtlf-' IH- It':-- CON: Rule Boomerangs Khaki-Clad Brother Warns Of Army's Phony Promises To the Editor: The SS Robin Goodfellow's recent run to South Africa must have been a good one if the smiles on these men are any indication. Back r.ow: E. J. Nooney, OS. Middle row (1. to r.)t A, Jenson, FWT; T. Graves, 3rd Ass'l; Pat O'Neil, AB. Front vow: V. L. Meehan, Oiler; 3rd Mhte, name not given. Warning to all brothers of draft age: Beware the phony line the recruiting sergeants give you if you plan to enlist. They promise you the Queen Mary to get you to sign on the dotted line. Once you are in you are flim-flammed. The sergeants tell you how good, the officers and the noncoms are,-but we never saw so many finks in one place at the same time. They say you work only eight hours a day. Well, I just foimd out they have a 36hour a day clock they go by. Don't be misled by the propa­ ganda you hear and read in the for injuries acquired during the war. newspapers. PUT UP A FIGHT As you know, the Seafarers If you think you arp going, were the first ones to face the enemy and were represented in to be drafted, do all in your all invasions and had the highest power to stay out—even if you casualty rate of all the services. 'have to plead insanity. I could After the Seafarers served on all go into great detail, but I'll leave fronts they are being drafted it to your imagination: just pic­ while ex-€oast Guardsmen, who ture 1,000 bucko skippers and sat on their bottoms thinking of mates on a rustbucket together. I met one of our Brothers here new ways to foul up seamen, are considered veterans. Although and we both agree to fhe aboveV 90 percent of these Times Square This could go on for hours, but. commandos never made the sub- some fink has some work for us infested run to Staten Island, to do . so will close for now. Re­ they are drawing full GI bene­ gards to all. Please send the fits. At the same time, seamen LOG. (Ifame wiihbdid by reqnest)' cannot receive medical attention �TME SEAFARER 9 hOG Tridair. Jannuy 7, 1049 Page Fifteen PERSONALS ROY POURCIAUX JACK DALTON Kathleen Oge has misiflaced Contact Paul Hall, SIU Head­ your address. She asks you to quarters, 51 Beaver Street, New correspond with her al 'once. 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Books In Review AMMLA Branches SIU HRLLS Notice To All SIU Members NOTICE! �•r THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sixleeh Friday, January 7, 1949 firfiEs Serv/ce Seamen \ 'liS COMPARE ^ CHOOSE • •- -'c,.' • - ir•V. _,t 5IU Siale Outstrips Cities Servite Wages And Overtime e • RATING Bosun ^ AB Deck Maintenance OS : Electrician Pumpman 2nd Pumpman-Engine Maintenance Oiler Fireman-Watertender Wiper ..T Steward Chief Cook 2nd Cook Messman Utility- • - SIU $295.00 225.50 243.50 196.00 361.00 305.50 305.50 225.50 225.50 220.00 296.00 267.00 . 237.50 190.00 190.00 SIU WAGES CITIES SERVICE HIGHER BY $256.50 $39.50 214.50 11.00 214.50 29.00 184.00 12.00 Not Carried on CS Ships 280.00 25.50 280.00 25.50 214.50 11.00 214.50 11.00 214.50 5.50 280.00 . 16.00 250.50 16.50 220.50 17.50 179.50 10.50 179.50 10.50 Overtime for SIU-^$1.15 for all men earning less than $228.23 per month $1.45 for all earning more than $228.23 per month Overtime for CS—$1.15 per hour S/li Sekctien Of Jebs SIU members are not restncted in their choice of jobs pr runs. Through Rotary shipping and the Union Hiring Hall, they can ship any where, any time and in any qualified rating. They can choose among tankers, freighters, tugs, towboats, £erries or passenger ships. They can ship from an SIU Hall in any one of the major gwrts on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. They can sail coastwise, intercoastal, nearby-foreign or foreign. Jlie choice is theirs alone. SiU CTMA CTMA offers Cities Service men nothing more than what>*^ they now have. The men, of course, are restricted to the Oompany's tankeri^, and then only under the whim and pleasure of the company r officials. , . ..v'.." Pretettion And Security Patrolmen cover all ships at sign-ons and payoffs to protect the crew's interests. SIU contracts outlaw company blacklists. Efficient machinery for handling beefs. Hospital benefits. Burial benefits. Support of 8 million AFL trade unionists and the Maritime Trades Department. I i CTMA CTMA offers no protection to Cities Service men. They are at the complete mercy of the ship's officers and company officials. CTMA does not even pretend to have any grievanci machinery. The job of the CTMA ship's delegate is to collect dues and read communications from the CTMA. CTMA merely says that if you are fired you automatically become a retired member, but saysjiothing about getting you^ job back—or getting you another one. (For a comparison of the differences between an SlU-contracted ship and a non-union ship see pictures and story on page 5.) SIU Membership Coutrei Of Orgunautien Regular membership meetings held in all ports. Annual election of union officials by secret ballot. All important decisions put to secret referendum vote, pfter thorough discussion at shipboard and shoreside meetings find through the SEAFARERS LOG. 11 W" VOTE 'YES' CTMA The membership has no voice in the affairs or control 0| CTMA. A ^'proposed constitution" has already been drawn up byj company lawyer, which puts all the power into the hands pC an "Advisory Counselor" (read "company lawyer"). A Vote For The SIU Is A Vote For Jobs, Wages, Security And Democratic Control Of Your Own Organization VOTE •Vii:;,.- � 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 January 7, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CALLS VOTE IN CS; ONLY TO BE ON BALLOT A&G VOTE TALLY TO BEGIN SOON CS LAWYER WRITES'CONSTITUTION' FOR CTMA, KEEPS CONTROL OF STOOGE 'UNION IN OWN HANDS CS LAWYER RUNS CTMA UNDER CONSTITUTION LABOR,CONGRESSMEN PLEDGE ECA SUPPORT ISTHMIAN PAYOFF RECALLS PRE-SIU DAYS PHILLY PROMISES COME THROUGH,DRAWS BOOM WEEK OF SHIPPING TAMPA ACTIVITY SHOWS INCREASE NEW OUTFITS,INTERCOASTAL HIGHLIGHT NEW YORK WEEK MOBILE CLOSES IN GOOD SHAPE PORT SAVANNAH READY FOR SHIPPING CALLS EMPTY FRISCO HALL AWAITS MEN FOOLING WITH FILLIES DULL SECOUND TO SEAFARER LIFEE,OLDTIMERS SAYS HAWAII CALMS CREW TIZZY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/07/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 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 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/da6da32487a77f166cb01b43498cc9da.PDF b5fe0707f299e82a888a076456c5500c PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, JANUARY 14. 1949 No. 2 Bland Readying Bill To Close Loophole In EGA The SIU's campaign to block ECA Administra­ tor Paul G. Hoffman's attempt to move Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign ships began to bear fruit this week. On Wednesday, it was reported that Representative Schuyler Otis Bland, Chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, was preparing a bill absolutely guaran­ teeing that at least 50 percent of all dry cargoes, and perhaps of all tanker cargoes, go under the American flag. Presumably the bill would not have the loophole that exists in the^ ing the low labor standards on present law. foreign vessels. Judge Bland already had in­ Members of Congress have dicated his support of the SIU's maintained that they meant that, position in the fight to save the if American ships were available American merchant marine and at American rates, at least 50 the jobs of American seamen in percent of all cargoes must go several letters to the Union and in American ships—and no non­ in a strong protest to Senator sense about it. Representative Styles Bridges, retiring chairman Bland's bill is expected to be of th^ Joint Committee on Econ­ worded beyond misunderstand­ ing. omic Cooperation. In his letter to Bridges, which Under the "Hoffman Plan" it released to the press last was estimated that somewhere month. Judge Bland showed between 120 and 150 Maritime that Hoffman's plan would not Commission ships, now chartered save the American taxpayer any to private companies, would be money and might in the end laid up. This would be "finished constitute an economic loss. He with engines" for the American used many of the same argu­ marchant marine. What is more, ments which the LOG employed Hoffman would not be saving the government the money he in the issue of January 7. claimed. FLOOD OF PROTESTS NO SAVING While Judge Bland was pre­ paring his bill, hundreds of let­ As the LOG pointed out on ters from Senators and Con­ January 7, the United States gressmen continued to pour into government would lose the char­ Headquarters and into SIU ter hire on these ships—some Branches up and down the coast, $7,500 or more per month per indicating wide Congi-essional in­ ship, and would also forego mil­ dignation at Hoffman's wilful lions of dollars in federal taxes and ruthless scheme. At the which ship operators would pay same time, thousands of letters on their income from the ships. and telegrams continued to pour In addition, the government into Washington condemning the would have to pay $10,000 per "Huffman Plan" which would (Continued on Page 15) throw 10,000 seamen out of work. Many of these protests came from the seamen themselves. But many more came from the hun­ dreds of international and local unions, CIO as well as AFL, in non-maritime fields whose mem­ The oil business is a pretty slick game. Under the circumstances you bers have rallied to the SIU's WASHINGTON—A bill to ex­ empt merchant seamen who sail­ certainly wouldn't expect an amateur performance from the people who head side. On pages eight and nine of ed through the war from the up one of the largest petroleum outfits in the world. this issue of the LOG are quo­ draft was inti'oduced into the But expectations to the contrary, officials of the Cities Service Oil tations from some of the letters House of Representatives last Company are still straining to make a success of a sorry little spectacle they which members of Congress have week by Congressman William addressed to the SIU, and from M. Colmer of Mississippi. call the Cities Service Tankermen's Association. And a rank performance some of the communications which the various unions sent Colmer's bill would exempt all they're making of it, if we ever saw one. to President Truman, Cabinet those who sailed between Sep­ By now everybody who wasn't born yesterday knows that CTMA is a members. Senators, Congressmen tember 16, 1940, and June 24, company-inspired and company-controlled puppet organization—and nothing and Paul G. Hoffman himself. 1948. The proposal has been re­ ferred to the House Committee more. Everyone knows that Cities Service masterminds blew breath into CUT-RATES on the Armed Services. Eight CTMA. other similar bills are being in­ The Marshall Plan beef began troduced into Congress and also on December 3 when ECA Ad­ Nevertheless, Cities Service officials persist in running CTMA across will be referred to committees ministrator Hoffman announced the stage in a futile attempt to convince their tankermen that they're seeing that after January 1 he would for preliminary consideration. the real thing. Perhaps these Cities Service oil men have a sense of humor not ship any more bulk Marshall Meanwhile, despite rumors to Plan cargoes in American ships the contrary, merchant seamen as out of date as the conditions aboard their ships. because American freight rates are still eligible for the draft. , If Cities Service officials want to continue this masquerade to delude were too high. There was an Their only recourse is to present the company's stockholders into thinking they're getting something for the immediate roar of protest from their case so well to local draft the SIU. boards that they are granted de­ dough they're sinking into CTMA, that's their business. Hoffman admitted that under ferment on a local basis. But for the record—and in behalf of Cities Service tankermen, who dare the law he was supposed to send However, there is a fair chance not open their mouths in CTMA—we want to remind the guys who are back­ 50 percent of the bulk cargoes that one of the bills now in Con­ and all other cargoes in Ameri­ gress may become law before ing this flop that it's performance that counts. can ships, but qualified this by many more seamen are. drafted. As an organization of, by and for seamen, the SIU is a genuine trade saying that if American ships This week, it was announced that union with a glowing record of accomplishment for maritime workers. This were not available at "competi­ the rate of enlistment in the tive rates," the law allowed him Army was so high that during is a fact Cities Service men already recognize—just as they recognize the to use cut-rate foreign tramps. February and March nobody Apparently Hoffman was endors­ would be drafted at all. figure of Cities Service even when it Is rigged out as CTMA. No One Is Fooled Bills To Exempt Seamen From Draft Introducod In House �Page Two THE SB 4 PA RERS LO G FHdUiy, January 14,, 1949 SE^AFARERS Published Weekly, by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh the American Federation of Lahor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 EJntered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Union Builders When the organizers of the SIU, A&G District, first became active in the Isthmian fleet in 1945, they touched off a campaign in which the Union has racked up a virtually unbroken string of victories. The Union's permanent organizing staff cannot be praised too highly for the list of achievements they can show. The expansion they have made possible has carried us to our present position at the top of the industry. They know, as all of us know, that as long as an unorganized ship sails the sea there is a chink in the armor of organized seamen. But praise for the organizers cannot be limited to the members of the permanent organizing staff. At least as much must go to the volunteer organizers from the r^nk-and-file. No amount of planning by the permanent staff can bring a single vessel into the SIU fold if the volunteer organizers do not go out and get the jobs, running what­ ever risks are necessary. Isthmian was organized by the rank and file, and so was every other company we have gained. When Cities; Service is finally brought under contract—the time is not far off now—we will owe another debt to the volun­ teer organizers who have been sailing those ships, endur­ ing the bad living conditions, eating the bum chow, taking the brutality of. the Mates and Engineers, and foregoing legitimate overtime. When enlering the hospital notify the delegates by i^t« card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Organizing at sea is a tough job. Let those members who never sailed Isthmian in the pre-contract days, or who have not sailed Cities Service or other ships we have organized since, consider what the volunteer organizer is up against. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Mnrm Hospitnk 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 pan. (on 3rd and 4lh floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) In a degree, a volunteer organizer is a soldier operat­ ing behind enemy lines. No matter how ready he finds These'are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, the majority of the crew to swing to the SIU, he must as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers Gnd time hanging always be on the alert against company stooges. heavily on their handK Do what, you can to cheer them up by He must size up his shipmates. For as soon as he is writing to them. spotted by the company stooges, licensed or unlicensed, MOBILE MARINE HOSP. MASTANTUNO C. B. VIKEN he is finished. He will be fired and blacklisted, and will be V. E. PETERS C. BOGUCKI D. MC KINNIE W. PETERS of no more use in the organizing campaign. G. MESHOVER % t. E. B. McGUFFY Nevertheless, his wariness of company stooges must W. R. ROSS GALVESTON HOSPITAL W. GARDNER A. BLAIS not make him over-cautious. A volunteer organizer who L. J. WECKS J. GIVENS E, DEAN W. WESTCOTT C. R. SIMMONS 'does no organizing might just as well be on the company D. POICA D. HUTCHINGS J. E. NORDSTROM blacklist. An organizer's job is to bring the ship to the J. YOUNG J. J. O'CONNOR M. HANKEE SIU. So caution must be mixed with daring, diplomacy H. 4. t S. R. PARIS E. SMITH and a keen sense of timing. An organizer must know E. JARRETT STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL M. POSTER MOSE MORRIS when to make his move as well as when to keep quiet. R. B. DEARMAN M. MAYNARD W. HUNT S> t Meanwhile, he must do his work aboard ship for a Sea­ t. % I, J. HERNANDEZ NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL farer is an expert seaman, a fact which all the companies BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL N. DORPMANS S. C. FOREMAN admit. FRANK ALASSAVICH A. C. SIMPSON A. N. LIPART VIC MILAZZO E. SOTO ^ ^ In paying tribute to the volunteer organizers for JOSEPH E. GALLANT HARRY J. CRONIN W. NORRIS J. DENNIS their past and present deeds, we must not lose sight of » » & F. STOKES P. L. SCHUQUE the task still remaining. BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. BLANCHARD '. E. SOTO H.'V. NEILSEN ^ L. THOMAS B. MALDONADO There are thousands of American seamen sailing J. STEPANCHUK • i G. ROTZ American ships today without the benefit of real trade J. SWOBODA J. GRANGAARD " ; M. DAVIS O. HOWELL union protection. Particularly is this true in the tanker O. J; HARDEN P. O. FONDULA ^ : • V. P. SALLINGS field. S. WILSON CHANG SENG :;4 H C. MURPHY M. J. LUCAS HA; A. WARD We must break down the wall which the companies J. B. PURVIS G. A. CARROLL A. BORRERA v^ e. IVEEHL have erected between those, men and us. This is a difficult, J. BROWN G; MALONEY » t but far from impossible goal. Accomplishing it will call W. C. HALL SAVANNAH MARINE HOSPi.A P. BIVINS A. C. McALPIN '• for the best this Union's volunteer organizers can give. B. FREY L. MILLER , L. MARSH L. CASE W. PERNHOUT The security of all American seamen depends on the •' r H. R. BELL •' D. RUSSO determination with.which they go about their assignments. L. EVANS E. VITEK . R. ANDERSON ; - -A ; B. W. BIGGS ,Thcy have already shown that they have the guts to do T. A. CARROLL R. FLAGLER " v H. SWANN jhe job. r/. M: PLYER E. C. LAWSON S; LB BLANC h �Friday. January 14, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Histadrut Is Bulwark Against Communism By CHARLES G. RAYMOND Wherever in the world you find an honest, progressive, democratic anti-communist . trade union movement you find an organization which deserves the respect and support of its trade union brothers, in all countries. No false issues must be allowed to hamper us in the global struggle against communist expansion and the tyrannies in many lands which are virtual in­ vitations to communist agents. Histadrut, the cooperative labor movement to which 80 percent of all the workers in sorely beset Israel belong, is an organization which merits a friendly hand froin American labor unions. Histadrut's 300,000 members are the men and women who are toiling mightily to build a stable economy in the new state of Israel, and an economy which will support a high standard of living. Already Histadrut, the only labor organization of any consequence in the Middle East, has raised Israeli wages to a level several hundred percent above those paid in the neighboring Arab nations, and working conditions have been cor­ respondingly improved. EFFECTIVE BUFFER But until the British and the other big powers, including the United States, force an end to the present war with the Arabs by proposing a decent settlement for the Israelis, Histadrut will be handicapped. A sound economy cannot be built if Arabian oil and the strategic military position of the Suez Canal are held to be more important than the progressive development for the common good of Israeli and "other Middle Eastern resources. To make matters worse the communists might discover a way to take advan­ tage of the situation if the strife continues. , Histadrut members find themselves in a plight somewhat similar to that of the Indonesians iri the struggle against Dutch imperialism and that of the people of Indo-China who are trying to throw off the yoke imposed by the French. The possibility of a communist-dominated China makes the situation in Indo-China critical, a fact to which the French imperialists are just awakening. In the East Indies, where the Dutch are using troops in a ruthless "police action" to oust the Indonesian Republic, the situation is, if anything, worse. In French Indo-China. in Burma, in British Malaya and in the East Indies, communist agents roam far and wide and many who are not com­ munists listen to them. In their misery, they will listen to anybody who offers a cure, how­ ever false, to their economic ills. A powerful, progressive Histadrut in the Middle East can be an effective buffer against the commies, and American unions would be doing both themselves and the world a huge service by supporting the Israeli workers. MORE THAN UNION The backward-looking, labor-hating imperial­ ists who control Dutch, French and Britisl^ colonial policies are fond of excusing their fail­ ure to free the peoples of Malaya, Indo China and the East Indies by maintaining that those peoples are not yet ready for independence and self government. At best they offer phony forms of freedom. The British and the rest who are allowing the Charles G. Raymond, author of the article on this page, was the author of articles in the LOGs of November 12 and November 26. 1948, analyzing the national elections and their effect on the Taft-Hartley Act. Those articles attracted wide attention inside this Union and throughout' the trade union move­ ment. His account of Histadrut, the new state of Israel's powerful and progressive labor federation, will also be widely read. Ordinarily, this Union does not carry articles which can be interpreted as political in nature. However, the importance of labor's role in the November elections made Raymond's election analysis imperative for the information of the membership. At the present juncture, with the continent of Asia threatened by the communists because of the short-sightedness of European governments, an understanding of the labor movement in strategic, anti-communist Israel is equally imperative. Of course, Histadrut is a feder­ ation of trade unionists not a political or­ ganization. But it is so powerful a force in Israel and the whole Middle East that any discussion of it is necessarily concerned with politics on a world scale. for the aged. It runs agricultural and industrial cooperatives, housing projects, public markets, banks, vacation centers, schools, theaters, a sports organization, an aviation company and an infant merchant marine plying Mediterranean waters. In addition, it publishes newspapers and magazines including one paper in Arabic for the thousands of Arab members who work in perfect harmony with the Jewish members. Outside employers contribute to only the welfare pro­ gram. AMERICA HELPS Because of Histadrut's efforts, the contrast be­ tween conditions in Israel and those in the feudal Arab countries is tremendous. In Israel, a skilled Arab worker can make close to five dollars a day, a princely wage by Middle East standards, and even an unskilled worker can count on about two dollars. The same Arabs Israelis—and the Arabs, for that matter—to be working in the Arab states—in Egypt, Syria or destroyed in war can voice no such excuse. The Iraq—would be lucky to make 80 cents and 45 members of Histadrut are Europeans. They are cents respectively. Presumably the Arab leaders not by any stretch of the imagination a colonial have no love for Histadrut. Their own people people, although many of them have endured might get the idea. Much of Histadrut's recent progress has been more than 10 years of slat^ery and torture under the fruit of the current campaign to raise money the late Adolf Hitler. Actually Histadrut is something more than a^ in the United States, a campaign which has the labor union, or even a group of labor unions. full support of both the AFL and the CIO. This Technically it is the General Federation of help is necessary for the present because of the Jewish Workers in Israel, and is roughly the war, and because of the thousands upon thou­ Israeli equivalent of the American Federation sands of immigrants who arrive every day. The war damage must be repaired and many of of Labor. But it is a complete economic and the newcomers must be trained and fitted for social organization which controls vast enter­ new jobs so that they can find their places in the prises. Israeli economy.- For the present, these two ORGANIZED ECONOMY tasks are too much for Histadrut's resources. Histadrut grew along these lines because it had to. It was founded in the early 1920s when Israel, then known as Palestine, was under a British mandate. There was no Israeli govern­ ment, nor were there any social laws providing for hospitalization, workmen's compensation and the like. Histadrut provided an organized econ­ omy and became the greatest economic force in the area. The present Israeli government leans heavily on Histadrut as,a going concern of nearly 30 years standing. But Histadrut can be expected to be the main Many members of the present Israeli govern­ bastion of a free democratic labor movement in ment came from Histadrut, which is playing the Middle East. Staunchly anti-communist, it a leading role in the tragically unnecessary con­ should resist all attempts by the communists to flict with the Arab nations. In illustration of infiltrate its ranks. Its strength and the wellthis is the story of Abba Hushi, the Histadrut being of its members should be so great that leader who visited SIU Headquarters a year communist blandishments will have no effect. ago. Last fall Abba Hushi, a onetime dock GUARANTEE worker and a member of the Histadrut executive The sooner the British government, the same committee for the port of Haifa, was wounded government which u.sed troops to break the in the leg by an Arab sniper. He was inspect­ ing Israeli fortifications when the bullet struck London dock strike in 1947, realizes this fact the better. By the same token, the sooner the Dutch him. government realizes that the Indonesians basi­ Histadrut organized the workers, fought for the eight hour day, and won the right to bar­ cally want nothing but freedom and a chance to gain collectively for wages and conditions. What utilize their own resources, the less chance com­ if did not get from the outside it provided from munist agents will have to win the Indonesian within itself. Belonging to it are skilled and people to their side. unskilled workers, manual and white-collar A strong, free labor movement in progressive workers, scientists, engineers, doctors, teachers, Israel, and the kind of freedom in Indonesia that longshoremen, farmers, building workers, quarry- will allow a labor movement to grow in the men, factory workers, needle-workers, seamen eastern islands, can save the continent of Asia and others. "The list is as long as the list of from communism. By insisting that such occupations in Israel. movements be encouraged and allowed to Histadrut provides health insurance, medical flourish, American unions can do much to guar­ care including" hospitalization and a pension plan antee their own future. �Page Four THE SEAFARERS Shipping is Good in Baltimore And Prospects Are Even Better LOG Friday, January 14, 1949 SIU VOLUNTEERS IN BOFFJEAN PLAN FIGHT By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ ' BALTIMORE—Although ship Man to be ready to leave at an ping slowed. down a trifle here, hour's notice. The Old Man had we can get the men out pretty no choice but to restrict the men to the ship which was in the easily. And we expect shipping stream and ready to go, although to be very brisk in the near fu sea watches had not been set. However, it took The Army six ture. Recent payoffs included six days to get around to sending Ore Line ships, three Bull Line the ship on its way. That's the ships and three Waterman ships Army for you. The crew of that ship can The sign-ons in the same period were distributed in about the keep track of their beef in the same way—six Ores, four Bulls LOG. We'll let them know how three Watermans and one Isth­ the overtime turns out. mian. BEAT HOFFMAN It is easy to see that Ore ves­ The "Paul Hoffman Plan" is sels are the solid basis of ship­ ping in Baltimore. This is the something for us to fight hard only port in this country which to defeat. Certainly that guy they hit, so we always can Hoffman is out to hurt us as much as he can, just why we count on them. The others may come here or don't know. We hope that Hoffman doesn't they may payoff and sign-on The all-important battle waged by the A&G District to halt the EGA poUcy switch which somewhere else. We like to see believe we will take this scheme would ditch American ships in favor of foreign flag vessels required plenty of willing workers. of his to smash the merchant ma­ them all, though. Here are some of the Seafarers who enthusiastically volunteered their services as Headquarters Incidentally, Ore ships sure rine and the maritime unions lyalerted Congress and, organized labor of the dangers of the plan. Around the table from left to have changed since the old pre- ng down. If he does he has an­ SIU days. Ask an oldtimer if other think coming. right; Mike Cristaldi, AB; Liudley Ritch, AB; Charlie Sexton, Wiper; Charles Oppenheimer. After what we went through you don't believe it. Wiper; Ernest Koons, Oiler; Tony Randazzo. OS; John Ziereis, Bosun: Clarence Lohne, FWT; to win our wages and condi­ ^om Williams, Oiler; Gus Rener, AB, and Frank Chamberlayne, AB. J. R. Gonzalez, AB; Lucky SAME OLD ARMY tions we are not going to let Gillis, Steward, and John Flynn, AB, were out of camera's range when photo was taken. We had a sign-on beef on our jobs be tak«n away from us. Hoffman can be sui-e of that. Watennan's Governor Sparks and we still are working at Other than the Hoffman Beef squaring it. It's a good beef, everything is running well in but we couldn't blame either lis port. During the holidays the the company or the Master for men had a swell Christmas din­ the way it began. The only one ner at the Hi Ho Inn. By JOE ALGINA prowess on the Second Electri- much more difficult. we could blame was the United The boys in the hospital are ciam. He figui-ed wrong on that For one thing the company NEW YORK — Another fair States Army for whom the ship oing fine and hope to be out one as the Second Electrician would have called for a replace­ was carrying cargo when she so'on. They say there is nothing week for shipping in this port emerged the victor. Being a sore­ ment. A man would have been signed on. that can stop the SIU and we ended with the signing on and head who couldn't take his beat­ dispatched to the ship and then The Army ordered the Old agree with them. paying off of the usual lot of ing and forget it, he told the the beef would have come to ships, most of them in from for­ Second Electrician he was fired light. In the end the Seafarer and the Chief Electrician could would probably get his job back, eign runs. pack his gear, too. but the SIU man sent down as Next week may bring a slight The men ignored his phony or a replacement would have been dip in activity to this port, be­ der and went about their busi­ put to a great inconvenience. cause of the sale of one ship to ness. A short while later the En­ The quicker the beef is report­ another company and the return gineer brought up his reserve— ed the quicker it will be settled. the Skipper. The Skipper repeat • By CAL TANNER There is no word yet on Bern­ of another to the Maritime Com­ ed the "hit the road" order. The stein's application to operate two mission. MOBILE — Activity here dur Isthmian scow back from the Electricians, this time, called the Anyway, the line-up for this SIU Hall and a Patrolman hied passenger ships to Europe. Ru­ ing the past week was highlight­ Far East and headed for the mor has it that he has a 50-50 down to the ship. The windrup: chance of receiving Maritime ed by several clean payoffs ab­ East Coast for loading; and the week went like this: Del Mundo, Mississippi, in from In the payoff column we hand­ oard ships manned by capable around the coast. All of these led the Steel Ranger, Kenyon both men stayed aboard the ship. Commission approvaL There are A similar case came on the a lot of bigwigs against Bern­ * "^lU crews. There were six sign- ships were in good shape. Victory, Isthmian; the Bessemer Governor Graves. There the stein's move, and they're trying ons, including three vessels on There is a possibility that Wa­ Victory, John B. 'Waterman, Gov- Chief Engineer decided he didn't to block him. ccmtinuous articles, in addition terman may pull six Liberties vernor Graves, Waterman; the like the Fireman-Watertender out of the lay-up fleet in the Helen and Beatrice, Bull; the Al­ and ordered him off the ship. A NATIONAL DEFENSE to;'five payoffs. exander Woolcott, Alcoa; the near future. This wUl be a boon Patrolman was aboard the ship jrhe Alcoa Corsair paid off and If the Maritime Commission is Colabee, American - Hawaiian; went back on her usual 17-day to shipping and we have the The Cabins, Mathiasen. The last at the time and nipped the "get hep they'll approve his applica­ off" order in the bud. That set­ tion. Atithorities in the maritime passenger run to the Islands. men to fill the jobs. named is a new tanker added to tled the Engineer for the mo­ field have been moaning for Her heads-up crew paid a visit TUG RELIEF JOBS the Mathiasen string. ment, but he had ideas. Late in months about the lack of tankers to the local marine hospital and The ships to hit here this week the evening, when he was sure distributed gifts of three dollars A gratifying source of jobs for topped off voyages to just about no Patrolman was available he and passenger ships should a na­ our members this week were the to each of the Seafarers con­ tional emergency arise. Here's a fined. The money was donated tugboats. We shipped approxi­ every port in the world. The Col­ nailed the FWT again. This time guy who wants to put two big mately sixty men to tug boat abee came from Quebec, The he told him to get off the ship, passenger ships into operation, from the ship's fund. Cabins from coastwise, the Steel or he would have the watchman relief jobs. The Monarch of the Sea and but they say no dice. It doesn't the Morning Light, two of the On the list of patients in the Ranger from India and the Far toss him over the side. make sensed Waterman C-2s on the Puerto Mobile Marine Hospital at this East, the John B. Waterman fi-om Another item that doesn't make OUT OF THE DARK Rican fun, also paid off in good time are the following Seafar­ Europe, and the Helen from the sense is the radio report that Caribbean. clean fashion, and then signed ers; V. E. Peters, W. Peters, E. The Fireman got to a telephone corporation profits were 31 bil­ on crews for the voyages to B. McGuffy, W. R. Ross, L. J. and notified the Hall. In no time lion this year, an aU-time high, OFF THE LIST Weeks, C. R. Simmons, J. E. PR. two Patrolmen went down to the. but because the dollar isn't Nordstrom, H. M. Hankee, E. The Govemoi Graves and the ship. The Engineer almost passed worth much anymore, the value TWO MORE Smith, E. Jarrett and R. B. Woolcott are the ships scheduled out when he saw tlie Patrolmen of the profits is really 21 billion to leave the SIU fleet. The coming aboard the ship late in Also paying off very cleanly Dearman. bucks. If 10 billion of their dol­ were the Daniel Lownsdale and Around the beach are several Graves has been sold to another the evening. A quick consulta­ lars are worthless, I know what the Governor Kilby, both Water­ oldtimers. Among them are Tom company, the Woolcott is to be tion, a few words of advice to they can do with it. I'll take the man jobs. The Lownsdale came Bernsee, Elmo Bailey, T. R. returned to the Maritime Com­ the Engineer and the Fireman dough off their hands anytime. stayed aboard. off the coastwise run and signed Stanley, Clarence Nail, Jimmie mission. One bit of good news out of For sign-ons we^ handled the The point in giving these two "Washington this week is the an­ on for a trip to Europe under Moore, S. W. Ghale, Joe and Charlie Stringfellow, C. R. John B. Waterman, Beatrice, Col­ examples is not just to point out nouncement that the draft has an Army time charter. Steers, B, P. McNulty, Ernest abee, Steel Designer, Azalea City that the Patrolmen will protect been suspended for two months Ships in transit this week Hannon, E. R. Smith, Dusty Es- and Robin Grey. Over these we a crewmember against a hot­ due to heavy enlistments. were the Fairisle, Claiborne, Wa­ palla and Slim Sweetser. squared away several in-transit headed Mate or Engineer; it is It's not much consolation to the. terman ships in from New Or­ vessels and filled the gaps in also to remind men that when Brothers who are sweating out The Mobile Branch has re­ leans; the Marquette Victory, an beefs of this nature arise a quick the man with the khaki suit, but if ceived several very encouraging their crews. communications from Senators Almost all the ships that were- call to the Hall can save a lot of the eager beavers keep joining in and Congressmen promising then- visited by the Patrolmen were headaches all around. large enough numbers they may support in our fight against the squared away with little diffi­ If the men in these cases had leave the seamen alone for switch in Marshall Plan policy. culty—all except two, however. piled off and then waited five or awhile. Meanwhile, we are keeping the On the Kenyon Victory the six hours before informing the Maybe, in the meantime. Con­ campaign fo save seamen's jobs Chief Engineer felt his muscle Hall of their beef, the untangling gress will take action to exempt going strong and steady. and decided to demonstrate his of the mess would have been seamen from the draft. New York Winds Up Fair Week Of Shipping Mobile Hears Waterman May Pull Six Liberties Out Of Lay-Up is?:i; x �I^ay. January 14» 1449 Year's Shipping Reaches End For Port Coihourne TISEStA PA RBRS LOG FRISCO WATERFRONT FRIENDS !;<s 5 • • Page Five Shipping Hoids Steady In PR With Deckmen Still Favorites By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—Shipping may not two or three more such vesselshave been exceptional here in the Other ships to touch Puerto past week, but it certainly was Rico in the last week weie the steady. It still favors the deck SS Jean, SS Kathryn, SS Monroe PORT COLBOURNE, Ontario department over the other two. and the SS Wild Ranger with —Shipping in this Lake Ontario There is always a job or two just a few minor beefs cropping port stopped for the winter, as on board for the book or permit- up. Nothing serious, really, and ,of December . 15. But the last man who is so short on brains all beefs were settled to the sat­ crew did not payoff until the that he wants to leave this sunny isfaction of all hands. One thing, however, that has and tropical nest for the wind first week in January. This was been happening and which re­ and rain and snow in the States. the after crew of the Midland quires severe disciplinary mea­ When the MV Ponce .steamed sures, is the px-actice of men pay­ Prince, Canada Steamship Lines, into Ponce a few days ago to ing off their ships over the week­ which did not complete its lay-up payoff, we had to scramble to end and, like as not, in some job until after New Years. send her necessary replacements: island poi't as far distant as 70 five men for the deck, four for or 80 miles from the city of San There are 19 ships laid up in the engine room and four for Juan. this port. This is comparatively the stewards department. few since in other years we have RULING S.2LYS NO. The only man who really had 25 to 30 wintering hei-e. In­ seemed joyous to ship was big For some time, now we have cidentally, most of them always "Red" Whidden, the oldtime had a ruling in this poi-t, which Father Matthew Conolly and Seafarers Ed McLaughlin and have storage cargoes of grain. shellback from Tampa. He prac­ states that a man cannot pay off David Bell stand outside Catholic Maritime Club, where many tically ate the Bosuns job right his ship on Satui-day afternoon seamen were fed and entertained during recent West Coast During the lay-up period, SIU off the blackboard, he was so or Sunday, unless ho can present strike. representatives were busy on the glad to get it. organizing front. We wore a qualified Union replacement They really can't be • satisfied and proof that the officials at the mighty pleased with the recep­ unless they have a rolling deck Hall have been informed of the tion we got, too. We are looking under their feet and, for lads change. forward to a new contract in the ike them, a bar deck won't do­ spring, and we are going to show This port i-uling. of late, has it's got to be a genuine steel been mistreated and action has the men a better one than they (The SIU does not endorse Brothers, feasted on a turkey plate with scuppers. ever have had before. been taken against offendei'S. political, religious or fraternal dinner with all the trimmings. Ships sailing with short crews At this point, Canadian seamen WELCOME SHIP organisations. It does recog­ The bulk of support for the are a violation of our Union con­ are enjoying finer conditions nize, however, that there are clubs comes from Catholic or­ The arrival of the MV Ponce tract and this practice must stop. than they had in the past. But groups within these categories ganizations, and some help is is always looked forward to and Let this serve as a warning to all we hope to improve them itill which perform services in the given by passenger and freight we could think of nothing bettor who come to Puerto Rico in the more. interests of seamen. It is for outfits. to start the New Year with than future. this reas<m that the following Founded in England in 1923, by CANADIAN BABY article, written and submitted a Catholic priest, this organiza­ The Port Colbourne office is by a mendier of the SIU, is tion is definitely for the seaman the baby of the Canadian Dis­ published.) and his enjoyment while on the trict, not having been opened beach. Everyone is welcome, re­ It is a rare daj"^ when the LOG By WILLIAM M. KIERULF tmtil last November 1. Al­ gardless of color, religion or na­ takes note of the i-epiesentatives though the season was almost The SIU membership in San tionality. The only question ask­ of shipowners; there is little, if over when we started here, we Francisco who were on the beach ed by the swell people .who op­ any, common ground between have accomplished a lot. for three months as a result of erate the club is, "Are you a maritime labor and the employ­ Normally shipping is good—as the West Coast shipping strike .seaman?" ers. The shipowner is well known The history of the San Francis­ in labor's lecord as being one long as the navigation season will not soon forget the hospital­ lasts. In fact, we sometimes suf­ ity of Father Matthew Conolly co branch of the Apostleship of the most vicious and oppres­ fer from a shortage of men. and the Catholic Maritime Club dates back to 1932. Temporary sive of all bosses. headquarters were established at However, Captain Hilmer Some of our members, who did at 320 Harrison street. 5 Pacific street and a year later "Andy" Anderson, until this This organization, one of ten not manage to save up enough a center was opened at 226 Em- week operating manager of Wat­ money to keep them through the all over the country and better barcadero, which was the scene erman's New Yoi-k office, is so winter months, have had the known as the Apostleship of the of much activity in the winter of unusual among shipowner offi­ good luck to finds jobs right here Sea, provided a real home at­ 1933. Food, shelter, clothing and until shipping starts again. Most mosphere to all strike-bound and medical care were given to the cials that his record desei-vcs comment. He's an honest guy. of them visit the office from locked-out seamen, serving them two meals a day and a special men who were victims of the A good many, if not all, ship­ time to time. terrible conditions on the water­ Members will be sorry to hear Sunday dinner. There, were also front. During the 134 strike, an owners in the business today that Brother Harry Melling had regular Friday night dances and average of 1,700 men were fed could take a lesson from him. "Andy" always kept his word. a fall on the icy deck of the SS Wednesday night card games, every day. with cigarettes as prizes. There That's something Seafarers know Stadcoma, injuring his knee so ON RINCON HILL were also recreational features well from bitter experience that CAPT. ANDERSON badly that an operation was . Since 1936, the flag of the few shipowners bother to do. to help us while away the long necessary. Apostleship has been flying from months ashore. This week, after 48 yeai's in found the Union fair to deal He is in the Montreal General atop famous Rincon Hill, in a maritime, Andy retii'ed from his with." He also voiced high The club also donated litera­ Hospital. Brother Melling has building at Fremont and Harripraise for the men of the SIU. been Port Agent in Toronto since ture to our SIU library here in .son streets that foi*merly housed post as operating manager for who lie felt are the "most com­ Waterman in New York, a posi­ the beginning of this Union in San Francisco. St. Brcndon's Church. petent crews sailing Ameiican tion he held for several years. BIG DAY Canada. Always a source of joy to both vessels." By retiring, he brings to a Incidentally, we have taken Thanksgiving Day was one of seamen and sponsors are the an­ By the same token, a ixxembef: considerable interest in the fight the really memorable <lays at the nual Christmas tree parties at close a career which included of the SIU Negotiating Commit-, our American Brothers are wag­ dub. If it hadn't been for the the club's recreation hall and the shipping aboard Swedish square tee spoke of Captain Ander.«on ing against the shipping of all club many SIU men and other Marine Hospital. Last Christmas, riggers, service as a seaman on as being a "hard man, but fair to Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in seamen would have had a dull more than 500 gift-packed stock­ all types of American ships, duty deal with, and most of all, a man foreign ships. We wish them holiday. Nearly 900 seamen, ings were distributed to shut-ins as a ship's officer during and fol­ whose wox'd is his bond. We lowing the first World War and hope Andy's position will be among whom wore many of our in the hosital. every success in their battle. fourteen years as Poi't Captain taken by a man having an equal for Lykes Brotheis. understanding of maritime prob­ When he came to Watei-man as lems." operating manager. Captain An­ The best wishes of the SIU are Now, as we sit typing out this By FRENCHY MICHELET 2. Three Far East scows due derson brought first-hand knowl­ extended to Captain Anderson in report, we get word that a full in the Seattle area within the edge of the life led by seafaring SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping crew must be found for the SS next 20 days and which also. men. In his years of serving as his retii-ement. continues to be a permitman's Young America, which has just must be crewed. intermediary' between the com­ dream on this coast. come in from the Far East. pany and the SIU, he demon­ 3. Continuous calls for replace­ The SS Fairhope, a Waterman strated undei-standing of the ments from the intercoastal C-2, came out of the Oakland JOBS APLENTY Membership rules require problems facing seamen. S;hips. , shipyard this past week and took every man entering the Throughout his work, he showed These tribulations, coming on So shipping is plenty good for a full crew aboard for the Puerto Union Halls to show hia a desire to work out all eompanj' Rican loop run. This took every top of the following prospects all hands on this coast. In view and union problems in a manner Union Book. Pro-Book, perman we could beg, borrow or have all combined to give the of this situation, we again urge fair and satisfactory to both mil or whitecard to the door­ placards on this coast a case of all permitmen, who find them­ steal. man. This is for the mem­ parties. Then out of a clear blue sky wartime jitters. This is what is selves stranded in other ports, bership's protection. Don't ahead of us: to get out here in the best way PRAISE TO CREWS Waterman grabbed the Monroe waste the Doorman's — or ' they know. 1. Crewing up four more Wat­ In commenting on- his years of Victory that had been laid up your own—time by arguing ' Permitmen coming out here dealing with the SIU, Captain this point. Observe the rules for awhile, and we had cme hel­ erman C-23, which are yet in the luva time racing around to put a shipyard, but are soon due to will be assured of jobs for a long; Anderson remarked: "We've had you make. take full crews. long time to come. plenty of differences, but I've crew together for her. By NORM CUNNINGHAM and JOE McNEIL frhto CathoBe Maritime Chb Has Proved To Be Seaman's Friend Gap't Anderson,Waterman,Retires Imeo Has Tbe Sh^, Smids (ht CaH Far Men Membership Rules �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 14, 1949 £SSO Tankers As Rugged As Cities Service It's all sweat, blood and teais standard maneuver to keep them definite part of company strategy, Union contracted ships is gener­ lacked only ten days when he for seamen sailing aboai'd Esso slaving away was the fact that since the rules of the phony Esso ally a period for friendly dis­ paid off. The Esso AUentown experience Tankers. These much-abused the Mate tried to pacify the men Tankermen's Association,, a com- cussion and good fellowship, the tankermen are victims of the by saying that things would be pany-controUed organization, "re- AUentown men were glum and convinced Hagan more than ever company's slick strategy of "di­ easier when they got to the ship­ quh-e" that a man receive a silent. If anyone spoke at all, that unorganized tankermen are yard in Jacksonville. That, too, warning before he is fired. With Hagan said, it was only to gripe. the most abused seamen in the vide and conquer." It was at one of these sessions maritime industry and that their that formality attended to, the With the men in a continual turned out to be a snare. While the AUentown was in Mate was then free to give the that Hagan told his shipmates on only salvation lies in organiza­ state of jitters because they fear loss of their jobs, Esso has been the yard, the men had to put in axe to anyone he found objec­ the Esso tanker that they were tion—under a contract that will falling into the company's trap give them decent conditions and able to keep its employes from five days a week. Hagan pointed tionable. by distrusting each other. He guaranteed security, HIGH TENSION presenting a solid front against out that the custom caUed for Threatened with the loss of warned them they would never "If any group of sailing men intolerable conditions, every one four daj'^s of work and one day of which is a sound reason in it­ off. That was the schedule fol­ their jobs, overworked and get anywhere under such a ever needed the benefits of an self for the protection of a Union lowed on three other tankers in abused, the AUentown crew was handicap. , Hagan advised them SIU contract, it is these tanker­ a setup for the company strategy, to walk off the ship in a group. men. And they're in the same the yard at the same time. contract. But they had no heart for such boat as the men aboard Cities Esso's rotten policy of holding This discrimination brought the Hagan pointed out. "The chow was terrible—even action, since they knew they'd Service tankers. They're abused, first rumblings of dissatisfaction the unlicensed personnel under a in the shipyard," Hagan said, be blackballed for good. among the crew. The Mate browbeaten and disgusted." whiplash wielded by cold, cal­ At this stage, Hagan decided Hagan has sailed Cities Service culating topside characters was answered by driving them even and as a result of all these con­ revealed to the LOG this week harder than before. Then he ditions, evei-yone was under great he had enough. Before he left ships, too, so he knows what he's by Edward J. Hagan, who got a started snooping and forced the emotional strain. Tension was the ship, he told the Mate that talking about. bellyfull aboard the SS Esso Bosun, who Hagan said was a high and as would be expected, he saw clearly what he was up "At least the Cities Service decent guy, into acting as his dissension broke out among the to. men are better off than the Esso AUentown. Hagan, who sails as an AB, tankermen," Hagan pointed out. crewmembers. "I've never seen a more dis­ personal lookout. "The company's scheme was piled off at a personal sacrifice. "They're going to have a chance As his next step in the cam­ contented crew than the one obviously to play the crewman He had been hoping to get to vote for SIU representation paign of intimidation, the Mate aboard the Esso AUentown in against one another — and it enough time aboard the AUen­ very soon. They won't have to started handing out warnings to all time I've been going to sea," town to make him eligible for live in constant fear of losing worked," Hagan said. the men he suspected of talking Hagan said. At coffee time", which aboard a gi-een ticket, for which he their jobs much longer." too much. This, too, was a He paid off the tanker in a Jacksonville shipyard after a coastwise voyage, which began in New York on Dec. 8. The Allentown was scheduled for a long trip and conditions were such WHAT itwim.. QUESTION: The membership of the SIU is currently debating the question of the trans­ portation rule now in effect. What are your views on this rule? EDWARD J. HAGAN CY MAGNAN, Oiler: The Iransportation rule should not be considered only on the way it affects personal finemces. The conditions and wages which we have won through the years were not achieved without con­ siderable hardship and sacrifice on the part of many members. As all good Union men know, the rules the membership pre­ sents and ratifies at meetings are in the interests of the general welfare. Brothers .on the beach today are sailing ships tomorrow. The transportation rule has ac­ celerated shipping for you and me and is a fine "builder-upper" for union solidarity. that the crew looked forward to nothing but misery. Hagan said he had enough and got off. ' Hagan paid tribute to the Allentown crew as he recounted the nerve-wi-acking experience from the time he boarded the ship until he signed off. "We left New York with a good crew, as hardworking a bunch anyone could ask for," he said. On the second day out all hands in the deck department turned to cleaning the tanks. The tanker had just returned from a four-month trip in the Persian Gulf and her tanks were in rugged shape, Hagan said. FOUL TANKS The deck men sweated out 16 and 17 hours a day on the job. Even the men on the wheel and lookout turned to. On the l ^t day of the cleaning job no one was on the wheel or lookout, Hagan said, which was a viola­ tion of the law which requires JOHN A. ZIEREIS, Bosun: that these watches be main­ Several years ago when the tained from sunrise to sunset. shipowners were in habit of Men on board the AUentown, dumping seamen in various ports wno had been sailing for years, in the USA it became necessary told Hagan they had never seen to. take job action on each indi­ tanks in such foul condition. vidual ship to get them to pay They said the cleaning job was transportation to return a man long overdue. to the port of sign-on. Seamen Despite the back-breaking job I who were dumped in strange because of the company's failure ports with little or no money to order the cleaning earlier and in their pockets, and who were without regard for the men who anxious to ship again, became were working long stretches, the easy prey for crimps. If the Mate charged all hands with present rule were relaxed in any way, the seamen could again be­ loafing. come prey to these scaveagc/.*s. But proof that this was only a JIMMY HIGHTOWER. Cook: I very definitely feel that if a man accepts transportation mon­ ey he must get off the ship. However. I do not feel that a man should be compelled to get off a ship, if he has only been aboard for a comparatively short time and he still wishes to work. Speaking of my own personal experience, I have accepted transportation and have gotten off the ship in accordance with the present rule, ,but I would have preferred to remain aboard. Personally, I would rather not have the rule, but as a Union . man I accept the will of the majority. IlilSiilgMlllieii - PERCY BOYER, Bosun: ERNEST BUCHSER, AB: The present rule was adopted I agree that if a man accepts by the membership after con-, transportation he shoiild get off sideration at meetings up and the ship. But I also think that down the coast. Since its adop­ he should be allowed a period of tion, there have been some men time aboard a ship before being saying they are against it be­ required to payoff. Naturally, a cause they have had to accept man who has spent anytime at transportation and get off the aU on the beach is bound to be ship. Yet when they got off some broke or in a hole by the time other man got a job. The rule he catches a ship. He ceVtainly will work in the same way for wouldn't be able to get even or their interest. The rule should get ahead of the game, if he finds not be discarded solely because himself on a ship that pays off a few men find it inconvenient. in four to six weeks. iliilH; ^4^ CHARLIE BUSH, Bosun: I think the transportation rule should be revised by putting in­ to effect a time limit during which a man may remain aboard' a vessel before paying off. If a man happens to be oii the beach for about three months, catches a ship and then finds he has to pay off after five weeks, he isn't exactly getting a break. There­ fore, a compromise should be worke4'out. If a man doesn't accept the transporation let him stay on the ship for, let's say, about six months. That will eli- > minate the difficulty. �i; ."*-iiT'j|rrt Friday, January 14. 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Sjgn-Oil Proves Value Of SlU Contract There is a world of difference between the activities preceding the isign-on aboard jan SlU-contracted ship and one aboard an unorganized ship. The reason for the differ'Cnce is the Union enforced contract. Before any SIU crew signs articles, a Union Patrolman goes aboard to perform a multitude of functions, all in the interest of the crew's welfare, security and comfort. The Union Patrolman checks the ship's stores, the slopchest, the repair lists. He •inspects the linen supply, and sees that comfortable mattresses are provided in foc'sles that aren't overcrowded. Also, he. makes certain that the Union manning scale is ob­ served by the company, that the articles are proper and contain no phony riders. On an unorganized ship, the crew climbs aboard and simply signs the articles. No one is there to protect their interests. Any checking is done by a Port Engineer of Steward, who act solely in the company's behalf. The sign-on, like the one pictured on this page aboard the Robin Goodfellow, em­ phasizes one of the many advantages held by men sailing under SIU contract: • mm All hands were in good mood at. the sign-on ceremonies aboard the Robin Goodfellow. In photo abov^ the doctor (left). tells Bosun A. Thome he's a husky specimen fit for duly. ' >.f'r .. > ' . 'A.- . At left is a typical Union pre-sign-on conference. Crew-: members pay close attention as Engine Delegate V. Meehan (holding repair list) informs Patrolman Jim Sheehan (wearing glasses) of conditions on Robin Goodfellow. Steward Delegate , Jake Longfellow is at Sheehan's left. This kind of procedure is something unorganised seamen never see. v_ The Union way is the se­ cure way. In photo above, the Union Patrolman checks the ice boxes with members nf the Robin Goodfellow's .Steward Department — left to right, Bernard Mace, Messman; Pa­ trolman Sheehan; Steve Stoveland, Second Cook, and Bro­ ther Longfellow, Chief Cook. The beefs have been squared away, the stores have been checked, the necessary repairs have been made—in short, the crew is satisfied that every­ thing is now in order for Sf smooth voyage. The sign-on can now proceed. Crewmen get ready to put their names on the dotted line (photo above) in presence of Goodfellow's Captain T. Frith (left) and Shipping Commissioner F. W. McGrath. Engine Deleigate Meehan stands by. Because stores are checked before the voyage, SlU-coniracted ships do not come home on half-rations. The sign-on must wait, if necessary, while this Important matter is takencare of. Chow beefs on unor^gai^ed ships are* largely trace­ able to fact that crew has no « >Union representative to check Stores, ^ Christy Mantages, ^ight Cook and Baker, is the first to sign the Goodfellow's articles, while Anthony Pedicini, DM, waits his next. On unorganized ships, the actual signing of the articles is the total activity. That's why unorganized seamen are paid less than SIU members and sweat out voyages without any security. �Page Eight THE S E A P A R E R S LOG Friday, January 14. 194S Congressmen Reply To SiU Protest On EGA Rep. Otto E. Passman (D^ La.): Rep. Charles P. Nelson (Rf, Maine): "Let me assure you that the subject "Thank you for... giving me the The statements on this page are excerpts from Congress­ facts matter will have my earnest considera­ with regard to the shipping of tion and I will do everything in my men's and Senator's replies to the Seafarers in answer to the Marshall Plan cargoes by the ECA on power to protect American interests." foreign ships, 1 shall be glad to give Union's protest against ECA Administrator Paul Hoffman's this matter every attention." S" 4" S" Rep. Overton Brooks (D., La.): 4 4 4 plan to torpedo the American merchant marine. Rep. Fred Marshall (D., Minn.): "I am asking the Econopiic Coopera­ "Feel assured that this matter will tion Administration for a complete writ­ .receive our serious consideration. After ten report on this subject. I assure you further study we will be able to give Sen. Owen Brewster (RM Maine): of my continued interest in this vitally Sen. William Langer (R., NJ>.): "You can count on my support." "You may be sure 1 shall have 3mur you a more definite reply." important, matter." views in mind when this matter comes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4up on the floor of the Senate for con­ Rep. John McSweeney (D„ Ohio): Sen. Herbert R. O'Connor (D» Md.): , Rep. James J. Heffeman (DM N.Y.): "1 am very grateful to you and your "You can rest assured that 1 will not sideration." "In an effort to be of assistance I union for acquainting me with the support any legislation designed to put have taken this matter up with the 4 4 4 conditions as expressed in your letter. American seamen out of work." Sen. John C. Stennis (D., Miss.): Economic Cooperation Administration 1 can assm-e you that when the matter "1 am confident that this matter wiU and just as soon as I am in receipt of 4 4 4 is being discussed 1 shall give it my receive the early attention of the Con­ a report I will notify you." Rep. Ernest K. Brambleli (R., Calif.): mo.'t serious consideration." gress and you may be assured of my "1 agree with your stand in this 41 4> 4> 4 4 4 Rep. Hale Boggs (D., La.): matter, and expect to do all 1 can very real interest in the matter. I have been benefited by your view­ Rep. Hal Holmes (R.. Wash.); "It is my feeling that Mr. Hoffman is toward stopping the same." "This is to acknowledge receipt of point and shall be delighted to hear acting illegally, and is flouting the will 4 4 4 your letter...1 appreciate very much from you in the future." of Congi-ess. I am quite certain that this Rep. Leonard W. Hall (R., N.Y.); having this information from you..." matter will be one of the first -things "Many thanks for your message en­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 on the agenda for the approaching Con­ closing a copy of the SEAFARERS Sen. William F. Knowland (R.. Calif.): Daisy Goad, Adminislrative Assistant gress, and I am equally certain that LOG. 1 am particularly -interested in "It may be of interest to you to to Senator Thomas (D., Okla.): Congress will insist upon the 50 per­ your editorial "The facts, Mr. Hoffman." know that the amendment which is "1 am sure the Senator will appre­ cent provision regardless of the type of 1 am certainly hoping that there will now in the ECA Act of 1948 requiring ciate having the benefit of your sug­ cargoes." be a thorough-going investigation by that at least one half of all cargoes gestions and advice." 4> 4' 4> the appropriate committee of the House, from the United States move in Ameri­ 4 4 4 Rep. W. Kingsland Macy (R., N.Y.): so that this whole question may be can ships was introduced by me. 1 shall Sen. Leveretl Sallonstall (R., Mass.): "Of course, I am in agreement with definitely clarified. 1 have felt right oppose any attempt to repeal the con­ "1 have been looking into this situ­ you as to the desirability of using our along that the act meant exactly what gressional policy set forth at that time." ation and am glad that you also have own ships to the maximum." it said. Mr. Hoffman's position was 4 4 4 brought it to my attention." 4" 4" 4" certainly puzzling to me." Rep. Charles A. Wolverton (R., N.J.): 4 4 4 Rep. James J. Murphy (D.. N.Y.): "1 am fully in accord with the news Sen. Irving Ives 4 4 4 (R.. N.Y.): "I am fully in accord with your pro­ Rep. Emanuel Celler (D., N.Y.): you have expressed. I will be glad to "Your thoughtfulness in furnishing test against Paid Hoffman's decision "You may be sure 1 am giving serious so vote if and when the matter comes me with the views of your organization., and will do aU in my power after study to this proposal and will take before Congress for action." with respect to this problem is appre­ • Jan. 3 to see that the Marshall Plan's earnestly into consideration your point ciated, and 1 know it will be of as­ 4 4 4 original program of shipping 50 per­ of view." Sen. WiBrren G. Magnusoii (D., Wash.): sistance to me when this matter is cent of bulk and general cargoes is "1 am glad to have your expression before Congress." 4 4 4 carried out." in this regard. My personal interest Sen. Lister Hill (D., Ala.): 4 4 4 4. 4 i dates well ahead of the time the leg­ Sen. Robert F. Wagner (D., N.Y.): "Am doing all in my power to pre­ Rep. John J. Rooney (D., N.Y.): "Be assured that the matter will con­ "Heartily agree with your stand pro­ vent diversion of bulk cargo from islation was presented on the floor, at which time a few of us succeeded in American bottoms and will certainly tinue to have my very careful study." testing proposal Economic Cooperation having the stipulation written into the continue my efforts." Administration that all bulk cargoes basic legislation. This outcome was not Sen. Styles Bridges^ (R.f N.H.): sent under Marshall Plan move in for­ 4 4 4 anticipated and I now have an oppor-' "Appreciate your correspondence with Sen. John J. Spaxkman (D., Ala.): eign ships. Shall do everything pos­ tunity to go into the matter." reference to the Hoffman announce"1 have been taking matter of Hoff­ sible (to) block adoption of such a man directive up with appropriate offi­ 4 4 4 dangerous move, and have wired Paul 4 4 4 G. Hoffman, Administrator, strongly cials .., Shall continue doing my best." Rep. William T. Byrne (D., N.Y.): Gilbert J. Fortier, Administrative As­ "1 have been receiving a number of ^ ^ urging the rejection of such a pro­ sistant to Senator Allen Ellender telegrams and letters from my district Sen. Spessaxd L. Holland (DM Fla.): posal." (DM La.): concerning this, proposal, and you may "Thank you for your letter...My 4. 4 4 "Senator Ellender has received num­ be assured that I am giving this matter people in Florida have already been ' Rep. Prince H. Preston (D., Geu): erous letters of protest... Accordingly, my very serious attention at this time." in touch with me. 1 shall help." ' "Unless sentiment has changed con­ he contacted the Administrator of ECA." siderably it is unlikely that the ECA 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Rep. John A. Blatnik (DM Minn.): Rep. Harris Ellsworlh (R., Ore.): law will be amended to eliminate the "As you point out in your letter, the "1 appreciate the interest of the mer­ Rep. James G. Polk (D., Ohio): fifty percent cargo provision. I will "1 am very glad to have this informa­ certainly oppose any effort to amend ECA Act clearly stipidated that at least chant seamen in this problem and am half of all cargoes shipped would move glad to have your comments. Your let­ tion and appreciate your courtesy in it along this line." in American ships. 1 gave this provision ter will be kept in mind in connection sending it." 4 4 4 4 4-4 of the bill my full support, and shall with any action which may come be­ Sen. A. Willis Robertson (D., Va.): "Will bear in mind the strong ob­ certainly support the efforts whiph are fore the Congress on this matter...I Sen. Ralph G. Flanders (R„ Vt.): jection of your union to the proposed being made by your imion in coopera­ am sure that any abridgement of the . "My point of view is not that the policy of the ECA...I recognize the tion with other labor groups to keep , Act of Congress will receive the early freight should be diverted but that the importance of maintaining an Ameri­ this policy in force. Unemployment attention qf the proper committees and extra cost of shipping the 50 percent on^ can merchant marine for defense and among our skilled seamen must be recommendations will be made for re­ American vessels should not be taken out of Marshall Plan funds but should medial action;" other needs and 1 shall devote my best avoided at all costs." be directly appropriated." dfforts toward that end." 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Rep. Jacob K. Javits (R., N.Y.): Rep. F. Edward Hebert (D., La.): 4 4 4 "1 have carefully noted the points "I have already contacted Adminis­ Rep. W. G. Sligler (D., Okla.): Rep. Henry D. Larcade (D., La.): "You may be sure that when this "You may be assured that I shall made, and you may be sure that I will trator Hoffman protesting this action, important matter comes up before, the do everything in my power to have have them very much in mind in the and assure you of my full cooperation Congress it will receive my conscicincourse of the consideration of this ques­ American ships utilized to the fullest in an effort to have this proposal with­ tious attention." , U extent by the Economic Cooperation tion in Committee and by, the House." drawn." • 4 4 4 Administration." 4 4 4 4 '4 4 Rep. Clark W. Thompsqn (D., Texas): Rep. Eugene J. Keogh (D., N.Y.)i Rep. M. G. Burnside (D., W. Va.): 4 4 4 "Being a member of the House Com­ "1 appreciate very much having your teeman Anderson, Administraiiv© As­ "You may rest assured that your let­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Fish- . sistant to Sen. Richard B. Russell experienced expression of opinion and ter and article will receive my prompt eries, this is a matter in which I am want you to know that I propose to and sympathetic consideration." (D., Ga.): fiarticularly interested, and you may "Your telegram received in absence give to this... my earnest consideration. 4 4 4 be sure that I wiU continue to do We are hopeful that we may be able of Senator Russell. Have been glad to Rep. William T. Granahan (D., Pa.): everything within my power to pro­ communicate with ECA officials in Sen­ to come forth with satisfactory solu­ "You may be assured that I will ator's name urging use of American tions." keep in close touch with the proper tect the interests of our Merchant. Ma­ Ships in sending Marshall Plan cargoes authorities in the matter, as I think rine and those manning our vessels. 4 4 4 Sen. Walter F. George (DM Ga.): the protest is justified, and that it It is my sincere hope that we can abroad." "1 am glad to have the Information would be a great blow to 'the merchant prevail upon the ECA to entirely with­ 4 4 4 you furnish relative to the ECA Ad­ marine if the order were carried out. I draw the order so that Marshall Plan Rep. Sol Bloom (D« N.Y.): "Let me assure you that the matter ministrator's proposal regarding ECA bitead to try in every way to have the shipments will continue to be carried in which you are interested is receiv­ bulk cargo. 1 have taken this matter order rescinded, so that American ship­ on the '50-50 basis now in effect." ing my most careful attention and con­ up with Mr. Hoffman." ping and American seamen may not 4 4,4 Lamar Cox, Secretary to Rep. E. E. suffer." 4 4 4 sideration." Cox (DM Ga.): Sen. Milton R. Young (R., N.D.): 4 4 4 4 4 4 "Congressman Cox is out of the city "Several others have written to me- Sen. Eugene D. Millikin (R., Colo.): Rep. Schuyler Bland (R., Va.): "I have been doing and shall con­ on this matter and I have taken this "Please be assured that this subject ...but your message will receive his tinue to do what I can in this connec­ problem up with Mr. Hoffman, Director will receive my most careful attention personal attention." of ECA." whenever it. comes before the Congress." tion." (Conthmed on Page 15) . �Friday, January 14, 1949 THE S.E A F A R E R S LOG Page Nine US LaborBacksSeafarersOn EGA Cargoes Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters: "I urge you to use your good office to assure the American workers that in spite of the increased cost of bulk car­ goes, such as coal, wheat, that they will not be penalized for attempting to raise their standards of living and at the same time aid the Marshall Plan." B. F. McLaurin Field Organizer 4. i. J. International Brotherhood of Black­ smiths, Drop Forgers and Helpers: "Your order will cause removal from service of American ships and take away employment from American citi­ zens, both of which tend in the direc­ tion of reducing living standards by having this work done by citizens of other countries. We, as a responsible labor organization, protest your deci­ sion in the matter and urge you to reconsider your action." John Pelkofer President 4. 4. Baltimore Federation of Labor: "This federation of labor and its 160 affiliated AFL unions join with our maritime imion affiliates in urging your intervention in a situation deemed to be gi-ossly unfair... If we are to par­ ticipate and cooperate with our Gov­ ernment in successfully carrying out the ec'onoinic recovery program, we urge that the program be extended to the recovery of earning opportunities for American workmen." Harry Cohen President 4 ifc Local 20499, American Federation of Rubber Workers: "We feel that you should exert every effort of authority bestowed upon you to do justice to seamen... We are an-. xious to see the Marshall Plan accom­ plish its pm-pose but still think that charity should begin at home." George Schmidt Business Representative 4 4 4 Local 45, Sign, Scene and Pictorial Painters of America: "Protest proposal of Paul Hoffman ... We believe the Marshall Plan should succeed but not at the expense of American Workers." Stanley Beyers Secretary 4 4 4 Lodge 678, International Association of Machinists: "We believe that it is a clear viola­ tion of the law... and request that it be discarded." William C. Duncan Secretary 4 4 4 International Photo Engravers Union: "Object to any change in Marshall Plan shipments which will transfer cargoes from American to foreign ves­ sels." Edward J. Volz President 4 44 Region 9, United Automobile. Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Work­ ers: "Urge assignment of EGA shipments to foreign vessels be reconsidered. This action...is particularly discriminatory against hard won gains of Amex'ican merchant marine unions." Martin Gerber Director 4 4 4 International Brotherhood of Boiler­ makers, Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers: "Here we are on one hand rebuild­ ing Europe and ostensibly the stand­ ards of living of its people; however, in order to accomplish this avowed pimpose we are now being called upon to make further sacrifices and tear down, the standards of living of our own people. Does thiia make sense?" Charles J. MacGowan Inlemational President 1 Oil this page are excerpts from some of the scores of com­ munications protesting the Hoffman plan sent by organized labor to President Truman, cabinet members, Congressmen, Senators and EGA Administrator Hoffman. Local 177, Building Service Employees Local 62, Brotherhood of Painters, Dec­ orators & Paperhangers: Inlemational Union: "We are spending millions of dollars "Such a plan is without a doubt the most outrageous and un-American act in keeping up our defense forces. We of consideration for our fellow Am­ feel that the paying of higher rates to our American shipping firms is also ericans." justified in keeping our merchant ma­ Maurice Zuckerman rine sti'ong in case we should meet Secretary another emergency." * 4 4 4 Frank W. Cernik Local 924. American Federation of Recording Secretary State, County and Municipal Em­ ployees: . 4 4 4 "Members of this local voted unani­ South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District. International Longshoremen's As­ mously to urge you to do all in your sociation: power to prevent this unjust action to "Yom- decision in this matter is most the American seamen." disappointing to the maritime trades in John J. O'Brien this country and we ask that you Secretary-Treasurer rescind your action and that the fifty 4 4 4 Local 301. Brotherhood of Carpenters percent rule be kept in effect so that we can keep our merchant seman and Joiners: "Such a proposal, if adopted, would working." Frank Yeager not only give our merchant marine a District President serious set-back bu^ would also deprive many American seamen of their jobs." 4 4 4 Local 702. International Alliance of WiUiam T. McClintock Theatrical and Stage Employees: President "Protest the threat of Paul Hoffman. 4 4 4 Loczd 627. Brotherhood of Carpenters We urge you to use your influence to block any such threat that would de­ and Joiners: "Protest the use of foreign bottoms prive American seamen of their jobs." George Waugh to ship Marshall Plan cargo. This will Secretary-Treasurer cai&e unemployment of American sea­ men and tie-up over 50 percent of our 4 4 4 Miimesota Stale Federation of Labor: ships." ' "When this matter comes before Con­ John Maxim gress we trust you will agree with us Financial Secretary that there should be no change in the 4 4 4 original stipulation in the Marshall Local 1292, Brotherhood of Carpenters Plan as to the amount of cargoes to and Joiners: "Protest Hoffman proposal as this be moved by American ships." George W. Lawson constitutes serious threat to American Secretary merchant marine and shipping." Arnold Cocker 4 4 4 New York State Association, United Recording Secretary Association of Journeymen & Ap­ 4 4 4 prentices of the Plumbing and Pipe International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sul­ Fitting Industry: phite and Paper MiU Workers: "Paul Hoffman's proposal will throw "We carmot afford to decommission thousands of highly skilled American hundreds of American ships and their seamen out of work (showing very more than ten thousand skilled men." little appreciation for services rendered Joseph Tonelli in the past World War II), also reduce Vice President the American merchant marine to a 4 4 4 skeleton, imperil our national defense International Ladies Garment Workers and sweep a large percentage of the Union: seamen from the high seas, to say "Consider Hoffman Proposal injurious, nothing of the harm done to our econ­ unfair to American seamen and mer­ omy." chant marine. Respectfully urge you use John L. Costello your influence to bring about rejection Secretary-Treasurer of his proposed plan." 4 4 4 David Dubinsky North Dakota State Federation of President Labor: 4 4 4 "We feel that this plan would break Local 892. Brotherhood of Painters, down our national defense, that it Decorators and Paperhangers: would increase the unemployment rolls "If this threat is carried out it will of our nation, and we also believe that be a detriment to the seamen and to it would only be employing foreign our merchant marine.'' labor, as we understand that the United Gus Miller States, under the Marshall Plan, would Recording Secretary be compelled to finance this venture." 4 4 4 W. W. Murray Local 1244, Brotherhood of Painters, President Decorators and Paperhangers: 4 4 4 "Our organization wishes to protest Local 947. American Federation of State. the action of Paul Hoffman. At pres­ Coimty and Municipal Employees: ent, 50 percent of this cargo is shipped "We do not want Mr. Hoffman's pro­ in American flag ships, and, after all, we, the taxpayers, are paying the posal carried out if it means throwing freight and should be given first con­ American seamen out of work." Harry J. Hobkirk, Jr. sideration.'* Freincis Tardy 4 4 4 Radio Officers' Union: Business Manager "Mr. Hoffman's proposal not only 4 4 4 takes away our livelihood but also imMichigan Federation of Labor: "Protest the action of Paul Hoffman. dermines our country's defenses in case We r^uest your support in rescinding of an emergency that from all indica­ tions exists at this time." such ofder." Lester F. Pamell 1, Robert P. Scott Representative ' y'*Secretary-Treasurer International Chemical Workers Union: "It seems to be just common sense to say that inasmuch as American wage earners are in a very large measure . financing the Marshall Plan, they have every right to expect that goods pur­ chased under the plan shall be trans­ mitted under American workingmen's conditions and rates of pay." H. A. Bradley President 4 4 4 South Dakota State Federation of Labor: "This federation believes in patroniz­ ing home industries, goods and serv- ; ives; this should also apply to the business of the U. S. Government. We protest the use of foreign ships in trans­ porting Marshall Plan supplies to Eu­ rope." Albert J. Maag President 4 4 4 Local 79. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehouse­ men and Helpers: "This expresses our disapproval, of plan to use all European ships in Mar­ shall Plan shipping. Urge you use all influence to stop this action that would result in thousands of American sea­ men losing their jobs." R. I. Vam Business Agent 4 4 4 Troy (N. Y.) Federation of Labor: "Paul Hoffman's threat constitutes a deadly peril to American seamen and the American merchant marine." Joseph R. Quinan Secretary-Treasurer 4 4 4 "Tampa Central Trades & Labor As­ sembly: « "Request you use all possible influ­ ence to stop Hoffman action on ship­ ment of Marshall Plan goods. This program is detrimental to livelihood of thousands of American seamen." R. 1. Vam President 4 4 4 Local 8. United Hatters. Cap and Mil­ linery Workers International Unions "Urge proposal to send aU Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign ships be dropped. If carried through this means that 10,000 American seamen would join the rank.? of the unem­ ployed." Hyman Goldstein President 4 4 4 United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipeiitling Industry: 'Wish to protest this action and to request that you do everything pos­ sible to have such shipments made with American ships and seamen." Martin P. Durkin . General President 4 4 4 Union of CARE Employees: "This union, interested in overseas re­ lief, protests your statement concern­ ing the shipping of EGA supplies in foreign bottoms. We urge you to re­ consider your position and make avail­ able to the Amex'ican merchant marine at least 50 percent of EGA shipments." Nat Klein Chairman 4 4 4 West Virginia State Federation of Labor: 'There is some growth of unemploy­ ment in this counti-y and by adding more to the ranks it certainly will not help this country in can-ying out the Marshall Plan, because what is gained in one way- is more than lost by un­ employed workei-s. We trust that when this new Congress convenes you will be on the lookout to protect labor­ ing seafaring people." Volney Andrews Secretary-Treasurer (Continued on "Page 11) • �Page Ten i'day^ Jwuary 14, 1^49 THE SEAFARERS LOC Philly Seafarer Captures Crew's Year-Old Excursion To Paris City Golden Gloves Title Still Bright In Brother's Memory By dint of his victory in the make the 118 pound bantam­ contest sponsored by the Phila­ weight class. By ROBERT BEALE delphia Daily News, the newlyIn the meantime, he'll continue crowned Golden Gloves feather­ to sail aboard SlU ships in the With a tug fore and aft the American freighter Lyman Stewart slid weight king of Philly is Seafarer Stewards Department. Despite his ability with his dukes, alongside her berth in St. Nazaire, France, bumped once or twice against the Jackie Smith. The 18-year old Seafarer, Brother Smith is known to his dock, and settled down comfortably beneath the giant over-hanging cranes. weighing in at 112 pounds, fought union brothers as a quiet fellow On the journey up through the? and a good shipmate. When the his way to victory over all com­ river and succeeding locks we several bottles of the indispen- No. 5; one park almost com­ ers to^ain undisputed title to Pennsylvania State title holder is pletely devoid of trees; another had passed the famous U-boat sable red wine. the Golden Gloves crown in the determined, there will be a solid pens, built of solid concrete and All too soon Paris was reach­ bar; a public convenience; se'v- Quaker City. block of Seafarers on hand to eral sidewalk cafes, where we still intact after years of bomb­ ed, whereon we took it upon lend moral and vocal support. ogled the New Look, the New Possessing a record of 48 wins ourselves to continue the jour­ ing. His shipmates are sui*e they're The town was a rubble-strewn ney to Montparnasse. This dis­ Length and several other addi­ in 58 fights, 18 by knockouts. backing a winner. tions to the oldest shape in the Brother Smith in gaining the trict compares favorably with the shambles. But, in spite of an title, climaxed two years of acute shortage of life-giving ne­ Bowery, New York; China Town, world. leather tossing, all squeezed in Rotterdam; and lower Govern­ All good things can't last for­ cessities, there was no acute between trips _on SlU vessels. ment Street, Mobile. ever. So, completely exhausted shortage of bars, bearing such and reduced to penury, we re­ LODGING, PLEASE Jackie's next step, toward the nostalgic names as American turned to St. Nazaire, two days national Golden Gloves wind-up, Bar, Texas Bar, Joe's Place and After an interminable period older and two years wiser. which will take place in New sundry others. This fact is a trapped in a maze of subway, material tribute to the concerted we split forces and decided to Today, as I write, marks the- York in February, is the Penn­ efforts of the French towards call it a night. Joe and Blackie first anniversary of my week­ sylvania state finals. A victory economic recovery, disappeared into the depths of end in Paris; but neither time, here would put him well ,on his In the midst of this havoc Pigalle, known to GI's as Pig deliriiun tremens, nor congenital way toward realization of a pro­ Seafarer Frank Becker, who and ruin, gaunt skeletons of Alley. Doug and I wandered insanity, can ever dim the mem­ fessional ring career. His un- died on his 45th birthday in the timate aim is to turn pro when Baltimore Marine Hospital, was what must have been imposing from flop-house to flop-house, ory. he picks up enough weight to buried December 21 in Evergreen structures reared themselves like With the unfortunate combina- Paris! I luv ya! lone sentinels against a bleak tion of a late hour and a busy Cemetery, New York City. week-end our difficulties proved sky. Stricken while aboard ship last Came Friday, four of us de­ manifold, but finally we suc­ April, Brother Becker was re­ cided' to visit Paris for the week­ ceeded in obtaining the almost moved to a hospital in Honolulu end. By - dint of selling shoes, impossible room! when.the vessel docked there. He pants and sundries, we man­ And the way we got it was to was transferred to the Baltimore aged someliow to scrape to­ whisper sibilantly into the pro­ institution in June. gether five or six thousand prietor's unwashed ear the open ' Brother Becker was born in francs apiece, two bottles of I sesame, 'Cigarettes!' His face New York City on December 17, Vermouth, and, of course, our changed from a negative blank 1903. Originally a member of Parisian - pipe-dreams. to a benevolent grin wearing the SlU's Great Lakes District, UPPED CLASS more wrinkles than a prune ever where he held Book No. 4012, The train journey itself was dreamed of. He caUed, "Garcon! Becker transferred to the Atlan­ a classic in train journeys, lei!'' In one second there was tic and Gulf District in the Port starting at 4 p.m. on Friday assembled before him innumer­ of Baltimore on April 19, 1947, evening at St. Nazaire, and end­ able assistant managers, bell­ when he was issued Book No. ing in Bienvenue, Paris, at mid­ hops, porters and chambermaids. 34654. He sailed in the Deck night. Half-way there a mer­ The manager's arm swung in departmeht. cenary ticket collector entered dramatic dispersal as he shouted DAUGHTER SURVIVES our first class compartment and a munber, and the gathering A wrdowet, Becker is survived denianded the difference between vanished in a flurry of bodies. by a daughter, Mrs. Lois Vetter Two seconds later a semithe first class fare and our third of New York. Also surviving are naked Frenchman wearing a hair class tickets. his mother, Mrs. Louise Becker; ' Rather than concede to his net was escorted to the door four sisters, Mrs. Louise Mc­ greedy, grasping exhortations, gesticulating wildly and panting Donald, Mrs. Ann Hughes, Mrs. myself and Joe Slaughter (now volubly in rapid Franch. Every­ Catherine McGregor, and Mrs. pushing a hack in that Marin­ body politely ignored him, be­ Betty Stauder; and three broth­ er's Mecca, Mobile) repaired to cause the French believe impli­ ers, Eugene, Joseph, and Harry the rear of the train and suc- citly in courteous service. The Becker, all of New York City. ciunbed to an uncomfortable manager then placed a weUBrother Becker was in good Photographed in his dressing room inunedi£dely after his standing at the time of his death steerage. Doug Murrell and timed kick in the appropriate Golden Gloves victory, Jackie Smith. Philly Seafarer, is winded and burial benefits were paid by Blackie Stevens, wilting under quarter, forcibly but dignified the cold official eye, parted with and said, "Pour one day you and tired but bears no marks of his opponent's gloves. the Union. the required simoleons and re­ 'ave pay no rent. Git!" tained their dignity. Joe and 1 The idiomatic expressions in French are much the same as later rejoined them. in American, only different! AH. GUI SAW THE TOWN . My companion on the left was By SALTY DICK a boy of some seven summers. The next morning the four of In conversation with him 1 was us got together and invaded the iTuly. amazed at the remarkable subway. Some two hoxurs later extent of my knowledge of (our fault, not the subway's) we The other night after work all is still worse. You received last time I.saw him was when :^ench which 1 had hitherto de­ broke surface in a remote corner the waiters in'vited the cooks your information from Coro­ he blew his top because the plored. Except that the young­ of the Champ Elysees. We tramp­ and a few others to a champaigne net. I got mine from Reader's portholes were open and the ster did not know a word of ed that cosmopolitan boulevard cocktail party. A good time was Digest and from talking to air conditioner was going on the bum. Louis Peed is on more than one syllable or three until we came to the Arc de had by all... Angelo Gonzales dentists. the coffee run. I think he in­ Claude E. Parker comes from letters and could speak only his Triomphe and the Tomb of the says he's going on a vacation to tends to stay there awhilei the red hiUs of Mississippi. He own language, we understood Unknown Soldier. There, com­ He's Chief Electrician on the still feels lost in the big city of Cuba. His job is open for a each other perfectly. Our friend­ plying with prescribed tourist Del Norte... Emory Harfield New Orleans... This takes the beachcomber . . . Felix Amoura, ship was sealed by the time- behavior, we purchased the us­ is firing on a Delta ship and cake—One of, the boys is buying Waiter, uses the vacuum cleaner honored custom of changie-for- ual penny picture postcards likes it. a trailer to torn: the coimtry. for something besides cleaning which we subsequently forgot to changie. 1 gave him a slug of the rugs... Whatever became of The. bad feature about aU this Frank Vivero is back sailing Vermouth for two cookies and post. The rest of the day and most the Portuguese AB from Glou- is that "^he has no automobile... again after taking a long vaca­ a hard-boiled egg. The rate of exchange would have been high­ of Sunday we spent in the fol­ chester? He was known as the There's a man around who says tion in Puerto Rico. He's waiter er, but those were all he had. lowing order at the following "Star Gazer," and knew more he's like Robin Hood. His aim is on the Alcoa Clipper. Ralph to make people happy. He can Dominici is also oh the Clipper. Nobody in France travels with­ places: The Eiffel Tower; a bar; about stars than most mates. start on me. / To Irene Lukacs: Thaiiks for out a basket of hard-boiled eggs, two motor exhibitions; "The He's slinging hash... When a Anthony Djnarski, known as crew is ready to elect a delegate and some of the fairer sex travel Picture of Dorian Grey" at the your interest in my column, with hard-boiled characters, in local Bijou; two bars; perfume but I still insist cola drinks "Ski." has Idft us and no one they rfiould pick the most cap­ addition of course to cookies and establishments pricing Chanel are bad for one's teeth. 7-Up knows his whereabouts. The able man and then back him up. Frank Becker Dies, Burial In New York 'The Voice Of The Sea^ �Friday, January 14, 1S49 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven US Labor Backs Seafarers On EGA Cargoes United Hebrew Trades of the State of Local 32-J, Building Service Employees International Union: New York: "If the policy Mr. Hoffman recom­ "We cannot affor-d to decommision hundreds of American seamen of jobs." mends becomes a reality, it might very well be a precedent for the U. S. Gov­ William Wolpert ernment employing foreign help to the Executive Secretary exclusion of American help, for the 4. 4. purpo.se of economy.- .Such a course of International Jewelry Workers' Union: action could destroy American stand­ "Opposed to proposal that all aid to ards of living by setting an example Europe be carried on foreign ships. We of all American industry." I demand that the law calling for 50 Albert E. Perry percent shipment on American ve.s.se].s President be carried out." Joseph Morris 4, 4, Central Union Label Council of Greater President New York: 4» 4, i>' t % % "Mr. Hoffman's proposal will mean Region 9-A, United Automobile, Air­ Joint Board. Dress and Waislmakers that the wages of Amei'ican seamen will craft, Agricultural Implement Work­ Union, ILGWU: be lowered in order to meet the com­ ers: "Tlie American seamen have earp.e/l petitive bids of foreigti'shipowners. Do the respect and admiration of the en­ "Protest the proposal that Manshall not think that was the purpose of the tire American public for their heroic" Plan bulk cargoes go in low standard Marshall Plan." efforts during the war years and it foreign ships. Proposal is contrary to Moe Rosen would be.highly un-American and un­ law." Vice-President patriotic for the EC.\ to lender some Charles H. Kerrigan 6,000 of these heroes unemployed." Director t 4. t Julius Hochman Association of Catholic Trade Unionists: General Manager "Common sense dictates the need for Local 15. Hotel and Restaurant Em­ a strong merchant fleet to ensure ful­ ployees and Bartenders Interna­ 4. 4. 4. fillment of important commitments of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and tional Union: our citizens and their families, who in Enginemen: "We strongly protest your proposal turn spend and help pay the taxes es­ "For many years the American sea­ If we decommission these hundreds sential to all foreign relief plans." men have been striving to better their of American ships as you suggest we Roger K. Larkin conditions to bring them on a par with will deprive thousands of skilled sea­ Executive Secretary the living conditions of American men of jobs." people. Before the advent of the LaJack Townsend * % ^ Follette Act, conditions on board Am­ Local 60, Hotel and Restaurant Em­ President erican ships were scandalous. Natural­ ployees International Union: i & i ly, it follows in turn that to impro\-c "While we desire to help our Euro­ New York State Journeymen Barbers' living conditions on board .ships flying pean friends, we must insist that our Association: the American flag, it required an in­ primary obligation is to our own Amer­ "We fully sympathize with the needs creased expenditure of money which, ican seamen and workers." of assistance to the Marshall Plan in turn, was reflected on freight rate Joe Decker countries but we think that this help charges." Secretary-Treasurer should not be given at the sacrifice of Frank S. Columbus American workers." » 4> $ Chairman, Legislative Board Local 202, International Brotherhood of Fred Scatidi Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehouse­ Secretary 4, 4- 4. Local 471, New York Newsboys Union: men and Helpers: i % % "We protest the proposal to ship "While we are in sympathy with the Local 10, Bakery and Confectionery Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in low purpose of the plan to aid in the recov­ Workers: standard foreign Ships. The pniposal is ery of Europe, we do not feel that "If Mr. Hoffman's proposal is carried contrary to law which calls for half of American ' labor should suffer in the out it will mean that thousands of all cargoes to go in American ships and process. Directly and indirectly a skilled American seamen will be it will throw 10,000 American seamen severe blow will bo dealt many labor thrown out of work, the American mer­ out of work. We urge the proposal be unions." chant marine will be .swept from the diopped." Joseph C. Papa high seas and the national defense im­ Irving Kanior President periled." Secretary-Treasurer Arthur Borrman 4> 4> 4> Empire Typographical Conference: Secretary-Treasurer 4* 4* 4* Newspaper Guild_of New York: "We believe the plan would be dis­ i "While the Ncw'sp.-ipcr Guild of New astrous to the seamen in the United Local 17^ Bakery and Confectionery York, representing 7,500 newsmen, Slates and create a condition of critical Workerii: wholelieartedly supports the Marshall unemployment among the members of "We urge you to support the 50-50 Plan as the means for economic recov­ maritime unions." provision and see to it that the Amer­ ery for war-torn nations, it opposes and Basil J. Hillman ican merchant fleet has a guarantee condemns the plan to ship bulk cargoes Secretary-Treasurer that it will get its share of Marshall by foreign shipping. Hundreds of Am­ Plan shipping. 4^ 4« 4* erican seamen already are on the beach Fritz Helling Local 94, Uniformed Firemen's Associa­ and diversion of caigoes to foreign bot­ tion of Greater New York Secretary toms will further imperil their liveli­ "We strongly urge that no change be 4. t hood and a major bulwark of American made in the Marshall Plan. At least Local 1658, Brotherhood of Carpenters economy." 50 percent of cargoes should be on and Joiners: Thomas J. Murphy American ships to prevent thousands of "We wish to raise our voice in pro­ Executive Vice President American .seamen from being forced test to a proposal of this kind. It into unemployment." would be unjust to the American 4> 4> 4< Metal Polishers. Buffers, Platers & John P. Crane worker and would be an un-Amer'cau • Helpers: President act by sweeping the American mer."This unwarranted abandonment of cliant marine from llie high sea." 4" 4< 4» the policy of shipping one-half of such Local 200, United Association of Jour­ L. P. Burdick supplies in American ships in favor of > Recording Secretary neymen and Apprentices of the using foreign ships entirely is an af­ Plumbing and Pipe Fitting In­ 4. 4. S. dustry: front to American workmen, and places Local 302, Hotel and Restaurant Em­ in serious jeopardj'- the jobs of those "Protest the recent decision on the ployees International Union: w-ho are employed directly in the carrying of Mai'shall relief car-goes in "We strongly urge the return to the shipping industry." foreign bottoms, as this would lead to original bill requiring 50 percent Amer­ R. Muehlhoffer ican ships. Plans will, cause unem- , the unemployment of a great number of Ameripan seamen who regard very President ployment to ten thousand American Irighly and have always considered one seamen. Is it your plan to aid Europe 4. 4* 4* of the branches of the fighting men who Local 153, Office Employees Interna­ by starving Americans?" Joseph Fox preserved the Amer-ican way of life tional Union: which we enjoy today." ^ Secretary-Treasurer "Paul Hoffman's propo.sal is a viola­ J, ^4# Criss, Jr. tion of the intention of Congress and, 4. 4. 4. Business Manager Local 143, International Chemical if followed through, could have disas­ trous effects. It might destroy an im­ Workers: t New York Organizing Committee, Na­ "Primarily the success of the Mar­ portant industry. The American mer­ tional Federation of Insurance shall Plan in restoring foreign econ­ chant marine is respected throughout, Agents: omies and bringing faith in democracy the world. Its exploits are history. To "Cannot see sense in reviving Euro­ . to foreign peoples is most important. do what Mr. Hoffman proposes would, pean economy by wrecking an impor­ But it must not be successful to the in effect, be a blow at the American tant par-t of our own." people." detriment of American workers." Edna Rose S. J..ZebrBuskas I Howard Coughlin F • President Organizer Business Manager (Continued from Page 9) Local 16, Holel and Restaurant Em­ ployees International Union: "The Hoffman proposal will cripple an industi-y that this country has had to build up at such great expense during the war because it had been crippled previously by neglect. To use foreign ships because they are cheaper can be carried to the ultimate absurdity; ap­ point a European administrator to head ECA because he would probably work for less salary than Mr. Hoffman." David Siegal President Local 38, Melal Polishers, Buffers. Platers and Helpers: "In these troubled times nothing should be done to reduce the effective­ ness of our merchant marine." Albro Fessenden Recording Secretary 4, 4, 4< Local 802, American Federation of Mu­ sicians: "Should Mr. Hoffman's proposal be adopted, thou.sands of American sea­ men will be thrown out of jobs and one of our best American trade unions will be severely injured." Charles R. lucci Secretary i 4. i Local 141, Office Employees InternalioHcd Union: "While the Marshall Plan is complete­ ly and wholly favored by this local, we do not feel that the American working man should be prejudiced against in its operation." A1 Bookman President i 4, i District Council 9, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators 8c Paperhangers: . "We urge that at least fifty percent of these cargoes be moved under the American flag as provided by law." Martin Rarback Secretary-Treasurer 4. 44. Local 58. International Printing Press­ men's and Assistants' Union: "Members of this union have raised their voices in protest to the Hoffman proposal. Inasmuch as the Marshall Plan involves American labor and money, it should also include Ameri­ can ships and be manned by American seamen." Sylvester S. Hoffman Secretary-Treasurer 4. 4 4. Local 4, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers; "Hoffman's outrageous scheme will put thousands of skilled, worthy Ameri­ can seamen out of work ... It will im­ peril our national defense, and the sea­ going unions of the AFL will be greatly reduced." A. King Zeigler Secretary 4, 4- 4. Retail Clerks International Association: "Vigorously prot^ your pi-oposa). This is contrary to law and will disemploy many thou.-^ands of American sea­ men." Samuel J. Meyers Vice President 44. 4. Local 380, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: "Urge that ECA shipping not be transferred to foreign ships. This would be a body blow to tlie American mer­ chant marine and American seamen." Bernard G. Brophy President 4. 4. 4. Local 1478, Sugar Refinery Workers Union, ILA; "The members of this local went on record against the Hoffman piioposal to drop American ships from carrying of Marshall Plan Bulk cargoes. We are in favor of at least 80 to 90 per cent of the Marshall Plan cargoes being carried in American ships." Mae Sanderson Secretary-Treasurer .1. .V4 New York State Council, Sheet Metal Workers: "The proposal by Paul G. Hoffman to lower rates by American steamship owners who carry goods to European countries will seriously curtail employ­ ment of seamen in this country and lower wage .standards. Our council is opposed to such proposal." M. Rosen Secretary-Treasurer �Pag« Twalv* T a E SEAFARERS Advocates Club For Seamen In ChUe As 'Safety Valve' IOC A COOL ONE IN THE FAR EAST To fhe Editor: Januarr 14, 1949' • wm pare it with other trips, but most guys quit a ship after a long I am running down to Chile voyage. on one of the Ore Line express The point I'm driving at is wagons, twenty-six days round this: trip. It's not as bad a run as it is often painted. Anyone that Couldn't the operators of the By WANDERING SEAFARER has ever made the trip tx> Chile Ore Line build some sort of He's just a young seaman club within the confines of the knows that it is a money mak­ With girls on the brain— ing deal because you come back Ore plant, such as the one in There's Margie in England. with your whole pay intact. Ras Tanura in the Persian Gulf? Dolores in Spain; Money isn't everything, how­ They would be operating on a His brain is agog sound money basis. They could ever. And his heart is in pain, feature such items as coke, beer This is the fourth time that I in limited quantities, a juke bh, what girl will pity have been down here, but some­ Our poor s^or lad. thing is still lacking. The twen­ box, magazines, writing mater­ So full of romance. ty-six days on the type vessel ials. There could be concessions When there's maids to be had; I'm aboard, the Marore, or the where seamen could pick up Yet as soon as he finds 'em thirty-six days it takes on the handicraft items. There's parting so sad. old ships of the Steelore type A set-up like this would be seem awfully long when there a great help towards keeping up He hardly gels settled is no shore leave. The only time the morale of the men on this When his ship whistle blows. the crew gets ashore is when run. I've seen such a place op­ It's back to the billows the ship returns to its United erated on a profitable basis is And the life sailor knows. States port, usually Baltimore. Caripito, Venezuela, and but for Where his girls are but dreams Even there it's rough. In Bal­ it, we would have blown our When the foc'sle tale flows. timore crewmembers get about tops in that steaming Venezuelan So here's to our hero. twenty to twenty-two hours jungle. May his soul find its rest. ashore, hardly enough time to I would like to get some com­ May his heart find its peace go uptown and back. I can only ments from other fellows on the In the dreams of the blessed. Bearded Seafarer Donald Short attempts to combat the add up the liabilities as there Ore run and see what they think May his sweethearts of fancy Far Eastern heat by quaffing a idt of Iced tea. When the San are no assets. about such a plan. Grace his far tossing nest. Angelo Victery returned to the States recently he dotmed a True, a guy can quit if he For lo* in this world Dennis G. Saundera shirt and doffed the beard. doesn't like the run, but there All we own is a dream, are those aboard with the neverOiir lives are but motes say-die spirit who stick to the In the light of a beam. nm. Their's are the sentiments And a human ntust ponder and opinions I'm voicing. And the stars be the theme. To the Editor: speak for one section of the in-1 ^charge cargo, navigate and On the Chilean end we only dustiy, the short-haul tankers steer the So dreams of a Margie ship in and out of stop for four hours—no shore I am employed on a tanker in leave. It seems that with a little the New York, New Jersey and and the oil barges. Yet speak rivers and harbors by night as Or Dolores in Spain. cooperation from the company Long Island Sound areas. We they do, although towboat crews well as by day, in cold and fog Chiquita from Rio With the sailor remain— ' they would get men to make this are facing a strike situation to are not trained to man the oil as well as in good weather, Think of this re^onsibility for The ports of the world rtm if the crew could get ashore better our conditions to a level ships—and vice versa in most cases. a ship worth half a millinn dol­ Are in memory's chain. in South America. in line with those of other sec­ Inland water oil tankers re­ lars and a cargo of 7,500 barrels, STRETCH GAMS tions of the maritime industry. quire men with special knowl­ not to mention the rest of the O Mistress Mine Anyone who has been to sea Our union (Local 333 of the edge and training. Special cer­ men aboard. The closing or knows that during the period a International Longshoremen's As­ tificates are issued after exams opening of a wrong valve can 'AXrSSlE' SHRIMPTON man spends at sea emotional sociation, AFL) has made very by the Coast Guard for men cause thousands of dollars of stress builds up and nothing can proper demands. But we are manning the tankers and oil damage to pump or oil lines. Is Now years ago when I was relieve that stress better than to confronted by a united group of barges that run in coastal waters. $1.06 an hour adequate pay for young, stretch his legs pn good old tug operators. These special certificates are not I Jiankered for the sea, lads; To hear the operators talk you required for towboat operations. a job that requires years of ex­ terra firma. perience? To climb the ladder rung It's true that twenty-six days would think that the men who Let us see what truth lies be­ Sailing these vessels in fey rung, is not very long when you com­ man the towboats, short-haul hind these cries we hear that tankers and oil barges were harbormen's wages are too high, crowded harbors or inland waters jAnd wear the dungaree, lads. studded with rocks, reefs, and brigands robbing the helpless e^cially those of the vital oil bars and beset by currents, tides I sailed far on every sea. shipowners. men. and rips is no child's play. A And many a. mile logg'd, ASKS FOR LOG The diehard, profit crazed in­ These men have had no sub­ man needs a full knowledge of lads; terests are maddened by the stantial raises in years; Today To the Editor: charts, and he must be painspower of the AFL Maritime • I am a fcxmer member of the they are for, wages far below takin^y watchful, as well as I loved the gals and spat to SIU, but have quit going to Trades Department. Recently those paid on union-contracted technically expert. lee. sea. At present I am working for they witnessed a paralyzing deep-sea tankers. And learnt to hold my grog,_ . KtGH TIME ibe Missouri Pacific RR, where strike conducted on a huge scale. An AB and rated tankerman is lads. I am a member of the Railway The towboat operators now real­ paid an hour—while he It is time the wages aind condi­ and Steamship Clerks Union. ize that their wages and condi­ works. A chief mate and navi­ tions of the harbor boatmen on I cared for no man — no, Would it be possible to have tions are far out of line with gator for coastal waters draws the tankers, the oil barges and not I, my nan» placed on the mailing the rest of the industry. Never­ $1.48 an hour. A captain gets the tugs were brought into line And no one cared for me, list of the SEAFARERS LOG? theless, they do not want to meet $1.98. A lay-up means that the with the rest of the industry. lads; Enclosed you will find a do- labor even half way in this sec­ crew goe.s off, and lay-ups are And it is time that the Mayor of xtotioa to- the LOG. In my opin­ tion of the industry. New York, and the rest of the I thought that I was the frequent. toughest guy. THE FACTS ion it ^ the best publication put The writer is now on a tanker people who are butting into, the out by any Union today. Having Incidentally, this section of the in coastal waters operating from tugboat picture investigated the That sailed the salty sea, lads. sailed with the SIU for two industry has long been ignored. New York. The two-watch sys­ archaic "Battery to Battery" sys­ yesas, I have no doubt but that The public has become familiar tem, six on and six off, is- in tem by which the .towbOat com­ But came the time when oft I'd pine. it is a far better Union than with the longshoremen and the effect. The crew, working two panies make their biggest profits. deep sea seamen, but few people any I have se«i yet This system, by which the New For wife and kids and home, men to a watch must load and I would appreciate any infor­ know much about the harbor York towboat companies charge lads; mation that you may have on boatmen. everybody on a Battery-to-Bat^ tery basis even if the tug moves For kindred kind that were fhe -status of former merchant A man named Frank Taylor, as Tbanks Brothers not mine. seamen under the new draft act. head of the American Merchant For Ho^. Visits onty.from one dock to another, Walter W. Love Marine Institute, speaks of bet­ To ihf Edifo»! is a real economic cancer in the And .1 had never known, lads. (Ed.. Noler As carried in a ter labor relations in his annuah -Kindly give this some i^ace in maritime industry. Jzenl page-article of the Ho- report. Better and smoother re­ the LOG: The towboat operators would But then I found it could .v«ad»r 19 LOG, the latest lations at this point could only I wish to . thank the Union of­ drop their opposition to the hon­ not be. emwd is-that no consideration mean acceptance of the starva^ ficials and members who visited est demands of the , men like a -wiiatever is being given for­ tion wages now being offered by me during the time I was a hot potato and concede 100 per­ No matter how I'd strain, lads; mer seamen for wartime serv­ the companies. patient in the U. S. Marine Hos- cent to the Union rather than ice on merchant ships. The What are the facts? The facta Ditjal. have, their system and their pro­ My mistress was the open LOG is being sent to your are that the towboat operators fits investigated.. Claude Fisher sea, have no moral or legal right to address.) New York City Wandering'Seaiaibr |byk I'd go again, lads. Rhyme Off Watch Says Tugboat Heads Ignore Men's Needs FORMER MEMBER • �Friday, January 14, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Near-Fatal Diving Accident Keeps Seafarer Shorebound To Ihe Editor: Any of my shipmates and friends who may have wondered what happened to me will find the reason for my disappearance here. I'm lucky to be alive after the accident that befell me while I was home after paying off the SS Charles Lanham in Septem­ ber at Baltimore. Before jumping into the story I'd like to ask the brothers of the Lanham to whom I loaned money to get in touch with me and repay the favor I did them. Write mo at Route 1, Box 214-A, Orange, Texas. After I paid off the Lanham I caught a plane out of Balti­ more and got home on a Sun­ day. I had a wonderful time at home for seven days and then it happened. The Sunday fol­ lowing my arrival home we went swimming. We went to a place that is considered dangerous be­ cause of the sandy, shifting bot­ tom. There are four or five per­ sons killed there yearly. This particular spot that we went to had always been my favorite. As soon as we got there, I got up on a stump that stands ten feet from the water and dived in—that ended the swimming party. I would have to wear the brace until around the first of next April. Even if I had to wear it a year or a lifetime, I consider myself lucky to even be alive. The doctor told me that this was the worst broken neck case he had ever seen where the pa­ tient lived through ft and wasn't left paralyzed for life. He told me that in a year or so I would­ n't even feel that my neck had been broken. That about winds up the tale. Recuperating hasn't been too bad, but I want to ship out so bad I can taste it. I hope to be sailing before too long. In the meantime a letter from any of you guys wUl be more than welcome. Here's hoping ^ for smooth sailing for all of you. G. B. (Tex) Gillispie LOG Getting Tlie News It isn't so strange, but the only people who are against our pol­ icy of helping other trade unions are the vicious labor-haters. Anyway, our excellent record in helping out other unions is paying dividends now. In our present all-out fight to maintain the 50 percent clause for Mar­ shall Plan shipments, hundreds of trade unions are backing us. They have protested strongly and effectively to proper officials in Washington and have made our fight a much stronger one by their support. GOOD POLICY If nothing else, this demon­ stration of trade union solidarity PARALYZED LIMBS Instead of plunging deep into the water I stuck up to my shoulders in sand. The water wasn't even knee deep. When I came to, I tried to get up, but both my ai-ms and legs wore paralyzed and I was speechless. The others in the party half carried and half dragged me to the car and took me to a hos­ pital twenty miles from the swimming hole in Beaumont. When we got to the hospital I was able to move my legs a little and had recovered my WARRIOR CREW speech. We told the hospital ENJOYED TRIP. people what had happened. They x-rayed my neck and found it TAKE ENCORE was broken in three places. To the Editor: It doesn't seem possible that a person could live after break­ Here we go for another Far ing his neck in three places, but Egst trip on the good ship War­ I guess it just wasn't my time rior, Waterman's pride and joy. to go. After the X-ray they Nearly 95 per cent of the rolled me into the operating original crew have signed on room and shaved my head. again—a real bunch of Seafarers. I couldn't imagine at the time On this ship, it's unity and un­ what they were shaving my head derstanding above everything for, but I soon foimd cut. After else. shaving my head they put two We are looking forward to a screws through my head. The pleasant, but long long trip. We screws were three inches long would like you to send to the and had eyes, some way they enclosed address the Seafarers were rigged to the top of my LOG for Nov. 26 and Dec. 30. head. Thank you for attending to After that they removed me this matter and best wishes to to a room and placed me in a you aU. bed. They tied a line in the eye F. A. Delapenia and ran it through a block that (Ed. Note: Tho LOGs will hung behind my bed. They then meet you: they're already on tied twenty-two pounds of the way.) weights to the block. The weights puRcd my head back with great tension. RETIRED MEMBER All this was designed to pull KEEPS IN TOUCH my neck back into place and hold it there until the bones re- To the Editor: knitted. I laid like that for a Although it has been over a month and four days. They then year since I paid off my last ship removed this rig and put me in and it appears that I'm becoming a cast which reached from my a permanent shoreside seaman, waist line all the way up and I certainly appreciate receiving over my head. It weighed about the LOG and keeping up with twenty five pounds. I had to the doings of my Brotheis. learn to walk again. I wore the cast for six weeks, after which I would appreciate your chang­ they removed it and put me in ing my mailing address to the one attached. 'a brace, which I now wear. Congratulations to the Sea­ EXTREME CASE farers on the progress made dur­ My arms were paralyzed for ing the past year. BiU Robinson seven days and then slowly their use returned. The doctor told Glondole, Calif. SIU Membership Continues Boosts And Bumps Of Rules Below are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transportation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space to the opinions of the member­ ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being talcen to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to lake transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. The LOG gels around. An unidenlified young lady in Santos, Brazil, absorbed in a story which interests her, is caught in a candid photo. The name of the photographer also was not given. Says Labor's EX!A Beef Aid Shows Value Of SIU Policy To the Editor: Page Thirtean for the SIU's cause should prove the value of our policy of help­ ing other unions in every way we can. Labor-haters are not in­ terested in the reason for this policy, which is to obtain and maintain improved working and living conditions for working niCn and women throughout the country. Every fight of this kind in behalf of one group of work­ ers is a fight for the interests of all. It should prove to aU Seafarers that by sticking together in sup­ porting other groups of union people, we are helping ourselves, too. Because of our reputation for being willing to give a lift to other guys in a beef, the or­ ganized labor movement was quick to j,ump to our support at a time when every bit of help is important. Our policy there­ fore, has made us much stronger. And it is just as important that all unions stick together. Be­ cause of their solidarity, it looks like the Taft-Hartley law is on the way out. Gus Breilweg POLARIS CREW REPORTS GOOD TRIP, STEWARD To ihe Editor: Just a few lines from Port of Spain to let the boys in the Union know that the crew of the Alcoa Polaris is still thinking of them. We are having a fine trip down here. The Chief Steward, Robinson, is tops—^we could ask for no better. Here is one of our fine menus (inclosed) to show you how well we eat. Hope your mouth doesn't water I Best of everything for the Union. Leo Bruce (Ed. Note: We're drooling.) Send Those Minutes Send in the miniites of your ship's meeting to the New York HaU. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of aU other SIU crews. Hold those shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as soon as posdble. That's the SIU wayl PRO: Asks Ceasefire CON: Reject Rule To the Editor: To the Editor: I will explain my viewpoint in We, the_ undersigned crewregards to the transpoi'tation rule members of" the SS Andrew Jack­ that is now in effect and has son, strongly oppose the new been passed by the membership amendment to the transportation up and down the coast. This rule agreement whereby crewmem­ has proven itself to be the best bers must accept transportation that we have ever had since the money and pile off the ship. beginning of the SIU. We feel that this is in direct Since the rule went into effect contrast to good Unionism, for the membership can take note of job security is one of the basic the great turnover in jobs by principles of Unionism and of merely looking in the LOG from our Union. The SIU is the ac­ week to week. I recommend knowledged leader in working that we cease all this criticism for these conditions, and such of the rule and accept it as it policy is contrary to the SIU now stands, for when shipping tradition. gets tough we will appreciate a We all realize that shipping is quick turnover in jobs. bad, but it is equally bad for us; Now that the year of 1948 has so let us weather it out in the passed, I would like to give a usual manner. hearty vote of thanks to the offi­ cials for the way they have The new ruling boils down to this: A brother may be on the handled the Union's affaire, par­ ticularly the winning of the two- beach for two or three months before shipping. When he finally year contract with the top wages makes a ship (in New York for in the industry. Thanks for a example) for a short European job well done. nui that pays off in MobRe, he D. D. Story must pile off and look forward Alcoa Pioneer to another lengthy stay on the beach. This we feel again is directly in contrast to job security. We To the Editor: sincerely urge that his ruling be abolished. At a genex'al meeting held 28 Crew members aboard the SS Del Mar at sea it SS Andrew Jackson was moved, seconded and carried without a dissenting vote among the 95 members present that we write to you in reference to keep­ ing the transportation rule as it To the Editor: is now for the following reasons: A meeting was held aboard the 1. It creates a larger turnover SS William R. Davie, dt^jdng in shipping. 2. It helps outports where which the matter of the new transportation rule was disi^issshipping is sometimes slow. ed. 3. It gives each member great­ A motion was passed unanim­ er union security. 4. It gives some of our newer ously to send you a letter ex­ members a chance to visit our pressing disapproval of said rule union halls and see rotary ship­ in its present form. None Were* opposed. The reason put forthi ping in action. 5. It gives our negotiating for our disapproval are in Une, committee a better discussion with the various opinions sent point in future negotiations, as to the LOG by the many Broth-that will be less for the ship­ ere who are opposed to this un- . popular ruling. owners to want to cut out. Crewmembers 28 crewmembers SS Del Mar SS William R. Davie Push New Rule Uphold Cons •; South Of Border Hospital Gets OK To the Editor: I am writing this from Tampico, Mexico. I met with an ac­ cident while employed aboard the SS W. E. Downing, a Mathiasen Tanker. My thanks go to the members who packed my gear when I went to the hospital—I would like to sail with them again in the future if things per­ mit. IncidentaUy, I have read pre­ vious LCXIS where SIU mem­ bers have reported being treated like dogs in hospitals in various countries, so I would like to com­ ment on this hospital: The staff seems to think that they are never doing enough for the patients, and do a little more. Here one is treated with the re­ spect due a gentleman. Things ere so pleasant here I actuaRy hate to leave. As for the nurses —tliey're beautiful! If ever have to be hospitalized again, this is the one for me. Frank Pinkowski �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday, January 14, 1949 . t- Brother Suspects Job 'Leak' In Crewing Canal Vessels SEAFARERS ON THE STONY CREEK Shoreside Job, Brown-Eyed IdaMember Quits Sea report once a day, while I was trying to catch a ship. All fr, I recently relumed from Pana hands are kept in this quarantine To the Editor: ?;,ma after a few weeks in the hos station. Just a few lines to. let my for­ pital there and I'd like to call the But the beef is this; mer -shipmates know that I'm • Brothers' attention to some retiring my book. I've been on DAY'S NOTICE strange doings in Balboa. the beach here in Canton, Ohio, OS, At Balboa I was removed fi'om Ships coming into port radio a since July and got myself a job o the Kyska on November 23 and day before if they need any men as a plant engineer. Besides, •' isent to the hospital. After being Then the company agents would there's a sweet little thing nam­ discharged I was placed in the call the quarantine station for ed Ida who has big brown eyes quarantine station where I had to what men were needed and tell —well, you know how it is. I wish all the shipmate friends them to stand by. But two I've sailed with in the past eight hours later, the agents would call years would write me a letteragain and say the job—or jobs or drop me a card from wherever had been taken. they are. I'd really like to hear In the three weeks I was in from the guys, because tliey're the quarantine station, I saw this a swell bunch of- fellas, and I'm happen many times—a call for proud to call them friends. If .i y. men, then another call cancelling they're ever around this neck To the Editor: the standby order. I also heard of the woods, I wish they'd drop from other men who had been Crewmembers aboard the T-2, which recently came into in and see me. If it is proper. I would like there longer that they had ob­ to say a few words on the role Besides wishing all of you a the SIU as a result of the organizing drive being conducted served the same thing. '^ seamen played in the war. My in the tanker field. Under the Union banner, they now are lot of smooth sailing I would No one seems to know the rea­ ' son became a merchant seaman among the industry's highest paid tankermen and enjoy top like to wish you all a belated fin July, 1941. and, of course, son for the sudden cancellations, very Merry Christmas and a working conditions. "was sailing when Pearl Harbor but it is suspected that there is Happy New Year. This photo was submitted to the LOG by John Wunderlich, was attacked. All thro'ugh 1942 Donald R. Short when the subs were sinking a leak in Cristobal. Some one Bosun, who recently paid off the Stony Creek after what he 722 18th Street N.E. described as a "first-rsite trip." ships by the hundreds, our fam- apparently gets wind of the jobs Canton, Ohio ' ily was kept in suspense as to and succeeds in placing their own I'Whaf was happening to our boy, men. "^Uusy sailing the troop ships, the '•amniunition ships, tlie tankers. It's a leak that ought to be In our minds v/e could sec the ;topped up. •tankers exploding, the boys I was fortunate in finally get­ swimming in fire while the subs ting out via the Daniel Hugcr, To Ihe Editor: , my hand I expect to go Fax- , regular season starts there's to machine-gunned them. East this time. In case I'm not be a Pennsylvania State Champwhich paid off last month in New Year's Eve was pretty hei-e for the baseball openers, ' ionship. There will be a three I made a trip to Washington Mobile. tough on some of the Seafarers. I wish my Pirates the best of game play-off between the Philato see my Congressman about Izzy" Levy drank .so much luck. They're improving annu­ jdelphia Phils and the Philadel­ Joe Ruszel the matter and wrote him sev­ Southern Comfort he's got cot­ ally. Remember '46 and '47. They phia Athletics—the winner will eral letters, all aimed at getting recognition from the govern- BEREAVED MEMBER ton-covered tonsils. He's now were so far down under they play Ralph Kiner. acting as chief organizer for a played the last 10 games in As my job is due on the board 'menU for their war .service;_the group of boll-weevils. However, Austrialia ... I'll swear they had any minute, fellas, I'll say soTHANKS HAVANA benefits of the G.I. Bill of last week most of the brothers a kangaroo playing center field. long. So, to all who sail, bring Rights. Nothing happened. CREW FOR HELP returned to the hall to ship out. iThe team was in the cellar so us back safe, sound, and single. They carried their heads high— long the management put a fur­ NO CREDIT To the Editor: Red Campbell some carried two or three. While ships were being sunk My family and I wish to ex­ For me, 1949 started with a nace in the dugout. Just a case of too many bags under the eyes and crews machine-gunned, the press our sincere thanks to all rousing greeting from Water­ and not enough under the feet. editor of the local newspaper the members of the crew and man: "Happy New Year, Red— I'm not saying the players were wouldn't even publish my boy's officers of the Seatrain Havana If you don't find linen address along with the names for their kindness and aid giv­ we hope it's your last." Water­ old but Pittsburgh was* the only man's overtime cry for 1949: when you go aboard your team that received Serutan in­ of the other boys in the armed en us during my wife's illness "Keep it as close as two coats ship, notify the Kail at once. stead of Wheaties for home-runs. services. Lots of the servicemen and death of our baby. of paint." A telegram from Le Havre or But Crosby's changed things. were home every week-end and As soon as the CTew heard of Singapore won't do you any He'll keep the boys moving. No At the last board meeting the many were never sent out of the my. sorrow they had a large good. It's your bed and you more Serutan, no more Wheaties, stockholders were up in the country. The editor even pub­ donation of money collected. "We have to lie in it. —Ex-Lax, he'll keep the boys air. Probably swallowed their lished an insulting article to shall always be grateful to all the effect that merchant seamen of those who were so kind and bubble-gum. - This year they in­ mo-ving. This year before the tend to open new ports of entry were not patriotic. helpful to us when we needed —^should be easy the way some DEL NORTE SIDELIGHTS BY E, REYES I believe the merchant seamen it mdst. of their skippers navigate. One of that period should be honored. Gustav S. Carlson of their geniuses has been, ag­ They should receive the same Mrs. J. B. Barlow round so much he may have his rewards as the service men. license revoked for lack of sea Mrs. J. A. Manis time. Yesterdav's New York Mir­ Frank Anderson Mr. J. H. Manis ror said: "Russians Claim First Stewardson, 111. Anna Ruth Carlson Air Flight." They can't claim To the Editor: J Member's Father Blasts US Stand On Seamen Eights Red Tosses Out A Few Warm-Up Pitches AHENTION! Skipper's Mush Sours Mosoil Crew To the Editor: We left Baltimore November 19 after spending six weeks on the beach. We were sure we had the real thing. November 20 the next day we were back in Baltimore having broke down. The Captain told us boys, "it was just one of those things." She's an old ship, but a good s'lip. On November 21 we took off again but not for long, she broke down again on November 24th. This time tiie wliole plant went dead—no lights, no nothing. We went shark fishing. Even the sharks wanted no part of the Mosoil. She's an old ship, but a good ship. To get the steam up again the Chief Engineer had Blackie (Scherzer by name, he requested the identification), the Bosun, col­ lecting our benches, chairs and whht not. After fourteen days we finally reached our destina­ tion, Tampico, Mexico. The Pilot came aboard, and after a while asked the Captain how fast we were going. The Captain replied, "We may not be going fast but we are moving." We run out of fuel oil with the first heaving line. She's an old ship, but a good ship. We are now headed for Texas but we still break down about every 24 hours. As the Captain says, she's an old ship, but she is a good ship. The Steward Department headed by Chief Steward Daniel Lippy, Chief Cook Jacob Cook, 2nd Cook Doi sey Faugh and the rest of the boys gave us unheard of cooperation. Without this co­ operation it would have been a pretty miserable trip. Thanks, boy^ P. S.: We ran aground at Housto. She's an old ship, but a good .ship. George Weldon Earl E. Kelley the first steamship—^Waterman's got it. I was on it. I'm not say­ ing which way we were going but that's the first ship I was ever on where the wake was on the bow. The Waterman crews make the best sailors. No matter what happens we've seen worse. With an old shipping card in ff)IN HBUD OP CfeEW ASKS NEW SAN JUAN HALL To the Editor: We, the undersigned members of the Seatrain New Orleans, be­ lieve that some arrangement should be made to secui-e a larger and better Hall for the port of San Juan. If we are to keep a hall in this port, it certainly should be large enough to accommodate the membership. We also believe that some form of recreation room and library should be pro­ vided for the members on the beach. Signed by 22 Crewmembers Seatrain New Orleans SfJTfiYMW ; ^or^ef? FlYNN 'AO6HT A 'THROUbH P0fiT»Ot-f>' • 1 I!".;,:; r J >.v-'l �fHOkr. Jknuarr W XSXS T B E S E AP A RE R S L O G Pag* Flftaan Congressmen Reply To SlU Protest On EGA Carl L. Weicht, Administrative Assist­ (Continued from Page 8) ant to Senator Thye (R» Minn.): Rep. Leonard Irving (D., Mo.):. "Fm sure that Senator Thye will be "While I am a new member of Con­ gress, you n^ay be sure that I shall interested in the views you expressed support all proposals against the use concerning the new ruling promulgated of foreign ships and likewise will do by the EGA in connection with the what I can to see that as much of this shipment of supplies overseas." cargo (as possible) is placed in Am­ 4- - t Sen. Bumet Maybank (D., S.C.): erican bottoms." "I appreciate your writing express­ i 4. ing your, views on Mr. Hoffman's pro­ Rep. Eugene D. O'Sullivan (D., Neb.): "If the facts are as you portray posal regarding EGA bulk cargo." them I think Mr. Hoffman should be 4 4 4. sharply criticized and his plans tossed Sem Russell B. Long (D., La.): "I have taken this matter up not into the wastepaper basket. I assure you that if a vote is taken I'll be only with Mr. Hoffman but with Presi­ on the side of justice. I feel I owe dent Truman. I share your feelings and am very hopeful that something can my election to union labor." be done to rectify the great damage 4. 4. 4. already done and which would continue Rep. Charles E. Bennett (D., Fla.): "I do not want our ships to be put if Mr. Hoffman's proposal is allowed off the seas by such a procedure even to stand. You may rest assured that I if the result is a reasonably increased will always be vitally interested in tax burden to the American taxpayers." whatever affects our merchant marine, including the fine body of American seamen which mans our ships." Rep. Charles R. Howell (D.. N.J.): "I am impressed with the arguments 4 4 4 here set forth and will study them Sen. Robert C. Hendrickson (R., N.J.): "The information contained in your carefully. Let me know of anything letter and the paper will be of great that I can do to be helpful." help to me when the matter of ship­ 4, 4, it ping imder the EGA comes before the Rep. William Lemke (R., N.D.): Senate for consideration in the 81st "I shall do all I can to block Mr. Hoffman's proposal, and shall take the Congress. Please be assured I shall matter up further with the Department keep the contents very much in mind of State and Department of Commerce." that time." SlU HALLS William C. Simms, Administrative As­ sistant to Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey (D., bBnn.): "Senator Humphrey has asked me to reply and to assure you that he intends to do everything possible to prevent the action mentioned in your telegram. You may be sure that he will do everything possible to protect the job rigiits of* American seamen." 4 4 4 M. McMahon, Secretary to Senator Scott Lucas (D., IlL): "The matter will be brought to the attention of Senator Lucas at the first available opportunity." 4 4 4 Sen; J. Melville Broughton (D., N.C.): "I have noted the expression of your views in connection with EGA and at such time as any legislation on this subject comes to my attention I will, bear in mind your position." 4 4 4 Sen. Claude Pepper (D„ Fla.): "I have been in contact with the EGA Administrator concerning this mat- • ter, and you may be sure I will con­ tinue to do all I can to be helpful." 44 4 Rep. Harold C. Hagen (R., Minn.): "When the matter of movement of EGA cargo in American ships comes up before the House, I will support retention of the original stipulations." PERSOHALS Sen. Millard Tydings (D.. Md.): "I am bringing your views to the at­ tention of the Administrator, and upon receipt of advices will let you hear further from me." r 4 4 4 Rep. Porter Hardy, Jr. (D., Va.): "You may be sure that I shall do everything I can to prevent action which will further weaken our mer­ chant marine." 4 4 4 Rep. Henderson Lanham (D., Ga.): "I am taking this matter up with Mr. Hoffman in the hope that he will see fit to use American ships in the future." 4 4 4 Rep. Jimmy Morrison (D.. La.): "The matter is receiving my utmost attention." 4 4 4 Rep. Abraham J. Mulier (D., N.Y.): "Congressional intent is directly to the contrary of the proposed regulation and I am sure that as soon as Congre^ convenes we will make that evident to Mr. Hoffman." 4 4 4 Sen. Edward Martin (R., Pa.): "Have been in touch with Mr. Hoff­ man regarding proposal to ship foreign aid cargo in foreign ships. Am glad to forward your telegram to him for consideration." Bill Will Plug Loophole In EGA with Margie or Johnny Dreisch, MAX E. MOORE JACKSON WOOTEN Your mother is anxious to hear 1175 Evergreen Ave., Bronx, Please get in touch with Andy New York City. from you. BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Lorier at once. Important. (Continued from Page 1) William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 ts, 8, 4 4 4 4 4 4 ship every year to maintain the BOSTON 276 Stats St. MICHAEL R. BAAL STANLEY GRIFFITHS HOY A. GRUNDNER E. B. TiUey, Agent Richmond 2-0140 laid-up vessels. Thus any savingGet in touch with your wife, in Hoffman's books might be baL Contact the local Draft Board Your mother is anxious to hear Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 as an accident has occurred. GALVESTON 908%—23rd St. from you. Her address. Box 483, in Scranton, Pa. anced by losses in the books of Keith Alsop, Agent Phono 2-8448 ejus, Fla. ts, 4 4 4 other government agencies. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence SL EUGENE PHILIP KELLY LOUIS W. PEPPER 4 4 4 Moreover, foreign ship opera­ Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 FREDERICK JOHNSON Your children are ill, write Contact your wife at 4204 tors have been raising their NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville SL Your wife is anxious to hear your wife at Route 3, Box 332 Barnes Ave., Bronx 66, N. Y. rates in anticipation of a monop­ B. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 from you. Tampa, Fla. 4 t oly. As some observers have NEW YORK 51 Beaver SL 4 4 4 ALEXANDER MENDICINI 4 4 4 Joe Aigina, Agent HAnovor 2-2784 pointed out, the bill for carrying KARL O. H. STROM LUIGI GALLO Your mother, 132 J/i 16th St., the Marshall Plan cargoes in NORFOLK 127-120 Bank SL Mrs. D. G. Strom, 3597-A Mis­ Contact your aunt, Mrs. Rose Brooklyn, is worried about you. foreign ships might in the; end Ben Reel- Agent Phone 4-1083 sion St., San FTancisco, Calif, Pisaniello, 36 Joralemon Street, PHILADELPHIA. ..614.16 No. 13th St. t i be bigger than if American ships Brooklyn. Lioyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 asks that you write her. CHESTER SKAKUN carried them exclusively. SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Important you contact your The fight is not yet over. The Steve Carduiio, Agent Dougias 2-5476 EDWARD DIAZ. JR. RUSSELL E. BASKERVILLE Local Draft Board in Paterson, new bill is stiU in an embryo SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce da Leon Imperative you contact your Your wife has moved to the N. J. stage. The SIU will press for its Sal Coils, Agent San Juan 2-5996 local Dx'aft Board at 501 Vz Frank­ following address: St. Stephens % 8, % passage when the membership SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. lin St., Tampa, Fla. Road, Black Rock, St. Michael, IRVIN J. GORGAS is satisfied that its pa-ovisions Phone 3-1728 Barbados, BWI. 4 4 4 See your local Draft Board im­ offer full protection to the jobs TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. RICHARD J. CLAUSSEN mediately. 4 4 4 •; H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 of American seamen. Your mother asks that you GUNNAR GUSTAF WILMINGTON, Calif., ADOLF LINDVALL 227% Avalon Boulevard write her. Write the Seamen's Church In­ HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. 4 4 4 HAnover 2-2784 ALVIN L. HARRELL stitute, 25 South St., New York. SECRETARY-TREASURER Get in touch with Mrs. Ros­ .4 4 4 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Paul Hail aline Harrell, 3004 Central Ave., GEORGE RAYMOND BROWN DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION farers International Union is available to all members who wish ' Tampa, Fla., regarding illness in Formerly aboard the SS Gov­ Lindsey Williams the family. ernor Dixon. Please get in touch to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoymeilt of ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Robert Matthews J. P. Shuier Joseph Voipian the LOG sent to you each week addi-ess cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. ' SIU, A&G District Notice To All SIU Membors SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant SL Phono 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnoido St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglaa 2-8363 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILNilNGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL ..1827 Philips Square Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 PORT ARTHUR. ...63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. . Phonei 5591 TORONTO 11 lA Jarvla Street Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughtoa St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER B68 Hamtlton SL Pacific 7824 NOTICE However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU The following books are being Fred W. Keenan, 40657; John hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG^: held in the Mobile HaU. If not Henry Kennedy, 33224. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 5l' picked up in the near future they Richard J. McCafney, 45580; Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. will be sent to headquarters. Lawrence Mclnnes; 44311; Thom­ Theodore Bratsos, 50535; Hem-y as L. McBrayer, 24568. PLFASF PRINT INFORMATION Barber, 34709; Aime Belanger, Robert W. Morriss, 23427; Carol 45895; Orual Burks, 27487. E. Martin, 42371; Stilanos MavroLouis Cay ton, 34802; Herbert michalis, 47220; John Paul Mor­ To the Editor: G. Capps, 49508; Frederick G. riss, 34305; A. N. Mulder, 107-G. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the, Carpenter, 49033. James J. Ohare, 35489; Andrew address below: Leray Davidson, 44517; Leon F. L. Oliver, 39198. Davis, 28870; Michael Daravich, Richard F. Ransome, 50920. 44485. Name Conrad D. Shirley, 36227; J. C. John H. Edlund, 50449. Stennett, 45515; Herbert L. Raymond Ferreria, H7G. Smith, 31919; Wm. N. Satchfield, Street Address J. H. Grady, Jr., 33275; Earl C. 22875; Frank M. Schell, 34870; W. Gilbert, 37495; James DeWitt R. Simpson, 100108. City ZoneState Guy, 14-G. Benedict Veiner, 49499. Dew^ D. Howard, 2289; A. M. Deward C. Wilson, 49820; Signed Ham, 34707; Homer G. Harris, James O. Wentzell, Jr., 34711; 48906; William H. Harriss, 51016. John R. Williams, 31628. Book No. Lewis Jackson, 47176. John William York, 45742; Wil­ Albert G. Kimberly, 48973; lie A. Young 9-G. . �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG j f JErtto^ Jta««*T 14, 1949 ; •i • • • • 5-7 &tie9 S^vice Seaifien / • QMtitCMAefimi>an.A'Cou»feau§ uduAu ^ ^ • Jms altua:y$ paidL ilie lotuest tuaiges 3113. overtune in, iJie industry ? and, lilacKballs anyozLe zultohas tbe couzrs^^-bo speafc upe^nsl'intoleralple cojxoaiions ? pz^tices discrxminatiort dttdenoour^ a^s a|>pZe-polislwu^ ? anUyottdepeudoH.: JobSecarihtf BeneSfls SHiPP)l4c 1= JU.rr ifputrpam S VDTESIU :»,• . •" - . I fee'7. "• • R: • We-: p.- -• • •"M-- - eelti:.,; 'li/r: • ••ee:;.7h:S.v-' «7'- " '• ••• pipe • • |;ep,:.,e ',. • 7'e • 5^7r.f rv., A.,: ;;/7.--.. •'"''•v. iSfeSxViisX. .7r7fe.''7.75??!i^b7s: w; . .>.:'v'.'"'.-'.'1'I'' -;e';7.v.,-/. •,'. . ;.•• • � 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 January 14, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES BLAND READYING BILL TO CLOSE LOOPHOLE IN ECA BILLS TO EXEMPT SEAMEN FROM DRAFT INTRODUCED IN HOUSE HISTADRUT IS BULWARK AGAINST COMMUNISM SHIPPING IS GOOD IN BALTIMORE AND PROSPECTS ARE EVEN BETTER NEW YORK WINDS UP FAIR WEEK OF SHIPPING MOBILE HEARS WATERMAN MAY PULL SIX LIBERTIES OUT OF LAY-UP YEAR'S SHIPPING REACHES END FOR PORT COLBORNE FRISCO CATHOLIC MARITIME CLUB HAS PROVED TO BE SEAMEN'S FRIEND CAP'T ANDERSON,WATERMAN'RETIRES ESSO TANKERS AS RUGGED AS CITIES SERVICE SIGN-ON PROVES VALUE OF SIU CONTRACT CONGRESSMEN REPLY TO SIU PROTEST ON ECA US LABOR BACKS SEAFARERE ON ECA CARGOES CREW'S YEAR-OLD EXCURSION TO PARIS STILL BRIGHT IN BROTHET'S MEMORY PHILLY SEAFARERE CAPTURES CITY GOLDEN GLOVES TITLE FRANK BECKER DIES,BURIAL IN NEW YORK US LAOR BACKS SEAFARERS ON ECA CARGOES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/14/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No.2 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e9bd1d8d1667f916f1abba079dffbf03.PDF 4d22d3f25caa72e886d83dc6ddc6ffdf PDF Text Text HOFFMAN DELAYS 'PLAN' AGAIN Effective Date Postponed To April 1, As SlU Protests Get Country-Wide Backing ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman backed water this week by postponing the effective date Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA of his order diverting all Marshall Plan bulk car­ NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 21. 1949 VOL. xz No. 3 goes to foreign ships another 60 days until April 1. * This was the second postpone­ ment. Originally HofTman had set January 1 as the day for his shattering blow at the U. S. mer­ chant marine to fall. However, when the SIU, A&G District, roared in protest and was echoed by other maritime ixnions and the rest of the industry, the adminis-r trator quickly said he would wait until February 1 so that Congress could consider the ques­ tion. Since then, the SIU has rallied the entire American Federation of Labor to the fight to save the ships and seamen's jobs. A grow­ ing number of Senators and Representatives, indignant at the proposal and aware of the danger it threatens, have expressed their support of labor's position. It was the fight made by the unions which led Hoffman to reconsider —for a while at least. und mil, CTMA Lawyer Shows Stooge Role, Urges Crews To Vote For Company , News that the date of the bar­ gaining election in the nine re­ maining ships of the Cities Sex*vice fleet has been set is expect­ ed from the National Labor Re­ lations Board any minute. Nevertheless, the , company lawyer, whom Cities Service keeps around in a vain attempt to scare the SIU away, is trying a few last minute tricks. Chances are that this frantic gent is think­ ing of his own skin these days. When the Union forces a laborhating company to sign a con­ tract, the company sometimes finds out that it has no more use for the company lawyiei*. Hiding behind the phony com­ pany union he invented, the com­ pany lawyer this week began sending telegrams to Cities Ser­ vice crews urging them to vote "no union" in the forthcoming NLRB election and to pay no at­ tention to the SItJ. GUESS WHO Naturally, the company lawyer did not sign his own name to the telegrams. Instead, he^ signed himself "Citco Tanker Men's Or­ ganizing Committee." And he told the crews that CTMA was have had enough of the com­ petitioning for an election of its pany's repeated attempts to keep own. them from winning the wages Of course, the Cities Service and conditions an SIU contract crews are paying no attention to will bring. They are. now waiting the company lawyer. They have for the NLRB's announcement gotten pretty tired of his clumsy tactics and they see through all of the election date so they can his disguises. They are rnaking express their preference fOr the no bones about their feeling SIU and an SIU contract. that his every maneuvre is an insult to their intelligence. They think the company law­ yer made his worst move when he belatedly cooked up what he Final results in the annual called a constitution for CTMA. election for offieials who will If anything was needed to guar­ serve the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ antee a victory for the SIU, they trict during the current year say he produced it when, he cre­ ated the company union, CTMA, were announced this week by out of thin air. But he outdid the General Tallying Committee. himself when he drafted the In its report, which will be constitution. presented to Branch meetings The would-be constitution pro­ throughout the A&G District on vided for an "Advisoiy Counsel­ Jan. 26, the committee lists the lor" who would pass on all names of the candidates' elected CTMA affairs. And who would to fill the following 33 Head­ the "Advisory Counsellor" be? quarters and Port positions: The company lawyer himself. One Secretary-Treasurer, three The joke was on the company Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, lawyer. Cities Service men 11 Port Agents and 18 Port Pa­ agreed. trolmen. (The complete list of suc­ The Cities Service tankermen Suzanne To Rescue As the LOG went to press word was received that the SlU-manned Bull Line vessel Suzanne was the first to reach the blazing Coast Guard cutter Eastwind, 10 crewmen of which were kill­ ed and 21 burned when she collided Tuesday morning with the tanker Gulfstream 60 miles southeast of Barnegat, off the Jersey coast. A full account of the Seafarers' role in the rescue will appear in the next week's LOG. TWO BILLS UP Meanwhile, Representative Schuyler Otis Bland, (D., Va.) chairman of the House Commit­ tee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, introduced a bill into the House of Representatives to close the loophole of which Hoff­ man has tried to take advantage. Senator Warren Magnuson (D., Wash.) offered a companion bill in the Senate solidly guarantee­ ing at least 50 percent of all re­ lief cargoes for American ships. Hoffman's decision to put things off until April 1 was dis­ closed on Tuesday afternoon at a meeting he held with. Senator Magnuson, a spokesman'for Rep­ resentative Bland, representatives of the Seafarers, the powerful AFL Maritime Trades and Metal Trades departments, other unions and the industry. After the meeting Congres-sional Committees on shipping decided to start open hearings on January 25. On that date, the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and the House Com­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries will start heai-ing wit­ nesses jointly on the 50 percent nxle. Hoffman has contended since ehx'ly December that as the law (Continued on Page 14) A&G Election Results Anneunoed cessful candidates, the official vole tabulation and the Gen­ eral Tallying Committee's re­ port appear on page three.) The officials who will conduct the District's affairs in 1949 were chosen from a field of 61 contestants in the balloting which began Nov. 1 and ended Dec. 31, 1948. Voting was confined to the ports that are part of the At­ lantic and Gulf District only, since each of the various dis­ tricts of the Seafarers Intexmational Union conducts its own election. Serving on the General Tally­ ing Committee were six rank and file Union members, two from each of the three depart­ ments—^Deck, Engine and Stew­ ards—^who were elected by a "show-of-book" vote at the reg­ ular membership meeting in the Port of New' York on Jan. 12. Nearly 2,000 members were present at the New York meet­ ing at which the six committee­ men were chosen from among 16 nominees. Committeemen and the depart­ ments they represent are: Sam Luttrell and Milton Williams, Deck; Pete Larsen and Matt Fiel<^, Engine, and Eddie Mooney and Don (Tiny) Mease, Stew­ ards. �page Two THE &EAPARERS LOG Friday, January 21/ ISif" SEAFARERS LOG •1 Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh Ihe American FederaUon of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnoyer 2-2764 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 Membership Speaks The ballot in the Atlantic and Gulf District's annua elections is one of the many effective ways in which Sea­ farers express their attitude on the administration p:: Union affairs. • From the results of the 1948 balloting announcec this week by the General Tallying Committee, it appears that the District membership is overwhelmingly in favor of continuing the Union program, which has maintainec for them the top wages' and best working conditions in the maritime industry. The vote may also be interpreted as a vigorous en­ dorsement of the Union's policy of expanding the role of the Seafarers in the general labor movement through stepped up cooperation with other trade unions. It is this policy of inter-union cooperation, ihcidentally, which has enabled the SIU to make such headway hi the critical battle now being waged against the Hoff­ man proposal. Because of the magnificent support given the Seafarers by organized labor throughout the nation, the Hoffman plan—^which, if it becomes effective, wiU cost the jobs of thousands of American seamen^—looks as though it were doomed. \ By their approval of the program and policies so successfully implemented by the Union, the Seafarers have demonstrated that they want again to face the prob­ lems of a new year with the assurance that everything possible will be done for the sole purpose of improving their economic position and protecting their hard-won security. Those newly-elected to Union positions and those returned to office will proceed on the course approved by the membership. And—thanks to the for^ightedness of Union policy --Seafarers now realize they do not fight alone. Events of the past few weeks have proved that other unions, as Wei) as the SIU, believe in united action by organized labor whenever the well-being of any of its members is affected. Belated Recognition . Members of the 81st Congress, which went into session Jan. 3, seem to be guided by consciences that offer a ray of hope to all American seamen who served their nation aboard U. S. merchant ships in World War II, and who now face induction into the armed forces. Several bills recognizing the role of seamen in the conflict have already been presented to the House. Prominent among these measures is the one introduced on Jan. 6 by Representative Abraham J. Multer of Brook­ lyn. Congressman Multer's bill—H.R. 953—^which has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services, calls for amendment of the Selective Sen ice Act of 1948 to read, in part: "No person who served in the Merchant Marine between 1, 1940, and Dec. 31, 1946, for twelve months or more, shall be liable for induction for training and service..." Congressman Multer's action is commendable. If (enough of his colleagues share his view, the injustice committed against seamen-veterans of World War II stands a good chance of being eradicated. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of yoiur ward. Statm Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten • Island Hospital at the foUow- . ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 5th and 6th floors.) These are ihe Unioa Britfhen eurreallv In the marine hofpitals. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pm. «i xqN»la(i hy the Pen AgehlirTh^ BcoUum find lime hanging (on 3rd and 4th floors.) heaeilf an Arir hende. J>o wbaf-ymi can lo cheer Ihem op by Saturday* — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. wriling to them. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) MOBILE MARINE HOSP. E. C. LAWSON « ^ MASTANTUNO V. E. PETERS H. SWANN C. B. VIKEN W. PETERS S. LE BLANC ' C. BOGliCKI E. B. McGUFFY D. MC KINNIE :• W. R. ROSS X, ^ % G. MESHOVER , . L. J. WECKS GALVESTON HOSPITAL W. GARDNER C. R. SIMMONS J. GIVENS A. BLAIS .T J. E. TfORDSTROM W. WESTCOTT E. DEAN , H. M. HANKEE D. HUTCHINGS D. FOICA ' E. SMITH J. J. O'CONNOR J. YOUNG ' IE. JARRETT S. R. PARIS tit R. B. DEARMAN M. FOSTER STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL ' M. MAYNARD » » b W.HUNT X % % BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. T. BENNETT NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL FRANK ALASSAVICH J. W. TAYLOR S. C. FOREMAN VIC MILAZZO N. DORPMANS A. N. LIPARI JOSEPH E. GALLANT M. J. LUCAS HARRY J. CRONIN A. MARTINSEN % % J. DENNIS BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. W. NORRIS •/ • F. L. SCHUQUE F. STOKES ' ir L. THOMAS E. SOTO J. BLANCHARD • ^ J. SWOBODA B. MALDONADO J. P. WETZLER M. DAVIS G. ROTZ E. T. WATERS O. J. HARDEN O. HOWELL G-. STEPANCHUK S. WILSON V. P. SALLINGS J. GRANGAARD J. B. PURVIS .H. C. MURPHY t-t t G. A. CARROLL A. WARD , SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. •J. BROWN .G..MEHL W.C.HALL G. MALONEY A. C. McALPIN ; B. FREY F. BIVINS L. MARSH i TJ- ^TITJTJHIW. . L. CASE H. R. BELL f' L. EVANS W. FEaOTHOtJT R. ANDERSON .i |v D. RUSSO E. VITEK •• R. FLAGLER -; f B. W.BIGGS T. A. CARROLL : "M. PLYER • .' Mm Now h no Marm Hospitt^ �Friday. January 21. 1949 THE S E AP ARE R.S LOG Page Three Results Of A&G District Election The final vote summary of the Atlantic and Gulf District $ election as certified by the. General Tallying Committee appears below. The successful candidates, who will hold office during 1949, are indicated by asterisks. The balloting period began on Nov. 1 and ended Dec. 31. 1948. Sixty-one candidates competed on the annual ballot for the 33 elective Headquarters and Port, positions. Tallying of the votes got under way Jan. 13 "and was completed Jan. 19. The committee was elected at the New York regular membership meeting of Jan. 12. t— ^ Secretary-Treasurer Stewards Patrolman 4,940* L. Garabedian, 10656 256 B, Gonzalez, 125 Paul Hall, 190 5,659* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,283 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 308 6,223 6,223 NORFOLK Assistant Sec.-Treas. (3) Agent R. Matthews, 154 5,151* B. Rees, 95 5,026* J. P. Shuler, 101 5,322* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,197 J. Volpian, 56 4,615* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 3,581 6,223 AS THE VOTE TABULATION NEARED COMPLETION SAVANNAH Agent BOSTON W. J. Brantley, 111 1,491 Agent C. Starling, 6920 3,911* J. Sweeney, 1530 1,471 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 821 E. Tilley, 75 4.320* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 432 6,223 TAMPA / 6,223 Agent Joint Patrolman 5,179* B. O. Dakin, 180 540 R. White, 57 J. Williams, 7161 556 B. Lawson, 894 4,149* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 488 J. R. Marshall, 322 ..: i... 344 Members of the General Tallying Committee are shown in photo above, taken shortly D. Sheehan, 22856 679 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 511 before results of the annual Atlantic and Gulf District elections were announced. Around the MOBILE table, left to right are Milton B. Williams (Deck), D. Mease (Stewards), Pete Larsen (Engine), 6,223 Agent Sam Luttrell (Deck), Eddie Mooney (Stewards) and Matt Fields (Engine). C. Tanner, 44 5,342* Committee wcis elected at the Jan. 12 regular membership meeting in the Port of New NEW YORK Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 881 York, after 16 nominees competed for the positions. The committee's report and tabulation of Agent the votes cast in the balloting, which ended on Dec. 31, appear elsewhere on this page. Joe Algina, 1320 5,372* 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 851 Joint Patrolmen (2) R. Jordan, 71 4,591* 6,223 W: Morris, 264 4,721* Deck Patrolmen (2) E. Smith, 20057 1,085 C. Gibbs, 2341 4.668* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,049 L. Goflin, 4526 4,543* E. Guszczynsky, 3100 1,072 Thirty-three unclaimed permits 12,446 We, the undersigned Tally Committee, duly elected Write-ins, Voids, No Vbtes 2,163 arc being held in the Mobile NEW ORLEANS Branch, the Port Agent an­ -at the regular business meeting of January 12, 1949, Agent 12,446 nounced this week. He said that E. Sheppard, 203 5,448* at Headquarters, submit the following report and recom­ Engine Patrolmen (2) If the cards are not picked up in J. Drawdy, 28523 ..* 4.364 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 775 tlie near future they will be for­ mendations: J. Purcell, 7802 ... 4,795* warded to Headquarters. 6,223 C. Scofield, 21536 1,133 Ail used ballots from all ports were counted and The 33 peiTtiits bear the fol­ Deck Patrolman Write-ins, Voids, No Voles 2,154 lowing names and numbers: the correct tally is submitted herein. An asterik is D. F. Byrne, 145 332 William Owen Adair, P-3, 367 placed beside the names of the candidates that were 12,446 H. Hill, 6409 14549; William Anderson, P-3, L. Johnston, 53 3,862* Stewards Patrolmen (2) elected to office. The ballots used and unused in each 14254. 890 A. J. Cobbs, 371 1,676 F. Sullivan, 2 Wallace Thurston, Bly, Jr., port were checked and the correct check is submitted. R. Gonzales, 174 4,788* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 772 P-3. 11387; Robert Joel Bullock, H. Guinier, 478 ....:. 3,905f P-3, 2222; Edward Burke, P-3, It is to be pointed out that this Committee, on 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,077 7721. Engine Patrolman checking various ports and tally sheets, with the ex­ Cleave Gillen Sagales, P-3, 5,092* 12,446 C. Stephens, 76 ception of Savannah, found that all reports submitted 2418. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,131 Joint Patrolmen (2) Dykes, C. B., P-3, 15187. by all outport's committees were correct and in nearly T. Babkowski, 7391 3,991* William MUton Elliott, P-3, 6,223 F. Stewart, 4935 : 4,697* every case checked exactly with the New York Head-, 10782. Stewards Patrolman G. Suit, 6951 871 George W. Fritts, P-3, 2176; quarters Committee's final tallies. In a few isolated 491 J. Ward, 21311 1,033 A. Gowder, 36884 Charles O. Franks, P-3, 9824; 1,277 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,854 D. Hall, 23886 instances where the findings of the various committees Jack M. Ford, P-3, 3304. H. Troxclair, 6743 3,789' differ, the differences were slight and made no change James Daniel Griffin, P-3, 12,446 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 666 14851; John Hunter Gooldy, P-3, whatsoever in the final results of the election for any 5612. PHILADELPHIA 6,223 office. Johnnie Rufus Holladay, P-3, Agent GALVESTON 14572; Ralph Lee Herndon, P-3, J. Sheehan, 306 5,130* The Agent in Savannah reported that in the last Agent 15515; Rolf Berg Hanssen, P-3, G. V. Thobe, 40164 ...:. 568 K. Alsop, 7311 4,996* few days of the election, the ballot box had not been 14573; Wm. Franklin Helms, P-3, Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 525 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,227 properly locked. As a result of this, the Port of 10967. Van LinvUle Jernigan, P-3, Savannah sent their entire report for Headquarters . 6,223 6,223 7456; Clifton E. Johnson, P-3, Committee's ection. Inasmuch as the Savannah Port's Patrolman BALTIMORE 11914. votes would have had no bearing on the outcome of this J. DeVito, 185 ..: 205 Isaac J. Lambert, P-3, 14269; Agent . J. Kelly, 10 461 election whatsoever, this Committee has included that John C. Laugudus, P-3, 2331. M. A, Becl^ 937 «27 J. Morrison, 34213 3,713* Marion L. Musgrove, P-3, 8422. Port's tally in this report. W. Rentz, 26445 4.850* R. Sweeney, 20 1 978 James Harable Perkins, P-3, Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 446 J. Tucker, 2209 ., 225 Full copies of the reports contained in this docu­ 5284. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 641 Howard Clifford Ralston, P-3, ment with the original signatures are on file in Head­ 6,223 2277; James WUliam Rice, P-3. Deck Patrolman quarters Office of this Union. 6,223 2156. E. Hogge, 3168 :.. 925 Henry Leon Sharp, P-3; Gustav SAN JUAN Sam B. Luttrell, 46568 L. Johnson, 108 ;... 4,706* Colfrid Svenssoii, P-3, 7900; J. Agent Write-ins, Voids, No Votes, 592 Donald Mease, 100253 V. Snipes P-3, 7023. D. Butts, 190 673 Eddie Mooney, 46671 John Tucker, P-3, 7521; Carl 893 6,223 S. Colls, 21085 Whitman Taylor, P-3, 12335; L. Craddock, 25822 3,439* Engine Patrolman Matt Fields, 26924 Murdock Harry Thomas, P-3, 654 W. Siekmann, 7086 4,889* C. Martin, 16 Milton B. Williams, 39415 3224. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,334 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 564 Floyd Walker, P-3, 2310; Louis Lars Hillert*, 48392 \ L. Welborn, P-3, 8795. 6,223 6,223 18,669 Text Of Tallying Cemmittee Report And Recommendations Permits Being Held in Mobile �THE SEAFARERS Page Four Capable SlU Crewmen Highlight Week's Payoff In Philadelphia By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER LOG HeaJ Of BA Cathelic CM Praises Seafarers'Spirit Friday. January 21, 1S49 Booms; New Hall Opened lnTacoma,Wasli. Father John David, head of the Catholic Maritime Club in PHILADELPHIA — One of the of the membership and will re­ Buenos Aires and a staunch friend of SIU members, recently vessels that came in here this ceive, therefore, the utn^ost co­ - By FRENCHY MICHELET spoke before a branch meeting in New Orleans where he had week, the SS Frank Spencer, operation fi'om all hands. high praise for the SIU and its members. SAN FRANCISCO—A gener­ gave evei-y indication that she Something else that has caused Intioduced to the meeting by Father MacDonald of the ous response from other ports was manned by a competent a great deal of comment arovuid New Orleans Cjdholic Maritime Club. Father David is an old here is the very fine job done by has- eased the situation on this crew. friend to members of the SIU, many of whom met him while The payoff was fast and clean. our Headquarters staff in enlist­ coast a great deal. We've shipped aboard Missisrippi ships that visited Buenos Aires. Since the Spencer, a South At­ ing such widespread support for In his address he urged SIU members to take a personal a good many permits in the lantic vessel, was a good ship,- our fight to defeat the Hoffman interest in the Union and work for the attainment of the process. there were very few replace­ proposal. objectives set forth by the majority. We' owe them a vote of thanks Nevertheless, there still exists ment called for. We shipped The full text of his address is as follows: several men aboard, and watched and we owe a vote of gratitude, an acute shortage of rated men "The Union is the seaman's bulwark of protection. In her shove off with a load of too, to the trade unions which the struggle to obtain better living and working conditions, out here. ABs' are particularly wheat destined for Tfieste. The have rallied to our cause. it quickly became evident that the seamen had to band to­ needed. Half a dozen carloads I had occasion to be at HeadSpencer came in here after a trip gether and work as a unit in order to attain the ideals for of permits arrived over the quarter's in New York for a few to Germany. which they strove. houm one day last week, and weekend. "What's more, every­ Another vessel to pay off here OBLIGATION TO ALL was the Sanford B. Dole, the while there I had the pleasure of body found a job immediately "This united front places upon each union member the Metro Petroleum Corporation. running into ^veral old friends —and we could use another hall duty and the obligation making union issues a personal This Liberty tanker has been on and former shipmates. matter. It is a duty and an obligation that the individual a dozen carloads at this writing. the molasses run to Cuba, and" Among them were such sterl­ is not free to shirk. The boys arriving from th^ her arrival this week marked the ing guys as Santos Garcia, that "Differences of opinion will undoubtedly arise, but once East Coast and the Gulf claim first time she has been in the 300-pound lover from down New these differences have been set iorth in a derision then the Orleans way; Pete King, bellyPort of Philadelphia. it's a tough ride over the moun-. individual members must seek to ooperate and follow out robber par excellence; Whitey that derision. , tains to get here, but that the ORGANIZING VICTORY Bank, pride of Milwaukee and The members of the union must take a personal share ride is worthwhile, for they all The Dole came under the SIU New York, and a number of in that decision and in every activity that pertains to the get good berths without waiting. flag due to the efforts of our other pals I have sailed with and union. - This personal, active attitude will insure and pre­ Organizing Department during hope to sail with again—soon. SHIPS AND JOBS serve a sound ludon membership. It will insure a sound, their 1948 drive for more ships That's about all from Philly active, vRa}' uiuon. For the immediate future, any­ and jobs for our members. I feel right now. Look for me next 'IVfaen the mea^rs take care to have such a union body heading this way would : sure that 1949 will be a period week, because I'll have a special then riiey will have a union that will take care of its be wise to set a course for Ta- . of even greater effort in this message for you anjd I believe meafbecs. Take a sound, personal, active interest in the coma, Washington. That's where direction. I'll really be saying so long. Un­ Union so that a sound, active, personal union can take we will need the most men dur­ The Dole paid off in very good til then, good luck and good care of you." ing the next few weeks. shape, with absolutely no dis­ sailing! puted overtime a fact which I be­ lu fact, we've had to open a lieve is proof that there was con­ Hall in Tacoma to handle the siderable harmony between the rush. The address: 1519 Pacific crew and topside. It is always a Street, Tacoma. Don't forget it. practical-minded, sober crew There are several new ships working together as true Union By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ cargoes of any classification in forgets a lot of things when he to be delivered from the ship­ foreign ships it means the end talks like that- And he forgets Brothers. BALTIMORE Shipping did of the American merchant, ma­ all about the lives and jobs of yards up there and each one Another bit of evidence that slow up a bit here this week, must be crewed. And within a speaks highly for the Dole crew but we look forward to an early rine, and it means that yoti and 10,000 or 15,000 seamen and the month there will be four payr I_ are subsidizing foreign fleets. thousands in the allied trades is the fact that they brought in upswing. . Jfow we have nothing against —longshoremen, shipyard work­ offs there from the long run to a clean ship. What held us down was the foreign seamen, many of whom ers, teamsters, etc. the Far East. Several SIU ships arrived here fact that three Ore ships and He forgets these seamen went . On the local front, we have in transit and they helped pro­ three Cahnars were in the ship­ are good guys but underpaicL through a lot of mine areas and kept busy with office afBut there is no reason why we vide jobs for our boys on the yard for repairs. When they should handthem our jobs, all dive bomber and torpedo at- f^ks, while Bob Pohle covered beach. come out we should be in good of our jobs. tacks to help win the war. He the waterfront settling beefs and shape. MCDONOUGH DIES We got those jobs -the hard forgets that these seamen had doing what else the membership The vessels in the shipyard way. We got wages and- condi­ - 6,000 shipmates who didn't come I wanted. Keeping the ships in We were saddened this week explain why we had nine pay­ tions the hard v/ay. But - if the back from the war. So he wants shape out here has been a tough by the sudden death of one of offs to only four sign-ons. foreign companies get all the to reward the survivors by job since the end of the strike. our oldtimers. Brother Charles More important than the fact cargoes we'll -be left holding the heaving them on the beach, All the headaches have been McDonough passed away in that we are having a slow week Well, we and our allies are worth the trouble. Every one Staten Island Marine Hospital, or two, because of temporary bag. where he was taken after being shipyard lay-ups, is the fight on Hoffman thinks he will save not going to let him get away has meant more jobs for A&G money shipping foreign. But he'with his scheme. men. returned to the States from the the Paul Hoffman Plan to sweep SS Governor Sparks in a Ger­ the U.S. merchant m^ine from man port. the high seas. Brother McDonough was a RALLY ROUND Chief Cook and was well-liked If Hoffman is permitted to by everyone who sailed with have his way, all that talk we AlawaL from Europe, and the The towboats of the SIU's Ma­ By GAL TANNER him. He was a full bookmember used to hear about maintaining Antinous from a coastwise run. rine Allied Workers division took and his widow will, of course, re­ the U.S. merchant marine as MOBILE—^We have the prom­ The last four ships are operated care of 29 relief jobs during -the ceive the Union death benefits. the world's biggest and finest ise of better shipping next week by Waterman. past week. This helped out the Several SIU members and will prove to have been so much with Waterman expecting a few Sign-ons were the Cavalier, Brothers who didn't want long former shipmates of Brother Mc­ hot air. ships and Alcoa's passenger ves­ Wild Ranger and Governor Kil- trips'at this time, but could use Donough attended the funeral We are putting up a big bat­ sels. scheduled for visits- to this by. In transit we covered the some dough in their pockets. services and a wreath from the tle. We are taking our case to port. Alcoa Runner and the Ponce With balloting ended in the Union was among the flowers the country. Our fellow trade The past week saw us ship DeLeon. election for 1949 officials, the around his bier. unionists are Tallying to our 63 men while handling-five pay­ In the report from, this city membership in this port is now With the Tallying Committee cause, and most of the men in offs and three sign-ons. The pay­ last week we said that Water­ awaiting the tally of the Head­ hard at work counting the bal­ Congress who write the laws offs were the Alcoa Cavalier, in man was planning to take six quarters Balloting Committee. lots, the members here are av/ait- understand and sympathize with from the British West Indies; liberties from the lay-up fleet. One thing is sure, whoever is ing the results, and whoever are our arguments. the Governor ' Brandon, in from So far no action has been forth­ elected will definitely reflect the the winners, we know that the If we ship more than half a Far East run; the Wild Bang­ coming. It seems that the Mari­ wishes of the majority. In this men elected represent the will these relief and rehabilitation er, in from Puerto Rico; the time Commission has put a few port we turned in a record bal­ barriers in the way. They won't lot, with well over 700 votes charter the ships for use on cast. Waterman's franchise-runs, but This week we have nothing reserve the right to name the to xeport on the scheduled reno­ By SOL COLLS the activity that will come when utes iSte, or a Steward feeling runs on which the ships may vating of the Mobile* Hall.-We the season gets roUing heavy. the passageway should have be used, such as Army time­ at-e still waiting word from SIU SAN JUAN—This is the slack Most of the ships to come in been mopped better—^little mat­ charters and nitrate runs. Headquarters. When the goperiod between the sugar sea­ called for shoregangs. The Ma­ ters like that. ahead signal is given, we will DUE EVENTUALLY sons and, naturally, shipping is rina, Dorothy and Monroe took The only matter to provoke put .into motion our plans to at a slow pace. Until the end of shoregangs as did the MV Ponce, any discussion- of any sort was What it boils down to is that make this a first class SIU Hall, the month, when the sugar be­ now tied up in Ponce. We had the question of whether or not Waterman will eventually put on par with" the best in the expected one of the Cuba Dis­ gins to go out on the ships again, tilling ships in port this week, a Carpenter has the right to the ships into service, but it Union. stand a gangway watch. might be anywhere from three Before closing,, here's a roll we'll have to get along with only but she didn't show up. Maybe Is he in line for the work? We weeks to three months. If the call of oldtimers currently oh a handful of ships a week. next week. hope Headquarters will clarify company could use the^ ships on the Mobile beach: R. C. Reyn­ This week's visitors numbered On the ships to come in, we this matter for us, as we are up its own runs, the ships would olds, W. C. Boyd, B. C.. Jordan, 1 five: the Monarch of the Seas, had iitUe trouble in squeuing in the air for a solution. • be pidlril out right away. Wa­ W. J. McNeU, D. E. McNeil, the Suzanne, the Dorothy, the away the routine beefs which Editor's Note: Headqx^ers terman is still working on the Eric Gronberg, T. Bernsee, A. Monroe and the Marina —: ajarose. afost of them were minor, says that' Cfopeniers do not deal "We will keep the members Devine, E. V.. Webb, J. G. Av­ trickle of business compared wfthl like a man turning to ten min- slaxid posted inrthe LOG. ery and L. Myrex.' .. Baltimore Expects Early Shipping Upswing Port AAobik Expects Shipping To Improve Puerto Rico Awaits Sugar Season To Sting Spuit �Friday, January 21. 1849 THE.SEAFARERS Louis Galmni Buried At Sea LOG Page Fire Job-Hungry Engineers Leeking For The Sill's Eiectrician Jobs On December '21, burial serv­ ices were held aboard the Zedulon Pike for veteran Seafarer Louis Galvani, .whose body had been recovered from the sea by By JAMES PURCELL the crew. , Services were marked by a In the past few months a host brief eulogy by the Mate and a of criticism has been leveled at sermon by the ship's Captain, SIU Electricians by the Engi­ following which Brother Galneers aboard SIU ships, all of the vani's body was committed to blasts aimed at discrediting the the Pacific. He was 50 years old Electricians shipped to the ships at the time of his death. by the SIU. A letter to the LOG from These men have been accused Zebulon Pike Delegates detailed of being incompetent, ignorant the events surrounding his death. of their work and even,' in one The letter states: case, as a saboteur. . "At 7 P.M. on December 21, So far the Union has been suc­ Galvani was seen in the water cessful in proving these charges oft the stern of the ship. The false as they arise, but the point alarm was sounded and the ves­ of irritation is this: Why "are sel halted. Immediately a boat these charges being made? LOUIS GALVANI was lowered and the search be­ It is our opinion that the is­ gun. sue is strictly pork chops. The "The search was made under secure the aid of a doctor, but meat is hanging high for Engi­ difficult circumstances, as the the radio reported no passenger neers and they are out to capture sun had just set and the visi­ ships in the area. All hope was these jobs for their members. then abandoned." bility was very poor. After scanThey have already accomAn oldtimer in the Union, Iiing the sea for over an hour 'plished this aboard the NMUthe boat returned to the ship well-liked and well-known, Gal­ !contracted U.S. Lines ships. In and there, near the ship, Gal- vani was serving as Deck En­ that fieet the Engineers control •yani's body was found and taken gineer aboard the Pike, which the bulk of the Electrician.?' jobs. was bound to the Far East with aboard." Why they have set their sights The Delegates' letter contin­ a cargo of coal. He had been a member of the on the Electricians is obvious: ues: SIU since 1942 and carried Book {Electricians now enjoy top pay "Aboard ship artificial res­ No. 21711. When ashore he had and good conditions. It is then piration was begun and con­ tinued without a halt for seven made his home in Brookljm, only natural for the Engineers to I look upon these jobs as choice hours. The captain attempted to New York. plums for their members—thus around with tags removed and the campaign to discredit the numbers missing. This will abilities of Electricians shipped cause the relief man to lose from the SIU Halls. time trying to find the proper coil for the equipment under re­ USEFUL TIPS pair. To be on the safe side, and A good idea is to keep all tools prevent the Engineers from hav­ and equipment in their proper ing any solid basis for their ac­ places and an up-to-date log ac­ cusation—and at the .same time count of work completed. nip any big beefs in the bud—a If the Electrician, because of few suggestions are herein of­ fered SIU Electricians. These, unusual circumstances, has to however, are merely suggestions, pile off the ship in a hurry the newcomer in such a situation and not hard and fast rules: On every SIU ship, a Kardex will be faced with a jig-sawMegagraph sj'stem should be in­ puzzle. If at the end of a voyage the stalled to record the motor data, greasing record, brush sizes and relief Electrician shows up be-; numbers and the location of the fore' the payoff, it would be beneficial if the retiring Electri­ spare parts box. cian would show the relief man This record will help the new man coming aboard to locate around the plant and point out spare parts inunediately, save a various gear that has a tendency lot of griping and inform him to act up. when motors and equipment DIFFERENT SET-UPS were last serviced. The reason this courtesy is Moreover, a duplicate copy of needed is that there are many requisitions ^should be kept on types of ships, each with a dif­ board at all times to prevent a ferent electrical set-up. As most duplication of orders. When Electricians know, the equip­ spare parts are used, replace­ ment is different on ships and the ments should be ordered upon location of panel boxes, controls, completion of the voyage. and so on, is not standard. A complete set of tools and in­ It is my belief that a little struments, such as meggers, more cooperation among the should be on board the ship, sup­ Electricians will go far toward plied by the company. eliminating a good number of smooth operating crew. Electricians are not compen­ beefs, gripes and petty jealousies The crew got a bellyful of the sated for the use of their own that now exist, and will close the guys and had the Patrolmen tools on the same basis as the gap that the Engineers are trying straighten them out at the pay- carpenters. ' All tools are to be to exploit in their campaign to left aboard ship so the next man hard time all Electricians. will be able to do his job effi­ In conclusion, I'd like to point ciently. out to Electricians that these .are On another point: When, an your jobs and your responsibili­ Electrician has torn down equip­ ties. Gashounds and incompet­ ment for repair and parts have ents ha%'e no place in these posi­ been ordered, he should tag the tions. equipment with all data neces­ The SIU is going to i-etain jobs sary to make it easy for the next for its membership, and iiTeElectrician to square awaj' the sponsible members will not be al­ job. lowed to jeopai-dize the jobs of He shouldn't leave coils lying othei-s in this r-ating. Bringing Feuds Aboard Ship Wili Disrupt Marquette Victory and the Anniston City, Isthmian; the KathNEW YORK — The news is ryn, Bull. Short but not so sweet in this Sign-ons were but two. The port this week. We've hit a Marine Star, Robin; and the City lull—a temporary one, we hope— of Alma, Waterman. That was in which we handled a low num­ the sad tale for this week. It ber of ships for the week. Rumor wasn't quite as bad as it looks. has it that a lot of the operators There were several ships in-tran-' diverted their ships from this sit here that took men, but in port in anticipation of a tug­ no great number. boat strike. The differences be­ Of the ships that paid off, the tween the tugboatmen and the Marquette Victoiy was the only operators have been settled, so if one producing a beef worthy of that was the reason, good ship­ comment. On that ship were ping should return to this port two Electricians who just didn't in a matter of days. like each other. In the meantime, the record of They didn't get along with one the past week doesn't make for another, so they didn't tiy to off. It settled the matter, but igood reading. We paid off the their screwball tactics hadn't Raphael Semmes and Fairland, work together. Their bickering, helped crew harmony any. By KEITH ALSOP Watennan; the New London, fighting, wrangling and hell-rais­ If guys don't get along, noth­ New London Tankers, Inc.; the ing disrupted the otherwise ing anyone can do will make GALVESTON—If the current tangle, but other than that she spurt of shipping continues for cleared in quick time. them enjoy each other's com­ any length of time, "we should IN TRANSITS. TOO pany. But at the same time if come close to clearing the beach In addition to payoffs and two men have to work together, of men. sign-ons, we busied ourselves Some of the oldtimers are they should do their work as TAMPA — Shipping really For weeks we have hobbled with the in-transit and unorgan­ they ai-e supposed to do it and picked up pretty well around doubling up and taking apart­ .«ettle their differences on the along at a slow pace, unable to ized ships. SlU-contracted ships ments for a while. here this week. pieibead, not on the ship. The report the good news that has in-transit here last week were A fellow can get an apartment , We ..had three Watermans in. rest of the crew deserves that been coming from the other the Mae, Seatrain New York, ports, particularly the West Evistar, Julesburg, Edith, SeaThey were the Canton Victory, for 35 bucks a month. By consideration. j train Texas, Clairbome, Seatrain up with another That's about the works for this Goast. the Antinous and the De Soto. doubling Within a day or two we will Brother, he doesn't have to carry week from here. The Patrolmen i This' week we found ourselves Havana. have another Waterman, the much of a bur-den so far as rent are getting restless for a swarm; with a good herd of ships and I In line with the organizing Bessemer Victory, and a Bidl is concerned. Then, if somebody of ships to handle, but in the sent men out in good numbers. program we rushed over to Hous­ brings around a string of fish, meantime they have to be satis-1 The payoffs disposed with during ton to cover a Cities Service Line vessel, the Carolyn. and somebody else has good luck fied with the routine duties in the past week were the Ponce ship in that port, but missed The Canton Victory was the her by a few minutes. Those himting squirrels, the meal situa­ the Headquarters office. only ship tp payoff here, but we |DeLeon of Waterman, which babies don't hang around long. tion is well under control. have sent quite a few replaceIn the .spring-like weather paid off at Orange; the Wacosta So you see why a lot of SIU we've been enpoying the past of Waterman, which paid off in The press of business among our inents to everything that has come in, which keeps things oldtimers like to put in time in few days, I can't say I blame Galveston; the Joseph. Teal, an­ regular ships made it difficult to leave for Houston until the last Tampa. pretty shipshape. them for wanting to get out other Waterman, paid off in minute, but we'll get the other Houston; the Hurricane, in Port There was a bit of a beef In fact, a lot of you must know along the waterfront. Arthur;- the John Hanson, paid OS ships as they touch in this aboard the Canton which held some of the oldtimers who are in off in Galveston, and the Mosoil, area from now on, even if we her up three hours. However, this port right now. You carr have to hire a rocket ship. which paid off in Galveston. we got her squared away at last. run into Charlie Lee, "One After the smoke of a busy The State AFL Convention will Round" King, Don Sammons, Sign-ons numbered five. They week had cleai-ed, we counted The A&G District has had be held in Lakeland next month. "Fat Boy" Velasco, Markos were the Ponce DeLeon, John to open a temporary Hall in Hanson, Wacosta, Joseph Teal noses around the Hall and found Lakeland is just a few mUes Franggos, Buddy Haas or Jim a few of the oldtimers still Tacoma, Washington, because and Hurricane. from here and it will be easy for Hand-^just to name a few. hanging on. Their ranks were our representatives to attend. Velasco has registered to ship, of the rush of business in The payoffs came off without severely depleted, but a few Pacific Northwest ports. The SIU is always active at the though, so you'd better hurry if a hitch. The Mosoil. was in very hardy souls remained. The address is 1519 Pacific convention. good shape, had~ a good. skipper For the record they are George you want to see him. He's ready Street, Tacoma. to retire from the hack-pushing BOOSTS FLORIDA Brothers heading for the and a happy crew. The Hurri­ Yeager, Ray Sweeney, M. DouWe are having some nice industry. West Coast where shipping cane was clean, and. with no cette. Stew Mona.st, Henry A. ~ Jimmy Jones is back after a is'-good are advised to go to disputed overtime to untangle, (Pegleg) .Anderson and S. E. weather these days. Last week Hams. We expect to scratch was coolish, but now we are few weeks aboai'd the Florida. Tacoma where jobs will, be she made for a fast payoff. their names from the roster be- || The Wacosta had aminor beef getting what Florida is famous He says she's a nice ship to . ride plentiful for several weeks. fore next week. which took a riiort while to un­ in the Engine Roonfi. for. By JOE ALGINA Shipping Picks Up In Galveston Tampa Shipping Matches Weather Tacoma Hail �Page Six THE SE A FAR E R S LOG Frazzled Ross Crewmen Condemn Companies' Use Of Hired Planes When the frazzled crew destined for the SS Pontns H. Ross landed on solid Seattle ground after a cross-country flight from New York, all hands uncrossed their fingers and turned thumbs down on charter plane transpor­ tation. [their attack on charter plane we piled on. Came the order Twenty Days As Fisherman Produces Net Full Of Woes Seafarers in Galveston these days are wiping salty tears from their eyes and uttering soft words of consolation to Seafarer Guy Whitehurst. Guy's tale of woe is fast becoming legend along the Texas coast and wher­ ever seagoing men gather the conversation turns to discussion of the "twenty days of Guy Whitehurst." Before the tale takes on the proportions of a folk story, wherein every teller adds his Roundly scoring the use of transport with a detailed ac„ .1 'Fasten aU life belts.' Those of non-scheduled airline outfits ^n ^he flight, which they us who didn't have broken belts transporting SIU crews from port recalled wartime sailing haz- complied. The rest were quickly to port, the Pontus H. Ross Sea1942-43-44 and which, assured that they would be in farers, now plying, the seas en significantly, began on no danger. route to Japan, urged that steps 7 Newark airport, "The trees and darkness came be taken to prevent others from Despite the grimmer aspects rushing at us and we were off. being hauled similarly as "hu­ of the airborne venture, the Ross Twenty-four hearts and true for man cargo." Seafarers credited the aircraft's dear old Seafarers and, we might The steamship companies, ag­ reed the Ross crew, should be crew with contributing some mention—^jobs for ourselves as required to "carry us on recog­ pleasant moments to the trip. well. nized, dependable and regular They had high praise for the "... after a few hours and a plane's stewardess and for the cup of warm coffee, we were flight planes. pilots, who gave a daring demon­ dropped at Kansas City, a brief . "Life is just too short to gam­ ble it that way," they added stration of skill on several oc- stop having been made in Col­ castions. umbus, Ohio. We were quite philosophically. The account of the SIU crew's some tiihe behind schedule beThe Ross Seafarers bolstered air-journey to the Ross, a Smith cause of the tremendous load, and Johnson ship, was drafted the head winds, etc. Those two in the form of a letter to the motors sure had been doing yeoUnion by Harry L. Franklin, at . man work. Smith and Johnson, a shipboard meeting. Co-signers true to their reputation with us, of the letter with Franklin were i had given each man a draw of James Wilkie, stewards delegate; j ten dollars before leaving NewJohn Aullanes, deck delegate. I ark, so all hands had money for A warning to all Seafarers who and Blackie Marshall, engine something to eat. Kansas City with a hit Brazil to be on the look-out delegate. Culled from the letter were new crew. Captain Sullivan was for phony 50 dollar bills which the following highlights: truly a great pilot. When the are flooding that country has "We took the job off the 'mag' started missing, he promptbeen made in a letter to the LOG GUY WHITEHURST board at 11 A.M., Dec. 7. We ly grounded at Sioux City, Iowa, fi-om Seafarer WUliam Glick. were told 'only 40 pounds of We learned later he had a Glick, crewmember of the Del luggage, fly to-night to Seattle, spare 'mag' but didn't want to own embellishments to the story, let's get the original version into Sud, which visited Rio recently, be there in the morning, ship ^take any chances. the lecord, just for posterity's found himself on the short end going. to Japan.' "... Having hung around a sake. of a phony U. S. fifty when he ".. . Down to the office of couple, of hours and learning accepted the bill in payment Smith and Johnson we went. Or­ that the plane was being re­ The story, as Guy tells it, took from a Brazilian. All efforts of ders were for us to report back paired, SuUivan arranged for a place in late November, when he the steamed-up Del Sud crew at 6:30 P.M. when transportation bus tour into town in that very paid off the SS Evistar. Shipping being on the slow bell' Guy deto trace the phony bill passei-s would be arranged to Newark cold sub-zero weather. ., ,. , , . cided to make a short run on one were fruitless. airport and on to Seattle. "... Some of lis tried to sleep of the local fishing boats. He The swindle was reported to 'All connections were made in sitting up. No could do. Others had heard rumors that money the American Embassy and, SIU style and one of the best Brother Glick states, will be re­ crews ever shipped out of New played the pinball machine. AU was to be made when the fish ported to the FBI in New Or­ York was drinking coffee, wait­ were back at the appointed time were running and the nets came leans. In spite of the heat that ing for a plane at 9:30 that of 4 P.M. Another hour wait was up full. Guy loaded his gear aboard will be put on the counterfeit evening. Planes all bright and announced. We asked why the bill agents. Brother Glick urges shiny were coming and going. freezing mechanics didn't take one of the small craft and put the plane into one of the hang­ out to sea, his fortune sure to aU Brothers to be wary of ac- when all of a sudden a twoers and learned it would be too make. Twenty days latere the cepting big bills. "It's open sea- propeller ship taxied up to our costly. craft returned to port with its son for phony dough, and sea- gate. men are choice victims," he "It needed a paint job, but "... every hour on the hour haul. The boys were all down at the dock to welcome home the warns. since looks don't make a plane. (Continued on Page 10) hardworking son. After all, Guy was sure to need help in hauling DEAD WOOD AND DEAD SHIPS IN WILMINGTON away his payoff. Beaming faces awaited his arrival, festive was the air, but mighty Guy was not in a festive mood when he lum­ bered up to meet his friends. "No, pals. No celebration. All I have to offer you is a sad story." Phony Bills Flood Brazil, Brother Warns Like Ihe dead trees in the foreground, ships in the Wilmington River boneyard, Wilming­ ton, North Carolina, lie dead and forgotten. On a..recent run job to the boneyard. Frank Rose snapped this shot of a few of the 500 inactive ships tied up there. Friday. January 21, 1949 THE STORY TELLER In silence the boys listened as 9uy told of the days just behind him. For twenty days Guy had worked until his arms and legs were like lead. For twenty days he had slept on a wooden bunk with no mattress or blankets. For twenty days he had received no fresh water for bathing. He had eaten the foul chow churned up in the galley, which tasted of fish. Enduring the terrible con­ ditions and the strength sappujg work was only possible by vis­ ions of a fat payoff and a long rest when the trip ended. The nets came up and the fish went into the hold. The boat sank deeper in the water as the tons of fish went under the blankets of ice. Over and over again, countless times, the crew hauled away at the side. Finally the job ended. The boiat turned to home and the men relaxed. The reward was soon to come. It was a little confusing at first when they told Guy how the payoff was figured, but that was okay with him, he'd make out okay. First to be paid for was the fuel, ice, food, lines and leads. Okay with Guy. Then the boat was given forty percent of the catch. That, too, was okay with Guy. Then the, Captain took off his cut: $17 for every 1000 pounds of fish, plus two percent. SPLIT UP The remainder of the money was then divided into eleven and one half shares, one and one half going to the Captain. By this time Guy had his pencil out and was doing some fast figuring. At $150 per thousand pounds of fish, divided into shares, Guy was scheduled to wind up with but $9 for his work. With an oath that split the Gulf calm, Guy rushed from his foc'sle to the Skipper. Brandish­ ing the pencilled result under the Captain's nose he demanded to know if the figure was cor^ rect. The Captain brushed the a.sh from his cigarette and with an amused smile said, "No, old boy, that figure is not correct." Guy breathed: a sigh and the, murder left his eye. "No, old boy, the Captain continued, "that figure s wrong. You see, from that $9 you still owe us for the oil skins and boots we issued you." That's the tale as Guy tells it. 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 that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are unsatisfaclory, 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'U see some action. �THE Friday, January 211 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings LA SALLE, Oct. 24 — Red Campbell, Chairman; John Flynn, Secretary. Motion by Esposito, that check be made into non­ payment of linen money on pre­ vious trip. This matter is to be referred tp again in final ship­ board meeting. Motion carried calling upon men to strive to keep messroom clean all times. No beefs were reported in any of the departments. Motion by 4he Bosun that all bunks be stilpped and new pillow cases be put on pillows. To better ac­ quaint tripcarders with impor­ tance of Union to seamen, the history of the Seafarers and its Btructure was outlined to the meeting. The Shipping Rules and the Union constitution were also explained and discussed. Suggestion by - Campbell that crew leave mess and pantry in tidy condition, as the crew served good chow and had a pantryman who always kept the place clean. ^ & THOMAS CRESAP, Nov. 7— Hume, Chairman; Kuhn, Secre­ tary. All members present ex­ cept those on watch. Minutes of previous meeting read and ac­ cepted, It was agreed that en­ tire week's issue of linen be made at one time. All hands were urged to cooperate in keep­ ing the heads clean. The Ste­ ward promised to start serving cold drinks at supper. It was agreed that before transiting the Suez Canal some other arrange­ ments be made for feeding of the local boatmen. Meeting ad­ journed after one minute of sil­ ence in memory of departed Bi'others, correct conduct of a meeting. This discussion was started by the meeting chairman for the benefit of the newer members aboard. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. t t JOSEPH N. TEAL, Nov. 11— C. Benway, Chairman; Frank E. Gardner, Secretary. Department delegates reported all okay. A. Doyle was . elected ship's dele­ gate, He asked the cooperation of all hands so that he could do a good job. Doyle advised every­ one to keep out of the galley un­ less they had business there. He called for the return of soiled linen on time. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed Brothers. Paint­ ing of rooms was discussed and Steward Utility said his room was in need of fresh paint. Sug­ gested that delegates see depart­ ment heads on having all rooms painted. WINTHROP MARVIN, Nov. 7 —Gene Brazzil, Chairman; Hol'den E. Sanders, Secretary, Ships delegate reported that repair lists had been submit­ ted and disputed overtime checked. "These matters will be taken care of when ship arrives in port. Under Education, there was a discussion of details of parliamentary procedure and the ^VERY MEMBER OF ~THB SEABARfeRS /AIIERWATIOAJAL UNlOrJ IS ENTITLED "TO RECEIVE THE 'SEAFAI^T^S LOS- AT 44iS t. t. t. STONY CREEK, Nov. 14—Earl Haski|^, Chairman; John. Wunderlich. Secretary. Reports by delegates—D. E. Haski^, Deck; M. P. Lee, Stewards, and G. J. Baron. Engine, Suggested that delegates ask the master for an awning for poopdeck as vessel may go into Persian GuK trade. The present transportation rule came up for discussion. Since the ship carried several new Union orothers who came to us when this company was organized, the shipping rules were clarified by Brothers Haskins and Wunderlich. One of the new Brothers spoke on behalf of the many new members and stated that since they. did not know too much about the union way of ship­ board procedure, they would like the oldtimers to have patience and help them by explaining the proper methods. A minute of silence in respect for the memory of our departed Brothers. t, ^ . STEEL ADVOCATE, Nov. 7— Red While, Chairman; C. Tobias. Secretary. Three department delegates reported to meeting. Everything okay. ' R. White elected ship's delegate. Acting deck delegate C. Tobias, resigned and J. Buslewski elected to suc­ ceed him. Messman O. Elliot asked for cooperation in keeping the library clean. Chairman White suggested that list of dates be posted so that men on sani­ tary work will know when and where they are to clean. One minute of silence for departed Brothers, mination of voyage, and a list of needed repairs hanging over from last trip, both to be handed to Patrolman; that because of the east coast longshore strike, no Brother is to sign off articles un­ til he receives instructions from the Upion Patrolman, Certain members who were developing an antagonistic attitude toward the Stewards department were straightened out by Steward delegate E. E. Gross. Chairman Bulls called for increased har­ mony and cooperation. Brothers then referred to the vote of thanks extended to cooks at pre­ vious meeting. Meeting adjourned after one minute of silence for departed Brothers. » » » -HOME, L'F YOU TO AJOT 4 4 a> ROBIN LOCKSLEY. Nov. 7— Sylvester Monardo, Chairman; Stephen Boguckl, Secretary. Pre­ vious meeting's minutes read and accepted. Delegates reported: disputed overtime in deck, no beefs of any kind in stewards and engine departments. Motions carried: That men wishing to hang clothes in engine room should place them behind the boiler; that Steward have messhall sougeed before coming into port; that engine and deck dele­ gates see respective d^P^^rtment heads about chipping and paint­ ing heads and showers; that three repair list sheets be posted in messshall and all crew mem­ bers check what they think aj-e needed repairs for next trip. 4 4 4 GADSDEN, Nov. 7—Carl Lawson. Chairman; Edward Mis^anski. Secretary. No beefs in any of the departnaents with excep­ tion of some disputed overtime in deck. Photogi-aphs are to be taken in Turkey by H. Dunn and Steward and Bosun are to write captions and descriptions for the LCXJ, A few minor re­ pairs are necessary and Chips said he would take care of them. It was reported that the washing machine needed a belt and the deck department was going to contrive a temporary substitute as there are no spare belts on hand. The Chief Cook is going to prepare hot or iced drinks, whichever is appropriate for the crew while they are working cargo. A minute of .silence was observed for Brothers lost at sea. SANFORD B. DOLE. Nov. 14 —K. Foster, Chairman; J, Megill. Secretary. S. Foss elected ship's delegate by acclamation. In re­ ply to questions from ship's dele­ gate, the Steward reported that new coffee pots would be or­ dered in New York, and that sufficient stores were on board. Motion carried that repair list be written up before ship arrives in New York. » » STEEL ARTISAN. Nov. 4—R. Gilbert, Chairman; J, J. Kealy, Secrefary. Minutes of last meet­ ing read and accepted. All dele­ gates reported smooth sailing in their departments. Motion by Smith that no one is to barter with anyone in their quarters. All trading is to be done outside of midship house. Amendment 4 4 4 ALCOA PIONEER, Nov. 17— to motion by Brother. Sheldon that no trading is to be done by James Hand, Chairman; William anyone," Steward put in stores T. Malvenan, Secretary. Engine requisition, but Captain struck delegate James Creel reported out tomatoes. Ship's delegate is some controvei'sy over unequal to see skippier. about all stores. division of overtime in black All sanitary, work agreed on. for gang, Maitter is to be taken up spot sougeeing in the showers with Patrolman in New Orleans and heads. All disputed over- or Mobile. Stewards delegate tive to be placed on separate John Caldwell reported every­ overtime sheets to simplify m.at- thing was running smoothly in ters for, boarding Patrolman. All his department. There was con­ members were advised that no siderable discussion concerning one is to pay off until all beefs cleaning of ship's laundry and are settled and approved- by, library. Agreed that each de­ Patrolman. 6ne minute of sil­ partment rotate in cleaning these ence for departed Brothers. places, which, are to be kept ship­ shape at all times. Chairman 4- 4. it LEGION VICTORY, Nov. 14— warned members of strict cus­ William H. Butts, Chairman; toms regulations in port of ParsiMike Streiffer, Secretary. Ship's maribo, cautioning all to be care­ and department delegates made ful with number of cigarettes on the reports, which were accepted. their person when leaving ship, Motions carried: That delegates as fines are imposed for viola­ make final repair list upon ter- tions. tr AJOW. GEND OS YOUQ A4AME AAiD ADDRESS (Use -{hS' -form Ori ofHhTs 'ssc/e^ WiLi Vur YOU OAl THE MAILING UST' CUT and RUN By HANK • Some brothers are self-styled navigators, foc'sle lawyers, poets of romance and adventure, guitar musicians, a few are dictionaryfasioned intellectuals. Well, have you ever heard of "Blackie" Garcia, the Songbird* of the South? He just spliced a song, but the trouble is he's probably singing the blues, too. Toomany volunteer managers... Joe Pendleton, now on the Alcoa Pointer after two months on the beach in Japan, keeps on praising McGee's Bar down in Mobile as treating SIU men real swell. Joe has dignified his face romantically. with a blonde handle-bar mustache. Bowery us down, it's sure a slicker... Sidney Brown writes he's signed on articles for a long landlubbing voyage. No, not matri­ mony, just three years in the Army... Brother T. J. Lewis is aboard the Del Norte...Bill Ellers must have-bone-yarded his taxi canoes down in Dundalk, Maryland. He's on thg Venore now. "Bing" Miller, who sings his songs Bing Crosby style out at sea, is in town after his long voyage on the SIU tanker. Fort Bridget. "Bing" also donated many fine photos of the trip to be printed in the LOG.Brother Wesley Cunningham writes that he's drydocked in the San Juan Marine hospital for some time to come. We hope his shipmates drop him a line... Dena's Bar down in Houston, Texas, is now on the mailing list for a weekly bundle of LOGs... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following brothers— James Manning of New Jersey, Leonard Getrrett of Texas, William Linker of Pennsylvania, Gus Breitweg of. New York, Abe Wernick of New York, John Abrahamsen of Pennsylvania, Gus Ekelund of Texas, Book Dept.—Master of the Girl Pat, by JDod Osborne, Doubleday Company, $3.00. An adventurer in the merchant marine tells of his various experiences asea and ashore... In the news item mentioning President Truman's recommendation of a huge siun for new ship construction in 1949-1950 we notice a familiar item— one passenger-cargo ship for Mississippi Steamship Company.., Brother Samuel Beattie received good news this week—draft deferment. We presume he hopes it isn't just temporary. Brother Vick D'lndia is aboard the SS Bret Harte... Brother T. E. Dickens is doing some coastwise shipping .on the SS Evelyn...To the Shamrock Cafe down in Houston. Texas —^You cire on the mailing list for a bundle of LOGs.., Brother H.. R. Lowman, the Electrician, says he's trying to recuperate after three. months of hospitalization due to a broken leg. He's down- in Virginia after leaving the Mobile Marine hospital. Brother Leon "Chink" White now doing private business (in the Army down in Camp Pickett, Virginia) requests an Isthmian agreement to prove to another G.I. (ex-NMU) that the SIU has an agreement with Isthmian Line. That NMU guy has a lot to learn. Mainly the fact that the SIU always traveled the road of real representation of the membership, tough organizing programs, democratic rank-and-file operation, and helping other unions in their beefs. 'We shocked the maritime industry by proving to Isthmian seamen that the SIU was the best union to represent them. And they received the greatest security Aemrican seamen can have—an SIU contract. �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 21. 1949> THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS 'r:N Hired, Fired Twice, Seafarer Urges Uniform Statutes Fireman Lauds Beef Settling Speed For Seagoing And Shoreside Aliens To the Editor: Gibbs. He told me to go back to the ship and tell the Chief to pay the new Fireman a day's wages and I was to stay aboard the ship as Fireman. This time the Chief had me ordered off the ship, say­ ing I was paid off and had no business on the vessel. I went ashore again and called the Union Hall. Again I gave the story to Red Gibbe. Red told me to wait for him outside the gate, he was coming down. Minutes later Red and Slim, the Doorman, arrived. We went aboard the ship-. They didn't take up much of the Chief's time. He was quickly convinced he had erred. Right now I'm still on the Graves and still Fireman. This is to voice my apprecia­ tion for the fine job Red Gibbs did in handling the beef. George Miller. Jr. Just a few lines to let the in life, and that is to become an and become a full citizen in three American citizen. The merchant months without having to serve membership know of the swell Don't you think something can fleet of his native land may be in overseas. During the war alien Union to which they belong. be done about alien seamen as Soviet hands or sunk. I made a round trip on the seamen sailed in all the war well as the Displaced Persons? areas through the submarine and Waterman Governor Graves FOUGHT WAR Most of our Union oldtimers which paid off on January 7 in mine zones. know about the position the war­ New York. That morning the The wartime alien seamen A shoreside alien has a right time alien seamen find them­ to full-time employment. He fought for the four freedoms Chief Engineer for no good rea­ selves in. Many alien seamen even can sail coastwise if he long before the war and during son told me to pack my bags and are pretty much Displaced Per­ wishes. But an alien seaman is the war and are doing so now. get off when the payoff was com­ sons themselves. barred from coastwise ships, mail Why are the alien seamen re­ pleted. When Patrolman Red Gibbs Look at the analysis below, and passenger ships and govern­ duced to the level of ciiminals and compare the plight of the ment ships. As things are set up and bums? Maybe the men in came aboard I told him my story. alien seamen with what is being now, he averages about three Washington can answer the He investigated the case and told me that the Chief had no good done for the shoreside aliens. Be­ months sailing a year, which question. reason to fire me and I was to Name withheld by request tween 1940 and 1948, about 600,- means that it will take a man 000 shoreside aliens were allow­ quite a few years to have enough (Ed. Nolie: The Union is try­ stay aboard. So, after everything seemed to ed to enter the States. In 1947 time for his final papers. ing to obtain citizenship for be straightened out and the ship alone there were 147,292. Yet A shoreside alien during the alien seamen who ' sailed was paid off, I went ashore and the total number of alien war­ war could enter military service through are war.) had supper before relieving the time seamen showing more than watch at 4 PM. When I returned three years of active duty is less DOWN ARGENTINA WAT and went below, the Chief was than 10,000 in all maritime down there. He saw me and chas­ unions combined. Certainly ed me olit of the engine room. I something could be dpne about learned that he had called for a NEW ORLEANS SPOT this relatively small number. new Fireman to replace me. FOR SEAMEN OKAY, LIMITED JOBS STAY ON! BROTHER ASSERTS For instance, on entry into this I went ashore and called the country as a shoreside alien, a Union Hall and talked to Red To the Editor: man has about the same rights I would like to correct a rumor as a citizen. He can work in any BANG-UP SPEECHES that has been maliciously cir­ industry with an unlimited right AT UNION MEETING culated in this city (New Orto promotion. An alien seamen, l^y contrast, is limited to a single IMPRESSED^ MEMBER eans). industry, and cannot be promot­ It has been said that the Punch To teh Editor : ed from the foc'sle. and Judy, 345 Dauphin Street, A shoreside alien can become I'd like to take this time to New Orleans, doesn't want sea­ a full citizen within five years recognize and appreciate the wis­ men's trade. On the contrary, whether he works or not. An dom of good men in the labor Sthel, the owner, caters to seaalien seaman must have five movement. First, I want to voice menj* e.specially SIU men. years' discharges on American my appreciation of the speech There are rooms topside in the ships. But any time spent in the made by Father Davis of the •'unch and Judy and, at present, hospital, no matter how long, Buenos Aires Catholic Maritime only SIU men live there. In the does not count. And if an alien Club at the" meeting held in New bar down below Binks, the bar­ seaman overstays his 30 day Orleans a few weeks ago. Every tender, and the two barmaids, shore leave he winds up in a member present enjoyed hearing Lucille and Tiny, are all swell dark cellar on Ellis Island. from him. people who believe in giving A shoreside alien is allowed With the Argentine Capitol in the backgroimd, Del Norte Second, I'd like to tip my hat seamen a square deal. to return abroad to visit rela­ crewmembers Carl Richard and Eddie Gonzales find a crew- to a fellow Seafarer. I was im­ I have been here a month and tives or friends and the time he member's camera more to their interest. Shot was taken during pressed and overjoyed by the half and I am sorry I didn't spends counts toward his five a recent cruise of the Delta • speech delivered at that meeting find this place sooner. The years. When an alien seaman is by our Brother member Lindsey Vieux Carre is lousy with bugs paid off and goes ashore in this Williams, who gave a bang-up but I have never seen one in the country, hfs time ashore does not talk on labor. Punch and Judy, count. Should he have to take a His speech made such an im­ Big Santos Garcia, the Clark Job under another flag, all his To the Editor: Max Moore Gable type, was in town. He pression on me and other mem­ previous time on American ships We sailed out of New Orleans is disaounted. He has to start a couple of days before Christ­ mentioned that it has been quite bers present that we can go so a while sinoe he'd been to New far as to say as long as we have No Chilblains Here anew. mas on the SS Alcoa Pioneer. Orleans. ^ He said it was hot men like Brother Williams in our A shoreside alien is not forced We sorta hated to leave since down there, and whether he organization we will never ^op to become a citizen. But an alien there was a good bunch of old- meant the weather we didn't from our position of leadership seaman has only one real chance timers drifting in. Guess they in the inaritime industry. know. were coming to spread their John Bananas was looking As a New York Seafarer at­ wings for the holidays. SICK MEMBER mighty fine since he'd gotten rid tending a meeting in New Or­ Before leaving,, we went up to THANKS UNION of that billy-goat mustache. The leans, let me convey my thanks bid farewell to our good friend, to BuU Sheppard, Johnny John­ FOR XMAS GIFT the Bihg Crosby of the SIU, but office force in New York was ston and Buck Stephens. A good * he looked satisfied sitting there looking sweU; job was.done also by Moon Mul To the Editor: as he was in that large special- George Allen said he was now lins. Paul Warren also de­ I have been in the hospital on made chair shaking like a four- sailing Second Cook. He said serves a vote of thanks for his Stat^-Island since July 7, and leaf clover. We wonder why. that after he quit sailing as fine work with the Brothers in want to thank all the officers and But, very best of luck on your bellyrobber he bega^i to find a the New Orleans Marine hospi­ lot of new friends. members of the SIU for their ef­ trip anyway. Moon. tal. forts to make time and suffering Incidentally, Bull Sheppard Percy Beyer Mall Fields bearable by coming to visit me can well be proud of the way he once a week and bringing me the has improved things since he LOG which I enjoyed very much. took over in the port of New And to those who sent me the Orleans. Keep up the good work. season's greetings and their sin­ We were on our .way to Hali­ No fzosibiUen fingers or nip­ cere sympathy during the holi­ fax, but had to pull into New ped ears on Brother Richard' days I return thanks. I also York because of engine trouble, "Carieriin. Down in New ^nk the Union for the grand which didn't hurt my feelings leans at Lake Ponchartrain' Christmas present of 10 dollars. one bit. In New York I was the Seafarer . finds life warm I sure feel proud that I am a thrilled to see another bunch of member of such a fine Union. and fasp. Caun't blame hini if: oldtimers content to spread their wings in the Big Town.. Wilbur Hunt he's in no. rush to. grab m sMp. To the Editor: Percy Reports On New York Visit �Friday;. January SIU Members Comment On Rule THE SEAFARERS LOG HAPPY DAY IN HAWAII Page Nine Attention To Gangway Job Urged By Wacosta Delegate To the Editor: stand is on this important issue. We feel the company could leave off a few tons of cargo and take on more water. We now call this scow the SS Waterless, in­ stead of the SS Wacosta. The crew is affectionately known as "The dirty thirsty." Our other beef is the fact that we consider the Deck Mainte­ nance's foc'sle too small. There is hardly room for one man to turn around. One guy can't even open his locker door all the way. There is a big vacant room amid­ ships and our contention is that this would be much more suit­ able quarters for everyone con­ cerned. Had a pretty uneventful trip to Bremen and Bremerhaven on this Waterman scow. We did have some pretty good times in To the Editor: Bremen and a few amusing in­ cidents. On the return trip we We the undersigned crewmemhad three members of the fairer bers of the John LaFarge wish to sex as passengers. The Bosun express our opinion of the trans­ said that before we got passen­ portation rule now in effect. This gers the whole deck gang griped issue has been argued pro and about having to work on the con for several months without boat deck; after the passengers producing results. came aboard the whole gang was The issue as it now stands fighting to work up there. would offer a man about seven The beefs on here have been months of employment a year, kept to a minimum because of thus making it impossible for the fact that we have a fine crew him to support a family on such aboard here in all departments. a small income. We also think There are quite a few oldtimers ON THE GANGWAY this rule to be unjust in regards riding this wagon, including Ben to the vacation clause in om The trip was not entirely imMoye, Bill Manley, Eli the Deck agreement. evenfful. Some of the deck gang Engineer, and Tommy Williams, We are submitting this short Steward. There is also a good failed to stand their gangway letter as a means of protesting topside on here. Captain Her­ watches in Bremen. It has been this rule, for in our minds we bert M. Samuels is considerate, stressed many times in the past feel it is unconstitutional and it the importance of standing these impartial and co-operative. deprives the membership of gangway watches and how hard I consider it a privilege to Union rights, such as job secur­ the Union worked to get them. If sail with a master of this charac­ ity. Job security being one of the a guy will give it some consider­ ter. We have two real beefs main rights for which the Union ation he can also see the impor­ here and are requesting that our stands, we feel that nothing representatives take them up tance. If no one is on the gang­ should be done to weaken it. with the company. The first is way, some thief may walk off 25 Crewmembers a water shortage. At the begin­ with the crew's gear. SS John LaFarge I feel the gangway watch is ning of the voyage the water was XXX also good for the company. If a I'ationed four days out to sea man stands his gangway watch and was turned on one hour at properly he may save the com­ each meal time. We feel this is pany thousands of dollars. Long­ inadequate. To the Editor: shoremen in most European ports When the SS Twin Falls Victory put into Kaweiliweil, TJI.. On a motion at our regular THE LINE-UP will steal anything that is not last falb crewmembers had themselves some fun trying out a meeting held aboard this ship, surfboard in the long combers. Included in the picture are: The day woi'kei's and 12 to 4 lashed down or v/elded. It will the Alcoa Cavalier,it was unaniLeonard Azevedo, Wiper: Tony Breda, Wiper: Tom Watson, watch must line up from 4 to 5 also prove very embarrassing to mou.sly decided to forward a let­ Chips and builder of the surfboard: A. Dagg, Oiler: Walt to shower. The wash room is al­ our negotiations committee when ter to you stating that the crew Wilcox, Electrician: F. Buzek, MM: Bayard Davis, Oiler. ways crowded. We would like they appear to renew our con­ of this ship is solidly in favor of Cameraman was E. B. Grothus/ BR. to know what the Headquarters tracts and the company shows the transportation ruling as it-is them actual proof where men at present. have failed to stand gangway Brother Jack Parker gave us watches on numerous occasions. quite a long discussion on the Therefore, when a man fails to subject and we are all in agree­ stand his gangway watch, he is ment on the points he raised. By SALTY DICK putting someone else behind the We'd appreciate it if you'd give eight ball. Come on, gang, let's this letter the usual space in theLOG, so that our Brothers will Suggestion; That the LOG take a trip to Niteroi which lies| Little Joe has bought a record- stand those watches. Red Darley be able to see how we feel about carry a directory of locations across the harbor. You pay two ing machine and most of the Ship's Delegate the rule. Victor Fernandes where LOGs can be found in cruzieros and the trip , takes crew have had their voices tranShip's Delegate foreign ports..." When in Rio about twenty minutes. Travel on scribed.,. Recently I saw an the Flota Cax'ioca. educational meeting which was BAR IN ANTWERP AiTclious Zeke Jablonski made a trip really constructive. NEAR WATERMAN to Pensacola from New Orleans "Blackie" Bankston was respon­ DOCKS GETS LOGS To the Editor: Navy that came to our aid and just to attend a dog race. He sible for the affair. He had all the permitmen conducting the doesn't go for horses but he's To the Editor: took the seaman to a hospital. Although we make many jokes I'm curious to know if there certainly going to the dogs. Yak! meeting the same way we book­ Sometime ago I wrote you ask­ about the Navy and occasionally is any way I can find out if he Yak!... Tom Landa, chef on the men do. The idea was to let have our differences, we must recovered. If so, I would like to Del Norte since she went into them handle the meeting them­ ing that bundles of LOGs be sent still thank them for the jobs they have him contact me, I have service, has signed off. We wUl selves. I'm sure they learned a to the American Bar in Santos, Brazil. Now the Brothers sailing have done in behalf of merchant photographs, for him. His name miss a good man... The best few good pointers. Delta ships are able to catch up seamen. Enclosed is a photo of is Whitey Waggoner, I think he laundryman I've seen on pas­ May I suggest that all sea­ senger ships is Acneal Benoit. on the latest Union doings while one of those times. men get a blood test. Re­ belongs to the SUP. Passengei's and crews have been having a few in their favorite member you are helping your­ Last summer while aboard the Thomas H. Carbarns bar in Santos. well satisfied with his work. self when you take the test. SS Bethore, one of the deck gang Mittany Dorm, 42-18 In Antwerp, Belgium, directly Merlin Bernadas is quilling It pays to be healthy... The became violently ill. It was the Slate College, Pa. Ihe coffee run for an LST job Golden Key restaurant in San­ across the Waterman docks, is a in Ihe Gulf. Twenty days on tos is continually out of LOGs. little bar, presided over by an and len off... Magge Green- This is one place where you ex-seaman, a Belgian named berg, Slewardess on Ihe Clip­ should dine. Mr. Vargas, the Gaarkeuken, his wife and daugh­ per, waving lo Leo on Ihe Del proprietor, makes sure you are ter. We have found these peo­ ple to be very friendly and co­ Norle. They're Mr. and Mrs. well treated. operative. Inasmuch as a Water­ Morselle, you know... William Noi'man Garn is back again. man ship hits this port every Randall is learning Portuguese from a phonograph. His wife Very few can stay aw^ay from other day, I think it would be is Brazilian and he's determ­ the Coffee Rim. Delegate Lewis a good idea to ship LOGs to this ined lo learn her longue... is* a good pencil pusher, so don't bar. Saw Ihe movie "Road House" fail to elect him as recording I have talked with the owner and enjoyed il. I always carry secretary... This trip I noticed and he expressed his willingness Iwo boxes of popcorn wilh me some kicks about the chow, but to receive them and will place inlo a Ihealre. I enjoy Ihe show when the ship arrived in Buenos them on the bar in plain view. thai way...Dick Merrill was Aii'es, the kickers ate aboard ship Edwin Weslphal seen at the Brass Rail looking before going ashore. The food (Ed. Note: Fifty LOGs will awfully happy about some­ in BA is excellent and cheap. be on tap weekly at Mr. Can't savvy-their beef. thing. Gaarkeuken's bistro. All mem­ Tony Gimenez, manager of the Tlze other night we saw the bers are urged to follow Odeon Seafarers Club in St. movie Secret Land, Byrd's ex­ Brother Westphal's lead and Thomas, V.I., plans to open a pedition to the South Pole. Most send in the addresses of bars new place in town. The new of the crew enjoyed it very much which show willingness to re­ spot will be named the China ...No matter where I go, I re­ ceive the LOG, especially bars Doll. Go there for a square deal member Swansea, Wales. This is in ports visited regularly by and a LOG. The barmaid, one city where seamen are well SIU ships. The Bar's address ' ' Wldtey Waggoner being removed {rom the SS Bethore in Gloria, will keep you smiling all treated. The lassies are beauti­ is: Gaarkeuken« 113 Albertdok. Antwerp.) ful, too.. the time. iltilYi 1848; at Guimtwino Bay, Cube, by the Navy* busts Vacation All In Favor 'The Voice Of The Sea' Seeks Pal Stricken Aboard Bethore �T BE S 'E A T A R E R S Page Ten Aid To Widow Of Seafarer Urged By Former Shipmate 13 i-i li! • LOG Tiiai.f. Janaarjr 21. I5i9 Has LOGs December 7. He was 33-years old. To the Editor: . With regard to the recent He died in the prime of life, suc­ , death of our Brother member cumbing to the rigors to which J.James Joyce Millican, and the every seaman's life is subjected. fact that his widow, Christine He left behind a wife, two in­ , Millican, is now in dire financial fants and a third child soon to . circumstances with two infants be born. Jimmy Millican was in every .and a third child on the way, I seaman's strike from the very • would like the following to ap­ early days to the last and most pear in the LOG. recent strike, and it would be a , In- spite of his faults, Jimmy crying shame if his Brother •Millican w^ a firm, staunch and members forgot him now when, militant Union man. I made a jtrip with Jimmy Millican. Dur­ though he's not here, he needs ing the eventful maelstrom of aid. I'm sure that Jimmy's form­ World War II, I made my first er shipmates and friends would trip to sea as Carpenter aboard want to lend a hand in his-wid­ the 20-year-old, Japanese-built ow's t'me of need. Of course this is not a Union flagship of the Calmar fleet, the sponsored appeal, but something SS Calmar. that is entirely up to the men • It was a lulu. The Captain was who knew and liked Jimmy. If This is Mrs. Elsie De Vole, 56-years-old, the Mate was tor­ pedo happy, the Second Mate you want to help Christine Milli- popular waitress at a Brooklyn was a lush, the Third was an AB. can's address is 330 West 95th bar and grill where the LOG The Bosun was fresh from 14 Street, Apartment 22-B, New is always on tap along with the beer. Nobody told us the years ashore in a paint factory. York, N.Y. Sidney Frey name of the place, however. There were only three qualified .Union men in the deck depart­ ment, James Millican, Mike Dindac and Danile Mehias. The rest were kids from Sheepshead Bay cent cab ride from the pier. To the Editor: pr like me, a man with nothing There is no chance of this scow, If you're jumping down Jack­ but shoreside experience. the Sandchief, getting to Jack­ sonville way and have a few Well, shaping up an ignorant sonville, but plenty of other SIU .^and non-union crew, such as we hours to kill in that port, stop in men should find themselves in a at the "Jumping Bean" restaur­ 'were, was no easy matter. It took position to enjoy the chow at the endless patience, hundreds of ex­ ant. It's a newly-opened spot— "Jumping -Bean." Good luck. planations, planning, coercion unveiling took place January 10 Jack and Ruth Hannay. and God knows what else to —and the man whose name is on John Cole straighten everyone out. It was a the door is Jack Hannay, Stew­ ard on many SIU ships and un­ rough deal. til the other day my btmk mate GO SOUTH, BOYS: A ROUGH ROW Jimmy Millican was in there on the SS Sandchief. ROCKY\S WARNING Jack is now aboard a Mar' pitching all the time. It's no 'small job convincing a brand Trade ship, but his wife, Rhth, is To the Editor: Let me warn Dutchy Balz new gold-braided Skipper that in full charge of feeding Jackand Red Campbell to stay in he can't trample all over the sonvillers and Seafarers. Jack tells me that he named it warm climate during these win­ crew on a Union ship, especially I should have a ship that had that old, Calmar the "Jumping Bean" only be­ ter months. verbal agreement. The torpedo cause* there is no SIU Hall in heeded the advice myself, but I 'happy Mate, who had a sideline Jacksonville, otherwise Seafarers came home to dear old New Eng­ of "importing" automobile tires, would have been in the name land to see the little woman somewhere. Now that the shingle and kids at Yuletide. What hap­ 'was hard on Jimmy's nerves. •* Jimmy Millican was a young I is out and the coffee urn is full. pens? I wind-up in bed With •man when he passed away on Jack has invited all Seafarers to pleurisy. drop in and look over the set-up. Now I'm all strapped up and LOGS. TOO lashed to the sack for the next He's willing to act as a postof- three or four weeks. Dutchy flce for any Brothers who want lives in Belmont, Mass, so tell Send in the minutes of to receive mail in that port and him to come home in July, when your ship's meeting to the he'll have copies of the SEA-. it's safe. Red can go to Pitts­ New York Hall. Only in that FAKERS LOG on hand for all burgh in June. way can the membership act I'll be back in circulation about who want them. If things aren't on your recommendations, going too well, Jack tells meJhat March 1, and will be at the New and then the minutes can be a flash of the SIU book will get York Hall if I can scrape up printed in the LOG for the enough cabbage by then. In the you a modest meal. benefit of all other SIU The address is 832 Flagler meantime, send me the LOG, I crews. Street, South Jacksonville, a 20- want to keep track of the boys. Leo "Rocky" While Seafarer Opens New Eatery Send Those Minutes •lie "The Homesteader 99 By NORMAN MAFFIB How long have I been on this scow? Why, Mate, that's hard to say; 'Bout two years a month from now And here I've earned my pay. But I'm really a gambling boy. As you can plainly see And Hoyle's book I've read with joy And Hoyle sure knows me. And so I've bet—and yet Although I really shine My tale is r6ally one of woe; A dollar's seldom mine. . , From gambling blood I musta sprung. For, I've tried to make Chance pay, But, like them, I might as well hung When my cards On the table I lay. Now I don't go much for the wimmen Or the gleam in their sparkling eyes. But for Queens in my hand for a "trimming' Makes me weak in the knees with sighs. So then I bet—and yet These pretty, gentle "things" Were beaten by the Wiper's Stubborn, bearded Kings. Sa gather 'round, pull up a chair ' And table your green-backed hoards, The "points" from "joints" I'll teach you fair. To the click of shuffled pasteboards. The AB in the corner, I just ignore his gleam, His confidence I'll soon turn intfo fear 'Cause I've the cards to make him scream As his pile starts to slowly disappear. And sure, I bet—and yet • . I guess I had to blush, ' My four of a kind, left, behind, Killed by his Royal Flush. " s I know ^at shipping's awfully good. And there's a chance for a change _ , ,..i And I really would if I thought I could, , But the Hall's out of financial range. I know payoff was just today, v - ^ But we held a game last night And after dishing out my pay. Signing on again seemed right. > • You know I bet—and yet I take it sorta hard. Because old Hoyle let me down, "We"drew the wrong darned card. Ross Crewmembers Condemn Use Of Chartered Planes * CHIPS SAWS INTO PROBLEM To the Editor: I would like to know how the rule was passed that an AB without Carpenter's endorsement, registered in Group I, can beat a man with Carpenter's endorsement registered in the same group. The rule seems unfair, I have only Carpenter's papers and ship as nothing else, yet an AB with a green ticket is considered equal to me whether or not he has ever sawed a line. Arnel Bearden ANSWER: The Brother would have a beef if this were so. but an AB, green ticket or not, cannot take a Carpenter's job off the board unless there is not a Carpenter in the Hall. A man with a Carpenter's endorsement, has priority over all ratings in his group, regardless of the amount of time ihey may have on their registration cards. (Continued from Page 6) we were supposed to leave—but didn't. A new 'mag' was installed but it was offtiming with the other engine. They kept on try­ ing to start the old bird until they had worn out their batter­ ies. There were no chargers in Sioux City and no new batteries that would fit the plane. "By midnight we were ex­ hausted ... The machinists admit­ ted we wouldn't be able to fly until 7 the next morning. "Margy, the stewardess, made reservations for us in a hotel-rfour and six to a room. We squawked and she found another place for one and two men to a room. Promptly at seven we were ready to shove off. Hours passed and more promises were made. Those ten dollar bills were getting mighty low. We called Smith and Johnson, told them the plane couldn't be fixed and that it was getting hard to keep warm on that 40-pound baggage deal and the boys were mountains in heavy fog and for getting hxmgry in the bargain. an hour and a half we saw,, "We were assured a substi­ nothing. We thought we heard tute plane would be sent if the the engine missing, when sud­ wreck wasn't fixed. At 9:30 we denly a hole appeared in the were told the plane was ready clouds. We dived for it and saw but at one A.M. we yrere still good old Seattle below us. Un­ on the ground. The , following able to land at the appointed niorning we found they couldn't- spot because of a 45 mile cross get it started... we were told wind, we made for another field we'd have to fly without heat or with a longer runway and land­ ed. lights. "... By two A.M. the next "Well, we got, here and it was morning we boarded the god­ worth it. We have as fine a forsaken icebox... it was imbear- bunch of officers and as swell able and the engines were a Captain as you'd ever meet. pumping cold air in instead of The Captain, L. M. Andreassen, hot air... suddenly, something happened and ,the plane that is more worried about our com­ had been 30 degrees colder than pensation than we are... our meat boxes on our ships "... our experience (shouldn't) got wiarmer. happen to any more crews... the "... Came down again at. Bill­ companies should' carry us ori ings, Montana, where we waited an hour and a half' for bad recognized, dependable, and reg­ weather to clear. We took off ular flight planes. Life is just when we got the aU clear. At too short to gamble it that daybreak we approached the way..." �Friday, January 21. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven More Unions Join SlU in Fight On EGA Gut $• Colorado Slate Federation of Labors "...vigorously protest against the Hoffman proposal to- .enlarge the bulk category of the Marshall Plan as be­ ing unfair to American citizens and commerce. We again urge the original stipulation, of utilizing American work­ men and ships in moving at least half of cargoes, be maintained." George E. Robertson Secretary-Treasurer Office Employes International Union: "If Mr. Hoffman's new directive is put into effect it will react to the detri­ ment of thousands of skilled American seamen who wiU be thrown into the ranks of the unemployed." Paul R. Hatchings International President i 4; Local 840. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: "Any attempt to lower the standard of living of American seamen to com­ pete with that of foreign seamen would be just as ridiculous as it would be to employ cheap foreign electricians on some of our Federal power projects. This certainly would be sanctioned by no one, but were it contemplated, we know the seamen would be the first to come to our aid to prevent it. There­ fore, our membership is unanimously against the dastardly plan..." Albert F. Lawrence Recording Secretary Here are excerpts from some of the hundreds of communi­ cations sent by labor unions throughout the nation to President Truman, members of Congress and EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman, backing the SIU's stand on the proposal to abandon the 50-50 provision of the law governing Marshall Plan bulk cargo shipments. The statements below from Senators and Congressmen are excerpts of replies sent to the SIU in answer to the Union's protests of the Hoffman plan. Local 494, Bakery and Confectionery Workers* International Union of America: "If such a proposal is carried out it will mean that thousands of American skilled seamen will be out of work and they will have to go on relief. We Americans believe in helping the people of other countries who suffered so much from the last war, but we also should give some consideration to our own workers first." ^ . Anthony P. Dolce President a,, 4. Local 102. Bakery & Confectionery Workers International Union of America: "On behalf of our membership, we urge you to curb the Hoffman proposal to drop American ships from the Mar­ shall Plan bulk cargo carrying. If car­ ried out, thousands of skilled American seamen will be thrown out of work." Humbert Gualtieri Secretary Local 9, Glass Bottle Blowers' Associa­ tion: "There has never been any mention of economy anywhere in the produc­ tion "or transportation of ERP goods except in the merchant marine, and we fail to see any economy in saving the difference between American and foreign freight rates when this action will throw the 14,000 men directly em­ ployed on the 300. ships now engaged in hauling these bulk cargoes out of employment." John Vansldver Secretary i • 1. Headquarters District No. 15. Interna­ tional Association of Machinists: "... a project which would seriously affect the weKare of American sea­ men and cause widespread unemploy­ ment and injury to our merchant ma­ rine; and we believe that this is a clear violation of the law..." Clinton H. Brown Secretary-Treasurer Congressmen, Senators Pledge Support Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson (D., Tex.): "The Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, of which I am a member, is going to consider this proposal in some detail, and I will not forget your suggestions about this mat­ ter." 4 4. 4i Rep. Edward A. Garmatz (Dw Md.): "In view of the serious results such change would cause, and the necessity for maintaining a strong merchant fleet and preventing unemployment among our experienced seamen, you may rest assured that I shall devote my best efforts to seeing that the present plan is unchanged." 4. Rep. Walter B. Huber (D., Ohio): "You may rest as.sured that your views will receive my most serious consideration. I shall confer with... others so that more members may be better informed regarding this legisla­ tion." 4. Si 4. Rep. John J. Allen, Jr. (R., Calif.): "I was in favor of the fifty percent provision when it was adopted, and I persist in this view." _ 4, 4, 4, . Sen. Lester Hunt (D.. Wyo.): "I want to assure you that I will give this matter close consideration when it comes before me. I appreciate very much receiving the viewpoint of the Seafarers International Union." i, X Rep. Millet Hand (R., N.J.): "I am very much opposed to the ECA using less American shipping. I was quite active, along with other members of my Committee, in insert­ ing in the Foreign Assistance Act an amendment requiring the use of Am­ erican shipping. The Administrator is apparently taking advantage of the lan­ guage 'so far as is practicable'." 4. 4. Rep. Wayne L. Hays (D., Ohio): "I heartily agree with your stand relative to the proposal made by ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman. I as­ sure you that I will use all my influ­ ence to see that the original intent of the Marshall Plan which called for handling at least 50 Wcent... on Am­ erican ships manned by American sea­ men is adhered to." Rep. Frank W. Boykin (D.. Ala.): "I shall do all in my power to insure that ar least Iralf of the so-called "Mar­ shall Plan" cargoes be carried in Am­ erican bottoms. You can count on my full cooperation in all efforts to build up and maintain the American mer­ chant marine." 4. 4. t Rep. George H. Fallon (D., Md.): "I believe this is a matter Congress will eventually have to act on. You may be sure of my efforts and support in having at least fifty percent of these cargoes canied in American ships." 4* 4* 4* Rep. Donald L. Jackson (R., Calif.): "I- have read the publication (SEA­ FARERS LOG) with keen interest and found it most informative. I appreciate your kindness in forwarding it on to me." Sen. Elmer Thomas (D., Okla.): "I assure you I shall be glad to give same careful consideration. Hoping to be able to help out along the line of your suggestions." 4 4 4 Sen. Sheridan Downey (D., Calif.): "I am very much aware of the im­ pact on our merchant marine if ECA bulk cargo is carried by foreign regis­ try ... I am extremely anxious to pro­ tect and advance our merchant marine and you may be sure I am following this situation with the greatest of in­ terest and desire to be of assistance." 4 4* 4 '' Rep. Angier L. Goodwin (R., Mass.): "I fully agree with you and your or­ ganization in this matter, and as far as I am concerned, I intend to support any resolution, bill or sentiment to that end." United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America: "In common with millions of other patriotic conscientious Americans, we were shocked to read of jmur decision ... We are willing to carry the tax load the program entails ... but when you ask thousands upon thousands to give up our jobs too, I think that is carrying things too far and defeating the purposes of the European aid pro­ gram ... A few more blows of the same kind could well reduce our merchant marine to the same impotent ineffectu­ al status that prevailed on Dec. 7, 1941 ... I sincerely hope that you i-econsider your actions." William L. Hutcheson General President 4 4 4 Maryland Legislative Committee o£ Brotherhood of Railway and Steam* ship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Ex­ press and Station Employees: "The effect of the institution of such an un-American policy would be to help foreign ships i*un American ships off the sea. To economize on the trans­ portation of ERP would have the net result of destroying the positions of some 14,000 men employed on approxi­ mately three hundred ships which trans­ port these bulk ... ERP cargoes; and to destroy thousands of other American jobs now employed- in repairing, ser­ vicing and supplying these American ships." Eugene I. Paynter Chairman 4 4 4 Local 2, International Photo-Engravers Union: "It seems inevitable that Miv Hoff­ man's proposed action would cause widespread unemployment, and we are therefore humbly requesting yoiu- sup­ port in the Seafarers' request." Corresponding Secretary Melvin Snitzer 4 4 4 Local 13, International Jewelry Workers Union: "Our organization has gone on record to back up the Seafarers International Union in their most reasonable request. May we, therefore, ask that you lend a hand to protect these men against the loss of their jobs which undoubtedly will occur if Mr. Hoffman's program goes through." James J. Bambrick Labor Relations Director (Cotttinned on Page 12) SJU IN RECORD at a time when as many ships as possible should be in operation on the high seas. SucA action would be contrary to the EXTENSION OP REMARKS .preijent law which insists that a mini-, oP mum of 50 percent of bulk cargoes be) shipped in American bottoms, and would HON. JOHN J. ROONEY deprive thousands of American seamen: OP NEW YORK of work. IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES I am glad that the Seafarers interna- i tional Union of North America, Atlantic' Thursday, January 13,1949 and Gulf district, affiliated with the Mr. ROONEY". Mr. Speaker, I am sure American Federation of Labor, has taken that without exception every Member of. a prominent part in protesting Mr. Hoff­ (this House is definitely against the pro-' man's proposal; Under the permission fpQsal of EGA Administrator Hoffman to heretofore granted me by the House; I ship all bulk cargoes under the Marshall include with these remarks a splendid plan in vessels flying foreign flags. I article which appeared in the January 7; ' have vigorously protested that this would 1949, issue of the Seafarers Log, weekly help ruin our American merchant marine publication of that union: t Shipments Under the Marshall Plan On January 13, Represenlalive John J. Rooney (D., N.Y.) inserted into the Congressional Record the editorial from the January 7 issue qi the LOG entitled "The Facts, Mr. Hoffman." In placing the editorial in the Record, Congressman Rooney said that he was glad that the Seafarers had taken "a prominent part in protesting Mr. Hoffman's proposal." On January 17, Congressman Abraham J. Multer (D., N.Y.) inserted into the Congressional Record a letter from Paul Hall. Secretary-Treasurer of the SIU. A&G District, re-stating' the Union's position on the Hoffman proposal. Next week the LOG will carry the complete remarks of Congressman Mulier who said "The position of the Seafarers International Union is sound." �Page Twelve J i'l I ' [•i m TOE SEAFARERS LOG Priday, January 21, 1949 Labor Solidly Behind SfU In EGA Fight (Contimied from Page 11) Washington State Federation of Labor: "Speaking for 695 AFL Unions affili­ ated with the Washington State Fede­ ration of Labor, I respectfully urge you to use your influence to prevent the adoption of the proposal... Saving money at the expense of the American worker engaged in transportation, ap­ pears to be a certain aid to unrest at home. The American Federation of La­ bor has been a solid supporter of the Marshall Plan but, as a State branch of the AFL, we vigorously oppose any recommendation to save money which may threaten our American standard of living and throw our citizens out of empl03Tnent." E. M. Weston President 4- t 4" Local 106, Office Employes Interna­ tional Union: "Should Mr. Hoffman's new directive be effective it will be detrimental to thousands of our American seamen, and cause heavy imemploymeht." C. J. Frick Secretary-Treasurer 4. ib Local 534, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers: "Local 534, IBPSPMW, disapproves action contemplated" to be taken by Paul G. Hoffman regarding Marshall, Plan bulk cargoes to be shipped ICQ percent entirely in foreign ships, there­ by flouting law as it stands now,. and also throwing many, many workers out of jobs. The law by Congress says 50 percent only in foreign ships." Ruth Trageser Secretary Leonard C. Daniel President 4. 4 t Local 10, Internaiibnal Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union: "Your action. if' successful will cause most of the American shippers to take their ships off the seas, thus creating a larger layoff and unemployment line in these United States. Further, the ship repair companies will lay off men, as will other industries connected." F. A. McBride Secretary ' 4» 4> 41 Local 1, Brotherhood of Painters, Deco­ rators ft Paperhangers of America: "We are aware that this action will ditectly throw thousands of men out of employment on the ships, in addition to others, such as shipyard workers and the merchants who supply the ships.We further know that in a les.ser de­ gree every industry will be affected ad­ versely by this proposed move." Joseph Kant(»ski Recording Secretary 4 i Local- 18032, Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers: "If a government official can publicly make such a statement defying an act of Congress, how can we expect the rest of the Citizenry to conform to the laws of our country? Frankly, to this organization of law-abiding citizens, this does riot make sense. In fact," it smacks of anarchy." Milton Weintraub Secretary-Treasurer 4, 4 4 Local 282. Amalgamated Ass'n of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees: ~ "At our last regular membership meeting (Dec.-22) -our membership went on record in support of the Seafarers International Union because Paul G. Hoffman's pJan would sweep the Am­ erican merchant marine from the seas." James B. Deane President 4 4 4 Local B-1442. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: "...we deem it necessary to disap­ prove the conditions stated by Paul Hofihnan, EGA Administrator, in his letter, dated December 3, 1948." Charles E. Reynolds Recording Secretary Branch Meetings It'? IV The next regular member­ ship meeting will be held Wednesday evening. Jan. 28 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, comer of Fourth Avenue. These sessions are a good chance for you to hit the: deck and speak your piece.; Froni the meeting place .comes the ideas, rules and regulations responsible for. the effective .Junctioning of our Union. Take an active part, in the SIU. Make sure yoq're at' the meeting. Remember, the. time is 7 P.M. All Brothers: must show up promptly. > A little known provision of program of increasing passenger 000 worth of pig lead in the 000 worth of food every day, the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and tanker vessels in the Am­ double bottoms. This vessel was according to a survey of sea­ hit the news this week when erican merchant marine is one sold by the Commission for going appetites made by the the American Export Lines re­ 20,000-ton passenger-cargo ship, about $65,000 on .an "as is, where American Merchant Marine In­ turned its entire operating dif­ costing an estimated $14 million, is" basis. It has been estimated stitute. Covering 1,600 merchant ferential subsidy for the period to be built for the. Mississippi that the Government has lost vessels, the study lists as daily 1938-1948 to the government. Shipping Company. It would more than a half million dollars requirements 42,852 pounds of meat and poultry, 14,400 pounds T'he- cwnpany returned over $5 have luxury accommodations for in these salfes. of coffee, 7,500 pounds of wheat tnillibn. Other companies to do at least 234 persons. Program is 4 4 4 flour, 6,000 pounds of sugar, the same are Mississippi and to go into effect on July 1, if The Government has posted a i,ykes Brothers. The Govern­ Congress appropriates the neces­ warning that • yellow fever has 3,240 dozen eggs, 2,500 pounds ment expects to recapture $26 sary .fimds. been found in Panama. U.S. of fresh butter and 6,000 pounds million of $36 million paid out 4 4 4 quarantine officials - have been of potatoes. On the average it under operating subsidies. The A Government investigation ordered to take special precau­ costs $2.40 daily to feed a sea­ little known provision in the has brought to light the fact that tions in respect to ships coming man. d936 Act applies to companies the Maritime Commission has from the Isthmus. The outbreak 4 4 4. whidi signed ten-year contracts sold a number of vessels con­ in Panama is the first in twenty Threat of a tug strike in New for ^bsidies. If at the end of taining valuable lead ballast years. ^ York ended .'.ast week when the fhe 10-year period they can without taking into consideration tugmen were granted a 12 per­ 4 4 4 .show they needed the money to the presence of the metal. One Crews of American merchant cent. wage increase and fringe continue operating, they need not ship contained more than $200,- ships consume in excess of $192,- benefits. areturn the funds. If their return is over a certain figure they redum a portion or all of the government funds. This unusual bit of legislation is not found in any other field where subsi­ By LOUIS COFFIN heating were the order of the the same as elsewhere, with fink Knowing the men had no dies are granted. day. halls supplying most of the men. strong union to protect them, the As the SIU swings into the 4 4 4 There wei-e no showers aboard It was a plain case of dog eat shipownei-s lopped off the few A threat that the government eleventh year of its existence as ships in those .days. Instead, the dog in-those days and the ship­ decent shipboard conditions. would enter the steamship serv­ a potent force in the improve­ men had to use diidy, old. buckets owner capitalized neatly on the Then, they began whittling away ice between U.S. and Alaska was ment of standard "ffer the Amer­ for washing clothes and situation. By using one seamen on wages. The race was fast voiced by Representative Jack­ ican seamen, our progress is em­ bathing. against another, the operators and furious as the operators son, of Washington. The Con­ phasized when I look back to On top of all this, the union managed to cut wages, such as competed with each other in cut­ gressman stated that if private my early experiences on the supphed very .little • on-the-spot they wei-e, to a point so low that, ting down pay scales. operators couldn't do the job waterfront, back to 1919. With the greedy shipowners on after the 1921 strike, rated men the government would, just as i That was the time of the old representation. .^^lose officials drew as little as $38 a month. one side and bullying Skipper-s, it does between New York and ISU, which haj^ contracts- with who did cover -ships collected dues, but performed few duties. All in all,, seafaring was not an Mates and Engineers on the the Canal Zone. practically all the American Disputes arfeing as a result of enviable profession from then un­ other, the seamen were helpless. 4 4 4 companies. The wage scale was shipboard conditions, xepairs . and til the late r930s. Between 1919 No surprise then that there was a return to the slave days that Two new .records on imports pretty fair and overtime was overtime were generally, settled existed before the Seamen's Act at the port of Philadelphia were payable in excess of eight hours. in favor of the ship operator. was passed in 1915. From'1921 established on Jan. 10. The first Howevei', the union had no hir­ to 1934 seamen were really flat was the arrival of 17,400 tons of ing halls, such as we now enjoy, Reprraentation of the kind we on their backs. scrap metal from Japan. Ship­ j Neither did we have the ad­ now enjoy was unheard of in ping circles said only one car­ vantage of the 40-hour week in those days. The selfish motives MORE TROUBLE go of this type has reached port, nor the 44-hour week at of these so-called union offi­ The depression added another Philadelphia since the war. The sea, except with very few com- cials of the old organization of scourge for the embattled sea­ seamen contributed much to the other record was set when 17,- I panies. men to contend with—the ccunwrecking of the union in the 000,000 gallons of oil arrived munists came on the scene. Be­ j Probably saddest of all was the 1921 strike., from the Middle East. It was tween the communists' propa­ the largest single day's importa­ I fact that the heads of the unions Shipping in those jiays, ganda, the shipowners' stooges tion by one company. Recipient I appeared- to be in no way con­ whether or not a man carried a andthe depression a seaman's was the Gulf .Oil Corporation. cerned with the seamen's prob­ book, was a messed-up affair. life was hell on earth. lems, as they were with the solid 4 4 4 In view of this history, it ig ownership of the three depart­ Government-owned vessels got their men through established and 1921, shipping was not too interesting to study those factors An electrically wound, chron­ ments. fink rirills on all coasts. Crews bad and seamen seemed fairly •which have made seafaring a re-, ometer not only regulates 570 BAD CONDITIONS for privatelyHjwned ships on the well satisfied. clocks aboard the' new British spectable profession, with good East and Gulf coasts were ship^ Despite the fact that the wage liner Caronia but also automatic­ But when the strike was lost, wage& and first-class Union con­ ally advances or retards them in scale was fair, it was not of ped directly from company ofr. the weaknesses in the bid ISU ditions and imsurpassed on-theconformance with longitudinal particular importance because too fices, from crimp halls and .vari­ became very evident and the spot representation. changes as the ship sails" east or much else was wrong. Living ous seamen's institutes. "Yeiy shipowners were quick to take (This is the first of two articles conditions aboard ship were very few men.were shipped-from the advantage of the situation. De­ of past %nd present waterfront west. poor. Blue linen, horse blank­ union halls. moralized and fearful of losing conditions. The second arti^ 4 4 4 Conditions on. the West Coast ets, tin and porcelain dishware what little^ security, they-had j the will appear in a forthcoming Among the ships planned unissue of the LOG.) •der the Maritime Commission and large foc'sles, without proper and the^Great Lakes-were much seamen; were easy- victims.- - - Shipping Was Heii On Earth In 'Good Old Days' �I Friday. January 21. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Faga Tmxieen Seamen Leave Their Marks - On Selves By HOMER (Red) SPURLOCK Tattooing is old. It is an art as old as rubbing two sticks to­ gether to make fire. It wiU sur­ vive any world-wide catastrophe save the atomic bomb, so strong is the urge in man for selfdecoration. Strangely enough, there, has been very little written about this ancient and honorable art, despite its great age, despite the fact that there are tens of thous­ ands of men and women in the world today carrying on their bodies the mark of the tattooer's needle. Tattooing was introduced into the United States by American sailors returning from long voy­ ages to Burma and India, al­ though in the Far East it had been used for centuries fo make caste marks and to identify a man with his occupation and a woman with hers. It created no little sensation when it was first brought into this country over a hundred TO A CHESTyeare ago, and many a hard-bitTrtt ten old shellback was compelled oeep* CRADit OP by his friends to divest himself of his shirt wherever ho may have been—^in a bar, or a street corner, or taking a quiet cup of or the Ordinary Seaman I sailed .frustrated spinsters from town to sack" before his own fireplace— to Chile with in '42 who showed town. Tlie best ink in the world for to reveal to his cronies the ex- life-like hinges at evei-y joint of tattooing comes from Germany ti'aordinary marks in. red, blue, his arms and legs. The crew of any SIU ship sail­ and Japan; the best designs from and green he carried on his arms ing the seas today can boast of the Orient. The giant squid sup­ and chest. its tattooed lads. Stars or ques­ plies the indelible dye from EVERYBODY DOES IT tion mai-ks tattooed on the lobes which the ink is produced. For The custom spread. Like Sir of the ears are common enough. that reason, all mariners should Walter Raleigh's pipe artd tobac­ The cock and pig designs tat­ take note and remember that co, it caught on and became tooed on the instep of either foot squids have a very important popular overnight, especially —^the old talismans against place in the industrial market of among that class of men who drowning—are seen every day. the world, even if they won't toiled on sailing vessels and .The words "hold fast" en­ look you in the eye, and travel along the-waterfronts of the At­ graved on the second joints of backwards instead of forwards. lantic Coast. the fingers of the hands don't SPOT DRAWINGS Pretty soon, the soldiers them- merit even a second glance. • selves took to tattooing and Many of these tattooes are The sketches which accompany spread it far into the hinterland traditional, of course, and have this article were both made on and along the. trails that opened interesting histories behind them. the spot, during the actual busi­ up the West to the settler. And For instance, the words I men­ ness of the tattooing. It is quite generally accepted dm-ing the Gay Nineties, certain tioned above, "hold fast", have that there are two qualities sentimental actresses and cabaret come down to us from the rough which a man should possess be­ damsels discovered the creamy days of sailing before the mast, fore he submits himself to the softness of the thigh and calf of­ when a sailor spent most of, his fered quite attractive sites on waking moments skirting along stinging of the bees hidden in which to inscribe a lover's name, the clews handling sail, when the needle: first of all, he should or a butterfly, or two red hearts just one slip—one lazy moment be sure he wants the design he pierced by the arrow of Cupid. on his part—might send him has chosen, for it will be with Even royalty and the philand­ plunging down to a watei-y him the rest of his life; and, sec­ ond, he must be able to stand a ering blue bloods of Old New. grave. England picked up the art, -and Those eight little letters on his many a fine gentleman has gone knuckles served him as a con­ to meet his Maker with inked stant remainder.of the split sec­ designs under his Irish linen ond tenuity of man's existance nightshirt. Booth, the man who on this eai-tli. ' shot Lincoln, was tattooed on the Who knows, maybe he felt right forearm. that, if fingers could read, then But it was the sailorman who said fingers would do very well kept the art alive and flourishing, to adhere to the suqcinct in­ and so it will always be. scription on their backs.. • His arms and torso have be­ CUT IT NEATLY come a colorful playground of his And so it goes. Your watchmany voyages to strange and farflung places. His body sports ond tenuity of man's existence such things as writhing snakes, perforation marks encircling his fire-breathing dragons, vessels neck and the rather terrifying under full sail, daggers dripping words imderneath: "cut on the blood, shapely maidens in the dotted line." costume of Eve, eagles, anchors, If he's a sailor, he can get ags, flowers, skulls, chains, and away with it. I remember being told about the grizzled old Bosun what have you. who rolled through life with a MONEY-SAVER large swallow tattooed in full Nor is there any poverty of flight across his forehead from invention among your seafaring temple to temple. man of yesterday and today. On I never met the man, but I the contrary, . often times the can well imagine the flurry of hundreds of standard designs to excitement this courageous char­ choose from will not satisfy him acter causes as he sat himself a whit, and he comes up-with' down to supper in a diner aboard something which he can call his one of our nation's crack cross­ very own. country trains. Witness the case of^ the Able You know the kind of train I Seaman who had a perfect set of mean, one of those that carry a blue socks tattooed upon-his feet, j cargo of bored business men and fair amount of pain—that kind to sob aloud; lesser men have of maddening and persistent pain fainted outright. I am not ex­ that sets the nervous system wild aggerating. Nothing carries a and runs up and down the gang­ man through the ordeal of hav­ lia setting fire to every single ing a large piece completed but thing it touches. pure guts. That, and the innate Luckily for both Murray and pride in his soul which stiffens Lincoln, they possessed to a fine him, makes him suffer most any­ thing rather than prove cowardly degree these two qualities. to the ring of his shipmates Brie-fly, a tattoo is put on in gathered round him. this manner: The customer picks But to get on with the tattoo— —from large posters hanging from the walls with literally hun­ with each inch or so of the draw­ dreds of colored drawings—a de­ ing, the tattoo artist dips his sign which interests him, and needle in the ink again, after then sits dov/n on a chair with having first wiped off the excess the artist facing him. We shall blood and ink which has marred say that he has chosen a large the pure line on the working sur­ black panther with bloody red face of the skin. claws, which he desires to have After the whole outline has done on the hairy part of his been accomplished, the artist be­ forearm. gins the "filling in" process, that Fii-st of all, the tattoer deftly is, working in the solid masses shaves the arm and rubs it in the design in black, red, and thinly with vaseline.' He then green inks. takes a celluloid stencil of the FIRST LOOK drawing and, dusting' it with lampblack, affixs it to the When the tattooer has finished smoothly shaven surface. his work, he treats the wound The stencil comes away leav­ with a sponge soaked in a ger­ ing in its wake a perfect outline micide solution. The wound-— of the desired tattoo. Next, giv­ for that is what it is, and should ing the courageous subject ample be treated as such—is then cov­ time to light his pipe or cigaret, ered with a light bandage. At this stage, the tattoo mark he takes the man's arm firmly by the wrist and rests it on his itself is rather a disappointing • thing to observe. The lines are knees. oozing drops of blood, the design Then he sets about his work. appears smeared, the ink has The point of the needle is dipped mingled with the vaseline form­ into a fluid solution of black ink ing ugly blots, and the whole and glycerine, and, the tatperformance seems to have been tooer, starting from the bottom a complete fiasco, and generally, of the drawing, begins his work. the subject wishes he had gone out and got drunk instead. IT SURE HURTS Actually, I have been informed, It is only after the tattoo has the needle does not penetrate lost its soreness, has "scabbed deeper than one thirty-second of off", has shed itself of super­ an inch into the epidermis. fluous skin and color, that the Frankly, I am skeptical of such true design asserts itself. Then, frivolous scientific measurement. the lines may be observed to be crisp and clear, the colors bright, My feelings during the time I and, the skin underneath, healthy had a nine-inch ^dragon put on and elastic again. my arm was something akin to that form of medieval torture, which plucked out the toenails The Editor thinks Brother of the poor unfortunate with redSpurlock's discourse should be hot pinchers. a source of enlightenment to art Buzz-buzz-buzzzz goes that lovers. He wonders if the es­ pesky little needle. The pain thetic value of the mastezinces, doubles, ti*ebles, stumbles over it­ which many seamen carry with self, intensifies, becomes ex­ them would not be better appre­ cruciating, unbearable. ciated through a public exhiStrong men have been known J tion. Not before July, though. 7?^TroOlN5- of TOMMY " CEACHtE" MURRAY PUEJTTO A»C6-. —lUustrations By Homer (Red) Spuxloefc �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday. January 21. 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief B O S T O — Chairman, E. Bayne. 13; Recording Secretary. R. J. Lee. 47958; Reading Clerk. E. B. Tilley. 75. A&G Shipping From Dot. 29 To Jan. 12 PORT DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWD3. REG. REG. TOTAL DECK SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED SHIPPED SAVANNAH — Chairman, E. M. Bryant. 25806; Recording Secretary and Reading Clerk, A. C. Beck, 34786. SHIPPED TOTAL Reading of previous Savannah minutes. Secretary - Treasurer's (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) Boston report x-ead and accepted. Agent • 186 558 178 194 136 117 124 377 Drawdy i-eported that shipping in New York 35 24 26 85 17 14 13 Philadelphia 44 J)ast week had been pretty good 78 63 117, 258 115 99 58' Baltimore !. 272 for port this size. Three vessels 23 33 27 83 23 12 Norfolk: 12 47 are expectbd in during the week • (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) Savannah ahead. Minutes qf previous meet­ 36 36 23 95 12 12 9 33 ings of other Branches, read and Tampa 68 54 67 189 23 31 Mobile 32 86 accepted. Communication from 89 74 104 267 106 79 132 New Ox-leans 317 Brother Matthews dealing with 41 34 103 28 65 52 47 1'64 assessment and the procedure for" Galveston 37 38 17 92' 63 68 66 West Coast Ports 197 taking a book out of retirement (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) San Juan read and accepted. One minute 634 555 541 1,730 560 493 1,537 of silence in memory of departed GRAND TOTAL 484 Brotheis. Trial committee was elected to hear charges against Seafarers' fight against the plan for publication. Agent Rentz re­ plan had been postposed for one member accused of not standing to abandon" the 50 percent piovi- ported on progress of Union's month as a result of the pressure relief fireman's job for which he sion governing Marshall Plan fight against Hoffman plan. He brought by the SIU and the rest was paid. Under Good and Wel­ bulk cargo shipments. The beef is scheduled to speak on radio of "the maritime industry. He fare various subjects of Union is by no means over, he added, Sunday, Jan. 16 at 7:05 p.m. reported there was a possibility interest were discussed, among and urged all hands to write to along with representative of that some companies will charter them: minimum time on i-elief their Congressmen advising that MM&P to discuss dangers to Liberties from Maritime Commis­ job, permitmen attending meet­ the plan be dropped. He in­ American shipping industry in sion for Army cargoes. Shipping, ings, keeping the Hall clean and formed members that data on the ECA proposal. He added that he said, looks pretty good for the having a permanent Patrolman in ships scheduled to ai-rive in this the response to the SIU protests coming two weeks. Agent con­ Savannah. Trial Committee find­ port would be posted on bulletin have been very favorable. Patrol­ cluded his report by asking all ings read and accepted. board. Patrolman's and Dis­ men's and Dispatcher's reports Brothers who have baggage held 4. 4. 4, Greenbaum and J. H. Pens wick. patcher's reports accepted. Oath accepted., Hospital committee re­ in the Hall for more than a year, NEW YORK—Chairman, LindVoted to contact Mobile Agent of Obligation administered to ported. Tallying Coimnittee to call for same. He added that sey Williams. 21550; Recording on date of sailing of an Alcoa four men. One minute of sil­ elected. One minute of silence in in future all baggage will be ship because of transportation ence in memorj' of departed memoiy of departed Brothers. dated so that time limitation can Secretary. Freddie Stewart, 4935; rule. Under Good and Welfare, Brother^. Under Good and Wel­ Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. be placed in effect. Members Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, the Agent discussed the Cities fare, there was discussion of the with 350 members pi-esent. elected to serve on Tallying 164. Service campaign. Adjourned at duties of the various ratings Committee are Louis Neira, El­ 4. £ if 7:45 p.m. with 7.5 bookmen pres­ aboard ship and of the obliga­ mer Bailey, M. J. Blanton, Minutes of previous meetings NORFOLK—Chairman, James ent. tions members had to Union. Charles Stringfellow, John Mor­ in this and other Branches lead Boyles, 34587; Recording Secre- rison, and Arvel Beaidon. Meet­ and accepted. Secretary-Treas5. 5. 4. 4^ 4 i lary James Baker, 44348; Read­ ui'ex-'s report read and accepted. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, ing Clerk, Kenneth Rice, 48561. ing adjourned at 8:10 P. M., with Port Agent discussed the status 300 members present. E. Sheppard, 203; Recording Sec­ Don Hall 43372; Recording Secre­ of shipping as it affected New if if if retary, Henry Gerdes, 23362; tary, G. H. Seeburger, 6932; Other Branch minutes read and TAMPA — Chairman, C. Star­ Yoi'k. He pointed out that the Reading Clerk. Jack Parker, Reading Clerk. W. Gardner, accepted. Communications read tugboat situation which threat­ and accepted: 1) Letter from ling, 6920; Recording Secretary. ened at one point to develop in­ 27693. 42941. Governor Tuck advising Agent R. H. Hall, 26060; Reading Clerk, to a strike i-esulted in sevex-al New Orleans and othei' Branch Minutes of other Branch meet­ that his is dispatching a labor C. Lee, 70. • operators diverting their ships to minutes heard and accepted, ex­ ings read and accepted. Patrol­ representative from his office to Minutes of previous meeting other ports. Elections wei-e held cept that part of Savannah min­ man gave Agent's report, which confer with him: 2) Letter from read and accepted. Read minutes for six-man committee to serve ' utes calling for extension of ship­ Matthews on retired books. in other Branches. Agent re­ as General Tallying Committee. ping,, cards. New Orleans finan­ Agent reported on business of ported on status of shipping. He Elected wex-e Sam Luttrell, Mil­ cial report accepted, as were the Port in past two weeks. He in­ commented on fine way in which ton Williams, Pete Larsen, Matt Secretary-Treasurer's and Head­ formed membership that AFL men on SS Florida have been Fields, Ed .Mooney and D. Mease. quarters' reports. Agent reported committee out of Washington manning the ship. There are The committee was instructed to business of Port in good shape. was conducting a statewide reg­ rarely any beefs on this vessel. prepai-e a report .immediately Shipping was pretty good, he was accepted. Election of Tally­ istration progrkm with a view to Agent's and Secretary-Treasurer's upon completion of the vote said, and would continue that ing Committee, with following getting all organized labor to way for a while. Practice of inen being accepted: John Brady, vote out of office phony politi­ reports accepted. • Members stood count to be px-esented to the leaving the Cavalier and the Cor­ Charles Palmer, Casimir Szyman- cians who had passed anti-labor for one minutes out of respect to membership. One minute of sair in Mobile and rejoining in j ski, William Lord and George laws. Following were elected as memory of departed Brothers. silence in memory of departed Under Good and Welfare, several Brbthexs. Under Good and Wei- • New Orleans was denounced by: Seeburger. Motion carried to Tallying Committee for port: Brothei-s took the deck and there fax-e several members took the . Agent, who said replacements accept Secretary-Treasurer's fi­ Brothers Wynn, Rice, Boyles; was considerable discussion on a floor and nxade corxstructive sugwould be shipped. Agent's report nancial report and report to the Baker, O'Neal and Eddins. Un­ variety of subjects, all pertinent gestibns iix the interest of the accepted. Patrolmen's and Dis­ membership. Under Good and der Good and . Welfare sevei-al general welfare. « patcher's reports heard and ac­ Welfare thei'e was discussion on members spoke on conditions to the welfare of the Seafarers. shipping. A collection was taken cepted. SUP, Lakes and special prevailing in the maritime indus­ minutes filed. Ships' minutes up for the annual March of try. Meeting adjoui'ned with 225 Dimes campaign in behalf of members present. children stricken with infantile if % if paralysis. Agent was instructed (Continued from Page 1) American vessels at market rates MOBILE — Chairman, Oscar now reads j that he need not use for American vessels. There to send proceeds to campaign headquarters. One minute of Stevens, 115; Recording Secre­ American ships unless they are would be no exceptions unless silence in memory of departed tary, James L. CarrolL 14; Read­ "available • at market xates,'' in- the' Maritime Commission were dispatched to LOG. Four men Brothers. Meetirrg adjourned at ing Clerk. Harold J. Fischer, 59. terpreting "market rates" to able to cextify absolutely that Obligated. Minute of silence for 7:50 .p.m. with 179 members in mean world rates not American Amexdcan ships were not avail- >. Minutes of previous Port meet­ departed Brothers. Voted to attendance. rates. r iable at American rates. Neither . ing read and accepted. Motions check Alcoa ships for stores and At present, world txamp xates Hoffman nor any other admitiif if i carried to read only new busi­ slopchest. Meeting adjourned at BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ ness of the various Port meet­ on bulk cargoes are about two istrator would be making policy 8:20 p.m. with, 320 bookmen liam Renlz, 26445;> Recording ings. Secretary-Treasurer's fbiah- dollars a ton below American decisions on the issue. ' present. Hoffman covex-ed up his con­ Secretary, Ben Lawson, 894; cial report read ^and accepted. rates. However, several com­ % % if Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury, Motion carried to accept tele- mentators have pointed out that sternation at the uproar his origthe U. S. Government, which mal order had cxaated by issuGALVESTON—Chairman, Ray 4683. pays for the Marshall Plan, in- ing a statement to the effect that Sweeney, 20; Recording SecreMotion carried to suspend reg­ eluding all shipping, recaptures the amount of coal needed for lary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ ular order of business and deal much of the extra freight paid France alone this winter would ing Clerk, Jack Kelly, 10. with obligations and charges. Six American companies through be so great that .he would have Minutes of previous meetings men took the Union Oath of taxes and charter hire, items to use American ships until at in other Branches read and ac­ Obligation. Charges against mem­ gram from Headquarters regard­ which do not appear on ECA least April. cepted. Patrolman'Morrison made ber accused of conduct unbecom­ ing election of ballot-tallying books. Hoffman seems to fear Seafarers were advised this report, in absence of Agent, who ing a Union member read to committee, and to concur with some land of legal retribution if week not to let their Senators was in Orange City paying off membership. Membership voted ^ recommendation that report of he uses American money to pay and Representativds in Washing­ the Ponce de Leon. He reported to dismiss charges. Minutes of j Tallying Committee be foi^arded for American ships. ton forget that at least 50 per­ the beach v/as being cleared of previous meetings in this and, to Headquarters comniittee upon Judge Bland asked for a law cent, or perhaps more, of all forbookmen and that, if shipping other Branches read and ac­ completion of vote count. Agent which would state bluntly that a aid cargoes should continue ' continued, the port of Galveston cepted. Secretary-Treasurer's re­ Tanner spoke on developments mxnimum of 50 percent of all could be considered a good ship­ port read and accepted. Motion|in the ECA plan to halt shipping goods shipped under the Mar­ to go ixj American ships. April, ping port again. He also com­ carried to forward all ship's min-{bulk cargoes to Marshall Plan shall Plan and under any • other they were reminded, was not far mented on the progress of the utes to the editor of the LOG countries in American-ships. The i foreign aid plan be shipped in off. •..... Voted non-concurrence with that part of Savannah minutes pertaining to extending shipping cards. ' Moved to accept New Business of reports of meetings in all other Branches. Great Lakes minutes accepted for filing. Reports of Agent, Patrolman and Dispatcher heard and accepted. Secretary-Treasurer's and Head­ quarters' reports heard and ac­ cepted. Communication from Secretary-Treasurer on Tallying Committee accepted, and it was moved, seconded and carried to elect a Tallying Committee to count local votes in general elec­ tion. Elected by acclaim were J. Murphy, S. Greendridge, M. J. Hitchcock, D. A. White, J. G. Hoffman Postpones 'Plan' Again �y Page Fifteen TUB SEAFARERS t^O G Fxldar, Jaauuy 21/ 19i8 oaus Aitions In Hoffman Beef Typita! Vf Labor Support To SIU In the fight to keep at least tails of their support will be those who had responded by January 18 were the following: ' half of the bulk cargoes and related. other classes of cargoes under In a letter to SIU Headquar­ Sen. Edward J. Thye (R.^' the Marshall Plan, the SIU, A&G ters, the OEIU president declared Minn.); Rep. James G. Polk (D., ^ ^ ^ ^ , that his union was "pleased Ohio); Rep. John McSweeney District, has received the warm ^ honored by the opportunity (D., Ohio); Rep. Charles E. Ben-, support of hundreds of interna-1 to join with your great organi- nett (D., Fla.); Sen. Russell B. THE SET OF THE SAILS, by men's union. He writes that he tional and local unions. Most of zation" in the battle. "We know Long (D., La.); Rep. Hale Boggs Alan VUUers; Scribners, 292 was paid too much money and these unions have turned over what a splendid job your great (D., La.); Rep. Thcr C. ToUeffed t<k> well for doing next to to Headquarters ~ reports of the organization has done to im­ son (R., Wash.). pages; $3.75. Rep. Ernest K. Bramblett (B.^ This is the autobiography of no work at all. But this is the steps they have taken, and SIU prove the working conditions of a man who can call himself a jaundiced view of a sailing ship officials have been quick to ex­ American seafarers and we stand Calif.); Rep. John Sparkman "Cape Horn seaman." An Aus­ man. Villiers betrays no anti­ press their gratitude to those with you four-square in your (D,, Ala.); Rep. Harold C. Hagen; who have rallied to the seamen's determined efforts to prevent (R., Minn.); Rep. Edward A. tralian still on the sunny side union bias otherwise. He bewails the low wages paid cause. this undermining of your condi­ Garmatz (D., Md.); Rep. Thurof 50, Villiers was fascinated by on the Limejuicers"Tind Finns— tions," Hutchings wrote in his man C. Crook (D., Ind.); R^.; Tsrpical of the labor activity sailing ships as a-boy, and first not to mention the Arabian letter. Schuyler Otis Bland (D., Va.);-. in the Marshall Plan Beef is the took to the sea right after World dhows—in which he sailed from Rep. John H. Marsalis (D., caijipaign undertaken by the In the OEIU's protest to Sen­ War I. He has sailed intermittently time to time, and he pays touch­ Office Employes International ators and Congressmen, Hutch­ Colo.); Rep. Compton 1. White (D., Idaho), ever since and has rounded the ing tribute to his father who was Union. When the OEIU's inter­ ings said: national president, Paul R. "On behalf of the Office Em­ Rep. Frank W. Boykin (D., Horn under canvas at least four an Australian labor leader. times, sailing both in the foc'sle When he wasn't sailing, Vil- Hutchings, learned the facts of ployes International Union of the Ala.); Rep. Wayne L. Hays (D.,iers put in his time newspaper- the situation he immediately American Federation of Labor Ohio); Rep. Dayton E. Philipsi and topside. ing—starting on a paper in Ho- sent notes of protest to every Villiers is scornful of steam, and its 200 local unions located (R., Term.); Rep. Leonard Irv­ bart, Tasmania—and at various member of the Senate and the in practically every state, we de­ ing (D., Mo.); Rep. M. G. Bum' and mourns the fact that the day of the square-rigged ship is other journalistic and literary House of Representatives. sire to join with the American side (D., W. Va.); and Rep done. Seafarers, who should en­ pursuits. Then he took a further step. Federation of Labor and its var­ Hamilton C. Jones (D., N.C.). joy the book otherwise, can be At one point he went to the He wrote to every one of his ious other affiliates in urging The Senators and Congress­ expected to disagree with his Antarctic on a steam whaler, Union's 200 locals scattered you to use your good influence men replying to the OEIU's pro­ reflections on a trip as AB from and from this adventure came across the nation, urging mem­ to see that Administrator Paul test expressed their indignation Australia to England and back— his first book. But always he bers of each to write their Sen­ G. Hoffman of the Economic Co­ at the Hoffman proposal and in­ by way of Good Hope—in an returned to his first love, the ators and Congressmen, as well operation Administration adheres dicated their support of the po­ square-rigger. Australian steamer. as ECA Administrator Paul G. to the original intent of the Mar­ sition taken by the SIU and the Villiers shipped AB on the When the sailing ship had Hoffman, denouncing the let­ shall Plan which called for whole body of organized labor. voyage, and at the time was a brief revival in Jhe Australian ter's proposal to scuttle the U.S. handling at least 50 percent of STILL COMING member of the Australian sea- grain trade 20 years ago, imder merchant fleet. the bulk cargoes on American the Finnish and. other Scandin ships manned by American sea­ As the LOG went to press, avian flags, Villiers was an ac­ Numerous international unions men. more letters were being received' tive participant—owning a piece have taken similar action, and at OEIU headquarters and in the! in future issues of the LOG deof his own ship for a while. CORDIAL REPLIES offices of the hundreds of other Later he owned the famed "If Mr. Hoffman's new direc­ unions whose members have' SIU, A&G District Joseph Conrad, taking her tive is put into effect it will re­ joined the fight. BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St, around the Horn, of comse. (Tlus act to the detriment of thousands These unions are acting in ac­ • William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 trim little vessel can now. be of skilled American seamen who cord with the trade union prinPAUL HUPFER BOSTON 276 State St. seen at the marine museum in will be thrown into the ciples to which they are pledged. E. B, Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Mystic, Connecticut, near New Contact Margie at 1485 2nd of the unemployed . . . ranks Your Many of them, including the Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 London.) Avenue by mail, or call RE 4- prompt cooperation in seeing to OEIU, can easily recall many GALVESTON 308 23rd St. During World War II, Villiers 9455. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 it that the original intent of occasions on which the Seafarers of LCIs as MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. commanded a fleet Congress in regard to the hand­ stood beside them in their own Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 an officer in the British Navy. ling of Marshall Plan cargoes beefs. ROBERT PHILLIPS would NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. However, he probably is carried out will be greatly In just the last couple of Magnolia 6112-6113 have preferred wind - driven Get in touch with Scotty Val- appreciated." E. Shelkpard, Agent years, white-capped members of 51 Beaver St. ships. NEW YORK lelunga, 30 Cornelia Street, New Senators and Congressmen re­ the SIU have lent a hand to HAnover 2-2784 Joe Algina, Agent Villiers contends that there is York. plied as cordially to the OEIU Bakers, Restaurant Workers, Hat ..127-129 Bank St. a place even now for the sailing NORFOLK XXX Shipyard Workers, Phone 4-1083 as they have to the Seafarers Workers, Ben Rees, Agent ship, especially in the bulk Longshoremen, Jewelry Work­ and to other Unions. Among PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. trades. He maintains that the ANYONE S. LAMEGO Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 ers, Farm Workers, Teamsters, loss in. time would be more than Contact your wife at 151 Re­ SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Garment Workers, Retail Clerks, compensated by the saving ih treat Avenue, Hartford, Connec­ Frenchy Miehelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Taxi Drivers, Financial Em­ bimkers. Perhaps he's right. ticut. SAN JUAN, P.R....252 Ponce de Leon ployes, Office Workers and a At any rate. Seafarers will Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5896 XXX host of others. (Office Workers FRANK COTELLIS SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. find Villiers' book rewarding, and Financial Workers belonged SAMUEL C. HIDGINS GEORGE MEANEY Jrm Drawily, Agent Phone 3-1728 and will wish that he had gone to the OEIU.) These unions have TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. into more detail about his Cape Call at the LOG office. We Overtime pay .for painting on been as quick to speak up for R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Horn passages. liave a letter for jnqu. the Steel Designer has been ap­ the SIU as the SIU has always WILMINGTON, Calif., 227"/, Avalon Blvd. XXX proved and checks are being been to help fellow unions in Terminal 4-2874 mailed to you. HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. their legitimate economic beefs. RICHARD L. WILSON HAnover 2-2784 Get in touch with your local GEORGE RICKLI SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Get in touch with Joe Volpian draft board. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION at headquarters in New York re­ XXX Lindsey Williams The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ garding a very important matter. JAMES WILLIAM OVERTON ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS farers International Union is available to all members who wish 5. $ t Get in touch with your local to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler B. TAFLEWrrZ Joseph Volpian their families and themselves when ashore". If you desire to have Check your book with Head­ draft board. XXX the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every quarters, 6th Floor, 51 Beaver SUP SIU branch for this purpose. Street, New York. HOGARTH AYRES HONOLULU. 16 Merchant St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Communicate with J. A. MerPhone 5-8777 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, . WILLIAM NORRIS PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. rell, Paramount Advertising and which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Your seaman's papers, left Beacon 4336 Printing Co., 1401 Northeast Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. RICHMOND, Calif. ' 257 Sth St. aboard the SS Irvin Cobb', are Phone 2599 being held for you at the fourth Holman St., Portland 11, Ore. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. XXX PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION floor baggage room, 51 Beaver Douglas 2-8363 JAMES BERNARD WILSON SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. St., New York City. To the Editor: Main 0290 - 4. t. % Write to your mothejr, Mrs. WILMLNGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. SS CLYDE L. SEAVEY Rosa Lee Wilson, 802 Hogan St., I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 Crewmembers who were Starkville, Miss. address below: aboard this Isthmian ship on XXX Canadian District Voyage No. 13, from May 25 to JOHN WEIR MONTREAL.. 1227 Philips Square Sept. J25, .1948, are requested, to Name . * ~ Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 get in touch with William Olyn- Your wife requests that you PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Street Address Phone North 1229 yk. Shamrock Hotel, 635 E. write to her as soon as possible. Address: 307 East 23 St., New PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Hastings, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 5591 York City, Apt. 2-b, City Zone State TORONTO ...lllA Jarvis Street RODG^ERS toiler) XXX Elgin 5719 Your gear was found , aboard VICTORIA, B. C. .,..602 Houghton St. Signed ALVIN L. HERRELL Empire 4631 the SS... Hilton, Bull Lines. You Your wife asks that you get VANCOUVER... V .. .565 Hamilton St. may call for it at the New York Book No. PaclAc 7824 Hall, 51 Beaver St., New York in touch with her at 3004 Cenjtral Ave., Apt. 2, Tainpa, Fla. City. SlU HALLS PERSONALS mmrm NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members �I 'Frfdai^ ^J'atiua^ 2.1/194? THE S E AF A RERS LOG Page Sixieen amSSFR YIC£TAMK£RMtM: Here is qour 21' I JULY. 1?*^ • Sfflfarcrs ' ., SEPTBosun •" ^ipet - Cbief cook chief CooK 259. $180.0<S 214.50 214.50 250.50 $290.00 220.00 • 220.00 " 265.00 ;. CbWjCook, 2591« 205.00 •• 245.00 245.00 W cook . •• • fxm-' 200.50 '.•$28 ^-^5! putopt^.^ ••' p I am • i- •• /o«e Rogers, Geo n ^orrare n mT Gaw^o';;' ^^«=San ^^-okonski. (No CM"8'^ $25 6-'® 219.50 259.50 589.00 219.50 259.50 250.50 579.50 • ;^295.0b ••• 225.50 '• 243.50 ;• 196.00 - ' 225.50 220.00 • 26T-00 190.00 lyu.v- I Messman •.••- omesss^ \P^SYCr>, "rS... '• ' . u get hey ratings through t- ??»• y;;,- '%• •I fe: VAfllVlflfl ANDNOW... ijouKi^eiiouSe-R&ire»?iploc|eK;u>lio J',lis.'': (jDOKKiee aboc/f* qour wapee, overl'iMie«oonditions^ securi'ki, ofFers c|ou onofher S\G D^L- CTMA... Which was organized in a lawyer's office with company backing and control. Which has a constitution which leaves control in the company lawyer's lap — with no grievance machinery—no membership control—NOTHING r-fn-..- m[ mYOU... YOTi siui • '•-T- •• � 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 January 21, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOFFMAN DELAYS 'PLAN' AGAIN EFFECTIVE DATE POSTPONED TO APRIL 1,AS SIU PROTESTS GET COUNTRY-WIDE BACKING CTMA LAWYER SHOWS STOOGE ROLE,URGES CREWS TO VOTE FOR COMPANY A&G ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED RESULTS OF A&G DISTRICT ELECTION CAPABLE SIU CREWMEN HIGHLIGHT WEEK'S PAYOFF IN PHILADELPHIA FRISCO BOOMS;NEW HALL OPENED IN TACOMA,WASH. BALTIMORE EXPECTS EARLY SHIPPING UPSWING PORT MOBILE EXPECTS SHIPPINH TO IMPROVE PUERTO RICO AWAITS SUGAR SEASON TO BRING SPURT JOB-HUNGRY ENGINEERS LOOKING FOR THE SIU'S ELECTRICIAN JOBS BRINGING FEUDS ABOARD SHIPP WILL DISRUPT TAMPA SHIPPING MATHCHES WEATHER SHIPPING PICKS UP IN GALVESTON FRAZZLED ROSS CREWMAN CONDEMN COMPANIES' USE HIRED PLANES ROSS CREWMEMBER CONDEMN USE IF CHARTERED PLANES MORE UNIONS JOIN SIU IN FIGHT ON ECA CUT CONGRESSMEN,SENATORS PLEDGE SUPPORT LABOR SOLIDLY BEHIND SIU INN ECA FIGHT SHIPPING WAS HELL ON EARTH IN 'GOOD OLD DAYS' SEAMEN LEAVE THEIT MARKS- ON SELVES OEIU'S ACTIONS IN HOFFMAN BEEF TYPICAL OF LABOR SUPPORT TO SIU Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/21/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 3 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/98fa9c26e337c62ef5787ac53d244d7e.PDF b1830a6091e5a0de674714275b301303 PDF Text Text 50% BILL BEFORE HOUSE GROUP Bland-Magnuson Bill Bue For Early Consideration By Merchant Marine Body The Merchant Marine Committee of the House Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA of Representatives is expected to take action with­ in a few days on the Bland-Magnuson Bill guaran­ NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1949 No. 4 teeing absolutely that at least 50 percent of all VOL. XI Nominations For Delegates To Convention Nominations for delegates to represent the Atlantic & Gulf District at the biennial conven­ tion of the SIU of NA, to be held in Baltimore in late March, were opened " at membership meetings held on January' 26. In telegrams dispatched to all A&G port agents, the SecretaryTreasurer opened a two-week nominating period for men to fill the six convention posts as representatives of the A&G. Any member may place his own name in nomination, if he has the necessary qualifications. At the closing of nominations on February 8, balloting will be­ gin and will continue for 30 days. Qualifications necessary to serve as a delegate are the same as those needed to stand for election to Union office. The qualifications stipulate that a delegate be a citizen of the United States; a full bookmember of the A&G District and in good standing for two years; have three years of seatime in any of three departments, and not have misconducted him­ self previously while employed as an officer of the Union. Further, he must show four months discharges for the cur­ rent 12-month period, unless he has held office for four months during the period. Nominations are to be ad­ dressed to the Secretary-Treas­ urer, SIU A&G Headquarters, 51 Beaver Street, New York. Marshall Plan and any other foreign aid cargoes must move in American ships. • The bill was written and in­ troduced into the House by Rep­ resentative Schuyler Otis Bland (D., Va.) chairman of the Mer­ chant Marine Committee. Serv ator Wan-en G. Magnuson (D^ "Wash.), sponsor of the bill in the upper chamber, sat with the House body during hearings at which witness after witness from all sections of the maritime in­ dustry denounced EGA Adminis­ trator Paul G, Hoffman's propos­ al to take advantage of a loop­ hole in the present 50 percent rule and assign all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes to foreign ships. Senator Magnuson, speaking as a member of the Senate Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Committee, said that he hoped a Senate hearing on the biU would not be necessax-y. Veteran Wash­ ington observei's were of the opinion that the bill would be passed by both houses of Con­ gress with little opposition. Con­ fidence in this prophecy was but­ tressed by the more than 30C letters received at SIU, A&G District, Headquarters from Sen­ ators and Representatives endors­ ing the Union's opposition to the Hoffman proposal. Senator Magnuson introduced the bill into the upper Chamber by citing the editorial, "The Facts, Mr. Hoffman," from the LOG of January along with ar­ ticles from two other papers. The bill as it now stands would leave neither Paul G. Hoffman nor any other foreign aid ad­ ministrator a loophole on the shipping question. Its most es­ sential sentence reads as follows: "Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representa(Continued on Page 11) Crew Turns CTMA Meeting Into SIU Rally With the voting date for the jing was. to elect CTMA officers ermen—all who were not on "The crewman pointed out why other things to Cities Service watch were present at the meet­ the CTMA was. not a i-eal union, seamen, who ai-e now picked for collective bargaining election from among the crew. ing. "In spite of Mr. -r—'s boast that' it was just a tool of the their jobs in a secorxd-rate shape aboai-d Cities Service tankei's that he believed at least 50 per­ "The crewmembers were in­ company used in the interest of up in 70 Pine Street. expected to be set at any mo­ cent of the crew was really proterested in what new stall or the cornpany and against the 'This meeting, in effect, was: ment, the situation is becoming CTMA, he could not get anyone dodge the company had up its crewmembers. He showed that turned into an SIU rally and the more and more desperate for to run for chairman or record­ sleeve. Mr. —— lost no time. Cities Sei'vice was only now des- CTMA 'leader' was put on the the company lawyer-sponsored ing secretary. No one volun- He first let go with a danderous pei-ately forming its company defensive. When crewmembers 's series of remai'ks against the union because the SIU had then started questioning him, he Cities Service Tanker Men's As­ teei-ed even after Mr. cajolings. Finally, upon Mr. SIU and the SEAFARERS LOG, px'oved itself and won the fii'st made excuses of only being em­ sociation. 's direct requests addressed making a lot of high-sounding elections, held last winter, aboard ployed for seven months and, Cities Service seamen ai-e dem­ to the four or five company men accusations. Cities Service ships. therefore, he didn't know every­ onstrating that they are keenly aboai-d he got some amazing "After he finished spewing "He also told the meeting that thing about the situation. aware that CTMA is a phony replies. forth a lot of false hokum Cities Service was only doing "With the election ox-dei-ed and puppet organization. A sample "One of these men complained against the union, he proceeded what Esso had done years ago to the date for the voting to begin of the sentiment prevailing he couldn't hear well enough. to sing the praises of the CTMA keep the union out, by raising soon to be set, the company aboard the company's ships is Another insisted his eyesight was as the saviour of Cities Service the base pay aijd give more, vaca­ lawy^ who invented CTMA revealed in the following letter too bad. A third sputtered he seamen. Then he read a petition tion time, but wiping out over­ must see the handwriting on the received by the SIU from crew- was too young and inexperienc­ he had typed up to-be sent to time and the seamen's freedom wall. Even though the cour­ members of a vQities Service ed. The fourth man said he all ships, urging all crewmen at the same time. This^ ci'ew- ageous crewmember who ad­ tanker, which for obvious x-ea- couldn't write very well. to sign it. The purpose was to member, incidentally, knew what dressed the meeting was squeezed sons must be nameless: "So, to keep the meeting go­ get CTMA on the ballot and to he was talking about as he had off the ship for the remarks he "On Jan. 15, 1949, at 7:30 p.m., ing, Mr. himself took over halt the scheduled election. sailed aboard Esso tankers. made, the outcome for which Mr. —, one of the lead­ the chairmanship and secretary "When Mr. ------ had fin­ "The crewmember concluded Cities Service ^eamen have been ing figures (and one of the very job, too. Since it is so close to ished, one of tlie crewmen de­ his remarks by showing the ad­ waiting is certain. They wUl in­ few) in the Cities Service com­ the time for the actual voting cided to answer Mr. - — - - - vantages of the SIU over CTMA sist upon, and get, tlxe Union pany union (CTMA) drive called in the NLRB election-^and the and set the i-ecord .straight since because it would bring better seciurity, wages and conditions a shipboard meeting to order. end of the SIU's struggle for a the elections will be held very wages and conditions, democracy, that go with a full book in the The alleged purpose of the meet- contract for Cities Service tank- soon. the I'otai'y hiring hall, among SIU." �Page Two THE SM AF AREK$ tOG Fridsr. Jaauazy 28, 190 ] 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 Our Shrinking Fleet The American merchant marine is still the world's largest, but it won't be for long if the present trend con­ tinues. Even reinforcement of the 50 percent rule on foreign aid cargoes will be a negative victory for the maritime industry unless a more positive, more progressive program than has yet been proposed by anyone is laid down. For one reason or another, the United States forgets all about its merchant marine between world emergencies. Ships are laid up to rot in the back-water boneyards and ' skilled seamen drift iijland to the farms and factories. Then comes an emergency. Furious indeed is the subsequent activity in maritime. Millions and then more millions are appropriated to build ships and train men for the sea. We ourselves remember how it was in World War II because we were there. Ships were launched a few days after their keels were laid. The publicity men and feature writers- hailed American seamen as "heroes in dungar«es" who delivered the goods. The flash-bulbs went off, the movie cameras ground -away—and American seamen in American ships did deliver the goods all over the globe. In a way it was magnificent. The merchant marine was not going to be forgotten, people said. The nation that could build 6,000 ships in a hurry and rise to clear domination of ocean commerce :would not yield its position. The future was a beautiful thing to contemplate, although nobody expected the frantic wartime boom to continue. , What has happened hasn't looked much like the shining picture that was painted, however. The rainbow tints have been blotted out. Here are a few of the facts: As of January 1, the active American merchant ma­ rine consisted of about 1,670 ships of 1,000 gross tons These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, or more. Of these, 1,216 were owned by private com­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging panies. The balance were Maritime Commission ships un­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by der charter to private operators. writing them. To be sure, 1,670 ships are a lot of ships. But they A. KASTINA are not so many when the trend is considered. Go back BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. LAWSON . COLEMAN a year. On January 1, 1948, there were only 1,003 private­ GEO. C. VIKIN FRANK ALASAVICH ly owned ships. But the increase in this category is en­ VIC MILAZZO C. LAWSON couraging only until the figures reveal that on January JOSEPH E. GALLANT J. MALINOWSKI 1, 1948, there were 1,128 government ships under charter. ERNEST HUDSON 4" 4" 4' SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. 4. 4. ' i In other words, a year ago the active American merchant M. BLUM fleet consisted of 2,131 vessels. Since then 461 ships have BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. R. FREY W. FRANQUIZ gone to the boneyard. J. B. PURVIS L. C. COLE Meanwhile, the foreign fleets have been on the in­ J. A. CARROLL A. C. McALPIN crease. The United States stopped foreign sales in March T. THOMAS R. C. SHEDD ;i948, but not until title to 1,112 ships had been passed R. POSTON W. F. PANEWICZ J. CARENDER to foreign operators. Of those 1,112, 218 went to Britain, L. SWOBODA G. PAGANO T. C. MUSGROVE 152 to Panama, 122 to Italy, 107 to Greece, 102 to O. HARDEN R, E. PIERCE Norway and 98 to France. In addition, European shipyards H. GJEDRE S. J. KASMIRSKI have been and still are going great guns. T. MASTANUNO E. G. BREWER The merchant marine is a vital arm of the national S. WILSON HUGH THOMAS defense. It should be powerful enough to assume its re­ D. MCCARTHY 4 4 4 R. WEIKEL NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL sponsibilities at any time. W. ROBERTS S. C. FOREMAN To insure the strength of the merchant marine, we R. COOTE A. N. LIPARI should be certain that 50 percent, perhaps 60 or 70 per­ P. BUSH HARRY J. CRONIN cent, of our foreign trade moves in American ships. We C. SIMMONS J. DENNIS should be certain that sufficient Arnerican passenger ships, J. PUZALEWSKI F. L. SCHUQUE E. SOTO our most woeful weakness today, are available to carry R. MOACK G. CARROLL B. IVIALDONADO "the greater part of our ocean passenger traffic. We should J. McFARLIN G. ROTZ have a ship-building program sufficiently large to meet F. CHRISTY O; HOWELL our future needs. And we should have a Union-conducted V. LYNCH - - - . V. P. SALLINGS H. C. MURPHY training program to teach the young men entering the E. KING E.-LAWSON A. WARD industry to work the ships. J. BOURGEOIS C. MEHL It is up to the maritime Unions to take the lead. J. MARTINEZ G. MALONEY iThere is no time to lose. A. FASE" P. BIVINS Men Now h Hie Morme Hespitab 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 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.) IJ. IT JT.HIK. W. FERNHOUT D. BUSSO B. W. BIGGS H. SWANN S. LE BLANC D. MC KINNIE G. MESHOVER W. GARDNER A. BLAIS E. DEAN D. FOICA J. YOUNG 4 4 4 MOBILE HOSPITAL E. A. McGUFFEY W. O. WILLIAMS M. CARDONA W. ROSS P. HENDERSON E. LEARY J. GREY J. C. WECK : X t- I. SMITH W. C. BOYD 4 4 4 GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. GIVENS W. WESTCOTT D. HUTCmNGS ', J. J. O'CONNOR S. R. PARIS M. FOSTER --'•/-'•p. M. MAYNARD 1' �mm Friday, January 28;^ ld49 f H Page Three SEAFARiSRS LQ G Snug Harbor Takes Oldtimers' Incomes Old Captain Robert Randall, and other payments they may them by the Governor... with­ whose will established Sailor receive in the future. out expecting or claiming any Snug Harbor in 1801, would bel­ Just to cinch the deal the reward or remuneration." low with rage if he were around oldtimers who acquire - any While in the home the oldtoday to see what the Snug money or property—^through in­ :timer will be paid from his own Harbor trustees are doing to the heritance, for example—are te- Juhds $15 a month as long as old seamen he wanted to aid. quired to turn it over to the his money lasts. When Caiitain Randall died "he trustees immediately. if he does any jobs for which left his farm, which covered a TOO OLD he is paid he will receive this good sized hunk of lower Man­ As a result of the pressure be­ mohey in addition to his month­ hattan, to carry the costs of the ing put on the men at the Sta- ly $15. institution. Today the land, still teh Island home, grumbling is Typical of the paid jobs is that owned by Snug Harbor, brings plentiful, but little can be done of gatekeeper. Pay: $7.50 a In millions of dollars in revenue. about it. Most of the oldtimers month. There is adequate money for —all of them are over 60-years- ; Relieving the oldtimer of liis toe care of the oldtimers, too old—are too old to go back to money isn't the end of the trus­ old to go to sea, but Captain sea and have no oth^ place to tees' skullduggery. The property Randall would find that the go. trustees of the Harbor have an A few oldtimers have checked eye to boosting the bankroll at out after deciding that anything the expense of the property and is better thaii submission to the rights of the seamen residents. terms put forth by the trustees. Oldtimers who wish to remain Those who stay will have to The Paris office of the Euroat the Harbor are being pres­ sign ovet their every iteih of bCain Recovery Program has ansured into signing a property property to the trustees artd heunced that an investigation is agreement, wherein they turn abide by the sternly worded beiiig made of" the harm ships over to the trustees all money property agreement, which, in- under Panamanian registry may due them from pensions, annui- addition to the previously men­ be c'aiising European recovery. tie.s. Social Security payrnents, tioned matters, also calls upwi- The concern shown by EGA old age benefits and any other the men to meet othet stipulated over the threat of ships operatsource of income they may have. terms. .ihg imdCr the Panamanian flag Moreover, the agreement, Men are expected at the home is the first demonstration of any which went into effwt on Janu- to "cheerfully perform such la­ awareness of the problem by a tey 10, requues the seamen to bor and services in or about the Government agency. sign over to the home all checks home as may be required of The International Transport- agreement also stipulates that should the oldtimer die, volun­ tarily leave or be expelled, funds will be deducted from his ac­ count, in an amount equal to the cost of maintaining him at the home during the entire period of his residence, plus burial ex­ penses. ESTATE CLAIM However, if the oldtimer dies and doesn't leave enough money to pay for his past keep and burial, the trustees have the right under the agreement to place a claim against his estate for the money due. The four hundred oldtimers now at Snug Harbor are faced with the problem of either meet­ ing the stiff requirements or leaving the home. Most of them, in spite of their desire to the contrary, will have no alterna­ tive but to agree to the trustees* terms. Captain Randall is long in his grave and the trustees—the head of the New York Chamber of Commerce and two officials of the Marine Society of New York .—are in the saddle. • Snug Harbor, it seems, is not so snug anymore. £61 ProAes Panamanian Shipping workers Federation, of which the SIU is a member, has already made known that a world-wide boycott of Panamanian, ships will go into effect on May 1. This move was first proposed by the Seafarers International Union. Source of concern for the EGA and the maritime unions of the world is the growing, tendency of shipowners of many-countries, primarily the United States, to transfer their ships to the Pan- The True Story Is Now Part Of The 'Record' '.^tial is just about wiped out later sc, far 'as however, for a i^p in the boueyard costs fBe .; J'Amerlcan- taxpayers are concerned. Goal is Commission about $10,000 a year to maintain. Then there is the matter of taxes. If a •'not the only bulk cargo, but the coal rate continues to be the root of the controversy. company charters a Liberty, the first 10 pcrShipments Under the Mai'shall Plan Another faeeb of the Marshall plan ship­ cent ln gross profit on the capital invested in ping situation has been overlooked com­ the operation of that ship is subject to nor­ EXTENSION OP REMARKS pletely by Hoffman and his executive assist­ mal corporate income taxes. When the ants. At least they have not" mentioned it profits go higher, the taxes spiral. After the in their public statements. 10 percent has been taxed separately, the HON. ABRAHAM J. MULTEBt It is .no secret that representatives of Government divides additional gross profits French shipping intwests recently told ' by the number of days the company actually CP NEW TOKK nlember of the Maritime Gommlssioh that operated the ship. IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES they deliberately depressed their rates in a The company is then taxed 50 percent of Monday, January 17,1949 maneuver to get a bigger slice of the melon. the first $100 a day profit, 75 percent ofLater on, the Frenchmen continued, up Mr. MULTER. Mr. Speaker, I am in would go the rates. The Americans would proflt between $100 and $300 a day, and 90 receipt of a letter from the Seafarers j be hoodwinked. percent of any profit above $300 a day. The International Union of North America, 1 Shipping men of other nations participat- steamship companies still pay substantial Atlantic and Gulf district, signed by its ) ing in the Marshall plan are reported to have dividends while the Government gets mil­ secretary, Paul Hall, which contains ' said substantially thet same thing, although lions and millions in taxes. if the Maritime Commission ships much important factual data with refer­ ]. they said It less blimtl^ than the Frenchmen. areIninshort, the boneyard, the Government losesi Foreign rates already are rising' as the foreign ence to shipments under the Marshall (1) millions of dollars in charter hire, (2) f operators smack their Hps in anticipation. plan. • I Foreign operators haven't been worrying millions of dollars in maintenance charges, I commend this information to the at­ about making or losing money for the present (3) millions of dollars in corporate taxes, (4) tention of every Member of this House. period. If they lose money they expect to be millions of dollars in unemployment benefits The letter is as follows: reimbursed directly or'ihdirectly through the paid to seamen and others in the maritime Marshall plan. This would mean American industry. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL eubsidlERtion of European merchant fleets UNION or NORTH AUERICA, Hoffman" maintains that if all "the bulk With low labor standards.- And If they get ATLANTIC AND Ouir DISTRICT, go oa foreign-flag ships, this country the extra- eargoea and raise the rates, too, cargoes New York, N. Y., January 14, 1949. will be able to ship more goods to Europe. their .chances of losing money are very slight. Congressman ABRAHAU J. MULTER, This is a dubious argument at best, since Yet said that to pay the American shipping House of Representatives, costs are only one item in the rates ]M£ to- subsidize the American mer­ Marshall plan. Washington, D. C. MT DEAR MR. MOLTER: I know lhat you, chant iharine and copies of Jhat letter were However^ he might better Insist that 66 having deiponBtrated your Interest In mer­ sent to many trade unidhlsts. Senators, and 70, or even 100 percent, of the bulk car­ chant seamen on several occasions, are aware Congressmen who have taken up the cudgels or goes go in American ships. And .be might I that the proposal made by ECA Administra­ in the SIU's light to have the Hoffman order ask that the extra taxes collected by the tor Paul O. Hoffman to ship all MarahaU rescinded. ftom the shipping industry be plan bulk cargoes in fore|gn-flag ships would What of the rate differential that remains? Government appropriated purchase the goodk that the throw 10,000 or more American seamen out of ZS It as devastating as Hofiinau would have it people of the to war-ravaged nations of Europe work and virtually' scuttle the American eound? The answer is a resounding "No,'* must have, despite chiseling in shipping and merchant mariner-.. after some of the elements In steamship other-matters by some of their businessmen. This letter is written to call it to your at­ financing are examined. .. Speaking for the membership of this tention that Hoffman has tried to justify If a minimum of half of the bulk cargoes his proposal by.statements which, accord­ are to' be carried under the American flag union, I strongly hope that you take what­ ing to my information, simply do not fit the as the law how provides, despite Hoffman's ever action is necessary to block the Hoff­ facts. peculiar ihterpretatloii, they will go for the man scheme b-; insurlne that an absolute The facts as published in this union's most part in Liberties under bare-boat char­ minimum of 66 percent of all Marshall-plan, weekly newspaper, the Seafarers Log, of ter from the Maritime Commission. go Id American vessels. Such action January 7, 1949, arc these: The American . When a company charters a Liberty from cargoes, will save the • jobs of thousands of loyal rate for carrying coal from the east coast the Commission, it pays $7,500 a month ih American workcvs. to France is $10.85 a ton. This rate is set rent. If ISO Liberties should fan to oprnte Sincerely yours, by the Maritime - Commission. On foreign because of the Hoffman order, it would mean PAUL HALL, ships, the rate ranges from $8.60 a ton to a dead loss in revenue to the Oovemment of Secretary~Treasiirer. about $9. Recently three operators of for- $1,125,000 a month. The charter hire for elgn-fls^ ships were asked to quote coal Victory ships is $10,000 a month, and if any rates. Two of the operators quoted $8.50. Victory should fail to operate because of the. The third wouldn't talk about any rate below order the loss of revenue would be correMr. Speaker, it Is my opinion that the $9 and seemed to prefer a higher one. spohdihgiy grdater. Thus, the actual differential turns out to Mmrttlme Commission spokesmen iJoint foregoing represents a full and fair be no more than $2,35 a ton at the most and out th^ the money from chartering a ship statement of the situation. The position only $1.86 or less in some cases. And the is almost ehtlreiy pi^oflt to the Government. of the Seafarers International Union is , story doesn't end there, because the dlfferen- The Idss to' the Government is even greater. sound and should be supported by us. "fhe above' reniark iilseiled into the Congressional Record by Representative Abraham J. Multer (D., N.Y.), is one of the many acknowledgements made hy members of both Houses of the SIU's tight against the virtually doomed Hoffman proposal to abandon the 50 percent provision governing ship­ ment of Marshall Plan hulk cargoes in American bottoms. . Similar references to - the Union's position have been also placed in the Record hy Senator Warren G. Mkgnuson, (DM Wash.), and Representative John J. Rooney (D., N. Y.) « Although the battle to preserve the jobs of thousands of American seamen and the American merchant fleet is not yet completely won, the announcement this week that the Bland bill will he acted on shortly hy the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries was encouraging. Senator Magnuson has offered an identical measure in the upper House. Respdnsible in no small measure for the success for the fight so far ii the intensive campaign being waged hy the SIU in which himdreds of unions have rallied to its support. amanian registery, thereby be­ ing able to accept lower freight rates where competition for car­ goes in keen. Hundreds of Am­ erican and European ships have been switched under this scheme since the end of the war. Other purposes of the trans­ fers are to evade taxation and currency i-egulations, and to ope­ rate under low safety, social and labor standards. NON-PANAMANIANS Crews of Panamanian ships are drawn from all parts of the world and few, if any, of the seamen or the shipowners have seen Panama. The ECA officials and the ITF see in the growing Panamanian fleet thousands of American and European seamen's jobs lost, and at the same time an increasmg menace to the higher standards established by seamen in es­ tablished maritime nations. Any attempt by ECA to raise the standards of European sea­ men or by American unions to maintain their standards is en­ dangered by the p: • .bility that should the period of good ship­ ping end, nothing would prevent the Panamanian ship operators from further lowering their rates and driving all other ships from the seas. Seafarer W. J. Hunt Dies In South Africa Crewmembevs of the SS Robin Hood on her most recent trip were saddened by the death of Seafarer William J. Hunt, AB^ who passed away December 24 in Provincial Hospital, Port Elizazeth, Union of Soutli Africa, after a bi-ief illness. Hunt, who was popular with his shipmates, was both a crackerjack seaman and an enthusias­ tic Union man, according to Wil­ liam Zarkas, the Robin Hood's DM, who visited the LOG of­ fice in New York after the ship paid off in Baltimore on January "24. Hunt was buried in Port Eliza­ beth. After the. Baltimore payoff the crew collected a donation foi* his mother, Mrs. Ellen Hunt of 33 Park Place, Brooklyn. Zarkas brought the donation, which totaled $152.75, to Head­ quarters. He planned to visit Mrs. Hunt with a Union official and deliver the gift in person. _ The Robin Hood was beginning the long voyage back to the States when Hunt wa.s taken sick at sea. He was rushed ashore at Port Elizabeth for hospital treatment but he died a few days later. Hunt .ioined the SIU in July, 1941, and sailed through the war. �THE S E A F A R E R S Page iFour South African Currency Rules Forces Robin Line To Cut Runs LOG PHILLY WAITERS BACK SEAFARERS Fxiday. January 28, 1949 muy Worth Of StU's Orymizing Drive By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—It's been another out of the way, a look at the By BLACKIE GARDNER week of slow shipping in this, payoff and sign on record gives the biggest of ports. Wliere ex­ little reason for rejoicing. We PHILADELPHIA — Shipping actly to place the blame is hard paid off the following ships continued to hold its own this to say, but one factor, undoubt­ Kathryn, Emilia, Suzanne, BuU week. Last week I mentioned edly, is the recent move by the Maiden Victory, Waterman that we were cheered by the ar­ govei-nment of the Union o: Mereth Victoiy, Isthmian; Sea rival of the SS Sanford B. Dole, South Africa to cut off cargo tiain Havana. a newcomer to this Port. This payments in dollars to American Sign-ons were the Raphael week another stranger came into Semmes, Fairland and Bessemer shippers. our midst—the SS Evistar. She This move is a serious blow Victoiy, all Waterman-owned blew in here for the first, time, to companies engaged in the ships. and like the Dole, this one is also South African trade, one of them IN TRANSITS. TOO a Liberty tanker. being the SlU-contracted Robin In addition to these we sent re­ These two ships are further Line. Instead of paying for the placements aboard ships in tran­ proof of the importance of our cai'goes in dollars, as has been sit here. organizational department, and the custom, the country wants to Now that Congress is showing pay in pounds sterling. a little action in behalf of sea­ The steamship companies ob­ men, notably bills to keep the ject to this, as they want their 50-50 provision in the ECA Act payments in US bucks, and and exempt seamen from the don't want to go through the draft, we think they should Harry Davis (left). Business Agent of Philadelphia Local long and involved process of col­ finish the job by putting through 301, Waiters and Waitresses Union, AFL^ shows Steve Cardullo, lecting the English cui-rency. SIU Headquarters Representative, one of the numerous replies Congress legislation for a sea­ As a result of this move, Robin men's bill of rights. received from Congressmen in response to the protests his Line will cut sailings to South We don't, think that the educa­ union made in support of the SIU's stand on the Hoffman plan. Africa from 80 to 38 a year. tional provisions made for the With tlrat bit of gloomy news ex-GIs are absolutely necessary for seamen, bvit we do feel that the government should make its efforts to bring more com­ By JIM DRAWDY some provisions for" seamen who panies and ships under the SIU sailed during the war to receive SAVANNAH — There hasn't Contract. medical care in veterans hospi­ been anything doing around here tals. Disabled seamen should I. can assure you that our mem­ also receive pensions, depending for the last week so far as ship­ bers in Philly realize this very ping goes, so a few men have on their disabilities. well, for in the,past year such It would also be a nice gesture piled up on the beach. newcomers to the SIU have By JOHN (Lucky) GILLIS Apparently some of the other if the same loan privileges en­ taken up the slack in many a shipping slump. What is happening to the joyed by ex-GIs were extended ports have been telling the boys head for Savannah on the to seamen, but if only medical Canadian seamen? The Evistar was a good clean theory that jobs were plentiful. ship and paid off without beefs Men who are represented by care and pensions were set up it the phony Canadian Seamen's would be big step toward repay­ The theory is wrong—this week of any kind. Crewed with a fine Union arc now being dumped off ing seamen for their wartime at least. buncii of SIU men, she took a However, things for the im­ contracted ships in foreign ports sacrifices. couple of replacements and mediate future look pretty shoved off for the Gulf. "while foreign seamen come SNUG HARBOR aboard and fill their jobs at Speaking of sacrifices, there's bright. Three ships are due in Our other payoff was the SS 'or payoff during the next seven cheaper wages. John LaFarge, a Watei-man grain another group of seamen that days, and we*will be mighty In England last week, the crew needs a bill of rights: the oldship, in from Germany. This ship paid off under the trans­ of the Canadian ship SS Point timers over "on Staten Island at glad to see the jobs up thei'e on the board. Aconi was threatened with re­ Snug Harbor. portation rule and therefore took The ships coming in all belong moval, although the men have One of the oldsters who re­ an entire new crew. This was worked only six weeks under a cently left that "happy home" to South Atlantic. They are the also a fast, clean payoff, with no contract calling for 12 months' brought to the Hall a copy of a SS Russell Alger, Cape Nome disputes to speak of.. With a Brother Curt Starke, "who re­ employment. and South wind. new crew and everything property agreement seamen there This practice of ditching the are being made to sign. Week before last we had fair cently presented a two-foot squared away, she'll be heading Canadian seamen in foreign ports There is a story on the whole shipping which may have been replica of the SIU insignia back to Europe in a day or two. has been going on for some time. sordid mess in this week's LOG. what started the rumor about In addition, there were the appearing on Union buttons The Canadian claim that 18 ships It makes for rugged reading. usual ships in transit. These are jobs aplenty. In that period we to the Savannah Branch. coming and going all the time registered under the Canadian When a seaman is too old to paid off the SS Southland, also flag have been cleared of their be fleeced by the shipowners, the South Atlantic, over in Charles­ Starke's contribution now ad­ and help to keep the boys from crews in ports aboard and have "charitable" boys step in and ton, sending a few men to her. orns the front window of the staying on the beach too long. been replaced by low-wage for­ make him sign away to them I had intended to sign off for Hall. A veteran Seafarer, DONATES WHEEL eign seamen. keeps this time, bui as I'll be every bit of property and money We also covered the SS Nath­ Starke came into the Union here Until next week, I'll wait Apparently something is wiong he had or will have in the fu­ aniel B. Palmer, a Mar Trade after many years as a tumbler until then. Meanwhile, Happy (Continued on Page 11) ture. It sure stinks. Liberty tanker, down in Jack­ with the Barnum and Bailey Sailing to all SIU men everysonville. She got stuck on a Circus. 1 where! mudbank, but when she finally got in we found that there were AIRING THE SEAMEN'S POINT OF VIEW no beefs at all aboard her despite The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against the delay. men guilty of being the following: The Palmer took a couple of PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equip- men, but two vessels we had in men or ship's gear, such as sh^ts. towels, ship's stores, cargo, transit, the SS Marina and Hur­ etc., for sale ashore. ricane, didn't call for any re­ WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or placements. who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship Bigwigs here are getting hot or in the vicinity of an SIU Hall about a State Port in Savannah. GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the If something comes of this deal, safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship Savannah may yet turn out to or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the be quite a place. operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. Slowly and surely we are get­ This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many Ipng and bloody fights to obtain the wages and ting the Hall hei'e straightened out. It will be a very decent conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his place before we're through with family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does it. We now have a sign on the not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. front window which is a twoIn any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. foot replica. of our SIU button , While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters done in gold leaf." This sign was donated by to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. Brother Curt Starke. We wouldn't be surprised if Curt All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under William Renlz (left), SIU Baltimore Port Agent, and were the smallest man in. the obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Captain Jack Hayes, Secretary of Local 14, MMP, as they whole Union. At any rate, he is Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ discussed the Hoffman proposal and other problems affecting only 4 feet 1 inch high. He used mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline maritime labor during AFL broadcast over station WITH, to be a clown with Barnum & up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. Sunday, Jan. 16. i Bailey. . CmaJkm Semen Calkd VKtims Of Cmmie CSU Union Wretkers Are Warned Savannah Sees Bright Week Ahead �Friday. Jaanary 28. 1849 Page Fire tUE SE AEAnEKS LOG In the heavy pre-dawn fog of January 18, the Coast Guard icebreaker Eastwind was rammed amidships by the tanker Gulfstream 60 miles southeast of Barnegat, off the Jersey coast. Twelve Coast Guardsmen died and 21* v/ere scalded by live steam' when the impact ripped the forward engine room. First of the rescue ships on the scene was the SIUmanned Suzanne, Bull Lines, which was bound for New York from Puerto Rico. A boat crew from the Suzanne went alongside the Eastwind and removed 17 of the injured. By late afternoon they were in Brooklyn. When the Suzanne arrived at Pier 23 to transfer the survivors to seven wait­ ing ambulances, a LOG photographer was on the scene. First of the Eastwind's survivors to be removed from the Suzanne when she docked in Brooklyn was a seriously burned Coast Guardsman. In photo above he is being carried down the Bull Line ship's gangway to one of the seven waiting ambulances. Injured were given tem-. porary treatment by a Suzanne passenger. Dr. Louis Ortega of San Juan. Sympathetic SIU men on the Suzanne took up a collection for the stricken men before they were disembarked. Seconds after the badly burned Eastwind man was placed in ambulance (photo right), he was on the way to a Marine HospitaL Figures in the ioreground are those of news photog­ raphers. Interviews with the survivors were prohibited by the Coast Guard, who maintained a strict guard around the dock area. A. ™ One of the less seriously injured Fastwind Coast Guard­ smen, his face swathed in bandages applied aboard the Suzanne, was able to walk down the gangway. Seafarers who manned the rescue lifeboat were, left to right — standing: Ramon Vila, Utility: Herbert Friedman. OS; Louis Rivera. AB: Thomas Mojica, OS: Francisco Marciglice, AB, and Juan Crux. AB. Kneeling: Pedro Reyes, DM: Ramon Ramirez, OS: S. Hernandez, DM: Manu^ Sandrez. AB. and Peter Seranb, AB. Tommie- (Beachie) Murray, the Suzanne's Bosun, who was among the lifeboat crew thai transferred the injured to the Bull Line ship without mishap in the choppy seas. ijls [ii 1 Eastwind survivors and Suzaxme crewmembers line foredeck of the rescue vessel as she comes alongside the Bull Line dock. r �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 28. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Unloading Of Special-Rigged Ship Draws Well Done' From Bosun DECK MEN ON DECK By CARL LAWSON (Ed. Nole: Bosun Lawson's adventure, which took place in November, was not printed before this, because of space limitations. However, the cooperation and fulfillment of the mission by the Gadsden crew is still newsworthy.) All hands—licensed and unlicensed—aboard the locomotive carrier MV Gadsden rate an unqualified "well-done" for making the recent loading op eration in Iskenderun, Turkey, a huge success. L joined this ship as a " "green­ horn," as the saying goes. The vessel is specially rigged and, at the outset, appears to be very complicated. But I made up my mind to learn everything about it as quickly as possible so that when the time came the same number of working from any of the licensed perhours as it had been under the sonneL previous Bosun who had been Moreover, it must be pointed aboard for 18 months. out, and this is important inso­ The elements were not on our far as the SIU contract is con­ side, however, when the unload­ cerned, there is no room for ing job was undertaken. In fact, gashounds on the unloading the first day we worked at it, end. One shp-up while a man nature was definitely against us. is at his station and it's curtains Among the Deck Gang aboard the SS Winihrop Marvin. As we took off each lift, the bac for alL Isthmian, on the current voyage are, standing—left to right: seas and winds increased. We W. Ezojkowski. Carpenter; G. Newman, Bosun; J. W. Jennings. had considerable difficulty in We proceeded home secm'e in swinging a 96-ton locomotive the knowledge that we had ful­ OS; J. Schwienfus, AB, and H. Lunlla, AB. Kneeling is Deck Delegate J. Parsons, OS. \ over the rails because the beam filled our SIU contract. seas caused it to rock and sway dangerously while it was sus­ pended in mid-air. While we were landing this "loco" on the rails, she jitterBy SALTY DICK bugged on the tracks. • Event­ ually, we made it and the ten­ sion among all hands involved Some of the boys remind me refused to accept any Com­ ing a few dollars in order to They're always pensation for himself but will open a restaurant in Tyler, in the operation was relieved of bananas. hanging in a bunch . . . Faustino accept donations for the Beth­ Texas. He's stiU short $2,500. no wee bit. While this operaltion was in progress, a considerable Torres takes the cake when it lehem Orphanage. A fine ges­ Alberto Rocha was seen at bit of damage was done to the comes to playing the guitar. He ture ... If the President of the the California Bar in Monte. ship's plates on the port side. has never taken a lesson, yet United States dies, who gets He was having a good time Finally, we let go fore knd aft plays like a professional... Bill the job? (Ans.: The Under­ with some friends. For those and proceeded out to open water Parker, QM, is anxious to return taker.) who don't know, you can get and dropped anchor until the to New York... Tony AUeman Received a card from Bill a LOG there almost any time next day, when we started un­ and Davis Danos are in a dither. Champlin stating that he's going ...Frank Hughes wears socks Both of them are in love with a to West Africa. He always so loud that even jitterbugs loading again on schedule. Andrew Anderson, an AB, took certain girl in New Orleans... wanted to go there. When you would turn them down. He ill the next day and was re- Frank Red Sullivan has Book No. see Bill, ask him why he always shows tliem off by wearing moved to a hospital, where we 2 in the SIU. Who has No. 1? runs from the snow... The his trousers short! left him under good medical Through the efforts of Red rumor now going around has it attention. Hancock and the Chief Elec­ that the Alcoa Cavalifei* is going In aU fairness, it must be trician. Louis Peed, the crew to switch to freight hauling on stated that I had no interfer­ can now see movies in the the bauxite run... Felix Van ence during all these operations crew's quarters. Brother Peed Looy is now on the Del Sud sav­ 'The Voice Of The Sea' CARL LAWSON for unloading of the locomotive cargo, a nerve-wracking and dangerous job, I would have to leave nothing to chance. When we had completed the unloading, we found that the cargo had been discharged in Bienville Men Claim Laundry Wrung Them Dry E. Reyes' Sketchpad Depicts Life On Mississippi's Del Norte TK Out utrt • ^BOTMS* JHfEHflN |*y PE<ORnTiM6 HfS IB IM JPHTIOJ. Crewmembers of the SS Bien­ ville have washed their hands of a Norfolk laundry establish­ ment, which allegedly "caters" to seamen. Prices charged by the Friendly Laundry are completely out of line, according to Richard Jacoby and John Wfiliams, two of the men aboard the Bienville. They advised their Union Bro­ thers not to patronize the place. Several Bienville crewmen gave their laundry to a Friend­ ly representative when the ^ip called at Norfolk last week. Af­ ter the bundles had been de­ livered and paid for, it was dis­ covered that the men had been charged considerably more than they would have been for the same service elsewhere. Among the prices cited by Jacoby and WiUiams were 75 cents for washing and ironing of shirts and $1.50 for laundering wOrk pants. WiUiams said he paid $11.40 for a bundle worth about eight bucks. He protested to the delivery man but the ges­ ture was futile. The two men thought it would le a vgood idea if a notice was posted in the Norfolk HaU as a warning to other; Seafarers who might be solicited by ,the BViendly- Laund^. ,, �Friday, January 28,' 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings DEL NORTE. Nov. 14—Whiley PETROLITE, Nov. 23 — KavTomlinson, Chairman; Thurston anaugh. Chairman: Bishop, Sec­ J. Lewis, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ retary. Delegates reported no gate i-eported on status of ship's beefs in their departments. fund. Deck Delegate Rouse reSteward reported that screens jported over .200 hours of dis­ will be put in gaUey in Antwerp. puted overtime. New Business: New Business: Motion carried to Motion by Blackie Bankston that bring charges against any crewan extra joint meeting be held member found with a weapon immediately after leaving Buenos aboard ship. Good and Welfare: Ship's Delegate requested more Aires on the trip north. cooperation in messhall and 3^ 4. 4. LEGION VICTORY, Nov. 2— quarters. Bosun warned all deck Fred Travis. Chairman: Paul J. hands to stand their watches and Morgart. Secretary. Special meet­ be on board at sailing time. One ing called concerning pei-forming minute of silence for Brothers by certain Brothers, their actions carried to check all repair lists lost at sea. being detrimental to the Union. to see that everything needed 4 4. 4. Chairman warned the Brothers in on the lists. Motion carried BULL RUN, Nov. 21—Mehato have Patrolman see what he that should these performances lov. Chairman: J. Reid. Secrecan do about having all bunk come off again, immediate action IN-me would be taken against the men lights repaired or replaced. Sev- tary. Delegates reported only VARIOUS HALLS ARE THERE fDR YOUR involved. Motion carried that eral crewmembers have com­ minor beefs in their departments. any Brother performing in the plained of receiving bums from Good and Welfare: Suggestion USE, AAJT> HAVE TECHNICALA\n>CTHER. future aboard the ship would be the lights. Motion carried that made that minutes be sent to ./>bN-FICTION BCDf^ —AND WOVELS. brought up on charges and all foc'sles not painted last trip Headquarters for publication in TAKE ADVANTAGE OF iT VA/HILE ON THE LOG. Decision to allow Patrol­ turned over to the Patrolman at be done this trip. BEACH TO /MPROVE YOUR OCB SAVVY man to settle beef on officers do­ 4. 4. 4. the payoff. ing crew's work. Lockera to be — OR TO SEE IF You CAN SOLVE THE MADAKET, Nov. 21—Garber, replaced with better units. Chairmcua: Jenkins, Secretary. Delegates reported everything in Agreed that Patrolman is to order. New Business: Motion check No. 3 starboard lifeboat as carried to have Patrolman con­ there are three holes in the hull. tact Port Steward and have him One minute of silence for Broth­ 3? 4 ers lost at sea. DEL AIRES. Nov. 13 —Jerry put all well know brands of food aboard ship. Motion carried to Palmer, Chairman: Roy Casa­ By HANK nova, Secretary. Delegates re­ have all medical supplies and Many a brother carries either a radio, camera, guitar or ported minor beefs in their de­ slopchest merchandise inspected cribbage-board with him when he ships out. Others are more partments. New Business: Mo- by the Patrolman. Motion car­ ambitious. One Brother took his violin out of the baggage room, tion carried for crew to show ried that Delegate check prices more cooperation in the future' of Captain's private slops. Good played a few romantic songs (Besame Mucho, etc.). for the brothers 4 4 4 in sharing the better parts of the and Welfare: One minute of silon the recreational deck and then, we presume, shipped out with STEEL RECORDER, Nov. 28— the darn thing. It sure is strange, but good, to hear some beau­ night lunch. Education: Discus­ ence far Brothers lost at sea. Max Olsen, Chairman: Edward tiful melody played on a violin aboard ship far out at sea... sion was opened on the care of Lessor, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ Harold Slitts and Carl Wamsley were aboard the SS Suzanne and^ crew property aboard the ship. gate read letter wi'itten to Head­ photographed some rescue shots of the men on the burning ice­ Too many times, it was pointed quarters regarding clarification of breaker which collided with a tanker off the Atlantic coast. Then out, the same equipment is dam­ disputed overtime. Ship's Dele­ they sold the photos to the Associated Press... Brother "Duke" aged trip after trip and is al­ gate tohd crew to continue to Wade is in town but his shipmate, Franklin Smith, is out several ways on the repair list. "This, 'it turn in overtime until the beef months now on a trip. was felt, is deti-imental to the is settled at payoff. Ship's Dele­ gaining of better conditions. 4 4 4 gate also recommended that the 4 4 4 Isthmian agi-eement be made up NEW LONDON. Nov. 13—A1 Brother Clyde While is aboard the Alcoa Pioneer... in book form v/ith clarifications Porter. Chairman: Eddie Chante. Brother H. E. Dicks is a game guy who keeps himself busy examples included. Vote of Secretary. Delegates reported all while on the beach. He's always going hunting—for small thanks to Max Olsen, the Chief 4 4 4 books in good standing. Ship's game at the present time... Brother Herman Jones has been Delegate read testimony of as­ SOUTHPORT, Nov. 16—NolUe Cook, for his fine work. Vote of Townsend. Chairman: James a lucky guy. A New York newspaper wrote a big article thanks also to Second and Third sault and battery charges against about this Florida brother—and also gave him a free plane ride the Chief Mate. New Business: Babson. Secretary. New Business: Cooks for making the trip a Motion carried to give Steward Motion cai-ried to put weather pleasant one. One minute of to have him near his other half... Fred Kagelmacher. the stripping around water tigh silence for Brothers lost at sea. and Captain a vote of thanks. Gulf oldtimer, is down in Savannah... Peter Daverson writes doors and port holes where 4 4 4 4 4 4 he'll be sailing again after his hitch in the Army. He's now ALCOA PIONEER. Dec. 5— needed. Motion carried for En­ STEEL RANGER, Nov. 28—J. Scotty Malvenan. Chairman: Wil­ gine Delegate to see Chief Engi­ A. Turkingion, Chairman: J. A. down in Camp Picket. Virginia... Brother S. Rasczyk writes he's been discharged from the Army and hopes he'll be sailing liam Loss, Secretary. Delegates neer and assign someone to Olsen, Secretary. E. V. Stokes grease mechanical end of reported on new equipment soon. elected Ship's Delegate. Dele­ needed on ship. Motion carried winches. Motion carried that gates reported that departmental that crew not pay off until beef keys be made for all hands in meetings had straightened out involving Chief Mate working on unlicensed crew before leaving minor beefs. Motion carried that Some of the Brothers who are in town right now—Robert deck has been satisfactorily set­ U. S. Good and Welfare: Discus­ each department make up repair Harless, Nicholas Funken, John Sharp, Henry Bonk, Douglas tled. Good and Welfare: Discus- sion on improving night lunch. list. New Business: Motion, car­ Marchant, Stanley Gondzar, Joe Clurman who is waiting for any .sion on unsafe condition of the One minute of silence for Broth­ ried that Messmen be moved up Seatrain, Joseph Barringer the Electrician fresh in from theJiacobs ladder. One minute of ers lost at sea. forward as steampipe overhead is West Coast... It will be news to George Maslorov of Michigan, silence observed for Brothers lost 4 4 4 dangerous. Good and Welfare: to know that his shipmate, Edwin Edginton, the Electrician, is im at sea. JULESBURG. Nov. 18—Jimihie Suggestion that steam pipes be town with his mustache—and all ready to ship out now that his, Naylor, Chairman: Leslie J. covered before ship hits cold wea­ landlubbing job down in Venezuela expired. Guillot, Secretary. New Busi­ ther. One minute of silence for 4 4 4 ness: Moved that men coming in­ Brothers lost at sea. All per­ to messrooms without undershirts formers wamed that they must The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes will not be sei*ved. Edward Par­ conduct themselves as good union of the following Brothers: Walter Stoll of Georgia, Maurice son urged members not to hang men or Patrolman will be noti­ Olson of Massachusetts, Robert Lowry of Michigan, Reginald clothing on -safety valves in the fied of their disrupting tactics. Thomas of South Carolina, William Elwood of Washington, fire room as practice is danger­ 4 4 4 Entire Stewards Depart­ Raymond Eader of Maryland, James Moore of Alabama, Marvin GOVERNOR MILLER, Nov. 28 ous. Swords of Georgia, Thomas Pradat of Louisiana, Edward House —Preacher, Chairmw; Whitey. ment given a vote of thanks for Secrettiry. Delegates reported all the excellent food and the clean­ of West Virginia... In all the strange or comical titles there tunning smoothing in their de­ liness of the department. are for the days and months of the year we read that there partments. Good and . Welfare: 4 4 4 is the title of "Perfect Shipping Month." If this applies to Complaints made of too much JOHN LA FARGE, Nov. 21— seafaring, we're curious to know which month is the Perfect noise in passageways at night. Harold Gabrae, Chairman: Louis Shipping Motiih? Motion carried that clothing was Pepper, Secretary. Delegates re­ not to be soaked in wash room ported no beefs. New Business: 4 4 4 sinks at any time. A bucket is Agreed that if members are 9 Brothers, our SIU Halls on the West Coast are doing a rush to be used for laundry. Repair pulled off the ship because of the list made up and approved. business in jobs—including our temporary Hall in Tacoma, Wash­ transportation ruling, the ship's ington. Those Brothers who can make it out there will get a fast delegate will call New York for 4 4 4 way of escaping from the high cost of living on the beach... ROBIN LOCKSLEY, Nov. 21— clarification and do as Head­ Brother T. D. York is on the Alcoa Planter... Bosun "Luke" J. W. AUstalt, Chairman: M. quarters suggests,. Good and Wel­ W6AIS Sia p/fl -rCollins came in from a trip—and probably sailed right out again Gondino, Secretary. Delegates fare: Repair list made up. Vote -rue SAW OF A FfdAMfi ..Brothers, keep writing to your Congressmen and Senators reported officers doing crew of thanks given Stewards De­ UNION... UNION! urging them to pass those bills, which will protect the 50 percent work. Beef to be settled at partment for . cooperation, good ECA clause of carrying cargoes in American ships. payoff. New Business: Motion food and ^service. LATEST "INMO-DUNNIT'; CUT and RUN �Page Eight T B B S E A F A R E R S LOG Friday. January 38. 1948 'I t Well-Coordinated Robin Line Crew Delta liine Skipper's Ashes Cast Into Sea From Tulane Enjoys Pleasant Trip To Capetown To the Editor: >! "to the Editor: ' We left New York on the 27th of October aboard the Marine l^unner, Robin Line, and made Capetown by the 12th of NovemIjer which is pretty damned good time. We, took 11 passengers down to Capetown. Some of them looked tp be slightly pale when they came aboard, but as we got out tb sea they got a little color into their faces. Green, a ghastly green. Ah, this life at sea. , There are quite a few of weUl^nown New York and Baltimore lads aboard. The Bosun is Pete Gvosdich, and we have the one and only Bob High as "wood butcher." Also on deck are Jake (jersey Snake) Jacobson, Mike Magal, and those two reprobates from Boston, Rog Hickey and Mdke Aylwood. The Chief Mate's name is Hillford. He's a good joe, and let's the deck gang do the work without much interference. - . The 4-to-8 deck watch has been on so long that there is rumor around that the boys are bucking for a pension from the Robin line. with Tugboat Annie bidding us a fond farewell from, the dock. PLAY BALL We anchored off Port Eliza­ beth for nearly a week, but when we docked we made up for lost time. There has been no per­ forming aboard ship, however, and everybody has just had a good time ashore. The Robin Treat and the Robin Kirk are here in Durban with us now. The Trent arranged some Softball games between the American crews and a South African team. We lost the first game by five runs, the second by one run. The boys i-eally took a beating, which I didn't have the heart to watch. I took off for a ginmill two blocks down the street and found some of the rest of the spectators there ahead of me. More games have been arranged for next week, when the boys hope to regain their prestige. Jerry Lonski BOAMER CREW THANKED FOR CONTRIBUTION To the Editor: In regards to the crew of the Alcoa Roamer that sailed out of New Orleans in November, I want to send my thanks to that fine crew for the kind contribu­ tion they gave for my bus fare to Philadelphia. That was the period when New Orleans ship­ ping was on the slow beU. I. know they realized what it - was like to be on the beach without the price of rice and beans. Thank you again, Bro­ ther^. Hugh F. McLinden On Saturday, December 11, the Tulane Victory was the scene of a ceremony wherein the ashes of Captain Arthur Oden were scattered into Guanabara Bay. It was the wish of Captain Oden prior to his death in 1942 that his ashes be scattered to the seas. Captain Lang, sTcipper of the The Captain of the Tulane Vic­ Tulane, was Captain Oden's Sec­ tory told all hands that the ond Mate aboard the Lofaine burial was to. take place from Cross. Later Oden became mas­ ter of the Clearwater. In winding up, I'd like to say that there is a swell bunch of fellows on this ship. The Cap­ tain and .,the Deck officers are just about tops.. Unfortunately, I am sorry to say, we only have a couple of well-.liked officers in the Engine Department. To the Editor: Douglas Craddock The Marquette Victory finally Lauds Patrolmen For Overtime Won On Isthmian Ship SMART GAL The stewards department is tops. Walt Walsh is Chief Ste­ ward, and with him are George Midget, Jack Dolan and Soapy Campbell, w'no is crew Messman and master of ceremonies at all meals; Wait till the boys back in Baltimore hear the limey accent Soapy has adopted to amuse the crew. The cutest and smartest gal on board was 11-year old Alice Pease of Claredon Hills, Illinois, which is 18 miles from my home in Chicago. She picked up knots and splices and even made a bell rope after a few minutes of in­ struction. That gal was the best sailor on the ship by the time we reached Capetown. The boys really celebrated in Capetown. What's more,* they fared pretty well although the English had two aircraft carriers, four destroyers and three frigates in port. , We; left at. the end of . two days the ship and he would like all hands to attend. All of the crew off watch at the time turned out for the ceremony. Fi-om what I gather Captain Oden was a pretty swell guy. Some of the oldtimers in the Union can remember him. I thought they would like to know of the ceremony. Alice Pease squints into the sim as Jerry Lonski points out. a Castle Line ship passing the Mcirine Runner.' Teamwork Made Graves Model Ship To the Editor: Here goes with our two cents worth concerning our voyage and the conditions on this Waterman scow, the SS Governor Graves, which is making the cereal run to Germany. First of all, we want to en­ dorse the Skipper wholeheartedly. He is Captain "Pete" Patronas of Mobile. He is A-1, and this is not the Draft Board talking. Both Captain Patrones and his Chief Mate, "Slim" Walker, are regular oldtimers, having come up from the foc'sle, and both hold retired SIU books. The other Mates and the Engineers Ijave our okay, too. The whole bunch we have topside are good joes. "The crew as a whole is a credit to the ;SIU and to all seamen. It is'trips and crews like this that make shipping and- conditions worth fighting for and maintain­ ing. Incidentally, we have 24 full books out of 28 men in the crew. When we get in, aU we expect the Patrolman to do is give us a big heUo, pass out some SEAFARERS LOGs and collect some dues. any and all birthdays are toppbd off with a personalized cake from the Baker and a song from the Chief.Cook. The Crew SS Governor Graves GERMAN UNIONIST FINDS THE LOG VALUABLE AID To the Editor: We thank you very much for having sent us the LOG. This newspaper can give us valuable suggestions for our trade^omion work here in Germany. We would be especially thank­ ful if you would mail us one or several copies of the German Edition of the newspaper,' too. T We consid^. it, important to give your newspaiper to our sea­ men, too, in twder to suggest this way the idea of the "Union of all seamen in the whole world on a trade unionist base" to all our colleagues. Moreover, we would appre­ ciate it if you would forward to us the address of the long­ shoremen's union. August Schmeelck Gewerkschafl Offentliche LOVE THAT CHOW Dienste, As for the food, there seem to Transport und'Verkehr be plenty of steaks and chops. Bremerhaven, Germany The Steward and the Cooks and the rest of the Department all (Ed. Note: The LOG is work together, and put out first published in the English lan­ rate meals with salads twice a guage only. The International day. The whole Department is Longshoremen's Association is to be commended for their serv­ located at 265 West 14 Street, ices, and it might be added that New York 4. N. Y.) paid off in New York on Janu­ ary 13 to the relief of nearly everyone aboard. It was a trip around the world. We touched Arabia, Malaya, Java, the Cele­ bes, Philippine Islands, China and the Hawaiian Islands. The crew was a good bimch of fellows, and nearly everyone co­ operated with everyone else, ex­ cept the two Electricians who were at one another's throats at all times. We had a beef over Oilers standing port watches, but it was settled to the satisfaction of all at the payoff. Patrolmen PurceU, Sheehan and Guinier were there at the payoff to protect our interests. They did a bangup job in settling the beefs. In­ cidentally, they collected nearly $600 in disputed wages for the Engine Department along. It was not only money put in the members' pockets, but inasmuch as there were several tripcard men aboard, it showed these fel­ lows that the Union settles beefs and with happy results. Earl J. Laws Engine - Delegate FINAL VERDICT OF SIR CHARLES: WELL DONE, SIU To the Editor: Well done. Brothers. That is the verdict' in this writer's opin­ ion upon the completion of the 1948 year. Please accept my sin­ cere good wishes to aU of our officials in every capacity, from Headquarters to all ports repre­ sentatives, to our newly elected officers, to the men who ap-. peared on the many committees, to the Editor of the LOG and his staff, and to the sincere young ladies in New York who work in the interest of the SIU. Also good wishes to the Bro­ thers who gave noble help.' Cheers to those Brothers in the hospitals, to the Brothers who volunteered in strikes and other' matters of interest to the Union. May I sign my name? Best wishes to all. Sir Charles - EVELYN*S COOKS ARE GOOD The SS Evelyn's gallpy crew is tops, according to T. E.; Dickens, the Third Cook, who submitted picture. Left to right: Chief Engineer—and chief eater too, if reports are right; John t Wells, Chief Cook; Dickens; and Paul Reed, Night Cook and Baker. / V �-rr Friday, January 28. 1949 THE SEAFARERS Just Like New ^mVTNM A Man With Guts By JOHN WUNDERLICH. JR. Way back in eighteen-eighty-five, When seamen were treated as slaves, We were neither among the living or dead; Said the owners: "A flock of knaves." Then a young man shouted from the ranks, "We'll fight for what is our right;" The Coast Seamen's Union was born that day. That was the start of a bitter fight. His name: Andrew Furuseth, a seaman with guts. Who devoted his life to a cause; He did it for you and for me of today. Not for wealth or public applause. Soon seamen joined together as one. The SIU became its name; By action and militant representation Up-to-date has gained it fame. You cJdtimers who sailed those days Remember the menu you gpt. The soggy potatoes and wormy mush. And an egg was considered a lot. So when you hit the sack on the ship of today, Made up so neat and clean. Remember the days of forecastle astern— As companions the bedbugs were mean. A thousand things from the past I could tell. Bring back ghosts from those days When a seaman was neither among the living nor dead. When it was treason to ask for a raise. Broken limbs and blood have been given for you. So today you can proudly proclaim: I am a seaman, united with all seamen afloat In a Union, SIU is its name. Warns Of High Tab In La Guaira To the Editor: I'm sailing aboard the MV Ponce, which has scheduled stops at La Guaira, New Orleans and Puerto Rico. We stopped at La Guaira for six days and when we went ashore, oh boy. You'd think the war was still OGDEN CREWMEN ASK UNION PUSH ON HOFFMAN PLAN To the Editor: We the undersigned crewmembers of. the SS George Ogden herein inform our bargain­ ing agent, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union, to send tele­ grams in our behalf to the Presi­ dent of the United States, ad­ vising him that the Hoffman Plan would leave the American seamen jobless. Mr. Paul Hoffman, Adminis­ trator of the EGA, if he suc­ ceeds, will, by ignoring the SOSO provision in the Marshall Plan, sabotage American ship­ ping and weaken our national defense. Therefore, we. do hereby pro­ test this proposed scuttling of the American merchant marine. 27 crewmembers SS George Ogden on as far as prices in La Guaira are" concerned. Prices are such that you can hardly buy a beer, postcard or souvenir. Beer is 80 cents, postcard folders are 40 cents and so on. I'm writing this to warn my Union Brothers to keep away from the waterfront bars, be­ cause they can get the same beer at other bars in town for 35 cents. And prices are sky high on everything. BIG DIFFERENCE In contrast when we stop at Puerto Rico, the Ponce's home port, we are able to get beer, postcards and many other-things at prices that you find in New Orleans and New Yoi-k. There's a hotel here called the Sanchez, run by Mr. and Mrs. Audelix Sanchez, which is not only highly recommended by me but several other Union Brothers. It's a nice respectable place just acrass from the SIU hall and the prices are right. The Ponce stopped at New Or­ leans for only 36 hours, long enough to pick up 38,000 bags of phosphate. Sorry I didn't have a chance to get ashore to get the same warm welcome that city always extends to Seafarers. George Litchfield MV Ponce 1 Delegate Sees SIU Ending LOG Page Nine Marvin's Beefs At Payoff To the Editor: We didn't have one single fan part. We had to make out the best we could. All of this is to be expected from a hard-headed Isthmian Chief, but he's going to find out that his economy program means nothing when the ship docks. The officera could get away with this sort of maneuvering before we had an agreement, but our rights and privileges are down in black and white now. Wait till the Patrolman sink.s his teeth into our list of beefs. Out at sea they think they have us at their mercy, but we'll have the last laugh. Here are some, of tl e happenings during the trip to the. Near and Far East. I took over the delegate's job on this scow, the Winthrop Marvin, two days before sailing from Seattle, Washington. We had a beef concerning the Chief Steward, but it was settled to the satisfaction of all before we sailed. At the time of sailing I asked the First Assistant if we had enough soap and matches to last out the trip and was told there was plenty of everything. Two weeks later the Assistant told me the ship had run out of soap powder. I asked the Glenn Vinson produced this Chief why the shortage, and he picture from his scrapbook of claimed the company ^ had cut his order. The First showed me past voyages, this one from a in his requisition where the NO CANDLEPOWER year back. Shot shows Andy Chief had erased the order and Poppacadopolis using a spray replaced it with an order for Before arriving in Honolulu oa gun on board the Steel Navi­ one-third the original. The First the return from the Persian gator. Probably needs another then started to ration everything Gulf, we ran out of light bulbs. coat of paint by now. from rags to light bulbs. Everywhere it was darkness. The Chief Engineer ordered the whole sum of two dozen bulbs in Honolulu. This at a time when there were about forty or more lights out in the engine room, passageways and .steering en­ gine room. I asked the Chief, To the Editor: nam Avenue in Brookljm. John­ before we arr ived in Honolulu,' ny's crying the blues. How is the gang ai-ound New to order enough soap powder. George Curry had his moniker York's Beaver Street? The and smiling face in the Decem­ He told me that he would get Brooklyn Kid is once more on ber 10 LOG, see last page. Great the soap for sure. one of the Ore Line expresses, guy that George. Always smil­ Even the Captain promised this time the Baltore. that soap powder would be or­ ing. The guj"^ makes a neat stew.. Has Mr. Hoffman rescinded his Saw George Brusset, ex-Steward dered. Both the Chief and Cap­ thi-eat to cut out shipments in of the Jean. He's now married tain went on a binge and w-e American bottoms? Now is the to an Ore Line scow, the S$ sailed without - the soap knd time for all seamen to have this Bethore. He sends greetings to without diesel oil for the galley. blunder corrected. I'm doing all who were on the Jean in 1946. We had been in Honolulu about my part. I have already written Dick Sheppard is also on the twenty hours when I met the a letter to Senator Styles Bridges Bethore, along with Ricketts, ex- Chief on the gangway and asked expressing this individual's opin­ Second Cook of the Yarmouth. him if hef had ordered the soap. ion on such a move as Mr. Hoff­ Joe Keyes has probably followed He replied, "as soon as we get man's proposal. I guess Hoffman Raymond Osborne and Alfredo in Honolulu the soap wiU be has forgotten that charity begins Salecci back to <Rio and Santos. here." Double talk, nothing else. at home. They're just three guys who Both of our Cooks got off ia From the sunny Pacific ocean found a home down South Amcr- Honolulu because of sickness. At the Brooklyn Kid sends you the ica way. the last minute the company following bits of gossip picked Raymond Taylor and Joe War- finally got a man. The stove up here, there and everytvhere. field must be on another Rio was on the fritz because of the Seems that the guys up and cruise. Haven't seen them since black oil and kerosene mixture, down the East Coast and the getting off the Holmes. Guess so we had a tough time getting Gulf have taken an interest in they remember our times to­ our meals on time. The officers the stuff that I send you, since gether in the Islands. Where is disputed the overtime for the they're always asking, so I am Sam Parker? Wiper mixing the oils, but I'm going to write something el.se. sure he will collect the money Heard from a bartender in Give Johnny Wunderlich my Flatbush that Ellis Gaines is at the payoff. regards and tell him that he is looking for me. Tell Mr. Gaines The Chief and First Assistant held in high esteem by yours that I'm trying to live long are menaces to good union^ and truly; in fact, he's the best con­ enough to collect my old, age the sooner we get rid of them tributor to the LOG, excluding,- pension, something that would be and their phony tactics the bet­ of course, Frenchy Michelet. impossible if I stayed in his com­ ter off we will be. •On to the gossip: pany for anj"^ length of time. This trip will be about six BLAZING AWAY Richard Mason has bought shares months when it is over, and When last seen Eloife Tarto and in the Mangore, .so goes the every man on the ship is looking Prince Baker were eating smoke rumor from other home.steaders forward to.that payoff. We only hope that the new crew sees to and lighting fire aboard the SS aboard. I'rh heading New Orleans way it that the repair lists are com­ Winslow Homer. That was some ai^d won't be back to the north pleted before sailing and the blaze. Joe Thomas shipped out and country until the flowers bloom. proper amount of .stores is aboard D. Saunders for the next trip. left his pal John Eversly on Put­ The Captain is a pretty good fellow and has abided by the agreement during the entire trip. To the Editor: G. Brazzil Engine Delegate I was married to a Seafarer recently. At the present time he Winthrop Mcurvin is at sea and I would like to have the LOG mailed to me so that I can accumulate copies for him to read when ho comes home. . Also, I wish to read them myself, so I'll gain an idea of what this business of being a Seafarer is all about. I want to keep up with my husband, if I possibly can, and be able to discuss his work with him. Having read one issue of your publication, I Membership rules require am sure the LOG will help me to do this. every man entering the Bob Nelson and I were married Dec. 2, 1948 in Glen Ellyn, Union Halls to show his Illinois. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and my home is in Lombard, Union Book. Pro-Book, per­ Illinois, where I am now living with my parents. mit or whitecard to the door­ man. This is for the mem­ Bob and I plan to live in Philadelphia or Baltimore when bership's protection. Don't he x'eturns from this trip. waste the Doorman's — or Mrs. Robert Nelson your own—time by- arguing (Ed. Note: The LOG thinks Brother Bob Nelson is to this point. Observe the rules be congratulated on his choice of a mate, and it has put Union-wise Mrs. Nelson on its mailing list. Meanwhile, the you make. SIU extends its best wishes to the newly-married couple.) SS Baltore's 'Brooklyn Kid' Gossips Of Men And Ships Member's New Mate Seeks SIU Info Membership Rules �THE SEAFARERS tOG ^age ten THEY WERE BITING Del Norte Crewmembers Enjoy T^o Christmas Parties In Buenos Aires to the Editor: Well, Brothers, here's the story of a real Christmas for a fine gang of SIU Seamen. We ar­ rived in BA on the 15th of De­ cember, and I was elected to :get a tree. I went to May Sul­ livan's Bar and asked May to get us a tree for the ship, as we would have our Christmas at sea. May got us a fine one. With the trimmings that Mrs. Bankston (the Bosun's wife) had giv­ en us in New Orleans, we dec­ orated the most beautiful tree Triday, ianuary 28, 1949 that fve ever seen On any ship Blacky Bankstoh, Eddie Gon­ zales (chief linen keeper) and myself had the honor of doing the triniming. Then to start things off. May Sullivan thrfew a (Christmas Eye party for iis on the 23rd—and' I mean it was a honey. There was standing room only from seven at night-till four in the morning. The Tulane Victory came in that day and the Bosun, Brother Peterson, and half of the Tulane crew were there to help us cele­ brate. May furnished the foOd and Champagne. There . was plenty for everyone. OFF AGAIN Playing Santa Glaus to the crew of the Del Norte was no easy job and even as sturdy an actor as Ed Rouse, AB. appre­ ciated a chance to let his beard down. Stewardesses Johansson (left) and Cervantes appear a xnite more sprightly. Just in case some perfectionist finds fault with Santa's rig. Red Han­ cock, who submitted photo, hastens fo inform that sandals are correct on tropical runs. Skill Nets Crew Laundry 'to the Editor: The proof of the pudding is in the eating—an old adage but one that had an up-to-date twist recently aboard the SS William H. Carruth, a Liberty tanker running coastwise between Tex­ as and New York. We aboard the ship have just proved to ourselves what good, old-fashioned SIU ingenuity, co­ ordination and tearn work can accomplish in the hands of a ^od creW' and Bosun, Marty Bisson. r Having no laundry or any place on board to wash our clothes we brought the matter up at a shipboard meeting and SOUNDS ALARM ON NON-UNION tEXAS TAXIS fo'/the Editor: This is to bring to the atten­ tion of Brothers sailing Seateain ships and other SIU ves­ sels that touch this coast that at the present time there are several fink cab companies op­ erating in Texas City. These cabs-are in competition with un­ ion cabs. Therefore, it would be appreciated .. if Ship's - Delegates would call special meetings aboard ships and make clear to every brother aboard ship the cabs that are and are not AFL. I have been notified by the cab union business agent that the only union cabs are those of the United Cab Company and Frank's Taxi. You may be told by- some of the drivers of the non-union cabs that they are uiuon members, but they are not. Keith Alsop after a thorough discussion, if was decided to ask permission of Chief Engineer McCorison to lef us make use of the old gun crew's bath, which had been idle. McCorison granted us permis­ sion. Volunteers were called for and a working party responded in typical SIU style. Right now, I wish "to express appreciation in behalf of the entire crew to First Assistant Lorenzen, whose tireless efforts in pitching in with his tools and labor helped make the project a success. He attended to the pipe work. ACTION The Engine Department on that part of the job, too. The Deck Department, with our able Ship's Delegate, Rlackie Con­ nors, taking the lead, took care of the cleaning and painting. A beautiful job was done by all. They really made two blades of grass grow where only one was growing before. The result is a good laundry second to npne on any ship. We have great pride in our achieve­ ment and we will be happy to show the Patrolman our finished product. It stands as an example of what can be done with SIU in­ genuity, coordination and team­ work. W. H. Nu'nn Check It — But Geod Check the slop chest be^ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adeiiuate supply of all the things you are to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. Christmas Eve number two started off at 12:00 noon the 24th, and was a bang-up party till 4:00 p.m. May Sullivan and Sam Eddy, Purser of the Tulane Vic­ tory, and many of the Brothers' While Brother Ramon, BR, holds 10-pound hammerhead girl friends were aboard and shark for "mugging," Brothers Barrientos (left), OS. • and stayed till sailing'time to see us Aponte. OS, admire his catch. Photo was taken by* William off. O'DonneU. Jr. Engineer on the MOrgantown- Victory from whose After leaving BA with the ship deck Ramon enticed his victim as ship was lying at anchor well secured, we Teally started in in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. to celebrate. Believe me. Broth­ ers, you have never seen any­ thing like it. Sisters Johansson and Cervantes (Stewardesses), the Chief Mate, Mr. Tooker, and many other of the officers were down to help along with the personally. These organizations To Ihet Editor: Christmas spirit. did not advertise their coming The music was furnished by I wish to thank all the Brdth- here to See us, but the big out­ ABs Whitey Hursey and Joe ers for the ten-dollar Christmas fit that did advertise 'failed to Torres, and by the voices of all present they voted fo give us shovv up. the crew. AB Ed Rousa was guys in the hospital. I have Thank you again, one and all, kind enough to play the part of been in the Sfafen Island Marine for making this a Merry Christ­ Santa Claus. You can see by the Hospital more than three months mas for me. In closing I wish picture that he did a damn fine and, as 1- am not entitled to com­ the LOG staff and all my Union job, too. pensation, I can tell you the 10 Brothers a Merry Christmas and Well; Brothers, this party went bucks was doubly welcome. a Happy New Year. on until 1:00 a.m., and then broke I had a vei-y nice Christmas H. V. Nielsen up in fine SIU fashion. The cele­ here. In addition to the Union's brating continu6d through Christ­ gift, I also received packages mas day for What can go on from the Red Cross, Salvation ORTIZ ENTERS record as one of the finest pdrties Army, The Navy Mothers Club" NY HOSPITAL that's ever been held on any ship of America" of Staten Island and without trouble of any kind. the Merchant Marine Veterans We don't want to forget the Association. To the Editor: act that Brother, Kaiser put out APPRECIATES PACKAGE Brother R. U. Ortiz came in a very fine Christmas Dinner to this hospital, the Metropoli-. with everything and anything— Brother Volpian and his as­ tan, for admittance. I have been even a cheering glass of wine. sistant also brought me a nice in here for over a month afid, Well, that's about all there is gift package and when I opened before he entered. Brother Or-: except fo give May SuUivan's same I found a card from the tiz paid me a visit. He expects; Bar in BA a big hand for the person who- sent it, a Miss Beato undergo an operation. We alt fine way she treated the Brothers tice Carpendale, 2252 Aqueduct wish him the best of luck. of the SIU. Whenever you're Avenue, New York City. It Mail will reach him at Warit down that way, stop in and pick would be nice if we sent these up the latest LOG, and say hello people JT few copies of the LOG. H, 444 E. 68th St., N. Y. Marino Gordils 1 will acknowledge these gifts to May. Red Hancock Union Xmas Gift Cheered Brother In Marine Hospital FOR SURGERY SS Dei Norte BRET HARTE MEN FIND SHIP STORES BELOW STANDARD To the Editor: About forty-five dayis out of Norfolk we found that some of the butter on this ship, the Bret Harte, was becoming tainted.'Al­ so we found a box of bread had become moldy and some chickens were not up to stand­ ards It appears that the stores had been transferred from an­ other vessel. Of course we are not in- a position to say that the charge of transferring stores is true, but we are writing so that Ag­ ents and Stewards can be oh the lookout, for bum stores received in Norfolk from the Cavalier Grocery Conipany which sup­ plies Waterman ships. Frank Mltchall Vincent S. Kuhl Ftirther Comments On Payoff Rule To the Ediiorr To the Editor: Just a line to voice my opinion about our transportation rule. I think that a man's book entitles him to. a job and it should not be in any agreement that he must collect transportation if the .ship enters a district other than the one in which it signed ar­ ticles; I do not believe this is in line with job security, which has always been one of the main objectives of our Union. Personally, being married, I am broke at the present time and borrowing until I can ship out. But' what if I get a ship that gives me a four week trip and then pays off down south? I'd lose my shipping place, toO. Persoimally^, I think the ruling is no good and I would suggest a referenduih ballot to find out if the membership wants the present ruling or the former. Edward J. Chant Before giving my opinion on" the transportation rule, I would like to first say that I ani a permitman; however, I feel that" it is my duty to take an interest' in Union affairs as well as book-men, for I hope to - become a member myself someday. There is no time like the present to' start taking an interest in mat­ ters that will no doubt affect me in the future. From listening to the older members speak, I gather that the shipowners didn't hand Us trans-' portation money on a silver plat­ ter, but it was a gain won after a long and hard fight by the' Union. No doubt our contracted' companies would put a stop to it if given half a chance to do' so. Why give them a point tdr argue? By all means, let's keep the rule as it now is. F. P. Jeffords �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Januaxy 28, 1949 Page Eleren Biand-Magnuson Biil Is Slated For Early Action PERSONALS EDWARD COLLISON CURLEY MEEKS Please send your permanent Your mother, Mrs. Martha mailing address to C. Tucker, 25 Mary CoUison, 1137 East Lombare Street, Baltimore 31, Mary­ South St., N. Y. C. land, would like you to get in 4. 3^ «. (Continued from Page I) touch with her. PAUL N. FROOM 4 4 4 Rookie is in Mexico—"Ameri­ fives that . , . whenever the VIBEHT BLENMAN can Bar." United States Government, or Get in touch with your mother. any department, agency or in­ 4. i A. Quinones, $1.00; H. Ramos. $1.00; strumentality thereof, procures, LEXIE TATE and RUSSELL Miss Alice Henry, 198 Charlotte NEW YORK A. Cruz, $1.00; McKensey. $2.00. Will these men who were on Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, or makes any loans, grants in aid, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS NEW LONDON the SS Leland Stanford when Demerara, British Guiana. J. T. F. Sigmon, $1.00; A. Dell Isola, W. R. Dixon, $4.00; H. W. Bigham, or provides credits or funds for $1.00: A. Goldsmit^ $2.00; A. H. 4 4 4 she paid off on May 7, 1948 $1.00; H. A. Serpe, $2.00; J. S. Crow­ the procurement of any com­ Cramer, $2.00; Olifidlo Esquivel, $5.00; LARS CARLSON contact Homer O. Diamond, Rt. 2 ley, $2.00 ; C. T. Coleman. $rl .00. modities for transportation by Wm. C. Simmons. $5.00; Paige A. Contact Mrs. Marvin Schwartz, Mitchell.'$5.00; SS ALGER —Box 42, Whistler, Alabama. water, at least 50 per centum of A. Goldsmit. $2.00; A. V. Walrath, $2.00; F. J. Zannanski. 42 Broadivay, New York City. Goldsmit. $2.00; W. Doran, $15.00; Eric the gross tonnage of such com­ 4 4-4. $1.00; J. O. Cray, $1.00: C. E. Murphy, G. Ohman, $1.00; J. Borak. $1.00; V. B. 4. 4 4 DON JOHN FEURALA $5.00; P. J. PasinOsky, $2.00; J. modities, computed by countries, Cooper, $5.00; Peter Giron, $1.00; DEE BIRCH Contact Mr. Marvin Schwartz Bowen, $2.00; A. J. Realer, $1.00; K. and separately for dry bulk car­ Your brother is very ill. Get Luis Santos, $10.00; John Pastrano, Kain, $1.00; J. Fuller, $1.00. 42 Broadway, New York City. riers, dry cargo liner and tanker $10.00; N. J. Figueroa, $1.00; Roy SS MARINE STAR in touch with Mr. Hulbert A. Peston, $5.00; A.. Stephanian, $2.00; services, shall be transported -on 4. 4 4 Carruth, 6432 Catina Street, New Edward Wilish, $3.00; G. .B. Morley^ W. G." Simmons, $1.00; R. V. Suares United States flag vessels, unless LOUIS W. PEPPER $2.00; M. Reeves, $1.00; J. Roll, $2.00 $20.00; L. S. Bishop, $1.00; A. IngibretYour two small children are Orleans 19, Louisiana. C. T. Skyllberg, $1.00; G. W. Fenson the United States Maritime Com­ son, $3.00; Harry Mechnic, $5.00; G. $1.00; W. R. Lyerly, $1.00: S. B mission, after investigation, shall seriously ill. Get in touch with Pegner, $1.00; Roy A. Kaiser, $1.00; D. Layton, $2.00; R. F. Linkowski, $2.00 MELVIN*^ E.^RICE your wife immediately. certify to the department, agency, Malenfant, $5.00; Frank F. James, W. West, $2.00; C. M. Webb, $2.00 Your mother is very anxious $5.00; Jezef Reszel, $5.00; Ralph B. F. S. Daws, $2.00; K. M. Ingebrigtsen or instrumentality of the Govern­ 4 4 4 to ^hear from you. Her address is Hughes, $5.00; Juan C. Vega, $5.00; $2.00; J. R. Lafoe, $2.00; V. D. Street ment charged with the adminis­ • J. W. TAYLOR Crew of SS Steel Fabricator, $4.00; Keats, Kansas. Contact SIU Headquarters con­ $1.00; B. N. Gary, $5.00; T. M. John tration of the laws under which B. A. Gold, $5.00; S. .Beattie, $5.00; F. son, $1.00; N. N. Bathia, $2.00. 4 4 4 cerning Receipt No, C86759. such funds are made available A. Pindarand, $1.00; T. W. Hinson, Jr.. SS POLARIS GLEN SEELEY $5.00; L. Hitchner. $5.00; J. Cc. Mc­ J. M. Maximo, $2.00; M. Arrogo with which the commodities are Alden Gould, Jr., P.O. Box Carthy, $5.00; C. 1. Navarra, $5.00; F. $5.00; I. Usera^ $1.00; W, Robinson, procured, that United States flag 43, Norfolk, Mass., would like to E. Dayrit, $5.00; C. M. Kelley, $1.00; $1.00. vessels are not available in suffi­ J. J. Shiklez, $1.00; J, Kelly, $5.00; C. SS AZALEA CITY Holder of Receipts No. C7959(i have your address. cient numbers or at market rates Jankiewicz, $3.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.0Q;; J. Rowan, $2.00; W. Allman, $1.00 4 4 4 and F. Dows, holder of Receipt C. Annina, $5.00; J. D. Blanchard. E. Polberg, $5.00: A. Cotol, $1.00; J for United States flag vessels to MIKE LASMAR $5.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.00; W. J. Benish. No. C79808, issued in Baltimore Pacheco, $1.00; C. J. Scofield, $2.00 effectuate the purposes of this Get in touch with W. H. Simp­ $5.00; A. Goldsmit. $2.00; G. F. Cann, J. D. Lane, $1.00; H. C. Peterson section." during week of January 22, are $10,000; A. Goldsmit, $2.00. $2.00; C. C. Pedersen, $2,00; H. Put requested to contact 6th Floor, son, 802 Chatham Street, Mon­ SS STRATHMORE AMERICAN RATES $1.00; A. Di Amico, $1.00; T. Mc­ treal, Canada. 51 Beaver Street, so credit can A. Dokeris, $3.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.00. Carthy, $1.00; H. C. Cordes, $1.00; H SS CORNELIA be given for monies paid. What makes- the Bland-MagnuW. Ehmsen, $1.00; D. Guerrero, $1.00 GEORGE ^HUDSON T. Pantileef, $1.00; J. Gegante, $1..0; son biU tighter than the present S. Bugajewski,'$5.00. Your mother has passed away. J. R. Miller. $2.00; M. Sovich, $1.00; SS CAPE SAN MARTIN law is the phrase "at market Contact your sister in Sparta, B. Agol, $5.00; N. Mamat, $2.00; S. rates for United States flag ves­ Lenert^ $4.00; T. A. Pukki, $2.00; N. Georgia. sels." In the present law this C. Beck, $4,00; D. Segundo, $5.00; J. 4 4 4point is not clearly stipulated, L. Rios, $4.00; F. Vainikainen, $3.00; SIU, A&G District WILLIAM S. GREGEL W. Tschuschke, $2.00; G. V. Gjerseth, and Hoffman justified his pro­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Important papers are being $2.00; J. Martinez, $1.00; J. S. Mineses, posal by maintaining that if for­ William. Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 leld for you. Get in touch with $2.00; C. Rodriguez, $5.00; P. Magro, $5.00; N. Serrano, $2.00; J. V. Bocala, eign rates were below American BOSTON ....278 State St. your sister, Mrs. Helen Donofris, $5.00; J. W. Cord, $5.00; E. D. Crowell, rates he could use foreign ships (Continued from Page 4) E. a. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 ;.5 East Monroe, Bedford, Ohio. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 when Canadian operators think $5.00; P. Lorete, $5.00; A. Plaza, $5.00; in any amount he wished. J. W. Kleczer, $5.00; G. Rodriguez, 4 4 4 GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. so little of their contracts with $2.00; W. L. Busch, $5.00; P. S. Howe, Provision is made for the Mari­ HAROLD D. ITTNER. Jr. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Your father is ill, and asks the Canadian Seamen's Union $5.00; J. W. Logan, $3.00; A. G. Hel- time Commission to report to MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. they repeatedly violate the pacts. terbran, $5.00. Congress within 90 days of the Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 that you contact him at 14 N. SS SEATON By now the CSU certainly bill's enactment and at fourNEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Mcintosh Street, Elberton, Ga. V. Perez, $2.00; S. H. Fulford, $86.00. should have been able to block month intervals thereafter on E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 SS ELIZABETH 4 4 4 this practice. The fact that they compliance. Nations receiving H. Ortiz, $2.00; R. F. Stewart, $1.00; NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. WILLIAM D. RINEHART A. A. Stowe, $2.00; C.P. Negron. $2.00. breign aid goods would not be haven't halted these body blows Joe Algina, Agent HAnovor 2-2784 Your daughter, Gertrude', is' SS AFOUNDRIA NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. now getting along fine and is to the Canadian seamen might S. Zavadcson, $1.00; B. Hoffman, reimbui-sed for any goods pur­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 indicate that no effective action chased if less than 50 percent out of danger. It's a boy! $1.00; J. Murphy, $2.00; R. Morales, PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. has been taken. are shipped in American vessels. $2.00; J. J. Palmer, $4.00; H. V. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Since the communist party Erimes, $1.00; M. H. Lorenzo, $1.00; Despite the fact that the bill EUGENE^ A. STANTON SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. controls the CSU it is very M. Rzenkowicz, $2.00; F. Gonzales, was expected to pass both the Please get in touch with Al­ Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 W. E. Morreale, $20.00; R. likely the Canadian seaman are $1.00; Llauger. $1.00; G. R. Graham, $25.00; House and the Senate without SAN JUAN, P.R....2S2 Ponce de Leon bert Michelson, 1650 Russ Bldg. being sacrificed to the party's de­ J. F. Kazar, $1.00; M. Santana, $1.00; serious opposition, SIU Head­ Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 San Francisco, Calif., attorney sire for continual chaos and un­ R. Padilla, $1.00; W. A. Beyer, $1.00. quarters continued to urge Sea­ SAVANNAH.. 2 Abercorn St. for William Hartman, AB, who SS ARLYN When farers to remind their represen­ Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 received an eye injury while rest on the waterfront. P. Perez, $2.00; A. Torres, $1.00; L. TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. chipping aboard SS Hattiesburg seamen, like shoreside workers Soler. $1.00; J. Tassin, $1.00; J. Kali- tatives in Congress of the criti­ Broadway 0484 Victory on April 29, 1948. Tele­ everywhere, enjoy top wages and cal nature of the issue. loa, $1.00. working conditions, the com­ TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. phone Yukon 6-6818. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 munists are unhappy. WILMINGTON, Calif., 227% Avalon Blvd. By failing to develop a means ROBERT \/^CHEZ Terminal 4-2874 of ending the abuses suffered by A1 Lopez asks that you send HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St.. N.Y.C. the Canadian seamen, the CSU HAnover 2-2784 a statement concerning the acci­ By CAL TANNER is serving the party's interests dent he suffered on the Alcoa SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Ranger on December 23 to Ben and not those of its membership. MOBILE — Shipping contin­ We also saw one ship in tran­ TIME TO ACT DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Sterling, 4 2 Broadway, New ued pretty slow in the Port of sit. This was Waterman's Beau­ Lindsey Williams When are the Canadian sea­ Mobile, although we had four regard which was in excellent York, N. Y. ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS men going to wake up? A con­ payoffs and six sign-ons. Three shape. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler siderable number of members in of the latter were on continuous One ship we'd like to mention HARRY STRATFORD _ Joseph Volpian Contact Ben Sterling, 42 the communist-dominated CSU articles. again is Steel Ranger, Isthmian. Broadway, New York. Your case are totally disgusted. SUF She came down from New York The four vessels paying off If they are truly disgusted with has been settled. were in pretty good shape. There carrying a heads-up crew, if we HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. the lack of representation given 4 4 4 were only a few minor beefs ever saw one. The way they Phone 5-8777 them in the CSU they should JAMES L. OSBURN PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. on them, and all the complaints handled their beefs was a credit Beacon 4336 Your daughter, of Sproutt, Al­ turn to the SIU. were settled quickly and easily. to the Union. RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. abama, requests your address be­ With the SIU as their bargain­ Phone 2599 The payoffs included the Al­ They didn't argue with any­ cause of illness and business. ing agent, they would be pro­ SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. coa Clipper which signed right body, least of all with the offi­ tected by contracts which the Douglas 2-8363 Important. on again for another 17-day cers. They just got the facts ship operators have learned to SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. cruise to the Islands, the Steel right and turned them over to respect. Main ittSO MICHAEL PKKUN the Patrolman. Handling that WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. The Galveston Agent reports They would be assured of se­ Ranger which signed on for the crew was a pleasure. Terminal 4-3131 that your gear was not checked curity impossible to attain imder Isthmian intercoastal run, Wa­ a leadership which serves the terman's Monarch of the Seas While in Mobile, the Ranger's at the Galveston Hall. Canadian District communist party but not the which is still on the Puerto Ri- crew sent a donation to Brother MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square can run, and Waterman's De Soto Alvin Ward over in the New membership. Plaleau 6700—Marquette 5909 Orleans hospital. Brother Ward They would be certain that which runs coastwise. PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. lost a leg in an accident several when their welfare is threatened, Waterman's Winslow Homel­ Phone North 1229 months ago. such as it has been on the 18 and Governor Brandon also took ALCOA POINTER PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 The following men have trans­ ships whose crews have been cre\iis. These went on Army time There are some oldtimers TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street portation money coming, which dumped cold in foreign ports, a charter, the first to the Medi­ ai-ound. Notably: J. McCasland, Elgin 5719 L. A. Cheeseman, A. E. Diaz, R. VICTORIA, B.C 602 Bough ton St. can be collected at Alcoa office: militant organization would fight terranean, the second to Japan Richard King, John J. Leon­ in their behalf with every ounce and Korea. The sign-ons were Bunch, S. W. Ghale, H. L. LowEmpire 4531 VANCOUVER.. 565 Hamilton St. ard, Charles M. Cain, Thomas P. of its energy. very smooth, everything having ery, J. Daugherty, H. W. Roberts, Pacific 7824 Clark, James Francisco, Francis When are the Canadian seamen been checked carefully before­ N. Geno, J. E. Thompson, D. L. Parker and K. B. Larsen. P. O'Connor. going to wake up? hand. NOTICE! SIU HHLLS Canadian Crews Victims Of CSU Port Mobile Gets Smooth Payoff MONEY DUE �Page Twelve THE S E A F A R E RS LO G Fridaiv:Juiuary 28. 'yr-: , [« I' Wl$ CHANCE yom SB£M WAITIN6 «>R CITIESSERVICE oil COMPANY, WHICH IS NOTDRIOUS FOR ... PAYING IDWESrWAGES/NA^ARITlME ... FIRING SEAMEN WITHOUT REASOAI OR NOTICE ... BLACKBALLING ANYONE WHO SPEAKS UP FOR HIS RIGHTS . DUMP/NG SEAMEN "TO AAAKE JOBS FOR RELATIVES AND FAVORITES • « —NOW IS TRYING TO OI\/EWU ITS STOOGE UNION^PROMOTED AND CONTROLLED BY A COMPANV LAWYER . BUT THE COMING LABOR BOARD ELECTICWS GIVES YOU >DUR CHANCE TD GET JOB SECURITY... HIGHEST WAGES AKJD BEST OVERTIME IN INDUSTRY... CHOICE OF JOBS - TANKERS, FREIGHTERS/ PASSENGER SHlPS/TUSS. ETC. - AND CHOICE OF RUNS ... DEMOCRATIC CONTROL OF YOUROWAI ORGANISATION ... UNION REPRESENTATION... AND THE MOST HI&HLY PRIZK> POSSESSION ON THE WATERFRONT— AN SlU BOOKI tmm(mAHii/moJif FY, vmmmf... -^ * � 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 28, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 50% BILL BEFORE HOUSE GROUP BLAND-MAGNUSON BILL DUE FOR EARLY CONSIDERATION BY MERCHANT MARINE BODY NOMINATIONS FOR DELEGATES TO CONVENTION CREW TURNS CTMA MEETING INTO SIU RALLY SNUG HARBOR TAKES OLDTIMERS' INCOMES ECA PROBES PANAMANIAN SHIPPING SEAFARER W.J HUNT DIES IN SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICAN CURRENCY RULES FORCES ROBIN LINE TO CUT RUNS PHILLY REALIZES WORTH OF SIU'S ORGANIZING DRIVE SAVANNAH SEES BRIGHT WEEK AHEAD CANADIAN SEAMEN CALLED VICTIMS OF COMMIE CSU SUZANNE CREW AIDS INJURED COAST GUARDSMEN UNLOADING OF SPECIAL-RIGGED SHIP DRAWS 'WELL DONE' FROM BOSUN BIENVILLE MEN CLAIM LAUNDRY WRUNG THEM DRY BLAND-MAGNUSON BILL IS SLATED FOR EARLY ACTION CANADIAN CREWS VICTIMS OF CSU PORT MOBILE GETS SMOOTH PAYOFF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/28/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 4 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b55cc041b6b906d911874e395f3c5c29.PDF 3be55cc62ada30f04a87ef5f035f3682 PDF Text Text HQ Proposes Membership Referendum Says CTMA Head Organized Esse Company Union The collective bargaining elec­ tion on ships of the Cities Serv­ ice Oil Company moved a step closer this week when tlie Na­ tional Maritime Union announced that it "had withdrawn its inter­ est" in the case. The NMU decision to step out of the Cities Service picture was revealed, in a telegram sent Wednesday to the regional office of the National Labor Relations Board by Jack Lawrenson, vicepresident of the NMU. Text of the telegram follows: "In the interests of establish­ ing legitimate trade unionism, and to assist the Seafarers Inter­ national Union in smashing com­ pany unionism, the National Maritime Union has withdrawn its interest in the Cities Service Oil Co. Case No. 2-RC-512.V RESPONSE According to Lawrenson, the telegram was sent in reply to an NLRB query asking the CIO union if it had an inteiest in the Cities Service case. Acting on the petition of tlie SrU, the National Labor Rela­ tions Board in Washington re­ cently ordered that a collective bargaining election be held on the ships of the Cities Service fleet not voted in the election won last winter by the Seafarers. The date for the election is to be set by the regional office of the NLRB, and is expected to be announced shortly pending dis­ position of the company's latest stalling tactic. Lawrenson also informed the SIU that the Esso Tanker Men's Association, the Standard Oil Company of New Jei'sey's Com­ pany union, was developed "with the active help of the character that is now blocking your elfoi-ts" in the Cities Sex'vice fleet. The "character" referred to by Lawrenson is the so-called head of the Cities Service Tanker Men's Association (CTMA), the company-controlled and domin­ ated puppet organization. This character "is evidently the expert," the NMU letter con­ tinues, "and has moved from Esso to Cities Service to help found the new outfit and prevent legitimate trade-unionism." A Headquarters recommenda­ tion calling for a referendum on Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA the question of transportation was adopted unanimously by the 1,113 members present at the VOL. XI NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1949 No. 5 Jan. 26 meeting in the Port of New York. The recommendation will be presented for action by the membership in other ports at the next regular Branch meet­ ings on Feb. 9. In calling for the referendum. Headquarters urged that a sam­ ple ballot be drafted subject to membership action which would allow the membership to ex­ press its choice of a transporta­ tion rule. The balloting. Head­ quarters pointed out, once set, would be conducted for a period of 60 days and would begin at a date to be announced at the next meetings in all ports. HOT ISSUE Commencement of voting on the transportation question will bring to a close one of the most controversial issues to be dis­ cussed within the Union in many yeai's. In order to give as wide a hearing as possible to members wishing to present their points of view on the transportation rule, the SEAFARERS LOG in­ vited the membership to submit letters for publication both- for and against the rule currently in force. Hundreds of Seafarers re­ sponded and their preferences on the transportation question have appeared in the Union newspaper during the past three months. The rule now in force, which was adopted by the member­ ship last fall, provides that whenever transportation money is due a crew under terms of the contract all hands must get off the ship and replacements are to be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall. CHOICE Subject to membership ap­ proval, the ballot will offer a choice of two propositions. The first proposition would retain the present transportation rule. The second would allow those men who so desire to remain aboard the ship, providing they do not collect transportation money. Those who accept the transpor­ tation money would be required to get off the ship and replace­ ments are to be shippxed from early in December that after man postponed his order until G. Magnuson of Washington, who the Union Hiring Hall. January 1 he would start allot­ February 1. Then he postponed introduced the bill into the up­ The Headquarters recommen­ ting extra bulk cargoes to for­ it until April 1. per house, wrote to the SIU dation for the referendum was eign ships because American Congressman Bland of Virgin­ this week as follows: made in view of the fact that freight rates were too high, and ia, chairman of the House Mer­ "Your letters and the copies the transportation question has backed up his order with the chant Marine Committee and of your Union's publication, the been very thoroughly discussed claim that there was a loophole principal author of the Merchant SEAFARERS LOG, which you and that all hands are fully in the- law permitting his pro­ Marine Act of 1936, introduced have been forwarding, are most acquainted with the issues in­ posal, European interests,, who his bill to save the American helpful to me in my efforts on volved. The next logical step had deliberately depressed their flag ships. Early action on the behalf of the American Merchant will be to put the question be­ own rates, were jubilant. But bill is expected. Senator Warren Marine." fore the entire membership. Hoffinan's proposal would have thrown 10,000 or more American seamen and other American workers out of jobs by forcing the lay-up of 120 to 150 Mari­ The Official Tallying Commit­ quarters and Port officeholders wards Patrolman; Ray White, time Commission ships. tee's report announcing the suc­ are several who are new to the Tampa Agent; W. Morris, Mobile SIU PROTESTS cessful candidates in the annual positions to which they have Joint Patrolman; R. Jordan, Mo­ 'The Seafarers protested vigor­ Atlantic and Gulf District elec­ been elected. These men and the ously, and rallied the entire la­ tions was accepted unanimously posts they are taking for the first bile Joint Patrolman; Jeff Mor­ rison, Galveston Patrolman, and bor movement to its cause. Other by the membership in all ports time are: Leonard Craddock, San Juan maritime unions and the indus­ at the Jan. 26 regular meetings. Agent. Ernest B. Tilley, Boston Agent; try acted. Letters and telegrams All newly-elected officials will Ben Lawson, Boston Patrolman; The Committee members were began to pour into the offices of Senators and Congressmen al­ be formally notified at the next Carl Gibbs, New York Deck elected at the January 12 meet­ ready indignant at Hoffman's regular A&G Branch meetings— Patrolman; Teddy Babkowski, ing of the Headquarters Branch, Feb. 9—and will assume office New York Joint Patrolman; Jim­ action. for the cm-rent year "within at my Sheehan, Philadelphia Agent; and consisted of Sam Luttrell Hoffman told the committee and Milton Williams, Deck; Pete he personally wanted a large least 3 days after notification," Leon . Johnson, Baltimore Deck American . merchant marine and as provided in Article 13, Sec­ Patrolman; Walter Siekmann, Larson and Matt Fields, Elngine, tion 8 of the Union Constitution. Baltimore Engine Patrolman; 'and Eddie Mooney and Do* always had. Just , bs:fore Cluristmas, Hoff­ Among the 33 District Head­ Bennie Gonzalez, Baltimore Ste­ (Tiny) Mease, Stewards. r MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL, • WHO'S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL ?!\ HOf YOU, SlS-XBUl Hoffman Okays 50% Rule Before House Group WASHINGTON, Feb. 3—ECA Administi-ator Paul G. Hoffman told the House Merchant Marine Committee today that he, too, wanted 50 percent or more of all foreign aid cargoes to go in American flag vessels, but that he wanted a law with no loop­ holes in it, the SIU's Washington representative reported. Hoffman was testifying on tlie BlandMagnuson bill, now being consid­ ered. by the committee. The only reservation- on the bill which Hoffman voiced was a criticism of its provision that the 50-50 or better cargo allocations be "computed by countries." He said that this stricture would create difficulties in adminis­ tration, and he hoped that the bill could be amended to give ECA greater flexibility in this re­ spect, without endangering the overall 50-50 stipulation. Congressmen expressed the hope that American ships could get more of the expensive car­ goes than they have been carry­ ing as well as the cheap bulk cargoes. When Hoffman announced Election Report Accepted By Membership �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG lUday, February 4< 194S . 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 Ten Years Of Progress i Almost ten years ago to the day, on February 10, 1939, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union ran off the first edition of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. The Union was only a few months old when the four-page paper was circulated on the water­ front for the first time. The growth of the A&G District's official publica­ tion since that time is significant of the development and success of the Union, which has forged a reputation as an aggressive organization of seamen vastly respected through­ out the organized labor movement. In the early days, the LOG appeared only every other week as the Union struggled to build a structure of security for its membership that would withstand the most vicious onslaughts of the seamen's enemies. Much has been accomplished since our humble be­ ginning, and the LOG has been a reliable barometer of the advance made by the SIU in behalf of its member­ ship in our first decade as an organization. From the four-page bi-weekly, with a circulation of only a few hundred copies, the LOG has jumped to a weekly publi­ cation of 12-16 pages and a circulation of more than 50,000. The progress of the Union itself is just as noteworthy. Its membership now ranks as the best paid group of maritime workers in the world. Ten years ago ABs drew $75 per month. Today the SIU scale calls for $226.01 a month in this rating. Under terms of the highly re­ spected SIU contracts. Seafarers perform their shipboard duties protected by top working conditions. Moreover, 'SIU men are recognized everywhere for their militant contribution to the cause of organized labor. Principally, the progress of the SIU is the reward of foresight, militancy, alertness and struggle. The SIU has always approached the problems of the merchant seamen with a realistic eye. It never did, for example, fall for any false promises, such as were heaped upon the *'heroes in dungarees" by temporary patriots during the These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, rugged war years. The SIU knew—and pursued a pro­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging gram that showed it knew—that anything won for the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by American seamen would be the result of nothing less writing them. than the blood and sweat the Union spent in its own BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL R. WEIKEL efforts. W. ROBERTS GEO. COLEMAN R. COOTE It was on that basis that the SIU went out into the FRAN^ ALASAVICH P. BUSH field to bring hundreds of unorganized" vessels under the VIC MILAZZO C. SIMMONS JOSEPH E. GALLANT Union banner and set the pattern for the industry in J. PUZALEWSKI lb wages and working conditions. R. MOACK MOBILE HOSPITAL G. CARROLL But the relative security enjoyed today by the Am­ E. A. McGUFFEY J. McFARLIN erican seamen, who not so long ago were the most ex­ W. O. WILLIAMS F. CHRISTY ploited workers among the nation's wage-earners, does M. CARDONA V. LYNCH ' _ W. ROSS not satisfy the SIU. Much remains to be done in mari­ P. HENDERSON E. KING E. LAWSON time. For one thing the Union contends that the men E. LEARY J. BOURGEOIS ,who follow the rigorous seafaring profession are entitled J. GREY J. MARTINEZ to look forward to the comfort and security of an inde­ J. C. WECK A. FASE pendent old age when they are no longer able to meet I. SMITH A. KASTINA the exacting physical requirements of life on the bounding W. C. BOYD C. LAWSON lb t X billow. C. VIKIN BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. C. LAWSON The old age benefits of the Social Security program, R. FREY J. MALINOWSKI •as they now stand, are totally inadequate for seamen, who J. B. PURVIS lb X lb rteceive even less than shoreside workers as they turn 65. J. A. CARROLL SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. iMedical aid provided for seamen in the Marine Hospitals, T.THOMAS R. POSTON M. BLUM though excellent, is available only under limiting con- L. SWOBODA W. PRANQUIZ 'jditions. G. PAGANO . L. C. COLE A. C. McALPiN . American workers in every field are entitled to a O. HARDEN H. GJEDRE R. C. SHEDD • full measure of security—and the SIU is now studying - T.MASTANUNO ' ^ ' ' W. F. PANBWTCZ the ways and means to insure that security for its ••B. WILSCW • •:.. ^ J. CAHENDER jmembership. D. MCCARTHY ; T. C. MUSGBOVE Men thw In The Ahriiw Htapitak ... 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 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.ra. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) R. E. PIERCE S. J. KASMIRSKI E. G. BREWER HUGH THOMAS XXX STATEN ISLAND M. J. LUCAS N. DORPMANS J. W. TAYLOR W. HUNT Q. O. AMES . ru. J. P. WETZLER • 4. F. STOKES t J. J. O'CONNOR J. GRANGAARD G. STEPANCHUK R.PENNINGTON . ' L. DWYER f J. R. MARCOUX > K. JENSEN i XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL J J. GlVENS ; W. WESTCOTT •f • D. HUTCHINGS J. J. O'CONNOR S. R. PARIS M. POSTER -d; M.'MAYNAIID ' • ' • �THE SEAFARERS 1 riday. February 4, 1949 LOG Page Three Union Welfare Plans: Labor's New Goal shipbuilding, steel making, public utilities, retail and wholesale At the Headquarters meeting in New York on January 26, the membership trade, local transportation, fur present unanimously adopted a motion directing Union officials to study the ques­ and leather working, cleaning tion of a Union welfare plan, to analyze the welfare plans now benefitting other and dyeing, hotel and restaurant trades, communications, toy man­ unions and to demand a welfare plan the next time the Negotiating Committee ufacturing and jewelry making. meets with the shipowners. The following article is the first in a series. Subse­ In subsequent articles, the quent articles will explain in detail how the plans of the United Mine Workers, LOG will tell in detail how some the International Ladies Garment Workers and other unions work, and will develop of the plans work. Sick benefits, life insurance a plan believed feasible for the SIU. policies and pension arrange­ ments are not given away for Had it not beemfor the near dis­ surance and retirement plans. nothing. Although funds for pay­ union abandoned them. As re­ Retirement plans supplement ing them can be set up in a cently as 1943, only 18 unions astrous inflation of 1947 and 1948 the Feder^d Social Security avail­ number of ways, somebody has were reported to have any plans —not to mention the Taft-Hart­ at all; But a number of com­ ley Act, the spread of welfare able to workere over 65. The to put up the money in'the first panies, perhaps with the notion plans might have been the most Federal payments make for place. of standing the unions off^ did important development in labor pretty slim living unless a man PLANS VARY introduce various kinds of sick­ during the wartime and postwar has something else to go with ness, disability, life insurance years. In the long run it still them. A pension provides that* Most of the plans won through something else. collective bargaining are com­ and pension plans of their own. may prove to be. SIU STUDY Life insurance to the man who pletely financed by the employer. Organized labor had little or no BROAD PROTECTION Recognizing the progressive voice in their administration, holds it means that he need However, in some cases the Of the 3,000,000 workers cov­ never be haunted by fear that membership contributes a portion nature of such plans. Seafarers and they were a form of pater­ ered by welfare plans, about 45 he will go to his grave leaving of the premiums. A 100 percent present at the Headquarters nalism. meeting in New York on Janu­ It was during World War II percent are protected by health wife and children . completely employer-financed plan ordi­ ary 26 enthusiastically adopted that unions began to campaign and welfare funds which provide destitute. narily calls for the company to a motion instructing Union offi­ strongly for collective protection sickness and accident benefits, Some welfare plans are union- kick in from two to three per­ cials to make a thorough study beyond that offered by union hospitalization, surgical, mater­ and industry-wide. Such is the cent or perhaps four percent of of the subject and to demand a wages, conditions and job se­ nity and medical care, accidental case with the overall plan of his payroll. On the other hand, death or dismemberment bene­ the International Ladies Garment the employer may have to make welfare plan at the next meet­ curity. Workers Union, parts of whose an outright purchase of insurance ing between the Negotiating That they did so was in some fits and life insurance. Committee and the shipowners. measure accidental. In decision Another 44 percent are pro­ present system go back nearly policies. This is the first of a series of after decision the War Labor tected by one or more of the 40 years. And such is the case A plan may be administered articles which will survey the Board denied wage increases above benefits plus pensions. The with the plan of the United (1) solely by the union con­ field and outline the kind, of above those permitted under the remaining 11 percent have pen­ Mine Workers who did not ob­ cerned, (2) jointly by the union tain theirs uxitil 1946. plan which might be feasible Little Steel Formula. - At the sion systems only. and the company, (3) by the Because the Government long for the SIU. Other plans, in fact the maj­ union, the company and a third same time the Board more or Although emphasis on welfare less encouraged "fringe improve­ ago recognized the rather spe­ ority of them, are confined to re­ party, (4) by an insurance com­ plans and the obtaining of them ments", as welfare elements in cial position of merchant sea­ gional groups of local unions. pany. through collective bargaining are a union contract were sometimes men by founding the Marine For instance, a group of painters The Taft-Hartley Act restricts Hospitals in 1799, active Seafar­ locals in Manhattan and the new developments for most un­ described. ers may have scant interest in Bronx in New York are or­ the manner in which a union can ions, labor historians point out UNIONS ACT some of the health plans. How­ ganized into a District Council be the sole administrator, but the that a number of such plans National Labor Relations Board were operated in the early years Unions saw the chance to score ever, they should not overlook for bargaining purposes, and the has ruled on several occasions unexpected gains and sought the health programs completely. council has a welfare plan cov­ that an employer can be com­ of the trade union movement. According to accounts, the employer financed fringe benefits The Marine Hospitals do not ering the painteis in the two pelled to bargain on the wclfai-e Journeyman Barbers established vigorously. So vigorously, in fact, provide cash sick benefits along boroughs. question. a system to provide sick bene­ that last September it was re­ with their surgical and medical MANY COVERED The recent increase of welfare fits as early as 1893. The To­ ported in the Monthly Labor Re­ care. Nor do they treat seamen's funds under collective bargain­ Large numbers of workers in bacco Workers followed suit in view that more than 3,000,000 families. Moreover, there is a ing is a tremendous step forward the following industries are now 1898. The historians say that by American workers were covered time limit after leaving a ship by ti-ade unions. By obtaining covei-ed by health or retirement 1903 a total of 28 unions had by one kind of health or pension within which a seaman must en­ welfai-e plans they have been able plans obtained through collective sick benefit plans. plan or another under collective ter a Marine Hospital if he re­ to win economic protection for bargaining; • Howevex", these plans, which bargaining agreements. This was quires treatment. A welfare plan their members away fi'om the Men's and women's clothing, for Seafarers might well include wete union financed, did not twice the number covered the some health benefits when it is textiles and hoisery, millinery, job as well as on it. In some work very well and union after year before. coal mining, building trades, ma­ cases, they have won full insur­ drafted. Certainly Seafarers would be chinery, rubber, office and pro­ ance from the ci-adle to the interested in exploring life in­ fessional work, paper, furniture. grave. In recent years members of forward looking trade unions well established in their indus tries have been driving toward a wider form of economic se curity than wages and condi­ tions alone can provide. This security is achieved through broad and ingenious in­ surance programs yielding medi­ cal and surgical jiare, sick bene­ fits, vacation benefits and in many instances old age pensions for union members. These programs, which can be set up in a number of ways, are generally called "welfare plans," The "unions have won most of them through collective bargain­ ing. Hearings Open On New Bill To Replace Taft-Hartley Act Hearings began this week be­ fore the Senate Labor Commit­ tee on the new labor bill de­ signed to eliminate the TaftHartley Act and reinstate the Wagner Act with amendments. • The Administration-sponsored bill, approved by President Truinan and drawn up with the aid of labor attorneys, scraps the jgovernment's power of in injunc­ tion and provides instead for a voluntary 30-day cooling off period in disputes affecting the nation's economy. Greatly bolstex-ing the Wagner Act is one. of the amendments which would circumvent state laws against the' closed shop, by providing that any employer en­ gaged in interstate commei-ce may sign a closed .^shop agx-eement. . Bxpectation^ that the bill would spend endless weeks in committee, and be slashed to ribbons, were ended when the Senate Committe adopted a res­ olution that allows hearings only on the amendments to the Wag­ ner Act and calls for the hear­ ings to end on February 10. - The bill will then be reported iout onto the floor of the Sen­ ate for debate. The resolution, offered by Senator Pepper (D., Fla.), throttled all efforts of TaftHartley supporters to bottle up and rewrite the bill in committee. The most rugged going in com­ mittee is expected to center Two more 30,000-ton ore car­ ai-ound the amendment abandon­ riers are to be built in Bethle­ ing the injunction weapon, which hem Shipyards for Ore Line. provided for an 80-day cooling The vessels will bring to a total off period. The bill, in fact, re­ of ten the number of giant new stores the full foixe of the Npr- ore carriers built to import iron ris-LaGuardia Anti-Injunction ore from Cruz Grande, Chile. law. Work is not expected to begin EASY GOING before 1950. 4. J. J. Other amendments, which are not expected to draw much firx,- Waterman has expressed its call for certain unfair labor prac­ opposition to the continued char­ tice curbs on unions. These are tering of ships by the govern­ "unjustifiable" secondary boy­ ment. At hearings held in Wash­ cotts, jurisdictional strikes, ington, the company maintained strikes to compel an employer to that chartered ships are taking bargain when he is imder some business away from operators obligation of law to bargain with who have invested large amounts another union, failure to give no­ of money in their modern ves­ tice of conti-act termination, and sels. The spokesman for the com­ ti-ansfer of the Conciliation Serv­ pany added that, if the charter­ ice to the Department of Labor. ing had been halted, at least Conspicuously absent; from the 250 more ships would have been proposed amendments are the bought by U.S. operators than Taft-Hartley provisions calling were purchased. for non-communist affidavits it 4>- 4" Lack of ships, because of the from union officials, the ban on political spending, the ban on uncertainty of the future of the strikes by. federal employees and. Maritime Commission's charter­ the provision relieving employers. ing authority, is given as the from bai^aining with, supervisory; reason for the failure of the Department of Agriculture to employees. , meet its January grain shipment head of the American Bureau quota to Marshall Plan- coun­ of Shipping notes that the av­ tries. The program for February erage age of the American mer­ and March is also seen threat­ chant marine has dropped from twenty to approximately eleven ened. years. The one weakness in the t S. postwar fleet is the lack of pas­ A new lighting system which senger-cargo vessels. Prewar will permit a greater number of ships of this type numbered 151, vessels to use the Chesapeake at present the total is only 52, and Delaware Canal on a The report also listed the make­ twenty-four-hour basis soon will up of the resei-ve fleet as being be completed; Army engineers 1,395 Liberty ships, 235 Victory have announced. The project has ships, 11 Liberty-type tankers, been recommended by shipping interests, since the canal saves 14 small coastal tank ships and time and fuel, and contributes 3 old prewar built tankers. All substantially to the reduction of but 62 in the reserve fleet were built during the war. operating costs. 4. 4. 4. t i iThe entire Iranian merchant The once proud North German fleet is tied up at Port Houston Lloyd liner Bremen is being this week. The fleet—one ship, scrapped at Nordenham ..on the the Iran—is manned by fifty-one Weser River. The Bremen was men, of which only seven are bontbed and burned during the Iranians. The 10,000-ton vessel war, and was left ashore near . was a gift to Iran from the Nordenham in about fifteen of water. The bi'g liner now | United States. shows only about ten feet of her 4* 4^ 4> " hull above water. The rest pf 'j America's postwar fleet is larg­ the hull and superstructure has ^ er, speedier and. newer; than . the been cut off and scrapped. preWar tonnage whicit- flew the (Continued on Page 11) American flag. A report by the �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 4, 1949 No Miracle On 34 St -SIU Helps AFL Clerks A steady downpour failed to block the Retail Clerks' operations, thanks to the chivalry of volunteers like Seafarer Gene Sinclair, who held umbrella over head of Elaine Gale, organizer for the salespeoples' union. For the second time within the pieces of union literature were had to reach 8,000 woi'kcrs in past few months, Seafarers jour­ distributed daily to Macy em­ the discouragingly short space of neyed up to New York's teem­ ployees at the store entrances by a few days. But the primary the 40 Seafarers and" the Retail purpose of the drive was educa­ ing 34th Street area in response Clerks organizing committee who tional in nature—to acquaint the to a request for aid from an AFL started out each morning from Macy people with the AFL Re­ union. On this trip, 40 volun­ the AFL union's headquarters at tail Clerks union. teer SIU men were lending a 1440 Broadway. As the voting date drew near, hand to the AFL Retail - Clerks. In addition to the support the CIO union dropped out of They were displaying the same given the Retail Clerks by • the the picture, leaving the AFL union consciousness displayed by individual volunteer Seafarers, Retail Clerks in' competition with SIU Headquarters placed at the the unaffiliated 1-S. their Brothers who had appeared Clerks' disposal its facilities for Regardless of the outcome of on the International Ladies Gar­ producing the vast amount of the election, the RCIA—:an or­ ment Workers Union picketlines educational and organizational ganization of more than 250,000 in the fight against the open- literature that was distributed members with locals in almo.st to the employees of the Macy every state of the nation—is deshoppers. In line with the SIU's tradi­ department store. tional policy of helping other NEW EXPERIENCE trade unions whenever possible, It was the first time that the the volunteer Seafarers joined great majority of Macy em­ members of the AFL Retail ployees "had ever seen Seafarers Clerks International Association close up," as one of the main as they began a drive last week floor salesgirls put it. to bring New York department store employees under the banner For years, Macy workers had been organized in a CIO organi­ of the AFL. zation. Sometime ago the Macy UNION EDUCATION group seceded from the CIO and founded an independent organi­ Last week's operation was zation, Local 1-S, unaffiliated. aimed at the 8,000 employees of R. H. Macy and Company, "the A few weeks ago, RCIA or­ world's largest department stoi'e." ganizers secured enough pledges Purpose of the Macy operation to qualify for the baUot in termined to go forward in the was to acquaint the stores' em­ competition with the CIO union department store field. ployees with the existence of the and the unaffiliated 1-S in a col­ Among the most recent suc­ AFL Retail Clerks and thus pave lective bargaining election to be cesses scored by the AFL de^ the way for their eventual or­ conducted by the NLRB. partment store union is the con­ ganization within the AFL The AFL Retail Clerks faced tract signed with Oppenheimj framework. a herculean task, since in view Collins and Company and the Thousands upon thousands of of the imminent balloting they absorption of the independent union of the John Wanamaker store whose 'employes voted to affiliate with the AFL. LAUDS SEAFARERS ABOVE — Some members of the Retail Clerks who distri­ buted organizational literature to their co-workers at one of the entrances to the "world's largest department store." ABOVE RIGHT — Coffee time on the lines. Cold, wet weather didn't dampen the spirits of these Seedaxers and Retail Clerks shown as they observed a Union-won ship­ board rite on 34th Street. RIGHT — Volunteer Sea­ farers who take seriously *lhe SIU policy of lending support to other trade unions, shown shortly before they left head­ quarters of the AFL Retail : Clerks to aid in distribution of uiiion literature to working men and women of the Macy Stores For the support so enthusi­ astically given to the* drive by the volunteer Seafarers, the Re­ tail Clerks hailed the SIU mem­ bers "for tlieir magnificent record and fbr being ever ready to come to the aid of a sister union." Of the Seafarers, the Re.ta*l Clerk.'! union said further: "This unselfish record in sup­ porting other unions and the in­ telligence and courage of their members have built moral sup­ port in the labor movement and have helped to wip many labor battle for better wages and woi king conditions." The AFL Retail Clerks, inci­ dentally, was one of the many units of the organized labor movement which publicly an­ nounced its support of the SIU's stand against the Hoffman plan to ignore the 50 percent provi­ sion of the law governing ship­ ment of bulk cargoes to Marshall Plan countries. • , SENT PROTESTS The Retail Clerks backed the SIU position in protests sent to Congressmen, Senators, ECA Adr ministi-ator Paul Hoffman and other government officials. In a telegram to Hoffman, the Retail Clerks said: "Vigorously protest your pro­ posal. This is contrai-y to law and will disemploy many thous­ ands of American seamen." It was . this type of support which has been instrumental in the success achieved so. far in the fight to knock aside the dangers to the American . mer-i chant marine industry inherent in. the Hoffman plan. . » Those Seafarers who • volun­ teered- their aid. to the Retail . Clerks last" week, no .doubt were bearing in mind the Stand takeit by . theirfellow . AFl,.. .unionists When the chips were down. , �Shipping Stiil Hoids Up Weil On West Coast FIRST-RATE CREWMEN ON STEEL AGE, J' Port Baltimore Has Aetive Week With Sixteen Payoffs, Sign-Ons By WM. (Curly) RENTE BALTIMORE — This port was kept hopping " this past week keeping up with a flurry of pay­ offs and sign-ons. As a result of the activity a considerable num­ ber of men were shippe'd from the Hall and we're hoping that the week ahead will bring jobs for all hands here. The payoffs for the week num­ bered 16. These were the Morgantown Victory, Robin Hood, and Marine Runner, Robin Line; Cubore, Baltore, Marore, Feltore B7 FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping remains excellent on this coast. However, we finally have bal­ anced the manpower supply against the jobs, and we are not crying for men to head this way any more. I'here are about 150 men out here now. Many of them are permits from East and Gulf ports. They will be plenty to take care of the ships for a while. In Tacoma, v/here we just opened a new Hall at 1519 Paci­ fic Street, shipping will be very good through the month of Feb­ ruary at least. Waterman will take a new C-2 from the Everett yard and there will be several ships paying off from the Far East run in the northwest area. In contrast, we! expect Wil­ mington, where we now have a HaU at 227% Avalon Boulevard, to be pretty quiet for'^ a while. We won't be paying anything off in southern California in the near future so we won't be shipping anybody there but a few replace­ ments. Page Fire THE SEAPAH EES LOG Friday Fabrmrr *i IMS The complete harmony among all hands was jiist one of the many reasons the Isth­ mian ship paid off clean in New Orleans recently, says Patrolman Johnnie J<dmston. He added that every man at­ tended all shipboard meetings and, consequently, knetv the score. The Steel Age crew, some of whom appear in pho­ to above, unanimously ap­ proved retention of the pres­ ent transportation rule. QUORUM AT LAST Here in San Francisco, we have two new ships scheduled to crew up this month and we know that there will be at least' one Far East payoff. However, the main rush is over out here. • An indication is the fact that we finally were able to get together a quorum of bookmen for a meeting the other, it was the first time in six weeks that we had been able to hold a meeting. So "we are changing our ad­ vice. We are not urging permitmen to come out here any more. The permitmen already here are plenty since the bookmen are be­ ginning to pay off the ships. But shipping on this Coast looks pretty good. Si t 4. Identified only as the "Long and Short of it," these two Steel Age men kept their shipmates entertained through­ out the voyage. New Cbmpany Signs Contract In Mobile also from New Orleans, and the Jeff Davis, Waterman, which MOBILE — Shipping in the came in from the Coast. All of Port of Mobile centered aroimd these ships reached here good five payoffs aiW four sign-ons shape. during the past week. Payoffs for the week were the In addition, there were several Morning Light, Waterman, which ships in transit, among them the completed another Puerto Rican Alcoa Patriot, over from Neyr Or­ run; the Alcoa Corsair, back" from leans; the Iberville,. Waterman, a passenger run to the islands; the William Tillman, Isthmian, in from a coastwise trip originat­ ing on the East coast; the Gate­ way City, Waterman, returned from a trip to the Mediterrean, ALGINA and the Noonday, paying off Sailors Snug Harbor came in for after some activity in the Water­ a blast in the LOG. It looks like man coastwise trade. All payoffs it hurt a little. Since then sev­ were smooth with only a few eral New York dailies have car­ minor beefs having to be ried stories on the ruckus, that squared a-way. is brewing ^t the oldtimers home. NEW COMPANY In case" you missed it, it seems We succeeded in adding an­ that the trustees are pressuring other company to the list of SIUthe retired sedmen into signing contracted outfits in Mobile last away to them their. . worldly goods in return for living at the week, with the signing of the Union's standard agreement by home. While most newspapers suge^r- the Actium Steamship Corpora­ coated the move, none' of them tion. This company's first ship is touched on two points that, if not th Governor Brandon, formerly a illegal, certainly don't pass the Waterman Liberty. fingernail test. Particularly, eye The Graves is the second brow raising is the part where'by Waterman Liberty to be sold the ,men must now kick in to­ within two weeks. The Gover­ ward payment of money ex­ nor Kilby has also been sold to pended for their care in the past. a new outfit and is making a trip Another ppint. on. which the trus­ under Waterman chsnrter while tees are liazy is the disposition the deal is being closed. On the Mobile Marine Hospital of the funds of ah oldtimer when list this week are the following he dies.' The way it looks over here, the Seafarer?; J. Saide, W.. O. Wil­ trustees have drawn-up a fancy liams, P. Henderson, E. Leary, L. document • for secmring the bid- Howard, A. Nottage, J." Grey, timers' funds, but have taken -no William Ross, J. Week, W. Sul­ pains to provide for their return. livan and L, Lord. By GAL TANNER Port New York Cettmg BrushoN By JOE NEW YORK—It's never been hinted around that we suffer from halitosis, falling dandruff, or any other taboo, but maybe that's the trouble. We just aren't popular for some' reason. Ships just don't seem to want to pay us visits. We've wound-up another week of slow shipping and we're baf­ fled. • Other ports aren't suffering the way we are, so maybe we should see our dentist. We found the Angelina to be in fine shape following her ar­ rival from a three-months for­ eign voyage, a little off the beaten track for, an old sugarrunner like the Angelina. On the Steel Vendor the crew wds found to be excellent and the ship's Delegate an able man who made the payoff sheer pleas­ ure for the Patrolmen. That pretty much totals the ac­ tivity along the waterfront for the week. A few in-transit SIU ships were visited,-of course^ Last week the trustees of and Venore, Ore Lines; Mae, Carolyn, Evelyn, Dorothy and Frances, Bull Lines; MontgomeryCity, Isthmian Line; William Carson, South Atlantic, and Nathaniel Currier, Waterman. BEEFS SETTLED With such an array of vessels paying off, it is only natural that overall there were quite a few beefs. All, however, were squared away. From the individual st^dpoint, the ships were all in fair shape. Repairs were taken care of wherever necessary. There were approximately the same number of sign-ons as pay­ offs. In addition, several vessels called in transit, among them Al­ coa, Isthmian and Waterman jobs. Most of the transit callers came in to load or unload, then head for other ports. A few Isthmian ships are stiU in the repair yard here and they should be ready to go outj, in three weeks or less. Orders have been received for the Bull L^e ships that were standing fjy. These scows are slated to resume sugar runs. [ IN GOOD SHAPE ; Everything in this port is in good shape. The membership has given a vote of thanks: to Ben Lawson, Deck Patrolman,' Our oldtimers on the beach included Brothers J. Adams, H. Schultz, L. Smith, E. O. Moore, I. Music, A. McMillan, D. L. Knapp, W. J. Brown, T. Harriss, N. Hall, C. E. Collins, R. H. Kline, A. Sokolowski and H. L. Graham. Boosting employment here dur­ ing the past week were forty shore gang jobs and a number of relief jobs on seven towboats. for" the swell job he has done here in the Port of Baltimore. All hands wish him well in his next job. ^ _ Of course, the membershiii is still watching with keen interest to see what the next deve^pment is going to be in the ECA controversy. We all are deter­ mined to fight Hoffman's plan to the end, if necessary. But fwe are confident that we will come out of this in good shape. W^'ve come through dark days before and we can do it again. ^ Union Wreckers Are Wnrned The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following; PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, etc., for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship or in -the vicinity of an SIU Hall. GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seamzui can support himself and his family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. In any odcupation there is a small group of foulballs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to. a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Seafarers, members and officials alike, axe under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. . Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as. outlined here, faces Union discipline iq;> to and fncimiiwg complete expulsion from the Seafarers. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, February 4. 1949 MINUTES AMD MEWS Seafarer Born On Schooner Leads Brothers Broadcast Warning For Philly Radio Sharpies Eventful Career, Bounded Horn Too Beware of radio salesmen con- sailed at four o'clock they had tacting the ships in Phillj', is not arrived yet. If you want to hear how things were in the old days, the real old the warning of Albert Colditz, /The boys reported the swindle days, a good man to ask is Mike Pappadakis, Chief Steward. Mike is one Wiper on Bull Line's SS Evelyn. to a policeman when they failed to contact the radio company seaman who didn't wait to grow up before he went to sea. He sl>eaks from experience, mentioned and were told that His father was the Mastertoo, for he and Brother Wade, the best thing they could do was owner of a three-masted schoon Oiler, on the same ship, last to forget about it. The same er which plied the Mediterran­ week dropped five dollars each thing had happened on a num­ ean under the flag of a then to one of these characters. ber of other ships. autonomous Crete. Mike was The sharpie who took the So be on the lookout, the boys born aboard the ship which was Evelyn men claimed to - repre­ warn. If you buy a radio from called the Cleo, However, he sent the Franklin Household a ship salesman, be sure you've didn't sign .articles until 1903 Equipment Company and - col­ got it before you pay for It. when he went out as Cabin Boy lected five dollar deposits from at the age of 14. the men for radios that were to That was the beginning of a be delivered before sailing. The seafaring career that was to take short of it is that he disappeared Mike around the Horn under with the money and the radios sail, through two world wars never were delivered. and through most of the memor­ able battles that seamen have Here is the way this particu­ fought to improve their econ­ lar "salesman" operates: He has omic lot. Mike has seen almost a car parked near the dock with Word was received from everything. Emerson radios, radio-phono­ Miami this week of the death of graphs, and small television sets. RUM RATION Frank Rodriguez, an AB aboard He goes aboard armed with ad­ the SS Florida. , His father's schooner was a vertising literature and booklets real ship. Mike recalls that in In a letter to the LOG, A. to get acquainted. Learning the addition to the Master-owner Dominguez, Stewards' Delegate names of several members of and the Cabin Boy, there were of the Florida, wrote that almost the crew, he approaches other a Mate, a Bosun, a Sailmaker, members with a sales talk and 100 percent of the crew attended six ABs, two Ordinaries, and, states that he just sold a radio the funeral and that a substan­ MIKE PAPPADAKIS of course, a Cook. As Cabin to the men whose names he tial donation had been taken Boy, Mike assisted at the wheel mentions. Usually this is not for Rodriguez' widow. when the weather was bad. Dur­ many writers have pictured it. the old International Seamen's the case. Rodriguez was an original ing a blow there were no meals He speaks of it in terms of bum Union was gathering strength. member of the Union and he had GLIB LINE except perhaps a little bully beef food and bucko officers who In MobUe in 1917 he refused to many friends. He held Book No. and hardtack. However, be the were not above tricing a man sail one of the concrete ships If he finds someone interested, 85-G. Born in Spain, he was 56 weather foul or fair every man up for what they considered in­ that were built in World War I. he shows them his radios in the at the time of his death. Union aboard got his two ounces of subordination. At any rate, once As a consequence he found him­ car — which, unfortunately, are records list his next of kin as his rum a day to splice the main he was back in Boston he de­ self picking them up and laying all AC. However, he offers to go wife, Marie, of Havana, Cuba. cided to stick with the steam­ them down in the infantry. brace. back to the store and get a DC $> $• ships, which gradually were set, if the man will put up a BELLEAU WOOD On the Cleo, the Sailmaker pushing the sailing vessels off was high man among the crew. Mike fought through five ma­ five dollar deposit. The balance Seafai-er A. B. Seller died on He drew the equivalent of 20 the oceans. jor battles of World War I, can be paid after the radio is January 20 aboard the SS Doro­ EAST FOR CARDIFF dollars a month. The Bosun catching a load of gas at Belleau delivered by mailing three dol­ thy in San Juan, Puerto Rico, made 18 dollars, an AB was Getting on an American steam­ Wood in 1918. He didn't get out lars per month to the company. according ^ to word received at good for 14 dollars, an OS got ship was no cinch in those days of the Army until 1919. Three In the case of the Evelyn men, Headquarters this week. seven dollars and the Cabin Boy for the stars and stripes weren't days after receiving his dis­ the ship came in at 9 A.M. The Death came after a fall into took the princely sum of four much in evidence on the high charge he shipped out from New radios were to be delivered an open hatch the evening of dollars every 30 days. around noon, but when the ship January 19 while the ship was seas. Mike found himself sailing York. Mike stuck with the Cleo for Ordinary on a British -bucket In 1921, when the ISU was being secured. Sellers passed a year. Finally toward the end for Cardiff. away at four o'clock the follow­ locked out by the shipowners of 1904 he decided that there From Cardiff he finally caught Mike was on the bricks with the ing mox'ning. The body was ship­ - was more to see in the world an American tanker bound for rest of the boys. Mike says that ped to Chesterfield, South Caro­ than the Mediterranean. He Louisiana. But, he says, when the seamen lost that disastrous lina, for burial. Surviving him jumped ship in Marseille and he first is his mother, Mrs. Sarah H. saw them American beef which set the seamen's signed on as Officers Mess in ships weren't any better than movement back fifteen years be­ Seller, and his wife, Julia Rae. a French tramp bound for Bos­ any others. Bad shipping in 1908 cause the ISU was too loosely Brother Seller, who was 21 ton. forced him back under the Bri­ organized along craft lines. Unity Another port where an SIU years old, joined the SIU in The trip to the States wasn't tish flag where he remained un­ was impossible. man is presiding over a bar and Philadelphia in March 1946. He much fun. Aboard the French­ til 1914. He was in the British grill in Texas City. This week sailed in the Deck Department. man, Mike worked 16 hours a seamen's strike of 1911 which Things are different now, he Seafarer Don (Red) McCorkle His last ship was the SS Dorothy day. The food, and everything he describes as something of a points out. The SIU has the kind assumed ownership of Frank's Bull Line. of tight organization that can Bar and threw open the doors else were terrible. Mike decided sell-out. handle an emergency. He says for one and all. to stay in Boston for a bit. In 1914 he jumped ship in that the membership had better THE HORN Baltimore and went under the keep it that way. Mike ought Red, holder of Book No. 50492, invites his fellow Union Brothers However, a three-dollar a American flag at a time when to know, he's been around. to partake of the refreshments Seamen who have had So­ weak job ashore didn't offer and entertainment offered in his cial Security taxes deducted much future. One day he went modest bistro at 119 South 3rd from their pay should check dovm to the waterfront. First Street. In the evenings festivi­ their old-age and survivors thing he knew he was on his ties in Red's place are livened insurance accounts with the way to the Far E^t by way of by the presence of a hillbilly Social Security Administra­ Cape Horn as Cabin Boy in the By SALTY DICK band. tion. The right of a seaman -five-masted schooner Julie or his family to Old Age Assurance is given all Sea­ Thompson of Portland, Maine. I would like to take this op­ to go back to your bunk and farers that they will enjoy their and Survivors Insurance ben­ Mike says he will furnish the portunity to thank our doctor, finish the night there. hours in Frank's Bar and the efits depend on the wages LOG with a full account of the Joseph Deignan, for being on Alvin Taylor is gaining so tab will be moderate. In fact, reported and entered on the Cape Horn voyage some day. the job. He's well liked by all. much weight he's beginning to Red points out that to celebrate seaman's wage record. The He wants to look in his diaries May he remain with us for a look like Paul, the Chef. He his going info business his pals size of the benefit also de­ first. In the Julie Thompson he long time... Hugh Dick was in­ exercises every day (mopping pends on this wage record. and shipmates might find the went to China and then to Aus­ jured in BA by a car. He was the decks) and still the scale tralia. The ship rounded the taken to the hospital there and is going up... Osmond Mc- drinks on the house. '' A special post card. Form stormy Cape in both directions, now he's back in New Orleans. Mahon challenges anyone at Red promises that Seafarers OAR-7004 is provided for making the. return trip from Just a scalp injury... I haven't this purpose, and can be checkers. He's the Del Norte aboard . Seatrains, which touch Sydney to Boston in 118 days. slept on deck under -the stars Tejfas City every week, will find obtained by simply writing • According to Mike, the Cape for a long time now. It's swell barber, and he's proud of be^^ his tavern a welcome oasis in or calling at your itearest Horn trip under sail was a to be there inhaling the clean ing the' checker champion which to spend their few hours Social Security field office. great deal less romantic than salt air and then—rain! You have here. Any comers? ashore. „ ^Inai Red McCorkle Opens Bistro In Texas City Social Security 'The Voice Of The Sea"" - �Friday. February 4, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings it was asked that the steamline SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. in Black Gang head be checked; Dec. 5—R. Clement. Chairman; that the ice box and the fan in R. Graliski. Secretary. Minutes 12-4 foc'sle be repainted, and that of previous meeting filed. Ship's a new toaster be put midships. It Delegate spoke on the Messman's was reported that the linen failure to turn to on time to do would be short on the last issue his work. Delegates' reports ac­ of November 6. One minute of cepted. Brother Jame-^ Slickney silence for departed Brothers. designated by crew to take care of mo^ie donations. Under Good 4 4 4 and Welfare it was asked that a CORAL SEA. Dec. 5—George new brand of coffee be obtained, H. Seeberger. Chairman; V. L. and the Delegates were asked to Stankiewiez. Secretary. Motion check on cleanliness of messunder New Business that all dis­ room, as well as orderliness of puted overtime be squared away the bulletin board. Cleanliness before anyone pays off. Motions of washrooms, repair list, and at payoff was also mentioned. carried to check on the 10 per­ ship's library were covered in the One minute of silence for de­ cent slopchest profit and to have general discussion. One minute parted Brothers. the Delegates request a state­ HAVE ALWAN^ BEEN THE CIAV PICECNS of silence for lost Brothers. ment on overtime and wages be­ FOR THOSE FINANCIAU SMARPSHCOTERS UJh\0 4 4 4 fore ship pays off. Motion to ARE ISO tVELL AWARE OF THE TRA-DiTiOA/AL GBH5. t 4. SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Dec. JEAN. Dec. 1 — Bernard EROSITTOF SEAFARING A4EN. K/HBVAPpROAOlep have the Steward order new pilGoodman. Chairman; Fritzbert 2—Glover. Chairman; S. BY A SALESAiAN" lows' and mattresses. It was sug­ CHARITieS, AtA9AZlMES, (SATXSETS. OR M/HATEVER Stephens. Secretary. Previous Hanny. Secretary. Reading of gested under Good and Welfare — ASK FOR IDENTIFICATIQV. EVeRY BONA FIDE minutes read and accepted. Dele­ previous minutes. Standing of that soiled linen be removed RfPRESENTATlVE HAS CReOENTlALS ISSC/ED HIM gates reports accepted. The Car­ crewmembers reported by Dele­ from foc'sles before leaving, that Sr MIS ORGANIZATION . WRITE THE LOS WHEN penter was elected Ship's Dele­ gates. Ship's Delegate reported repair list be submitted to De­ keys for foc'sles available for a YOO ARE MIT e>y A PHONY, GIVING FULL D6TAILS, gate. Motion carried that crew's partment heads, and that the fifty cent deposit. Laundry room AND IVE'LLTRYTOTAKE HIMOUTOFCIRCUMT/Ol/. jnessroom, adjacent alleyway and Chief Engineer be asked to stay painting is being done, and the dry store room decks be painted. out of crew's messroom, except Motion that serving table be Engine heads and showers are in when on business. One minute painted or varnished. There was good shape as they were painted of silence for Brothers lo.st at Educational discussion under last trip. New Delegates elected; sea. Good and Welfare. One minute J. Rawlins. Ship; H. Grzegorski, of silence for Brothers who have Deck, and O. S. Ragland. Engine. By HANK Motion under New Business by died at sea. W. Dunii. Steward, that the crew cooperate. Discussion under Good Week after week every SIU brother has the opportunity to and Welfare covered cleanliness read the many SIU booklets printed for the welfare of the of messroom, or adequate foc'sle membership. Here are most of the titles: Handbook for Permitmen, for Third Cook, and obtaining Strikes and Strike Strategy, Seafarers Organizers Handbook, sea-store cigarettes. One minute 4 4 4 of silence for departed Bi*others. ANNISTON CITY. D.ec. 3—V. Shipboard Handbook for Crewmembers and Delegates, Interna­ Keller. Chairman; A. Gregory. tional Conference on Safety - of Life at Sea, Seafarer Sam Says, 4 4 4 Secretary. Previous minutes etc 4. 4. 1It still is of gi-eat importance for the Brothers in all ports SB NOONDAY. Dec. 4 — Leo were read. The Delegates re­ JOSEPH N. TEAL—E. Larsen. McKenna. Chairman; B. Graham. to write home telling their folks to urge those home-town Con­ ported all in order and the Chairman; F. E. Gardner. Secre­ Secretary. Twenty-eight bookmembership in good standing. gressmen and Senators to support those bills specifying that 50 tary. The Ship's Delegate, John members and six perrnits re­ Motion under New Business that percent of EC A cargoes will be carried in, American ships. B. Dyle. reported all rooms ^ad ported by Delegates. Motion un­ been painted and the Captain der New Business that no one the Steward pick up fresh veg­ 4 4 4 had given draw at sea as re­ pay, off in Mobile till the patrol­ etables in Karachi, India. It was quested. The Laundry would be man was aboard. Motion by asked under Good and Welfare Steward John "Lucky" Gillis sailed to Trieste ... Brother cleaned by the Deck and Engine Graham and seconded by Robbins that the sinks in the galley and Roy Lawyer is aboard the Loyola Victory... Bob High is in Departments on a rotation basis. that the crew not accept the deal messroom be cleaned out. One town after a trip... In addition to smoking a pipe. Keith A misunderstanding in the Ste­ offered by topside to have all minute of silence for departed Forster has a smile on his face. He just came in from a fast wards Department was thor­ logs wiped out in exchange for Brothers. voyage... Bosun Joe Felton is waiting to ship out again... oughly discussed under Good and not claiming overtime on paint­ i 4* Welfare and straightened out. ing done by German shoregang Russell Lund—the guy who gets plenty of mail—sailed for LEGION VICTORY. Oct. 2— Time off in port was also dis­ in Bremerhaven. Carried imani- Fred Travis. Chairman; Gladikas the land of the leis—Hawaii... John Bilko anchored recently cussed. One minute of silence mously. Repair list was discussed Alphonsus. Secretary. The stand­ after his voyage... Frank Donovan must have sailed since was observed for departed under Good and Welfare. One ing of the crew was reported by dropping ashore a few weeks ago for some mail...We don't Brothers. minute of silence observed for the Delegates. Everything in see Frank Chamberlayne around. He must have grabbed a order. Raymond L. Plude was 4^ 4" Brothers lost at sea. ship...A few other Brothers in town are: Russell Wilde. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion SEA TRADER. Dec. 22—T. carried to protest the deposit of Frank Douglas, Arne Jensby. Frank Gardner—the stamp col­ Oslaszeski. Chairman; H. Cordes. four dollai-s for new cots and two Secretary. Minutes of previous lector. Robert McQueen. Frank Moran, Frank Rose—with his dollars for used cots required by minutes accepted. _ The Engine mustache. either the Captain or the com­ Delegate reported 257 hours dis­ pany. Motion for the Delegates puted overtime. There was also 4 4 4 to contact the Captain about in­ considerable disputed overtime Many Brothers are waiting for the publication soon of Brother creasing the cigarette rations. It in the Deck and Stewards De­ John Bunker's book about the experiences of merchant seamen was pointed out that the Captain partments. Motion by Brown, sec­ 4 4 4 only allows one carton every during the last war. Tales related to Brother Bunker by many onded by McCabe. that any man BESSEMER VICTORY. Dec. seven days. One minute of sil­ SIU Brothers are expected to appear...Big Bill's Bar down in drunk at payoff would be fined fifty dollars. Amended to sta­ 9—Stephen Carr. Chairman; A. ence for lost Brothers. Philadelphia is now on the weekly mailing list for copies of the tion one man at door of saloon to Skillman. Secretary. Delegates LOG... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes see that no one pays off till all S. Carr. Whitney, and Tiny of the following Brothers: George Fensom of New York, Edgarbeefs are settled. Motion by Mease reported the membership in good standing. Motion by S. Engert of New Jersey, Ivey Peacock of Georgia, Steve Laszlo of Carroll, seconded Finklea. to con­ Carr to rotate cleaning of laun­ Several crews have re­ Florida, Irby Smith of Alabama, John Miller of Virginia, James sult Agent on Palestine war area bonus. Minute of silence for de­ dry and recreation room. Motion ported that some men are Fouts of Maryland, Wesley Cunningham of Florida, Richard De to have Delegates see Captain parted Brothers. sailing Bosun only because Graaf of New Jersey, Percy Libby of Louisiana, Edward Lewis abouf having messhall and quar­ ters painted. Motion carried. of the wages, and show none of Wisconsin, James Morton of Alabama. of the cooperation required Union literature was distributed 4 4 4 under Education. The pros and of men holding down that cons of the transportation rule Once again we're asking to hear from the following rating. Several instances were discussed under Good and Alcoa ships on that calypso music and rum runs—Mooring 4 4 4 have been reported on ships ZEBULON PIKE> Dec. 5—Mc- Welfare, but no decision was Hitch, Ranger. Capstan Knot. Snakehead, Hawser Eye. Pegasus. Cuistion. Chairman; Contor. Sec­ reached. One minute of silence operating from Puerto Rican We'd like to know whether they have been picking up weekly ports. retary. Some disputed overtime for lost Brothers. bundles of LOGS addressed to these ships in care of the on tanks and call-back reported An SIU Bosun is a man Alcoa office in Port of Spain. Trinidad... Flash News: Bill by Deck Delegate. Engine and SWEETWAER. NOV. 5 — J. who works with the crew. Stewards Delegates reported no Lane. Chairman; Tim Holt, Sec­ Murphy of the SS New London and Brother B. Hann (Kid Your Union battled hard to beefs. Motion by Brother MCT retary. Under Old ' Business it have the Bosun — not the Jr.) are now homesteading on a Waterman wagon, the Fairland. Cuistion, seconded by D. W. Con- was reported that the Ship's Mate — handle the job. If try to endorse all eligible permit Delegate had been left in the 4 4 4 you ship as Bosun, you are men as okay for membership hospital in Port Said, and that a to work as a conscientious We would like to know what happened to the radio play one whenever the books are open. new Delegate would have to be Bosun- should. Tf you can't, Brother—an oldtimer—^told us he was writing about the life of Carried. There was general dis­ elected. H. Cook elected by or won't, work with your cussion on shipping rules and acclamation. The Deck Delegate shipmates, don't take the tanker seamen today... Brothers, hold those shipboard meetings, job. keep those ships cl'^an and keep those jobs running smoothly permit men under Good 'and reported small beefs on penalty Welfare. The conduct of crew houi's. Under Good and Welfare according to the agreement. It all adds up to happy sailing, indeed. J • /SK PORTO ponsY CUT and RUN SIU Bosuns �"fl Vbge Eiglil THE SEAFARERS EOG Friday. February 4, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP i' *« Seamen Have 'Important Stake' In Social Insurance, Says Head Of Federal Agency ALL SMILES ON THE BRIDGER age and survivors insurance. I construction such wages, iJ To the Editor: Thank you for calling our at­ wonder if you and your readers necessary, from records in the tention to the very interesting are aware that about 83 percent hands of the Shipping companies. letter captioned "Says Social Se­ of all persons employed in water Also, it should be borne in mind curity Law Harms Seamen," by transportation are covered by that relatively few voyages and a Mr. Ote Grindabl, which ap­ this program. And most of very limited number of men are peared in the December 3, 1948 these workers are fully insured, involved. issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. even though during the war IMPROVEMENTS EXPECTED Mr. Grindabl is qui/p xigbt that I appreciate, also, your invita­ years they may hdve shifted frpm tion to comment on the letter. employment on private vessels to no wages have been recorded for (In his letter, Grindabl said work on Government chartered seamen for the years 1937-1939, inclusive. Under the 1935 act, that "while Social Security vessels from time to time. seamen, along with workers in time for seamen starts Jan. 1, LAW WAS NEEDED 1937, they did not begin pay­ You will recall, I'm sure, that some other industries, were spe ing into the fund until Jan. 1, while the governmental employ­ cifically excluded from coverage. 1940 ... which would give him ment generally is excluded from It was not until the passage .of a much lower average monthly the present program. Congress the amendments in 1939 that sea­ A good part of the Bridger's Deck Department pause in wage on which his benefit pay­ recognized that special legisla­ men came under the program. their work long enough for a picture to be taken. On eighteenments would be based than he tion was needed to protect the The Administration is aware of months articles, the boys don't appear unhappy over the this and is prepared to make has actually earned." rights of seamen who were called prospects of eight months of shuttling that lie ahead. The recommendations to the Congress (Grindable also stated that upon to operate Government boys are, standing, left to right—Dick Barron. AB; Norlin because of the bookkeeping chartered vessels. Public Law which will tend to minimize, if Lust, DM; J. Peterson, OS; B. Mason, AB; S. Foscolos, OS. setup used by the Social Se­ 17, passed by the Congress in the not completely eliminate, this inKneeling are Bing Miller, DM; Charles Misak, DM. Such recommendations curity agency, men, making fall of 1943, but made retroac­ quity. voyages extending from one tive to the faU of 1941, was de­ will not only apply to seamen, year in which the payoff ac- signed to provide a continuity of but to other previously excluded groups as well. 'tuaUy occurs.) service for seamen. While this .explanation is more Seamen and their families, like I believe that Public Law 17 millions in other walks of life, accomplished two specific pur­ lengthy than I would like, I'm have an important stake in old poses. It enabled, many thous­ afraid that a satisfactory explan­ ands of men to become and re­ ation is not possible in a shorter main fully insured — men who statement. O. C. Pogge, Dizeclor would otherwise have lost in­ Social Security sured status. Also, because the Administration Government vessels were oper­ Baltimore, Md. ated by agents who were oper­ ating their own vessels, it in­ sured that standard wage reports HAS IMPORTANT To the Editor: would be made regardless of PAPERS FOR I have been in the Metropoli­ where the seamen were em­ WILLIAM GREGEL tan hospital since the 20th of this ployed. To the Editor: Of course, the war tended to month. The people here have complicate reporting processes I am having difficulty locating treated me very well. There is a good number of doctors working for- shipping companies. Because my brother, who is a seaman. have very important papers heire, all of whom are so talka­ of security measures it was not Longtime shuttlers Red Braunstein, AB, and Brice Ruggie, tive that one has little time for possible for masters to keep for him. I mailed them to the regularly in touch with shore Bosun, pose for the camera under the torrid Persian Gulf Hall in New Orleans only to worry, even if no one stops to establishments in order to keep sun. The two SIU stalwarts are part of the dozen or so SIU have them returned with the in­ visit. their home offices advised with men still aboard the U.S. Petroleum vessel which has been formation that he wasn't in the Of course you must understand respect to destinations and the directory there. shuttling between the Persian Gulf and France since March how it is when a person comes My brother is on the seas 1948. Pictures were submitted to LOG by Bing Miller, for the first time to a place like identity and condition of the men Ship's Delegate. this, he feels lonesome. However, aboard. Similarly, the authority somewhere and I thought you the nurses do their best to keep vested in the United States Navy could help me. which authorized it to divert His name is William S. Greone happy. ships or men, or both, tended to gel. As I am writing this, I'm He is to please contact me at thinking of going to the operat­ make it more difficult to make vating the patients, at least some To the Editor: regular current quarterly reports the address given below. ing room, tomorrow. I hope to of them. on the same basis as the other, Mrs. Helen Donofrio come of there in good shape, and May I, Brother Jose Reyes, more stabilized domestic indus­ 15 E. Monroe In the morning, we have to with the grace of God I ex­ now a patient in the Colonial tries. • Bedford, Ohio wash in bowls which were used pect to be among you boys by dospital at Gibraltar, give you (Ed. Note: The LOG pub­ during the night for washing SPECIAL SYSTEM the middle of February. an account of conditions in this such cases as syphilis—and they For that reason the War Ship­ lished Mrs. Donofrio's request medical establishment? I expect that through this let­ ter some of my friends will come ping Administration, with the co­ in the "Personal" columns in I was suffering from a sus­ are not sterilized either. and pay me a' visit, just as 1 operation and assistance of the last week's issue.) pected peptic ulcer and was I am giving ttiese "facts so that have done in the past few years Burea'u of Internal Revenue and placed in a ward termed "a any of my Brothers who might when others were ill. You don't the Social Security Board, CANADIAN SIU medical ward." In the same ward find themselves put ashore ateven have to ask for my name worked out a special reporting MEMBER SEEKS with me are one or two English­ Gibraltar for hospital treatment at the information office, but can system designed to minimize men with the same complaint as will know what to expect. I WARTIME PAL these difficulties an^ to insure come directly to Ward H, fourth I-have. But there is also a case should like - this matter to be floor. The nurses will direct you maicimum protection to the wage To the Editor: of advanced syphilis, two of can­ published in our official organiza­ tion paper. records;; of men aboard the ves­ I am a member of the SIU, cer and two of bronchitis. to my bed. Jose Reyes . I'd like to do some seafaring sels. and I have put in for my citi­ We all eat together and use To go into all the technical de­ zenship papers which should be utensils — knives, fqrks, etc.— talk with my friends. It rhay sound like nonsense, but I tails of the processes involved coming along shortly, which are only washed in a sink don't like to stay out of cir­ Would require too much space I sailed right through the war and then given out for the next culation too long. I want to and would not be fully under- as AB and during that time I meal. In this way, perhaps, I stantable to the average reader. met a Brother, Mike Lasmar, in might be eating my dinner with The membership has gone keep abreast of Union affairs. on record to prefer charges ., In nlosing, I would like to ex­ However, it can be confidently South Africa, who was then the • utensils that the man with against all gashounds and press my appreciation to the stated that seamen can feel as­ sailing as Carpenter. I would the case of syphilis used for performers as weil as the crew of the SS Kathryn and sured that no "quarters of cov­ like to get in contact with him breakfast. Nothing is sterilized. nien who willfully destroy or ^ome of the men aboard the erage" were lost by seamen em­ if possible. NO EXAMS ste^ ships gear. The SIU has other ships hitting New York ployed during the war years. Thanks for sehding the SEA­ The doctors make no sort of who gave me a hand while I WhUe It is possible that some FARERS LOG. no place for men who' ruin W. H. Simpson examination, but merely ask how was on the beach. Those Broth- few seamen may not have been the good conditions the a patient is and pass on. The Union wins for them. Taka Montreal ' (^s will not be forgotten by this credited with all of their wages due to the difficulties of report­ (Ed. Note: A notice has male orderlies are young men action in shipboard meetings ^afarer. ing When Voyages covered.more bem put in the LOG asking with absolutely- no previous against men guilty of these Rafael Ortiz than a'single year, in most in- Brother Lasmar to get in tburh medical experiehce and who things. Metropolitan Hosp. seem' to fake k (Might in aggra-' l^nces it will be possible to re­ with you.) Welfare Island. N. Y. Drydocked Ortiz Asks Visit From Pals, Shipmates! 'Rock' Hospital Conditions Scored OR Performers �Friday, February 4. 1949 THE SEAFARERS Visits SIU Log-A'Rhythms Page Nine LOG The Beefer CG Bid For Greater Seamen Curbs Blasted By Brother To the Editor: By BILL DUNHAM fit or not, Lt. Crouch certainly well timed the release of his ar­ ticle. Today, as always, the American merchant marine is fighting for its existence. It is trying to remain independent of the armed forces and the brass hats who 'envision more prestige for themselves. As the columnist states, Lt. Crouch is fighting for his future, having written the article. But I'm sure he would have a greater battle on his hands if he v/er© to write such an article concern­ ing his own service. I would like to comment on an article written by a labor-hating There's one on every shipcolumnist recently in which he You know the type we meanquoted and commented upon an He's the guy who's always beefin, article appearing in the Decem­ But at a meeting he's never seen. ber issue of "Proceedings Of The He's always causing trouble, United States Naval Institute"— And has a lot to say, a technical magazine. But it's never in a meeting, The article in this magazine From them he stays away. , was written by Lt. Holmes F. Crouch of the Coast Guard. It He puts the Brothers on the panconcerned wanton murder, men­ They never do what's right— deficiency, incompetence, But when we hold a meeting Edward Maciag. formerly of tal Tony Kabiska sleeping on watch, drunkenness, This bird is not in sight. the Stewards Department on and whatnot which he claimed SIU ships and now Seaman are prevalent in the merchant He's forever spreading rumors. Second Class with the Navy, marine. With him we must contend. paid a visit to the New York As a seaman I agree with Lt. But when we have a meeting SIU Hall this week. Maciag Croucli that in some isolated in­ We think he should attend. has completed two years of a stances weaknesses of human na­ Now the Brother has the right to talk, four year hitch and expects ture, stupidity or a type of psy­ chosis cause individual failures, It's only just and fair. to return to the SIU when his but such can not be generalized To the Editor: But the place is in a meeting— hitch expires. He's currently to include all seamen any more I have been a retired mem­ Why in hell isn't he there? on destroyer duty. than they can be applied wholly ber of the SIU for the past two to any other group. years. This is the first time I SW CREWS WERE CHRISTMAS GUESTS OF BUENOS AIRES BISTRO columnist, however, ac­ have written to the LOG, so 1 cepts every word of the biased wish jmu would print it. article and refers to persons I sailed as AB with the SIU for guilty of such actions as "scum". If he would have given more six and a half years—mainly out thought to the subject, he would of Baltimore, which is my home. have foun(i the term too broadly I left the sea for one of the sweetest girls in the world, and used. As for his charge of incompe- am now living in Beaumont, tance; Coast Guard and Navy Texas. Maybe a few of the menvvessels are manned with several beis may remember her. She times as many men as the mer­ was a nurse in the Baltimore chant ships. If there be anything Marine Hospital. Her name is lacking in the performance of merchant crews, then put on ex­ tra personnel. As it is, some shipowners say their ships have too many men, and have cut the personnel to the very minimum to reduce their costs. AAAAAA^ Retired Member Follows Union Through The Log •FOOT THE BILL Not a glum expression in the crowd at May Sullivan's Bar as Seafarers aboard the Del Norle and Tulane' Victory joined in celebrating the holiday eve in the Argentine port. Affair was success, thanks to generosity of May Sullivan, who said "cBow and champagne are on the House today." Applauds Union's Quick Action In Accident Case To the Editor: 1 wish to tender thanks to Brother Joe Volpian of Special Services for his pi-ompt reply to a very important letter from Portland, Oregon, which con­ cerned my accident while enroute '1;o the Purdue Victory in Decem­ ber. Also I would like to thank Hank for sending Sam Voss and me some LOGs in Portland. The SIU has no Hall in that port. It sure gives one a feeling of security in being a member of the SIU, and knowing that no matter what hole in the world you may be in the SIU will find you and give all assistance pos­ sible. At the New York meeting of January 26, X made a motion un­ der New Business that the Union officials contact the shipowners Retired Bosun's Wife Enjoys Log To the Editor: The SEAFARERS LOG gives me a great deal of pleasure. I find everything in its pages of great interest to me. Because of my illness, my husband, a Bpsuh, retired his SIU book last June to bring me to California for my healtl^, : : Sihce; bur arrival here I have teceiv'ed only; twp copies of the tiOG,' as they are Still going m to our old address in Boston. I will have to hide the latest issue I received. If my husband sees the article by Frenchy Michelet regarding the shipping boom, in San Francisco he would be hot footing it down there. As it is, he has one foot here and the .other on a banana peel, ready to slip, oh a ship. Mrs. Anna Totono San Diego. Calif. and operatoi-s as soon as possible for the purpose of creating a welfare fund for members of this Union. The motion was well re­ ceived and .supported by about 1,500 members present. DRAW PLANS An amendment was made to it by Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall which made the motion per­ fect. The amendment called for the Secretary-Treasurer to draw up plans for such a fund before being presented to the ship­ owners. I believe the time is now ripe for such a demand by the SIU. We are strong in unity and funds. I urge all Seafarers in all ports to give this motion urgent consideration at this time and bi'ing it up at their meetings in the near future. I,et us be the first with this plan, just as we have always led the field to bet­ ter the life of seamen and. their families. John JtUetle It is all very well for the Coast Guard and Navy to carry two and three hundred men on a vessel that only requii-es thirty or forty under private operation, but let them remember that their total inefficiency is being paid for by the taxpayers money. Lt. Crouch states that the dis­ cipline is nothing like it should .be. To this I say that the dis­ cipline of the armed services isn't very exemplary either. Pick up a newspaper any day and see for yourself. • He doesn't advocate putting the merchant marine under the armed forces, but does say that if it is to be tied in with the military during an emergency, there must be better discipline. The merchant marine has come along splendidly without too much "aye, aye, sir!" I can see no reason why it cannot continue to do so. Whether for his personal bene- HENRY KRAMER Tex", and she was stationed oa the fourth floor. I am enclosing a photo of my­ self, which you may print if you care to. I certainly appre­ ciate receiving the LOG and beng able to keep up with what is going on in the Union. Con­ gratulations to the Seafarers oa the fine work they have accom­ plished in the past few years. Hei-e's for smoother sailing. Henry (Eddie) Kramer Comments Asked On Purcell Article To the Editor: After reading Brother Jimmy Purcell's well written article on Electricians and his suggestions on making their jobs easier on themselves, there, isn't much that can be added, except to say that I'd like to hear from some of the Brothers who sail as Electi-icians and have run into some sad con­ ditions. Tq hear from them, plus their suggestions, should afford us further remedies to this prob­ lem. Brother Purcell wrote, "we have the best wages, and condi­ tions in the industry." Believ© me, Brothers, he's more thaa right. That goes for wages and conditions ashore, too. I know that by bitter experience. As some of you know, I was married rwently and retired my book. Since then I have beea looking for a job ashore. In the past two months I have been offered three jobs as Electriciaa with the top pay of $1.35 per hour. Let's keep the pork chopa for the unlicensed men and dl9 our jobs in true SIU style. Frank Bose �Pag0 Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 4, 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief crewed up in the past week in NEW YORk—Chairman, Lind­ addition to a number of replace­ say Williams, 21550; Recording ments. However, more than a Sectary, Freddie Stewart, 4935; hundred permits have come from Reading Clerk. Robert Matthews. the East Coast and are building STWDS. SHIPPED 164. ENG. DECK REG. STWDS. ENG. DECK PORT up a backlog of men in all West TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL REG. REG. REG. Minutes of previous meetings Coast Ports. The outlook is good 6 3 13 4 40 12 14 14 in other Branches read and ac­ Boston for the next two weeks with a 229 83 72 74 412 127 134 151 cepted. Secretary-Treasurer's New York. new ship being delivered in San 79 33 29 17 67 17 32 18 report read and accepted. Port Philadelphia. Francisco, and another in Taco57 206 71 256 78 88 74 94 Agent discussed the shipping out­ Baltimore ma. Notice was served to per­ 4 13 81 5 4 35 22 24 look for the Port of New York Norfolk. formers on the intercoastal ships 8 55 8 27 20 11 23 12 and disclosed the number of Savannah 6 6 18 that they are endangering the 94 6 35 23 36 — sh^s that paid off and signed on Tampa....; 199 contracts and will be held ac­ 69 59 184 71 69 45 70 here. A motion by JUlette, sec­ Mobile 92 131 * 329 countable by the membership. 355 106 103 161 91 onded by several, instructed the New Orleans... 30 . 23 89 Motion carried to accept the 155 36 62 47 A6 Headquarters Negotiating Com­ Galveston. 107 Tallying Committee's report and 109 45 37 25 49 36 24 mittee to draw up a welfare plan. West Coast Ports. 39 the Secretary-Treasurer's tele­ 12 9 39 16 11 20 10 An amendment by Hall urged San Juan. gram on the tallying report. One that we further instruct our offi­ GRAND TOTAL.. 1,348 minute of silence was observed 533 424 ' 432 587 1,847 492 677 cials to start, as soon as possible, for departed Brothers. There to compile facts and figures and was general discussion nn^r an analysis on the ques­ tract with the Seafarers, and a large nvimber of- SiU rAv^sKRi's. ship. He noted that the gas- Good and Welfare. Meeting ad­ tion of a welfare fund so that crewed their first ship, the SS New Business of other Branches hounds were clearing out and the journed at 8:15 p.m. with 92 when it is finally presented to Governor Brandon, in Mobile. were read and accepted. The HaU is staying much cleaner. members present. the operators we will know ex­ Negotiations are proceeding with Agent reported shipping slow, Discussion under Good and Wel­ 4 4 4 actly what the score is. Motion the Waterman Steamship Com­ with little prospect for improve­ fare included procuring new BOSTON — Chairman, J. G. and amendment carried. Mo­ pany-Tug Boat Division and the ment in the near future. He told blinds for the Hall. Meeting ad­ Greenbaum, 281; Recording tion carried. Under Good* and Mobile Towing and Wrecking the membership that the new journed at 7:45 p.m. with 130 retary, R. J. Lee, 47958; Reading Welfare, a number of members Company for tugboat contracts. Agent, James Sheeh«ui, would be members present. Clerk, . E. B. Tilley, 75. discussed several matters of in­ Progress has slowed down to the installed in a few days at a 4 4 4 New Business only read in TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. terest to the membership. Meet­ fine points, as it" always does in special meeting. He concluded minutes from the Branches. All Hall, 26060; Recording Secretary, by ap|)ealing for all-out support negotiations when wages and ing" adjourned at 8'.40 p.m., with accepted. The Secretary-TreasV L. White, 2716; Heading Clerk, C. for the Culinary Workers in their overtime are discussed. The tug­ 1,113 members present. urer's weekly financial reports, Lee, 70. boat contracts expire the last of 4. t ft the Headquarters report to the New Business of all Branch January; but it is expected that NEW ORLEANS—Chairman. membership, and the Tallying minutes were read and accepted. a satisfactory agreement can be L«roy Clarke, 23068; Recording The Ballotting Committee's re­ Committee's report from head­ Secretary, Henry Gerdes, 23362; reached before that time. He re­ port was accepted unanimously. quarters were all accepted. The Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, ported that the strike at the coal Motion carried to request Head­ Agent thanked the membership tipple was over with the men 795. quarters to send a man to Jack­ for their cooperation while he winning their beef. This should New Orleans previous minutes help shipping in Mobile. Eleven sonville, or to designate someone was serving as Acting Agent, and and financial report, and the Sec­ ship arrivals are expected in the from Tampa, to contact a new asked for their continued support retary-Treasurer's financial re­ next two weeks. Report ac­ beef. Report accepted. The Sec­ ship, the SS Carib Queen running now that he has been elected as re­ ports were accepted. New Busi­ cepted. Reports from the Secre­ retary-Treasurer's financial out of Key West. This ship will the regular Agent for the Port port, his report to the member­ ness of Branches were read and tary-Treasurer, the Trial Com­ mean a couple of hundred jobs of Boston. The Patrolman's re­ accepted. The Agent reported mittee, the Mobile Tallying Com­ ship, and the communication on for the Seafarers. The Agent's port and the Dispatchers report the business affairs in good mittee, the Headquarter's Tally­ the March of Dimes was ac­ report, the Secretary-Treasurer's were accepted. Motion under shape. Shipping is holding its ing Committee, and the Galves­ cepted. The Tallying Commit­ financial report, and the Dis­ New Business for the Agent to own. Since last meeting there ton Tallying Committee were all tee's report was accepted. One* patcher's reports were accepted. ask Headquarters to arrange a have been eight payoffs and nine accepted. The Patrolman's and minute of silence for departed There was general discussion un­ meeting with Isthmian Steam­ sign-ons, with twenty-she ships Dispatcher's reports were made Brothers. Meeting adjourned at der Good and Welfafe. A call ship Company, in order to contacted in transit. Waterman and accepted. Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m. with HO members pres­ was put out for blood donors for straighten out that company's is making Mobile the home port at 8:10 p.m. with 250 members ent. members of the family of two practice of sailing short from 4 \ 4 for coastwise payoffs. There are present. Union business is Boston without calling the Hall NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben Brothers. eleven scheduled payoffs and Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, good with the largest week finan­ for replacements. One minute of 4" 4' 4" twenty ships in transit due in the silence observed for departed BALTIMORE — Chairman. James A. Bullock, 3747; Reading cially in the history of the Port. Brothers. Meeting adjourned at next two weeks. The Agent 4 4 4 asked the members to send wires William Rentz, 28445; Recording Clerk, Boyles, 34587. PUERTO RICO—Chairman, S. 7:55 p.m. with 73 bookmembers Branch minutes were read and protesting the Hoffman plan to Secretary. G. A. Masterson. 20237; present. Colls, 21085; Recording Secretary, Washington in support of the Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury. accepted. The Secretary-'Treas- H. Spurlock. 11101; Reading 4 4 4 urer's telegram about the Tally­ Union's drive to defeat it. Mem­ 4883. GALVESTON—Chairman, Ray Clerk. 30148. bers whose names are listed as A Trial Committee was elected ing Committee's report and the Sweeney, 20; Recording Secre­ Minutes of previous minutes having holes in their dues rec­ to consider charges. Branch min­ SIU degelates to the Baltimore in other Branches read and ac­ tary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ Convention was accepted. The ords are urged to have their utes were accepted. Baltimore ing Clerk, Edward Morris, 31414. books sent to New York to have financial reports and the Secre­ Agent reported that shipping was cepted. The retiring Port Agent Galveston minutes and finanrial bad in Norfolk and the outlook called on the membership to as­ the.records straightened out. The tary-Treasurer's financial re­ for the next two weeks was not sist the new Agent in the com­ report accepted. The Headquar­ membership was also urged to ports were accepted. The Head­ ters report to the membership, register for voting so they can quarters Report, the Tallying good. He stated that a meeting ing year in the same way they and the Ballotting Committee's had supported him. Retiring with the representatives of the take part at election time in oust­ Committee report, and the com­ report read and accepted. The ing anti-labor politicians from munication from the Secretary- Virginia Ferries Company and Agent was given a vote of thanks minutes of all Branches were ac­ and a rousing cheer by the memthe mediator of the Governor of local, state, and national offices. Treasurer on nominations for . 1 „ , , ,, Virginia had ended in a dead- ;bership. Agent said that ship­ cepted. Patrolman Morrison made Agent's report accepted. The delegates to the_SIU convention All concerned were noti­ ping had picked up and that the the Agent's Report, as Keith meeting put numerous Brothers' were accepted. The Agent's, Dis­ Alsop was in Corpus Christi names in nomination for Dele­ patchers' and Patrolmen's re­ fied that a strike would be called next two weeks was expected to making two Cities Service ships gates to the SIU Convention. The ports were accepted. There was March 19. The Dispatcher's re­ be even better, with the Bull and the harbor tugs. Shipping Patrolmen's and Dispatcher's re­ no New Business. One minute port was made and accepted. Mo­ Line ships back for the sugar for the Port was reported good ports were accepted. Communi­ of silence was observed for de­ tion under New Business to sup­ season. Report accepted. Tally­ with few bookmen on the beach cations from New York Agent parted Brothers. Under Good and port the March of Dimes. There ing Committee's report read and and the coastwise runs taking a •".nd from Assistant Secretary- Welfare there was discussion pro was general discussion under accepted. Motion carried urging few men from time to time. The Treasurer Matthews were ac­ and con about taking permitmen Good and Welfare. Meeting ad­ that island of Puerto Rico be in­ Secretary - Treasurer's financial cluded in "south of Cape Hatjourned at 8:15 p.m. with 105 cepted. The Tallying Commit­ off the ships after one complete report, the Patrolman's report, teras transportation clause", along members present. tee's report was accepted. A voyage. Meeting adjourned at and the Dispatcher's report were with other continental ports in "4 4 4 Coleman, Gregory A. Hyver, 8:10 p.m. with 275 members accepted. The communication -SAVANNAH — Chairman, E. the new agreement. Agent, ex­ Harry N. Peterson, Antonio A. present. from the Secretary-Treasurer od M. Bryant, 25806; Recording Sec­ pressed regret in announcing DaCosta, and Roy J. Barker delegates to the SIU convention 4 4 4 retary, R. F. Ransome, 50920; death of. Brother A. B. Seller were Obligated. Weedheads and PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, Reading Clerk, Ivan Peacock, on Jan. 19 aboard SS Dorothy. in Baltimore read. Eight men performers were warned, under L, A. Gardner. 3897; Recording Shipmates ^minted out that gear were nominated to attend. Mot^a Cfood- and Welfare, that they Secretary, R. A. Gates, 25128; 36795. The previous minutes • of all on shiF was old and conditions carried for the Galveston Branch would not be allowed to endan­ Reading Clerk, D. Hall, 43372. Ports were excepted. The Sec­ not what they might have been. to donate the sum of fifty dol-, ger SIU conditions. Meeting adThe regular order of business retary-Treasurer's financial re­ They urged membership to see lars to the March of Dimes. It jjpumed- at 8:45 p.m. with 371 was suspended to give represen­ that rigid standards are main­ was pointed out that every labor port, his telegram concerning bookmembers present. union in Galveston had donated tatives of the Bartenders and delegates, to the Baltimore con- tained aboard ships. • * i i that much or more. One minute Culinary Workers Union, T.n<>al vention^ and the New York ~ 4 4 4 : MOBILE— Chmrman. O. Sle- No. 17, of Camden, N. J. 'an opBAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, of silence for departed Brothersi Tallying Committee's report were -Venii, 115; Recording; Secretary, portunitr to tell the membership accepted, (kie minute of. silence A. Michelet, 21183; Recording The Hoffman proposal was dis­ UaxdUp J. Fischer, 59; Reading of their strike. The meeting'tor deparied Brothers was ob- Secretary; B. Twite. 34591; Read­ cussed under Good and Welfare, Claric James CarroU, 14. and it was pointed-out that the voted unanimously to give what- j served. George Dennis Finklea, ings Clerk R. W. Pohle, 46826. 1 if New Business Of Branches read ever support was necessary to and Aristfdries Miltsos were ObliSeafarers' fight to defeat'the plan Minutes" , of Blanches having iind- accepted. The Agent re­ help them win their beef, it was gated. The Agent reported three New ]&islness read" and accepted. is going full ahead. Meeting ad­ ported that the Actium Shipping decided that the picketline would .South Atlantic ships due" ur dS Thv Agent nei^rted that shipping journed at 8:06 p.m. with 5k Corporation had signed a con- he boiatered next morning with as .a: BiiU Line coastwise remains .good:, wilii: two ships bookmen present. A&G Shipping From Jan. 12 To Jan. 26 �THE SEAFARERS iFridor. F«bruaz7 4, 1949 Page Eleven LOG NewTacoma Hall Is Kept Busy By W. McKAY TACOMA — Two especially Seizure of the American drag- such as green coffee, desiccated United States exporters, using good payoffs highlighted a week (Continued from Page 3) 900 advertising agencies, spent The fate of former German ger Araho by Canadian officials cocoanut and ammonium sul­ about $6 million in placing 19,935 of fairly good shipping in this phate. Steamship companies feel for fishing illegally within the luxury liners: The Bremen's sis­ pages of advertising in 1948 in West Coast port. ter ship, the Europa, slightly three mile limit of Nova Scotia that the results might help them magazines published in the U.S. The SS Warrior paid or in Se­ damaged in the war, has been may be followed by the sale of obtain lower insurance rates. for circulation in foreign coun­ the vessel and turning over of 'XXX attle in damn good shape, thanks turned over to the 'French as Unless new orders are obtained tries. part of war reparations and is three-quarters of the net pro­ to a very fine crew of Seafarers. XXX now being entirely rebuilt as a ceeds to the Captain and crew by the shipyards they will be Nels Larson, the Ship's Delegate luxury liner. She has been re­ of the Canadian fiag vessel that without work by late 1950, J. The Captain of the freighter L. Luckenback stated this week. Ada Rehan, which made a bi­ had things pretty well squared captured the Araho. named the Liberte. He added that at present the zarre round-the-world trip three 4, s, away by the time the Union rep­ The SS Berlin struck a mag­ netic mine in the Baltic in 1945, Bi-focal radar, a commercial industry is in a fair position as years ago, pleaded guilty in Mo­ resentative got aboard. Only a and was lost in deep water. The radar with two viewing screens to business, but new orders are bile Federal court to a charge few small beefs—regarding sail­ luxury liner. Cap Arcona, bomb­ developed by General Electric, necessary. At the same time of altering his U.S. Coast Guard ing time and washing water—^had ed and sunk in the Baltic, was has completed test runs on the Luckenback announced that rig­ license. He had altered his first to be straightened out. Brother also a total loss, as was the old Great Lakes. The set has two id inspection of the shafting and class pilot's license to a ship­ Larson's good unionism WTs fur­ Von Steuben, formerly the Mun- scopes, a seven-inch, or safety reduced engine speed has ac­ master's- license and used it to ther demonstrated when he made chen. The St. Louis, bombed .t scopes and a twelve-inch, or counted for a reduction in the sign on the ship. He was sen­ a donation of fifty dollars to be number of Liberty ship propel- tenced to two years and then Hamburg, still lies there," al- working scope. "The first detects the sentgjjgg^was suspended. Dur^ used in getting the new Hall here Inrs losi^i^ea. 'though-wr-uow is gone. ing the court proceedings it was iri good shape. Thanxs, Nels! XXX - sister ship Milwaukee, which the second is adjustable to dis­ Also paying off in first-rate came to New York after she was tances of one half, one, three, A new adjustable cable has revealed that a pet beer and fashion was the SS Pontus Ross. been installed by Grace aboard vodka drinking baboon had been seized near the end of the war, eight, twenty or forty miles. She paid off in Newport, Ore. its two largest ships, the Santa kept aboard the ship. X % % has been broken up. Rosa and Santa Paula, to secure Where the ship's are going: XXX Four other first class liners shipping is were all lost or destroyed. The The steamer Mahimahi, owned automobiles at sea. Although al­ American fiag ready used by airlines for lash­ carrying two thirds of our im­ by the Matson Navigation Com­ New York, after being bombed ing cargo, this is believed to be ports from the Straits Settle­ pany, has been sold to the Unat Kiel, was righted, towed to the first shipboard installation ments and Indonesia compared to ione Societa de Navagazione England and scrapped. The Ham­ of this type equipment. The 15 percent before the war and Marittima, of Catania,. Sicily. burg, Deutschland and Hansa cable will lash any car from a 44 percent of the exports from were all lost in the Baltic. Three The former Waterman liberty Jeep to Cadillac, can be locked this country to the area com­ other German vessels, the Pa- ship Governor Kilby has been or unlocked in a matter of sec­ pared to 2 percent in 1938. The sold to Atlantic Cargo Carriers tria, Caribia and Iberia are be­ lieved to be in service under the of New York and the tug Eliza­ onds and offers a safety factor Maritime Commission had rec­ beth W. Moran has been sold by of eight to one. Although now ommended that a minimum of Russian flag. the Moran Towing Company to used only to secure cars the 17 C-3s serve the trade, but at cable will subsequently be used least twice that number have Egyptian buyers. for deck cargo as well. I entered the field. XXX A survey of ships tied up-for Aboard were s^od Engine and three months by the West Coast Deck Department "nen. They did SIU, A&6 District strike showed no cargo spoilage much to bring the ship in clean on ships that had dehumidificaBALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. w ithout any beefs. The only A $33-a-week clerk was arrested in New York last hitch on this ship were a couple William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 tion equipment. Shippers have BOSTON 276 State St. been much impressed by the fact week on a charge of dipping into his employers' cash box of foul-ups in the Stewards Dethere was no spoilage E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 that who thought they Diapatcher Richmond 2-0141 among the "difficult" cargoes. to the tune of $200,000 during the past twenty years. pac^ent, on their reputations as Temptation proved too much for another working stiff couia GALVESTON 30B«/4—23rd St. bldtimers. They Lave since Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 struggling along on peanuts. learned differently. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. In this case -the man had worked for twenty-six years Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 The crew of the Ross said the as bookkeeper, cashier, accountant and general manager Skipper, Captain L. M. AndreaNEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 for two storage companies. A job with a lot of titles and son, is a fine old man to sa& NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. responsibilities but almost no pay. with. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Maybe the man would have lifted the cash regard­ To pay off ships around here NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 less of his take home pay, but there is the possibihty that you have to walk as much afl PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. THE LAW AND YOU. by Max had he ma.de ari adequate salary he would not have suc­ three or four miles to get near ll Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Radin; Mentor Books. 190 vessel. One payoff required < cumbed to temptation the first time he found a pile of nine-mile SAN FRANCISCO. 85 Third St. pages, 35 cents. walk through the na­ Frenchy MIchelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 tional forest. We just take the* Most volumes which purport bank notes sticking to his fingers. SAN JUAN, P.R....252 Ponce de Leon Perhaps if he had been given a bigger pay check— bus for somewhere, get off at no­ to explain in laymen's language Sal CoUs, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH, 2 Abercom St. the complex apparatus of the a union pay check—on pay day the story might have where and start walking. But We Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 law are quite enough to send been different. Maybe his employers would have saved we make it nevertheless. TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. the average citizen hotfooting it wouldn't trade these sticks for themselves money in the long run. Belonging to a union the whole big town of New York. Broadway 0484 for the refreshing simplicity of TAMPA ,.1809-1811 N. Franklin St. is no guarantee of lavish living, but earning wages suffi­ Brother Goffin, come out here R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 the nearest bar—and not the cient to cover expenses lessens the possibility of any self- sometime and we'll take you'for WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. one of Justice, either. Terminal 4-2874 a little stroll. Not so with the highly read­ appointed "raises." HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. able and enjoyable effort by Pro­ HAnover 2-2784 fessor Max Radin, the University SECRETARY-TREASURER of California's scholarly author­ Paul HaU DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION ity who, in "The Law and You," The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Lindsey Williams avoids the rigors of the legal farers International Union is available to all members who wish ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS THOMAS VINCENT handbooks and manuals. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of DRZEWICKI Joseph Volpian He sidesteps the pitfalls of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have definitions and classifications "so Your Local draft board in the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SUP that the law may seem as much Wilmington has classified you SIU branch for this purpose. possible to be something as 2-A until April 30, 1949. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. as However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Phone 5-8777 which deals with human con­ hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. duct." SYLVE^ER BARNES which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beacon 4336 Radin accomplishes his objec­ Your old shipmate, Ed Bir­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St. Phone 2599 tive, which is "to rid anyone of mingham of Hoag Corners, New SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. the notion that the law is some­ York, is anxious to hear from PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Douglas 2-8363 thing with which he has no re­ you. 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Title A name given to the resource February 4, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 5 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SAYS CTMA HEAD ORGANIZED ESSO COMPANY UNION HQ PROPOSES MEMBERSHIP REFERENDUM HOFFMAN OKAYS 50% RULE BEFORE HOUSE GROUP ELECTION REPORT ACCEPTED VBY MEMBERSHIP UNION WELFARE PLANS:LABOR'S NEW GOAL HEARINGS OPEN ON NEW BILL TO REPLACE TAFT-HARTLEY ACT NO MIRACLE ON 34 ST.-SIU HELPS AFL CLERKS SHIPPING STILL HOLD UP WELL ON WEST COAST PORT BALTIMORE HAS ACTIVE WEEK WITH SIXTEEN PAYOFFS,SIGN-ONS NEW COMPANY SIGNS CONTRACT IN MOBILE PORT NEW YORK GETTING BRUSHOFF UNION WRECKERS ARE WARNED SEAFARER BORN ON SCHOONER LEADS EVENTFUL CAREER,ROUNDED HORN TOO BROTHERS BROADCAST WARNING FOR PHILLY RADIO SHARPIES NEW TACOMA HALL IS KEPT BUSY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/04/1949 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/694ca64e8b482c655c8ae49778958b97.PDF 765971ecc44603c9f6ef5c25f840874b PDF Text Text TRANSPORTATION VOTE IS SET At coastwise membership meetings held on Wednesday, February 9, it was voted to put the two alternate propositions on transportation to a referendum vote. Voting will commence on March i; and conclude April 30, thus giving the member­ ship the opportunity to express its views after months of discussion. The keystone of the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, is democracy. In every phase of the Union's activity, membership Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA approval is required. For some time now the Transportation Rule has been under discussion. In shoreside meetings, NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1949 No. 6 VOL. XI •*and at shipboard meetings, the entire subject has been aired. and the pages of the LOG have been open for comment from in­ dividual Seafarers and SIU crews. "The~"subject has buii?Sir*"aown to two points of view: 1) that whenever, transportation is due a crew, that transportation must be accepted and all hands must By JOHN ARABASZ leave the ship, with replacements Every time the Cities Service to be sent from the Union Hir­ Oil Company stooges who call ing Hall, and 2) that when themselves the CTMA open their transportation is due, those men mouths you can count on them who accept transportation must to shove their own feet in. Every leave the ship, to be replaced time they raise a weak voice in from the Hall, but men not acdefense of their company-con­ trolled rig, they offer more con­ In response to queries as vincing reasons why Cities Serv­ to how the current trans­ ice tankermen have no alterna­ portation rule affects a man's tive but to vote for a genuine vacation rights, the answer trade union of seamen in the is that the present rule does soon-to-be-announced collective not affect vacation rights at bargaining election. all. In fact the company propa­ Vacation pay is cumula­ ganda specialists — the CTMAtive, according to the SIU contract. The continuity of company brain trust, that is—un­ wittingly supply just about the a man's service aboard a ship most effective argument for does not determine whether he is entitled to vacation pay. Cities Service personnel to throw off the shackles of company con­ It is his total time with the trol and choose a free collective company that counts, and that time can be acquired on bargaining agent that has yet several ships of one company been advanced. If they accomplish nothing else, as easily as on a single ship. If a man sandwiches in an­ the CTMA brain trustei-s who are other job with another com­ dispensing the company hogwash pany and then returns to the are at least keeping the men first company, his vacation aboard the Cities Service tank­ ers amused. In their latest little time picks up from where he left off. comic book effort the CTMA joksters have really hit the bot­ tom of the barrel. cepting transportation having GAG SHEET the right to remain on the ship. Says the CTMA gag-sheet: The rule now in force cor­ "Read CTMA facts and figures responds to the first proposition and the truth about job security." on the referendum ballot. In calling for the balloting. That's what it says, but don't look for facts or figures because Headquarters urged that as many under the heading "FACTS" all men as possible vote on this you'll find is this classic: "Com­ question, which has proved to pare facts and figures and you'll be one of the most controversial vote CTMA." Now if the com­ issues ever to be discussed with­ pany genius who is responsible in the Union in many years. for that wasn't three sheets to The Headquarters Report On the wind. Cities Service ought to Transportation Rule, which was take away his pencil and hand presented at the meetings, ap­ pears on page three. him a broom. with the SIU leading the way, "CTMA's Constitution," says rose in arms. The SIU, pointing til e company-stooging leaflet, out that thousands of jobs would "was written by its members, be lost to American seamen if presently on the Temporary Oi*William Green, President the Hoffman proposal were al­ ganizing Committee." When of the Americiui Federation lowed, called upon all American CTMA says "temporary" they're of Labor, has pledged full not kidding. Two of the three labor to join the battle. AFL support to the SIU At­ committee men no longer sail on Hundreds of imions, huge in­ lantic and Gulf District, in ternationals and small locals Cities jService ships. And, for its fight for passage of the alike, responded to the SIU's cry that matter, neither does the Bland-Magnuson Bill with­ for action. Telegrams and let­ company lawyer who did the ac­ out amendment. ters poured into Washington. tual writing of the Constitution In a telegram sent this his Senators and Representatives, al­ while CTMA flunkeys filled vreek to A&G District Sec­ . ready alert to the danger of a, inkwell. • retary-Treasurer Paul Hall, sadly depleted merchant marine, "Comments and suggestions," the AFL's top official de­ expressed their indignation at says CTMA, "will be appreciated clared: Hoffman's proposal. They saw it and welcomed." Anybody want "We will give special at­ as a blow to the merchant fleet, to criticize the company lawyer's tention to legislative prob­ to the maritime unions and to handiwork? Okay, Brother, let's lem presented in your tele­ the national defense. And they have it, but don't forget to pack gram February seventh stop saw it as an endorsement of low your gear first. Oiir legislative committee labor standards on foreign ships. And if you like malarkey will support Bland Bill with­ (An analysis of tho~ Smith served with sugar coating, CTMA out crippling amendments as Amendments appears on Page has that too. The leaflet very suggested in your message." Six.) » (Continwd on Page }) CTMA Tacts' Asa-Best SiU^ Propaganda House Group Considers Blond Bill The Merchant Marine Commit­ tee of the House of Representa­ tives went into executive session this week to decide whether to approve the Bland-Magnuson Bill as Representative Schuyler Otis Bland wrote it or to accept the "Hoffman Plan" to destroy the merchant marine in the form of two crippling amendments. Meanwhile, more and more labor unions I'allied to the side of the SIU in its drive to awake the country to the danger of the two amendments to the bill which Admiral Smith of 'the Maritime Commission proposed with the backing of ECA Ad­ ministrator Paul G. Hoffman. The Bland-Magnuson Bill is the result of the storm of protest that grew out of Hoffman's pro­ posal in December to take ad­ vantage of a loophole in the present law that says 50- percent As the LOG went to press word was received that House Merchant Marine Committee had approved legislation ex­ tending until July 1 the power of the Maritime Commission to sell, charter and operate ships. The original legislation, spon­ sored by Representative Schuy­ ler Bland (Du Va.), chairman of the House committee, would have extended the authority for a full year, but in view of the divided opinion in the maritime industry itself on the question a v compromise was effected. . of the Marshall Plan cargoes must go' in foreign ships. Hoff­ man maintained that he could ignore this if he could save money by doing so. The entire maritime industry, Green Backs SIU �Page Two T a E SEAPABERS £ ^ ' ' •' ' Fridap, February 11/1949 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 The Majority Rules - . . J^p.JMajxh. 1, inemberi,,ja£ the AtlantJC.,Gul District of the Seafarers International Union will begin balloting tcT decide an issue that has been the subject o: considerable discussion during the past few months; The issue to be decided is the type of transportation rule acceptable to the majority of the membership. The referendum ballot by which Seafarers will have their say on this question is one of the democratic pro­ cesses prevailing in our Union, and it is something that is even more important than the issue involved. Originally, the membership in all ports voted unani­ mously to adopt the transportation rule now in effect by accepting the Negotiating Committee's report last fall which held that "any time a member is entitled to trans­ portation and receives same, he should get off that vessel. The Negotiating Committee's recommendation was based on a desire to increase the job opportunities for alL hands. At that time, the membership shared the committee's view as the vote indicated. Consequently the rule be­ came part of Union procedure. As pointed out in the Headquarters Report on the Transportation Rule appearing on the opposite page, since the recommendation was adopted by the member­ ship, "many of our members have raised the question as to the wisdom of this decision, and have repeatedly, through ship and shoreside meetings, requested a referen­ dum ballot on the matter to give the membership an opportunity to vote by secret referendum." In short, the membership simply wished to take ad,vantage of the democratic machinery to which we of the SIU may resort whenever an issue affecting the general welfare arises. Headquarters recognized the divergence of opinion on the transportation rule and prepared the way for resolving the issue in strict fulfillment of our democratic tradition. It called for a thorough discussion of transpor­ tation by Seafarers at meetings aboard ship and ashore. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, It urged that members use the medium of the LOG to as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging air their opinions, both pro and con, so that all hands heavily oA their hands. Do what you can to cheer them, up by might become fully acquainted with all aspects of the writing them. transportation issue. SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. H. GJEDRE There followed a period of hot debate. Seafarers T. MASTANUNO L. C. COLE .will shortly be using the secret ballot in the 60-day ref­ A. C. McALPIN S. WILSON erendum period to settle the issue. D. MCCARTHY T. C. MUSGROVE" R. WEIKEL Headquarters has drawn up a sample ballot, which S. J. KASMIRSKI W. ROBERTS is, of course, subject to membership approval. The ballot E. J. BREWER R. COOTE JOE GOUDE offers two propositions: P. BUSH J. FAIRCLOTH PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION RULE NO. C. SIMMONS % % t J. PUZALEWSKI 1—Whenever transportation is due a crew under the MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL R. MOACK terms of the contract, all hands must accept that E. A. McGUFFY G. CARROLL • transportation and get off the ship, whereupon new W. O. WILLIAMS J. McFARLIN replacements will be shipped from the Union Hirinn J. P. SAIDE F. CHRISTY Hall. E. C. COLBURN V. LYNCH L. HOWARD E. KING PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION RULE NO. W. J. SULLIVAN E. LAWSON 2—When transportation is dtie a crew tmder the W. J. GREY J. BOURGEOIS terms of the contract, those men who desire to stay C. A. ROBERTS J. MARTINEZ on board the ship can do so, providing they do not E. LEARY A. FASE collect transportation. Those men desiring transpor­ E. SMITH A. KASTINA W. ROSS C. LAWSON tation can collect same and upon receipt*of the J. WECK C. VIKIN money shall get off the ship and replacements for C. LAWSON tit those vacancies shall be shipped from the Union J. MALINOWSKI BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. Hiring Hall. % % % R. FREY Whichever of these two propositions the majority J. B. PURVIS BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL of Seafarers indicate as their choice will become the rule J. A. CARROLL VIC MILLAZZO and Union procedure on transportation. T. THOMAS F. ALASAVICH That is the democratic way to decide. And that is R. POSTON M. WILLIS L. SWOBODA ' the way we Seafarers resolve the issues within our G. PAGANO A. E. HANCOCK ;. / organization. G/E. GALLANT O. H^DEN Men Now In The Mnrme Hospitals Bonpital 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 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.) ^ T. RITSON L. GORDAN (City Hosipital? X % if STATEN ISLAND M. J. LUCAS N. DORPMANS J. W. TAYLOR W. HUNT O. O. AMES . J. P. WETZLER F. STOKES J. J. O'CONNOR J. GRANGAARD G. STEPANCHUK R. PENNINGTON L. DWYER J. R. MARCOUX K. JENSEN % % % GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. GIVENS W. WESTCOTT D. HUTCHINGS J. J. O'CONNOR ' S. R. PARIS ' . M. FOSTER . . M. MAYNARD- : : ' i I , , �Friday, February 11, 1949 > THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Headquarters' Report On Transportation Your Headquarters Offices, in compliance with previous mem­ bership action, is hereby deliver­ ing the following report on the , matter of the transportation rule, as contained in the SIU General Contract, with various steam­ ship operators. At the inception of negotia• tional procedures, which had . been conducted over a period ranging from approximately June, 1948, to August, 1948, your Negotiating Committee at that . time, in drafting the transporta­ tion clause for the contract, agreed along with the balance of the transportation riders, to the follovving clause, known as Secnon c:. " "(c) If the port where the ar­ ticles are finally terminated is located in an area other than the area in the continental United States in which is lo­ cated the port of engagement, first-class transportation shall be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port • of engagement in continental United States, or at seaman's., option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of first-class rail transportation shall be paid." CLARIFICATION The reason which motivated your Negotiating Committee in drafting the transportation rider in such a manner was contained in their report to the member­ ship, which appeared in the August 20, 1948, issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. To give a clear background on this entire matter for the benefit of the membership, the following is a verbatim report contained in the .-X. Negotiating Committees Report; "Your Committee feels that this new transportation clause shall be beneficial to the mem­ bership, because of the fact that we have had considerable confusion on the matter of transportation in the past. Bit­ ter beefs have developed with the shipowners because they have complained that in the former SIU transportation clauses, in some instances, SIU crews receive transportation as many as three times for one voyage and even then remain­ ed on board the vessel. "Your Committee further clari­ fied this transportation in such a manner, that in the future, all SIU members receiving transportation shall be re­ quired to get off the ship and new replacements shipped from the Union Hall. INCREASE JOBS "Your Committee points out that it is of the very strong opinion that the sole purpose of any transportation clause is for the actual securing of transportation for any crew member rating same. This Ne­ gotiating Committee is of the further opinion that any time aomexiiber is entitled to trans­ portation, and receives same, he should get off that yesML This not only will greatly in­ crease the number of jobs to . be made avaUable to our mem^ bership, but. also will be a basis for elimination of a great . nuiny disputes . of -all kinds arising on this issue. The fact, too, that the Atlantic and -Gulf. is the only District • in the SIU at this-time which allows members to receive transportation and still stay This has been done and as a have their minds thoroughly result of this action, Headquar- made up because most of us are ters hereby submits the follow- familiar with the issues involved, ing sample ballot for the mem- Headquarters Office, however, bership's approval. If this sam- does urge each and every full -Proposed Transportation Rule No. 1 pie ballot is accepted, it means bookmember who is qualified to Whenever Iransportation is due a crew under the that all hands, commencing on vote to do so, so that a full and March 1, 1949, and closing on true expression by the memberterms of the contract, all hands must accept that trans­ April 30, 1949, will then have ship will be shown by whateveir portation and get off the ship, whereupon new replace­ the opportunity to express their _ results come out of this voting. particular points of views. ments will he shipped from the Union Hiring HalL It is to be remembered that in voting to accept this report EVERYBODY VOTE Proposed Transportation Rule No. 2 you are not voting on the transIt is to be pointed out that portation rule, but are merely When transportation is due a crew under the terms under the terms of our contract, voting for the machinery of the of the contract, those men who desire to stay on board it is impossible to accept trans­ ballot by which it is to be hand­ the ship can do so, providing they do not collect manner in portation and stay on board a led and the final transportation. Those men desiring transportation can vessel. Therefore the reason for which it wiU be submitted to narrowing of this entire issue the membership for their action. jcpllect same and upoinj-eceipt of the money shall get off the ship and replacements for those vacancies shall be -dorwtt to two poi.*!^ ol- vntrws-as Submitted by: contained in the proposed ballot. Paul Hall, shipped from the Union Hiring Hall. In brief, we cannot at this time Secretary-Treasurer change the actual wording of Robert Matthews, contract, but instead, must on board a vessel has caused quarters recommended that this Assist. Sec.-Treas. many beefs between Districts matter, because of the varying I confine ourselves to clarification J. P. Shuler, of the SIU. This should now opinions, be thoroughly discussed of same. Assist. Sec.-Treas. be eliminated. in ship-side, as well aS shore- Headquarters Offices on this Joe Algina, New York Agent ^'Youi* Committee regards this side meetings, and that both matter makes no direct recomLindsey J. Williams, change as a gain for the mem­ points of views be expressed mendation on which proposition Dir. of Org. bership as a whole, not only through the medium of the SEA- the membership should vote for, as a means tor' creating fur­ FARERS LOG, and thus acquaint inasmuch as it is felt that the Charles Haymond, Headquarters Rep. ther employment on board our membership with all issues, membership at this time should SIU vessels, but of making for better relations in the framework of our Union." The membership, at two con­ secutive meetings in all Branches them competent men — recently Under no circumstances will (Coiithnicd from Page 1) of -the Atlantic and Gulf District, unanimously accepted this rec­ coyly says: "CTMA cannot be fired off the company's ship: CTMA ever provide the type of ommendation, and as a result, company dominated, but will aim Tony Ferrara, Gene Nowokunski, democratic expression enjoyed the transportation rule is now to maintain friendly relations be­ Harry Mooney, Tom Crane, Wil­ by members of the SIU. Nothing in effect and made part of Union tween Employer and Employee liam Vandervlist, Ed Hagan, Tom like a secret baUot for referen­ procedure. That is, that when­ that will make for harmony, effi­ Scalon, Jesse Rogers, George dum voting such as Seafarers ever transportation is due, a ciency, higher wages, job se­ Dunn, Bob Morgan, Ted Weems, will soon use to decide on a CTMA wiU also Herman Young, Art Chaison, Union question of current inter­ man must take it and get off curity ..." promise to have your meals de­ Dick Rowan, Chet Gawrych, El­ est to all hands will ever be ship, livered to the foc'sle, keep your mer Black and Don White. Nor adopted by CTMA. Let the QUESTION RAISED clothes pressed, make the sun about the scores of others who ,, .. , Since the time of this recom- shine, make snow fall, even are banned fox*ever from Cities The Cities Service Oil mendation and acceptance of bring you the moon if you only Service ships because they voiced Company's last-ditch effort same, rriany of our membership will please, please not vote for a beef with conditions on Cities to stall the collective bar­ have raised the question as to the SIU. While you're getting in Service ships or because they gaining election was blocked the wisdom of this decision and line for all those great big gifts, were suspected of pro-union this week by the National , have repeatedly, through ship and job security too, just watch sentiment. Labor Relations Board. In and shore-side meetings, request­ out that you don't get hit with Nothing in CTMA's sad sack rejecting the company's ^ ed a referendum ballot on the the company's well-used black­ effort is said about freedom of latest petition to set aside matter to give the membership ball. It's one strike and you're expression on problems affecting the election ordered in De­ an opportunity to vote by secret out in the Oil League. the general welfare of Cities cember, the NLRB said that referendum as to their ideas on Nothing was said about how Service tankermen. Nowhere in Cities Service had failed to this matter. come the so-called job security the entire sheet is the word de­ "raise any issue not pre­ In line with the democratic didn't apply for the foUowing mocracy, or anything approach­ viously considered by the procedure of our Union, Head- Cities Service seamen—all of ing it, mentioned even once. Board." At the same time, the NLRB notified the SIU of a FRIENDS OF THE SEAFARERS meeting scheduled for today at which the Union, the com­ pany and the Board were to be represented. Purpose of the meeting was to set an exabt date for the election and to work out the me­ chanics of balloting. Prt^ositkms In Referemhm CTMA Leaflets Help SIU Drive 1. HERMAN SILVERMAN SALVATORE PREZIOSO Among the American Federation oI Labor unions, ihat have a dose-working relationship with the SIU is the Display Fixture Workers'U^on, . headed by Herman Silverman President, and Salvatore Presioso, Manager, who-with other-recently-elected Display Workers officials were installed by A&G Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. .Hall had been inlrited by the Display Workers Union to presMe -oyer the installation ceremoidee. .> CTMA company lawyer who is so faithful a guardian of sea­ men's rights refer to the back page of this issue for a view of democracy in the SIU. If the Cities Service Oil Com­ pany itself were convinced of the truth of the statements made by CTMA, it -would have no fears. It would welcome an op­ portunity for Cities Service tan­ kermen to assert themselves on the union question. They realize however, how empty are the glowing promises they have been hawking these past month?. Cities Service knows that a free collective bargaining elec­ tion is the one chance for their tankermen to throw off the com­ pany yoke and choose the SIU as the only approach to better wages, decent working conditions and job security. Time is nmning out on the Cities Service blackball. �l>age Foife New Port AgiNit Takes flis Post In Philadelphia By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER If V- THE SEAFARERS LOG EX GI DEPLORES TREATMENT OF SEAMEN-VETS WITNESS FOR THE DEFENSE the Merdhant Marine did hot re­ medical and dental care, uni­ "SIX OVERSEAS VETERANS" ceive forms, Bill benefits, travel and saw fit to degrade themselves in ration GI allenvance, family allota letter ridiculing our Merchant- ments, or half-fare on rail and bus Marine. The letter appeared in tickets. ' As veterams or In uni­ "As Others See It" in the Jan. 15 form, we Army men received all issue of the Free Press. that and more. It is unfortunate that the letter Until late 1943, merchant ships was written. As an MTO veteran, were forced to sail unarmed. Of I have had the opportunity of wit­ the 400,000 merchant mariners, nessing both the Army and the 109,000 (over 25 per cent) re­ )eMerchant Marine in action. My ceived combat bars for action observations plus factual" data against the enemy. Over 7,800 prove to me that the letter is were killed, have been officially bigoted, pi-ejudiced and stupid. . pronounced dead, or are still listed The bonus system seems to irk as missing. During the war 750 JLjthe veterans. Perhaps they will ships were lost. One third of these fn! be unhappy to learn that the Mer­ were NOT ARMED. chant Marine was not well paid. Where were the armed guards According to the United States the Navy supplied? Bureau of Labor Statistics, the net I pray that the'Merchant Ma­ pay of an able merchant seaman riners who gave so much will not at the time of highest bonuses was be called upon to defend the nar­ $2,185, including all bonuses. row minded drug' store heroes. I Servicemen of equal rank re­ believe that they did more than ceived $2,256, plus a $1,500 per- their fair share when they went lm sonal income tax exemption not willingly to die for the welfare of granted to the Merchant Marine. heir Country. I only wish that the Army in A serviceman received full pay from the day of his induction to which I served could boast of thethe day of his discharge. Merchant sroud record of our Merchant mariners did not receive .i^ayment Marine. ROBERT J. GRAVES. while off the ship. Furthermore, Alpena. FridkT' F«braatr 11. 1949 Pacific Fojts Contimte To M Good Shipping By FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping PHILADELPHIA—Among the on this coast continues excellent arrivals in this port during the as we swing into February. past week was the SS Wanda, Epiphany Tankers Corporation, > The forthcoming week will see and the Sanford B. Dole, Metor both the Choctaw and Chickasee Petroleum Shipping Company. take full crews from the Port of The Wanda is on the coastwise San Francisco. These ships are run and, in the opinion of the part of the new fleet Waterman majority of the crew, is a good is putting into service from this ship. The Dole is tied up here coast. The vessels are presently temporarily awaiting a charter. being fitted out in the local ship­ This week also saw the arrival yards. of 'Jimmy Sheehan, newly elect­ The Citrus Packer will also ed Agent for this port. Jimmy take a full crew from Tacoma is no stranger to most of our the latter part of the week. This 4?&-h-a-3many now lying in the shipof the boys at one time or an­ 'yard in Seattle. other in his capacity as Patrol­ ON THE MOVE man in the Port of New York. Isthmian now tells us that the He received a warm welcome Winthrop Marvin will take a full from all hands. crew on Feb. 12 for the Far East FINE COOPERATION run. These developments, along There is no doubt in my mind with the fact that we just ship­ that Sheehan will receive the ped a full crew on the Twin same fine cooperation from all Falls Victoiy — which has been the membership that was given laid up since before the strike to me and which made the past last year—^should indicate to the year one that I shall never for­ membership that things are get. really moving out here. This is the last time that I'll Fortunately, more than two be writing of news and views hundred permit men have come from Philly and before I sigh in here from the Atlantic and off, I have a few thanks to get The leller reproduced above appeared in Ihe Jan. 20 edition of the Detroit Free Press and Gulf Coasts, so we don't antici­ was submitted to the LOG by a Seafarer who feels it is an extremely effective answer to critics off. pate any difficulty in manning First, I want to thank the of the wartime role of merchant seamen. these new ships. membership — those who make We visit daily all ships coming this beach their home, as well in here in transit and we find re­ as those who have just come markably few beefs. The East into the port for payoffs and Coast placards rate a dinner a la sign-ons. It's been a real pleas­ ure to know and work with each By JOE ALGINA stand-bys and shipboard acci­ the ship after his work is done and every one of them. dents. to receive his pay. A little fore­ I also want to thank the boys NEW YORK — Shipping in thought on the part of the reg­ The SIU shipping rules stip­ who ftiade Christmas here in this port plodded through an­ ular crewmember would elimin­ ulate that a crewmember can call Philly such a pleasant and un­ other week with no develop­ ate any beef on this score. the Hall and obtain a stand-by forgettable holiday. Thanks are ments arising to hearten the out­ If the crewmember finds it im­ also due to those at SIU Head­ look for the future. It was pi-etty man to take his job for a period up to three days. The possible to get to the Hall to see quarters who have at all times much a routine week, but not a procedure is for a man who his relief, he should leave the been ready and willing to ad­ routine we particularly desire. wants a stand-by to first clear it money with the department head. vise me and assist me with any We handled seven ships for with the head of his department, However, whatever arrangements problem that arose. payoffs, all of them disposed of and then drop in at the Hall to he makes, he should see to it in shipshape fashion. The only make arrangements to pay the that the relief man is paid be­ UNIONS. TOO one to show up with beefs of any stand-by before he reports to the fore he heads out of town. Last, but by no means least, impoi'tance was the Afoundria, ship. I want to say thanks to the The comment on shipboard ac­ Waterman, and there the Patrol­ various trade unions in the city cidents concerns a newspaper Michelet for doing such a good FULLY RESPONSIBLE of Philadelphia who have been men brought everything under item of last week which reported job. ever ready to lend a hand on control before the payoff. The stand-by who takes over that 29,229 sesunen- were injured At any rate, the prospect for any beef or problem confront-' The Helen, one of the payoff the job is then fully responsible in 1948. shipping from this coast in the ships, is headed for lay-up for ing the SIU. for the job to be done, and if he The Marine Index Bureau, future looks good. Isthmian Now that all this is off rriy awhile; the rest are expected to fails to stand his watches the which supplied the figure, recom­ alone will have eight ships in the chest, I'll say so long. Watch for take off again as soon as they get Union Hall should be notified. mended ^at more competent Far East pipe run. Both Smith Jimmy Sheehan's writings here cargo committements. Most men who take stand-by jobs seamen—^physically and mentally and Johnson and South Atlantic next week. I'll be seeing you Sign-ons totalled five, all of do their work in the proper man­ —be put aboard the country's will continue to^ run grain to the guys around the ports and on them up and away with little ner. There is little complaint on ships. Far East from the Seattle area. the ships. Until then, remember trouble. The ships to this port in that score. The man who takes Waterman, of course, will be in Maybe the bureau has a slight you are a member of one of transit were also swiftly cleared over the stand-by job, however, there with a nice assortment of the best unions in the world. Do up. Other than commenting on is often left holding the bag un­ point there. We certainly have runs to pick from. fought long enough in the SIU to your part to keep it that way. the weather, which has been al­ less the man he's relieving makes keep foulballs off the ships, but All things being considered, Once again, many thanks and most springlike, the only other proper arrangements for his pay. we do not believe that they have things look good out here for a good luck to you all. points we'd like to raise concerns No man wants to wait around given the whole story. long time to come. We believe accidents would be fewer if some ship officers used wiser judgment. The bureau's figures weren't broken down to Ty WM. (Curly) RENTZ along smoothly here in the Port gin, the men will have an op­ list the causes of the accidents, All delegates aboard SIU BALTIMORE — Ten payoffs of Baltimore. Even the weather portunity for the first time ;to but well bet that a good number ships are urged to make cer­ last week helped to keep ship­ has been fair so far. We've had win the wage and working con­ of them were caused when sea­ tain that every ship Is fully very little snow and we're hop­ ditions that have been long men were ordered to do danger­ ping in this port on the move. manned before it leaves port. Vessels paying off were the ing our luck keeps up on this denied by the company. They ous work without proper equip­ If the company tries to vio­ Clyde Seavey, Isthmian; Eliza­ score. There's nothing like mild, will vote SIU because they know ment or turned to on deck in sunny weather to keep your late the contract mannkig what the SIU can do for them. beth, Bull Lines;. George Pren­ heavy, seas. spirit up, ^ scale by sailing short, the It certainly looks as though tice, Waterman; John Burgess The figure also appears to be ship's delegate should call We'd like to commend the men the Taft-Hartley law is slated for higher than in preceding years, and Bertram Goodhue, South At­ the nearest Union Hall im­ lantic; Bethore, Chilore and Ma- on Cities Service tankers for the the scrap yard. The anti-labor but there is a strong possibility mediately. rore, Ore Lines, and John H. good work they are doing to forces are, of course, putting up that the number of accidents is bring that company under the a battle to keep as much of it as no more today than it was sevThe Union will lake Im­ Marion, US Waterways. mediate action to see that All arrived in very good shape SIU banner. " The company and they can." But labor is putting eraTyears ago. and were paid off with very few its lawyers who have been trying up an all-out fight to get rid of Seamen today are merely being our agreements are observed to the letter, as it did in the beefs having to be settled. The with every trick to keep their the bill, which gives management careful to report all injuries and recently-reported instances of only beefs of any consequence men from being organized and all the breaks and puts a vice, on bring about lawsuits in greater Isthmian vessels sailing short. were cm the Clyde Seavey and gaining decent, respectable con­ the trade unions. numbers than previous years. ditions are running out of bull. the Elizabeth, both of which had Know your contract and That's all for now. See you It wasn't too long ago that sea­ Skippers who were pretty good They certainly won't be able to next week. Meanwhile, best men who sued had to stay ashore report all violations to the stall the election much longer. wishes to you .^ill and steady as; while the suit was pending; to­ Union right away. guys. When the balloting does be­ she goes! day they can continue to sail. On the whole things are going Get Dep't Head Okay If Yea Want Stand-By Ten Payoffs Keep Baltimore Branch On The Meye Sailing Short �TBB S BAFA ft Eft 5 LOG Friday, Fabruary 11, 1849 One of the most widely pub­ eral or state- agencies; and it licized of all union welfacre plans Qovers such other welfare ac­ is the one obtained by the Unit­ tivities as the trustees may think ed Mine Workers of America in necessary. 1946 by strike action and en­ . The trustees are three in num-: larged last year to include pen­ ber. UMWA President John. L. Lewis represents the union, and sions after a second strike. •Senator Styles Bridges of New While the miners' system is Hampshire represents the pub­ >iot directly applicable to the lic. The third member of the membership of a seamen's un­ board represents the mine own­ ion, because of the many differ­ ences between coal mining and ers. They have full authority maritime, it provides comprehen- within the confines of the law sve benefits in a ijtianner Sea­ and subject to the stated pur­ poses of the fund to determine farers might well study. coverage, eligibility, priorities Actually, the UMWA has two among classes of benefits, am­ plans, one for the 400,000 bitum­ ounts of benefits, methods of inous miners who constitute the conveying the benefits and how majority of the union's mem­ to invest the funds. bership, and one for the 80,000 anthracite or hard-coal miners, AID TO AGED lowevef, '•'fiK piBTis are JFronTtfi? 'b'egihning of the sys­ quite similar. tem in 1946 through April 30, 1948, the fund paid 49,981 indi­ BIG FUND The bituminous plan in its vidual distress benefits including present form is financed by a grants to 12,734 widows of min­ 20-cent tax per ton of coal mined ers. The rest were paid to 37,247 which is paid into a welfare disabled miners of whom 28,718 fund by the mine operators. In were disabled permanently. These a good year, the "United Mine payments were made before the Workers of America Welfare and pension fund was activated. When the pension system went Retirement Fund may have an income of $100,000,000 out of into operation last year, the trustees decided that all UMWA which to pay benefits. The fund performs the fol­ members who had worked in lowing functions: it pays for the mines for 20 years or more medical and hospital care for would be eligible to receive pay­ miners and their families; it ments provided they were 62 takes care of pensions and an­ years of age or older and had nuities on retirement or death been employed in the mines on of miners; it compensates for in­ May 29, 1946. The pension was juries or illness resulting from set at $100 a month. The anthracite welfare plan is occupational activity, and for wage loss not otherwise com­ very similar in structure and pensated for at .all or not com­ operation to the bituminous plan. Another welfare plan in which pensated for adequately by fed­ SlU Takes Attion (h Isthmian Habit Of Sailing Shwt-Handeil By ERNEST TILLEY BOSTON — Complying with instructions from the member­ ship in this port, I joined Head­ quarters representatives at a meeting with Isthmian Steam­ ship Company officials in New York early this week, regarding instances of the company sail­ ing some of their ships shorthanded. At the meeting, your repre­ sentatives — Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Robert Matthews and myself—flatly informed the com­ pany that the Union would not tolerate this practice and that all ships- must leave port fully manned in accordance with the scale set forth in our contract. NO MORE The company promised that there would be no further in­ stances of their ships sailing short-handed. Nevertheless, all shipboard Delegates are hereby cautioned to be on the alert for any possible repetition of this violation. If the company allows any of its vessels to sail with less than the complement called fox in the contract. Delegates should immediately notify the Union Hall in the nearest port. On the local front, things are fairly quiet. The principal job source in this port at the mo­ ment are the newly-contracted tankers that were organized by the Union last>.^ear. This should definitely prove to all hands the importance of the SlU's organizing drive, which is a vital factor ^,in expanding employment possibilities for all Seafarers. Right now the biggest target of our organizing efforts is the notoriously anti-union Cities Ser­ vice Oil Company. SUPPORT DRIVE Seafarers should be interested is the- new one which, the Internaitional Longshoremen's Associa­ tion has just won for 22,000 dock workers in New York and New Jersey and which soon will be adopted in ports from Portland, Maine, to Hampton Roads, Vir­ ginia. The welfare idea was one of the issues in the East Coast longshore strike last fall. Part of the ILA's victory was getting the operators to agree to put a plan into effect. The welfare plan just adopted includes life insurance, accident­ al death and dismemberment in­ surance, weekly accident and sickness benefits, surgical bene­ fits and hospital benefits. As now set up, it runs for one year ,Tr^jjKI(iyers ILA memb«!rs in good standing who worked 800 hours or more betw,pen October 1, 1947, and September 30, 1948. The life insurance is for $1,000 a man and is payable no matter what the cause of death. The ac­ cidental death, and dismember­ ment insurance, also for $1,000, gives "24 hour coverage," which means off the job coverage. SIX TRUSTEES Non-occupational accident and sickness benefits of $25 a week are payable for a maximum of 26 weeks in New Jersey and 13 weeks in New York. In case of an accident, the payments start from the day the accident hap­ pens. In case of sickness, a man is not eligible until the eighth day. The surgical benefit can be as much as $150 for an operation made necessary by non-occupa­ tional accident or sickness. The hospital benefits are provided by the well known Blue Cross Plan. They are not available to de­ pendents. The plan will be a,dministered by six trustees, three fi;om the ILA, and three representing the operators. If it becomes desirable there will also be an independent referee. The fund will be paid for by "the operators at the rate of 2V2 cents per man hour worked. Should this rate not provide enough money to meet the obli­ gations of the fund, the opera­ tors must kick in the balance nee.ded as a loan without in­ terest. .Any monies advanced in this manner will eventually be returned when the fund creates a surplus of its own. As you probably all know, we have made considerable progress in the Cities Service fleOt and as soon as the NLRB disposes of the company's latest attempt to block the election already or­ dered, the Cities Service tankermen will have the chance to SINCE 1910 get the benefits of an SlU con­ The present fund will run for tract. only a year, but the ILA natur­ Meanwhile, all hands should ally expects it to be a perman­ support our. organizing drive in ent feature of the contract. In every way possible. Our security the future the union probably depends on our success in or­ will obtain additional benefits, ganizing the unorganized. although no concrete goals have We paid off the SS Strath- been announced. more, a Liberty operated by the The welfare plans of the AFL Strathmore Shipping Company. Longshoremen and the United This ship paid off clean and we Mine Workers are brand new. signed on a crew for a trip to The ILA's system went into ef­ Aruba. The voyage should be a fect last wee^, and the coal good one since there is a first- miners' plan, is less than three rate crew aboard. years old. Also among the arrivals in By way of contrast, the In­ ,this port last week was the SS ternational Ladies Garment Yorkmar, the first Clamar ship Workers Union, AFL, won its to make an appearance in the first welfare plan nearly 40 years Boston harbor ui three months. ago. Drring the last four dec­ It was good to see her for ades, the ILGWU has developed several reasons. We couldn't have a number of different plans pro­ asked for a better crew and a viding many benefits. The entire cleaner ship. We put an AB ladies garment industry, except for the small part of it which is aboard the Yorkmar. We expect to see more of not organized, is covered, but the these Calmar ships around in the" plans are set up by local unions future now that the "company or groups of locals. The first element in the has resumed operations on a ILGWU's welfare system was a regular basis. Page Five Work Out Board of Sanitary Control which was established after the union won a long strike in New York in 1910. The Board of Sanitary Control rapidly evolved into a health center jointly financed by the employers and the union it­ self. Later on, ILGWU locals in the New York area assumed full financial responsibility for the health center and have operated it as a union enterprise ever since. It has expanded greatly. VACATIONS TOO In 1938, ILGWU Local 91 in New York won a clause in its agreement by which the employ­ ers were forced to contribute a percentage of the payroll to a central fund from which the workers would be paid vacation was a great innS<» vation in the industry and it soon spread to other locals. Finally, the union forced em­ ployers in Philadelphia to ex­ tend the vacation fund to in­ clude health and welfare bene­ fits. In a short time, there were welfare and vacation plans in most ILGWU contracts. Some groups in the union have also obtained first rate pension plans. An outstanding example of welfare plans in'the ladies gar­ ment industry is the one en­ joyed by the several craft lo­ cals in the New York Cloak Joint Board. The Board's welfare fund is collected centrally and adminis­ tered by a health committee on which every local is represented. The committee«makes the rules by which the fund is used. How­ ever, each local receives its own portion of the fund and pays benefits to its own members. The health committee reimburses the locals from the central fund. HEALTH CENTERS the circumstances of a seamen's union. Any kind of a welfare plan will be something brand new for the American seamen's move­ ment. However, there are plenty of precedents in other lands. Nearly all European seamen are covered by comprehensive plans, some of which include pensions. In a future article of this ser­ ies, some of the walfare plans of European seamen will be re­ viewed. For the present, suffice it to say that the inter-relation of government, union and com­ pany in European maritime is far different from the situation in the American industry. This dif­ ference is reflected in European seamen's unions' welfare plans. According'iiimil»Bie.--ieature,s of those plans may not jibe with Seafarer thinking. However, the mechanical op­ eration of the plans are worthy of careful consideration. This is the second in a series of articles on Union welfare plans. The series is the result of a motion pass­ ed unanimously at the Head­ quarters meeting in New York on January 26, direct­ ing Union officials to study the welfare plans of other unions and to demand such a plan in the next meeting with the shipowners. This week's article surveys the plans .of the United Mine Workers. International Ladies Garment Workers and ihe International Longshoremen's Association. Replacements Akl Tampa Shipping The Board employs a manager whose duty is to see that the rules laid down by the health committee are observed. Bene­ fits include sick pay, hospitaliza­ TAMPA—Shipping in this port tion, maternity payments, medi­ has been centered around the cal treatment and vacations. replacements we have sent The New York Cloak Joint aboard most of the ships coming Board also has a retirement fund which it obtained in 1943 in a in here. bargaining agreement. To be eli­ So far this Week we have had gible to receive pension benefits, the Bessemer Victory and the a member of one of the locals De Soto, both of Waterman, and constituting the Board must first the Mae, Bull Lines. We shipped of all be 65 years old. In addi­ Imen to the De Soto and Bessetion, he must have a record of jmer Victory. Later on in the continuous employment in one I week the Waterman ships Can­ of the locals for 10 years or ton Victory and Iberville are more, although there are cer­ slated to call in the Port ol tain exceptions to this rule. Tampa. Pension payments amount to Later this month we expect $50 a month for life, and they to begin organizing activity aim- , are financed by the employers ed at bringing an unorganized . who put three percent of their vessel that starts operations out payroll into the fund. The fund of Florida ports on May 1 un- . is administered by a board of der the banner of the SlU. Of trustees on which sit represen­ course, we have the open shop tatives of the unions, the em­ law in Florida complicating mat­ ployers and the public. ters but we will trj-- to over­ In addition to welfare plans, come this obstacle in SlU style. the ILGWU operates a series of Sewral SIU oldtimers are on health centers. The one in New York has come a long way since the Tampa beach at the moment. its founding after the 1910 strike. I Among them are Johnny Wil­ Eventually, the staff of doctors liams, Snuffy Smith, Charlie Lee, and nurses will be able to Buddy Baker, Markos Franggos, handle 285,000 patients a year. I "Fat Boy" Velasco, Ike Craft, Other health centers are in Phil­ i George Salter and Dud Carpenadelphia, Boston and Fall River, ' ter. Massachvisetts. Still more are un­ Dog-fancier "Man-Mountain" • der construction or planned. Hand made a job aboard the De While there are elements in Soto this week. Brother Hand the welfare systems of the Mine has just about copped all the Workers, the Longshoremen and prizes with his entry in the dog the Ladies Garment Workers ; shows held in Tampa and St. which would be useful in a plan Petersburg during his stay on for the SlU, none of the plans the beach. He has a champion described here would fit exactly chow. �Page Six THE SE4F4RERS LOG Friday. February 11, 1949 Hoffman Plan Back As Smith Amendments In a surprising about face last week the Vice Admiral W. W, Smith of the Maritime Commis sion offered two amendments tj the Bland Magnuson Bill which A bill to provide for nited States flag shipping participation in would make a joke of the bill's Government-financed cargoes. guarantee that 50 per cent of all foreign aid cargoes be carried Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives'of the United States in American ships. of America in Congress assembled. That (a) notwithstanding any other provisions The Smith amendments were of law, except the provisions of the Act oz April 28, 1904 (33 Stat. 518), whenever the backed by EGA Administrator Five hundred duplicate peti­ United States Government, or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, Paul G. Hoffman who has been tions, each one bearing the sig­ trying to take advantage of a procures, or makes any loans, grants-in-aid, or provides credits or funds for the pro­ natures of 31 crewmembers of loophole in the present 50-50 law curement of any commodities for transportation by water, at least 50 per centum of the SIU ship. Azalea City, pro­ to ship more bulk cargoes in the gross tonnage of such commodities, computed by countries, and separately for testing the Hoffman proposal to cheap, low standard foreign ves­ dry hulk carriers, dry cargo liner and tanker services, shall he transported on slash American shipping under, sels. ERP, are in the hands of Con­ United States flag vessels at market rates for United States flag vessels, unless the At hearings on the Bill before gressmen and Senators today. United States Maritime Commission, after investigation, shall certify to the depart­ the House Merchant Marine The herculean feat, initiated Committee, of which Representa­ ments, agency, or instrumentality of the Government charged with the administra­ by the crew, was undertaken as tive Bland is chairnian, Admiral tion of the laws under which such funds are made available with which the com­ a result of a motion by crewfor the following modities are procured, that United Ststit>^<|||gipiaBe«sels .are not available jawSliSlcjsnt. .ftember Calvin Owens at a ship­ riders: board meeting held at sea on numbers or at market rates for United States flag vessels to effectuate the purposes WAIVE RULE January 16. Brother" Owens re­ of this section. No recipient of commodities of the character described in this sec­ 1) That American ships carry ceived unanimous approval to tion shall he entitled to reimbursement for expenditures already made unless at only 50 percent of the cargoes his motion that the crew draw least 50 per centum of any cargo to he paid for thereby shall have been transported originating in the United States, up a petition to Congressmen in United States flag vessels as herein provided. despite the fact that many for­ "to show the crew's alarm and eign aid cargoes financed by disfavor of the Hoffman move." (h) All Federal departments and agencies are hereby authorized and directed to American money originate in Enroute to Bremen at the time, cooperate with the Commission by entering into and carrying out such agreements 'other countries. The Bland(he Azalea City crewrnen turned as may he necessary to effectuate the purpose of this section: PROVIDED, That the Magnuson Bill as it now stands to their mountainous task. Ten Commission is authorized and directed to report to the Congress within ninety days would not restrict the American days and 31 cases of writers after the enactment of this section, and every four months thereafter the action maritime industi-y to half the cramps later the ship docked in volume of goods originating in taken hereunder and to give the names of any Federal'departments or agencies or Bremen—the job completed. this country, but would permit it any other persons who have failed to cooperate with the Commission as herein SENT TO SIU carry half or more of the entire directed. The records of the departments, agencies, or instrumentalities charged The petitions were bundled up foreign aid program regardless with the administration of such laws shall he available for public inspection at and forwarded to SIU headquar­ of point of origin. ters for transmission to Wash­ reasonable hours insofar as such records relate to the transportation of commodities 2) That the Maritime Commis­ ington—a move decided upon to as herein provided. sion be aUowed to waive the 50% save the high cost of air mailing rule governing shipments from letters from Germany. To spare the U.S., whenever the Commis­ which is being pressured by foreign flag fleets. They consti- paid for by the United States the Union any extra expenses, sion saw fit. agencies of Marshall-Plan benefi­ tute an endorsement of the low government with no strings the crew pledged to defray the 3) That the requirement to fix ciary countries, notably Britain, labor standards prevailing on about where .the ships are load- mailing costs incurred by the the 50-50 ratio on a country by Fi-ance and the Scandinavian na­ foreign ships. And they are a ed. Moreover, the bill calls for Union. country basis be dropped. tions, seeking to win domination threat to our national defense. the 50 percent or. better to be The full text of the crew's pe­ Admiral Smith's proposals at of ocean commerce at the ex­ Representative Bland, in writ­ computed country by country. tition is as follows: the committee hearing repre­ pense of the American merchant ing the bill that bears his name, Actually, many foreign aid "Dear Sir: sented a complete switch from fleet. not only plugged the loophole goods ai-e purchased outside the "All hands aboard the steam­ The same observers were about "market rates" which Hoff­ United States and the number ship Azalea - City were very. the • Commission's previous stand on the Hoffman proposal. The pointing out that when Marshall man finds in the present stipula­ should increase. The Bland-Mag­ shocked to hear that an Ameri­ commission was among the first : 'Ian legislation was first intro­ tion that American ships carry nuson Bill means that American can would and did propose such to condemn the EGA administra­ duced, the State Department 50 percent or more of tlje Mar- ships manned by American crews a thing, as the Hoffman plan. We tor's plan as a devastating blow wanted to give away 500 ships shaU Plan cargoes, but he pro­ can carry some of these, cargoes being in a position to realize the to the American maritime indus­ to beneficiary nations. vided for further participation by which Americans pay for. In a sorrowful effect this bill would try. The amendments to the Bland- American ships in the present year of crisis for the merchant have upon many thousands of Magnuson Bill offered by Admir­ and future foreign aid programs. marine this is a big boost. American- fanndlies humbly re­ MANEUVER al Smith and Paul G. Hoffman The-Bland-Magnuson Bill does However, Admiral Smith'.s first quest that you as oyu: chosen Upon his return recently from not restrict American ships to amendment, which was offered representative thoroughly inves­ "h survey of Marshall Plan coun­ are nothing more than the orig­ half the cargoes originating in with the support of ECA Ad­ tigate this bill before passing inal Hoffman Plan in disguise. tries for the Maritime Commis­ In other words, they are in the United States, but calls for ministrator Hoffman, would lim­ your sound judgment." sion, Grenville Mellen asserted attempt to scuttle the American American ships to carry fifty i it American ships to no more The Azalea City is due in New that foreign operators were fContmued on Pate 15) J York on February 12. maneuvering to drive American, Merchant Marine and build up percent or more of ALL cargoes' ships from the trade. In his criticism of Hoffman's threatened stab at U.S. shipping. Commissioner Mellen said that the American merchant fleet The SIU fight against the move bor bodies made Washington President of the Federation, tion to cut short the dangerous to curtail American shipments aware of their aroused dis­ E. M. Weston, in dispatching rider. i*—^ \ of cargoes to Marshall plan pleasure. copies of his protest telegrams A premature account of countries brought forth an un­ KEEPING IN TOUCH to the SIU, pledged full aid to Paul G. Hoffman's testimony precedented showing of support From the northwestern comer the SIU and guaranteed the Fed­ The Federation's keen aware­ on the Blend-Magnuson Bill from labor organizations through­ of the United States in the State eration's continued support in ness and study of the work be^ of Washington came stormy pro­ before the House Merchant out tlie country. the battle. In the weeks which ing done in Washington on the tests of the ECA chief's move Marine Committee was xe* have passed, during which the entire problem of EGA shipments The names of unions that rall­ by the State Federation, a la­ spon^le for the fact that protests of labor have reached in American ships is demonstra­ ied to the support of the SIU bor body whose actions illus­ last week's regular issue of the ears of Congressmen and ted in this excerpt from a tele­ the LOG gave the inqtression reads like, a roll call of or­ trate the solidarity and support moved them to introduce legis­ gram dispatched to Rep. Bland, that the EGA Administrator ganized laijor* state federations, the SIU has received. lation plugging the dike, the which states: "... you are earn­ was in favor o£ the bill. He city labor bodies, international FULL SUPPORT Washington State Federation has estly requested to give every was not. He made it clear unions and locals. Hardly a followed closely Congress' moves consideration to the favorable that he wanted to send more trade or group of trades has not The Federation, which repre­ passage of HR 1340 without and hqs continued to dispatch cargoes on foreign ships, and gone on record as being opposed sents 300,000 workers in 695 un­ scuttling amendments proposed telegrams of thanks to Congress­ ions, entered early and labored he gave only a perfunctory to the ECA head's industryby Director Hoffman and Mari­ men who have supported the long in the fight. When the news nod to the American mer­ crippling proposal. SIU's point of view and mess­ time Commission." reached the Federation of the chant marine. A special edi­ Telegrams, resolutions, letters ages urging support to those This week, as the bill to guar­ tion of the LOG told the have been sent and personal move to deprive American sea­ members of -Congress who have men from participation in the antee the American merchant entire story. visits made to Congressmen in transporting of ECA cargoes to not. committed themselves. marine a fair slice of ERP ship­ behalf of the-_ SIU's campaign Europe, the Federation immedi­ When, a week ago, an amend­ ping is being deliberated .in by supporting unions. (See page mtjst have a continued guaran­ ately dispatched telegrams to ment was proposed which would Washington, The Washington tee that it will get its share of 7 for partial list.) President Truman, EGA Admin­ cripple the provisions in the State Federation, like the thous­ From all corners of the coun­ istrator Paul Hoffman, Senator Bland-Magnuson bill guarantee­ ands of other labor organizations Marshall Plan shipping "or we 'will again become a second-rate try aid came: Washington State Magnuson and Represe.ntatives ing American ships at least half arrayed in support of th^ SIU, Federation of Labor, West Vir­ from Washington, calling upon of the cargoes destined for Mar­ is kedping in touch with the power.. In the Maritime Commission's ginia State Federation of Labor, them to halt the move which shall Plan cargoes, the Washing­ Washington scene. ''True to its; reversal on the Hoffman issue Minnesota State Federation and would "damage .. ..American liv­ ton State Federation,. quick to original promise, it is sticking Washington observers saw the many others. From Tampa, Flor­ ing standards and general wel­ act, dispatched telegrams to by the SIU until the fight is members of Congees in a posi­ won. hand of the State Department, ida to TfOy, New York, city la­ fare of workers." ' ~ Text Of Represeatative Blab's Silt Azaka City Does GoodJob In ECA Beef Washington State Federation Gees All-Out To Help SIU .i » �THE SEAFARERS Friday, February 11, 1949' LOG Page Seven Labor Backs SlU Fight On Hoffman Plan Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters B. F. McLaurin, Field Organiser International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers and Helpers John Pelkofer, President Baltimore Federation of Labor Harry Cohen, President Local 20499, American Federation of Rubber Workers George Schmidt, Business Representative Local 45, Sign, Scene and Pictorial Painters of America Stanley Beyers, Secretary Lodge 678, International Association of Machinists William C. Duncan, Secretary International Photo Engravers Union Edward J. Vols, Preudent Region 9, United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers Martin Gerber, Director International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship­ builders and Helpers Charles J. MacGowan, International President Local 177, Building Service Employees International Union Maurice Zuckerman. Secretai^ Local 924, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees John J. O'Brien, Secretary-Treasurer Local 301, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners William T. McClintock, President Local 627, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners John Maxim, Financial Secretary Local 1292, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Arnold Cocker, Recording Secretary International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Joseph Tonelli, Vice President International Ladies Garment Workers Union Dayid Dubinsky, President Local 892, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Gus Miller, Recording Secretary Local 1244, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Francis Tardy, Business Manager Local 79, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers R. 1. Yarn, Business Agent Michigan Federatisn of Labor rtobert P. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer Local 62, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Frank W. Cernik, Recording Secretary South Atlantic 8E Gulf Coast District, International Longshoremen's Association Frank Yeager, District President Local 702, International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees George Waugh, Secretary-Treasurer Minnesota State Federation of Labor George W. Lawson, Secretary New York State Association, United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry John L. Costello, Secretary-Treasmer North Dakota State Federation of Labor W. W. Murray, President Local 947, American Federation of Slate, County and Municipal Employees Harry J. Hobkirk, Jr. Radio Officers' Union Lester F. Pamell, Representative International Chemical V/orkers Union H. A. Bradley, President These are but some of the hundreds of unions—International and Local; State, Re­ gional and City labor bodies — which are supporting the SIU in its fight against the Hoffman Plan, which would effectively scuttle the American Merchant Marine. To these, and to others not listed, we extend our appreciation for this outstanding example of labor solidarity. United Association of Journeymen 8c Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipeiitting Industry Martin P. Durkin, General President Union of CARE Employees Nat Elein, Chairman West Virginia State Federation of Labor Yolney Andrews, Secretary-Treasurer Local 16, Hotel and Restaurant Employees Interna­ tional Union David Siegal, President Region 9-A, United Automobile, Aircraft, Agricultural Implement Workers Charles H. Kerrigan, Director Local 15, Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bar­ tenders International Union Jack Townsend, President New York State Journeymen Barbers' Association Fred Scaiidi, Secretary Local'10, Bakery and Confectionery Workers Arthur Borrman, Secretary-Treasurer Local 17, Bakery and Confectionery Workers Fritz Helling, Secretary Local 1656, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners L. P. Burdick, Recording Secretary Local 302, Hotel and Restaurant Employees Interna­ tional Union Joseph Fox, Secretary-Treasurer Local 143, International Chemical Workers Edna Rose, President Local 32-J, Building Service Employees International Union Albert E. Perry, President Central Union Label Council of Greater New York Moe Rosen, Vice-President Association of Catholic Trade Unionists Roger K. Larkin, Executive Secretary Local 60, Hotel and Restaurant En^>loyees Interna­ tional Union Joe Decker, Secretary-Treasurer Local 202, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Joseph C. Papa, President Empire Typographical Conference Basil J. Hillman, Secretary-Treasurer Local 94, Uniformed Firemen's Association of Greater New York John P. Crane, President Commercial Telegraphers' Union W. L. Allen, President Massachusetts Federation of Labor K. J. Kelly, Secretary-Treasurer Baltimore Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union Thos. Drew, Representative American Federcilion of Grain Millers Norman T. Crane, President $ Local 200, United Association of Journeymen and Ap­ prentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry J. M. Criss, Jr., Business Manager New York Organizing Committee, National Federation of Insurance Agents S. J., Zebrauskas, Organizer South Dakota State Federation of Labor Albert J. Maag, President United Hebrew Trades of the State of New York William Wolpert, Executive Secretary Troy (N.Y.) Federation of Letbor Joseph R. Quinan, Secrettiry-Treasurer International Jewelry Workers' Union Joseph Morris, President Tampa Central Trades 8c Labor Assembly R. 1. Yam, President Joint Board, Dress and Waistmakers Union, ILGWU Julius Hochman, General Manager Local 8, United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen International Union Frank S. Columbus, Chairman, Legislative Board Hyman Goldstein, President Local 471, New York Newsboys Union Mobile Building Trades Council Irving Kantor, Secretary-Treasurer New York Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union James L. McFadden, Secretary-Treasurer Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers 8e Helpers R. Muohlhoffer, President International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Local 153, Office Employees International Union John P. Burke, President-Secretary Howard Covghlin, Business Manager Local 38, Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers 8c Helpers Albro Fessenden, Recording Secretary Mobile Metal Trades Council Local 380, American Federation of Slate, County and Municipal Employees Benrard G. Brophy, President Local 802, American Federation of Musicians Charles R. lucci. Secretary Local 141, Office Employees International Union A1 Bookman, President District Council 9, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators 8c Paperhangers Martin Rarback, Secretary-Treasurer Local 58, International Printing Pressmen's and Assist­ ants' Union Sylvester S. Hoffman, Secretary-Treasurer Local 4, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers A. King Zeigler, Secretary Retail Clerks International Association Samufel J. Meyers, Vice President Newspaper Guild of New York Thomas J. Myrphy, Executive Vice President Local 1476, Sugar Refinery Workers Union, ILA Mae Sanderson. Secretary-Treasurer New York State Council, Sheet Metal Workers M. Rosen, Secretary-Treasurer Colorado State Federation of Labor George E. Robertson, Secretary-Treasurer Office Employes International Union Paul R. Hutchings, International President Local 840, International Brotherhood Electrical Workers Albert F. Lawrence, Recording Secretary Local 494, Bakery and Confectionery Workers' Inter­ national Union of America Anthony P. Dolce, President Local 102, Bakery and Confectionery Workers Inter­ national Union of America Humbert Gualtieri, Secretary Local 9, Glass Bottle Blowers' Association John Vanskiver, Secretary Headquarters District No. 15, International Association Of Machinists Clinton H. Brown, Secretary-Treasurer United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America William L. Hutcheson, General President Maryland Legislative Committee of Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Hcindlers, Express and Station Employees Eugene I. Paynter, Chairman Local 2, International Photo-Engravers Union Melyin Snitzer, Corresponding Secretary Local 13, International Jewelry Workers Union James J. Bambrick, Labor Relations Director Washington State Federation of Labor E. M. Weston, President Local 106, Office Employes International Union C. J. Frick, Secretary-Treasurer Local 534, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Ruth Trageser, Secretary Leonard C. Daniel, President Local 10, International Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union F. A. McBride, Secretary Local 1, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America Joseph Kantorski, Recording Secretary Local 18032, Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers Milton Weintraub, Secretary-Treasurer Local 282, Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees James B. Deane, President Local B-1442, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Charles E. Reynolds, Recording Secretary Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen A. F. Whitney, President Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes T. C. Carroll, President Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Geo. M. Harrison, President Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America L. P. Lindelof, President International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Dan W. Tracy, President �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG ,PMl(^^L «3.MlTH OF THE. /AARlTlME G^/MMISS|OAJ AMP EGA AT TIAVE JOlAlEP fORGES TO WATER POWW IHE BLAN1D-/MAG A/MEA/P/MEAITS ARE FCT THROUSH IT WoUfD WIPE THOUS; JOES OFF THE BOARP. KEEP SEHDlNG THOSE LETTERS FAMILY, FRIENPS ANlP FRATERNAL ORGAHIZATIOA/S TOI >^oUR. REPRESEAJTATIVES AAIP S>BA)ATORS,UlSTEp 6E PlSTRlGT/ A/^P to THE HOUSE AMD SENATE CoMMlTTE MARINE WHOSE NAMES ARE UNDERLINED IMTHE EOLLOV THBM To VOTE FOR SHIPPING AT LEAeT 50^ OF B AA/ISRICAN BOTTOMS . House Of Representatives Alabama 1 Frank W. Boykin (D) 2 George M. Grani (D) 3 George W. Andrews (D) 4 Sam Hobbs (D) 5 Alberl Rains (D) 6 Edward deGraffenreid (D) 7 Carl EUiotl (D) 8 Robert E. Jones, Jr. (D) 9 Laurie C. Battle (D) Georgia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Arizona 1 John R. Murdock (D) 2 Harold A. PaUen (D) Arkansas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Idaho E. C. Gathings (D) Wilbur D. Mills (D) James W. Trimble (D) B<wd Tackett (D) Brooks Hays (D) W. F. Norrell (D) Oren Harris (D) California 1 Compton I. White (D) 2 John Sanborn (R) i" 1 2 3 4 ^ John A. Carroll (D) William S. Hill (R) John H. Marsalis (D) Wayne N. Aspinall (D) Connecticut 1^ Abraham A. Ribicoff (D) 2 Chase G<wg Woodhouse (D) 3 John A. McGuire (D) 4 John Davis Lodge (R) 5 James T. Patterson • (R) AL Antoni N. Sadlak (R) Delaware AL J. Caleb Boggs (R) Florida 1 J. Hardin Peterson (D) 2 Charles E. Bennett (D) 3 Robert L. F. Sikes (D) 4 George A. Smathers'(D) 5 A. S. Herlong (D) 6 Dwighl L. Rogers (D) - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ID 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 William L. Dawson (D) Barratt O'Hara (D) Neil J. Linehan (D) James V. Buckley (D) Martin Gorski (D) Thomas J. O'Brien (D) Adolph J. Sabath (D) Thomas S. Gordon (D) Sidney R. Yates (D) Richard W. Hoffman (R) Chester A. Chesney (D) . Edgar A. Jonas (R) Ralph E. Church (R) Chauncey W. Reed (R) , Noah M. Mason (R) Leo E. Allen (R) Leslie C. Arends (R) Harold H. Velde (R) Robert B. Chiperfield (R) Sid Simpson (R) Peter F. Mack. Jr. (D) Holla C. McMillen (R) Edward H. Jenison (R) Charles W. Vursell (R) Melvin Price (D) C. W. (Runt) Bishop (R) Indiana • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Ray J. Madden (D) Charles A. Halleck (R) Thurman C. Crook (D) Edward H. Kruse. Jr. (D) John R. Walsh (D) Mrs. Cecil M. Harden (R) James E. Noland (D) Winfield K. Denton (D) Earl Wilson (R) Ralph Harvey (R) Andrew Jacobs (D) Iowa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Herbert A. Meyer (R) Edward H. Rees (R) Clifford R. Hope (R) Wint Smith (R) Kentucky 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Noble J. Gregory (D) John A. Whitaker (D) Thruston Ballard Morton (R) Frank L. Chelf (D) Brent Spence (D) Thomas R. Underwood (D) Carl D. Perkins (D) Joe B. Bates (D) James S. Golden (R) Louisiana Illinois 1 Hubert R. Scudder (R) 2 Clair Engle (D) 3 Leroy Johnson (R) 4 Franck R. Harenner (D) 5 Richard, J. Welch (R) 6 George P. MiUer (D) 7 John J. Allen, Jr. (R) 8 Jack Z. Anderson (R) 9 CecU F. White (D) 10 Thomas H. Werdel (R) 11 Ernest K. Bramblett (R) 12 Richzird W. Nixon (R) 13 Norris Poulson (R) 14 Helen Gahagan Douglas (D) 15 Gordon L. McDonough (R) 16 Donald L. Jackson (R) 17 Cecil R. King (D) 18 Clyde Doyle (D) 19 Chet Holifield (D) 20 Carl Hinshaw (R) 21 Harry R. Sheppard (D) 22 John Philips (R) 23 Clinton D. McKinnon (D) Colorado Prince H. Preston. Jr. (D) E. E. Cox (D) Stephen Pace (D) A. Sidney Camp (D) James C. Davis (D) Carl Vinson (D) Henderson Lanhan (D) W. M. (Don) Whaler (D) John S. Wood (D) Paul Brown (D) 3 4 5 6 Thomas E. Martin (R) Henry O. Talle (R> H. R. Gross (R) Karl M. LeCompte (R) Paul Cunningham (R) Jdmes I. Dolliver (R) Ben F. Jensen (R) Charles B. Hoeven (R) Kansas 1 Albert M. Cole (R) 2 Errett P. Scrivner (R) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F. Edward Hebert (D) Hale Boggs (D) Edwin E. WUlis (D) Overton Brooks (D) Otto E. Passman (D) James H. Morrison (D) Henry D. Larcade. Jr. (D) A. Leonard Allen (D) Maine 1 Robert Hale (R) 2 Charles P. Nelson (R) 3 Frank Fellows (R) Maryland 1 2 3 4 5 6 Edward T. Miller (R) William P. Bolton (D) Edward A. Garmatz (D) George H. Fallon (D). Lansdale G. Sasscer (D) J. Glenn Beall (R) Massachusetts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 John W. Heselton (R) Foster Furcolo (D) Philip J. Philbin, (D) Harold D. Donohue (D) Edith Nourse Rogers (R) George J. Bates (R) Thomas J. Lane (D) Angier L. Goodwin (R) Donald W. Nicholson (R) Christian A. Herter (R) John F. Kennedy (D) John W. McCormack (D) Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) Joseph W. Martin. Jr. (R) Michigan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 George G. Sadowski (D) Earl C. Michener (R) Paul W. Shafer (R) Clare E. Hoffman (R) Gerald R. Ford. Jr. (R) William W. Blackney (R) Jesse P. Wolcotl (R). Fred L. Crawford (R) Albert J. Engel (R) Roy O. Woodruff (R) Charles E. Potter (R) ^ John B. Bennett (R) Geerge D. 0'Bti#a (D) < 14 15 16 17 LouU C. Rabaut (D) John D. Dingell (D) John Lesinski (D) George- A. Dondero (R), 13 Mary T. Norton (D) 14 Edward J. Hart (D) New Mexico AL Antonio M. 'Fernandez (D) AL John E.'MUes (D) New York AL Walter S. Baring (D) W. Kingsland Macy (R) Leonard W. Hall (R) Henry J. Latham (R) • L. Gary Clemente (D) T. Vincent Quinn (D) James J. Delaney (D) Vacant (John J. Delaney died Nov. 17. 1948) 8 Joseph L. Pfeifer (D) 9Tugene J. Keogh (D) 10 Andrew L. Somers (D) 11 James J. Heffeman (D) 12 John J. Rooney (D) 13 Donald L. O'Toole (D) 14 Abraham J. Multer (D) 15 Emanuel Celler (D) 16 James J. Murphy (D) 17 Frederick R. Coudert. Jr. (R) 18 Vito Marcantonio (ALP) 19 Arthur G. Klein (D) 20 Sol Bloom (D) 21 Jacob K. Javits (R) 22 Adam C. Powell. Jr. (D) 23" Walter A. Lynch (D) 24 Isidore DoUinger (D) 25 Charles A. Buckley (D) 26 Christopher McGrath (D) 27 Ralph W. Gwinn (R) 28 Ralph A. Gamble (R) 29 Katharine St. George (R), 30 Jay LeFevre (R) 31 Bernard W. Kearney (R) 32 William T. Byrne (D) 33 Dean P. Taylor (R) 34 Clarence E. Kilburn (R) 35 John C. Davies (D) 36 Walter Riehlman (R) 37 Edwin Arthur Hall (R) 38 John Taker (R) 39 W. Sterling Cole (R) 40 Kenneth B. Keating (R) 41 James W. Wadsworth (R) 42 William L..Pfeiffer (R) 43 Anthony F. Tauriello (D) 44 Chester C. Gorski (D) 45 Daniel A. Reed (R) New Hampshire North Carolina Minnesota 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 August H. Andresen (R) . Joseph P. O'Hara (R) Roy W. Wier (D) Eugene-J. McCarthy (D) Walter H. Judd (R) Fred Marshall (D) K. Carl Andersen (R) John A. Blatnik (D) Harold C. Hagen (R) Mississippi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 John E. Rankin (D) Jamie L. Whitten (D) William M. Whittington (D) Thomas G. Abemethy (D) Arthur Winstead (D) WUliam M. Colmer (D) John Bell Williams (D) Missouri 1 Clare Magee (D) 2- Mbrgan Moulder (D) 3 PhU J. Welch (D) 4 Leonard Irving (D) 5 Richard Boiling (D) 6 George H. Christopher (D) 7 Dewey Short (R) 8 A. S. J. Carnahan (D) 9 Clarence Cannon (D) 10 Paul C. Jones (D) 11 John B. Sullivan (D) 12 Raymond W. Karst (D) 13 Frank M. Karsten (D) Montana 1 Mike Manstield (D) 2 Wesley A. D'Ewart (R) Nebraska 1 2 3 4 Carl T. Curtis (R) Eugene D. O'Sullivan (D) Karl Stefan (R) A. L. MUler (R) Nevada 1 Chester E. Merrow (R) 2 Norris Cotton (R) New Jersey 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Charles. A. Wolverton (R) T. MiUet Hand (R) James C. Auchincioss (R) Charles R. Howell (D) Charles A. Eaton (R) Clifford P. Case (R) J. Pamell Th<Hnas (R) Gordon Canlield (R) Harry L. Towe (R) Peter W. Rodino. Jr. (D) Hugh J. Addonizo (D) Robert W. Kean (R) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Herbert C. Bonner (D) John H. Ken (D) Graham A. Barden (D) Harold D. Cooley (D) Thurmond Chatham (D) Carl T. Durham (D) • Ertel Carlyle (D) Charles B. Deane (D) Robert L. Dougton (D) Hamilton C. Jones (D) Alfred L. Bulwinkle (D) Monroe M. Redden (D) - North Dakota AL William Lemke (R)• •AL Usher L, .Burdick (H) i." 'TS .' -r' . ... I �Friday, February 11, 1849 Page Nine lNflS"rRA"TD?5. F?^i.G.-HcraWvl cvu BILL . IF THE ?RO?CS^ 3> (/FDW lyoUSAhlVS — AMD TELL YOUR O THE SAME — TO |JOW BY STATE AK/D iV OA/ AAERCHAAJT fING USf^ ASKING CARGOES OAI Ohio AL Stephen M. ¥oung (D) 1 Charles H. Elston (R) 2 Earl T. Wagner (D) 3 Edward Breen (D) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 William M. McCuUoch (R) Cliff Clevenger (R) James O. Polk (D) Clarence J. Brown (R) Frederick C. Smith (R) Thomas H. Burke (D) Thomas A. Jenkins (R) Walter E. Brehm {R) John M. Vorys (R) Alvin F. Weichel (R) Walter B. Huber (D) Robert T. Secrest (D) John McSweeney (D) . J. Harry McCregor (R) Wayne L. Hays (D) Michael J. Kirwan (D) Michael A. Feighan (D) Robert Crosser (D) Frances P. Bolton (R) Oklahoma 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dixie Gilmer (D) WUliam G. Stigler (D) Carl Albert (D) Tom Steed (D) A. S. Mike Monroney (D) Tobey Morris (D) Victor Wickersham (D) 8 George Howard Wilson (D) Oregon 1 2 3 4 Walter Norblad (R) Lowell Stockman (R) Homer D. Angell (R) Harris Ellsworth (R) Pennsylvania 1 William A. Barrett (D) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 William T. Granahan (D) Hardie Scott (R) Earl Chudoff (D) WUliam J. Green. Jr. (D) Hugh D. Scott. Jr. (R) Benjamin F. Jamas (R) Franklin H. LichtenwalteT(R) 9 Paul B. Dague (R) 10 Harry P. O'NeUl (D) 11 Daniel J. Flood (D) 12 Ivor D. Fenton (R) 13 George M. Rhodes (D) 14 WUson D. GUlette (R) 15 Robert F. Rich (R) 16 Samuel K. McComell. Jr. (R) 17 Richard M. Simpson (R) 18 John C. Kunkel (R) 19 Leon H. Gavin (R) 20 Francis E. Walter (D) 2r James F. Lind (D) 22 James E. Van Zandt (R) 23 Anthony Cavalcante (D) . 24 Thomas E. Morgan (D) 25 Louis E. Graham (R) 26 Robert L. Coffey. Jr. (D) 27 Augustine B. Kelley (D) 28 Carroll D. Keams (R) 29^HarTy J« Davenport (D) 30 Robei- J; Corbet! 1R> 31 James G. Fulton (R) 32 Herman P. Eberharter (D) 33 Frank Buchanan (D) Rhode Island 1 Aime J. Forand (D) 2 John E. Fogarty (D) South Carolina 1 L. Mendel Rivers (D). 2 Hugo S. Sims. Jr. (D) 3 James B. Hare (D) 4 Joseph R. Bryson (D) ' 5 James P. Richards (D) 6 John L. McMillan (D) South Dakota 1 Harold O. Lovre (R) 2' Francis Case (R) Tennessee 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dayton E. Phillips (R) John Jennings. Jr. (R) James B. Frazier (D) Albert Gore (D) Joe L. Evins (D) J. Percy Priest (D) Pat Sutton (D) Tom Murray (D) Jere Cooper (D) Clifford Davis (D) Texas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Wright Palman (D) J. M. Combs <D) Lindley Beckworth (D) Sam Raybum (D) J. Frank Wilson (D) Olin E. Teague (D) Tom Pickett (D) Albert Thomas (D) Clark W. Thompson (D) Homer Thornberry (D) W. R. Poage (D) Wingate Lucas (D) Ed Gossett (D) John E. Lyle. ji. (D) Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. (D) Ken Regan (D) Omar Burleson (D) Eugene Worley (D) George H. Mahon (D) Paul J. Kilday (D) O. C. Fisher |D) Utah 1 Waiter K. Granger (D) 2 Reva Beck Bosone (D) Vermont AL Charles A. Plumley (R) Virginia 1 Schuyler Otis Bland (D) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Porter Hardy. Jr. (D) J. Vaughan Gary (D) Watkins M. Abbitt (D) Thomas B. Stanley (D) Clarence G. Burton (D) Burr P. <Harrison (D) Howard W. Smith (D) Thomas' B. Fugate (D) Washington 1 Hugh B. Mitchell (O) - 2 3 4 5 6 Henry M. Jackson (D) Russell V. Mack (R) Hal Holmes (R) Walt Horan (R> Thor C. Tollefson (R) West Virginia 1 Robert L. Ramsay (D) 2 Harley. O. Staggers (D) 3 4 5 6 Cleveland M. Bailey (D) M. G. Burhside (D) John Kee (D) E. H. Hedrick (D) Wisconsin 1 Lawrence H. Smith (R) 2 Glenn R. Davis (R) 3 Gardner R. Withrow (R) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Clement J. Zablocki (D) Andrevr J. Biemiller (D) Frank B. Keefe (R) Reid F. Murray (R) John W. Byrnes (R) Merlin Hull (R) Alvin E. O'Konski (R) Wyoming AL Frank A. Barrett (R) Schuyler Otis Bland. Chairman, House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries E. C. Johnson, Chairman, Senate Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Chairman. Joint Committee on Foreign Economic Cooperation (ECA "Watchdog" Committee) Alabama Lister Hill (D) John J. Sparkman (D) Senate Ohio Robert A. Taft (R) John W. Bricker (R) Arizona Maine Carl Hayden (D) Ernest W. McFarland (D) Owen Brewster (R) Arkansas Maryland J. William Fulbright (D) John L. McClellan (D) Millard E. Tydings (D) Herbert R. O'Conor (D) Guy Cordon (R) Wayne Morse (R) California Massachusetts Pennsylvania Margaret Chase Smith (R) Sheridan Downey (D) William F. Knowland (R) Leverett Saltonstall (fl) Henry Cabot Lodge. Jr. (R) Colorado Michigan Edwin C. Johnson (D) Eugene D. Millikin (R) Connecticut Brien McMahon (D) Arthur H. Vandenberg (R) Homer Ferguson (R) Minnesota Edward J. Thye (R) Hubert H. Humphrey (D) Raymond E. Baldwin (R) Mississippi Delaware James O. Eastland (D) John C. Steimis (D) John J. Williams (R) J. Allen Frear (D) Missouri Florida Forrest C. Donnell (R) James P. Kem (R) Oklahoma Elmer Thomas (D) Robert S. Kerr (D) Oregon Francis J. Myers (D) Edward Martin (R) Rhode Island Theodore Francis Green (D) J. Howard McGrath (D) South Carolina Burnet R. Maybank (D) Olin D. Johnston (D) South Dakota Chan Gurney (R) Karl E. Mundt (R) Tennessee Montana Kenneth B. McKellar (D) Estes Kefauver (D) Georgia , James E. Murray (D) Zales N. Eclon (R) Texas Walter F. George (D) Richard B. Russell (D) Nebraska Tom Connally (D) Lyndon B. Johnson (D) Claude Pepper (D) Spessard L. Holland (D) Idaho Glen H.-Taylor (D) Bert H. Miller (D) Illinois Scott W. Lucas (D) Paul H. Douglas (D) Indiana Hugh Butler (R) Kenneth S. Wherry |R) Nevada Pat McCarran (D) George W. Malone (R) New Hampshire Styles Bridges (R) Charles W. Tobey (R)_ Homer E. Ca:pehart (R) New Jersey William E. Jenner (R) H. Alexander Smith (R) Robert C. Hendrick^n (R) , Iowa Bourke B. Hickenlooper (R) Guy M. Gillette (D) Kansas Clyde M. Reed (R) New Mexico Dermis Chavez (D) Clinton P. Anderson (D) New York Utah ^ Elbert D. Thomas (D) Arthur V. Watkins (R) Vermont George D. Aiken (R) Ralph E. Flanders (R) Virginia Harry Flood Byrd (D) A. Willis Robertson (D) Washington Warren G. Magnuson (D) Harry P. Cain (R) West Virginia Andrew F. Schoeppel (R) Robert F. Wagner (D) Irving M. Ives (R) Harley M. Kilgore (D) Matthew M. Neely (D) Kentucky North Carolina Wisconsin Alben W. Berkley (D) Virgil Chapman (D) Clyde R. Hoey (D) J. Melville Broughton (D) Alexander Wiley (R) Joseph R. McCarthy (R) Louisiana North Dakota Wyoming William Langer (R) Milton R. Young (R) Joseph C. O'Mahoney (D) Lester C. Hunt (D) Allen J. EUender (D) Russell B. Long (D) �THE Page Ten SEAFARERS TxiiSaf, February 11; 1949 LOG MINUTES AND NEWS Music Maker Seeks To Book Ship-Rocking Rhythmeers Joe Brianl with his guitar is flanked by Swede, OS (left); and Ray, Oiler. Shot was made in Singapore. If Joe Briant, guitarist and AB, has his wish the crew of his next ship will see those evening long bull sessions take a back seat to tub-thumping, rhythm rocking jam ses-^originally, but now does all his sions. sailing out of New York. Har­ Down Santos Way 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK Smiling senorita pictured above is Helen, an employee of the American Bar in San­ tos, BraziL "She's a good sport and a seamen's friend," ac­ cording to Pete of the SS Del Norte who submitted the snap­ shot. all Americans be happy!" . . . Pat Donohue was seen in Brazil going native. I heard he has - bought a hut down there and he's beginning to look like a native... People in Rio are known as Cariocas, and the ones from Sao Paulo are called Paulistas. Frank Sperry is now walking in a daze. Wait until you are in love then you'll find out, he says . . . The American Bar in Santos receives its LOGs and out they go. Manuel Lopez runs the place and quite a few SIU men tie up there. You'd be surprised to learii how many girls and wives read the LOG. The other day E. Reyes told- me his wife wrote him and said she was reading the LOG regularly. These ladies know a lot about what is going on in our Union. George Rouse was supposed to play Santa Claus, but some­ thing must have gone wrong. I had my stocking hung up. but I didn't find anything the next morning... The trimmest Christmas tree I ever saw was on the Del Norte. The credit of a Brother aboard ship. Asked for the achievement goes to that crew send a letter of sym­ the Deck Department. pathy to late Brother's family. Joe Wagner has been in Monte Good and Welfare: Suggested by Ploppert that men getting off the for a vacation. He lives there ship clean their foc'sles and pick now, but plans to ship out again up cots befoi-e ship arrives in from New Orleans... Joe took port. Cooley suggested that ovens me over to the Viking's Bar in galley stove be relined. Sug­ where we had a beer with gestion by Barnes that a d^osit Charlie the Barman. Joe speaks be left for foc'sle keys. One min­ Spanish like a native. Now that it is summer in ute of silence observed for Broth­ South America, take the trairl ers lost at sea. and spend a day at El Tigre. 4 4 4 This resort is about one-half CORAL SEA, Nov. 28—James hour from Buenos Aires. Take J. O'Donnell, Chairman; George along a senorita as an interpre­ S. Seeberger, Secretary. Dele­ ter... I once tpok a bus to Mar gates reported everything run­ de Plata from Buenos Aires. The ning along well. New Business: trip took eight hours. I stayed (Continued on Page II) there two dpys enjoying one of the best beaches in the world. After a good rest, I flew back to Sought By Mother Buenos Aires in one hour. If you make the trip make sure you take your identification papers with yoii. They're strict about such things there. Felix Ambura had a portrait mpde of his girl friend in New York. He proudly displays the picture, biit Won't give out her : address. Can't blame him. ' though... Pablo Pccez is a young chap who works in the . galley, axid when in port he dresses up like a million dol­ lars. He gives the fairer sex ' a break. He shines pots dur­ ing the day and at night he just shines. John Gerala is now on the Argentine run. He wants to visit his folks in Peron-land... Bill Murphy celebrated his bitthday recently. He's famous for making the best coffee on the seven seas... Bill Randall Js studying Seiafarer Bennie L. Whitley Portuguese. He plans to go into is requested by his sister to the pressing business in Rio get in touch with his mothers when he bankrolls enough. I ; who is ilL Hia sisteri's address plan to . operate a business there..; is: Miss Lettie Whitley, Route myself some day. All I need now is money. . 1, Zebulon, N.C. MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINiS DIGESTEU FOR EASIER REAOINe Joe, who's been doing a solo mony-starved Seafarers who are act on his past ships, is eager "at liberty" and are interested to round up musically-bent Sea­ can reach Joe by writing to his ls farers and swing into harmony booking office, SIU Hall, 51 CAPE MOHICAN, Dec. 5Tuezkowski, Chairman; Sirois, woA. So far he hasn't been able Beaver Street, New York. Secretary. Delegates reports ac­ to muster from his crewmates cepted. Motion by Dawson that any accompaniment other than Steward order three months sympathetic beating of feet. stores to prevent shortages. Good A self-taught music maker, Joe picked up his rudiments and Welfare: Discussion by Messwhile banging around the world men on problem of feeding extra on SIU ships. Once in awhile persons inj foreign ports. Ste­ he ran across an expert who ward answered that as long as I': gave him a few useful tips, but the' company orders persons to be most of his techniques were Howard McGrath, a retired served, Messman may serve them worked out by trial and error. member of the SIU, is in critical during meal hours as long as it Joe figures that if he could condition in a BradentoVn, Fla., doesn't interfere with the serving I tie up with a fellow instrumen- hospital, as a result of injuries of the crew. Crew asked why 1; talist—anyone from a tuba foot­ sustained Feb. 1, when the Steward was not present during er to a zither zealot—each could motor-cycle he was riding col­ meal hour. Steward replied that profit from the other's ability, lided with a truck. he was taking care of passengers, i Of course, if a shipboard sym- The accident occurred on a but will be present in the future f phonette could be rounded up, Bradentown highway. The truck, to please the crew. Repair list [' the pool of musical talent could which was-directly ahead of Mc­ drawn up and approved. solve the most intricate problem Grath, suddenly made a sharp 4. 4 4." ; of counterpoint. left turn. Unable to stop his THE CABINS, Dec. 3 — J. In from a trip aboard tha machine or swing far enough to Shulefski, Chairman; Richard H. 1 Meredith Victory and taking the right in time to avoid a Barnes, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ ^ music lessons while he's in New crash, McGrath plowed broad­ gate Lin^a Surrency reported-no York, he gave an illustration of side into the heavy vehicle. beefs. He reported that the SIU I what he would like to work out. As an active member of the had been notified of the death CLASSY COMBO SIU during the war, McGrath A couple of years ago, while sailed in the Engine Department. Mosoil Seafarers' sailing as a volunteer organizer Since his retirement from the in Isthmian, he found a crew- Union he has been operating a Saga of 'Good Ship' member hot licking it on a gas station in the Bradentown. Reported In Times guitar. That was the beginning McGrath is a brother-in-law of The trial-laden voyage of the of a two-year partnership. To­ Seafarer Nolan Flowers. SS Mosoil, Federal Motorship gether they adopted new tech­ Corp., described by crewmembers niques and worked out a reper­ George Weldon and Earl E. toire of 150 arrangements. When Kelley in a letter published in their ship touched port they'd ^inai the LOG Jan. 14, was re-printed go ashore with the crew and in the shipping news page of the provide the entertainment for an ^biApatcli New York Times Jan. 31. evening of merry making at a Under the headline, "Saga of a local bistro. "We weren't inter­ 'Good Ship'," the Times said: "A ested in money," Joe related. "We did it just for the kicks." Brother Elias Rodriguez died doggedness worthy of sailing ship, Once in awhile they'd find a in Puerto Rico late last year, seamen was manifested by the bass player and do a Httle com­ the LOG has just been informed. crew of the Mosoil..." bo work. "It was a good arrange­ Rodriguez, who was 44, sailed Despite the fact that the trip ment while it lasted," Joe re­ in the Stewards Department. He presented one climax afte^ an­ called, "but, like all good things, was a Second Cook. He joined other, Weldon and Kelley main­ it came to an- end when the the SIU in New York in August tained that the 1920-built tanker other fellow decided to shore- 1941. Union records give his next formerly under the Cities Service of kin as Lucy Luzaoa, New flag, was "an old ship, but a side it awhile." good ship." Joe hails from New Orleans York. Etetired SIU Man Critically Hurt In Highway Cl^h Many years ago I was told that if a person had a headache, the best cure was a coke plus a little table salt. When the mixture starts foaming, down it. Ti-y it the next time you have a head­ ache . . . The other side is greener: There's a Brazilian sea­ man here who wants to settle in the United States; there's also an American seaman here who wants to live in Brazil. • Waller Orman will never ride the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio again. The last time he went up the car stalled half way and Walter was left hanging there through a rainstorm ... I hear Dick Ramsperger has baked for a king in the past. He's our Chief Baker and a dam good one at that. A young lady in Santos told me to put this in the LOG: May 1949 bring much progress to the United States .and may �Friday, Fabruary 11< 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings puted overtime would be dis­ cussed with Patrolman. Engine Delegate reported a shortage of soap. Steward reported a dis­ pute over the making of fire by the Galley man and will be dis­ cussed with Patrolman. One min­ ute of prayer for Brothers lost at sea. Decision made than an un­ derstanding as to the amount of painting to be done by the Ste­ wards Department is -to be re­ ferred to a Patrolman. 4 4 4 PETROLITE, Dec. 12 —WUlis, Chairman; Bishop, Secretary. Delegates reported no beefs in their departments. Motion car­ ried that men on gangway watch be. allowed to stop and examine all packages going off the ship. Good and Welfare; Johanssen gave a talk on carelessness in the cai*e of ship's linen. Agreed that all noise in passageways be eliminated. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. (Continued from Page 10) Motion carried that crew put in 1 hour overtime per day due to rationing of water. Motion car­ ried to inform crew not to sign on until sufficient stores are placed aboard. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. GADSDEN. Dec. 11—Carl Lawson. Chairman; Edward Mishanski. Secretary. New Business; Motion carried that exhaust fan in galley be repaired. Engineer reported that it was too rough on deck for "Electrician to attempt repair work. Deck Delegate sug­ gested that clarification be made of cargo overtime for Sunday. Good and Welfare: Steward re­ ported a shortage of linen. Need for proper facilities fdr heat in foc'sles discussed. Crew agreed that all will be sober at payoff. Motion carried that foc'sles be painted before ship leaves on an­ other voyage. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. Page Eleven mmm$m OOMTieTTH^^rr AWAY WITH IT! permits in their departments. Chief Cook moved that galley be painted and stove be re-bricked before ship hits port. Bertie IE SMITH AMEAJDMEMT3 TO THE BLANjOelected Ship's Delegate by ac­ MASMUSOAJ BILL WILL PRETTV EFFECTIVE' clamation. Good and Welfare; LY SCUTTLE THE AMERiCAM MERGHAMT Request made that Black Gang MARlbte.. WRITE. YOUR COA/(9RESSM£AJ eat at after table; Deck Gang AND SENATORS ( SEE FULL USTOM RASFS at forward tab^e. Bosun and SAsJOQ OF THIS fSSOE^ ANDTELLTHEM members of Black Gang agi-eed to have foc'sle doors marked. THAT YOU WANT AT LEAST SO FERCCNT McCord volunteered to manage OP BCA CARGOES TO &e SWIPPEP procurement of new libraiy. Sug­ OAIAA/U^ICAN BOTTOMS/ gestion that blackout grates in skylights be removed. - • it ft SWEETWATER. Dec. 8 — P. Williams, Chairman; Tim Holt, 4 4 4 WANDA, Dec. 28—J. Corcoran, Secretary. J. Lane, J. Kuhney 4. 4- 4. and P. Tuantafillos, delegates, re- Chairman: Cole, Secretary. Dele­ NATHANIEL B. PALMER, Dec. ported all okay in their depart- gates reported no beefs on dis­ By HANK 22—John Alstatt, Chairman; Ed­ ments. Ship's Delegate H." Cook's puted overtime. Steward com­ ward Farrell. Secretary. Dele­ report accepted. New Business; mented on shortage of dry stores. In. the blue waters of the Gull of Mexico the crew of the gates reported no beefs, Except Delegates voted to accept repair New Crew to be notified so they Engine Delegate Clayton who re- ' lists from their departments and can take corrective action. Mo­ Nathaniel Palmer sighted a ship on a converging course which ported that Engineer rejected an give them to the Ship's Delegate. tion carried to have^ mirrors put gave the illusion of being two ships. That may be a strange# Oiler and caused the ship to sail Good and Welfare; A vote of in all foc'sles. Good and Wel­ sight to see, brothers, but there's also a strangei* sight threatening shorthanded. Suggestion made thanks extended to Ship's Dele­ fare; Repair list made up anc, us. Seafarers may not see many other American ships on the that missing man's pay be di­ gate for a good job done on the approved by crew. oceans of the world if EGA Hoffman's proposals to cut our 50 4 4 4 vided between the Engine Gang ship. One minute of silence ob­ .percent share of EGA cargoes are not defeated. Once again we're WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, Dec. Motion carried that Steward or­ served for Brothers lost at sea. 19—Max Lipkin, Chairman; A1 urging the Brothers to write all Congressmen and Senators. Thank der new mattresses and pillows. 4 4 4 BETHORE. Dec. 18—J. Penner. DeForest, Secretary. New Busi­ them for their efforts and remind them strongly to save our ships Good and Welfare; Suggestion that a place be set aside for Chairman; E. Black, Secretary. ness; Ship's Delegate Blackie through passage of the Bland-Magnuson bill without any amend­ hanging oilskins. One minute of Beck Delegate reported that dis- Connors stated that he had been ments. Every letter helps and it's never too late to write them. Ship's Delegate for>'three voy­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. ages and asked if everyone was 4 -4 4 4 4 4 satisfied, if not he would retire. NEW LONDON. Dec, 28— That Brother of mustache and many words. "Sir Charles" Connors given a unanimous vote Thomas Freeman. Chairman; BerOppenheimer is an anxious producer of good and welfare. He What happens to Seafarers of confidence. Ship's Delegate ion H. Meade. Secretary. Dele­ called for election of Deck Dele­ urges John "Lucky" Gillis to send news and photos of his gates reported all books and per­ while taking the ships to the gate,. Gill Holloway elected imvoyage on the James Jackson. And Charlie is hoping Brother mits in order. New Business; far flung ports of the world animously. Education: General makes interesting reading to' Stanley Kasmirsky is feeling better... Brother Joe Mackey Agreed that message be sent discussion on-doing a good job in iBostdh Agent to contact ship the rest of the membership. a union-like manner aboard the is happily married and working ashore at the present time There is an old saying that when it arrives in port. Motion —according to one of his shipmates... Martin Bisson is in ship. Bookmembers were asked carried to have Deck Maintenance if a dog bites a man. that's to set good examples for the per­ town... William McLeod, who carries a mustache with him, not news but if a man bites work on all dogs _ on portholes. mit men. Good and Welfare; by the way, is one Brother who gets plenty of mail... Brother a dog. that's news. Were not Chairman suggested that all Suggested that fines be placed Norman Power seems to like New York. He checked into town members make a complete re­ suggesting that you go out against Brothers who do not do pair list. Good and Welfare; and bite a dog; however, if last week... Joseph Loney is in town right now. their part in keeping ship clean. you've had an interesting exSuggestion made that the gun­ 4 4 4 ners' quarters be made into a \perience on your trip that was a little out of the or­ recreation room and that prep­ Even if it was a bauxite-run job he took, Henry Bonk still dinary. share it with your arations be made for awnings on had a big smile on his face... Steward Pete King shipped last fellow Seafarers through the the fantail. week... Archie King sailed on the Seatrain Texas... It will make pages of the SEAFARERS us happy to see John Bednar happy when he receives some mail 4 4 4 LOG. soon... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes STEEL MAKER. Dec. 12— You don't have to be a Wiley Carter. Chairman; John of the following Brothers—Clarence Tolar of Illinois, Walter Jack London to knock out the Risbeck, Secretary. New Busi­ Hughes of Virginia, William Goodrich of New York, Ralph Subat details of the experience. ness; Motion made and seconded of Louisiana, Olaf Lefsaker of Michigan ... Brother John Wunder4 4 4 Just give us the facts and that sanitary work be done better lich, a tall, well-liked Seafarer and an excellent writer of articles AFOUNDRIA, Dec. 8 — Cy we'll do the rest. than it. is. Motion carried that to the LOG, is now a Savannah ship chandler. Smooth selling Xean, Chairman; Rubin Lauger. Pictures, too make a story the three men doing sanitary (joke) to you, John—and store those SIU ships with the best Secretary. Delegates repoi-ted no more interesting. If you, or work divide work in. passage­ grade of articles. beefs in their departments. New a fellow crewmember, are ways. Motion carried that Ship's Business: Steward explained 4 4 4 lucky enough to have a Delegates see the Engineer about shifting of jobs in his department camera along — send your having refrigerator repaired. Mo­ Homesfeading for many hot-runs aboard the SIU tanker. was caused by shortage of a tion carried that Steward serve Fort Bridger, Brother Red Braunstein postcards us from Italy Baker. Motion by Kavel to have cold drinks twice a day. Good as follows—In Palermo drydock. having bottom scraped and all domestic water tanks cleaned. and Welfare; Everyone "blew Motion by Rasmussen to have a painted. After seven days here we have three more trips to their tops and aired things out." ship's repairs taken to the Cap­ France and then home about June-time. Regards to all the boys. One minute of silence for tain. Motion by Kavel to have Brothers lost at sea. entire unlicensed personnel don­ 4 4 4 ate $1 to Brothers in hospital. BESSEMER VICTORY, Dec. Brothers, it is cheerful words to read in the message by the Suggestion that Saloon Messman 19 — M. Steme, Chairman; S. executive council of the AFL down in Florida—"In connection see Cdptain about the quality of snapshots to the LOG. We'll Carr, Secretary. Delegates re­ with national defense the AFL urges that every consideration be his work. Suggestion that chairs take cue of the developing ported on standing of books and given by the Government to the necessity for a program of be obtained for the recreation and printing and the return­ permits in their departments. merchant ship construction and the strengthening of our merchant room. One'minute of silence for ing of the negatives and Education: Union literature dis­ marine through subsidies or otherwise." Brothers, we don't want Brothers lost at sea. prints to you. tributed to the crewmembers to lean on the ECA program. We demand and need that 50 percent Send your bits of news and 4 44 present. Good and Welfare: share of ECA cargoes to be carried in our ships. That's not a ST. AUGUSTINE VICTORY— snaps to: SEAFARERS LOG. Suggestion that charges be waste of money and it's not charity. It's good government to use Ouenther. Chairman; Harry Zir- 51 Beaver Street, New York. brought against the Chief Mate and help our maritime industry to exist and expand. Let no one N. Y. f he .still holds books in the in Washington forget for any weak moment that we have a kel. SeereNiry. Delegates re­ SIU. merchant marine, tool ported on number of books and CUT and RUN Don't Bite A Dog! �T»B S E^iFA B BRS L& G Pasr* Tweli^ Friday;' February 11, 1949' THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Woody, Back In San Juan, Reports Pals' Whereabouts THE QUEENS (VICTORYy MEN IN WAITING From the fair city of Ponce, Puerto Rico (where they have Weir, here I am home again been spending some time with in San Juan and broke as usual. their families), the following SurQ was good to meet the old Brothers—oldtimers all—motored gang again. Everybody here is in to San Juan to attend the last working on the shoregangs. regular meeting: Pedro Nathan, The Bull Lines' Suzanne, Antonio Perez, Frank Cornier, pulled in with Tommy "Beachie" and several others. From other Murray aboard as Bosun. Tommy points of the island came Frank made the rounds his first night Mateo, P. Torres, J. Surrey, L. -ashoi-e, buying drinks for his old Asevedo, A. Rosado, G. De Jesus, beachcombing pals. He got back P. Rodriguez. aboard in time for a cup of coffee While in New Orleans a couple and to turn to for the day's of weeks ago, I visited the new work. With him was "Chips' Hall oh Bienville Street. What Neilson, one of the biggest men impressed me most was how to hit the Island in a long time clean everything was, the large —a Brother who stands six feet number of windows, and how fbur-and-a-half inches in his light and airy and spacious the stocking febt and weighs 255 whole place is! We must all Blackie LapIaxiL Queens pounds is a good man to be take our hats off to the Brothers Victory's . Junior Engineer, friends with! pauses for the ciunera before of the New Orleans Branch for While we were hanging around heading inside to a shower the Hall the other day, someone their progressiveness. There's and chow. Blackie, like the brought in the news that the not a better Hall anywhere along Patrolmen who paid off the ship, lauded the galley gems set before the crew during the long Moiming Light had arrived and the Atlantic and Gulf coasts! that there was going to be an voyage to the Far East. Three other crewmembers who helped make up the shipshape crew That's all for now. Smooth AB's job on her. You should Sailing. are. Buck Sherman. Steward (center), and Charlie Atkins,^ Junior Engineer. Crewmember at have seen the permit men taking Woody Lockwopd left is unidentified. off for the cane fields! Very few bf therh even bothered to grab a toothbrush. I heard Bill Hitt mutter something about beating his way to St. Thomas, where they don't have a Union Hall, and" where a man might be safe to enjoy a mild sunny winter. To the Editor: long and give .^he Second. Elec­ trician an equal split on all work OFF TO ITALY I have read Brother Purcell's and overtime. If you still want ' Last August, I met "Boy and Brother Bose's comments on to be a little tin god, sit for your Smokum Pipe" Lincoln in New SIU Electricians. Brothers Bose ,Engineer's., license. York. We were on the beach asked for comments on the sub­ But as Rung as you sail SIU, be there. talking about Puerto Rico ject by other Electricians, so I an SIU man all the way. As and both of us decided to grab think I will start the ball rolling. Brother Bose says, 'Xet's keep a ship right away for that tropi­ Some Engineers and (to my pork chops for the Unlicensed 11 cal isle. Well, I did. But poor sorrow) some Electricians say the man and do our jobs in true SIU Lincoln had to settle for the Electricians should sail topside— style." jTopa Topa bound for Europe. the little tin god status, you Upon his return, however, he know. Brothers, I say they are Let's hear'from someone else caught the Hilton with Murray; definitely wrong! They are, by on this. What do you fellows and they rode here to San Juan, law, unlicensed men. Further-- say? Blackie Flowers where they both paid off. Lin­ more, they are members of the coln was all set to spend the SIU, a union of unlicensed sea­ winter. The first thing he did men. That should be sufficient, At right, Frenchie Roux, OMer, poses with an unidentified Parent Asks US was sit for a tattoo (a big chest but for some imknown reason, it crewmember. At the' payoff in New York recently, the Queens piece),; and while it was healing is not. Recognize. War Victory got a clean bill of health from Patrolmen Red Gibbs he riiipped out on the Arlyn for UNSOUND GRIPES and Bennie Gonzalez. Job of Seamen a sluort trip to the States. To the Edilor: ^ Electrician Asks Harmony, Blasts 'Tin God' Attitude Instead of coming back to San Juacn;- the Ariyn signed foreign artiides and right at this moment is steannrtg along on her way to Italy,, with poor Brother Lincoln abccurdt So it's the cold rough Atlantic for him this winter in­ stead of sunny Puerto Rico. I'm afraid a few of the beach­ combers will be wearing khaki uniforms in the: very near future. Seems the Army needs good ex­ perienced- seamen to train for the Infantry. Apparently they don't worry about who will sail the ships in case of war. After all, they-have only had from three to five years experience on the ships. Attention Members'! AU applications for unemploynaeat insurance in New York Citj* must be made through the offiees at 277 Canal Street, in­ stead of the District offices, ar /oraaerly. .« — I still hear the same stupid gripes: "I'm a Chief Electrician— I'm supposed to sail topside." "I'll do my job my w^iy—to hell with the next guyl" Guys who talk like that ar? in a pretty sad state. I say lets do our job in the right way—stay sober, stay below where we be- SS Del Mar Men Praise New Orleans Branch's Efforts To the Editor: v We wish to express our grati­ tude for the attention that hds been given the Stewards De­ partment of the Delta Ships. ' Brothers Earl Sheppard, Buck Stevens, and the general rhembership of New Orleans have put forth diligent effort in our behalf, which has resulted in improved standards and. working conditions. Ten Permitmen SS Del Mar To Editor; I have rei3& Frank Anderson's letter about his son. My son also was in the merchant marine during,'tife war, and' I know there miistibe: thousands of other parents who were in suspense While their boys were helping to defend their country. In those times their ships were being bl;^wn to pieces by enemy subs.-.rjafld we were not able to hear from them for months. • -h These men should be honored and have the same rewards as those who were in tjje Army, Navy and Marines. There seems to be plenty of money for every­ thing except for the forgotten men—the merchant seamen! I look forward to every copy of the LOG, for it keeps me in touch with my son, William W (Dutchy) Moore. I also enjo'y reading letters from seamen. Mrs. A. Green Says Skipper Of Grey Is Good Egg To the Editor: After reading your article in the Decemljer 10 issue' of the LOG about the SS Zane Grey and a certain Captain Schafran, I just couldn't resist writing a few lines to tell Mr. Leavitt he's mistaken, at least insofar as Cap­ tain Schafran is concerned. I happened to have the.,good fortune to sail with Schafran during the war On the SS Gorglum, and I can honestly say that he was the best Skipper I ran into in my three years of sailing. As far as overtime is corlcerned, we didn't have any, beefs after our six months trip in the Paci­ fic. We had a feiy minor squabbles as most ships do, but none that was not settled to everyone's satisfaction. In conclusion, I want to say that the crew of the Borglum was the best and closest-knit bunch of guys I've sailed with— and largely so through the co­ operation of Captain Schafran and the officers. If there is any truth at all to what X.eavitt says about him, all I can say is.-^th^t he sure has changed. This is pretty hard for me and my former shipmates to believe. E. M. Gable Bangor, Michigan Note To Boouns Men desiring to have Boeun stamped in their Union books can have St done by appearing before the com­ mittee handling this matter on the 2nd deck of Ihe New York Hall. All discharges must presented at the tfme. be �T BE Friday, February .11, 1949 AFTER YOU, MY DEAL ALFONSE'M SEAFARERS tOC S^farer Cites Case History, Calls For Vigilance Against Crippling VD To the Editor: With a wave of his forefinger. Bill, crewmember of Ihe Fort Bridger, rules as to whose turn it is to lead off in a friendly game of quoits. Participants are George and Jim, while Andy (right) clutches a towel and looks on. My Love, The SIU (Lyrics by Blackie Garcia, produced by Li'l Abner. Sung to the tune of "I Love Somebody") I love somebody, yes I I love somebody, yes I I love somebody, yes I And that somebody is do. do. do. the SIU. Andrew Furuseth was the man Who put our union in command. The commies thought they'd win But the SIU wouldn't let them in. (Repeat Chorus) Oh, when you join they'll treat you right. The SIU knows how to fight. The commies say it's in the bag. But all they do is fight the US flag. (Repeat Chorus) You've got to join some urtion now So you'd better rise and take the vow. The NMU says it won't stop But the SIU is way on top. (Repeat Chorus) When you join, there is no doubt. The SIU is your only out, ' And with your book right in your hand, You can always say, "I'm a union man!" I gotta join somebody, yes J do. I gdtta join somebody, yes I do. I gotta join somebody, yes I do. So I'll join my Brothers in the SIU. Committee Clears Byers Of Charges To ihe Editor: I was a member of the crew of. the Twin Falls Victory ope­ rated by the Isthmian Steamship Company and while loading car­ go in Vancouver, B.C„ I was sti-icken with a heart attack and had to be hospitalized. I spent several weeks in the hospital and was discharged. When I arrived in San Fran­ cisco, I wa's informed that some of my Brothers had brought charges against me. I was shown a dopy of these so-called charges. After .reading them I told the Agent, Brother Michelet, ,that th«ie w'ere not charges, but per­ sonal grudges and that since a trial committee was in session at the time that I would be glad to be tried right away. A hearing was held and after the trial committee heard my side and studied the«case, they exonerated me of all the socalled charges. I read' these charges in the New York min­ utes and would like this printed so I can clear my name of these charges. I have been a member of the SIU .for the past five years and this was the first time anyone has tried to degrade my char­ acter. Max Byaxs Page Thirleen 1 am not unaware of the worth and regeneration which is to be gotten by following a moral code. But it is one thing to think some­ times of sublime abstractions and another to practice desirable goals. Be that as it may, the average seaman, by his manner of life in which he spends so much time on water away from family, friends, the influence of home, church and society, is more susceptible to the open and uninhibited life in foreign ports than the land dweller, who is constrained and controlled by the society he is a member of. The seaman is not abashed, shocked or overly critical of the life of alien societies. He ac­ cepts and is accepted. After weeks at sea with the undeviating routine of shipboard life, he must of necessity find some re­ lease. This has been something of a preface to make more under­ standable the story I hereby un­ fold. It sums up a pattern for many; for some it doesn't touchy but one and all, I think, can benefit from it. THE CHARMER One day after a coastwise trip I found myself in the company of a young lady. She was not bad looking, perhaps a bit corpu­ lent in some spots. She had nice deep, black eyes that seemed like wells of womanly understanding and a crop of red hair that bunched out like a sagebrush. But it was really her voice that held me. It was soft, with a smack of the South in it and it purred. We talked in monosyl­ lables, our eyes only breaking their glue-like grasp to see that the whiskey went down the right way. The charmer and I then left the place. That part of the story ends here. A month later I went down to Hudson and Jay Street Clinic in New York and asked for an ex­ amination. With a grave air, a white smocked male nurse wrote out a prescription, adding reprovingly that I lay off the booze and drink .plenty of water. I was then dis­ missed without even an examina­ tion. The pharmacist, gave me two small boxes of sulfa pills. I was tOi take them four times a day. I took them a few times and then said the hell with it. The male nurse didn't tell me what was wrong. 'A few days later I grabbed a ship going to Europe, but first making a coastwise run. I made the coastwise trip and then piled off.. I felt something was wrong. I spent a few days at home and then went to the Marine Hos­ pital on Staten Island. I told the admitting doctor that I suspected I had VD, although I didn't yet believe it myself. We, the members of the SS Stonewall Jackson, wish to say something regarding our re­ cently completed trip. The ship, which sailed from Tacoma, Wash., is' under SIU agreement and the complement could not be made up of all SIU members. About one-half of the Engine Department and a like amount of the Deck Department are members of the SUP. With the exception of one man who is SIU, the Stewards Department is composed of SUP permit men. LEFT MCS The SUP permit men in the Stewards Department have re­ cently pulled out of the commiedominated MCS union. The MCS organ. The Voice, has been con­ stantly blasting the members who have pulled out as being incompetent and unable to per­ LITTLE WARNING One of the great dangers of syphilis is the fact that the vic­ tim can sometimes be unaware of its existence, so little, does it shows in its primary stage. Not everybody has the same symptoms. Some have a notice­ EXAMINATION able lesion, followed by a rash Two technicians examined me. breaking out on their bodies. They made a test and told me I Some have such a scar, one had no gonorrhea. I breathed might deem a pimple, and pass easier. I was then passed onr to it off as nothing to worry about; a doctor. He, in turn, made a There is a seaman who came darkfield examination, put it un­ in here the other day who told der a microscope in an adjoining about the time he was in a room, and shortly returned with Copenhagen hospital. He met a the verdict: syphilis. guy there who was dying of "How bad is it?" I asked. He syphilis. The fellow was a sea-smiled, "You're lucky, it's in the man, completely unaware for primary stage." the better part of his life that he had the disease. Then he told me I was to stay six days here and receive in­ One day he was plastering his! jections of penicillin once each hair down with hair tonic. Some day. The first injection was of the stuff got in his eyes. It 600,000 units of penicillin. burned his eyes so much that he went to the hospital. ^ I was warned by the doctor that I would have fever and The medicos were puzzled as chills that night. I had three to how hair tonic could inflame blankets on me, but I still shiv­ the man's eyes. They gave him ered like a tree in the wind. I a blood test. He had syphilis drank huge quantities of water. He was 50 years old. They ques­ I was dry, then I was wet, my tioned him and learned that the temperature was 103 degrees. The man had had the symptoms when next morning I was weak as a he was 25. kitten, but well. A doctor in Boston put some It occurs to me now that some powder on the lesion and soon guys will exclaim: '"What's all thereafter it disappeared. The the shouting about. I've had VD, man didn't think anything about it until the hair tonic incident so what." Okay, you've taken it in your brought him up to the terrible stride. It's true the cure for VD reality of the disease. The seaman who related the isn't painful physically. Mentally, it hurts. It caused me to ask story told how a few days be-t myself: "where are you going?" fore he was due to leave the I always figured I'd marry a hospital the man was removed nice girl someday and I would from the ward—he had gone in­ bring her purity, though it may sane. That, Brothers, is the last seem curious to use that word after so many dabaucheries, but I stage: syphilis of the brain. Stonewall Jackson Crewmen Say Ex-MCS Men Are Able To the Editor: mean I hoped I wouldn't be de­ filed by disease. ' It hurts materially, too. Days out of work, total abstainanee from liquor, unless one wants to. take chances and suffer a re-''^ lapse. Also, periodic blood tests —once a month for the first nine; months and every three or four months for the next year. For safety's sake, twice a year there-: after. form their duties in MCS style. It is the unanimous opinion of the crew aboard the SS Stone­ wall Jackson that these men who have pulled out of MCS are gentlemen and thoroughly ca­ pable of fulfilling their duties in their department. WILLING, ABLE They have shown themselves on this trip not only capable but willing and cooperative as well as being good shipmates. It is not difficult for us to see how this commie outfit has held its contracts as long as it has with men like these comprising a large percentage of its mem­ bership. We wish to compliment these men on their good judgment by pulling out of the commie outfit and tying in with a democratic organization. W. Johnson, SIU PM. Van Der Sik, SIU m CAUTIONS You might get the impression that I'm making it rather strong; I am. I'm pulling out all stops,; It's a reality with me now. I've talked with other patients and heard doctors lecture on ttie scourge. Its work is slow an^ sneaky. i Some of you Brothers will say when reading this article, "Well, I won't be as stupid as you and the other characters you write about." Fine. Don't be as stupid as me or the others. There's a maxim that one can leam more from a fool, because he appeals to something in your natiue The wise man is remote from human failings. (Name Withheld) AHENTION! If you don't find Hnen 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 iL �THE Page Wmaleen Men Who Sailed In Wartime Deserve Jobs, Says Member SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS FOUR ON A ROBIN €-4 for a new generation to man the ships before starting their The shape of things to conte attacks. They are forced to at­ can now be clearly discerned. tack the- very ones they labelled Even the blind can see what's as heroes only yesterday. Such ahead. is the urgency of necessity. Their We, the American seamen, are poor sense of timing and low / HOW entering into a vast depres- vulgarity is out of step and preeion caused by lay-ups and the matiure—for no one knows bet­ eale of American ships to for­ ter than the seamen that big eign nations. Speeding up the business is in a hell of a pre. process is the operation of U.S. I dicament and is facing a fight ships under foreign registry. for its life as a system in the Each of these spell unemploy­ very near future. ment for American seamen. When that time comes and The European Recovery Pro­ the cold war blows hot—would gram may mean better conditions it not be retribution and justice in Western Europe, but it ap­ to let the foreigners who now pears to be the opposite in Am­ carry our cargoes in transferred erica, as far as the U.S. merchant American ships do the dying? marine industry is concerned. SOLUTION The "heroes" of yesterday are now treated as the bums of to­ .Would it not be right for the This sun-bronzed quartet is currently riding the South day. Tomorrow, we will be call- "paytriotic American" shipown­ African trail aboard Robin Line's Marine Runner. Left to ' ed'upon to be heroes again. Quite ers to depend only on the men a transformation stunt, if you they gave jobs to when the right—^Roger Hickey, J. Lonski, Mike Alywood and Jake ask me. A seamen has to be crisis came? What loyalty will Jacobson. Picture submitted by Jerry Lonski. : a mental quick-change artist to seamen now walking the beach . keep up with the times. Our owe them then—and what price memories of insults and plaud- a job offered when war comes? We are today the highest paid ' its (depending on War or Peace) must be elastic, plastic and in- seamen in the world on paper, terchangeable. We must be auto- without jobs, while American ^ matons without brains or mem­ goods paid for by the American people are carried in foreign ories. bottoms and are giving our jobs ' SWIFT PACE to foreign seamen. which it is hoped the editor will To the Editor: Events are moving so fast that To top it off, the harbor jobs print. On it- arp the names of ' Nature's laws have had no time are filled up by foreigners who This is to announce that the those who contributed so freely to v/ork their wonders. A man have not yet become citizens, crew of the SS Marina, Bull to buy the equipment that it is , is forced by events to be label­ who do not hold proper certifi­ Line, have formed a softball- felt they ought to have this led a hero and a bum in a few cates, although they have been baseball team, the roster of public acknowledgement. in the country for a long pe­ short years. which also includes some of the J. Nevis, Bosun; J. Marlind, The anti-labor press parasites riod of years. Can this be said Chips; S. Musco, OS; I. Sanchez, and their employers have no of any other nation? This is mad­ ship's officers. OS; R. Matos, OS; R. Lee, AB; time to waste and cannot wait ness. These men are employed Well-equipped through dona­ M. Laas, AB; J. Caba, AB; J. by supposedly American com­ tions totalling more than'a hun­ Maldonavo, Afi; J. Olive, AB. panies. How American are the dred dollars raised aboard ship, J. Archie, Steward; V. SwanBROTHER REPORTS companies anyway? And why the team possesses first-class son, Chief Cook; H. Dean, 2nd should we sail their ships in baseball gear. This consists of Cook; H. Dawkins, MM; B. GOOD SAILING time of war when we are re­ nine gloves, four bats, half a Goulding, MM; O. Rowe, Oiler; ON SS ROAMER fused employment in favor of dozen balls, catcher's mask, and J. Word, Oiler; B. Rivera, Oiler; foreigners in days of peace— the necessary bases. To the Editor: A. Sweigert, Fireman; P. Del even this so called peace or So far, it looks as though this Valle, Fu-eman; A. Newsad, DE. This is to inform you that breathing spell between wars. team has the makings of a S. Robinson, 2nd Engineer; J, everything aboard this scow, the top-flight ball club. The first Thiebes, Chief Engineer; W. Ker­ "Wandering Seafarer" Alcoa Roamer, is okay and that practice session saw eighteen shaw, Chief Mate; V. Cardona, so far the trip has been a men hit the field. Two full teams 2nd Mate; L. Chester, "Ist Assist­ pleasure. were immediately formed. They ant. We joined the ship in New Or­ wefe drawn from all depart­ OFFERS LOGS The Crew leans. Rushing is Bosun, A1 ments. A bang-up, knock-down, SS Marina Krammer is' OS, Quinnt and TO SEAFARERS base-stealing, diamond-skinning Mike Rooney are ABs, Big John game was the result. The battle Leys, Oiler, is Engine Delegate, To Ihe Editor: showed nothing less than as and yours truly is Ship's Dele­ Some merchant seamen, mem­ much major-league talent as is gate. bers of the Seafarers Interna­ likely to be found in the com­ To the Editor: Enclosed you will find a New tional Union, were in my bar bined farm-systems of the Yan­ From Honolulu a dispatch con­ Years Day Menu which will and grill recently and left a kees and the Dodgers. (Ed. Note: cerning the trip of the City of shov/ what kind of Steward we copy of the SEAFARERS LOG. We will notify Branch Rickey.) Alma, a Waterman job. So far have. He is Cecil C. Gordon, out I want to let you know that I Naturally, this last claim wiU we've had a beautiful trip with of New Yoi-k. The entire Ste­ enjoyed reading the paper. If be questioned. Anyway, the Ma­ no beefs. We hit Manila, Hong wards Department is good. In­ it is possible, I would appre­ rina's team hopes that it will closed you will also find minutes ciate it if you would send me have the chance:to prove itself from the previous meeting. about 25 copies of the paper to be as good as it knows it is. PASSENGERS LAUD Say hello to all the guys in each week, and I will put them This means that more teams are HARD WORKING New York and. wish them a where SIU seamen can get them needed on the Puerto Rico run. prosperous New Year. My place is not too far from Of coiurse, it isn't likely that so CLIPPER CREW Joseph S. Barron the Philadelphia waterfront, and much talent as. the Marina has To the Editor: if I say so myself, the food and will be found aboard the' rest drinks' are pretty good. My place of the ships together that run Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bowman, HOSPITALIZED is called "Big Bill's" and is lo­ to the island. Therefore, the Ma­ Mr. Wertheimer and myself BROTHER ASKS cated at 1322 Locust Street, rina's crew hereby promises to sailed on the Alcoa Clipper, De­ cember 31, and we want to tell Philadelphia, Pa. PALS TO WRITE go as easy as it can on any you how wonderful it was. Ndt "Big Bill" Rodsiein other team which may want to only was the weather perfect To the Editor: take some lessons in the game. and the accommodations just as I am back in the Marine Hos­ splendid, but the crew helped COME ON, FELLAS pital again—where. I have been make our trip enjoyable. most of the time since May, 1947. This invitation includes art of­ Pete, who was in charge of Send in the minutes of I haven't made a trip in all this your ship's meeting to the fer to provide all the needed the deck hands, and his crew while, and am getting pretty New York HalL Only in that equipment/ together; with adhe­ never stopped, working to keep blue. way can the membership act sive tape and liniment. How­ the ship in perfect condition. Would" you please print this on your recommendations, ever, it's understood that other They were cheerful and, pleas­ letter in the LOG asking my and then the minutes can be teams will take care of their ant to talk to, but never once old fruends and shipmates to printed in the LOG for the own hurt feelings. . shirked in their duties;. •write me a card or a letter, for beneBt of all other SIU So—any crew with the guts to 1 could stand a little cheering crews. answer this can-make their own I thought ,you might like to up. mistake- by writing to Steve print something about ' those Hold those shipboard meet­ My address is US Marine Hos­ ings regularly, and send Musco,. in care of the Seafarers boys,, and if you do we'^i like a pital, Ward 3N, Baltimore, Mary- those minutes in as soon as International - Unidn, in San copy of the LOG. <Hadys Wertheimir , Juan, Puerto Rico.' land. possible. That's the SIU wayl Clndnnatl '; Included with this is a list Julius C. Hensley To Ihe Editor: Duded Up, Rarin' To Go, Marina Nine Wants Games PHILLY BAR Friday, February 11, 1949 Clears Up Error On Vacation Time In Payoff Rule To ihe Editor: This is not a letter expressing my opinion on the transxx»^tation rule in the sense that I'm going to list all my reasons for being in its favor, instead I wish to clarify a misconception several Brothers have shown in recent letters to the LOG. In their letters opposing the transportation rule they claim that the vacation clause in the SIU agreement becomes void in­ asmuch as men are not allowed to stay on a vessel long enough to receive vacation rooncF fog their work. In this the Brothers are mistaken. In the contracts vacation pay is cumulative and the continuity of a man's service aboard a ship does not determine whether or not he will receive vacation pay. Instead, if he stops his employ­ ment with one particular com­ pany thi'ough no fault of his own, he gains credit for that time. In other words, that time is not lost but is recorded in the com­ pany office. If, later, the Brother goes back aboard a ship of the same company jje merely takes up where he left off on his va­ cation credit. It's true that few Seafarers bother to take advantage of the vacation clause, but it is also true that the transportation rule does not nullify that provision. I hope this clears the air on this point. Samuel Wishler Membership Rules Membership rules require every man entering the Union Halls to show his Union Book, Pro-Book, per­ mit or whitecard to the door­ man. This is for the mem­ bership's protection. Don't waste the Doorman's — or your own—time by arguing this point. Observe the rules you make. Alma Men Give Foul Ball Fast Play Send Those Minutes Kong, Shanghai, Kobe, Nagoya, Yokohama. We all agree that the trip has been very quiet and orderly—strictly SIU style. The only flaw in the ,trip was the loss of one of our boys in Honolulu on the outward bound leg. We picked up an OS in Hong Kong, where the Captain was requested to take him out of the port because he was a detri­ ment to the flag of the United States. The OS turned out to be a real phony. He was strictly non­ union. From the conflicting and contradictory stories he told about union activities we decided we'd had enough. A meeting was held and by unanimous vote it 'was decided that the man was to pay off in the' first port touched where an SIU man could be ob­ tained. . . We would like to comment of the assets side of the ledger. The skipper. Captain Bolhuis, is a very fine man. We got along famously. He cooperated with the crew in all matters of mutual interest. . We should hit New York soon. Bernie Friedman / . .Bazney Barnes , Erik-Pedersen'-' -VJ'VW-SHI �THE SEAFARERS Frida7* February 11. 1949 Fog Slows New Orleans Shipping But Not Hoffman Piae Protests Page Fifteen LOG Union Wredcers Are Warned Hoffman Plan Tries To Sneak Thru Back Door The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following: By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, NEW ORLEANS — The busi- shindigs. There's nothing like ft etc., for sale ashore. (Contimted from Page 6) ness of this Cres'^nt City port anywhere. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or is riding along ship-shape. Ship­ Activity aga'inst the Hoffman who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship than 50 percent of those car­ ping activity, however, slumped plan, which would knock thous­ or in the vicinity of an SIU HalL goes originating in American somewhat as a result of heavy ands of American seamen out GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the ports. To make matters worse, of Jobs, is proceeding full ahead fog which swept across the Gulf safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship the Maritime Commission wopld here. and kept several vessels from or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the have the right to waive the rule .Seafarers in this port are con­ making their arrivals on time. operation of a. ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. at any time. Better than average shipping tinuing, to write to their Con­ This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers The Admiral's second amend­ looms as an immediate prospect." gressmen and Senators protest­ Following that, port activity will ing against th'e ,ECA Adminis­ fought: many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and ment would eliminate the neces­ very likely be maintained at the trator's vicious plan to pull the conditions we now enjoy For the first time in the history of sity of computing the 50 per­ the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his cent country by country. Ela­ 50 percent of the Marshall Plan usual pace. family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does borate arguments were made for bulk cargoes now guaranteed COLD SPELL not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions this change, the most important American bottoms and give- the In addition to the unscheduled of irresponsibles. ones emphasizing the difficulties fog, we had a spell of cold whole works to low-standard for­ In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. of administrating the country-byeign flag operated ships. weather, and snow covered the While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters country clause. Taken by itself, ALL HANDS ALERT ground within 30 miles of here. to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the this amendment is bad enough, What snow did fall over this All hands in the Port of New SIU. for ECA has always lacked an city melted before it hit the Orleans are acutely aware of All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under adequate system for policing car­ the dangers in the Hoffman plan ground which should prove to go allocations. Bracketed with to the American seamen and the obligation to place charges against these types of characters. the doubting Thomases that old Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ the other it only underlines the maritime industry. New Orleans is still a sizzling plot to sweep the high standard We will continue our all-out mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline spot. American merchant fleet from fight until the Bland-Magnuson up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. • And speaking of sizzles, this the high seas. Bill, which will assure our ships town's colorful Mardi Gras will of 50 percent of Marshall Plan There is no question but what break out in grand style in a bulk shipments — without loop­ British, French, Norwegian, few weeks. There'll be- a week holes—becomes law. Swedish, Dutch, Greek and Dan­ jampacked with big doings from By CAL TANNER Thus far we have had a con­ ish shipowners are licking their one end of New Orleans to the siderable number of favorable MOBILE — The week's ac­ paid us a visit after a foreign chops in anticipation. Those Am­ other. replies from local Congressmen tivity was restricted to three trip and headed for New Or­ ericans and others who keep Seafarers on hand for the cele­ and US Senators in answer to payoffs, two sign-ons and one leans for a payoff. We did man­ their ships under the flags of bration will come in for a big the communications we 'have ship in transit. The two sign-ons age to place a couple of replace­ Panama and Honduras to es­ time. Just ask a Brother who sent them, setting forth the SIU's covered big ships but they are ments aboard her during her cape taxes, ship inspections and has seen one of the previous position on the Hoffman scheme. operating under continuous ar­ short lay-over. labor standards, must be gloat­ The tug boats and island ships ing at a chance to get more of And while we're at it, we'd ticles, thus replacements were provided us with our only other the foreign-aid business. Many like to remind Seafarers in all few. ports to make sure they've sent The Alcoa Cavalier and Wild business. To them we shipped of the foreign nations already a personal message to the Con­ Ranger, both Alcoa's, paid off and several one-day relief jobs. have more ships than they had gressmen and Senators from signed on again for voyages. The - SIU, A&G District The coming week is not ex­ before the war. their areas telling them how Governor Houston, Waterman, pected to develop much in the BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Paul Hoffman told the House William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4B40 important it is that the Bland- paid off but hasn't scheduled a way of shipping as neither of the major companies — Alcoa anc Committee that he could not BOSTON ... 276 State St Magnuson Bill be adopted with­ sign-on as yet. The Del "Viento, Mississippi, Waterman — has anything sched­ use ECA money to pay the cost E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 out amendment. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 uled to payoff here. Since Alcoa of American ships without a GALVESTON .308'/,—23rd St has been running her C ships to Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 New Orleans for payoffs this port mandate from Congress. The MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. hasn't received any of the baux­ Bland-Magnuson Bill would be Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 ite ships. Once in awhile we a mandate. GEpRGE FOWSIT VICTOR O'BRIANT NEW ORLEANS. 523 Bienville St. do manage to put a replacement E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Your wallet has been found. You are asked to contact Wal­ aboard while the ships are here NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. You may claim it at the office ter L. Beall, 1323 Washington in transit. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 of Richard Cantor, 51 Chambers Ave., Alexandria, Va. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. TOTAL SHRUNK ALLEGHENY VICTORY Ben Recs, Agent Phone 4-1083 Street, New York City. Another hard blow for us has AUGUST^ K. FAHRNER PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. i 4. i The following men, overpaid Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 JACK DALTON Your wife asks you, to contact been the switch in bauxiting. We $25 at the payoff of the Alused to average three bauxite SAN FRANCISCO ..85 Third St. Please get in touch with Cle­ her. Important. Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 ships a week, but now that Alcoa egheny Victory, are requested to . -i i SAN JUAN, P.R.. ..252 Ponce de Leon ment Hospidales. Phone Circle has much of her cargo carried get in touch with Isthmian TED NETTLES, Jr. Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 5-4562, New York City. in fpreign flag ships we do not Steamship Company, 71 Broad­ SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. Ge,t in touch with E. A. Har- average any more than three of Jim Drawdy,. Agent Phone 3-1728 way, New York: Wilfred Rocherell. Box 56, Fort George, Flor­ these ships a month. ^ DANIEL SHEEHAN TACOMA. 1519 PaciHc St. leau, J. Williams, R. Atmore, W. ida. Medford, Mass. Broadway 0484 Because of the slow beat of TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. shipping, we are at nresent en­ Woods, J. Early, E. Brondelsbo, 'Sir Charles" would like to R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 FRANK \lSZAK tertaining a large c n of old- A. Felix, W. Przylomski, Wv WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. hear from you. Write him care Terminal 4-i2874 of SIU Hall, 51 Beaver St., New Miss.M. McNiel, 1375 Bedford timers. Young, H. Donelzn, W. Hanford. HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Xvenue, Brooklyn, is anxious to York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 hear from you. SECRETARY-TREASURER 4. 3^ Paul Hall I EDWARDBURK DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION SABATINA A. PISONE The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Papers belonging to you are Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS in 4th floor:;Baggage Room, SIU, Contact your mother in Can­ farers International Union is available to aU members who wish ton, Ohio. , Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 51 Beaver Street. Joseph Volpian 4. 4i their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have 4. 4. 4. WILLIAM E. WEAVER the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every AUSSIE SHRIMPTON SUP SIU branch for this purpose. Your brother, J.W., is serious­ There is an envelope for you HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU ly ill at Frost Proof, Florida. Phone 5-8777 in the LOG office. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, PORTLAND.......Ill W. Bumside St. 4. 4. t which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 4* 4* 4' Beacon 4336 MELVIN E. RICE RAFAEL BERTRAN Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Your mother is worried and Phone 2599 Contact your draft board, 44 asks you to write. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Court Street, Brooklyn. Douglas 2-8363 4. 4. 4. ! SEATTLE. 86 Seneca St. To the Editor: 4, 4. FRANK KOHLER .• ' Main 0290 ROBERT 'JAY" ALDERTON WU.MINGTON ...440 Avalon Blvd. Your uncle has died. Richard I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 John R. Tilley asks you to C. Schulz, of Steinkamp & Steinwrite him at 520 Geiger Ave., kamp, 1 East 44 Street, New address below: Canadian District S.W., Massillon, Ohio. York, is anxious to hear from Name MONTREAL.. 1227 Philips Square S. t 4. you concerning disposal of his Plateau 6700—^Marquette 5909 CHARLES L. STEVENS estate. THUR 63 Cumberland St. Street Address Contact the law offices of MerPhone North 1228 4i 4- 4. PORT COLBORNE. 103 Durham St. curio & Houser, 135 Broadway, FRANK BLOOM Phone: 5591 New York. City Zone State EDWARD BLOOM Bauxites leave Pm't Mebiie SiU H nL L s PERSONALS NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members J ' TORONTO.. '. .lllA Jai^ Street Elgin 5710 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER.. . ...\ :8e8 Hamilton St Pacific 7624 ALBERT \ARUSO Communicate with Missing ^amen's Bureau, 25 South St., New York. Your father has yqur iiicome tax withholding statements. Con­ tact him at 48 Monument Walk, Brooklyn, or telephone ULster 2-0S85. Signed Book No. �Pa^re Sixteen Friday, February 11. 1941 T BE S E AV ARERS LO G •Sf ii " r- €• v,-. 3.1 •. 5-J .jji'/f '•; • i "ibw c|ouirseJves colli s©ifle, fn "Hie+radiH'ioncil. democrtiHc. 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Title A name given to the resource February 11, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 6 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES TRANSPORTATION VOTE IS SET CTMA 'FACTS' ARE BEST SIU PROPAGANDA HOUSE GROUP CONSIDER BLAND BILL HEADQUARTERS'S REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION CTMA LEAFLETS HELP SIU DRIVE NEW PORT AGENT TAKES HIS POST IN PHILADELPHIA PACIFIC PORTS CONTINUE TO GET GOOD SHIPPING GET DEP'T HEAD OKAY IF YOU WANT STAND-BY TEN PAYOFFS KEEP BALTIMORE BRANCH ON THE MOVE HOW TRADE UNION WELFARE PLANS WORK OUT SIU TAKES ACTION ON ISTHMIAN HABIT OF SAILING SHORT-HANDED REPLACEMENTS AID TAMPA SHIPPING HOFFMAN PLAN BACK AS SMITH AMENDMENTS AZALEA CITY DOES GOOD JOB IN ECA BEEF WASHINGTON STATE FEDERATION GOES ALL-OUT TO HELP SIU LABOR BACKS SIU FIGHT ON HOFFMAN PLAN MUSIC MAKER SEEKS TO BOOK SHIP-ROCKING RHYTHMEERS FOG SLOWS NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING BUT NOT HOFFMAN PLAN PROTEST HOFFMAN PLAN TRIES TO SNEAK THRU BACK DOOR BAUXITE LEAVE PORT MOBILE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/11/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 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 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c08e50c520dccdb86406b940f412b48e.PDF 3cf0f8e0914c4828fb707285c42875de PDF Text Text CITIES SERVICE STALL FAILS: ELECTION DATE NEW YORK, Feb. 18—^The regional National Labor Relations Board, at a final hearing in this port yesterday morning, flatly rejected Cities Service's last feeble objections to a collective bar­ gaining election and indicated that polling of the unlicensed personnel could be expected to begin at any moment. When the hearing adjourned, the NLRB de­ clared that both Union and company would be ad­ vised very shortly of the mechanics of the balloting Official Orgatiy Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA and the date voting would start. The Regional Board emphasized that it was under order from Washington to conduct an election, and that it NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1949 No. 7 VOL. XI -ri would comply with the order whether or not the company cooperated. There was no sign that the company would offer any cooperation at all. Thursday's hearing climaxed a final series of meetings, the pur­ pose of which was to set the election date, and set up elec­ tion procedure. These meetings were marked by Cities Service's vain attempts to stall for time so that incom­ ing crews could be fired from the nine ships to be voted. The Gommittee Asks Eight Delegates To Cohventlon A recommendation that the eight men nominated to serve as delegates to the SIU biennial convention/to be held in.Balti­ more on March 29, stand elected and a referendum be dispensed with has been made by a Head­ quarter Credentials Committee in its report of February 11. The report will go before the next regular meetings of the A&G District for membership action. The Committee recommended that "inasmuch as certain prob­ lems of the International have arisen since the convention... in order for the A&G District to be thorough represented at this convention, all eight men stand as elected." AVOID COMPLICATIONS The Committee pointed out that the election^ expenses saved will far exceed the costs of send­ ing an additional delegate, and will avoid the complications that might arise from conducting two referendums at the same time. The eight candidates whose credentials were found to be in order and are recommended to stand elected as delegates are: Paul Hall, L. A. Gardner, L. J. Williams, E. Sheppard, C. Tan­ ner, Ray White, A. Michelet arid A. S. Cardullo. Members of the credentials committee are: Matt Fields, Lars Hillertz, Sam Luttrell, Bing Miller, Stephen Carr and C. Puncer. URGENT: All pro-Union men employed aboard Cities Service ships on Dec. 29. 1948. should report immedi­ ately to Director of Organi­ zation Lindsey Williams at SIU Headquarters, 51 Beaver St., New York City, bring­ ing all discharges with them. J company's aim, of course, was to prevent pro-Union men, from casting ballots. The company made its last ef­ forts to block the election at a meeting on Wednesday. At that time, the Cities Service lawyer, (Continued on Page 11) Green Demands Fnii Repeal Of Slave-Labor Act SIO Rallies Itation-Wide Sumort For KaaJ Bill The Bland-Magnuson Bill to guarantee that 50 percent or more of all Marshall Plan and other foreign aid cargoes move in American ships regardless of their point of origin was still in the hands of the Merchant Ma­ rine Committee of the House of Representatives the middle of this week. When the commit­ tee would report the bill and what consideration would be given the crippling amendments proposed by the Maritime Com­ mission's Admiral Smith and ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman was not known. Meanwhile, SIU Headquarters continued to urge Seafarers to write to their Congre.ssmen and Senators to warn them of the necessity of passing the bill without amendment lest the Am­ erican merchant marine suffer a devastating blow. SIU offi­ cials pointed out that the amend­ ments were nothing more than the "Hoffman Plan" in disguise. At the same time, hundreds of unions from every corner of the country continued to stand shoul­ der to shoulder with the Sea­ farers in the fight to save the jobs of 10,000 to 15,000 American seamen. . Representative Schuyler Otis Bland of Virginia introduced his bill to forestall ECA Adminis­ trator Hoffman's attempt in De­ cember to sidestep the 50-50 pro­ vision in present Marshall Plan legislation by threatening to cut bulk cargo allocations to Amer­ ican ships because American freight rates • were too high. Some double talk about freight rates in the present law gave Hoffman a loophole. FORCED POSTPONEMENT The SIU immediately protested and rallied the entire labor movement to its oside in the fight to save the American mer­ chant marine and the jobs of American seamen. Hundreds of unions, local and international, AFL and CIO, responded by sending protests to Senators and Congressmen. Finally, Hoffman postponed his plan until April 1. Hundreds of Senators and Con­ gressmen, most of them already aware of the danger, • pledged their support of the SIU's posi­ tion. When Representative Bland introduced his bill into the House, and Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington introduced an identical bill into the Senate, the SIU and the rest of American labor began to urge passage of the bills without amendment. Paul Hoffman and the Mari­ time Commission countered by offering amendments that would cripple the measure by restrict­ ing American ships to half those cargoes originating in US ports only, and by giving the Commis­ sion authority to waive even this protection at any time. MORE SUPPORT But neither the SIU nor the rest of organized labor was fooled by the Hoffman-Smith amendments. Last week, AFL President William Green tele­ graphed the SIU that the AFL legislative committee would urge passage of the Bland-Magnuson Bill without amendments. And (Continued on Page S) In- testimony before the Senate Labor Committee, now in its third week of hearings on the Truman labor bill, AFL Presi­ dent William. Green urged the committee to recommend to the Senate full repeal of the TaftHartley Act, which he described as "impracticable, unworkable and destructive to the common, elemental rights of labor." In its place he urged enact­ ment of the new Truman bill with a few minor amendments. President Green, speaking of the AFL's experience with the T-H Act, lambasted the law as making it a crime to pursue free collective bargaining with em­ ployers in many instances, even when the object was an agree­ ment satisfactory to both sides. During Green's appearance be­ fore the committee, he was cross-examined by co-creator of the T-H Act, Senator Robert Taft, who -labored unsuccessfully to obtain concessions from the AFL chief on his defense of the closed shop. The AFL head also told the committee that he was pleased to find the proposed bill contained nothing that provided, in his opinion, for the use of the in­ junction in national strikes. He urged the Senators to leave the bill that way in the final draft. �THE} SE A F Amm Rm LmCi Page,Two Frldar*^ February 18r 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 jSntered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 To All Our Friends Eveir since EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman an­ nounced his plan back in December to divert Marshall Plan bulk cargoes to low standard foreign flag vessels, a storm of protest has raged that is heartening evidence of the fact that there arfe many who are deeply interested in preserving the jobs of thousands of American seamen and in maintaining the vital role of the merchant marine in our national welfare. Among those wl^o have most vigorously denounced the Hoffman plan for the dangers it poses for the nation in general, and the maritime industry in particular, are the forces of organized labor. In every corner of the country, in almost every town, city and state, the voice of the organized body of Apierican working men and women has been raised in support of the SIU in its fight to prevent Hoffman from succeeding with his scheme. At the very outset, hundreds and hundreds of trade unions demanded that Congress make short shrift of Hoffman's dynamite-laden proposal. In the past few weeks thfey have stepped up the battle with renewed vigor as they stressed their support for the Bland-Magnuson meas­ ure which would effectively block the loopholes in the present law through which Hoffman intends to effect his plan. W. LAMBERT R. SCHERFFINS P. SADARUSKI W. GARDNER H. STILLMAN J. DENNIS LIPARIA E. PRITCHARD No matter what the final outcome, each of the labor unions who have so admirably joined in the fight may rest assured that it has won a place in the hearts of Seafarers everywhere. Our Obligation if if if STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL Since the day when man advanced from scrawling N. DORPMANS ;= pictures on the walls of his-cave to communicating with M. J. LUCAS his fellow man on parchment, agreements have been made J. MASONSGONG binding one to another for the prcjtection of the interests These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, J.' HOPKINS r of each. Marriage contracts, sales agreements, treaties, all as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find, iimo hanging A. J. CAMERA of them bind individuals, companies and nations to specific heavily on-their .hands. • Do what you can to cheer them up by J. RODRIGUEZ writing them. O. O. MILLAN It actions. J. C. SHELDON ? BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL R. MOACK F.STOKES I Following the industrial revolution, mass organizaC. SIMMONS G. E. GALLANT J. P. WETZLER I tions of workers evolved to protect their common inter-] C. S. GALLANT G. FOLEY G. STEPANCHUH F, KUMIUGA |l| ests, and with them union contracts. VIC MILLAZZE J. REYES C. BRESNAN F. ALASAVICH J. GRANGAARD An SIU contract today bears no resemblance to one E. E. CABRAL R. WILT. K. JENSEN .R.; COOTE drawn up in the 19th Century, but the principle is the H. E. HANCOCK P. HUSEBY - F. CHRISTY same: the agreement of employer and employee, repre­ M. WILLIS A. REIBUS E. LAWSON L. GORDON (City Hospital) sented by his union, to perform certain duties. C. AMELINK J, KIDD % % The responsibihties of an SIU man on board ship BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. if % if MOBILE MARIWE: HOSPITAL are outlined in the agreement signed with the operator, O. HARDEN NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL E. McGUFFY ,who has the right to expect the man to perform his duties ' H. GJERDE A. CARDONA J. LAFFIN W.' E. WEAVER as specified; in return the employer is required to abide A. DUNTON J. PUGH J. B. SAIDE C.JOHNSTON E. MATTSSEN by the terms to which he has put his signature. W. O. WILLIAMS C. MOATS W. WALKER A. J^ELSON ' The companies have learned that the Union expects R. SHEDD W. MAUTERSTOCK P. E. YARBROUGH W. CURRIER them to live up to their part of the agreement in pro- C. CARROLL E. SMITH i C., REFUSE • ' yiding high wages, first-class shipboard living and tvork- W. ROSS P. VANDERICK . J. PALMER LANEY ing conditions. When the company violates the contract T. W. SULLIVAN ' I. , C. BROWN , J. CHASSEREAU the Union ^teps in and takes corrective action. The Union, W. HUGHESE. LEARY . ! F. CHIAUETTA W. BISKASA by the same token, has gone on record to deal severely P. WALSH L. CALBURN T. BURKE R. HENDERSON ,with performers, gashounds and foulballs who do not hold K. FERDINAND N. BOSANYI S. CAPE E. TORRES yip their end. W. WISLCOTT R. EVANS t. t. i. ' SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. The SIU agreements with its operators are the best L. TICKLE V.SALLIN A. WARD i . JOE GOUDE in the industry. It's only through cooperation by both R. SOUZA R. GRESWALD J. MAESTRA T. C. MUSGROVE / parties that the contract will .continue to remain at the '•A.-RAMAS W. VAUGHAN -' A. 'C. MCALPIN I top. It's the obligation of the individual SIU member to •E. 'RHAEDS ^ ^ J. O'NEILL STANLEY KASMIRSKY jsee to it that our end of the contract is upheld. •I.' SUCHEUITS M. MENDELL' Er'G. BREWER New la The Marine Hospitals �Friday, Febniaxy 18, 1849 Setting up *3 union welfare plan demands solution of a ser­ ies of problems in actuarial sta­ tistics, if the plan is to be sound. It is necessary to know what amount of money will be avail­ able and at what rate claims for specific benefits will be made. In fact, until an estimate of the amount of money available is computed, it is impossible to describe the kind and amount of benefits to be disbursed. FOR INSTANCE Suppose, for instance, that a union wants weekly employerpaid cash benefits for those of its members who are temporarily immobilized by sickness. Before an agreement can be reached, somebody has to figure out how many benefits cap be expected to be claimed each year. Then, depending upon the size of the weekly payment, the amount of money to be set aside can be determined easily. Predicting such a claim rate is a difficult task, however. Many elements enter the pic­ ture. Anyone considering the. prob­ lem must certainly look into the records of the industry. He must know something about the THE S E AF^ARERS LOG sickness and accident rates of true whether it embraces just the industry and of the particu­ one or all of the various possi­ lar plant covered by the plan. bilities including life insurance, Perhiaps he will want to analyze sickness and similar benefits, the union itself by age groups, special benefits for men with length of time in the union, tuberculosis or other debilitating number of members with one diseases and pensions. or more persons dependent upon Nevertheless, the previous ar­ them and so forth, because sick ticle in this series found that benefits and other benefits some­ elements in the welfare plans times are set up by sliding scales. of the United Mine Workers, the Longshoremen and the Ladies DIGGING. DEEP. Garment Workers were worthy To: get the-answers to problems of study by Seafarers. Equally like the one outlined above, of­ worth- looking into are the wel­ ficials at SIU Headquarters are fare plans of other unions. probing deep into Union records For instance^ there is the wel­ and into statistics of the mari­ fare plan obtained by a group time industry. When all the sta­ of three AFL painters' locals in tistics have been assembled, and Brooklyn from an employers as­ when more welfare plans of sociation. other unions including Europeaiii Under this plan, the employers seamen's unions have been stud­ make weekly payments to the ied, the SIU will be ready to trustees of a group insurance formulate a plan of. its. own- fund, the ^yments amounting to present as a major demand to three percent of the wages at the next meeting with the disbursed for the week. With shipowners. One thing every­ the money the trustees purchase body already knows is that a group life, accident, sickness, welfare plan for American sea­ hospital and surgical insurance men is long overdue. for both the painters and their Because the maritime industry families. has characteristics which no ARBITRATION other industry possesses, any welfare plan for seamen must be There are eight trustees, four largely "tailor made." "This is from the unions and four from the employers. Provision is made for immediate replacement of any trustee who is unable to serve. If at any time the trustees cannot agree on a question, the question goes to arbitration. Of the money collected, the trustees can use up to five per­ cent to defray their own admin­ istrative expenses including lease of an office and at least one audit a year. The balance goes for premiums on the insurance which is obtained from an in­ surance company. The trustees hold a master group insurance policy issued by the insurance company. Each em­ ployee holds a certificate of his participation in the plan. His certificate can be suspended or terminated for good cause. If there ever should be in­ sufficient money to meet the premiums, the trustees are au­ thorized to reduce the benefits asked and thereby reduce the premiums themselves. Another plan is the "New York plan" of the Amalgamated Cloth­ ing Workers of America, CIO, the men's clothing makers. A central fund purchases insurance from an insurance company set up by*the union and the em­ ployers. FHe Claims Far Jobless Pay Without Delay The mechanics of unemploy­ ment insurance are somewhat complicated insofar as merchant seamen are concerned, because of the lack of uniformity in the laws of the various states. How­ ever, this should not keep unemplbyed seamen from filing claims for benefits to which they are entitled. Essentially, all state laws re­ quire that to be eligible a sea­ man claiming benefits miist be able to work and be" available for work. And he must have an acceptable reason, for getting off his last ship. As soon as a seaman pays off a ship, he should file a claim for benefits by appearing in person at the state unemployment in­ surance office neatest to the Un­ ion Hiring Hall in which he has registered for a job. SPEEDS IT UP The payment of benefits will be facilitated if an unemployed seaman has the following infor­ mation with him when he calls at an unemployment insurance office to file a claim: 1. Name of vessel or A^ssels on which he was employed dur­ ing the past two years. 2. Name of company or com,panies which owned or operated the vessels. 3. His Social Security Account number. ' 4. His Union registration card, issued by the Dispatcher, show­ ing that he is registered for em­ ployment in the Union Hiring Hgll. . In addition to this information, a seaman making claim for un­ employment insurance benefits should be prepared to give a good reason for his unemploy­ ment. What constitutes a "good" reason will be decided by the state to which the claim will be forwarded for payment. , It should be remembered that claims are filed only for" unem­ ployment benefits. They should not be. confused with sickness and accident insurance, which are handled through other chan­ nels, and other programs. A Seafarer can find out which is the nearest unemployment in­ surance office by inquiring at the Union Hiring Hall where he is registered, or by consulting the local telephone directory. LAWS DIFFER Each of the 48 states has its own individual law covering un­ employment compensation. All the states have funds from which the claims are paid. These funds are financed by contributions from the employers based on a percentage of their payrolls. In addition, two states — Alabama and New Jersey — collect con­ tributions from the employee in the form of deductions from wages. California and Rhode Island also collect employee contribu­ tions but these contributions" are used for a related system of disability insurance. There are two states, Georgia and Massachusetts, which do not have any provision for merchant seamen in their unemployment insurance laws. Ship operators make their con­ tributions to the unemployment insurance funds in the states in which their principal offices are located and are bound by the laws of these states, regardless of where their ships pay off or sign on. All states, with the exception of Maryland, require a waiting period before benefits are pay­ able. HOW IT WORKS When a seaman files a claim for unemployment insurance benefits his claim is sent to the state or states in which he is covered. In other words, to the state or states in which the com­ panies on whose vessels he has worked maintain their main of­ fices. If the claimant is eligible, payment will be made by those states. For example, if a seaman is unemployed in a port in, Florida and he has worked on vessels covered under the New York law, he may file a claim in Flor­ ida and payment will be made to him by mail according to the New York law. Or if a seaman is unemployed in New York and has been em­ ployed on ships belonging to a company whose main, office is in Alabama, he files claim in New York. The claim is forwarded to Alabama, is processed there and returned to New York. Naturally, if a man has had jobs on ships of several com­ panies during a period of a year, the amount of time for his claim to be processed will be longer than if he had been working on the ships of one company for the same period. FILE CLAIM At any rate, what is important is. that the seaman who is un­ employed should take immediate steps to secure his unemployment benefits. He should do so at once in the manner outlined above. Remember, however, that a man is only entitled to these benefits if he is available for work. He can prove his avail­ ability only if he has registered for employment in the Union Hiring Hall and is, therefore, - in the job pool. Men who decide to work ashore for awhile and go to in­ land states will encounter diffi­ culty should they file claims in these inland states. This results from the fact that few of these states are familiar with the na­ ture of the unemployment^ com­ pensation laws as they affect merchant seamen, and because a man filing in these inland states is not available for em­ ployment in his occupation. Page Three The New York Amalgamated plan is administered by 12 trus­ tees who are members of the un­ ion's general executive boards They can order a work stoppage against any employer who fails to make his payments into the fund. They are also empowered to invest the fund in govern­ ment bonds and, with the con­ sent of an advisory board of the employers, in other securities which trust funds are eUgible to buy. Between joint quarterly meetings of the trustees and advisory board, an executiv# committee _ of three union and two employer representatives riui things. CENTRALIZED Under this plan Amalgamated members in 34 states are insured. A claimant for sick benefits ap-* plies to his local who forwards the claim to New York. When the claim is verified it is paid. Sick benefits can be paid for 13 weeks, hospital benefits for 31 days. A 500 dollar life insurance is included for each worker, and most of the benefits are liberally extended in case of layoffs. The Amalgamated's "Chicago Plan" is very similar, except that un­ ion members as well as employ­ ers contribute to the fund. It should be noted that the Amalgamated Clothing Workers' plan is highly centralized, each claim having to be channeled through New York, although it covers workers in 34 states. By way of contrast, the plan of the International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers, AFL, is highly decentralized, claims being hand­ led locally. This demonstrates that two different plans can be successful in what is essen­ tially the same industry. Seafarers in formulating a plan will have to think of operations and claims in many ports. Whe­ ther their plan should be cen­ tralized or decentralized will be one of the importarit questions to be decided. (This is the third of a series of articles on union welfare plans—what they cover and how they work. The ulti­ mate aim of this series is to devise a welfare plan that will fill the needs of seamen.) SIU Suirports Teachers' Drive For Raises If you are a teacher in one of New York City's public schools it is even money that you are holding down a second job to make both ends meet, according to Rebecca C. Simonsdn, presi­ dent of the New York Teachers Guild, which is Local 2 of the American Federation of Teach­ ers, AFL. Moreover, if you don't have that second job you probably arc in the market for one, and per­ haps for a third job, too. That's how tough it is to be a school­ teacher these days, despite the high intellectual and educational standards you have to meet to get to be a teacher in he first place. , The situation described by Miss Simonson is not confined to New York City. It exists throughout New York State-and throughout the remaining 47 states as well. But New York City is one of the most critical areas, 'and the New York Teachers Guild is waging a valiant fight to correct the situ­ ation. Specifically, the Teachers Guild is demanding that the New York State Legislature appropri­ ate $100,000,000 to give every teacher in the state a flat raise of $1,200 a year. 200 MILLION In addition, the Guild, mindful of further deficiencies in the present state school system, is demanding a second $100,000,000 for the construction of new and modern schools. The Guild, which has the back­ ing of the Central Trades and Labor Council, AFL, of New York City, is calling upon all or­ ganized labor to join the fight. Unions and union members are urged to write or telegraph their support of the Teachers demands to the following New York State officials and legislators in Al­ bany: Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, State Senators Benjamin Feinberg, and Elmer F. Quinn, State Assembly­ men Oswald D. Heck, Irwin S+eingut and Wheeler Milmoe. Recognizing that the standards of education in New York are at stake, the SIU, A&G District, has already sent the following tele­ gram to the above list: "The Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, AFL, urges ap­ propriation by New York State Legislature of one hundred mil­ lion dollars for new school build­ ings and one hundred million dollars to maintain standards of teaching profession. If New York children are to be assured of ed­ ucational advantages to which they are entitled these sums must be made available to improve salaries and working conditions of teachers and to provide new and modern schools. Teachers themselves should have cost of living raise of twelve hundred dollars a year. Your sponsorship, of legislation to accomplish these, ends will be deeply appreciated by this union and its members and by all organized labor ia New York State." �THE Page Four Mobile Labor Rallies Behind SlU In Support Of Bland Bill By CAL TANNER MOBILE—Three payoffs, three ride into Washington. In addi­ sign-ons and two vessels in tran­ tion to telegrams and letters sit constituted this week's ship­ from the local Branch of the Seafarers and its affiliated or­ ping activity here in Mobile. All three ships paying off ganizations, various labor groups signed on again and were in — central labor council, metal good shape for both procedures. trades council, building -trades They were the Monarch of the council and other AFL organiza­ Sea and the Fairport, Waterman, tions—^joined us in mging Con­ gressmen and Senators to pass and the Alcoa Clipper. -The Clipper and the Monarch the Bland-Magnuson bill with­ are on continuous articles. The out amendment. former headed out again on the With this kind of support from bauxite run and the latter went labor all over the country, we out on another voyage to Puerto feel sure that the fight being Rico. The Fairport will make a waged by the maritime industry trip that includes calls at' ports will win out. Death came yesterday to Bro­ in Greece, Italy and Turkey. In transit were the Lafayette, ther William (Scotty) Ross, one Waterman, and the Polaris, Al- of the original organizers of the •coa. Both came in from New Or­ Seafarers' Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ leans. Replacements were sent trict. Brother Ross died in the aboard both ships, which are local Marine Hospital after an now completing loading opera­ illness of several months. All oldtimers will remember tions here. Scotty as the first SIU Port LABOR SUPPORT Agent in Mobile. He was a key This week saw another raft of man in keeping the seamen to­ protests against the Hoffman plan gether back in the old days when we first began going places as an organization. Ross, who held Book No. 1-G, had been sailing recently in the Engine Department out of this port and his death came as a shock to his many friends. Pwt SavaimA Marks Week Of Good Shipping By JIM DRAWDY SAVANNAH — Shipping was pretty good in the Port of Sav­ annah last week, with several sign-ons and an in transit ship providing jobs for the men on the beach. We put men on the Cape Nome and the Southwind, both South Atlantic Steamship Company Vessels. The in transit ship was the Mauldin Victory, Waterman. There were very few beefs on these ships and all were squared away in good old SIU style. Brother Greenwell painted a sign on our window and it looked mighty good. The first , time we washed the window— presto, no more sign. Despite the brief period the sign was with us, we do appreciate the effort made by Brother Greenwell. SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 18, 1949 Se/^ Far St Vakntmes Day Philly Walks On Aching Feet By W. G. "POP RENNIE The day was dark and stormy and the rain was falling fast, and I said to the Dispatcher, "How long will this slump last?" And as he gazed upon me and bored me through and through, his words were sharp and few: "If you don't like it —you know what you can do I" I smiled at him, though my eyes were, dim and my thoughts were not very pleasant of him. But then I knew his worries too, of trying to please this whole damn' crew—so I turned away^ without having my say, wondering how in hell he gets that way. So I pondered more upon this score and jeasoned Jihat, from day to day. the Dispatcher's lot is not so hot—Glistening to beefs, real or pot, and hearing them yell and try to raise hell. So I have this to say, as I pass on my way, "HE HAS A RIGHT TO BE THAT WAY." Members Urged To Write Families By JOE ALGINA OTHER DEATHS NEW YORK—Before plunging nto the meat of this week's ac­ Two other Seafarers passed tivity here, a word of brotherly away this week. Henry Boadvice is in order. Every day the sarge of Bayou LaBatre died in Headquarters office and the New the Marine Hospital after a long York Branch received dozens of illness. John Week, who had letters and telephone calls from been in the Marine Hospital on friends and relatiyes anxious to and off for a couple of months, get in touch with members of died there the other day. this Uiiion. The Mobile Branch of the Sea­ We'd like to help these people, farers extends to the families of as many of them have urgent Brothers Ross, Bosarge and Week business, but it is an impossible its deepest sympathy. task for us to locate seamen and, Negotiations between the tow- even if we could give the man's boat operators and the Marine address, we'd be hesitant to do Allied Division of the SIU are so as we feel that he has a right at a standstill at the present to his privacy. time. However, the contract has All we can do in these cases is been extended another 30 days place a "personal" in the LOG by the membership and the ope­ and let the seaman take it from rators to allow the talks to con­ there. tinue. To make the whole business of We will inform the member­ locating an SIU member easier, ship through this column of the we suggest that members write progress of the negotiations. regularly and notify their famil­ We have a number of oldtim­ ies of their ship's name and com­ ers on hand this week, including pany address or SIU Branch Brothers C. E. Hemby, W. C. where they can receive mail. Simmons, G. Williams, L. F. Car­ Here's the week's round-up of penter, H. Long, A. J. Bey, J. T. shipping; For payoffs we had the Hicks, W. B. Yarbrough, T. J. Hilton and Suzanne, Bull; An­ Calvert, G. T. Chandler, B. C. drew Jackson, Waterman; Coral Ward, H. E. Hicks and H, R. Sea, Orion Steamship Company; Gray. Cape Mohican, Mar-Ancha; IMPROVEMENTS Other improvements of a more permanent nature have been made on our Hall here in Sa­ vannah. Venetian blinds hang over the windows and on our walls are several good action pictures of strikes conducted by . our Union which were sent to us by Headquarters. ^ We've partitioned off a small office to be used by the Agent. Next on the schedule is the By WILLIAM McKAY painting of the office and the deck, which we will attend to TACOMA—We signed on the chant fleet these men are now on the first sunny day we get. Pontus H. Ross, a Smith and on the bumIt has been raining for several Johnson Liberty, this-past week One Navy veteran who came days down here. and we want to thank the crew into the Hall last week, tailed Before long, we expect to have for the donation they made for by six or seven other vets, was the Hall in a condition we can fixing up the new Hall here. asked by one of our members be proud of. When we invite There is a good bit of shipping what he was looking for. "Well," people in we don't want to feel activity in the various ports in says the guy, "we're DPs from ashamed of our SIU quarters this area, but, as usual, the for­ Seattle." eign ships outnumber the Amer­ The SIU man asked him if here. . Back on shipping, the pros­ ican Vessels by about four to one. they don't get rocking chair pects gre not bad. Scheduled so JOB-HUNTERS money and the answer was "No." far for payoffs next week are We get a goodly number of Well, we gave the boys some the Algonquin Victory, St. Law­ men coming in here looking for coffee and off they went to God rence Navigation Company, and jobs—men who are former sea­ knows where. From where I sit, the Cape Race, South Atlantic. men and, who have been long- if" we common people don't wake Seafarers in the local Marine shoring or stump-ranching or up, the Was^iington VIPs will Hospital this week are Joe connected with waterfront ac­ make American DPs out of all Goude, T. C. Musgrove, A. C. tivity in some way. Because of of us, as Hoffman and the Mari­ McAlpin, Stanley Kasmirsky and the failure of those in Washing­ time Commission seem intent on E. G. Brewer. ton to preserve our active mer­ doing. Foreign Ships Crowd West Coast By JAMES SHEEHAN PHILADELPHIA — Port ac­ tivity got off on the right foot this week with the arrival of the good ship Edwin Markham, South Atlantic. The Markham paid off after a five-month trip and the few beefs she carried were settled aboard ship in firstrate Union style before the pay­ off. Also paying off here this week was the Bull Line SS Jean, which came without any beefs. Two other ships in port were the Andrew Jackson and the Iberville, both Waterman. We visited both of these in transit callers. This is about the right time to start calling this City of Bro­ therly Love the City of Aching Feet. The public transportation system is tied up•tighter than a drum as a result of the trans­ port workers' city-wide strike for wage increases. Buses, trolleys,, subways and elevated lines haven't moved since the walk­ out began last week. The only transportation avail­ able outside of private cars— and the old fashioned horse and buggy — are the taxicabs. And they may stop running shortly, too. (Editor's Note: They already have. Brother.) We had the pleasure of a visit from the priest of the Buenos Aires USS last week. The Fa­ ther is an old friend of John (Bananas) Zeireis, who happened to be in Philadelphia aboard the Isthmian scow Steel Defender.. So Jeff, the Delegate, took the Father aboard the Defender to see Bananas. After the ship visit, the Father returned to the Hall and donated $10 for the A&G District boys. He is now going back to the in­ terior of Argentina, so we wish him good luck. Chrysanthy Star, Intercontinent­ al; Steel Advocate and Anniston City, Isthmian; Azalea City, Waterman. All of the ships mentioned, ex­ cept the Andrew Jackson, Chry­ santhy Star and Azalea City, signed on ..again and headed out. The Steel Vendor, a holdover from last week, also signed on and cleared port. After totalling up the weeks shipping, it appears to have been another week of fair shipping with little change from the pre­ vious week. While 4he business of crewing ships at this end of the country hasn't been too good these past weeks, we're glad to see that Frenchy Michelet has been kept By E. B. TILLEY hopping out in Frisco. We hops the Brothers have ex­ BOSTON—^Two Isthmian ships amined the issues involved in the arrived here this week and one coming referendum on Transpor­ of them—the St. Augustine Vic­ tation and will turn out when tory—especially deserves mention voting begins on March 1. for having a first-rate crew of T-his long-debated issue will be Seafarers aboard. Incidentally, decided once and for all during this period—so. Brothers, make we shipped six replacements to this ship. your voices heard. The other Isthmian caller* was One last matter before closing the Steel Director, bound for up shop for a sprint out into the New ,York and a payoff there. record-breaking 75 degree wea­ ' Aljj^ hands here, were deeply ther we're enjoying the^ days: saddened last week by the death The officials who work behind of one of pur good Brothers, the dues counter here in the Hall Danny White, Book No. 49195. find themselves the recipients of Danny died of a heart attack at all sorts of tales of woe from his home the night of February men long in arrears in their dues. 9, as the rest of us were in reg­ While the Brothers probably ular meeting. have good reasons for being short Brother White had been in the on cash, there is nothing that Hall that morning. Word of his can be done for them, The pay­ death was announced at the ment of Union dues is an obliga­ meeting and the boys on the tion that we all must meet if we beach donated $40.75, to which hope to maintain our organiza­ the men of the St. Augustine tion, win wage increases and bet­ Victory added $15.25 the next ter our lot. morning. If a study were made, I'm sure The $56 was turned over to it would prove that the return Danny's wife. The Branch sent on money invested in the Union a floral wreath for the funeral as dues pays dividends, greater services. Brother White will be than the money put in. buried in New York. The Patrolmen are there to see Now that Brother Ben Lawthat you get a receipt for your money; they can only sympathize son has- reported for his job as with the hard-pressed Brother. Engine Patrolman in ^good old The money is going to a cause Beantown, we will show him for the good of us all, and we around so he can do as good a all must bear the cost of our or­ ob for us up here as he did in the Port of Baltimore last year. ganization. Bostm Praises Isthmian Crew �Friday, rabzuary 18, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Fire LOa Seafarers Rallies Support For Bland Bill {Continued front Page 1) ever since the amendments were offered, labor vmions across the country have been writing and wiring Congressmen and Sena­ tors to resist any attempt to kill the merchant marine by amend­ ing the measure. These same unions earlier had helped force Hoffman to postpone his original proposal. In New York City, the power­ ful AFL Central Trades and Labor Council wired New York Senators and Congressmen that 750,000 AFL members in the metropolitan area were solidly behind the bill completely im- CENTRAL TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL ^ OF GKEATER NEW YORK AND VICINITY tea WEST 14TM STREET. NEW VORK It. N. Y. PHONUI WATRIM ••AOAC'T omeiM MARTIN T. LACCV. RRiaiotMT HOC ROSCN. vie«.nin<oiwT jAMet c. euiNN. •Kinn*Rv-vatii«uHci« HERMAN NAOLCR. •ni«IAWTaT.A«MB BtKCUnVS MOARD NR JOHN A. eWKH* CHARCU K. BINNIMM WILUAM « JOHN R. CRAMS RtrRnnrra TMI koCAi UHiw ArriLIATBD WITH TMK AMniCAN PCaCRATION 0» LAB February 9, 19l).9 Mr. Foul Kali, Secy-Treas. Seafarer; International Union 51 beaver Street Ko.v lori: /)., I!. Y. Dear Mr. Hall: We are eneloalns copies of telecrams sent to the Honorable S. 0. bland, Chalr-nan, House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, and to Senator K. C. Johnson, Chairman, Senate Co'imlttee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Also copy of telegram sent to all the Congressmen. Assuring you of our contlnued^cooperatlon In this matter of vital Importance to American Seamen, I am. Fraternally yours. Secretary COPY "OF mBSrtAU SEOT; AT-'HKCULArt aEiTINS OF CliltCHAL TiiADHS iJiU LAbOiI COUNCIL HVT.n FEBiiUAiiY 3, 1949 HKFHESian'INO 750,000 OaOAllILil) AiuS.lXCAK FEDLiIA'flON OF LABOH WOrfKEHS IN niETiiOFOLITAN DISTHICT VOTED UNANIAOUSLY TO HKClffiST IsbnEDIArU AFl'iiOVAL WITHOUT AljllDMEMT • OF SBNATE BILL 591 AND HN 1340 STOP iiAY ,IS xffi.(,UfijT YOUS WiiOLShEArfTED oUFiOiiT ON THESE; UJASUHKS. JAilSS C. ..UINN,SE:CALTAi<Y UFNTiiAL THADKS IiND LAJUH COUNCIL amended. The Baltimore Fed­ eration of Labor wired Maryland Senators and Congressmen that failure to pass the unamended bill "will affect earning opporHunities and livelihood of many thousands of maritime employees and their families and will fur­ ther aggravate steadily increas­ ing unemployment in our na­ tion." Similar sentiments were ex­ pressed and action was taken within the last two weeks by Local 20499 of the American Federation of the Rubber Work­ ers, Michigan Federation of Labor, North Dakota Federation of Laiior, Locals 95, 153, 3, 157 of the Office Workers, Local 54 of the Grain Millers, Colorado Federation of Labor, Lathers International Union, Brotherhood of Paper Mill Workers Local 20 of the Flint Glass Workers, Al­ lied Printing Trades Council of New York, Milk Drivers Local 584, Teamsters Local 456, Local 2567 of the United TextUe Work­ ers, Washington State Federation of Labor, Brotherhood of Painters and hundreds of other unions and union groups. CONGHESS TOO Additional iiyjications of sup­ port for the SIU in the battle to save the jobs of American sea­ men have ben received recently from Senator Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts, Represen­ tative Dean P. Taylor of New York, Represent a t ive J. M. Combs of Texas, Representative Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma, Representative T. Millet Hand of New Jersey, Representative Charles P. Nelson of Maine, Rep­ resentative Tom B. Fugate of Virginia, Representative F. Ed­ ward Hebert of Lousiana, Repre­ sentative James J. Murphy of New York, Representative J. Hardin Peterson of Florida, Rep­ resentative John J. Allen, Jr., of California, and Representative William Colmer of Mississippi. Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana, Representative Hale Boggs of Louisiana, Senator Homer E. Capehart of Indiana, Senator Burnet R. Maybank of South Carolina, Representative Edward T. Miller of Maryland, Representative John Dj- Dingell of Michigan, Senator William Larger of North Dakota, Repre­ sentative Frank W. Boykin of Alabama, Representative An­ drew J. Biemiller of Wisconsin, Representative Edwin E. Willis of Louisiana and many others. ( ' STATB OP NEW .JERSBV liXKCUTIVli I> i; I-A riT M K BT February 8, 1 9A9. Mr. Paul Hall, Secretary-lYeasurer, ^ Seafarara International Union of N.A,, 51 Beaver Street, Nee York A, N. T. Dear Mr. Hallt I have your letter'of January lA, together aith a copy of the current issue of the •Seafarers Log", Tour contention that at least fifty per cent of all Marshall Plan cargoes should be carried in Amsricen ships seama very reasonable to ma and I feal sure will meet with a sympathetic reception by the New Jersey delegation in Congress. Now Jersey is particularly interested because the economy of our Stats'is so closely linked with shipping and foreign trade. .1 am forwarding a copy of your letter^ together with the copy of the "Seafarars Log", to the Honorable H. Alexander Smith, senior United States Senator from Now Jersey, Njo, I am sure, will give it his earnest consideration. Thanking you for calling my attention to this matter, I am. Vary truly yours, Ctoj.£ Governor. The four letters reproduced on this page are typical of the thousands of communications pledging support to the SIU in its campaign to awaken the nation to the danger threatened by the Hoffman Plan. Messages of this kind have been received at Union Headquarters tfrom all sections of the nation and indicate virtually unanimous opposition to the attempt to destroy the American merchant fleet for the benefit of low standard foreign interests. T MicUifaat ^edaniatio*i « «MMMB N. CnMtM «r. TBOTV, N. N. ^&cnai0 cbMMirmoN YNmiarATc ANO i^BfaDaNcoMMOtcc TELCPHONE 5.0074' *. M. O-IAUBHLIM —miKHT • noaciiT a. .COTT 304 BAUCH aUILDIHO lia W. ALLCOAH BT. LANBINO. MICHIOAN EXeCUTIVC BOARD 7«auary 28. 1949 • Mr. Paul Hall .Seoretary-Treaauret Seafarers Internatioaal Union of North America 51 Beaver Street New York 4. New York Mr. Paul Hall, Seciy-Treas, Seafarers International Union of Nor'th America 51 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Hall; r Your letters and the oopies of your •Union*s publioation, the Seafarers log, vfciofa you have been forwarding, ere' most bexpruT to me in my efforts on behalf of the Ameoloan Merchant Marine. i look'to continued cooperation townrd , the attainment of our common objective.. As'You:may know, the House Oosmlttee on Merchant Marine and Pishexiea held hearings on E. R. 1340, Representative'Bland's bill similar :to the bill I introduced in the Senate, S. 591, and on H. J. Res. 92. to continue thd authority of the 'Maritime Commission to sell and charter* war-built vessels under the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, on January 25. 26, and 27. I understand that the oomittee wilT resume consideration of these maasures . next week. Needless to say, I am followin, the hearings early with the closest attention, and will pre aotlon on the Senate aide. * V. ''4 •.I'j Wfflttlwl February 10, 1949 •Koaoc WILW3N a. A Doaow A. J. aiMaaoN 0. HBAAUaHLIH JOHM HUaaAV JOHN a. rITZDCaALO wncaHCN atHot-Ea aoBiar AHanaauaa HAaav aut-VKa raANCta ocHNCa Bear Sir and Brother: Replying to" your letter of February S regarding H.R.13'K) In the House and 3.591 In the Senate, I an pleased to. Inform you that on Febpuary 7 ®ur organization eent telegrams to all of the Mlchlgtin Congressmen and Senators In support of these bills without amendments. You will be pleased to know that already I have received replies from Congreeemen Engeland Mlchener stating they will do everytlilng possible In support of these two -bills. Hoping you are successful In your efforts, I remain Fraternally yours. fcbert P. Scott S sore tary-Treasurer rpstmf oelu#10afl •( P AfUru. AU CwnaiwiiMl^ <o Cffet^ StcntaiyTnaiunr �Page Six TJH E SEAFARERS LOG Friday, February 18, 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS SIU Baseballers Clean Sweep Tilts Held In African And Indian Ports Kirkmen Conquer It was two straight for the SS Robin Kirk's Softball team over the Mombasa Baseball Club in the recent "crooshial" series fought in the Mombasa team's home park. In the opener, the Kenya club got off to a slugging start to lead 14 to nothing at the end of three innings. But there was a pause for a round of beer at this point and the cool brew must have sharpened the batting eyes of the Kirk men—or deadened the arms of the Mombasa pitching staff. Whichever it was, the Americans racked up 20 runs in the fourth and went on to win 25 to 16. The next day, the Kirk team kept lacing the ball and wound up on the long end ot a 14 to 2 contest For a fuller account of the two games, read the write-up from the Mombasa Times which Brother "Toby" Torbick, Ship's Delegate on the Kirk, forwarded to the LOG office. American readers will And the style employed by the Mombasa sports writer a good deal different from what they are used to. Here is the way the Mombasa johnny put it: . FAREWELL TO AN SIU SHIPMATE Cresap Crew Wins The SIU crew aboard the Isthnaian vessel Thomas Cresap is returning to New York from the Far East with the scalps of the SS Gulfside and SS American Express crewmen hanging from their belts, The scalpings came off in Bombay when the Seafarers soundly trounced the crews in baseball matches held under the auspices of the Prince Wales Seamen's Club. The Cresap crew won their diamond spurs when they emerged victors in two of a three series with the Canadian-manned SS GulfThe challenge went out^ to other seamen was accepted by the NMU-crewed American Express, US Lines, ^ crowd of Indians and baseball«he soccer when the two tear^ trotted onto the grass A iew fast warm-up Pitc^s, a bit of bingo ^d fP.®™ stalwarts sipialled their readiness. For P'"''®? = J"""®?.®' 'P?™ f""','? P°P'P°» ^ ""P 'PJ'PPP PPPstmg the white-capped soft''P"PPP PP'^' P' PPP'-PP' hustled bats and cold. drinks to the warriors. Robin Trent crewmembers gather at the grave of crewmember Joseph Ferullo to pay their last respects. ' Trent Man Killed In Beira A freak accident took the life of Joseph Ferullo, Sa­ "In Baseball Club circles the event of last THE WINNAHS week took place when the crew of the Robin Hours later the tilt came to an end with the loon Messman aboard the SS Robin Trent, as he was Kirk met the Club Combined in a 'softball SIU squad ahead 10 to 7. The sun was still high returning to the ship in Beira, Portugese East Africa, match' on Wednesday evening. "Apparently with their recent victory still in the sky and the crowd showed no desire to several weeks ago. unable to obtain a casket suit­ fresh in their minds, the Club, opened up in good call it a day. The NMU squad, eager to vindicate* Brother Ferullo was electro­ iljie, "scortog "iTrunr agato'stThSr "opponwts" "^P"' «P'P"y US'u®? »» «he suggestion that the cuted when he stumbled into a able for transportation before nil in the first three innings. During this period "PP' f, Ouubleheader. Back to their maze of live wires that had been the Trent's scheduled departure of the game, as 'Tobie,' the Yank team skipper P°s'<'»us trotted fte representatives of America's knocked to the ground in an from Beira. Ferullo, who became a mem­ remarked afterwards, the Club really had the <wo major seagoing unions. The slin hung low electrical storm. The high vol­ ber of the SIU Atlantic and Gulf American boys worried. '».^P when the te^s called it a day, the tage wires were unguarded and District in New York on Feb. no warning signs were posted in "However, after liquid refreshment, the fourth Pf" ""P »' 10, 1945, held Book No. 40457. the vicinity. inning showed a different story, and the ships' ^ He was born in New York RESCUE FAILS team really got into their stride, whether because _ ^ elegate of the Gity, July 5, 1927. According to The acci4ent occurred as Fe­ of the beer or because they had regained their Cresap, who sent the records in Headquarters, he is rullo and three of his shipmates, normal skill after the first few practice innings o Casimir Wodka, Ed Albinski and survived by Lana Ferullo of is hard to say! The innings ended after the exP oits to the LOG, Theron Dickerson, were nearing Haverhill, Mass. 'Yanks' had piled up 20 runs against the local report with the boat landing. Wodka made boys' 2, thereby giving themselves a 4-run lead, ® Prince a heroic attempt to save Ferullo of Wales Seamen's not to mention spreading consternation amongst but found it impossible to free Club of Bombay for the Club's fielders. him from the tangle of wires. providing transporta­ CREW'S FIELDING RALLIED Brother Ferullo was buried in tion to and from the "The latters' fielding rallied in the later innings soccer field a Beira cemetery. The funeral and for though, and the Americans were held to 25 runs supplying part of the was the best that could be ob­ at the end of the sixth, meanwhile the Club equipment used, tained in the port. Arrangements By SALTY DICK team having failed to make home again, this were made by Captain K. M. Miles noted that due to the very smart fielding of their opponents. most of the equip­ Simpson, the Trent's skipper, and Charlie Bradley was advised "Mombasa batted first in the last inning and ment used had been Alfred Rezende, Assistant Elec­ by a doctor to take a sea trip. again failed to make the home plate, and the purchased by the Cre­ trician. The medic didn't know that result of the game was 25 to 16, with an inning Captain Simpson had made a Charlie had been sailing for sap crew and will be SIU slugger Brother vigorous effort to have the body over 35 years... Of all the in hand, in favor of the American team. "The game was watched by a gathering of left aboard for future Woodward lines a returned to the states but was ports I saw during the war, I 100 spectators and was played throughout in crews, single to right field. think the most bombarded was true sportsmanlike spirit. Bizerte, North Africa ... In"Thursday's game, at which the galls Shipbuilding Company ship's boys insisted on reciprosays; "Our purpose is to build * eating in the matter of 'bevernow and always the finest ^age,' resulted in a win for the ships the world has ever Robin Kirk again, this time by known." May I suggest that 14 runs to 2, but although the they accept the ideas of seamen, score of the local side seems the men who have to man small, their ability to keep their their vessels... Check your opponents' score low showed that Social Security number everythe lessons learnt the previous time you sign on and off a day had not been wasted. vessel. There's a fellow here "Many thanks are expressed to who has been paying taxes un'Tobie,' 'Heavy,' 'Bosun,' 'Brown­ d9r another number. ie' and all the rest of their team The day will come when we f for a grand game. The Mombasa will celebrate the birthday of the Baseball Club will look forward George Washington of the sea: to their next visit, when, it is Andrew Furuseth. He did a hoped, they may find that the great deal for us seamen and we . advice and tuition they so readi­ should honor his memory... ly gave, will really have borne Charlie Jones went home to fruit." Georgia for a vacation. He bor­ Brother Tobrick says that the rowed a car while there and had Mombasa club would appreciate ail accident which cost him $600.' it if the next Robin crew brought After iheix Bombay battling, the two teams, NMU men front the American ExpreM (left) Now he's back in NO looking for out some softball equipment. and the SIU crew from the Thomas Cresap. pose for the camera of SIU member, Cecil B. Miles. a ship. . The Voice Of The Sea �THE Friday. Ftbruai^ 18. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings is up to every seaman to fight the DESOTO. Dec,, 20 — PhUip measure. He .also pointed out Beyes, Chairman; Dan Summers. importance of getting small com­ Secretary. Stewards Delegate panies" under contract because ARE PRINTING AGAIM warned of ^men tajting off in vior under present set'-up only com­ lation of departmental agreement. THIS WEEK-ON THE panies already owning vessels Other Delegates reported all well. BACK PAGE-THE can get new ones from the Mari­ New Business: Elmo Bailey FACSIMILE OF THE time Commission. Brother Holloelected Ship's Delegate by ac­ way thgnked crew for their co­ TRANSPOerAT/ON clamation. Motion carried to operation in keeping mess room elect a Chief Cook to replace the REFERENDUM BALLOT. clean. One minute of silence for one left behind. Steward pointed READ IT CAREFULLY. departed Brothers. but procedure was in conform­ ' VOTING BEGINS ON ance with shipping rules which ,444 BESSEMER VICTORY. Jan. 5 allow promotions in case of em­ MARCH 1 AND ENDS —Thomas Kaulsch.. Chairman; ergency, and man to be chosen ON APRIL 30. MEREDITH VICTORY. Dec. 26 Floyd Slarkey. Secretary. Mo­ will have endorsement for the job. Motion carried that Ship's —Louis Menriguez. Chairman; C, tions carried: that linens be is­ ^MEMBER . . . Delegate inform Mobile Hall of H. Johnston, Secretary. Beef on sued on Mondays at 9 AM and 5 the action taken. Good and Wel­ shortage of cigarettes and lack PM, and that Patrolman be ad­ A GOOD UNION fare: Suggestion that fresh milk of shore leave in Dutch Indies to vised of this procedure: that MAN VOTES I be available at each meal be referred to Patrolman. New Stewards Department be given a vote of thanks for the fine Business: Discussion of charges throughout the voyage. Sugges­ tion that lights be placed on after against crewmember ^ accused of Christmas dinner served. Under battling with the Engineer. Good and Welfare it was sug deck to avert accidents. Crewmembers testified that Engi­ gested that each Department a> t 4. STRATHMORE. Dec. 24—Sam neer had boasted that he would Delegate take up a collection so Lullrell. Chairman; Richard O. "straighten out" the Brother. Mo­ that we may purchase bound Paul. Secretary- New Business: tion carried to furnish accused copies of the LOG for the ship's Lewis elected Ship's Delegate. Brother with character endorse­ library. One minute of silence Motion carried ta list repairs and ment signed by entire crew. Mo­ was observed in memory of gear missing from ship. Educa­ tion carried that Osirowski and Brothers lost at sea. tion: Chairman gave short speech Corbeit be recommended for full on benefits of^SIU membership. book membership. One minute of silence for Broth­ 4 4 4 ANNISTON CITY, Dec. 19— ers lost at sea.' Juan L. Pagan, Chairman; Alfred Gregory, Secretary. New Busi­ ness: Motion carried for Ship's By HANK Delegate to see Captain about 4 4 4 painting the heads. Good and CLAIBORNE. Jan. 11 — M. In our opinion it is a rare case when a Seafarer is ever sea­ Welfare: Repair list made up and Ackerman. Chairman; H. G. sick. Nearly every one aboard ship is inclined to be land-sick— approved. One minute of sil­ Ridgeway. Secretary. Brother waiting to reach port to stretch his legs and enjoy those free ence for Brothers lost at sea. Ackerman was elected Ship's hours from his shipboard job. This week a news item says two 4 4 4 LOYOLA VICTORY. Dec. 28— MONROE. Dec. 28 — Joe Delegate by acclamation, Dele­ Baltimore physicians have found a cure for seasickness—and also James Fisher. Chairman; Edward gates gave their reports. It was the way to prevent it. This medicine is also supposed to work on Bender, Secretary. Ray Noe ] Siesta. Chairman; Rafael Rames. suggested that if any member of car, plane and train-sickness, too. Well, we know one thing. There's elected Ship's Delegate. Dele­ Secretary. Motion carried to crew was caught with more than no medical cure for this land-sickness* called "being on the beach" gates reported number of book- bring case of man who missed permitted amount of cigarettes with restless sea-legs,.. Say, Brother Jeff Gillette, how's your members in their departments. ship to attention of Patrolman in ashore in Germany, that he parliamentary procedure? It isn't getting rusty since those classes Brother O'Eourke suggested that Baltimore. Motion carried to would pay his own fine and not were discontinued? the ship's washing machine be have fresh water tanks pumped expect the crew to contribute for turned over to the nearest SIU and cleaned. the purpose. Suggestion made 4 4 4 Hall when voyage ends as ship that each Department take one James Balson writes he's been drafted. Smooth soldiering. WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, Jan. is due to lay up. Fisher sug­ week on the laundry, library and Brother... How's shipping up in Boston, Brother James Sabella? 2 — Jack Groener. Chairman; gested that recreation room be PO head. Hell was raised on this ... Waterman's SS Morning Light must have swell feeders Blackie Connors. Secretary. Min­ kept cleaner.- Chief Cook sug­ suggestion but as is the case on haying these Brothers aboard—Steward A. W. Gowder. Chief gested curb on smoking in ice utes of previous meeting read all SIU ships, everything was Cook C. J. Barrone. Night Cook W. D. Purdy and Second Cook dnd accepted. Discussion on box as smoke taints the meat. ironed out okay. Steward ex­ N. G. Hyde... These Brothers have been anchored in town— laundry room and sink on main 3. i a. plained linen situation, saying Andy Hourilla. Spencer Avent. James Barrett, who had a WINTHROP MARVIN. Dec. 25 deck being used to wash gear. that each man would be issued birthday last week... Chester Chesna and Bill Doran getting Much discussion about Hoffman —John Parsons. Chairman; Horn.. exactly what he turned in. Ship's their mail. They no doubt know that the Baggage and Mail Secretary. Delegates reported deal. Brother Groener explained Delegate reported that Skipper Room in New York can only hold letters and working gear number of books and permits in situation to those who were un­ said he was a one-draw man for three months. Crewmembers will their departments. New Busi­ informed. but that you could get all you send telegrams to Washington to ness: Discussion held on respon­ wanted on that one draw. There sibilities of delegates. Agree­ protest this measure. W. H. Nunn was one minute of silence in Norman "Ozzie" Okray just sailed in from European ports... ment by crew that only the moved that crewmembers also memory of departed Brothers. Johnny Ward sailed with his mustache for a long trip... Anthony ship's delegate is to consult the urge friends and relatives at Zalewski just grabbed a three-month trip... Joe Pilutis post­ Captain in manners pertaining to home to register their protests. Brother McCuislon gave fine talk cards us as follows—"Making a second trip on the Pontus H. the unlicensed personnel. T. on Hoffman plan and its effect Ross. This is a good scow. Leaving Portland, Oregon for Korea. Frazier elected to serve as tem­ on seamen. He explained that it Give my regards to Steve Masaros"... The weekly LOG is sailing porary Ship's Delegate. One min­ free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers—Floyd Grump­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at ier of Alabama, Joseph Gallant of Massachusetts, John Dolan of sea. New York, Nevin Ellis of Florida, Mitchell Reed of New York, Ralph Strickland of Georgia, James Boone of Maryland, Gus 4 4 4 It is the proud boast of the Kretzer of Louisiana, John Wulzen of California, Edward Hagan PURDUE VICTORY. Jan. 23— Seafarers International Un­ of New York, Wylie Jarvis of Virginia, John Richardson of ion that an SIU ship is a clean A. J. Ferrara; Joseph R. Mucia. North Carolina. ship Let's keep it that way. Secretary. Ship's Delegate Although most of the crews warned that any man reporting leave a ship in excellent con­ for work in drunken condition or To Brother James Horn of Illinois—You're securely aboard dition,. it has come to the at­ found drinking on board would 4 4 the weekly mailing list to receive the LOG... Brother Doug­ not be tolerated on the ship. All ALCOA POINTER. Jan. 3— tention of the membership las Dubuisson of Mississippi—the LOG is on its way ... We Department Delegates reported Frank Coggins, Chairman; J. R. that a few crews have vio­ would like to hear from the crewmembers of the Robin Line everything in order, with no Prestwood, Secretary. Depart­ lated this rule. So they have ships''hitting the port of Durban. South Africa in regards to beefs pending. Motions carried: mental Delegates' reports ac­ gone on record to have all whether they're receiving bundles of LOGS from the agent That fresh water, tanks be cepted, A. A. Smith was elected quarters inspected by the there... There's another place—the Seamen's Club—in that cleaned before new articles are Ship's Delegate by acclamation. Patrolman before the payoff, over-heated fly-port of Abadan. Iran. Are they receiving the Motion carried that Ship's Dele­ tuid if the conditions are un­ signed; that repair lists and re­ LOGS mailed to them for SIU crews to pick up?... How about gate contact Patrolman to cheek satisfactory, he has the right quisitions be prepared in quad­ that two-by-four seamen's club in Ras Tanura. Arabia? Let's to hold up the payoff until ruplicate—one for Patrolman, one slopchest. It was suggested that hear from the Brothers whether these places are receiving our tarpaulin muster be held to se­ everything is spic and span. for department heads and two LOGS and dishing them out to SIU men asking for them. for Waterman company. Under cure funds for purchase of wash­ . Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs Education, explanation was of­ ing, machine for use of all hands. Also suggested that cleaning of made if he knows what has fered on proper way to handle Brothers, keep those ships clean and happy. Do your jobs to be done. Cooperate by ship's beefs and the right way to laundry be rotated among three according to your SIU agreements. Hold those shipboard meetings take care of repair list at end of making Up a repair list be­ departments, each taking job for regularly and read all those booklets placed aboard ship. A good voyage. Under Good and Wel­ fore the ship docks. Give one one week. Delegates are to pre­ Union Brother knows his Union and keeps up with all activities. fare, it was learned that majority copy to the Skipper, and one pare, repair lists for-their respec­ He helps his shipmates in understanding SIU rules and Its activi­ of crew prefer bare tables to to the Patrolman. Then yeuTl tive departments. One minute of table cloths. Crew requested ties. V^at's important is that he protects the SIU, which in turn see some actioau' silence in meraopy of departed safeguards the welfare of the membership. more variety in night lunch. Brothers. CUT and RUN Keep It Clean! . •- �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Brother Digs Into Tattoo Histcrry, Finds Pirates Had No Love For Art To the Editor: Wagner And 'Conscience' At Odds Over India Trip I agree with Homer Spurlock To Ihe Editor: half interest in all of them.) But that tattooing is an old art. Tat­ I couldn't seem to enjoy myself tooing, too, has a history of be­ • To yqu fejlows who would like until I met a loyely Anglo-In­ ing more than that. At one time to enjoy a very nice a trip to dian girl, who showed me the it served a very practical func­ the Middle East. We—my con­ town, what a town. (It seems tion. A book could be written science and I—have just been to I've heard that song before.) about this subject, so fascinat­ ing is its background. two of the most beautiful cities But after three weeks there, sailed down the in the world: Bombay, the gate­ we finally Take Puerto Rico and the is­ Houghly River, boimd for home. way to India, and Calcutta, the lands for example. Puerto Rico, pearl on the Bay of Bengal. And when I get back to the like its neighbors, the Antilles (Yeah, the gateway to your states and pay off—(Pay off, he and the Virgin Islands, makes pocket. And you've all heard says. He has already picked out one of the best sources of the about the Japanese Pearl Swin­ his bag of peanuts and the Cap­ history and art that goes with dle —- this was the Calcutta tain has a swell piece of ropetattooing. * yarn for him)—I shall be like swindle.) Brother Spurlock gave in his' Doug MacArthui*. I shall return. ROUND-UP TIME I really enjoyed myself in article some highlights about the (Yeah, that's why we are go­ Bombay at a very moderate ^ matter, but didn't go into full Each man took upon himself price. (Moderate, he says. If it ing to Europe next trip. God, detail as to its true origin—at the duty of marking or tattoo­ hadn't taken us eight days to get what' an ordeal to be a seaman's least what is believed to be its ing each of his women with a to Calcutta, he wouldn't have one conscience. It's a battle all the true origin. Discussion of the particular pattern, such as a way.) anna.) many theories of its origin would heart crossed by cupid's arrows LUIS RAMIREZ _ So I say, for you^ next winter take more space that is avail­ and bearing the endearment AT NIGHT cruise go to India. (Go' on, able here, so I'll plunge into "Teamo" or "Te adoro." sucker.) ' those who were engaged in trad­ what I believe is the origin of Most evenings you could lunch ing items procured on the con­ Thus, with each man's design at a very famous restaurant in . tattooing. "Blackie" Wagner, known, it was only necessary to the heart of Chinatown and, sit­ tinents. A bit of lace for a To the best of my knowledge, SS Thomas Cresap glance at the tattoo on the girl's ting on the balcony, gaze across and after exhaustive inquiries tattoo, perhaps? body to know whose property at one of the most liixuriously with oldtim'ers, fishermen, sea­ Tattooing enjoyed its biggest she was. It worked out very decorated bordeUos I have ever Bridger's Pumpman men, smugglers and old monkey booni during the prohibition well I'm told. seen. In the late evening I rum makers, all of them' over days, but, alas, art meant little. seventy years Old, I came to the Those were the days of smuggl­ Well, as you can imagine, the would meet my lady friend, a conclusion that the first men to ing contraband in and out of women followed the same logic. very lovely blonde-headed Eng­ use tattoos were the pirates, but the Islands and all movements To bar their men from being lish . girl, not a gold digger. (I not as decorations. were undertaken with an eye to taken by other women they don't know about that gold dig­ drew up their own designs and ger part, but every time he went The famous pirate Kophresi the law. forced them upon their husbahds. tor pay a bill, he had to pull her (sometimes spelled Cofresi) had During that period rum ships all his men tattood with the operated in and around the Car­ When prohibition ended, many hand out of his pocket.) same pattern, solely for identi­ ibbean like ghost ships. Steal­ of the kings of the underworld, After three weeks we left fication. • Fishermen tell that he ing in under darkness they un­ attempting some other form of Bombay for Calcutta. (We were used a wooden chest figure as a loaded their contraband where illegal livelihood, feU into the at sea two days before he came pattern, beauty or design meant the' police and customs were, not clutches of the law and wound to the cdnclusion we were shift­ up in prison. When they were little. in any great strength. They freed they were too old to begin ing ship. Anyway, in the rosy worked under agreement that work again and so spent their haze he was in for three weeks, "DOG TAGS" they would not deliver or pick days retelling the stories Of their you would enjoy anything. Even hell would have been paradise— When his gang became mixed up cargoes unless their contact better days. It then became com­ and this place wasn't far from in a battle at sea or ashore the man on the shore bore a certain mon belief in the islands that it.) only means of identifying friend type nf tattoo. all men wearing tattoos were or foe—in battle or when later THE PEARL ex-rum rxumers and ex-convicts. PROFITS PROBLEMS • collecting the prisoners and dead The women who bore tattoos, Eight days later we . arrived in —was by the tattoo. Uniforms Tattooed men with nerve because they had become used Calcutta, that pearl of the Ben­ - had not come into being as yet enough to stick through the il­ to lavish living turned to street gal. (There he goes again.) Christ­ Harry Judson, Chief Pump­ • and the composition of his mob legal trade emerged as wealthy walking as a means of liveli­ mas Eve and : what a wonder­ man . on the long-shuttling - changed so often personal rec- men. With money they found . ognition of fellow pirates was that women swarmed to their hood. Thus women bearing tat­ ful time everyone was having. Fort Bridger manages a smile toos were regarded as prostitutes. -nigh impossible. side. That raised another prob­ All of this may be true or (He-passed-^out at 11 o'clock, for crewmember Bing Miller's so how does he know.) Calcutta camera. The Bridger is shuttl* Later, when pirates were driv- lem. The Women were, naturally, none of it, but it does poke in­ has more clubs for drinking and «en from the seas by the Euro­ the most beautiful to be found terestingly into the history and entertainment than any other ing - oil on a.-. 18-months con­ peans, the tattoo business almost in the islands, and the rivalries city of its size in the world. tract between France and the went out of business. As a means between men for women and uses made of tattoos. (He should know, he's got a Persian Gulf. Luis Ramirea of identification it died; art then women for men set off many entered the l^icture. minor wars. POOCHES AND THEIR PLAYMATES ON THE SEAVEY Seamen came to be the only Ponce at that time was one of persons who desired tattoos, but the biggest ports of activity for To the Editor: "even they were few—^the price the smugglers, not because of cH^ged was prohibitive. Only the contraband, but because most - ^Enclosed is a photograph taken the schooner captains could af­ of the monkey rum originated • of-part of the crew of the Clyde ford the price of the craftsman's in that vicinity. Of coinse, when -L; Seavey while we were in the labor. Those seamen who could the rum was sold it w^s baUy• Red Sea last month. afford a tattoo were usuaUy hooed as coming from Jamaica, The boys^ wanted shots of, the St, Thomas or St. Croix. • dogs more than they did of the In Ponce one could find some crew, but as they disappeared of the most noted smugglers. • after payoff here in Baltimore, I They set up shop in Coto and de wonder if you could print the Send in the minutes of Enero Streets. Sharp men, these short for their benefit. yOur ship's meeting to the smugglers. They had ideas of The dog on the left is called their own. One of them was the New York HaU. Only in that 6aby, the clown. The other pooch is Scotty, the shrewd one. • way . can the membership act establishment of an underworld code of behavior, its purpose be­ Brothers V. Morales, galleyman, on your recommendations, ing to discipline fellow smugglers and H. Vannt, Bedroom Utility and then: the minutes- can be and thus escape any run-ins are seated in front. In the rear printed.in the LOG for the with the recognized law enforce­ are S. Butler, Wiper; Van Der ment officers. Hoeven, Wiper; E. Magens, Cook; benefit of all other- SIU F. Shing, Pantryman, and K. Legend has it that one Satur­ crews. Erikson, Oiler. C. Tylenda day evening the smugjders asso­ Send Those Minutes hv ciation called a meeting in one of its biggest places, 22 de Enero Street. In attendance were . all the smugglers from Coto and Mayor Cantera Streets. Also members from other towns came in to take part in the drafting of the code. The main point of contention was women. They agreed that each man was to have his wo­ man tattooed in such a way that confusion would be avoided and likewise fights over the owner­ ship of women would be lessen­ ed, thus reducing police inter­ ference. Ftiday,'February 18, 1949 P--^ Ik" �Friday, Fabruaxy 18j 1949 Log-A-Rhythms Bauxite Blues THE SEAFARERS LOG Solid Seafarer Page Nine Wunderlich Terms Seagoers The 'Last Of Adventurers' vehtions, friendly because he needs comradeship. Yes, I am a seaman. A wander­ As a florist knows a rare plant, We have bauxite on the foc'sle head ing, footloose, unadjusted neuro­ as an artist admires a beautiful tic seaman attempting to see as painting, and as a musician feels And bauxite on the poop, much as possible of this world of the stir of good music, a seaman The Baker puts it in the bread, ours before settling down in knows a ship, loves a ship and And we get it in the soup. peace. will understand and admire the I have often been asked, "What graceful lines of a ship fighting We have it scrambled with the eggs is a seaman?" the fury of the sea. And in the hash as well. A seaman is kind-hearted and Folks, I'll tell you. A seaman iiiiliiiife It's even in the coffee dregs. sympathetic because he, too, has is an adventurer, an irrespon­ iliiiilii It makes our life a hell. sible person, a dreamer, courag­ suffered. He will cheer the men Tony Elchuk creates quite a eous because he has ceased to fighting for liberation because he, The sugar's changed ripple on the SS Del Norte,, care, free because he accepts no too, has been chained. He will from white to pink. where his" shipmates refer to authority, independent because always be generous to the needy We've got it in the him as the seagoing super­ he respects no dependents, con­ because he, too, has been starv­ cream. man. Anyway, the girls on the sidered deplorable because he ing. Above all he is a man who beach don't run away from acknowledges no morals, loved understands and appreciates life It's clogging up the because he does not live by con- because he has seen how short him. kitchen sink it is. And changed the color He is also an artist at heart, scheme. even though he wiU deny it if confronted with the question by The Bosun's got it in his shoes. an outsider. He loves the sea And h|^r the Wiper wail. and its rhighty splendor when It seems he got it in his booze. perfectly calm or roaring along To the Editor: advice because I don't know if during a storm. He loves the in­ Doggone the bauxite trail. the organization is worthwhile. security of the sea, but appre­ I am a member of the SIU It's in everything from soup to nuts, Victor W. Charier ciates and needs the relief from and I would like to have the financial anxieties confronted How terrible our plight is. answer to something. I am in Marine Hospital him if he attempted to live The skipper's got it in his guts. the Marine Hospital in Neponset, Neponset, Long Island ashore. where' men are being asked to He thought he'd pendicitis. A seaman has little experience (Ed. Note: The Union's Spe­ join the American Merchant in the care of his hard-earned cial Services Representative To you who'd sail the bauxite "fleet Marine Veterans Organization. money. In a short time ashore From Mungo to Weehawken, I would like to know if it is has communicated with Brother he is relieved of his money by all right to join. I want your Charier. He pointed out that . If you don't like this stuff to eat organizations of the type men­ his- new-found friends. Then You'd better keep on walkin*. tioned "seem to be trying their again there is a ship for another damdest to have seamen given voyage, at the end of which he FORT STANTON military status and their posi­ will repeat his errors, disregard­ BROTHERS THANK tion is diametrically opposed ing the lesson to be drawn. CURRIER CREW What can be more beautiful to eve'rything the unions stand than a sunset at the end of a for." The only organizations To the Editor: By AL BERNSTEIN that have accomplished any­ day on the ocean, while steaming We shall endeavor to explain thing in behalf of seamen cure ahead in a fPesh tropical breeze. If we chance to meet upon the street or in the why there wasn't a letter ac­ the trade unions, because it is The sky in the west will be deep Union hall. knowledging receipt of the do­ their principal objective. More­ blue with the sinking sun color­ nation sent to the Brothers here over, "veterans groups have a ing the enormous cloud forma­ Along the codst of the USA or in foreign ports at Fort Stanton from the crew long record of opposing tions into a myriad of bright o' call. of the SS Currier when they the efforts of organized labor mixtures of rainbows as she dis­ Remember, all Brothers are we—all men of the paid off in Philadelphia. to gain better living standards appears beyond the horizon. SIU, The eastern part of the giant Shortly after the donation was for the American working•All for one—One for all—Shipmates through divided equally among us. Bro­ man," the Special Services doom the ship seems to be under ther Lewis, who was at that Representative stated. The will begin to darken as the com­ and through. time our Delegate, left for p3rts Union is therefore opposed to ing night creeps in with her We've come from the past o'er a long hard road. unknown. outfits such as the one solocit- twinkling stars and planets creat­ We've traveled the distance carrying our .load; So we would like to take this ing membership among pa­ ing the many constellations over­ head with an occasional comet opportunity to thank each and tients in the Marine Hospital.) Not only for our own struggles but for others shooting from where no man has every Brother, aboard the SS did we fight; ever been. A long tail of spark­ JDurrier for remembering us. Best We backed their cause because we felt their beef CANADIAN READER ing fire behind the falling meteor regards to all. was right. will lose its power as it disin­ ENJOYS ARTICLES Joe Lighifoot tegrates slowly. The brilliant ON CS ORGANIZING moon will weave its silver carpet So, when you see the "white caps" marching, A. McGuigan you'll know for what they stand J. H. Ashuzst from the distant meeting point of To the Editor: heaven and earth toward the Not only here, on the picket line, but in every Julius Supinski I've been following the issues ship as a path into the unknown port and land. D. P. McDonald of the LOG steadily since Sum- eternity. , mer, and on November 12, 1948 I The millions of times when the MARINE SCENE BY SEAFARER NORMAN MAFFIE saw a piece written by a Brother barometer starts Jailing and a storm moves in enveloping the from Canada. ship in a curtain of saltwater and I would like to secure his ad­ air, playing for the possession dress, if possible. His name is of the vessel with its few souls Glen Seeley. The only address fighting nature, is a feeling be­ listed was Manitoba, Canada. I yond description. cannot write there as it is just We are condemned by the pub­ a province. I hope you can lic as scallawags of the sea, but supply his address for me. how many of you do not wish Your articles are most in­ you could live, love and see the triguing, I can assure you. world and it§ strange and exotic Your copy of December 31, 1948, sights like we do while esirning just came and I'm receiving our livelihood. No shoreside much pleasure over the latest ex­ bonds are upon us, no slavery in pose of the Cities Service a boresome existence 'for us. We 'union," their "benefits," etc. Al­ are the last of the adventurers. though I'm not an SIU member John F. Wunderlich, Jr. receive the news as eagerly as members do. I sailed ATS before, and I wish the SIU conditions were on board those ships. If you don't find linen when you go aboard your More power to you. Convert ship, notify the Hall at once. Cities Service to a civilized A telegram from Le Havre or Union. Singapore won't do you any Alden Gould, Jr. good. It's your bed and you (Ed. Note: Sorry, we don't With the African coast as background, Maffie details his impression of the Bull Line Cape have to lie in it. Almina. Sketch was made as MadSe's ship, the Santa Clara Victory, was passing Gibraltar. • have the Brother's address.) To the Editor: By FRANK BOYNE Hospitalized Seafarer Asks Advice On Veteran Outfit Saga Of The SIU I ATTENTION! d �Page Tea THE BOSTON—Chairman. R. Cashman. 40383; Recording Secretary. J. Sweeney, 1530;- Reading Clerk. E-B. Tilley, 75. Motion, carried to accept min­ utes held in all other Branches, except the first motion in San Juan minutes which is to be re­ ferred to Headquarters Negotiat­ ing Committee. Agent reported on. beef concerning practice of Isthmian not to call Boston Hall for replacements when touching port in transit. Brother Tilley reported that the beef has been ironed but and the company will contact Boston Hall for replace­ ments in the future. Agent also reported the death of Brother Dan White. Motion carried that Agent send a wreath of flowers in the name of the SIU to serv­ ices held for Brother White. Good and Welfare: Several Brothers spoke on service to Union of Brother White and sug- gested that the membership take up a collection for his widow. Approximately $50 pledged. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting ad­ journed with 72 book men pres­ ent. i S. t PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. Don C; HalL 43493; Recording Secretary. Joseph %lake. 43493; Reading Clerk. Bob High. 24236. SEAFARERS Friday, February 18,. 1949 LOG Froni Jan* 26 To Feb* 9 PORT REG. DECK R^ ENG. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile. New Orleans Galveston San Francisco San Juan 10 144 22 108 7 .115 27 95 20 31 45 110 32 29 21 GRAND TOTAL 572 Motion by Ransome, 50920, that Savannah go on record, as being 100 percent in favor of the pro­ posed welfare plan. Good and Welfare: Discussion on question of who has authority to be be­ hind Dispatcher's counter. Agent explained Headquarteis -report on Transportation ballot and asked that report be posted on bulletin board. Members expressed pleas­ ure at seeing new blinds in Hall, and were told that a new banner and flag have been ordered. Meeting adjourned with 117 members present. 4. a> REG. STWDS.. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPi^D SHIPPED TOTAL STWDS. .SHIPPED ENG. 4 100 7 70 14 265 25 ,231 19 28 47 114 36 28 10 7 ' 7 3 24 383 91 124 74 30 79 • 8 10. 60 263. 86 75 (NO FIGURES AVAILABLE) 26 65 20 2015 13 74 11 46 138 30 34 155 379 93 101 25^ 93 43 28 18 75 41 39 11 42 12 6 24 ' 9 28 149 31 38 12 64 33 92 343 102 118 30 526 517 472 1,615 by registered voters in the mem­ bership. Meeting adjourned with 250 members present. 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, C. McKee, 23319: Recording Sec­ retary, A. Michelet,. . 211.84>; Read­ ing. Clerk, R. W; Pohle, 46836. Motion carried to accept min­ utes of meetings held in. other ports. Agent reported that he was happy to see the member­ ship taking active interest in op­ eration of meeting. Agent re­ ported on. ship arrivals expected in coming two weekr period. Ships due in from foreign and intercoastal runs, also a couple due in from the shipyards where they have been undergoing reconver-sion. In summing up. Agent re­ ported that sizeable number of men in port from out of town will be depleted: greatly during coming period of expected good shipping. Motion carried to sup­ port the Secretary-Treasurer in his fight against weedhounds and disrupters in the Union. Angel Pedrosa and William Bishop took the Union Oath of Obligation." New Business: Motion by Schroader, 50821, that port concur in the New York New Business concerning the pibp^sed welfare plan, and urge officials to exert all pressure possible to bring plan into action. One minute of BALTIMORE—Chai?man. Wil­ liam Reniz. 28445; Recording Secretary, G. A. Masterson. 20299; Reading Clerk, Fi A. Slansbury. 4883. H. Bullock, B. Amsberfy, Mar­ ion, Luksa, N. Bradfrod and J. H. Motion carried that Philadel­ phia nonrconcur with the part of Galveston New Business pertainr ing to March of Dimes, inasmuch as all ports have already taken up: collections for this charity; however, if the $50 donated has Clark took the Union Oath of already been turned over to or­ Obligation. Trial Committee ganization,. then Philadelphia elected to hear charges against goes on record as censuring port two Brothers. Motion carried to of Galveston. Minute^s of other non-concur with that part of the Branch meetings accepted and Puerto Rico New Business con­ filed. Resolution on transporta­ cerning the Transportation Rule. tion, accepted. Secretary-Treas­ Other ports' minutes accepted. urer's report accepted with a Agent Rentz reported having vote of thanks. Francis Domo- contacted all local unions to gain ski, Gerald Stilley and Robert their support in fighting the Hoff­ Kendnooski took the Oath of man move. Agent introduced to Obligation. Meeting adjourned the membership the two newly with 180 members present. elected Patrolmen: Leon Johnson and Bennie Gonzalez. One min­ SAVANNAH — Chairman. J. ute of silence observed for silence for lost Brothers. Meeting Meeting adjourned with 134<. members Drawdy. 28523; Recording Secre­ Brothers lost at sea. present. tary, R.' F. Ransome. 50920; Read­ adjourned with 205 members present. 4 4 4 ing Clerk. James Sellers. 38401. MOBILE:—Chairman, O; Stev­ 4 4 4* ; Agent gave round-up report on NORFOLK — Chairman.: Ben ens, 115; Recording Secretary, J. activity in port. Also reported Rees.. 95r Recording Secretary. Carroll^ 14r> Readuig Clerk. that paint has been secured for Bullock. 4747; Reading Cle;ck, Harold. J. Fischer, 59.redecorating HalL Minutes of Boyles. 34587. meetings held in other ports read Motion carried to accept min­ and. accepted. Motion carried to Minutes of other Branch min­ utes of Branch meetings held in utes read, accepted and filed. other ports. Agent Tanner re­ Communications: Several letters ported on progress of tugboat from Senators and Congressmen negotiations and explained that in reply to telegrams. sent by only item holding up contract members of Branch read. Head­ signing was question of overtime. quarters report on transportation Agent also reported that Union's accept report from Headquarters read and accepted. Agent re­ waiving of coal as penalty cargo on performers, Hoffman Plan ported that shipping has picked has resultedk.:4n several cargoes fight, convention delegates, fi­ up somewhat and prospects ap­ of coal being loaded in Mobile. nance , committee. Headquarters pear a little brighter. He re­ Agent further reported that report on Transportation Rule ac­ ported on organizing drive and Waterman is taking a Victory out cepted. . Names- of Brothers re­ Hoffman beef and asked mem­ of the. boneyard to be put in the questing to be excused read and bership participation in handling Pan Atlantic trade. Secretaryreferred to Dispatcher. One min­ each matter. New Business: Mo­ Treasurer's report accepted. Mo-, ti... ute ' of silence observed for tion carried that individual mem-, tion carried that a. standing vote Brothers lost at sea. Richard F. hers continue to send telegrams, of thanks be given, the SecretaryRansome took the Union Oath of and letters to their Congressmen Treasurer for the splendid job he Obligation. ' Motion by Frinks, in protest to the Hoffman move. has done in behalf of the Union G-60, that Savannah Branch con­ Fifty telegrams were dispatched at all times. Motion carried to tribute $25 to- March of Dimes. to Washington from the meeting send a floral spray , to the funeral 444 401 1,317 of Brother- Bosarge who died iri the Mobile Marine Hospital. Meeting adjourned with 532 members present. 4 4 4 GALVESTON —Chairman, W. Brighlwell. 7279; Recording Sec­ retary, Jeff Morrison, 34213;J Reading Clerk. Keith Alsop. 7311. Minutes of meeting^ held in, other ports read and accepted. Agent reported that beach is clearest it has been of men in a long while. Cities Service- ships hitting port have kept officials busy making contact with the crews. Charges against two Brothers read and referred to Trial Committee. George Denom took the Union Oath of Obliga­ tion. One rhinute of silence ob­ served for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: Discussion held on welfare plan,, everyone speaking in its favor. Meeting adjourned with 61 members present. 4*^ 4 4 TAMPA—Chairmen, R. White. 57; Recording Secretary. L. White, 2716; Reading Clerk. C. Starling. 8920. Minutes of all Branch meetings in outports accepted, except those of Puerto Rico which were referred to Headquarters. Trial committee elected, to hear charges pending.. Good and Wel­ fare: Discussion - concerning the Hall, shipping and the ways and means of keeping'the Hall ship­ shape. Newly-elected Agent, Ray White, reported that shipping has been slow but the regular run ships have helped to keep ship­ ping moving along. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned with 63 members present. makes shipping appear to have slackened. Many SIU ships were held" up because of the fog, sev­ eral of them damaged", through collisions and running aground. Agent urged' members to con­ tinue to bombard their, Congress­ men with wires protesting the Hoffman move.- Communication from Headquarters on Transpor­ tation ballot read and accepted. Eight Brothers received the Union Oath of Obligation. One minute of silence _ observed for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: Discussion on trans­ portation, weedhounds and per­ formers. Meeting adjourned with 340 members present. 4 4 4 SAN JUAN — Chairman. H. Nelson, 7018; Recording Secre­ tary, H. Spurlock. 11101; Reading Clerk. T. Banning,- 3038; / Motion carried' accept min'utes of other Branch meetings. Motion by Colls, 21085, that permitmen who wish to leave meet­ ing may do so to provide seats for bookmen. Motion carried. Agent Colls reported on arrival of MV Ponce and the settlement of minor beefs aboard. He also reviewed SIU policy on treat­ ment of drunks and performers. Headquarters report on Trans­ portation ballot approved. Three Brothers took the Union Oath of Obligation. . Motion by T. Bann- " ing, 3038, carried, that foremen for hold cleaning jobs on shoregangs be dispatched from SIU Hall. Motion by H. Nelson, 7016, carried, that men working shoregangs be required to wait until morning following comple­ tion of work before re-register­ ing. Motion by M. Cotty, 22559, carried, that a carpenter be en­ gaged at union wages to enlarge the baggage room. Meeting ad­ journed with 82 members pres­ ent. 44 4 NEW YORK—Chairman, Lindsey Williams. 21550;. Recording Secretary. Freddie Stewart. 4935; Reading Clerk. Robert Matthews, 164. Motion carried to non-concur with that part of the Tampa minutes where they go on rec­ ord to suspend a member with­ out proper notification as per co^istitution. Motion carried to non-concur with that part of the San Juan minutei^ pertaining to the inclusion of San Juan in south of Hatteras ports under' provisions of transportation rule. Minutes of other Branch meet­ NEW ORLEANS^ Chairman, ings accepted and filed. New jamea Tucker, 2209; Recording Secretary, Henry Gerdes, 23382; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens, 76. Charges against four Brothers read and referred to Trial Com­ mittee elected from the floor. Motion carried to accept minutes of meetings held in outports, ex­ cept Puerto Rico New Business, which is to be referred to Head­ quarters. Agent Sheppard re­ ported port affairs as being in good'shape. Agent reported that shipping has- remained good,, but l£i:ge number of men registering Business: Motion by DeVito that the New Orleans Agent contact the owner of the French Casino Cafe to learn Whether or, not men shipped to tugs recently purchased by him are Union men. Motion by Hall that start­ ing Monday the Hall be kept open at night so members can make full use- of _ the television set, ' �Ftiday, FebmiBfr 18; 1949 T HE S E AF A,R E RS Page.-Elevea LOG NLRB Expected To Set Early Date For Voting Cities Service Fieet SIU VOLUNTEERS ACTIVE IN FIGHT ON HOFFMAN PLAN (Continued from Page 1) declared that the company didn' feel that it would be fair to hold the election until a 10-year old US Circuit Court w«t ordering Cities Service to allow NMU or ganizers aboard CS ships was dismissed. In making this move, the com­ pany lawyer completely ignored the fact that the NMU two weeks ago informed the NLRB by tele­ gram that it "had withdrawn its interest" in the Cities Service Oil Company case. REPLIED TO NLRB As Ihe bailie lo save Ihe jobs of Ihousands of American seamen nears Ihe climax, Ihe Union is pressing hard for passage of Ihe Bland-Magnuson bill, now undex consideralion by Ihe House Merchanl Marine Commillee. In above pholo ara some of Ihe many Seafarers al Headquarters who have been lending a hand in the detail work of the campaign. Front- row (left to right): Charles Mehli^ Martin Brown, John Marotti, Raymond Capezzuto and Carl Borealino. Rear: Cavain James, an unidentified volunteer, Angelo Papa, Charles Sex­ ton, Milton Williams, Ed Saul, Jim Barrett and Cy Legrae. Volunteers have been sending out copies of the SEAFARERS LOG and special bulletins containing last-minute developments to the hundreds of unions whose members have joined in the fight to. keep the American merchant fleet from being scuttled. SIU HULLS PERSONALS SIU, A&G District WILLIAM KENNAY Your father is anxious that BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. you write him. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 4. 4. BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 RUDY KIENAST Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Write Frank Bose at SIU Hall, GALVESTON 308«/»—23rd St. 51 Beaver Street, New York. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 4. 4. 4. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. MANUEL NOVO Cal. Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Communicate with Daniel ViaNEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 monte at 135 W. 72nd Street,NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. New York. ^ Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 4" 4< 4" NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. DAN McNULTY Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Contact Mrs. Shirley Wessel, PHILADELPHIA; ..614-16 No. 13th St. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Seamen's Church Institute, 25 SA.N FRANCISCO 85 Third St. South Street, New York, Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 t 4. SAN JUAN, P.R....252 Ponce de Leon MARINO GONZALEZ Sal. Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Get in touch; with Draft Board SAVANNAH. . ...2 Abercorn St. No. 64, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 TACOMA ...TT 1519 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. H. Hall,'Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/, Avalon Blvd. . Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St.,' N.V.C. HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian CHARLES VW.\uRKE Mrs. Maybelle Hayman, 2207 Lee Street, South Norfolk, Vir­ ginia, asks to hear from you. 4. 4. 4. JOHN W. ALTSTATT Contact, Miss Weinstein, De­ partment of Welfare, 201 Adams Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. ft a> 4. • A former Seafarer,, Pvt. Gor­ don L. Eyers, asks his friends to write him at Co. D, 10th Inf. Regt., 5th Inf. Div., Fort Jack­ son, South Carolina. ft ft ft DAVID FLOCKHART Your mother is very anxious to hear from you. ft ft ft JAMES W. DAROUSE Your wife is worried about you and asks that you write. Attention M^bers! All applications for imemployment insurance in New York City .must be made through the offices at 165 Joralemon- SIM Brooklyn (Third Floor), instead of theDistrict offices, as formerly. The NMU, -as the company lawyer must have known, sent •this telegram in response to query from the NLRB. More­ over, the NMU also advised the SIU by letter of its withdrawal from the Cities Service ships and this news was published in the LOG of February 4, 1949. At this point in the Wednesday hearing, the NLRB informed the four company representatives present that it intended to con­ duct the election and asked if the company would cooperate. Backed into a corner, the com­ pany lawyer said that he and his three colleagues Could not reply until they had consulted their directors.. They could have an answer by Thursday morning, they said. COMPANY RENEGES On Thursday morning, SIU representatives entered" the meet­ ing expecting that the company, having read the handwriting on the wall, would be ready to as­ sist in setting up election me­ chanics. And-the company was, the company lawyer declared, provided certain conditions were met. He. then went on to list the four following conditions: 1) That there be no voting be­ fore February 23. 2) That there be no voting on Saturdays, Sundays and. holidays. 3) That voting on the SS Gov­ ernment Camp, now running foreign, be cqnducted by an Am- Alien Seamen Waiver Expires On March 1 On March 1, the waiver of the sail on ships operating in the provision in the Merchant Marine coastwise trade under the same Act of 1936 regulating the. num­ 25 percent regulation. SUP ber of aliens aboard US subsi­ Under terms of the Merchant HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. dized vessels expires. Marine Act of 1936, companies Phone 5-8777 At that time the original pro­ receiving government subsidies PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. vision-of the Act will become were required to abide by sev­ Beacon 4336 operative, and all American ships eral regulations established by RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 receiving subsidies will be re­ the Maritime Commission. Among these was the one re­ SAN FRANCISCO ...59 Clay St. quired to carry crews composed Douglas 2-8363 100 percent of US citizens, ex­ quiring that licensed personnel SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. cept in the Stewards Depart­ aboard these ships be members Main 0290 ment where 10 percent may be of the US, Naval Reserve and WILMINGTON, 440 Avalon Blvd. aliens. that unlicensed crewmen be ci­ Terminal 4-3131 In the SIU, the number of tizens, except for 4he 10 percent ships affected by the expiration of aliens allowed in the Stew­ Canadian District of the waiver is small, since ards Department. MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square comparatively few of the Un­ SIU WANTS EXTENSION Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 ion's contracted vessels are sub­ PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St^ sidized. Most are privately own­ The SIU is pushing for ex­ Phone North 1229 tension of the waiver beyond the ed and are not subsidized. On PORT COLBORNE. 103 Durham St. March 1 expiration date. How­ these unsubsidized ships, aliens Phone: 5591 TORONTO lllA Jarvis Street may still constitute 25 percent ever, the most effective way in Elgin 5719 of the crews. which aliens may avoid the sail­ VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughton St. ing restrictions of the Merchant SAIL COASTWISE ^ Empire 4531In addition, aliens who have Marine Act is by following the VANCOUVERv....... S6& Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 followed the Union's advice and advice repeatedly given by the have obtained visas may also Union which is that they take immediate steps to obtain visas and eventual citizenship. In order to protect the ship­ ping opportunities and job rights of those aliens now holding membership, the Union has for some time refrained from taking new alien members into the or­ ganization. A bill presented by Represen­ tative Bland (D., Va.) known as HJ-Res. 92, to extend alien seamen waivers and ship chart­ ers is now before the lower House. Several companion bills have also been offered in both houses of Congress which would aid the naturalization of seamen with war service. On the basis of past experi­ ence, however, seamen cannot entertain much hope for passage of these measures. Since the end of the war each session of Con­ gress has seen the introduction of similar bills, but all have died in committee or failed to get favorable action on the floor. trican consul, probably in a South American port. 4) That all voting be conducted from Baltimore to Boston inclu­ sive, meaning that no voting be done in Gulf ports. SINISTER SCHEME The NLRB flatly refused the first two conditions, which to­ gether constituted one more Cit­ ies Service attempt to get proUnion men fired before the vot­ ing begins. However, all parties agreed that the Government Camp could be voted abroad under con­ sular supervision, provided the State Department approved. Decision on the company's re­ quest to limit the voting area to the Boston-Baltimore range was reserved, and the NLRB wilf probably rule on this point when it orders balloting to start. The meeting adjourned with­ out a promise of cooperation by the company officials, whom SIU representatives described as "arrogant in their manner." The conduct of the company spokesmen was in line with their behavior throughout the two All men who have been fired from Cities Service ships for union activity or because they are SIU mem­ bers should immediately re­ port in person, or write to Lindsey Williams, Director of Organization. SIU. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4, N.Y. years and four months the Unon has spent organizing the Cities Service ships, the SIU representatives added. The vessels to be voted are the Royal Oak, Government Camp, Fort Hoskins, Salem Mar­ itime, Bents Fort, Bradford Isand. Winter Hill, Archers Hope and Lone Jack. RECENTLY ACQUIRED All ^ these ships, with the ex­ ception of the Lone Jack, were • acquired by the company after, the collective bargaining election f tield in the Cities Service fleet ; ast winter, when the SIU was certified as agent for the crews: of seven company ships. Cities ; Service men voting in that elec­ tion chose the SIU by an 83 per­ cent majority. The Lone Jack was to have been voted but ar­ rived in port too late to make the deadline set by the NLRB. When the SIU called for a con­ tract covering the entire Cities Service fleet, the NLRB, revers­ ing precedent, held that the eight ships not voted would have to be polled in a second election in order to qualify the crews for Union, representation. The men on the nine ships will vote "Yes" or "No" in answer to the question: "Do You Wish To Be Represented by the Sea­ farers International Union, At­ lantic and Gulf District, AFL, for the Purposes of CoUective Bargaining?" The thoroughly discredited company controlled CTMA, the puppet organization, conceived by the cornpany lawyer and which has been masquerading as a "union," will not appear on the ballot. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS Friday. February 18..^ LOG • ......::..^?,v.-^-I • ''Y- •—U.-- .•"-•'r7-',M ' •-• . 'i 'V^-r : , -.• . •• • ;;. ''P; • >.-, ' •• --...• - 1; .••; .'Yr Vr- ••:•;•"- VDU V0UI2SELV«S Wia AAAIf -ME PINAL DECISION 1 *««or if? I V o? '•ffd .Vv'- '. . r"' * ^' "' w , -A , 0,".' •- • — '*»Oca '/ •''•>:' ^ i'V-i.- li.. 1WFA/Vt>lP/ VOTING B66INS MAR.1 AND BAIDS APRIt 30-Hi. i.: ^ •fer VOTE AS YOU PLfASe.. I.: Ti '"^ot: ' ' '• ' i* � 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 18, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 7 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CITIES SERVICE STALL FAILS;NLRB TO SET ELECTION DATE COMMITTEE ASKS EIGHT DELEGATES TO CONVENTION GREEN DEMANDS FULL REPEAL OF SLAVE-LABOR ACT SIU RALLIES NATION-WIDE SUPPORT FOR BLAND BILL MORE WELFARE PLANS-AND HOW THEY WORK FILE CLAIMS FOR JOBLESS PAY WITHOUT DELAY SIU SUPPORTS TEACHERS' DRIVE FOR RAISES MOBILE LABOR RALLIES BEHIND SIU IN SUPPORT OF BLAND BILL PORT SAVANNAH MARKS WEEK OF GOOD SHIPPING MEMBERS URGED TO WRITE FAMILIES PHILLY WALKS ON ACHING FEET BOSTON PRAISES ISTHMIAN CREW FOREIGN SHIPS CROWD WEST COAST SEAFARERS RALLIES SUPPORT FOR BLAND BILL SIU BASEBALLERS CLEAN SWEEP TILTS HELD IN AFRICA AND INDIAN PORTS TRENT MAN KILLED IN BEIRA NLRB EXPECTED TO SET EARLY DATE FOR VOTING CITIES SERVICE FLEET ALIEN SEAMEN WAIVER EXPIRES ON MARCH 1 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/18/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 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 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/615ad4ac37371b03601b4d738c738790.PDF 96b205a2278f312261ea3af49f1d94dd PDF Text Text CITIES SERVICE MOVE TO HALT ELECTION IS BLOCKED BY NLRB Company Sneak Injunction Is Modified By Court Order; Six Crews Aiready Poiied NEW YORK, Feb. 24—A sneak injunction ob­ Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA tained by Cities Service to halt polling of the com­ pany's nine uncertified ships was modified this No. 8 NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25. 1949 VOL. XI morning by Federal Judge Henry Goddard, when the writ was protested by counsel for the National Labor Relations Board. ^ Six ships had already been voted when Judge Goddard issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday, February 22, on the petition of the Cities Service attorney, who pleaded that the com­ There's one thing about Cities deal of time as they were de­ menced more than two years of pany had not received sufficient notice of the Service: It never changes. At bated and company officials must legal flin;i-fiammery and skull­ election to delegate observers. The writ was directed duggery. have been delighted. C5 Used [very Trisk In The Book To Deny Men SlU Representation least it hasn't changed in the last three years. How the cpmpany will be after it gets under SIU contract may be another story. The voting in the collective bargaining election now being held for CS crews is another climax in the long campaign that Cities Service seamen have con­ ducted to win a yoice in set­ ting their own wages and condi­ tions. That campaign has been marked by continual legal stall­ ing by the company, whose lawyer has tjpied the same tricks time and again. Just before the present voting was ordered last week, the com­ pany came up with the NMU as a dodge. CS couldn't possibly al­ low the crews to be voted, the lawyer said, because of the NMU. He must have known full well that the NMU had officially withdrawn any interest it might have retained in Cities Service in answer to a query from the National Labor Relations Board. NO SURPRISE ' Nevertheless, the CS lawyer maintained that the ships could not be voted until a federal court withdrew a 10-year old writ ordering Cities Service to allow NMU officials aboard. Re­ jecting this stall, the NLRB went right on with the election "as is related elsewhere in this issue. However, the SIU organizers were not surprised by the com­ pany's tactic, nor by its refusal this week to cooperate in any way in the nine remaining ships. The organizers had been wrestl­ ing with Cities Service too long to be surprised by anything. Go back to the fall of 1946. On October 28 6f that year, the SIU addressed a letter to the Cities/' Service Oil Company's Marin§ ' Division, pointing out that the Union was the author­ ized representative of .a majority of the crews on CS tankers and requesting recognition. This' letter came at the end of a vigorous three-month or­ ganizing drive. The Cities Serv­ ice company was not the only body that 'could gum up the Works, however. The first stall Was provided by the NMU to the company's probable joy. ' The NMU jumped into the pic­ ture by " filing charges of unfair labor practices against the com­ pany. These charges could only succeed in consuming a great UNORGANIZED The Cities Service fleet was unorganized when the crews first contacted the SIU. The NMU's charges were based on an elec­ tion won in 1938. The NMU never obtained a contract with the company, and several years after the election ceased aU ac­ tivity on Cities Service ships. At that time, the NMU was follow­ ing the commie line and wanted no trouble with Cities Service or any other company, a policy which the commie line then dictated. The NMU's act was in marked contrast to its complete dis­ avowal of interest in Cities Serv­ ice early this month. Cities Service took the hint, if any hint was required, and there com­ The NMU's entry stalled mat­ ters nine months. It was July 28, 1947, before the NLRB could hold a hearing on the SIU's petition. By this time, the 80th Congress had passed the TaftHartley Act, and all labor was enveloped in an unpleasant new atmosphere that hasn't exactly been cleared yet. Things went slowly. On October 20, 1947, the Board finally ordered an elec­ tion in the eight ships the com­ pany then owned, the voting to be completed within 30 days. On November 20 when the voting period ended, all but two of the ships were voted, these two be­ ing the SS French Creek and Lone Jack. {Continued on Page 11) Stay Aboard Ship All pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The company is making every effort to re­ place men with known prounion leanings. The collec­ tive bargaining election now being conducted b y the NLRB on CS ships is a step nearer the day when Cities Service seamen can throw off the yoke of company domination. Stay on the ships until the fight* is won. Boneefsmi Sound against Charles Douds, NLRB regional director. Voting was to be resumed with the polling of the Lone Jack's crew at the Atlantic Re­ fining docks in Philadelphia to­ night. In its original form, the in­ junction halted the voting of the Salem Maritime, whose crew was to have balloted in Bayonne the day the writ was granted. By virtue of Judge Goddard's ac­ tion this morning voting will continue on the remaining ships. But ballots will be impounded pending disposition of the Cities Service complaint at a hearing in Federal Court on March 4. The Salem Maritime will be voted in Corpus Christi on March 3. PoUing of the Cities Service crews began early on the morn­ ing of Feb. 20, after the NLRB had issued an election order the day before. . {Continued on Page 2) Cities Service Violates Law, SIU Charges NEW YORK, Feb. 24 — The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District took legal steps yesterday to win job reinstatement and back pay for 15 crewmen fired by the Cities Service Oil Company be­ cause of their union affiliation. Moving in behalf of the dis­ charged Cities Service seamen, the SIU filed charges with the National Labor Relation Board's regional office here, accusing the company of unfair and discrim­ inatory labor practices. In affidavits submitted to the NLRB, the Union declared that the Cities Service company was guilty of discrimination in firing the men. The charges point out that the Cities Service men were dismissed because of their af­ filiation with and activities in behalf of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, Atlantic and Gulf District. The men in whose behalf the Union has filed "the unfair labor charges are: William Sykes, Gil Vila, Frank{Continued on Page 2) �Page Two THE ^ E AF AREnS LOG fUday, Pebruanr 25, 1549 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly hy 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. HAnovet 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 Super-Government The arrogance of the Cities Service Oil Company knows no bounds! Accustomed as CS officials are to ruling their em­ ployees with an iron hand, the company in now engaged in overruling an agency of the United States government the National Labor Relations Board. In the face of an NLRB ruling that an election to determine whether or not the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, is to represent the unlicensed tankermen, the company refuses to allow the elections to be held on company ships or property, and furthermore, refuses to furnish crew lists or payroll lists. This tops off the disgraceful, performance of CS representatives when they walked out of a regional Labor Board meeting last week. From the. beginning, the company has been deter­ mined not to allow any union the fleet. In the first elec­ tion, won by the SIU by an 83 percent majority, the company did all that it could first to stall off the election, and then to harry and hinder the NLRB and the Union officials during the actual voting. In the current situation, the story is much the same. The high-priced battery of CS legal talent resorted to all sorts of legal finagling and chicanery to stall matters. And now that these methods have been brought to an end, the company has adopted an attitude of non-coopera­ tion which it hopes will further stall the election. It is obvious that CS big-wigs are of the opinion By LINDSEY WILLIAMS to have the ballots impounded. low-judge of Goddard's tried the that the Cities. Service flag should fly above the flag of Director of Organization Allowing the men to vote and same maneuver a couple of years the United States. then take action on the sealed ago, and the injunction was set By its delaying tactics the strongly anti-union com­ A federal judge in New York ballot box is the proper way to aside with a stern rebuke. It pany is trying to put off the inevitable day when the SIU has used tactics which smack of handle such cases. was termed "wholly improper." will be certified as collective bargaining ag^nt for the the county jail kangaroo courts The first ship involved, the The NLRB in Washington, fed of fifty years ago by granting unlicensed Cities Service tankermen. When that day an injunction against the NLRB Salem Maritime, by being de­ up with the turn of events and comes, the company will no longer be able to maintain its in New York which forbids the nied to vote can now depart the skullduggery of the courts, port. Possibilities are that has sent an attorViey to New - far-below-par wage scale, nor will it be allowed to con­ continuation 'of the election in from she may not be back for months, York to untangle the mess. The tinue treating seamen as cattle, to be hired and fired the Cities Service fleet. diu-ing .which time the make-up importance the NLRB attaches By out and out illegal meth­ of the crew could completely to the Cities Service-Judge God­ at a whim. dard maneuver can be seen by Now that the CS tankermen have the right to in­ ods the men of the Cities Service change. fleet have been denied the right Moves similar to the one made the fact that counsel was called dicate their choice, the company officials know that the to vote in an election which has by Judge Goddard have - been in from Washington despite the yoting will result in a crushing defeat for them, and th approval of the NLRB. tried before and have always fact that the New York NLRB for their brain child, the Citco Tanker-Men's Association The questionable legal tactics been thrown out. In fact, a fel­ has a legal staff.' {(CTMA). They remember what happened in the first employed by the Judge in grant­ election, when- more than 80 out of each hundred men ing the writ are these: Federal Judge Henry W. Godyoting, cast their ballots for the SIU. The CS tycoons also recall what happened to other dard granted an injunction from pus Christi; and the Archers (Continued from Page 1) his home on Washington's birth­ arch-enemies of unions. They also stalled, and finagfed, day, a legal holiday," this in it­ Attempts by the. NLRB to poll Hope, voted on February 22 in and dilly-dallied, but when the chips were down, the self a highly irregular step. Also, the crews aboard the ships— Lake Charles, Louisiana. Crews yoting showed that the men had chosen to enter an or­ under Sections lOE and lOF of a customary procedure—^were de­ of these ships, too, were forced ganization that is democratically controlled by the mem­ the National Labor Relations nied by the company. No facili­ to leave their ships to vote. bership; a Union, which has the financial stability to Act, Congress gave the Circuit ties were ma(te available to the An attempt to restrain the weather strikes; a Union that has the strength to protect Court of Appeals full jurisdiction NLRB for the conducting ,of the crew of the Royal Oak from to review the actions of the election, making necessitr'y the voting. was reported by crew, and represent its membership all the way down the line. NLRB. The Circuit Court is a voting of all crews outside the members who told of the ship's higher court than the Southern pier gates. officers offering them overtime District Court, of which Judge The first ship to be balloted to work all night loading stores Henry W. Goddard is a member. was the Fort Hoskins, tied up aboard. In order for the crew Moreover, the slightest inquiry at Port Socony, Staten Island, to vote it was necessary to go and to reimburse them for wages by the judge would show that New York. Men seeking to vote by launch to Philadelphia where (Continued from Page 1) lin Libby, Charles Garner, Wal­ lost from the time they were the request is-improper, as Cit­ had to leave the confines of the they voted on a pierhead. lace Milton, William Goff, Ed­ fired until the date reinstate­ ies Service had not exnausted dock and cast their ballots in Exclusive of the Salem Mari­ ward Bamberger, Eugene Cab- ment is ordered. administrative remedies. the pouring rain. A request by time, the two ships not yet rail, Donald Van Alstine, Thomas At UViion headquarters, Direct­ , Another point which the judge the NLRB representative to go voted are the Lone Jack, which Crane, Joseph Cremeans, Stanly or of Organization Lindsey Wil­ should have considered is the aboard the ship was denied by arrived February 24 at Petty's Vitcavich, Eugene Ceccato, Ches­ liams declared, '.'The SIU will fact that relief asked by Cities the Port Engineer. Island, and the Government ter Gawrych and Benjamin Taf- see this thing through to the Service would not maintain the The other ships voted to date Camp, due to arrive in Monte­ finish. These men were exercis­ status quo and the election are: Winter Hill, Bents Fort, video, Uruguay, around March lewitz. If the Union is successful in ing a legally guaranteed right to could not possibly prejudice the both voted on February 21 in 1. The Government Camp is ex­ proving its charges against join a Union of their own. choos­ employer. the Boston area; the Royal Oak, pected to vote by mail ballot Cities Service—and it is confi­ ing. It's time Cities Service The company would not be Voted February 21 at Petty's Is­ in that port under the super­ dent it will— the company will learned it doesn't make the laws hurt by allowing the men to land, New Jersey; The Bradford vision of the United States Con­ Jje forced to reinstate the men I of this nation." vote as it could go into court Island, voted February 22 in Cor­ sul. Says CS Injunction Violated Law CS Sneak himethn Is Blocked SIU Charges 'Unfair Practices' �rridaiT' FebtMOt >049 TH1E S E AP ARERS LOG Alien Waiver Is Extended July 1 Page Thria Expect Bland Bill To Be Out By March t Congress has extended the waiver on alien seamen until July 1, thus continuing in. ef­ fect for anothet four months the present quotas for aliens «, on American flag ships. The current waiver would have ex­ pired on March 1, The bill extending the alien seamen waiver also . continued the authority of the Maritime Commission to sell, charter and Operate ships through June 30. The time extension measure was adopted by the Senate on Thursday and sent the following day to the House of Represen­ tatives, where it was approved immediately. EASES FEARS This development should put at rest the fears of those alien ' members who for the past few weeks have been deluging the SIU Special Services Department with inquiries as to their status. Under terms'of the legislation adopted last week, alien sea­ men may still sail aboard ships under the American flag, as heretofore. Despite the additional breath­ ing spell provided in the waiver extension, the SIU strongly re­ peats its advice that alien mem^ bers take immediate steps to obtain visas and eventual citi­ zenship. This is the only sure way, the Union pointed out, in which alien member?^ may avoid the sailing restrictions of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936, which would become operative if the waiver is ever allowed to lapse. Meanwhile, the SIU is taking Steps to win further extension of the alien seamen waiver be­ fore the new deadline date of July 1 rolls around. Men How In The Marme Hespitnk BOSTON MARINE HOSP. J. E. GALLANT C. S. GALLANT VIC MILLAZZE F. ALASAVICH H. E. HANCOCK M. WILLIS W.'GIRARDEAN B. RITSON L. GORDON (City Hospital) » » SAVANNAH HOSPITAL A. C. McALPIN L. C. COLE L. HODGES STANLEY KASMIRSKI X ^ MOBILE HOSPITAL P. M. VANDEREIK K. G. HULLER EUGENE LEARY WILLIAM J. SULLIVAN NICHOLAS BOSANYI ERLINE SMITH •J. L. BUCKELEW P. CARDONA TIM BURKE LESTER LORD STATEN ISLANO HOSPITAL M. DORPMANS M. j. LtJCAS J. MASONSGJONG J. HOPkiisrs A. j. CAMERA J. RODRIGUEZ O. O. MILLAN J. C. SHELDON F.STOKES J. P. WETZLER G. STEPANCHUK J. REYES J. GRAN6AARD K. JENSEN P. HUSBBY A. REIBUS G. AMELINk Latest word from Washington concerning the Bland bill, which would guarantee that at least 50 percent of all ECA cargoes would be shipped on American ships, is that the Executive Committee of the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries will do its best to report the bill out to'the floor by March 1. Individual seamen and ship's crews are urged to continue bom­ barding Representatives and Sen- Referendum Vote Balloting on the referen­ dum to determine the type of transportation rule desir­ ed by the membership begins on March 1 in all Atlantic and Gulf District ports. The voting period^will con­ tinue for 60 days. All mem­ bers are urged to express their choice of a transporta­ tion rule by casting their ballots as soon as possible. PARTICIPANTS IN PINOCHLE TOURNEY ators with letters, telegrams and petitions, urging them to save ; the American merchan marine by passing the Bland bill. Support from other unions has snowballed since the SIU first imdertook the fight against EGA administrator Hoffman's crippl­ ing plans. In the past week the following unions have written to "Washington legislators, re­ questing that the Bland bill be passed without amendments: International Union of Operat­ ing Engineers, Locals 463 and 463A Galveston Labor Council Chauffeur's Union, Local 456 International Hodcarriers, Building and Common Laborers Union, Local 91 Bakery and Confectionery Workers, Local 426 Italian Cloak, Suit and Reefer Makers Union, ILGWU, Local 48. American Federation of Rub­ ber Workers, Local 20499 Dressmakers Local 22, ILGWU American Federation of Grain Millers, Local 554 Wood, Wire and Metal Lath­ ers International Union Retail Clerks International As-..r sociation Allied Printing Trades Coun­ cil of New York City ... According to the Committee on Merchant Marine and" Fish­ eries, no more witnesses will be called, but when specific infor­ mation is needed, advisory per­ sonnel will be called' to testify. The SIU, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict, has volunteered to be of assistance to the Committee. The committee received the bill late in January after it had been drafted by Representative Schuyler Otis Bland of Vir- On The Air Rule Relaxed, Robin To Resume African Trade The position of the SIU in regard to the Bland-Magnuson bill, which would make it mandatory that at least 50 percent of the ECA cargoes be carried .on Am­ erican bottoms, will be aired on Tuesday evening, 9 to 9:30 PM, over New York's radio station WEVD, 1330 on the dial. This program is directed by Joseph Tuvim, an official of the International Ladies' / Garment Workers Union. Giving the point of view of the SIU will be Seafarers A1 Bernstein and Bill Hender­ son. Members of the SIU, and LOG readers in the New York City area, are urged to listen to this important program and to request their friends to do likewise. Card and checker enthusiasts were matching skills and wits in the New York Hall's rec­ The three months old restric­ reation room recently in tournaments staged to select champions in both pastimes. In above tions against American flag ship­ photo one of the preliminary pinochle contests gets under way, with the customary group of ping, made by the Government kibitzers standing by to lend atmosphere. Other prelims were in progress at tables through­ of the Union of South Africa, out the recreation room. Ten checker games were conducted simultaneously. have been partially relaxed. Hard hit by the initial ruling, SIUcontracted Robin Line is ex­ pected to reinstate its weekly sailings to South African ports. The company had been forced to cut its sailings by better than one-half. Robin Line officials have stat­ NEW YORK — The campaign ers have been leaving for better be provided free, are no longer ed that the change in import of the New York Teachers Guild, paying jobs in industry, and re­ distributed to students and, as a controls by the South African American Federation of Teach­ placements are not readily avail­ consequence, many of the poorer country will be straightened out ers, for a $1,200 wage increase, able. children are forced to do without. by July 1. plus an appropriation of $100,In professional ranks, doctors, The Teachers Guild is also cam­ The cause of difficulties to 000,000 to build badly needed lawyers, engineers, dentists, etc., paigning to have school supplies American shipping outfits came school buildings, gathered mo­ all earn more than teachers and, given out, not sold, to the stu­ when the South African govern­ mentum this week as members of in general, plumbers, carpenters dents. ment forced importers to de­ the Seafarers assisted the Teach­ and electricians, average more Pressure is being brought to duct freight and insurance ers in distributing literature at per year than the men and wo­ bear on New York State legisla­ ginia, committee chairman, and charges from their exchange quo­ street-corner meetings in vari­ men who make teaching their tor to enact the laws to increase introduced on the floor of the House. An identical bill was in­ tas if their goods were carried ous parts of the city. teachers salaries and appropri­ troduced into the Senate by Sen­ career. by non-sterling vessels. ate enough money to build new ator Warren G. Magnuson of Volunteers from the Union BUILDINGS NEEDED As a consequence, American gave, out thousands of leaflets, As far as the schools are con­ schools, and it is in this connec­ Washington state. companies have been virtually explaining the Teachers' stand, cerned, many of the buildings tion that the help of the "SlU The bill is the answer to ECA driven from the trade because and also helped the Guild by in use today were already old at was requested. they would not accept either speaking at street-corner rallies. the turn of the century. The Last week the Union sent a Administrator Paul G. Hoffman's Sterling or South African pounds. That the teachers are badly in $100,000,000 which the Teachers telegram to Governor Dewey and 'proposal, announced December 3, The relaxation of the rule will need of a wage increase is well Guild' is asking to be appropri­ prominent New York State law­ to reduce the participation oi allow, effective April 1, freight known. Most teachers hold out­ ated is not out of line, and will makers, urging them to appro­ American ships in the transpor­ and insurance charges to be de­ side jobs so that they can bal­ just about provide "enough funds priate "one hundred million dol­ tation of Marshall Plan bulk car­ ducted from the exchange quo­ ance the budget, and some teach- to build the bare minimum of lars for new school buildings and goes. Effect of the Hoffman pro­ tas of its importers irrespective efs hold two extra jobs. schools needed in New York one hundred million dollars to posal would be to drive the Am­ of the currency in which charges' Because salaries are so low, City and ul)state. maintain standards of the teach­ erican flag from the high seas, the SIU immediately pretested. are paid. qualified and experienced teach-" School supplies, which used to ing profession." Seafarers Gives Aid To Teachers Guiid in Campaign For Higher Pay, MoreSchoois �Friday, February 25. 1949 THE S E AFARERS LO G Page Four Good Shipping Period Ciears Frisco Of Avaiiable Manpower Tug, Shoregang [him Wretkers Are Waned Jobs Big Help To Port Mobile The SIU ii on record ihat charges will be placed against men guilty of being the following: PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, etc» for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship or in the vicinity of an SIU HalL GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the safety of th^ shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a drunken condition. .Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-ofi or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafeurers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irrespoDsibles. In any occupation there is a small group of foulbaUs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. By FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping be planning to come out here, is very, very good on this coast. They should be sure they have The three new ships that were a few bucks to sustain themcrewed in the past two-week selves while waiting for a job. period have practically exhaust- ^he last group of men who ed our supply of manpower. came here hitchhiked their way We are scheduled to ship three Qygj.^ grabbed a freight or made more full, crews in the coming some such way. They were two weeks^ and we're really go­ flat broke when they got here ing to have to step fast to get and consequently were a severe the men. drain on the piecards. The only ones having any trouble at all shipping from here Everything has been going ^e the alien seamen. In order out and nothing has been com­ to make things as fair as pos­ ing in. There hasn't been a pay­ sible for our alien Brothers, we off on this coast in more than have taken to rotating the de­ a month. partmental rank so that every­ Outside of an occasional visit one has a chance for a job. that we make to in-transit ships our job has been princip­ WORKING OUT ally crewing up ships. However, In conformity with this policy this life of ease is evidently the last ship, the Choctaw, was coming to an abrupt halt be­ shipped Steward, Deck and En­ cause, starting next week, ships gine. The Chickasaw will take will be rowing in for payoffs reg­ a crew Monday and it will be ularly. shipped in this order; Deck, En­ gine and Steward. The Winthrop Marvin, due to 'take a full crew the following week, will be ship­ ped Engine, Steward and Deck. Every member making a This policy was arrived at donation to the Union for after a full discussion by the By JOE ALGINA any purpose should receive membership here and it is work­ an official receipt bearing ing very well indeed. NEW YORK—It was another tory, and Bessemer Victory sign­ the amount of the contribu­ Everyone of the more than slow week for shipping here. ed on again and cleared port 200 permitmen, who came from The bottom hasn't fallen out of along with the following sign- tion and the purpose for which it was made. the other coasts in response to port activity as far as this Un­ ons, holdovers from last week: our appeal for help to man ships, ion is concerned; however, there's If a Union official to whom have since found berths, and we no doubt that, we've taken a Meredith Victory, Anniston contribution is given does City, Isthmian; Coral Sea, Coral not make out a receipt for now find ourselves back in the set-back. Sea Steamship Company, and the money, the matter should same old pickle. Making predictions about the Azalea City, Waterman. immediately be referred to CAUTION future shipping in this port is Although the drop in shipping Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ However, we want to caution useless. We may have slight up­ has lessened the work of the surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, any of the Brothers who might swings, but overall the tempo Patrolmen in contacting ships, New York 4, N. Y. will probably continue at a pace they're still kept plenty busy do­ In advising the Secretarysomewhat reduced from what it ing work in the records depart­ Treasurer of such transac­ was six months or a year ago. ment. tions, members should state The foreign outfits have es­ There is a lot of work to be the name of the official and tablished themselves in the post­ done to keep the Union records the port where the money war trade and American com­ straight and the Patrolmen hand­ was tendered. panies are reducing their opera­ By JIMMY 'DRAWDY le a great deal of it. c. tions. Just to what extent Am­ SAVANNAH—Visits by three erican shipping will suffer it's ships kept this port busy during hard to say, but the rosy days the past week. We handled the "of- wide open shipping lay be­ Nathaniel B. Palmer, Algonquin hind us. Victory and the Steel Traveler. Robin Line, according to re­ On the Palmer, which touched ports, is straightening out its us in-transit, we put ten men troubles in South Africa and will By SAL COLLS aboard and settled the crew's put all of its ships back -in that Here's a tale that's making the beefs, which were few, thanks trade by mid-summer. In the SAN JUAN—^Any Seafarer in to a fine Skipper aboard who co­ meantime, Robin ships will be this port who wanted to work round here: operated all down the line with engaged in the grain trade, run­ had no trouble being satisfied An Oiler, who had been mak­ the SIU. In case you may ship ning from the Gulf to Europe. last week. The opportunities ing heavy weather of it and had were certainly here. Besides the been on a glorious bender for a under him someday, his name is Victor Diaz. 23 men shipped as replacements, WEEK'S WORK a goodly number were sent out The major beef on the Palmer concerned the Chief Cook, He This week's payoffs were: on shoregang work. claimed that a Steward had no Steel Traveler, Santa ClarA Vic­ The vessels taking the replace­ Jjusiness in the galley and he tory, Steel Director, Isthmian; ments were the! Wild Ranger, Al­ . would not ship on a vessel where Emilia and Beatrice, Bull; Sea- coa, and the following Bull Line the Steward entered the galley. train Havana; Wanda, Epiphany; Line ships: Kathryn, Monroe, Well, we tried to explain to Bessemer Victory, Waterman. Dorothy, Beatrice, Carolyn and himrthe set-up but he persisted The Emilia, Beatrice, Seatrain Marina. Things were going in his viewpoint, so we had to Havana, Wanda, Santa Clara Vic- evenly aboard these ships and replace him. the beefs were of the usual The Algonquin Victory was an run. unexpected surprise, coming in NEW PACT out of nowhere to payoff here. Anyone who worked for She helped out to the extent of The membership in San Juan taking ten men aboard before Calmar Steamship Company are vitally interested right now she cleared out again. between the years of 1942 in getting a new contract and week or so, was finally shipped CLEANEST SEEN and 1947 is urged to write wage increase from the Bull on the Monarch of the Seas. He The Traveler, in-transit, rates to or see Mr. Henry Simon- Line for the shoregang work. was leaving the Hall with his white shipping card clutched a good word. She was the clean­ son, Room 1304—25 Broad­ The scale paid here varies from happily in his hand. that in New York. est ship I've seen since taking • way, New York City. On the labor front, all seems "Hey," someone called after over in this port. The Bosun, There are :..any thousands to be briefly quiet on the island him, "where are you going so George Everett, aided by Big of dollars in back pay due of Puerto Rico—at this moment, fast?" Boy Wagner, led a heads-up these members lying in the at least. "Where the hell do you think gang of men. We put one man company office that have I'm going? To the ship, of aboard the Traveler. He got him­ Some of the oldtimers i« port never been claimed. Unless course!" he replied. self a clean ship and a good right now are "Tommy Banning, those who have money com­ bunch of shipmates. Red Whiddon, Pat Dunphy, Eu­ "Yeah, but what about your ing apply for it, it will have gene Dore, Jimmy Nelson, "Ben­ gear?" This week we have four to be turned back to the ny - Without - a - Penny" Benno, Brothers in lay-up here: A. C. "Brother," the o 1 d t i m e r government. McAlpin, L. C. Cole, L. Hodges William Hitt and a host of cracked, "I'm right in the middle and Stanley Kasmirski. of it." others. Robiu To Cany Grain To Emepe Until Sooth Afriro Rm Resames Get A Receipt Port Savannah Has Busy Week Shipping And Shoregang Jobs Take Care Of San Juan Seafarers Calmar Crewmen By CAL TANNER MOBILE—The number of men shipped from this port last week was stepped up by calls for 42 shoregang and seven tug relief jobs. Ships paying off were the Morning Light, Antinous, Gov­ ernor Miller, Governor Sparks, Yaka, and Mobilian, all of Wa­ terman, and the Alcoa Corsair. Those signing on were the Corsair, the Morning Light and the Antinous, all on continuous articles, and the Mobilian, which signed on foreign with calls scheduled for Germany, Belgium and Holland. . GOOD PAYOFFS All ships paying off were in good shape. The few minor beefs were settled to the satis­ faction of all concerned. We lost two Waterman Lib­ erties when the Governor Miller and Governor Sparks were sold to other interests. We are at present trying to obtain an SIU contract with the new companies and we will inform the member­ ship via the LOG of the out­ come of these efforts. The namesake of this port, the Mobilian, arrived this week. She is one of the C-2s that Water­ man acquired on the West -Coast and brought' here after a trip to Emope. They have also nam­ ed one of the new ships the Fairhope, for the Baldwin coun­ try boys. IN TRANSIT CALLS In-transit in this port during the week were the LaSalle, Wa­ terman, in from New Orleans in good shape; and the Steel Mariner and Steel Inventor, Is­ thmian, which arrived from the West Coast in fair shape. On the Mariner the boarding Patrolmen pulled two permitmen who were not living up to the agreement. They were sack­ ing in and creating difficulties for the rest of the crew. These offenders did nothing to keep their quarters clean and gener­ ally refused to cooperate with their shipmates. Ten of our Seafarers are in the Mobile Marine Hospital this week. They are P. M. Vandereik, K. G. Huller, Eugene Leary, William J. Sullivan, Nicholas Bosanyi, Erline Smith, J. L. Buckelew, P. Cardona, Tim Burke and Lester Lord. We also have a complement of oldtimers on the beach: L. A. Dean, J. Padzik, O. Davenport, T. W. Taylor, R. L. Phifer, C. A. Wahl, M. Cieutat, Jake Pursell, L. B. Moore, M. Trehern, J. Watler, D. C. Bodden and J. D. Denson. ATTENTION! All men who have been iired from Cities Service ships for union activity or because they are SIU members should immedi­ ately report in person, or write to Lindsey Wil­ liams, Director of Organi­ zation, SIU, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. �Friday, February 25, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire Cape Cod Canal Boasts Colotful History By JOHN BUNKER Thousands of Seafarers, both in war and peacetime, have gone through, the Cape Cod Canal. Few of them, perhaps, know' that this is one of the most un­ usual waterways of the world and one with a colorful history. It is unusual in that ships use it • without charge, regardless of flag or nationality. Despite the fact that it is wholly within continental United States, Nor­ wegian, French, British, Indian or Dutch—all can use it equal­ ly without cost or discrimination. The Cape Cod Canal provides a 66-mile saving for vessels sail­ ing between seaboard points. During the war years it handled more than 60,000 ships, as con­ voys transited the canal to es­ cape submarines haunting the misty waters of George Banks. /C TOPORTLANP ELCANAOA In 1929, peak -year fpr the coastal passenger trade, 233,000 tourists and night-boat commu•ters transited the waterway on steamers of the Eastern Steam­ ship Company,- Clyde Mallory and the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company. This business is all gone now, and chances are slim that ever again will passengers line the rail aboard the white-hulled coastal steamers V to watch the shore line slip by, as the night boats run through from Cape Cod Bay to New York. WELL TRAVELED Hundreds of colliers use the canal to save the 66 miles of steaming from Hampton Roads A small tanker makes her way through the Cape Cod Canal. to New England ports and a steady stream of tankers pass through to Boston, the Port­ for foreigners, flags of every lights at either end of the canal land pipe line, and Canadian maritime nation fly from the instructed the ships when to pro­ SLOW TO COME gaff of freighters along this wa­ ceed, ships in convoy being points. terway. A "baby" among canals in moved i,hrough at the rate of Stand along the 'canal on a comparison with the Panama eight minutes apart. Norwegians, Swedes and Bri­ busy day and you'll see a dozen and Suez w'aterways, the digging Ships loaded "full and down" different house flags as ships of tish are most frequent among of the Cape Cod Canal present­ with ammunition (the pilots the foreign flags; along with all kinds transit the "Cape Cod ed no gargsmtuan problems in called them 'pink' ships) were Dutch, Argentine, Brazilian, Pan­ cut." : engineering, as did the Panama put through at half hour in­ amanian, Danish, Italian, French The big "M" of the Mystic and Suez cuts, but proposals to and, since the war, Indian, tervals. Nobody wanted two of colliers, all of them war-built slice across the Cape with a Egyptian and other nationalities them to collide and blow up to­ Liberty "seam" boats, is the time-saving waterway were pre­ newly come to the seaborne gether. There would have been most common, for this outfit has sented more than 250 years be­ "no more canal." trades. the biggest fleet of colliers on fore modern machinery made it The canal has made possible TRAFFIC COPS spare enough men to start the the coast. possible. the operation of a large fleet of The old Sprague "S'' is fre­ job. ^ The canal was finally finished Thirty five pilots were on small coastal tankers whose low and opened for the smaller At least onee every decade quent, too, with the Sprague freeboard—often not more than duty here during the war, along types of coastal shipping in July, from then on, including an offi­ company operating a large fleet foot or two out of the water with armed guards who rode 1914, but the idea for a shipping cial survey ordered by Congress of coal boats as well as C-3s in when loaded — would make a aboard every ship to make sure route- here is as old as early in 1812, some action was initi­ the South American trade. winter time passage around the the skipper didn't speed up or colonial times, and attempts ated on behalf of a Cape Cod There are "Esso" ships. Tide­ Cape highly dangerous. otherwise break'- the navigation were made to dig it as far back canal, but it was not till 1883 water tankers, sugar boats from rules. as the Revolution. that a corporation was formed Cuba, occasional Calmar ships By using the cut-off, these One unfortunate incident dur­ bound down to Baltimore for little oil and gasoline carriers do ing the war almost threatened Soon after the Pilgrims set­ and operations begun. tled at Plymouth in 1620, th^y Like- many other canal dig­ steel, American-Export passen­ a lively business with New Eng­ to close the "ditch" to shipping. investigated the possibility of a gers—as at Suez and Panama— ger-freighters in-bound from the land seaboard points, serving In June of 1942, the collier canal through the narrow neck the firm went broke when the Mediterranean) Isthmiaxi ships small towns and oil docks sit­ Stephen Jones of Boston, bound of the Cape in order to save job turned out to be bigger loaded deep with steel, and uated on low water. north with 6,300 tons of coal, globe-girdling freighters of Am­ their small vessels—which had than it had expected. went aground at the Bourne CONVOY CUT erican President's . round-thealready opened up a thriving bridge. SMALL TIMER During World War II, many world fleet. business with New Amsterdam Her bow opened on the rocks east-bound convoys made up in and the vessel filled with water (New York)—the hazardous voy­ Seagoing ships of all kinds use In 1880 an ambitious New Buzzards Bay, and it was not at just as the change of tide (it age around the Cape, which was York contractor had started dig­ this waterway: from little fish­ even then claiming its yearly ging with 500 laborers using ing draggers running out to all unusual for a convoy of 100 runs hard and swiftly through ships to pass through the canal in the ditch) started and swung toll of wrecks. shovels and wheelbarrows. He Georges for haddock and scal­ These Pljnriouth pioneers hop­ soon, of course, abandoned the lops to two-stacker tugs with succession. her around. ed to dig a waterway connecting job. Under wartime Coast Guard strings of barges. Coast Guard She broke up and turned over. the Scusset River, which flowed cutters, destroyers and yachts. operation, this huge traffic was Traffic was tied up for -'many north into Cape Cod Bay, and This shoyel-and-barrow method Since the United States puts handled like traffic on a high­ days before the wreck could be of canal making is not as futile the Manamet River, flowing no restriction on use of the canal way. - Green, red and amber dynamited and cleared. as it sounds, for historians tell south into Buzzards Bay. us the Egyptians cut a canal BACKED BY PILGRIM through the Isthmus of Suez by The project was logical and such a method hundreds of years the famous Myles Standish, fug­ before the present Suez canal ged military leader of the Ply­ was opened in 1860. mouth colonists, established a The Egyptians, of course, had trade route over this part of the a huge supply of slave labor Cape—although the job of join­ which they probably wasted on ing the rivers with a navigable the project with the usual aban­ ditch proved too formidable for don of those times. their limited tools and man­ Work was resumed by another i\ power. company in 1909 and, finally, on As the years went by, many July 4, 1914, the job was suc­ sui'veys were made in hope that cessfully completed, with the a waterway would be feasible, canal opened for navigation to for with every winter storm vessels drawing 15 feet or less. more stout ships and hardy sail­ Tolls were charged in an at­ ors came to grief along the tempt to pay back expenses, but sandy Cape and on treacherous the builders never made any Nantucket Shoals. money on their $15,000,000 ven­ During the Revolution, when ture. the British fleet had the New Ownership of the waterway England coast blockaded tight was taken over by the federal as a drum. General George government in 1928 for $11,500,Washington ordered his chief 000, a sum that would lae con­ military engineer, Thomas Ma- sidered hardly worth the men­ chin, to survey a canal route tion today in spend-mad Wash­ across the Cape as a means of ington. Ideating ^the British noose around Two highway bridges, one of colonial * commerce. them more than foiu^ miles long, Engineer Machin made a thor­ span the canal, along with a ough survey and proposed a ditch unique vertical lift railway 14 "feet deep—well able at that bridge. time to handle anything in coast­ In days when the eastern , sea­ al commerce and much of the board was alive with coastal deep sea trade as well. liners, the Cape Cod Canal hand­ —U. S. Engineers Photo Washington, however, could led thousands of passengers ev­ An aerial view o{ the Cape Cod Canal. Maisachusetle. looking tow\?rd Cape Cod Bay. In the foreground is the new Sagamore Bridge. not raise sufficient funds or ery year. �Page Six THE SEA FA R E RS LOG Friday, Febcuary 25, 1949 AMD NEWS Hardworking Trent Crew Overcomes Many Setbacks THE DEL MAM'S MEN IN WHITE By PAT MURPHY Today marks the 49th day of the Robin Trent's stay in Beira anchorage, and no one knows when we will reach the docks. If barnacles sold by the pound, we would all be rich. The trip to date has been chock full of events, both humorous and tragsic. However, we are looking for­ ward to completing this trip without any further mishaps. The Fezed One (The report of the death of crewmember Joseph FeruUo was carried in the LOG of February 18.) At the present time we have two men hospitalized, and others under medical care for such af­ flictions as broken arms, toes and fingers, infected legs, mal­ aria and dysentary. Looking at the brighter side of this floating paradise, which is the cleanest ship we have ever had the pleasure of sailing, we proudly boast a bang up Softball team, weight lifters, ping pong players, boxers, and an allaround sober, hard-working crew. The love bug bit Shick'shinny Red George Leidemann, who took the final plunge in Cape­ town—hot to be confused with Ship's photographer Charles Cummins caught part of the Delta liner's Stewards Depart­ the plunge he took ip the East ment prior to their going to work. Left to right, front row—Fred Lampricht. Manuel Archibald, River. Edmund Carlson is the Nathan Bobbins, Vernon North. Second row—Chief Steward Edward Riviere, Second Steward Bosun for this trip. He's now Major Costello, Clarence Cooper, Frank Vivero, Joe Galliano, Ivan During and Charles Campdrinking table wine by the ten sen. The boys say they will all be on hand in New Orleans at Mardi Gras time. liter jug, inasmuch that we were warned not to drink water while ashore. THEME SONG Fort Bridget crewmcUi Red Braunsiein appears to have come under the influence of the Moslem world. Bearded and wearing a fez, he stands on the Bridget boat deck. The Bridget is on 18-monlhs arti­ cles, shuttling oil between the Persian Gulf and France. Seafarers Praise Medical Staff Of Savannah Hosp. The Savannah Marine Hospi­ tal's men and women in white rate high in the books of their Seafarer patients. According to Frank Boyne, who stopped off at the New York Hall the other day enroute to his home town of Bos­ ton, for a weekend visit. Sea­ farers iri the Savannah hospital haven't a single kick with the treatment they're getting. In fact,' when Frank left Sa­ vannah, the boys a.sked him to pass the world along to the LOG. They want to» go on record as thanking the doctors, nurses and the rest of the staff for the "ex­ cellent attentipn, good show and all around cooperation" given to patients in the Savannah hospi­ tal. The^^SlU men in the hospital are visited weekly by a Union representative and they say the hospital benefits come in handy for cigarettes and other jwrsonal comfort items, Frank added. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK Frenchy Lipari, AB, was tak­ en for $72 in a cognac deal by crewmembers of a foreign ship. Leo Morsette celebrated his Received a letter from Ed L. E. Wessels, Book No. 1. I A few of the boys are singing 42nd birthday on board ship with Grothus in Iowa. He reads the understand 26 No. 1 books were "Bongo, Bongo, Bongo, We Don't a big party. He had everything LOG weekly to keep in touch issued at the time. Any more Want To Leave The Jungle;" including nuts. The Baker, Dick With- hi& friends. He bought a dround? From New Orleans I'll others are singing "UkulelsJi Hamsperger presented him with car and made a 11,000 mile trip. go to Tampa (my home-town) Askima Kukuzibulala," which, a cake which he had to cut with Ten to one the sea will call him to see the boys and enjoy a translated from the Zulu, means: a cleaver. Walter Orman, Ray back... Who is the bellboy who much-needed rest. I haven't seen "Gee, I Want To Go Home." Fljmn and others kept .the party brings his home-made pepper the Gasparilla Fair in years. going by telling jokes... Some­ sauce to the mess table every­ Henry Cordes is around here, On January '23, 25 of the crew how the Robin Sherwood always day? He's the same fellow who and by the way he is talking chartered a motor launch and went up the* Buzzi River into comes to my mind. We sailed takes a box limch from the ship he's ready to take anything. the heart of the hippo country. her in 1942 on a 28,000 mile trip and spends the day in the park I read about the death of Louis Galvani. I knew him personal­ Among the cheerful participants to Persia. Joe Algina was her listening to the birds. Tony Pisarii is here in New ly and I must say he was a were Frank Paschang, Mike So- Bosun. Some of the fellows have Orleans, but his heart is in Mom's good SIU man. ' vich, David Gilmore, Cyril. Wgenfe, John Davis, Ed Carlson, War­ been talking about long stays Place in Brooklyn. Rumor has Hank Lae was hospitalized and ren Hodges, T. Dickerson, J. Gill, in Buenos Aires. The longest it that Jose Castellon, former now has an eye on the black­ Gilberty DeJesus, Cassimer Wod- I stayed there was 64 days butcher on a Delta scow, has board at the Hall. He has what ka, Ed Albinski, Red Leidemann, while aboard the Cuba Vic­ opened a hash joint here in New is known as "blackboard, blues." Bill Ammerman, and R. Pomer- tory. What's your record?... Orleans. Our present butcher has Zoller, Jr. was walking down St. lane. The boys enjoyed them­ Seldom do I see anything in found an unfurnished apartment Charles Street when I piet him. selves even though we didn't the LOG about the Del Mar. but now needs some furniture. I also met his mother and dad. She's a fine ship, so why Paul Marino has quit the Alcoa If you need any clothes go to dine on hippo steaks. doesn't some member of her run and has returned to the iZollers Clothing Store. The New In conclusion, I'll say that if crew give the LOG a story? Coffee Trail. His brother-in-law, you throw in for a job on the ... Can you name five auto­ Ralph Domminici, is also trying Orleans Seamen's Town House played host to a lot of hot dog Robin Trent, and you are an all- mobiles that begin with the to get back here. eating and coffee drinking sea­ around athlete, you're in for a letter "P?" men. Looking over the SEAFAR­ good time. Rumor has it that in order to ERS LOG of 1946 I came .across pictures of Jerry Rosen­ be a good waiter on passenger thal and V. Meehan. I saw ships a man must have worked Jerry in New York last Oc­ on Bourbon Street. Don't believe tober. He looked good. I spent it. One of the boys read in Life a couple of hours seeing a magazine about rockets flying to movie High Seas. Glenn Ford the moon at the speed of 25,000 had a hard. time convincing mph. He wants to volunteer for the shipowner about condi­ the job. The same lad likes a tions on board. Nowadays we liberty ship because it's a slow call up the SIU Hall and the mover. situation is fixed up in a mat­ ter of hours. Don Short has quit the sea af­ ter sailing "for eight years. He Don't hold your peclures plans to stay home in Canton, and stories of shipboard acti- ; Ohio, and read the LOG. Angelo vities. Mail them to the Sea-/ Gonzalez took a vacation to farers Log, 51 Beaver St., Cuba, and while there he fell New York 4, N. Y. If you in, love. Now he's looking for haven't the timer>r don't feel an apartment in New York. in the mood, just forward de-' Someone once asked, why I tails. We'll do the rest. Picdon't write about oldtimers. tures will be returned if ybu The entbre crew of the Robia Trent pose under the South Okay, Brothers. While talking to wiilu African sun for the camera of crewmember Edward AUnnski. Bidl Shepuard recently, i met Send 'En In .1 �Friday, February 25, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings Page Seven 6am Says: squared away by Agent McKay PURDUE VICTORY, Jan. 30— G. G. Williams elected ship's A. Thomas, Chairman; Richard delegate by acclamation. Motion E. Weaver, Secretary. Delegates carried that each department reported that there are no beefs make up a repair list. Under pending in any of the depart­ Good and Welfare it was sug­ ments., Ship's Delegate advised gested that the messhall be all book men of the importance cleaned thoroughly. Ship's dele­ of knowing the proper way to gate is to see the Captain about conduct a meeting. He sug­ painting the messroom. Discus­ gested that diiferent men be sion on foc'sle occupied by the nominated for the chaiman's and Wipers. Also discussion on sani­ secretary's job at each meeting. tation. Each man using the laun­ Under Good and Welfare it was dry is to leave it in clean con­ recommended that all fans be dition. Steam tables topside are checked and repaired, if neces­ to be repaired. sary. All hands advised to turn in any linen they might be hold­ cially on night watches. Galley 4 t i YOUR FlGHT POR SlU blower system is to be checked, CLAIBORNE, Jan. 23—J. Bis­ ing. REPRESEMTATIOM and coffee urn is to be repaired, sonnet. Chairman; H. Ridgeway. 4. . 4. POES MOT END WHEN i CLAIBORNE, Jan. 16 — J. YDU HAVE CAST'JOUR. Secretary. Ship's delegate re­ CATAHOULA, Jan. 30— ported that nothing could be VOTE. Bissonnet, Chairman; H. Ridgeway. Secretary. Ship's delegate Thomas F. Freeman, Chairman; done about hanging clothes in reported that all repairs had Elmer Sexton, Secretary. Every- fidley. He said he was going been made. He said that all thihg was reported to be running to talk to Skipper about giving cigarettes turned in for Bremen smoothly in the three depart­ us cigarettes due us before ar­ P. J. Walsh, Chief riving in Hamburg. Discussion would be returned before dock­ ments. ing in Hamburg. There were no Pumpman, moved that delegates on cleanliness in laundry and beefs in the deparlnients, ac­ ch^ck all store.s both up North messhall; cooperation of all cording to the Delegates. A and down South to make sure hands was requested. question was raised about col­ Chief Steward is gejtting enough 4 4. 4. lecting overtime for delayed fresh fruits and vegetables. The WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, Jan. sailing and lodging. This matter Fireman made an amendment to 9—William Kane, Chairman: will be straightened out when the effect that Chief Steward be Blackie Connors, Secretary. Mo­ we hit the States. Several needed notified of this action -and that tion carried that ship's delegate repairs wUl be made. One min­ he be shown clause in agreement ute of silence in memory of our that is authority for such action. prepare a letter to the Union By HANK Suggested by William Mansfield asking that an organizer be at departed Brothers. that all men. cooperate in keep­ the ship, and a Patrolman be on While Brother Alex "Ski" Janowski is down there in Balti­ ing recreation hall clean. Ed­ hand to bring members up to more, his brother. Steward Eddie Janowski, is up here visiting the ward Hunt advised that delegates date. night-spots. After hitting many Irish ports, which in his opinion see Purser about getting a slopweren't lively enough, the scow Eddie is on is now heading for chest on board. Antwerp. And is Eddie happy! ... Steward James Hand, champion 4, 4. 4. , 4. t 4. dog-breeder and Florida citizen, anchored into town. After men­ GOVERNOR GRAVES, Jan. 2 ST. AUGUSTINE VICTORY, —William McKenna, Chairman; tioning the rock ships (those carrying phosphate), which now and Dec. 26—Jack Bertie, Chairman; John R. Tilley. Secretary. Ship's then come into Tampa, he revealed hov/ he'll be doggedly trying 4 4 4 H. Kirkel, Secretary. Deck De­ delegate reported no beefs pend­ to splice himself to an Electrician's endorsement. Even if he has BEATRICE, Jan. 5^—A. Lolect, partment recommended Captain ing and expects a clean payoff. Chairman; Juan R. Olivo, Secre­ to wear out the books. Tis true, James. There's no short (cir)cuit be asked to allow painting galley Other delegates reported their tary. M. Saliva reported a few to getting those tough endorsements. with spray guns. Galley stove departments in order. New hours of disputed overtime in 4 4 4 -was repaired. Ship's- delegate Business; Recording secretary the deck department. A. Melensaid there were no major ship­ read correspondence from Paul Flash News: George Pasinosky. the oldtimer, was seen dez reported all working okay in board beefs. Department dele­ Hall concerning letter sent by last week squeezing somebody's accordion. And George, who engine department. C. E. Grell gates gave their reports. As previous crew on transportation has handled those so-called portable pianos, is now thinking reported no beefs in stewards de­ ship left Frisco without Chief ruling. Letter was accepted as of buying an accordion.. Say, fellas, imagine a guy going to partment. Good and Welfare: Cook, Steward requested the job read. Motion carried that no sea with an accordion. How good would those barbershop Discussion on lack of laundry be filled. Chief Mate is to be one payoff until any* and all quartets be without barrels of beer to keep the music going facilities aboard ship. asked not to handle booms as Deefs are cleared by Patrolman. and the voices in tune? 4 4 4 this is Bosun's work. Promotion Giszczak reported that library BRET HARTE, Dec. 26—Vin­ of Wiper approved, provided he hias been crated for exchange. cent Kuhl, Chairman; Frank Brother Tom Hamond, Electrician and New Jersey citizen, gets endorsements. Lookout tele­ Mitchell, Secretary. Delegates' has a good shipping card and figures he'll be sailing soon. No phone on bow to be repaired by reports accepted. New Business: doubt he has good reason in singing the popular sea-song "Faraway Electrician. Procedure for pay­ Suggestion .that committee see Places"—although we don't know if _ Tom can sing... Brother ing off discussed by ship's dele­ Captain about ample draw in Joseph Demuth had a humorous argument last week with two gate. One minute of silence for Japan as previous draws were Massachusetts Seafarers, Brothers Murray and Lafrance. The beef Brothers lost at sea. insufficient. Comments made on was whether or not the textile towns of Massachusetts could or t i ^ condition of meat and committee could not be called part of the sticks. We don't know either. We're ST. AUGUSTINE VICTORY, was appointed to investigate sit­ strictly from the beery and baseball country of Brooklyn ... Brother Jan. 23—John Devine, Chairman; uation. Recommendation made Roy White, Jr., keeps collecting his mail faithfully every day. Malcolm Cross, Secretary. Status that data on slopchest be up at Wonderful invention these letters... Last week James O'Connell of permits and book men in each 4 4 4 next meeting and be posted for department reported by dele­ SANTA CLARA VICTORY, oncoming crew. One minute of grabbed his gear and grabbed a ship... The ship Brother L Flaherty is on must have sailed since last week. gates. Brothers Cross, Devine, Jan. 22—Kelley, Chipirman; AlGuntlier nominated for ship's vin Carpenter, Secretary. Deck silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 delegate, with Cross being delegate reported disputed over­ 4 4 4 Whether he uses elbow-grease, hammer-lock or a threeelected. Brother Millbrooks time. Mate refused to give per­ SEA TRADER, Jan. 7—J. Car­ quarter-Nelson with his brain muscles, we do say that Frank elected deck delegate by ac­ mission for sougeeing and paint­ roll, Chairman; G. Meltzer, Sec­ Boyne, the ex-wrestler, sure can bend a tine salty poem for clamation. It was recommended ing foc'sles. There were no beefs retary. Delegates reported on the LOG to print. that Bosun get permission from in the engine department, and number of books and permits in Mate to repair deck cargo as none in the stewards depart­ their departments. New Busi­ 4 4 4 safety precaution, inasmuch as ment, except for - tWb hours of ness: Nicholas L. Mark elected Brother W. L. Hammock, of Georgia, writes from aboard the cargo is lumber and is unsafe disputed overtime. Motion car­ ship's delegate by acclamation. SS Fairisle that the crew enjoys the LOG in almost every port to walk on. Brother Breda, a ried that copies of the repair list Motion carried to check repair in the world... Thomas Add Gilham, the Cook, in from a Robin permit, pointed out the several be posted and kept for the next list before returning to the Line voyage ... Joe Wread just sailed into town ... So have Harvey ways in whicii a crewmember crew. Other copies, are to be States. Motion made that foun­ Hill> Franklin Smith and John Bove, the last named is one of the can establish himself as a good turned over to department heads tain midships be fixed as pres­ finest bakers in the SIU... Frank Devlin and Beecher Hardacher Union man. Crew agreed to and Patrolmen. Suggested that sure is low. Education: Short are in town. keep messhalls cleaner, espe­ ship's delegate get in touch with talk by Bock on conduct aboard 4 4 4 New Orleans Hall regarding con­ ship in reference to performers. The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost .to the homes dition of foc'sles. The foc'sles of the following Brothers—Albert Doucette of Massachusetts, are to be cleaned for next crew, THEMEMBEBSHIPSAVS; A SlU Herbert Leavelle of Texas, P. J. Causey of Alabama, Philip as per agreement. Suggestion Livingston of Virginia, Donnie Stokes of Texas, Rudolph made that Patrolman be in­ SHIP MUST BE Schmidt of Mississippi, Frank Guarascio of Wisconsin. Albert formed of condition of topping BEfORE iTPA^drF/ Isaac of California, Dickinson Ellsworth of Maryland, O. W. gear, which Mate has made no Bariield of Florida, Luige lovino of New York, D. Jartin of effort to improve. Crew gave a New York.. . Brothers, where is the most beautiful street in vote of thanks to -the stewards the world? And what is the most beautiful port in the world? department. Adfiress your answers fo this column in care of the LOG 4 4 4 Editor...The transportation clause will be voted on shortly. TWIN FALLS VICTORY. Feb. Study it and then vote. Every good SIU man votes... Mean6—G. G. Williams. Chairman; A. whita keep those ships clean and happy. Hold those meetings A. Smith, Secretary. Delegates often. reported all beefs had been STAY ON yam SHiPAFTBN TNBBND OFTHBBtBCTiON, i/NTiLpye^ ernes seN\yices SiemroReM AN SiUA6m€M€NrJ CUT and RUN GlfAHSrtlf, �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, February 25, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Bid For Power Seen In CG Order To Radio Operators To the Editor: FORMER SEAFARER AND SHIPMATE This is just another means for the Coast Guard brass hats to get complete control of the Am­ erican. merchant marine, thereby keeping their useless, high sal­ aried plush jobs. Steel Director Crew Lauded By SIU Passenger To Ihe Editor: How is the Coast Guard go­ ing to explain the reason for the Observations as a SIU mem­ ber-passenger enroute from Port delay in ship sailings on or Said, Egypt Hospital to the US about April 1? The CG has pass­ aboard the Steel Director: ed a- rule that all Radio Opera­ The first thing that made me tors on merchant ships must As all Seafarers know, the feel good was the traditional have a new document, a Radio Coast Guard has been trying all good fellowship among our Un­ ion Brothers in making every­ Officer's license, by April 1. kinds of phony moves to con­ thing as comfortable as possible solidate its position. In 1946, the for me. Second: the cleanliness Coast Guard issued a mandate of this ship. that all seamen must carry new I was amazed how clean the ID cards. Only a few of our men messrooms were and asked how fell for this line. Most kept sail­ it was done. Each watch cleans up the messrooms and has a ing on their old papers issued fresh pot of coffee for the watch by the Department of Commerce. To the Editor: coming off. I was invited to at­ In the past year, the Coast tend a meeting, which I had The Brooklyn Kid has gone Guard has issued a mandate to quite a job- doing on account of south for the winter and can be Eubie Flowers (left), former Seafarer, is now wearing the my crippled leg, but I made it seen every day between calls the effect that wartime' AB tic­ at the Astoria in New Orleans. kets would then be considered blue of the US Navy, his mother reports. Seafarer at right and was surprised at how well regulated the meeting was car­ If you're interested, here's the as blue tickets and all deck sea­ is unidentified. ried on—no jumping jacks or story of some of the Brothers: constitution stiffs. Just a regular George Curry and David Cin- men with 36 months discharges business meeting well carried care are on a Far East jump should apply for green tickets. out. All messrooms should be aboard the Gateway City; Sonny PRESSURE MOVE kept as clean as this ship. There Rankin is in Galveston on the To the Editor: minds me "of those old days go­ is no excuse for dirty messrooms. This was plainly a move to Topa Topa; Nick Juzand has an­ ing to sea when some shark I retired my book recently More should be printed about make more seamen carry these swered the call to arms and is picked up a poor guy on the now referred to as Private Nick, little cards bearing the CG seal. and took a shoreside job at the waterfront and collected two cleanliness in forecastles and J. R. Porter Of course, all men wanting to request of my wife. Being a months advance in pay for a messrooms. c/o US Army. Bosun for five years it was rather Chief Steward protect their jobs and the hir­ Last week the New Orleans donkey's breakfast and a suit of heartbreaking to leave my ship­ ing hall applied for the tickets Hall looked like a bit of Beaver oilskins. mates and the SIU. Street moved south. Orville in order to continue sailing. •If any of my old shipmates see WISE SEAFARERS Here I have plenty of work Payne, John Gibbons, Leopold Now the CG feels that the this note, I wish they'd drop me HAVE HOBBIES, Faulkner, Pluck Oliver and many Radio Operators; should be un­ to do in holding down a half- a line. SAYS SEAFARER others out of New York. der their thumb as well. The dozen jobs as building superin­ M. van Ryswyk tendent of a building on Com­ Tell Hank the reason there is CG brass hats must figure that 1125 Commonwealth Ave. To the Editor: no mail from the Knot boats on they know more about radio and monwealth Avenue in Boston. _ I Boston. Mass. A seaman has much spare time the ri^ and bauxite run is that radio maintenance than the FCC work seven days a week from 6 after his working hours, and he AM to 10 PM for $120 a month they have all been laid up. Joe and other government offices do. would be wise if he used that Thomas is requested to drop me Not only is this a useless and four free rooms with heat, RETIRED SEAFARER spare time to work at some electricity and water. I do all a card at the New Orleans HaU. move, as is proved by the fact PUSHED PAY RAISE hobby. It makes a long trip Jamaica Whitey is still beach­ that the Radio Operators must the repairing, and serve as IN CHICAGO PLANT short and gives the man a clean combing down here along with also hold other licenses as weU, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, and sober mind in addition to Fireman, Watertender, Oiler, John Kennedy and Sam Packer. but the men must also wait To the Editor: the gaining of knowledge. James Allen is in towA fresh sixty days before their applica­ Coal Passer and Porter, so you Take a hint from an oldtimer I don't know where to send my from a West African run aboard tions can'be fully processed. It can see I am not running short called "The Professor." At the of work. I am going to or­ correct address to receive my W2 the Del Viento. smacks of a phony move all the ganize if I can to get better con­ statements from Alcoa Steam­ present timp, he, is making an way through. Dennis Saunders ship Company. I would appre­ SIU rung in silver. The reason ditions from these landlords. (The Brooklyn Kid) Milton Williams Working for these birds . re- ciate the company's headquarters he is called Professor is because he also wrote a book during his address. spare time on graphology. I am working here in Chicago PASSING SCENE IN INDIA Again I say that spare time in a plastic molding plant. The weU spent is an asset. There­ Union in the plant has just won fore, do not bend too many a raise. I am a molder steward elbows getting tanked and end­ on the day shift, and found my­ ing behind the eight ball. A self in hot water when I made hobby may save many Brothers the motion and spoke in favor from becoming performers. of pressing for the wage boost. BUI McKay Despite some dirty looks it paid off. " Enclosed is a copy of our un­ GLASS BLOWERS' ion paper (Mine, Mill' and Smel­ UNION OFFICIAL ter Workers) which has a picture PRAISES LOG you might like to see. How many white caps can you see? To the Editor: (Ed. Note: Picture showed SIU I want to take this opportun­ men being clubbed by New York ity to say that I read -the SEA­ police in last year's strike of the FARERS LOG with interest. I Stock Exchange.) think the Hiring Hall is very P. A, Carlson good. It is. democratic and gives the seamen an equal chance for work. After I am through read­ ing the LOG I take it to the fac­ tory and have my fellow shop­ Aboard ship Ihe arm of the men read it. Among the work­ Union Is the Ships and De- ers are a couple of ex-seamen piurlment Delegates. A good and they sure enjoy the LOG. crew, for 'its own protection, .1 wish you and your organiza­ picks its Delegates early, and tion all success in your under­ carefully. Have you and your taking. Fingal Sterling Seafarer. Norman MaRie had his drawing materials all set up a* an Indian boat passed shipmates elected your Dele­ Secretary, Local 20 beneatli the stern of bis ship, the Santa Clara Victory, in Bombay. Above cut is his record gates? Af not, do U now! Flint Glass Blowers of the scene. Union The 'Kid' Likes Wintering In New Orleans Bar Retired Bosun Now Stoking Fires Ships Delegates �Friday, February 25, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Don't Bite A Dog! A Prayer By WANDERING SEAFARER Upon the problems of our day Oh Lord, let there be light, Let the grief of men be lifted And our sorrows put to flight. • We do not shirk the sweat or toil, This we all understand. For our labor's consecrated To the building of our land. Let simple urge for work and rest Be ours in this life; We do not fear the perils without When our homes are peace and light. What happens to Seafarers while taking the ships to the far flung ports of the world makes interesting reading to the rest of the membership. There is an old saying that if a dog bites a man, that's not news but if a man bites a dog, that's news. Were not suggesting that you go out and bile a dog; however, if you've had an interesting ex­ perience on your trip thai was a little out of the or­ dinary, share it with your fellow Seafarers through the pages of the SEAFARERS LOG. You don't have to be a Jack London to knock out the details of the experience. Just give us the facts and well do the rest. Pictures, too make a story more interesting. If you. or a fellow crewmember, are lucky enough to have a camera along — send your Protect the poor, the weak, the aged, The widow and her kin; May love and brotherhood rule our lives To chasten this world's din. May foolish mighty ones of earth Who revel in false pride Bow down before their unseen God And in his purpose bide. We are the creatures of his will. However great we plan, The great pass on, shorn of their wealth. And leave the working inan. All those who toil are in his care; And heart of his great plan Are those who work for man and God— All this we understand. Page Nine LOG Red Finds Refuge On Ship After Rough Shoreside Job Loyola Victory crewmen snapped by Seafarer Red Fisher as they sunned themselves while the ship passed through the Panama Canal. Left to right—Singleton, Wiper; S. W. Woomer, Wiper; Lloyd Gunnells. Oiler. of what an AB would make for the same hours. While on the behch after a Ontra's Cafeteria was my next three month trip to the Persian stop. I hired on as busboy and Gulf on the Mission San Fern­ stayed there almost two months. ando, I was forced to take a job The eats were good and there because of the West Coast strike. was plenty of work to be done. I accepted a job in the. Park­ The" manager, however, was a After busboys quit view Hospital, but lasted only chiseler. one week and quit. I didn't like right and left, the board had a the pay and the working condi­ meeting and raised the wages 50 tions. Extra "work and low pay cents a day. This happened in Los Angeles, was the rule, although they told us the wages were good. Ac­ a city known for its low wages. tually the pay was less than half The wage standards here are much lower than in San Fran­ cisco and other strong union cities. OUT OF PORT I was getting a bellyful of the rough conditions of working ashore in two-bit eateries when , I am interested in matters of the strike ended. I immediately the kind mentioned in the LOG headed for "Wilmington, and took letter, not only because I am the a job on the Loyola Victory, wife of an SIU member but be­ which took five weeks of load­ cause I am always having to ing and getting her schediole argiae with Some damn fool who ready before she finally sailed. is ever ready to give a seamen a Most of her crew had bee* good kick. flown in from the East Coast. I thank you very much for After running up and down your trouble in sending me the the West Coast for over a month back issues. we finally headed south on the Mrs. P. M. (Pat) Robinson run to New York. The crew(Ed. Note: No trouble at all. proved to be a tip-top gang of The LOG' you requested is on men and all beefs were ironed the way. And we hope you'll out in meetings held aboard ship. Red Fisher keep on.blocking those kicks.) To the Editor: snapshots to the LOG. We'll take care of the developing and printing and the return- ' . ing of the negatives and prints to you. Send your bits of news and snaps to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York. N. Y. ' Seafarer's Wife Staunchly DefendsMember's Viewpoint To the Editor: The men who sail the ships at sea . Are children on his breast, Who see the mirror of God's face In calm or white tossed crest. Would you be so kind as to send me a few copies of the LOG in • , which there is a letter from an SIU seaman concerning the American Red Cross that quite a few of the so-called great be­ lievers would say is not true, Upon the problems of our day unless they read it themselves. Oh God, vouchsafe us light I don't remember if it was the last issue of November 1948 or That men may walk with heads held high the first issue of December 1948. In peace instead of strife. I do know this, however, that the seaihan who wrote it surdy would not come out with a state­ ment like he did, and the LOG To Ihe Editor: you know, Seatrain vessels are wouldn't print it, if there was no the best feeding ships afloat. foundation for it. (Letter by This is to let the Brothers Jack Procell Frank Bose told' how German aboard Seatrain vessels know Ship's Delegate trollops rated over seamen in the To the Editor: that you can get anything done, Seatrain New Orleans Bremen Red Cross.) We the crew of the SS Thomas within reason, to improve living Cresap, Isthmian, wholeheartedly SEAFARERS' HOUSTON HAUNT conditions on your ship, if. you endorse a procedure which we go about it in the right way. feel should be passed on to all SIU members to mull over. "Knowing that you have only The Captain purchased for us 24 hours in port you naturally five million units of penicillin to want to get ashore in that time. be used for our personal needs. But if you will give just a few We in turn assessed ourselves hours of time to bring your re­ $1.38 to be paid in the first Am­ pair list to the Union Patrolmen erican port. Every man in the crew from the Captain down to and company officials, your re­ the Dishwasher donated to this pairs will be made. worthy cause. We believe that if Enclosed are the minutes of this example were followed on the meeting called aboard the all SIU ships it would save a lot of grief and misery to our friends Seatrain New Orleans. The re­ and ourselves. pairs deemed necessary at that We have also adopted a plan meeting have since been ap­ whereby at the end of this cruise proved with the help of New we shall get two receipts for Orleans Port Agent Bull Shepthe amount left aboard. One to pard and Patrolman Buck Step­ go to the Patrolman when we hens. Crewmembers of the Steel Age, Isthmian, pause in a payoff, the other to a responsible There was nothing wrong with Houston ginmill for a few cool ones before shoving off for member of the new crew signing feeding conditions because, as their ship. No names were enclosed with the pic. on. Thus, for a minimum amount. Says Seatrain Repairs Easy To Get Cresap Men Map Health Protection • ^ .. . • .cor-. • /• ,, ..J, •' 'i the new crew can replenish the stock, keeping a certain amount aboard at all times. If this could be done on all ships before leaving the con­ tinental limits of the US, even­ tually there would be no cause for a long drawn out case of VD arising. We hope that this will be discussed by all Seafarers throughout the A&G District, and that appropriate action wiH be taken by all members o* their next ships. The Crew Thomas Cresap ATTENTION! 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. �Page Tea Seafarers Put End To Era Of Blue Linen And Bum Chow NOTICE! Crewmembers who were on the following vessels at the time noted are urged to contact Abe Rapaport, in the offices of Ben Sterling, Room 1711, 42 Broad­ way, New York, By LOUIS COFFIN In the Jan. 21 issue of the faring men of which I am proud liOG, we traced the conditions to say I was one- whose princi'prevailing on the American pal purpose was to unite the waterfront from 1919 until 1934. American seamen to secure econ­ During that time the life of a omic betterment. This group was NEW YORK seamen was a veritable hell on affiliated from time to time with miilVlDUAL PONAtlONd earth, with the waterfront work­ one or another of the unions of S. N. Lukey, Jr., fl.Oft: 8. ScRtfwehyk, ers plagued by a three-pronged the American Federation of $3.00; W. T. Elwood. $2.00; J. J. Lykke, $1.00; A. SarK, $1.00; D,,R. Reynolds, scourge—the communists' propa­ Labor. $5.00; D. D. Molter. $1.00; W. Dennis, ganda, the shipowners' stooges $2.00; D. A. Marcaly, $10.00; C. E. SIU IS BORN and the depression. Harper. $1.00; Andrea Lala, $5.00; W. T. Hunter, $5.00; J. M. Nazarlo, $2.00; Finally, in November of 1938, In 1934, action started on the A. E. Anderson, $2.00; R. J. Foelster, West Coast. The much abused the greatest thing that ever hap­ $1.00; F. D. Wall. Pedrol Agtucca, seamen rose up in an attempt -to pened on the American water­ $1.00; J. J. Justus, $1.00; R. Bell, throw off the yoke of their op­ front came aboui—the SIU was $1.00; N. E. Fappas, $25.00: A. C. $5.00; H. D. French, $2.00; W. pressors. As the move took shape born. It was small, but it was Beck. F. Coker, $5.00; V. B. Ybarra, $5.00; compact and of a thriving nature, on the West Coast, seamen in the P. Sosa. $5.00; T. H. Spicht, $5.00; M. Gulf and East Coasts likewise as the period since its birih has M. Manning, $5.00; C. Rivera, $5.00; began to clear the decks for ac­ proved. It has grown into what H. E. Laird, $5.00; A. F. Cairns, $5.00; is now the toughest, most re­ E. R. Hulet, $5.00; F. E. Harper, $5.00; tion. spected maritime union in the W. J. Goss, $2.00; R. P. Barron, $5.00; The ship operators, however, world. O. Seara, $5.00; W. Gardner, $1.00; S. T. McKinney, $2.00; F. L. Webb, $1.00; began to see the handwriting on With the coming of the SIU, R. A. Garcia, $1.00; E. M. Domthe wall. They marshalled their $3.00. forces for counter-action. As a the era of sub-standard condi­ browski, H. E. Dick, $1.00; J. Bendnar, $1.00; tions for American seamen came result, the old ISU came back on E. W. Fowler, $1.00; Samuel F. Brunthe front as the so-called repre­ to a halt. son, $5.00; G. Condos, $4.00; Jesus D. The SIU sealed off the days of Hernandez, $5.00; David B. Albright, sentative of the seamen. blue linen, biifkets for bathing, $5.00; J. G. Mariartz, $6.00; G. Ruf, Immediately, contracts were $1.00; M. M. Iturrino, $1.00; J. Raztin and enamel plates, and crum­ muaz, signed with many companies and $1.00; J. C. Reed. Jr., $5.00; A. Weir. $2.00; G. A. Lindfaro, $2.00; J. the same old labor fakers who my foc'sles."' It wrote finish to long hours, B. Wilson, $6.00; Burton A. Owen, were responsible for the loss of field days without payment of $5.00; T. B. Mendoza, $1.00; Antonio the 1921 strike were back in the R. Des Santos, $5.00; Fred Fannin, overtime, bully Mates, Skippers $5.00; M. R. BaBtista, $1.00; Lam saddle. and Engineers. Ching, $1.00; E. Dakin, $1.00; Ed­ SHORT SPAN Out went the infamous black­ ward F. Lamb, $5.00; Chen Sze Yu, $1.00; W. Kovamees, $1.00; J. P. But the power of these alleged lists and the multitude of other Schaefer, $5.00; Billy Sing, $5.00; seamen's representatives was sordid devices the shipowners Sung M. Hsu. $5.00; August A. Laudi. short-lived. The 1936-37 water­ had employed to beat the Ameri­ sio, $3.00; Philip Guarisco, $5.00; Carol front strike put the boots to the can seamen out of a better way L. Lowell, $5.00. M. U. Ryswyk, $2.00; Earl L. Mor­ of life. ISU forever. ris, $5.00; John Arabasz. $1.00; R. In the place of all these McManus, $1.00; M. H. Babb. $2.00; J. Out of this strike emerged sev­ blights, the SIU brought top Connors. $25.00; Richard Ramsperger, eral organizations. Those seamen wages, unexcelled shipboard $5.00; George A. Riehm, $5.00; Feilden who were stricken with the com­ working and living conditions, J. Folse, $5.00; John C. Jackson, $5.00; pany horrors followed the vari­ and unsurpassed on-the-spot rep­ Trial Committee, $2.00; Jesus Garcia, ous "unions" which were formed $5.00; F. P. Kustura, $6.00; J. F. solely to grab off contracts with resentation. The SIU made sea­ Bishop, $1.00. faring a respectable profession. Gerald F. Porter, $1.00; Edward F. their favorable companies. Coming into being at this time, too, was the communist-inspired National Maritime Union, which was loaded down with long­ haired characters whose only connection with the deep blue tvas through reading sea stories. The NMU was primarily Sn in'Strument of the communist party aimed at gaining control of the vital American waterfront for benefit of the international com­ munist movement. On a smaller, but tougher, Scale was a group of commiehating, independent, active sea- PERSONALS CHARLES PETERS Your mother is anxious to hear from you at • 2953 Fulton Street, Brooklyn 8, N.Y. S; t 4.' HERBERT G. WHITE Dorothy asks you to write her immediately. Her address: 776 East Fifth Street, South Boston. Smdkey Grabenauer, at 412 W. 14th Street, Joplin, Mo. Phone 6941-M. ft ft AUSTIN J. O'MALLEY Communicate with Mrs. R. H. Moore, 234 Charles Street, Waltham 54, Mass. Urgent. * ft ft ft ALVIN L. HARRELL ERNEST '^AUSSIE" KEIST Your wife wishes you to con­ You are asked to contact Mrs. tact her at once. She has' im­ portant papers for you. Her ad­ l ———1 dress: 3004 Central Avenue, Tam­ pa, Florida. Phone: M54684. ft ft ft The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ DUKE HOOD and RAMSEY farers International Union is- available to all members who wish \ fo have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Anyone knowing the where­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have abouts of Duke Hood and his the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every buddy Rantsdy is asked to con­ SIU branch for this purpose. tact G. "W. Poole, Route 3, Box However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 189, Mount Pleasant, Texas. Also hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, anyone who was aboard the Cor­ which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG 51 nelius Ford between November Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. ' 1946 and January, 1947, is asked to contact G. W. Poole. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ft ft ft CLEMENT HOSPIDALES fTo the Editor: . Contact Jack M. Dalton, U.S. Marine Hospital, Ward No. 1, I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Galveston, Texas. jaddress below: ft ft ft JUAN VAZQUEZ DE LA CRUZ Name Your mother is very anxious that you get in touch with her Street Address at Ponce,. Puerto Rico. ft ft ft City Zone.. State CLIFFORD NEWTON You are asked to communi­ Signed .... cate at once with "V. L., P.O. Box 317, Pasadena, California. . i Book No. Phone: Sy. 2-8288. Office address: 501 E. Walnut Street. Notice To All SIU Members It Friday, February 25, 1549 THE SEAFARERS LOG MY Moose Peak on Dec. 9, 1946, when she salvaged the SS Sjjetsae. Gibbs, $15.00; J. A. VanDusen. $5.00; J. A. Philips, $5.00; H. C. Coroneas, $1.00; J. J. Stoddard, $2.00; Wasile Kovamees, $25.00; R. H. Daniets, $5.00; W. B. Smith, $5.00; E. Emcken, • $2.00; T. Masalsky, $5.00; P. V. Reyes. $5.00; C. Seng, $5.00; W. A. Guernsey, $25.00; J. Matkoski, $5.00; J. Katz, $5.00; R. M. Katz, $5.00; L. Clarkson, $1.00; L. W. MacDonnell, $2.00. G. R. Breitweg, $1.00; Edward W. Parsons. $5.00; David L. Williams, $5.00; Martin H. Munster, $5.00; Francis Pastrano, $5.00; Paul B. Davis, $5.00; Harold P. Strehle, $5.00; FeUon McK. Baker, $5.00; Leonard J. Garrett, $5.00; Robert C. Drain, $5.00; Mh. Hare, $5.00; Philip F. Ackroyd, $5.00; Thomas M. White, $5.00; Edward C. House, $3.00; Jack Lundy, $5.00; John Roman, Jr., $5.00; James J. McPolin, $5.00; Jacobus Nagels, $5.00; Patrick J. Griffin, $5.00; Joseph V. Sullivan, $5.00; Anthony Debelich, $5.00. SS SUZANNE F. Mateo, $2.00. SS MAIDEN CREEK H. Adamowicz, $2.00; A. T. Dalin. $5.00; J. Popa, $2.00; N. R. Tatr, $2.00; J. Milukas, $2.00; F. E. Perry, $2.00; L. J. Salakos, $2.00; F. G. Vandusen, $5.00; D. L. Hunlon, $2.00; C. C. Kenny. $1.00; P. M. Mariand, $2.00; C. J. McDonough, $3.00; C. Tufaro, $2.00; B. Dollak, $2.00; D. C. T. Pople, $2.00; C. A. Ross. $2.00; A. C. Beck, $5.00; G. Hudanich, $2.00; S. W. Kliderman, $2.00; T. J. Bourse, $2.00; E. B. Youngblood, $2.00; B. Santos, $2.00; F. A. Arana, $2.00; J. Zeschitz, $1.00; E. E. Trainer, $2.00. SS SANTA CLARA VICTORY J. V. Stephens, $2.00; F. V. Regalado, $2.00: J. J. Doherty, $2.00; W. B. Honeycutt, $2.00; N. MafTiS, $1.00; J. Morawski, $1.00; J. A. Vazquez, $5,00; J. P. Forget, $5.00; L. E. McGuade, $5.00; R. B. Radovitch, $5.00; E. E. Casey, $1.00; E. Bocchino, $2.00; Q. Wilde, $3.00; C. J. Huebner, $2.00; R, Rae, $3.00; G. A. Dittman, $2.00; T. J. Hoer, $2.00; S. V. Ortiz, $5.00; B. Benigni, $3.00; N, Whipple, $5.00; A. M. Espy, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY S. Aleieda, $1.00; J. Bourg, $1.00; R, Hueford, $2.00. SS BEATRICE F. Camacho, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK A. Schiavone, $1.00; C. E. Sanchez, $2.00. MONEY DUE SS JOHN HANSEN The following men, who paid off in New Orleans after Yoyage No. 3, have money coming in amounts specified: J. K. Gromsland, $2.28; Jack McCarthy, $3.62, and Lee F. Seleskie, $1.89. Apply at company office, 21 West St., New York City, ft ft ft Checks which have been held for the following Brothers in the fourth floor baggage room. New York SIU Hall for several months, have now been returned to the companies^^ indicated: Olies W. Orr, American Pacific; Angeles Z. Dehesa, Pacific Tank­ ers; John D. Livingston, Pacific Tankers; Sterling P. Mauser, Am­ erican P.^dflc; F. J. Keen, Paci­ fic Greyhound Line; Arlihur Mahood, Delta Line; Joseph Czerwinski, Pacific Tankers. ft ft ft SS STEEL RANGER The following men have 50 hours of overtime money due theni. Contact A. F.- Kane, Marine Department, Isthmian SS Com­ pany, 71 Broadway, New York: Leon Boone, Hipolio Reyes, Eddfews, Fred S. Yelarde, Clarward H. Denchy, Carroll H. Anenee M. Smith, Charles Peters, Harry D. Johnson, Kenneth Reed, Harold R. FaD, Cecil Stapleton. The MV Farallon in February, 1947, when she salvaged the SS W. C. Latta. The MY Great Isaac in March, 1947, When she salvaged the SS John Dickinson. The MC Point Yincente in May, 1947, when she salvaged the SS Kern Hills. The MY . Trinidad Head in July, 1947, when she took the Kern Hills in tow from the Point Yincente. The MY Trinidad Head on January, 1948, when she salvaged, the SS Sinclair Opaline. The Point Yincente in August, 1947, when she salvaged the SS Evergreen State. The MY Great Isaac in De­ cember, 1946, when she salvaged the SS Casa Grande. SIU HRLLS SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 BOSTON 276 State St. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON 308Vi—-2-3rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK SI Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 5-1217 SAN FRANCISCO.. 85 Third St. Frenchy MicKelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/i Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 \ SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian. SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-87t7 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. Beacon 4386 RICHMOND, Calif • SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE. . WILMINGTON 257 5th St, Phone 2599 69 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Plateau 6700—^Matquette S90d PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durhqm St. Phone: B59F TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street Elgin 6719 VICTORIA, B.C^ 602 Boughton St. Empire 453f VANCOUVER 568 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 �Friday, February 25, W49 y THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven GS Used Every Trick To Bilk Its Crewmen to fight certification, election or strated. Meanwhile, the SIU pro­ proved more than equal to the for CTMA. In fact, one CTMA (Continued from Page 1.) meeting aboard a Cities Service obstacle course in their path. tested. "^he voting period was ex­ no election. ship turned spontaneously into At the end of August and In the end. Cities Service came When the SIU was certified on tended 60 days through January an SIU rally, so convinced were through the early weeks of Sep­ 20, 1948 at the company's re­ up with the gimmick that forced Isthmian ships, SIU organizers tember, scores of seamen who the men that CTMA -wss a com­ quest. Then the Board itself ex- the second bargaining election pointed out, all the ships owned had sailed in the disputed rat­ pany trick which would give tended the period another 10 this week although it finally or operated by Isthmian became ings on Cities Service ships ap­ them nothing in the end. days to vote the French Creek failed to block a certification or­ part and parcel of the bargaining peared before the NLRB in New imit. Yet, during the voting VOTE ORDERED due in Philadelphia on January der for the ships voted. York to demonstrate that they The gimmick was in the form period, Isthmian had both ac­ On December 30, 1148, the SIU 22. were not supervisors within the The - representatives of the of eight new ships. But before quired and gotten rid of a num­ meaning of the Taft-Hartley Act. received a communication from NLRB and the SIU went to the the question of the new bottoms ber of ships. The company had raised a bogus the NLRB orderir^g an election • dock in Philadelphia prepared came up, the company protested HOUSE DIVIDED issue, the Union contended and in the nine unvoted ships. The to vote the ship, but the com­ the election results. The Union filed a brief with went on to prove its point. SIU was to be the only Union On February 12, three days on- the ballot which would offer pany had a different idea. after the vote's were counted, the the NLRB petitioning the Board Meanwhile, to keep the ball roll­ a choice between the Seafarers BLUNT DEFIANCE company's first protest was to amend its certification order ing the Union was making an and no union at all. A meeting The Cities Service agent in denied by the Board. On Feb­ by including all unlicensed per­ effort to induce the company to was to be held on January 5, Philadelphia flatly refused to let ruary 18 and March 5 the Board sonnel in the bargaining unit as negotiate a contract for the 1949 to organize the voting ma­ either the Union man or the denied, second and third pro­ it had done in the Isthmian case. seven certified vessels. chinery. Unlicensed crewmen, Board's official ivear the vessel. tests. Cities Service then filed Essentially, the situation was the Both Union and company were except Bosuns and Stewards, on supposed to file briefs on the The NLRB representative pointed what, the company lawyer same. the nine ships as of December out that the Board had extended termed "exceptions to the or­ Cities Service had 11 vessels' bargaining unit issue with the 29 were to be eligible to cast the voting period, adding that if der." On March 23, the NLRB when the Union first 'petitioned NLRB within seven days after their ballots. the period had not been ex­ denied the "exceptions," saying, for an election. It had disposed the hearings ended. This gave Once more Cities Service weatended the vote would not count. "the Board having duly consid­ of some and acquired others, and the company the opportunity it seled. No notice had been re­ The company's Philadelphia ered the matter and it appearing eight ships had been in the fleet wanted to stall things along for ceived by the company, the law­ agent bluntly defied the Govern­ that the Exceptions are lacking when the voting order went out, another six weeks. The company yer, claimed. Company stalling ment agency, acting, it was re­ jn merit for the reasons stated in the SIU demonstrated. Seven of lawyer wrangled two extentipns, continued until the afternoon of ported, on express orders he had the aforesaid Order of March 5, these Ivid been voted, "and eight the second one until October 29. Thursday, February 17. In fact, received by telephone from 1948, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED new ships had been acquired COMPANY UNION the company hasn't stopped stall­ Cities Service headquarters at 70 that the said Exceptions be, and during the voting period, the By this time, the Cities Serv­ ing yet, as the stories of the vot­ Union- showed, adding that partial Pine Street in New York. they hereby are, overruled." ice lawyer had thought of a new ing and the injunction in this certification created a house di­ The ship was eventually voted trick, a company union. It was issue indicate. TAFT-HARTLEY TOO vided in which the employers in Jacksonville, but by that time On February 16, at a final The New York Regional Direc­ could play one set of ships too late for hini to get a second the company had managed to cut meeting of the 'Union, the com­ union on the ballot in any elec­ the number of personnel eligible tor of the NLRB recommended against another. pany and the NLRB in New tion, but he apparently thought to cast ballots to sevbn. The to the Board's -national head­ The NLRB in this instance that if Cities Seiwice seamen York, the company first refused quarters iri Washington that the Lone Jack, which was running agreed with the company's posi­ could be lured by extravagant to cooperate in any way until on charter in the Pacific, never SIU be certified as the bargain­ tion and refused to reverse its promises into supporting a com­ the 10-year old Feder.al Court was voted in the first Cities ing agent for Cities Service sea­ peculiar decision. The Union pany union they would vote to writ ordering Cities Service to . Service election and for that rea­ men in the voting unit. The immediately petitioned for rec­ reject the SIU. Moi'eover, any­ allow NMU organizers aboard its son was included in the present company's objections were im­ ognition on the nine unvoted body who failed to join could be ships was rescinded. When it material, the regional office de­ ships which were as overwhelm­ voting unit. blacklisted. It was quite an idea, was explained that rhe NMU clared. With the obvious intention of ingly pro-SIU as the balance of but it didn't work. had withdrawn all interest, the And then came another wait­ the fleet. But there was littlp keeping the Lone Jack away The new organization was company lawyer finally said that from an American port as long ing period as the SIU and the question but what the compahy called the Citco Tanker Men's he would bring in the terms on as possible to the discouragement Cities -Service seamen waited for would force an election order, Association, quickly shortened to which Cities Service v/ould co­ and demoralization of the crew, the heavily burdened Washing­ then stall the voting off as long CTMA. It first came into being operate on Thursday morning. the company then demanded that ton headquarters of the NLRB as possible. around October 1, 1948, and was STILL MORE TRICKS the voting period be extended to issue the certification order. At the end of June, the Union obviously a company lawyer Not until the order came could moved again, asking that the another 75 days. On Thlirsday morning, the scheme from the beginning. The company also had the gall further steps be taken. Mean­ NLRB conduct a bargaining elec­ company said it would cooperate CTMA's headquartei's was in a to present additional demands while, the Cities Service seamen tion on the nine unvoted ships. building in Linden, New Jei'sey, if the vote were put off imtil which would have wiped the en­ continued to ride the ships. It was this petition which finally where notbody but attorneys had after February 23. The Board tire election off the x-ecord book. One thing that slowed up the resulted in this week's balloting, offices. One of its first functions turned this down. Specifically, the company NLRB was the Taft-Hartley Act. the Cities Service company hav­ The company said it would co­ was to cii'culate propaganda operate if there no voting on asked: Under the act, the Board had be­ ing managed to stall for time smearing the SIU which was That the eligibility clause be come badly disintegrated or­ through seven and a half long Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. identified only as an "outside changed to allow voting by ci-ew- ganizationally speaking with all months. The company still had The Board also rejected this. xmion." men employed immediately be­ responsibilities The company also proposed divided. The plenty of tricks. The SIU at once exposed fore the balloting date instead backlog of cases had more than that all voting be done between*^ CTMA for what it was, a com­ OBSTACLE COURSE Of as of the original eligibility doubled. And all manner Of sit­ Boston and Baltimore, a re­ After an informal hearing pany creation, and showed its quirement the Board turned date; that all proceedings stop uations had to be re-valued to similarity to company unions in until the eligibility was changed; accord with the obnoxious early in July, the NLRB an­ Standard Oil's and Sun Oil's "no down later. nounced that the voting unit in that it be allowed other relief measure. What the company was up to overtime" fleets. In the LOG, seemed clear enough to the SIU. and alternative, a sort of omni­ 'Finally, on May 24, the NLRB such an election should include it was pointed out that legitimate bus clause; that the original elec­ issued its certificatiorj order. And "All unlicensed personnel on unions arose as rank-and-file Eight Cities Service ships were tion order be rescinded; that pro­ it struck the SIU like a bomb­ board vessels owned or operated movements. They, did not have due to hit American ports over by the marine division including ceedings be remanded for fur­ shell. the weekend. Some of these deck, engine and stewards, ex­ headquarters in the offices of were to run into Gulf ports. ther hearing; and that still other In a ruling which shattered the cluding radio operators, pursers slick lawyers, the SIU paper Tuesday, February 22 would be relief be granted. precedent it had set in the Isth­ and unlicensed personnel aboard said, but they did have demo­ a holiday. The Union organizers SIU. 5 TO I mian case the year, the Board those vessels of which the Union cratically elected officers, consti­ said that it looked as if the com­ This meant another election certified the SIU as bargaining tutions and regular meetings. pany might fire the crews, sign with the company hand-picking agent for the seven ships which has been certified by the NLRB." CTMA'S JOKER new crews and get the ships out The company lawyer walked •the crews. Naturally, the SIU; had actually been voted, but not before the deadline. Or there Exposure stimulated the com­ out of the meeting when the -remembering that the Votes on for the Lone Jack which had the Isthmian fleet had been been in foreign waters through­ NLRB refused to let him have a pany lawyer into actually pro­ might be so few men eligible counted before all the vessels out the voting period, and not stenotypist take down minutes. ducing a constitution. It wasn't to vote left when the balloting After this preliminary meeting, much of a constitution, if indeed began that the company could had voted, protested strongly for the eight new ships which the Cities Service company found it was a constitution at all. The claim that the entire election was against any further delays. The the company had acquired. another gimmick under the au- biggest joker was that the chief "not x'epresentative," and try to NLRB agreed with the Union. This meant that nine ships tiiority of the Taft-Hartley Act executive of CTMA, and the have the result thrown out. On February 9, the votes were were not certified. And this in tallied. The results were what turn meant many other things. whose hidden dangers were only judge and jury in all grievance A suggestion that one ship, the any Cities Service seaman could It meant, to sight an extreme just becoming apparent to or­ procedures was to be a person SS Government Camp, be voted have predicted a year earlier. possibility, that Cities Service ganized labor. Under the union- outside the union called the "Ad­ abroad under consular supervi­ Preference ran five to one for could sell the seven certified smashing law, the company visory Counselor." It took a sion was agreed to by all parties. claimed, Stewards, Bosuns, minimum of imagination 1o see This is the background of the the SIU. ships, replace them with seven Despite firings and "threats of more and say "Phooey" to the Pumpmen and Machinists were that the counselor would be the Cities Service election. It is supervisors, and covild- not vote company lawyer himself or at the story of the fight of the firings, -vicious anti-Union pro­ Union. Certainly, there was in a bargaining election con­ least a henchman. Citids Service seamen to obtain paganda and other company ac­ nothing the labor-hating Cities The SIU met the company representation on wages and con­ tivities, more ihan 83 percent of Service officials would have pre­ ducted by the Board. "Taft-Hartley or no Taft-Hart­ union unwaveringly. All Sea­ ditions through the Seafarers In­ the CS tankermen eligible to ferred to say. ley, it's the same old story," SIU farers or pro-Seafarers men in ternational Union. Their deter­ cast their ballots named the Sea­ REPEAT BATTLE farers as their bargaining agent. organizers said. The company Cities service crews were di­ mination and the determination There were 153 votes for the The order also meant that the was continuing its policy of seiz­ rected to sign up for CTMA so of the SIU to give them the pro­ SIU, and only 30 against. * men on the nine pn-certified ing upon one petty legal ob­ that the company would be un­ tection afforded by a Union con­ Meanwhile, the NLRB still had ships would have to go through stacle and setting it up to ex­ able to find who exactly was tract, are the core of an impor­ tant struggle in the history of to certify the SIU as bargaining the entire process their Brothers haust the Union organizers and who. It was clear that Cities Service maritime labor. That stx'Uggle is agent for the unlicensed person­ on the certified ships had ex­ the majority of Cities Service nel on Cities Service ships, and perienced. If they had to they seamen who wanted a Union men themselves were unim­ not yet over, but a great advance the company could be expected had to, as they have demon- contract. However, the seamen pressed by the shrill claims made has been made. �Page Twelve - T BE S E AF A R E R S' LOG Friday, February 25» 1949 \ Fired For Union ArtivitVr Sny CS Sotnndn 'Was Canned For Union Activity' By CHAS. R. GARNER, DM This week the SIU filed charges of unfair labor practices against the Cities Service Oil Company in behalf of 15 men who were fired by the company because of their union affiliation. As the company vainly sought to stem the rising tide of pro-Union sentiment aboard its ships it swung the axe even more violently and arbitrarily than ever before. To the long list of men who have been made victims of the company's in­ famous system of firing and blackballing, there have been added in the past few months the names of many who have dared protest the abusive shipboard conditions and who have indicated pro-union sentiment. Among the victims of company abuse and discrimination are more than 100 Cities Service tankermen who have come to SIU Halls and re­ ported their plight. They also described conditions and treatment of*men on Cities Service ships that were wiped out long ago on other ships when Union contracts went into effect. Among these blackballed Cities Service seamen are those for whom the Union filed charges with the NLRB this week (see story on page one). On this page are statements from some of these Cities Service sea­ men, just for the record. While I was working in the rain on Saturday night, Febru­ ary 19, the Skipper of the Fort Hoskins put it to me bluntly: "Mr. Garner, you have made me very unhappy about missing the shifting of ship in Texas. So, your services will no longer be required." That was his way of telling me I was canned for Union activity. The incident he referred to happened a week earlier in Cor­ pus Christi, Texas, and from which I had been excused. Inas­ much as I was a day worker I was not required to be aboard. The Mate had told me at the time that I could go ashore while the vessel shifted. As far as I could determine I was accept­ By ROCKY MILTON. AB diplomat, but 1 don^t think able to the ship's officers and there's one in the company's was okay for another trip. In Cities Service came up with fleet who could fill the bill. Of­ fact, the Mate had asked me on a phony excuse for firing me off ficers are jumped up, not on their the morning of the 19th to stay the Fort Hoskins in New York ability, but for their loyalty to on Feb. 19, but they fired me the company. The company re­ aboard for another trip. At the time I was fired we for nothing but Union activity. wards its officers according to were taking stores aboard while When the company let me go— the nuniber of rings in their at the very last minute without noses. even five minutes' notice — they The Chief Mate on the Bents claimed that I missed shifting Fort, Woodrow Holler, was more of ship in Corpus Christi. I a chain gang supervisor than a wasn't even on watch at the ship's officer. On the last, trip time, nor were any of us in­ I made on that ship, he threat­ formed that the ship was to be ened the whole crew with firing shifted. The same charge was "When this ship gets home," he rigged on the other men who said, "I'm going to fire everyone were fired along with me for of you..." the same reason—Union activity. As for the Fort Hoskins, Cap­ I had been aboard the Fort tain Flaniken and Chief Mate Hoskins since Dec. 7. Previously "Hurricane" Hall are the two I sailed aboard the Archers Hope best organizers for the Union on and the Brents Fort, also Cities the ship. ROCKY MILTON Service ships. I worked hard. I did my job on all these ships. I couldn't have lasted so long if I hadn't. On the Fort Hoskins, Captain Flaniken and Chief Mate By E. W. BAMBERGER, FWT The ship's anti-union grape­ Hall led me to believe that I vine had cooked my goose. Re­ 1 have joined the ever-growing marks I had made to the Chief was a good worker. CHARLES R. GARNER But nobody in his right mind ranks of seamen fired from Cities Engineer and Second Assistant, can expect a decent, square deal Service ships for pro-SlU senti­ both of whom were loud in their * we lay at anchor. We still car­ from Cities Service. To the com­ ments. praise of CTMA, had been passed ried oil from Corpus Christi. The pany, the men are just scum. In In my case they made no pre­ along to the Skipper. After company paymaster and port the past six months there have tense as to the reason for my months of soaking up their steward came out to the ship been 10 Bosuns on the Fort Hos­ discharge—1 had been found CTMA ballyhoo, I told the Engi­ guilty of praising the SIU. At neers that there was no compari­ on a launch, and after they left kins. Why? the ship I was told I was can­ Besides firings right and left, the payoff of-the Archers Hope son between the CTMA and the ned. Somehow my name must particularly for Union activity, at Petty's Island near Camden, SIU. have gotten on their blacklist. conditions on Cities Service ships N. J., 1 was told by the Captain They had no grounds for fir­ They wasted no time in tell­ are crummy." The chow is no that my services were no longer ing me. Union activity was my ing me I was through, as the good. But dare open your mouth needed. When 1 pressed him ship was scheduled to vote that about anything and your num­ for details he said, "You are a only sin. Before working on the evening outside the company ber is up. little bit overly excited about Arches Hope, I had sailed on the Cantigny and Bents Fort, gates. A ship's officer should be a union activities." both Cities Service ships. On these vessels my work was satis­ factory. Prior to my la.st trip on the Archers Hope I received a letter By GIL VILA, OS and stood my watch on time. No from the Skipper recommending mention was made of the inci­ me for further employment. The After almost eight months dent at the time, for it had the letter said in part: "He has been aboard the Cities Service ship full approval of the entire top­ at all times sober and cohcienFort Hoskins 1 got the boot— side gang. tious and ai credit to this ship... they learned 1 was a pro-SlU In canning me, the Skipper Should he desire to rejoin this men. Only hours before our must have had a tough time vessel, it is recommended that he ship docked in New York 1 re­ keeping a straight face, as earlier be reassigned as Oiler." ceived a wire from the SIU noti­ he had given me a letter of fying me that voting was going A few weeks after that rosy recommendation for re-employ­ to begin. That tipped off the ment. 1 had intended to go endorsement I was axed, along Captain that 1 was pro-SlU. Of home to Oklahoma for a short with eight other pro-SlU men, course they had a fish around visit and his letter was a guar­ all for union activity, although for another reason to fire me, so antee of re-employment in Cities they dug back and came up with Service. The letter noted that 1 various other reasons were given a phony excuse. by the company in their cases. had performed my work in a In Corpus Christi a week commendable manner and had There is no security for the earlier I was excused from shift­ his wholehearted recommenda­ seamen, and life aboard ship is ing ship at 1 AM as I was on the tion for a new job upon my re­ made intolerable. No repair lists 4 to 8 watch. At the time the turn. 1 wonder what the com­ are allowed—just the suggestion Chief Mate okayed me to go pany would say if 1 took his that repairs are needed is enough ashore while the ship shifted. I letter to their employment office returned after the job was done today, GIL VILA to get a man fired. Talks Pro-Union, Makes Blackllst By WILLIAM FRANK. FWT , I have sailed oh the Cities Service tankers Lone Jack, Gov­ ernment Camp and the- Archers Hope. I signed on the Archeirs Hope on Oct. 31. Then I was in­ jured in a shoreside accident and had to be hospitalized for a short time in New York in November. . .1 M 'Open Your Mouth And Your Number Is Up' Gets Ax Despite Skipper's Praise Gets Telegrum From SIU — And Is Fired WILLIAM FRANK Since that time 1 haven't been able to get a job aboard a Cities Service ship. The big reason why I'm black­ balled by Cities Service is- that they've got me on the books as being pro-Union. On the Archers Hope, shortly before I was hos­ pitalized, I had arguments with the Second Assistant about unions. I said just what I thought. Since that time they've had no use for me. I've waited around the offices on Pine Street for months. I've seen guys conie in get a job in the space of a few minutes. The Government Camp is si good example of the way things work on Cities Service ships. Guys get fired at the drop of a hat. When I went aboard they had taken a whole new black gang except for four or five guys. Of the men kept over one was a Wiper who had been do­ ing clerical work for the Engi­ neer. He had a car. 'When we were in Lake Charles, he and the Engineer drove down to Corpus Christi. When they came back, the Wiper had a FWT's ticket. They fired me and he took my place. This was typical of the "fair­ ness" that practically all. men grew to look for from the hands of Cities Service. •.' iiiii iliilii EDW. W. BAMBERGER � 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 25, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 8 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CITIES SERVICE MOVE TO HALT ELECTION IS BLOCKED BY NLRB CS USED EVERY TRICK IN THE BOOK TO DENY MEN SIU REPRESENTATION COMPANY SNEAK INJUNCTION IS MODIFIED BY COURT ORDER;SIX CREWS ALREADY POLLED CITIES SERVICE VIOLATES LAW,SIU CHARGES SAYS CS INJUNCTION VIOLATED LAW SIU CHARGES'UNFAIR PRACTICES' CS SNEAK INJUNCTION IS BLOCKED ALEIN WAIVERIS EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 1 EXPECT BLAND BILL TO BE OUT BY MARCH 1 RULE RELAXED ROBIN TO RESUME AFRICAN TRADE SEAFARERE GIVES AID TO TEACHERS GUILD IN CAMPAIGN FOR HIGHER PAY,MORE SCHOOLS GOOD SHIPPING PERIOD CLEARS FRISCO OF AVAILABLE MANPOWER TUG,SHOREGANG JOBS BIG HELP TO PORT MOBILE SHIPPING AND SHOREGANG JOBS TAKE CARE OF SAN JUAN SEAFARERS PORT SAVANNAH HAS BUSY WEEK ROBIN TO CARRY GRAIN TO EUROPE UNTIL SOUTH AFRICA RUN RESUMES CAPE COD CANAL BOASTS COLORFUL HISTORY HARDWORKING TRENT CREW OVERCOMES MANY SETBACKS SEAFARERS PUT END TO ERA OF BLUE LINEN AND BUM CHOW CS USED EVERY TRICK TO BILK ITS CREWMEN FIRED FOR UNION ACTIVITY,SAY CS SEAMEN 'WAS CANNED FOR UNION ACTIVITY' TALKS PRO-UNION MAKES BLACKLIST 'OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND YOUR NUMBER IS UP' GETS AX DESPITE SKIPPER'S PRAISE GETS TELEGRAM FROM SIU- AND IS FIRED Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/25/1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 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 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8df202bdd742d274ae6cd864fe2edfc1.PDF 457cb76ce762dcb00e6d58dbc5c07ca1 PDF Text Text ALL BUT ONE CS CREW POLLED; TRANSPORTATION VOTE BEOINS Seafarers To Choose From 2 Proposals Gov't Camp Will Vote By Mall Ballot Voting on the transportation rule got under way in all ports on Tuesday, March 1, as Sea­ farers lined up to express their choice of two proposals. Transportation for several months has been one of the hot­ test issues ever to engage the membership's interest. At coast­ wise membership meetings on February 9, it was decided that the entire matter ' could be re­ duced to two projpositions which could be placed on a referendum ballot, and such a ballot was authorized. Seafarers would then choose between them in demo­ cratic style. Voting will continue , through April 30. Headquarters has urged that everybody cast a ballot, so that the final result will clear­ ly express the membership's will. NEW YORK, March 4 —One more ship to go, and the Cities Service bargaining election will be over! Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. MARCH 4, 1949 No. 9 Use Counting of the ballots and an­ nouncement of the results will await the arrival of the ballots from the Government Camp and the outcome of a court hearing being held in New York today. The hearing has been called to consider the temporary injunc­ tion granted Cities Service to im­ pound the ballots, pending dis­ position of the company's claim Former CS Men NO. 1 AND NO. 2 Proposed Transportation Rule No. 1 corresponds to the rule now in effect. It reads as follows; "Whenever transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, all hands must accept" that transportation and get off the ship, whereupon new replacements will be ship­ ped from the Union Hiring Hall." Proposed Transportation Rule No. 2 reads: "Whenever transport^ion is due a crew under the terms of the contract, those men who desire to stay on board the ship can do so, providing they do not collect transportation. Those men desiring transpor­ tation can collect same and, upon receipt of the money, shall get off the ship and re­ placements for those vacancies shall be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall." - The present transportation rule was adopted after negotiations last summer on the I'ecommendation of the Negotiating Commit­ tee, who presented a strong case in its favor. After the rule was adopted, many Seafarers ques­ tioned its wisdom and raised ob jections to it at ship and shoreside meetings and in letters to the LOG. Many others wrote or spoke to express warm support The House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine was .expected to for the rule. report the Bland Bill to the PRO AND CON floor of the House this,week in a revised form, it was learned Members asked that a referen­ from an authoritative Washing­ dum ballot on the transportation question be held. Headquarters, ton source. acting" in accord with normal, In addition to guaranteeing ab­ democratic SIU policy, recom­ solutely that 50 percent of all mended that the subject be giv­ foreign aid cargoes be carried in American ships regardless of en a thorough airing. point of origin, the bill is now Additional discussions were expected to include a provision held in all Branches and on the barring the inclusion of any for­ ships. For several weeks, a full eign aid cargoes carried by US page of the LOG was devoted, to military services in computing letters, pro and con. the 50-50 division. So that Seafarers can have a Significance of this clause de­ last chance to study the ques­ pends upon the number of car­ tion before voting, a sample bal­ goes carried by the Army. lot is reproduced on page 12 However, Seafarers should not of this issue of the LOG. rel^x their campaign for enact- Eight ships having already voted, final preparations were under way today to vote the ninth and final ship, the SS Gov­ ernment Camp, by mail in Mon­ tevideo, Uruguay. Men discharged from Cities Service ships since January I for any reason whatsoever are urged to get in touch with Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU Director of Or­ ganization, immediately. Those who are unable to come to SIU Headquarters are urged to write giving all details of their employment and discharge.- SIU Headquajters is at 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. that it had not received sufficleht notice of the election to dele­ gate observers. Originally, the injunction had halted voting of the ships, but was modified upon protest of counsel for the National Labor Relations Board. MAIL VOTE Expectations are that, should the injunction be set aside, counting of the ballots will still not take place for several weeks because of the time involved in returning the ballots of the Gov{Continued on Page 3) Revised Bland Bill To Go Before House •'ii; v.<.,. ment of this bill. Headquarters officials warned. Even if it is reported to the House in this fairly desirable _ form, the bill must still pass the House and the Senate, they said, adding that the enemies of the bill would still do their utmost to block it. The House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine received the bill late in January after it had been drafted by Representative Schuy­ ler Otis Bland of Virginia. Sen­ ator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington introduced an iden­ tical bill into the Senate which has been refexTed to the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. The Bland-Magnuson Bill is the answer to ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman's attempt to re­ duce the participation of Amer­ ican ships and American seamen in Marshall Plan shipping. Early in December, Hoffman said that after the first of the year he would send no more Marshall Plan bulk cargoes un­ der the American flag. He said that American ship­ ping cost too much, and that there was a loophole in the pres­ ent 50 percent provision which allowed him to shift the bulk cargoes to foreign ships. Bulk cargoes loom large in the Marshall Plan, and the Hoffman proposal would have meant that 10,000 American seamen would be thrown out of work. Spearheaded by the A&G Dis­ trict, protests poured into Wash­ ington. Hundreds of labor unions, CIO as well as AFL, small locals as well as huge internationals, joined the Seafarers in the ^battle to save 10,000 jobs. As one voice they said that the high purpose of the Marshall Plan could not be achieved if American seamen were to be sacrificed along the way. The SIU and the unions who rallied to the battle made known their stand to Senatoi-s and Rep­ resentatives in Washington, many of whom were already aware of the threat to the mer­ chant marine. Paul Hoffman postponed the effective date of his order from January to February 1. Then as the protests mounted, he post­ poned it until April 1. (Continned on Page 11) �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOC Friday, March 4, ld49 SEAFARERS LOG. Vublhhei 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 T-H Act In Action ' A situation which developed in New York early this week clinches the argument that the Taft-Hartley act must be consigned to the bottom of the deep blue—anc quick. On Monday morning, after contract negotiations between the giant Continental Baking Company and the AFL Teamsters, who deliver the company's products failed to produce an agreement, the 200 drivers involvec ;walked out. Immediately, the five other of the city's largest bakeries, who were not at all involved, locked out their employees. Close to 8,000 employees, most of them bakers, were thrown out of work. And the city of seven million people were shut off from 70 percent of their daily supply of bread. Schools as well as homes were affected. "The - people was shut off from 70 percent of its daily supply Purely and simply, the action of the big bread com­ panies is a secondary boycott. The five companies, who along with Continental, maintain a "union" representing management, took economic action against their employees by locking them out, although neither the companies nor their workers are involved in Continental's dispute. The Taft-Hartley law expressly forbids labor unions from using this weapon. By carefully allowing eipployers immunity from the secondary boycott' prohibition, the Taft-Hartley law says to management, in effect, "Go ahead boys, use anything in the books to put the boots to your workers. If the Hospital Patients When entering the hospital public happens to get kicked in the breadbasket in the notify the dtiegates by post­ process, that's their tough luck." card, giving your name and Organized labor long ago learned not to expect any­ the number of your ward. thing from the nation's press. None of the so-called public guardians has yet uttered a' single word in condemnation R. SCHERFFINS of the big dough boys' rank abuse of the 8,000 employees P. SADARUSKI yST. GARDNER who had been locked out. Nor have they pleaded a syllable H. STILLMAN in behalf of the city's seven million men, women and J. DENNIS children. The big baking combines are heavy advertisers, LIPARIA you see. E. PRITCHARD These axe the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals,, In fact, on the very morning that its news columns announced that the company combine "threw 7,700 per­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging STATEN ISLAND^ HOSPITAL heavity^on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by N. DORPMANS sons out of work," the New York Times cautioned Con­ writing'them. M. J. LUCAS gress not to be too hasty about getting rid of the Taft' MOBILE HOSPITAL J. MASONSGONG M. MENDELL Hartley law. "The public," said the Times, "has a vital J. L. BUCKELEW J. HOPKINS R. MOACK stake in the outcome..." POP HOBIN A. J. CAMERA C. SIMMONS And for once, the New York Times said a mouthful, LOUIS HOWARD J. RODRIGUEZ G. FOLEY O. O. MILLAN P. M. VANDEREIK F. KUMIUGA even if it didn't mean to. For the public always has a vital J. C. SHELDON EUGENE LEQRY C. BRESNAN , stake in issues between management and organized labor, F.STOKES WILLIAM J. SULLIVAN R. WILT especially when labor is on the short end of tlhe stick. NICK BOSANYI J. P. WETZLER R. COOTE Because, no matter how hard the Times and the rest of G. STEPANCHUK M. C. CARTER F. CHRISTY the "go-easy-on-management-crowd" tries to conceal the TIM BURKE J. REYES E. LAWSON ' J. GRANGAARD J. KIDD fact, the public and labor in this country are one and J. B. BERRIER K. JENSEN LESTER LORD si i the same. P. HUSEBY NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL t> t. X Let Senator Taft and his backers understand that in A. REIBUS BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. LAFFIN. z democracy, management rates no special privileges and O. HARDEN C. AMELINK J. PUGH immunities aimed at hurting the nation's working men H. GJERDE E. MATTSSEN t. X . SSAVANNAH HOSPITAL iand women—the public, that is. W. WALKER A. DUNTON , L. E. HODGES W. MAUTERSTOCK (NEWS ITEM—^Bread prices have gone up despite a JOHNSTON A. C. McALPIN C. MOATS W. CURRIER decreases'in the prices of wheat and flour, results of a US S. KASMIRSKI C. REFUSE R. SHEDD Department of Agriculture survey reveal. A. C. PARKER J. PALMER C. CARROLL (The government agency found that between January W. ROSS C. BROWN ' t F. CHIAUETTA BOSTON MARINE HOSIPTAL and October 1948, farmers were getting 30 percent less T. LANEY J. E. GALLANT L. CALBURN for their wheat and the retail price of flour was down 15 J. CHASSEREAU VIC MILLAZZE R. HENDERSON ' W. HUGHES percent. During the period the retail price of bread rose F. A.LASAVICH S. CAPE P. WALSH • 0.7 percent to an all time high of 14.5 cents a pound. K. FERDINAND Gus CALLAHAN W. WISLCOTT Out of the 14.5 cents the consumer pays, 9.4 cents goes E. TORRES W. GIRADEAU V. SALLIN to the baker and retailer. A. WARD R. EVANS L. GORDAN (City Hospital) R. GRESWALD Si t * (The Securities and Exchange Commission announced L. TICKLE A. RAMAS R. SOUZA GALVESTON HOSPITAL that during the thitd quarter,of 1948 the six big baking E. RHAEDS G. BROWN J. MAESTRA companies showed profits of $103,606,000 compared with W. VAUGHAN I. SUCHEUITS L. WILLIAMSON • ^;$95,430,000 for the same period in the previous year.) W. LAMBERT ' P. DORSEY ; J. O'NEILL Men Now In The Nlwhe HospHnk �Friday, March 4, 1949 Mobile Outfit Expects To Have Six-Ship Fleet THE SEAFARERS LOG CS Gives Vacations — Permanent Ones CITIES SEiVICE OIL COMPANY Page Three Gov't Camp Mail Vote To End Election By CAL TANNER PNOOUCKNO • MPmntS • MAIIICBTmS MOBILE — All payoffs in this . NIW YOIK 9, N. Y (Continued from Page 1) port during the past week went •SVCMtV P|M* sratcT CASkt AOD«C«* MARINK DIVISION ernment Camp crew to New smoothly. Only a couple of CITflANCO York. minor beefs required attention NSW VONK on each of the ships paying off, The last of the ships to be '21 Dec 1948 and all were settled- to the satis­ voted in the United States was S/S Fort Hosklns faction of . all hands. the Salem Maritime, which voted at sea The payoffs took place aboard in Corpus JZ;hristi on March 1. the De Soto, Wild Ranger and Collin & GlsseX Previously the ship had been Claiborne, all Waterman ships, Houston ox* Lake Charles scheduled to vote in Bayonne, and the Cavalier, Alcoa's crack New Jersey, on February 22, but passenger .wagon. was halted by the injunction. Gentlemen: * On the sign-on side" for the The ship sailed before the in­ The bearer, Gil A* Vila,Z 816 879, has served aboard this vessel week were the Yaka, which junction was modified. as Messman and Ordinary Seaman from 11 July 1948 to the present date headed out for Hamburg with a The other post-injunction ship with the excefJtlon of one trip off 10/26 to ll/lO. cargo of nitrate; the Irenestar, to be voted was the Lone Jack, » During above time he has been sober,reliable and attentive to destined for ports in Greece; the which voted in Philadelphia on duty. ClaibcMrne, on continuous articles February 24. He expects .to take a vacation In the near fut\u*e and visit for runs to Puerto Rican ports; relatives in Oklahoma, ^ SHIPBOARD VOTING the Cavalier, which resumed her After his vacation,he' expects to report to the Gulf area for 17-day passenger trip to the Unlike the procedure forced re-employment• islands, and -the De Soto, which upon the NLRB in voting the I herewith recommend him for your consideration for re-employis on a coastwise run. first six ships, where the crews ment. In addition, the Alcoa Roamer were forced to leave the confines was in from New Orleans on in of the company property, the transit status. I V voting of the Salem Maritime The job situation was aided by Wi :en,llA8teF and Lone Jack was conducted calls for relief jobs on tugboats aboard' ship in the manner pre­ in the area. scribed by the NLRB and follow­ On Dec. 21, 1948, Gil Vila received the above glowing recommendation from the Skipper The Waterman Steamship Cor­ ed in all past elections in the of the Cities Service tanker, SS Fort Hoskins. On Feb. 19, he was fired from the same ship, poration turned the SS Governor maritime industry. commanded by the same Skipper, after the company learned he had received a telegram from Miller over to the Maine Steam­ In the early voting company the SIU notifying him of the collective bargaining election in the fleet. Vila is one of many ship Company this week, but it non-cooperation forced the crew wasn't a loss for the Union as crewmembers fired by Cities Service in whose behalf the Union has filed charges of unfair and of one ship to cast their ballots we managed to get a 100 percent outside the company gates in a discriminatory labor practices against the company. SlU crew on her for this trip. drenching rain. This crew is working under a The crew of another ship told Stf..dard SlU contract, which is of being pressured by the ship's to be signed in New Yoi-k. (Edi­ officers who, to discourage the tor's Note: The contract has al­ crew from voting, offered lliem ready been signed. Brothers.) overtime to stay aboard ship The Maine company hopes to loading supplies. have at least a half-dozen ships operating in the near future. In addition to the Salem Mari­ A few of the Liberties coming He had also warned me, after 1 time and Lone Jack, the other By RICHARD GRANT into this port are scheduled to had been turned down three ships whose crews have balloted be sold later on and the Maine For putting out clean sheets times, not to order milk again. are: the Fort Hoskins, which outfit is bidding on them. We once a week and feeding the Every item of food was kept voted on February 20 at Staten will keep the membership in­ crew to the best of my ability, to a minimum and seconds were Island. New York; the Winter formed of developments through 1 was fired from the Ai'chers not allowed. All this on a ship Hill and Bents Fort, both voted the medium of the SEAFARERS that was supposedly feeding on February 21 in the Boston Hope when the ship stopped off LOG. twice as well as the rest of the area; the Royal pak, which voted To those who are wondering in Braintree, Mass., on Febru­ fleet. 1 can't imagine how the February 21 at Pettys Island, where some of their Union ary 15. other crews stay alive. They New^Jersey; the Bradford Island, Brothers are at the moment, we When the ship tied^ up in the must bring their own food with which voted *on February 22 at Lake Charles, Louisiana. can say the following oldtimers Massachusetts port, the company them. are on the Mobile beach: H. G. Harris, O. Dedeaux, G. L. Quinn, Port Steward was there waiting G. Forwood, C. Morse, S. B. for me. He told me 1 was $900 Sikes, C. L. Harvey, C. Browers, over in my laundry bills for M. Ackerman, R. Tucker, P. B. ten months, and had been feed­ ing thfe crew twice as much as Gladden and C. Spencer. any other CS ship. He told me By JOHN SULLIVAN 1 would be given the chance to quit, but 1 noticed h^ had the 1 was fired from the Royal new Steward with him. Oak the morning after she was On the night of March 1, RICHARD GRANT •When 1 asked him what the voted in the Port of Philadel­ the SIU's stand on the crews wei'e eating on the other phia. 1 was a Messman on the B 1 a n d-Magnuson Bill was ships, he didn't answer, but said they actually ran in the neigh­ ship. aired over radio station the food would have to be cut borhood of $65. WEVD in New York by Bill down. He said that having the laun­ It was like this: Henderson and A1 Bernstein. dry done in Lake Charles had Stores came on at midnight, The two Seafarers appeared < I replied that 1 couldn't face cost too much money and 1 while 1 was ashore. 1 was fired the men after feeding them the should have had the work done for not standing by to receive on the program "Labor lousy food. The Port Steward in New York. Actually there is stores. Yet nobody had told me Front," a forum conducted by told me that anyone who practically no difference in the to stand by, and it was common Joseph Tuvim, an official of squawked about the quality or rates. practice for us to go ashore un­ the International Ladies Gar­ quantity of the food would be der the circumstances. ment Workers Union. He also said the food bills fired. He wasn't talking to me were too high; meat bills were Funny thing was that 1 was Tracing the background of . the Bland-Magnuson Bill, anymore. I was finished. He twice as high as on other ships ashore with three other men waved the new Steward aboard and he implied that 1" should from the Stewai-ds Department. Bernstein and Henderson to take over.^ have cut costs fifty percent all .They were three other Messmen told of the winter-long fight Although 1 was finished, 1 and the • Second Cook. If 1 to defeat the "Hoffman Plan" along the line. wanted to find out what 1 had He a.lsQ told me that the com­ missed the stores they missed to scuttle the American mer­ done that was so terrible. 1 had pany didn't like me eating with them, too. But 1 was the only chant marine. They also JOHN SULLIVAN showed why the Bland-Mag­ been aboard thr®e Cities Serv­ the crew. 1 didn't bother to tell one to be canned. nuson Bill minus the Mari­ ice ships, where I spent over a him that I didn't enjoy hearing The Captain said he wanted other kind of black mark on my time Commission's crippling year doing my job: The Can- the officers rake the crew across to make'an example of me." tigny iov three months and the the coals for three solid hours 1 don't see how it could have record. amendments, should be en­ However, the Assistant Port Bents Fort for one trip. I had daily. been anything else but Union ac­ acted now. Stewai-d for Cities Service in been Steward of the Archers I also didn't bother to tell him tivity that got me fired. Henderson and Bernstein New York had been Steward on Hope for ten months, before ^e I had been sailing on Cities how miserable his slashing of took advantage of the occa­ the Abiqua when I was on her. Port Steward decided that I was Service for just over four years, requisitions had made life aboard sion to thank publicly the He and the Cook on the Abiqua coddling the crew. ever since the end of 1944. There the ship. hundreds of unions which knew I was interested in the never had been a complaint He had stopped me on a pre­ The Port Steward told me that have rallied to the SIU's side SIU. about my work. There wasn't a vious trip from requisitioning my laundry bills were running in the struggle. So it seems fairly obvious. over a $100 a trip, although fresh fruit, juices and vegetables. single log against me, or any J CS Steward Fired Per Giving Men Ciean Linen And Decent Chew Messman Fired For Union Artivitf After Four Years With CS Fleet SIU On The Air �t • '•••••I't ;•; ••t:-^f,<'^i.-,ivtrK{ftSji'S'ftr^' v^f,;> ' >'• Vs •' ,.., •• . -r • "• • • : , , ' THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Frisco Calling All Seafarers: West Coast Busting With Jobs SEAFARERS ON ITU PICKETLINES By FRENCHY MICHELET ' SAN FRANCISCO—A shipping boom is in full swing here on the West Coast. There is a des­ perate need for manpower on vessels sailing from.ports in this area. Tripcarders having a little dif­ ficulty getting out in other -ports have found the Pacific Coast the answer to their problem. The more than 200 permitmen who came out here recently in search of jobs have all been shipped out. So, all hands—especially tripcarders—who are anxious to Sfiip out pronto should hot foot it out here in a hurry—and don't stop to tie your shoelaces. Ship­ ping here is nothing short of terrific. - We haven't time to go into -the reasons for this happy state of affairs. At the moment we're only concerned with the fact that the ships are here and man­ power is needed to sail them. ally impossible for us to come in and take each man by the hand and lead him out here, otherwise we'd probably be do­ ing just that. NEW ROUTINE Up to this time, everything has been going out and nothing Ijas been coming here. But that's all over foj; awhile because ship's are now beginning to roll in here for payoffs. That means more sign-ons, and additional crewing up problems. We've tried to be as blunt as possible in this report in tipping off the permitmen on the job possibilities that exist out here. But seeing is believing. So we'll tell you what we're gonna do! Just step up a little closer Brothers and see if you don't wind up on a ship—but fast.' This photo, taken on Washington's Birthday, shows some of the 49 SIU A&G District men who marched alongside fel­ low-unionists of the AFL International Typographical Union in front of Griscom Publications plant. Glen Cove. Long Island. It was the second time in two weeks the AFL seamen aided the printers, who have been locked out by the company. Griscom publishes a chain of weekly community newspapers. Smooth Payoffs, Shipping Please Baltimore By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ tion: the men's quarters were in any of the gains we have fought so hard for lost as a result of very good shape. This is the second time we BALTIMORE — Fair shipping Some of the vessels may look an irresponsible man's actions. have issued an urgent appeal. marked the final week in Feb­ as though- they need painting That Skipper sure knows what As was pointed out in last week's ruary in the Port of Baltimore, from the outside, but that's I he is talking about. And it was report, the last call for aid which with 16 ships paying off in first- something the Skippers have to a pleasure to hear him talk the we sent to other ports was an­ class style. decide. way he did. swered by more than 200 per­ The payoff ships were the Rob­ He was mainly concerned with UNION-MINDED SKIPPER mitmen, among others. Every­ in Kirk, Robin Wentley, Robin one character who had charges one of these men has found a Doncaster and Robin Mowbray; One of the ships paying off placed against him for carrying berth and again we're faced Penmar, Massmar and Oremar, had a bit of trouble concerning a gun in his belt and for trying with the problem of where to Calmar Line; Marore, Chilore, loggings, but everything was to intimidate the Mates. For this get crews in a hurry. and Feltofe, Ore Line; Marina, straightened out. The difficulties and other reasons, drunkenness In view of this decidedly Edith and Mae, Bull Line; John were caused principally by foul- among them, he had to be placed healthy shipping situation, per­ B. Waterman, Robert Ingersoll, ups. in irons for four days. mitmen, at .least, should shove Waterman; and St. Augustine The Skipper dropped some of To show you what kind ,of off for the area where the econ­ Victory, Isthmian. the logs although he felt that a guy he was, at the payoff he omic climate seems to be the With the exception of one the equivalent of the sums in­ told the Patrolman to fake his most agreeable. payoff, everything went smooth­ volved should have gone into book and keep it, that he wasn't going to sail any more. Although we wish we could ly from start to finish. All hands the Union's strike fund. do more than just urge job- on each ship were present when He said he believed in what The Patrolman got a big kick seekers to start making tracks payoff time rolled around. The Unions stand for and he didn't out of that. He said it was one for the West Coast, it is physic- ships were left in clean condi­ want to stand around and see book he was very happy to reSECOND CALL Friday. March 4, 1949 Two CS Tankers Vote InPhilly BY JAMES SHEEHAN PHILADELPHIA — Shipping slowed down again in this port after a period of brisk activity. There just weren't any ships paying off. Howeyer, we .did vote a couple of Cities Service tankers. One, was the SS Royal Oak. Let's say right here that the boys on her were mighty glad to have the chance to cast their ballots. , How did they vote? "Well, down here we have our guess. "What's .yours? One thing is certain: The boys sure know what they were vot­ ing for. The other Cities Service ship we voted was the SS Lone Jack. That was the ship that was sup­ posed to be voted in the first election a year ago, but didn't get back in time. Needless to say, things aboard the Jack were pretty much the same as things aboard the Oak. We think we know how things went on her. That was that for Philadelphia. However, when you come to think of it, voting two Cities Service ships here in a week is an indication of how things will be when the company comes un­ der contract. A couple of ships a week are a couple of ships a week in any, port. Meanwhile, let's keep going on the Bland-Magnuson Bill. The Union, the industry and the country need that bill if we are going to have any merchant marine at all. Too many people just don't know what a merchant marine is or why we need it. That's all for-this week. Let's hope we get some ships to report the next week we check in. Sugar Season Brings PR Sweet Shipping By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico's 1949 sugar season is officially under way and as a result the shipping picture" is favorable. PY JOE ALGINA that a ship will be waiting. Per­ We've got a beef. This Union mitmen here might find . their has felt the full effects of the ceive. This character is one foul Ships are now leaving the island NEW YORK — Shipping here wait for a ship indefinite during T-H Law in action and we dpn't ball the Union doesn't need. His ports carrying sweet cargoes to has come to a near standstill. We this period of slow shipping. It's the north. First to leave port like it. Congress was supposed kind doesn't deserve a book. can't blame it on the weather, an idea anyway. with a load of sugar was our to have a mandate to throw the it's just that the ships aren't SIGN-ONS SMOOTH own 88 Suzanne, Bull Lines. law in the ashcan when it re­ NOTHING YET coming in. Lads on the beach here will turned to Washington two The sign-ons were all run Every once in awhile we give months ago, but the more they have ample opportunity to catch We handled a few ships and through in good style. Among up on their reading now that we also sent a few men to Philadel­ Arnold Bernstein Steamship piddle around "the more it looks thd ships" shoving off were a few phia and Baltimore in response Company a buzz to learn if any­ like the same" old law. have built a library in the Hall. Robin Line ships, the first time Already there are some 250 to manpower calls. Outside of thing has developed on their re­ in a long while any of this ACTS AGAINST SIU books, which have been donated this and the handful of ships that quest to operate two passenger Under the T-H Act this Union company's vessels have signed by the membership from time arrived, the port was cold and ships in the European trade. on in Baltimore. to time. barren for Seafarers. This week we called again, but was sued by ' a steamship com­ The ships are going on the pany was hamstrung at every There has been a crying need The few ships we did handle we didn't get any good news. European run, carrying grain. turn in the Cit,ie.s Sei-vice cam­ for such a library for a long were the Steel Voyager, Kathryn, According to the company, the Eventually they are expected to paign, and suffered harm in­ time. We are happy to announce, Maritime Commission has post­ Carruth, Seatrains Texas and resume their original schedules, directly as a result of the West therefore, that any member hit­ poned their appeal again, and the New York, the Daniel H. Lownscompany has no idea when a Coast strike. All this because of but for the time being they will ting this beach can now invest dale. be going out of this port—and his time profitably by browsing the Taft-Hartley Act. Sign-ons we took care of were final ruling will be made. We can't say we don't like hav­ around our new "" library. We _ the Steel Traveler and Robin The issue is still a live one, Fortunately, we got aroimd the ing them. hope to see the number of Wentley. In-transit ships, usually however, and the company is ban on the Hiring Hall, but that volumes increase as time goes on. optimistic. was not through any help of the It was with deep regret that a steady source of replacement The fact that Headquarters is Other maneuvers in Washing­ law writers. They wanted to we learned of the death of the calls, were also few this week. interested in a welfare plan has Chief Engineer of the Bull Line's Maybe, this will break the ton that are of great concern to end that too. caused some comment among the We've managed to keep out of 88 Mae. He was one swell guy. gloom in these parts. We've the SIU, and are being given just members. From what has been heard that the West Coast is a as much a run-around as the the line of fire of some of the He lived up to the union rules said on the subject, it appears Bernstein appeal, are the tactics more deadlier blows of the law, and he understood the aims and permitman's paradise. More jobs that the boys are highly in favor being employed in the Senate but not through any help from a problems of unions. than men, says Frenchy Michelet, of the project undertaken, at Labor Committee to rewrite the supposedly pro-labor Congress." the San Francisco Agent. He was buried at sea, which Headquarters. All hands are new labor bill into a close re­ Just because a guy has man­ Well, it's a long and expensive semblance to the old Taft-Hart­ aged to avoid being killed by a is the way he wanted it. All mighty curious about the possi­ trip, but maybe it wouldn't be ley Act. run-away horse is no reason why hands on the Mae have always bilities the Union's survey may a bad bet for a permitman to Every Senator has his own pet the animal shouldn't be roped hgd a good word for the Chief. reveal. grab a bus to the West Coast. amendment, warmed over from and tied. And I guess, it goes without After all, the cost of a bus trip the T-H Act, which he feels It looks like the politicians There are very few guys of his saying that another item of in­ is no more than the expense of should be carried over to the who were sent in to do a corral- caliber around these days. 'The terest to men on the 8an Juan living here for a couple of new law. While they haggle and ing job have forgotten their boys here in Baltimore and those beach is the shoregang available weeks. hamstring, \4e Taft-Hartley Act duty. Like all politicians they're on the Mae know that a good here. These jobs always help out. Out there assurances are good goes on its merry way. guy has crossed the -bar. looking out for themselves. New York Echoes Frisco Pleas—Go West �Friday. March 4, 1949 YOUR MOVE, BROTHER THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire Welfare. Funds Must Satisfy Many Laws, Be Carefully Planned ministered by a three-man board The Conference Board points on which sit representatives of out that a pension plan should the United Mine Workers, the be checked with the Treasury employers and the general pub­ Department's Commissioner of lic. Internal Revenue, but this is a The board has authority to warning to employers rather determine the best Way to in­ than unions. vest surplus funds within the MORE TO COME limits of the law governing "ir­ How much the Seafarers In­ revocable trusts." ternational Union has - to con­ The. new plan covering the cern itself with these questions members of the International and others like it in planning a Longshoremen's Association is welfare program depends on administered by three represen­ what benefits the Union demands tatives of the union and three and upon the laws of the state of the employers, with provision in which the SIU's plan is for a seventh man to serve as a drafted. neutral member if it becomes de­ In a subsequent article the Checker enthusiasts in the New York Hall got a'Chance to sirable. laws governing union welfare perform some slick maneuvers recently in a tournament held To create and maintain the plans will be explored at great­ in the recreation' room. Photo above was taken shortly after welfare fund, the employers pay er length. Also to be explored contests got under way. 2V2 cents per man-hour worked. are the kinds of securities in The board has the right to re­ which welfare trusts can invest. duce the benefit payments if the In general, welfare plans have fund becomes insufficient t^ war­ been found to have a stabilizing rant paying the full amounts. effect on both unions and com­ panies. Most of the arguments COMMON PRACTICE A more common way to build which employers have voiced up a welfare fund is to have against them have proved base­ Laughlin readily admitted the the employer contribute—but not less. There is no reason to be­ When permitman Frank X. Mc­ deed. His new papers were taken deduct from employees' pay—a lieve that things would be any Laughlin went before the Coast away from him forthwith, and percentage of his payroll, per­ different in the maritime in­ Guard last December 17th, he he was ordered to report four haps two percent or three per­ dustry. 'was a guilty man. He admitted Employers have maintained days later for a preliminary cent. it. Guilty of misconduct—guilty that such plans were too ex­ hearing. The practice of having both of having altered a medical re­ pensive for success, but this has At that time his original Wip­ employer and union represented port eight months before in New not proved correct. er's certificate was returned, but on the administrative board is Orleans. In finding him guilty. They have insisted that wel­ he was told that sometime in the quite common, and in large in­ Examiner Charles E. Wythe was fare plans would make the em­ future he would be brought to dustries public representatives only carrying out the technical ployees lazy and inefficient, be­ trial. are often called in. Welfare dut^' of a minor government of­ cause life would become too Subsequently he shipped on plans have reached a stage where ficial. easy. Things have not turned out the SS Howard A. Kelley and they follow one or another of But one wonders if Mr. Wythe then on the SS Sf. Augustine several fairly well-defined forms. that way. did exceed his full duty when Victory—and it was on this ship Once an administrative board A member in good standing he filed veteran McLaughlin's in San Pedro, on December 16, and the mechanics of collecting of a union with a welfare plan appeal, took his seamen's papers 1948, that the Coast Guard came contributions from the employer knows that his union has in­ indefinitely, and left him—dis­ aboard and ordered him to ap-- have been set up, there comes creased his economic security abled—without a means of livilipear the next day for trial. the question of what to do with and, if anything,' he becomes a hood, or a way to support his more effective worker in his own The Chief Engineer of the the money. dependent mother? and his union's interest. ship promptly wrote out the In the plan won by the ILA Did the punishment fit the following recommendation on on the East Coast last autumn, crime? In China "breaking a FRANK X. MCLAUGHLIN company stationery; it is believed that the money man's rice bowl" is considered paid in this year will just about the most serious of punishments. complaint—McLaughlin knew his "To Whom It May Concern: "This is to certify that Frank balance the claims against it. When Mr. Wythe broke Bro­ job. The only chance for a sui'plus ther McLaughlin's rice bowl, he Twice he . applied for indorse­ X. McLaughlin has worked for not only meted out a terrible and ments covering the jobs he was me in the.capacity of Wiper to develop would be through lasting punishment for him and successfully holding, and-Was re­ on the above named ship dur­ refunds on life insurance poli­ By WILLIAM McKAY his mother, but he undid a long fused only because his eyes were ing the period from Septem­ cies. Accordingly, there is* no ber 4, 1948 to October 5, 1948, necessity at present for the ILA TACOMA — Except for han­ process of successful rehabilita­ not perfect. tion for a disabled veteran—and Then on the 23rd of April, and from November 30, 1948 to worry about the problem of dling the crew of the' Winthrop investing the money safely to Mai-vin and the payoff of the one in which the Union had last year, he took the written ex­ to present date. "During this time I have obtain additional income. That Governor Dixon, which has been played no small part. aminations for Electrician, Deck problem may come later when sold to another company, this found him punctual, willing Engineer, Oiler,- and FiremanSIU HELPS and of sober deportment, also , the surplus accumulates. port has been veiy quiet. In line with its policy of giv­ Watertender .in IVew Orleans, his work has been satisfactory, The payoff of the Dixon was a TAX FREE ing preference to ex-service men, and passed them all satisfactor­ in every respect. simple task to handle as only However, many union welfare the Union issued permit number ily. "Respectfulljr, eight men of the crew were SIU. funds do accumulate surpluses, Certificates for these ratings 5797 to McLaughlin, February "(signed) Roland W. Kohse The ship was one of those and it is necessary to decide were written out on the spot 25, 1947, and he shipped out as "Chief Engineer crewed up in b hurry after the what to do with the extra money and handed to him. Then he was Wiper. "SS St. Augustine Victory" West Coast strike, and all sorts which eventually can be used to told to take his physical exam­ It was a long step back on the This is the stoi-y- Now what? finance additional benefits. Fre­ of characters were signed on road to independence and use­ ination— the bugaboo that had How is this man to make a quently this money is invested when we didn't have enough fulness for this man who had stalked him so long. men to go around. •been discharged from the Army After the usual examination, living? Because of his disability, in Government bonds. in October, 1945, with 30 per­ the doctor circled the word "in­ it will be very difficult for him There are state and federal During the Dixon's trip the cent disability—a man who had competent" with a lead-pencil, to enter another line of work. laws governing trusts to be com­ crew tried to put- some union been wounded twice, and had and told him to take the report The Union had done what it plied with, and tax require­ spirit into the rest of the crew, could to help a determined vet­ ments to be met or properly but they tell me that it was a gone through five campaigns in back to the issuing official. complete waste of time. Some of eran who refused to remain a avoided. Europe, including the Normandy McLaughlin was desperate. His the crewmembers were from On taxes, the employer ac­ burden to the Government, and goal was so near. Advancement, Invasion. other unions and some did not tually get quite a break. Any­ wanted to make his own way. steady employment, and more Taking this job also meant know what a union was. thing he contributes to health, TERRISLE JUDGMENT take-home money for himself that McLaughlin had forfeited Every morning I scan the har­ accident or similar benefits is Now the Coast Guard has ren­ and his mother, whom he had his right to his disability pension bor for the sight of an SIU ship deductible as an ordinary busi­ dered a judgment. His original been supporting since joining of forty-one dollars a month. If he could support himself, he the Army—a well and "compe­ Wiper's license (which is not de­ ness expense, the National In­ that might have become lost in wanted no payment for having tent" man—in 1942 were almost pendent upon physical examina­ dustrial Conference Board points the fog and wandered into Ta­ coma harbor, but what do I see: done his duty during wartime. in his grasp. He walked out. tion) is being taken from him. out. ships flying the flags of every ' Conscientious and ambitious, On a quick impulse, he erased If the man were a performer, A welfare fund that is selfcountry except this one. When a insured must be set up, so that McLaughlin worked for advance­ the circle around the word "in­ weed-hound or pilferer, whose U.S. flag ship does come into it is not taxed as an insurance ment. He studied for higher rat­ competent" and circled the word depredations had threatened the this port the longshoremen wqrk company. In general, any one welfare of others, the Union ings. Soon he was shipping as "competent." like dbmons loading or unload­ starting a pension or profit-shar­ would support strong corrective He presented the altered med­ Fireman or as Oiler. ing her Jn hope that they may ing plan is up against federal measures. The Commissioners were glad ical report at the desk. The offi­ see her again soon. tax laws at every step, but in But it is hard to understand cial frowned. He had already to sign him on in these ratings with only a Wiper's certificate, gotten another report from the how a single mistake, committed the end the employer can dodge According to the regulars when men were short. Commis­ doctor's office. He accused Mc­ on the spur of the moment, as being taxed on his- contributions. around this port, the presence of sioners thus accepted him in Laughlin of. having falsified the was McLaughlin's, can be deem­ However, a retired worker re­ three American ships in port at ed sufficient cause for such dras­ ceiving a pension has to pay a one time is almost occasion New York, New Orleans and report. enough to declare a holiday. tax on his retirement pay. Baltimore. And there was no Crestfallen and penitent, Mc­ tic punishment. One of the basic factors of all welfare plans is financing. Fin­ ancing must come before a sin­ gle benefit is paid, regardless of the kind of benefit or benefits desired. Naturally the amount of money required is determined by ac­ tuarial expectahcy of the num­ ber of claims to be made and the actual amount per^claim. But, Once these problems are solved, come the problems of how to collect the money and how to administer it. In previous articles we have seen how some other unions have solved these problems. In the bituminous coal fields, the employers pay 20 cents a ton into the fund which is ad- A Question To The Coast Guard: Did The Punishment Fit The Crime? US Ships A Rare Sight In Tacoma �Psge Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, March 4, 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES ilMD NEWS Edward Buckley, Pastry Architect, Builds Sweets And Goodwill On Ship The Rules Don't Mean Nuthin'' To Old Blackie Seafarer Edward R. (Buck) Buckley is convinced that the way to a ^Submitted by a crewmemseaman's heart is through his stomach. In his 21 years in the Stewards De­ ber of the SS Nathaniel partment, Buck asserts he's never been called a bellyrobber. Buck doesn't Palmer.) consider this phenomenon We. were attending a Union' "*'1 Broiheri Buckley posee with meeting at the Savannah Hall. It any accident, either. o' file products of his cul- : When it comes to feeding his shipmates, Brother Buckley feels it's that little bit of extra effort that makes the difference be­ tween a well-fed,' happy crew and a disgruntled one. SWEET STUFF Since joining the SIU in 1939, Ed Buckley has put in most of his time as a Baker-Pastry Chef on the passenger ships. That's the job at which he gets the chance to do the most good. It is said his confections would soothe the sweet-tooth of any seaman. Just ask any lad with a passion for pastry who has sailed with Buck. Like most first-class bakers, Ed has a bit of the artist in him and it's on big passenger ships like the Del Norte on which he gets the opportunity to prove his talent for design. From luscious­ ly frosted Valentines to massive skyscrapers of cake, it's all in the day's work for Brother Buck­ ley. LEATHER PUSHER ' ^ . inary efforts. Crewmembers of Norte, his ship at the time, claim that Brother Buckley was being modest here, he can produce skyscrapers in pastry, if put to the task. Apropos of St. Valentine's day he settles for a festooned h^art-shaped cake. ^inai . We now have to get him a per­ mit. He'll makfe a good SIU map. Blackie has plenty of members who will sign for him. P. S. We caught the Captain talking to Blackie .from the was warm that night, so the front door was ajar. Blackie bridge yesterday. Blackie is a came to the door, pushed it open very popular dog. and walked in. The man at the door asked him for his book Blackie looked at him, but did not stop. He went over to a chair, jumped up in it and sat down. He stayed for the meet­ ing. After the meeting Blackie followe4 some of the Brothers to a ginmill for a bottle of beer. Seafarers aboard Robin Line When the boys left for the ship they called a cab. Blackie piled vessels touching South African in and went to the ship, where ports are being urged to forego fresh milk because lack of pas­ he made himself at home. We sailed the next day. The teurization plus the prevalence Captain found Blackie on board. of tuberculosis among the dairy He said Blackie would have to herds supplying milk to the port leave the ship at the next port. cities. A clipping from the Capetown The deck delegate stood up for Blackie. Blackie-has done noth­ Argus, forwarded to the LOG by ing to be fired for, and the Cap­ the Steward of a Robin Line tain refused to pay him off, so it ship, reported the unhealthy looks like Blackie will have to state of the South African dairy lerds. stay. The newspaper account re­ ported that dairy men do not want to go to the trouble or the expense of installing the pasleurizing equipment necessary to render milk fit to drink. The clipping also reported that "there s not one herd of cattle supplyng milk for Capetown dairies were in Penang. Brother Aqua- that is entirely free of tuber­ tania joined the SIU in August, culosis." 1947, and held permit No. 9388. The Steward who supplied the He is survived by a sister, G. clipping noted that conditions Aquitania of Manila, Philippine were worse on the East Coast Islands. of Afi'ica. South African Milk Impure, Men Warned 2^iApatcLeA Buck's start in life was any­ thing but delicate. In 1925 he Austin H. Jackson, covery of Brother Meyers body took a crack at amateur fisticuffs 20,Seafarer disappeared overboard from was reported to the LOG by in his native New Orleans. Ed the SS Trinity on January 29 Ship's Delegate Olin Bourne. stayed right in there and flailed while the ship was in the Arab­ away with the best of the Ninth ian^ Sea enroute to Ras Tanura. Meyers held Boo*k No. 28206 and had been a member of the ward's simon pures. His peepers His body was not recovered. weren't too strong, however, and When. Jackson's disappearance SIU since 1943. He sailed in the he hung up the gloves rather was discovered, a search was engine department. According to than run the risk of a perman­ made of the area traveled by the Union records his next of kin CIRCLING THE CIRCLE CLUB BAR is his father Jacob Meyers. ent eye injury. ship, but without reward. Following his dip in the pugi­ On the return from Ras Tan­ listic pool, Buckley took to the ura the ship was halted at the Word has been received of the road in conventional "king of spot where Jackson was believed death of , William Soule, 45, in the road" style — he rode the lost and a memorial service held. the San Francisco Marine Hos­ rails as a hobo. An ankle in- In tribute a cross and wreath pital on February 16. Brother Soule held Permit No. 7401 and jury put the skids to his travels. were cast upon the sea. As a contribution to Jackson's sailed in the Stewards depart­ SAW CHANGES next of kin, his sister, Mrs. Mar- ment. He had been a member of In 1928, Buck went to sea.' S^ret Dorsey of Tampa, Florida, the SIU since 1947. Union rec­ Eleven years later he made what collected from the offi- ords list his next of kin as his father, George Soule of Plymphe ^regards as the one of the unlicensed crew. "smartest moves of my life," — Jackson was Oiler on the ton, Mass. Brother' Soule was he joined the SIU. He can't for- Trinity at the time of his death, buried by the Union. get the old days when he sailed had been a member of the S" 4> 4" for $35 per month. Buck thinks since August, 1948, when he Seafarer George Davis, 55, died it's the duty of Union oldtimers transferred from the SUP. He in San Francisco on February 16, according to a report received to impress the newer men with held Book No. 34771. from the San Francisco Agent. the changes Unionism has 4 4 ft wrought in seafaring. The body of 58-year-old Sea- Davis had been a member of m,- . u-Tx .11. ^^rer Charles D. Meyers was the SIU since 1947 and sailed There's a possibility that ^ as AB. Surviving him is his mo­ Gathered at the Club with their host William Bright well Buck's young SOP may follow his P»rt Elisabeth, Union of ther, Mary Davis of New York (extreme right) are. left to right—Edna, barkeep; Johnny to the sea. Not as a Baker, j « City. He held Book No. -102295. Hayes and his wife; Bobbie, barmaid; Malcolm Cross, SIU however R'Sht now the lad is disappeared ovi the He was buried by the Union. member, and Mrs. Brightwell. tinkering with Diesel engines. side of the Robin Sherwood on it t Brother Buckley was married 'January 16, while the ship was Jose Aquatania, 2nd Cook on Enterprising Seafarers Walter at the Grill. The Club and Grill, on Sept. 1, 1931, after a court- [ anchored at the roadstead in that the Steel Maker succumbed to Brightwell and Jack Kelly are both popular places for Sea­ ship that began while he was port. a heart attack in Penang, Mal­ farers in the area; are located doing a shoreside stint in a New Burial was in Port Elizabeth aya, on February 12. Brother satisfying customers with food at 2327 Church Street. Brother Orleans bakery. He v^s all at and was handled by the Sea- Aquatania was ashore when and drink at the Circle Club and Brightwell has served as an of­ sea over a gal who was working men's Mission in that port, stricken and died while enroute Circle Grill in Galveston, Texas. ficial of the SIU and sails as in the same shop. It's rumored j Crewmembers of the Sherwood to the General Hospital. He was Brother Brightwell operates the Bosun; Kelly, in putting up the that until they were married donated $100 to the Mission to 49 years old at the time of his Club, where fine liquors fiow, dinners, draws heavily on his Buck was putting apples in all purchase a wreath and a grave death. and next door Brother Kelly experience as a Steward aboard. stone. The report on the re- Funeral services and burial sets up the beer and dinners SIU ships. the peach pies. • �as Fnday, March 4. 1949 THE SEAFARERS EOG Page Seven >- • Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings cepted unanimously. Deck dele­ SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. gate Scott, engine delegate Welch Feb. 16—R. Aram|, Chairman; and stewards delegate Lowry re­ Mclntyre, Secretary. Minutes "of ported on status of their respec­ - previous, meeting read and ac­ tive departments. .Ship's dele­ cepted. Delegates gave .their re­ gate stressed that 'no gasports. Motion carried that black hounds were allowed aboard gang iron out their time off ship. Those who want to get • among themselves. Deck and ste­ gassed up land not turn to were wards departments are satisfied warned to stay off the Noonday. with this method. Messman re^ -• Motion by Dickenson that last quested all hands to return cups standby clean up pantry and and glasses to messroom. All messhall was carried. Discussion men urged to exercise care in on purchase of washing machine handling of washing machine for crew's use. One minute of after it has been repaired. Crew­ men were asked to donate money meeting. One minute of silence silence in memory of all Brothers in any amount to help defray for Brothers lost at sea. Account­ lost at sea. icost of movies shown aboard for ing of money in ship's fund was XXX WILIAM CARRUTH. Feb. 13 crew. It was -pointed out that made at meeting. —^Tex Berry. Chairman; A1 Defilms cost about $40 a trip; bills TE<e /^ONThlS OF "DlSCiJS&lON AT SHIP X Forest, Secretary. Two crewand receipts for money spent SANFORD%B. t, "vXMD 6HO/5ESIPE MEETINGS.AAIDTHRU DOLE. Dec. 12— for this purpose are posted on K. Foster. Chairman; J. MegilL membei's, delegated the task, ex­ -THE LOS, \/0Tit4(90NlH£. the bulletin board for all hands Secretary. Previous meeting's plained why they had not been -n^AHSpORTATlOAr KE1%REN1>UM BBSAN to inspect at any^ time. Sug­ minutes accepted. Check to be able to exchange the ship's li­ -THIS WEEK - AMP WILLQCMTIMUE "THRU gested that all men turn books made to to see what repairs have brary. Delegates reported no /APPIL 30, NOW IS THE TIME TO SfATt WR over to department delegates up­ been made. Lyons elected Ship's beefs in their departments. Dele­ POSITION POSITIVELY. WHAT you SAY/N on arrival in New York for pay­ Delegate by acclamation. Captain gate Gene Hallaway thanked THE VOTIHG BOOTHS WILL THE RULE OF crewmembers for the gift of off; asked for copy of minutes of THE UNION SO flowers and candy sent to his its; meetings held on last trip. Mo­ MEREDITH VICTORY. Feb. 2 tion carried that no copies of wife who is hospitalized. He L. O. Sipe. Chairman; James meetings are to be given to any­ also i-eported that effort is being Miller. Secretary. Delegates re­ one without orders from the made to straighten out the Mate, ported the number of books and crew. Steward is to see what who has made unusual interpre­ permits in their departments. can be done about getting milk tations of the overtime section of Motion by Electrician that ship's here (Aruba). It appears that the agreement. Suggestion made delegate see Captain to have there is a man in the crew who that educational literature be dis­ fresh water tank repaired. Sug­ is cai'rying stories to the Captain. tributed to men and read. One By HANK gestion made that Steward stock Discussion was held on -what minute of silence for Brothers more lemons. Motion carried to measures would be adopted if lost at sea. One of the rarest hats we've ever seen on any Brother splicing have a new chairman at each this man is caught. One minute his time on the New York beach is the western fedora on Rocky meeting so as to give everyone of silence for Brothers lost at Milton's head. Say, Rocky, is that an eight-gallon or ten-gallon experience in conducting a meet­ sea. hat? ... Brother Spurgeon Woodruff, with his mustache, dropped ing. One minute of silence ob­ into the Hall off the Twin Falls Victory out of the West Coast— % % X served for Brothers lost at sea. EMILIA. Jan. 16 — H. Y. to pick up some LOGS and literature. Brother Woodruff, who Swarijus. Chairman; Jesus Hern­ homesteads on the Pacific side of SIU shipping, says the Brothers andez. Secretary. Department should turn to for some of that good shipping from our SIU West delegates made reports. All full Coast halls... Charles Watson, the Electrician, has an airplane books in deck gang. Motion by SEATRAir? NEW ORLEANS. pilot's license. Ask him his story about flying a plane down in Brother Young to have new Feb. 12—William Lamb. Chair­ South Africa ... John Jellette, who has practically an old-fashioned refrigerator installed in crew's man; Edward Kuhar. Secretary. mustache (in our opinion) says that oldtimer Steward Joe Miller mess. Under Education, Brother Delegates reports accepted. Mo­ sailed down to Baltimore to ship. Castro explained certain provi­ tion carried to see that all X X % screens and fans are qttended to XXX ROBIN SHERWOOD. Feb. 3— sions of the Union agreement Ind he^urged allhan'ds'to IWe up Woodrow Woodill just came in from a trip on the Robin Fred Miller. Chairman;' Gerald tion carried to have clean water Sinkes. Secretary. Letters to ] to the terms of the contract. He aboard for bathing. Motion .car­ Mowbray. It was a small world in Port Elizabeth. South Africa, Headquarters read concerning also explained what men are en­ ried to have Agent come aboard when he suddenly bumped into his brother. Warren, on the titled to when there death of one of the shipmates.iT. xi. is «a delay to inspect the living quarters, the Robin Locksley... Is Bosun Tommy Tucker still aboard the crew to make a list of requested Delegates reported an average |^tld thf SLh^s to^oopSSe Alcoa Mooring Hitch? ... Frank Ryan just grabbed a ship... 35 hours in disputed overtime in ?f _ „ repairs in the meantime. Qobbs in keeping sanitary facilities as While Joseph Roger Lafrance is collecting his mail, his ship­ each department. Motion carclean as possible. ' One minute resigned as* ship's delegate and ried to draw up report for Head-1 .. . , . , Procell elected in his place. One mate, Francis Murray grabbed a tanker last week. Those , of silence quarters on *1, three men ,„v,.v who „ , m-memory of departed minute of silence for Brothers tankers sure come in handy... Brother John Crowley admits missed ship in Durban. Good lost at sea. that it sure lopks like he'll be around for another month... and Welfare: Discussion on per­ XXX Seafarer W. B. Chandler writes he was on the SS Caleb forming and bad conduct of JAMES JACKSON. Feb. 6— Strong and then had to be hospitalized. With a few other crewmembers. F. Buhl. Chairman; J. Gillis. Sec­ SIU Brothers he's now drydocked for a few weeks at the XXX retary. Delegates reported num­ GOVERNOR HOUSTON. Jan. ber of bookmembers and permits Veterans Hospital down in Coral Gables. Florida. Smooth 31—R. C. Morriiselte. Chairman; in their departments. Motion by recovery to you. Brother Chandler. D. R. Leary. Secretary. Dele­ Burnsline. canned, that future gates to see Captain about neces­ meetings be held on Sundays at sity of bond for Butch, the dog 6 PM so that engine delegate Other Seafarers in town right now are: Stephen Paris, Timothy mascot brought aboard in Nor­ will be able to attend. Request McCarthy, Albert Buck, Charles Oglesby, Anthony Maselek, Arthur folk. Suggestion made that made that' water be conserved to Logan, Kenneth Hogan, Jesse Sweet, Clyde Mackey, John Adams, * crewmembers wear at least a T prevent rationing. Several mem­ Louis Alaimo, J. P. Thrasher, Milton Cox, Benjamin Woznicki and shirt in the messroom. Vote of nTPFrxon Foh R bers expressed appreciation for his shipmate, Samuel Hudgins (with his mustache) . . . Harry thanks for fine job done by Ste- „ the excellent food provided _ by "Happy" Harper writes from Maracaibo, .South America that he's wai-ds Department. One minute Chairman; Jack the Chief Cook. One minute of of silence for Brothers lost at Martin. Secretary. Delegates re- silence observed for Brothers lost aboard the Alcoa Polaris on the bauxite run .., The weekly LOG ggg ' ported no beefs. New Business: will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers: Delegates instructed to make up at sea. John Gribble of Alabama, James Rowan of New York, E. L. repair lists. Motion carried to Pritchard of California, Charley Oyler of West Virginia, James catch a few big rats as evidence Fuller of California, Julius •Parks of Tennessee, W. B. Kavitt of that ship is in need of fumiga­ Louisiana, R. Peel of Louisiana. tion. Good and Welfare: Sug­ gestion made that coffee for the XXX NEW LONDON. Jan. 23—R. J. watch should not be touched by „ Thanks to Dennis Saunders, the Brooklyn Kid. anchored XXX Murphy. Chairman; A. G. Es- anyone but the men on watch. If STEEL DIRECTOR. Nov. 19— down in Ihe Mardi Gras porl of New Orleans, who told us peneda. Secretary. Motion car­ anyone takes coffee, that person F. Goarin. Chairman: J. Martin. that the Alcoa Knot ships are laid up. However we still want ried to straighten out repair list. is to make a new batch. Sug­ Secretary. .Engine delegate re­ to know if these Alcoa ships—the Ranger, Snakehead, Hawser Reports of department delegates gestion made that at payoff dele­ ported on painting beef in engine Eye and the Pegasus—are still hitting Port of Spain, Trinidad accepted. Motions carried: That gates should meet with Patrol­ room. Engineer reported as not and are picking up those bundles of LOGS mailed weekly crew's quarters and galleys be man in one i-oom apart from allowing Wipers to use spraygun painted; that more fresh milk be crew to settle beefs and avoid despite fact men have experience for these ships in care of the Alcoa office down there?... If any of you sailors have a few loose coins, then see that salty ordered for the trip. With, re­ confusion of messhall, where with the tool. Motion carried movie "Down to the Sea In Ships." This movie about those everyone tries to talk at once. gard to deck department's southat a man from each depart­ blubber sailors, the whalers, is supposed to be so good that it One minute of silence for Broth­ geeing of engine and stewards ment contact representative in may make you guys feel at sea again... Brothers, keep your passageways, it was moved ^and ers lost at sea. Honolulu and straighten beef. If ships clean and happy. Hold those meetings often. Every man carried that each department put no satisfaction received there a XXX NOONDAY. Dec. 26—CoUiday. wire is to be sent to Headquar­ protects himself and the SIU by doing his job according to down overtime until the matter the agreement. There's only on® way in having a good tripis settled. Motion carried to ex­ Chairman: R. Lowry. Secretary. ters asking for clarification on cuse man on look out watch from Reading of previous minutes; ac­ painting, in all three, departments. it's the 3IU way. Okay, fellas, coffee-time. 86 SORE YOU Verm I CUT and RUN �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. March 4. 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Member Presents Points For Study German Newswriter Learns Of SIU From Arizpa Crew In Formulating Union Welfare Plan To the\Editor: September here in Hamburg when the Arizpa docked with quiring all contracted shipowners tration. Insurance companies As a reader of the SEA­ three British survivors. To the Editor: to earmark money for the pur­ might make too many rulings FARERS LOG, which I receive At that time I was working It being open season on health pose. The money could be held in favor of the shipowners, since from your Union every week, I for the United Press. I was able and welfare funds, I got me a in escrow by each employer un­ there is an identity of interest would like to wish all members to^ get in contact with Luis hunting license and am set to til called for, or it could be between them. of your Union a successful 1949. Ramirez, a member of your shoot. turned over to persons, desig­ I hope these remarks have As a German and one who was Union who was aboard the To begin with, the woods are nated to administer the plan some-merit and will help in for­ completely uninformed about Arizpa. Luis and I became full of smart salesmen trying to when the machinery is set in warding the Union's cause. union matters up until Septem­ great pals and it was he who sell insurance to unions, espe­ motion. However, one genera John Cole ber 1948, it has long been my made it possible for me to re­ cially types that cost the most fund rather than several smaller (Ed. note: Brother Cole's wish to write to you and tell ceive your pdper. and provide the least. Accord­ ones would best answer the needs remarks constitute a real con­ you that I got my first glimpse ingly, our first move should be of Seafarers, in the opinion of GOOl^'EXAMPLE tribution to the SIU's re­ of American union work from to ask a union with a tested the -writer. Considering the state of Ger­ your organization. welfare plan to recommend an Inasmuch as a seaman can be search into welfare fimds. The As a German journalist, and man unions and the'fact that no actuarial surveys he suggests actuarial expert familiar with signed on by several different one of the youngest, I had my real German sailors' union exists, union welfare funds and, if pos­ companies in the course of a were in progress before his first experience with the SIU last I can say that the democratic letter was received.) sible, with the problems peculiar single year, his benefits should way your union is handled to seamen. be allowed to continue uninter­ makes it a good example of the Detailed tax and actuarial re­ ruptedly and at an unvarying -AND WITHOUT OVERTIME, TOO framework on which a German quirements must be met and in­ rate despite his frequent changes union could be established. tegration with provisions of of employer. The pity is that German trade state and federal social security union bosses' want a hand in INDUSTRY-WIDE laws must be considered. Other everything, forgetting that their factors include age distribution, Once the kind of plan to be first responsibility is to work in mortality rates, average income used has been decided upon, a behalf of their memberships' of seamen, and the cost of ad­ date should be scheduled for welfare in regard to working ministering a plan should be claims against the fund to be conditions. come collectable. This would be considered. I know that the present situa­ to allow the fund to grow to a tion in Germany makes it very NEED ACTUARY point where it could meet all hard for the union people, and Research, for example, on the forseeable circumstances. really wish some of our big incidence rate of certain diseases I cannot stress too strongly the shots would look into your or­ among seamen would be neces­ importance of having the plan ganization and get the idea of sary. I am told that, for instance, uniform on an industry-wide what it means to handle a union tuberculosis is highly prevalent. basis. When all share equally, based on democratic principles. The insurance companies may all work- in harmony toward a I am not going to bother you have these figures already. If common end. The SIU structur­ with the troubles of German not, they will have to be com- ally and economically is pre­ unions, but as an eager reader t)iled. Only a crack man should pared for an industry-wide arof your paper, I have long had be hired to do this job, because rangerhent. Moreover, the SIU it in mk'id to write to you. large sums of money inevitably is a well-knit organization gear­ If any of your Union members will be involved. ed to move smoothly into any dock in Hamburg and do not A health and welfare clause program whether one of bed­ SIU member Tom Connors demonstrates the work tech­ know what to do, or want a good certainly should be written into rock thinking or streamlined ac­ nique that brings a rosy glow to the stony heuts of Cities look through Hamburg, tell thern all future SIU agreements re- tion. Service officials. The "loyal employee" act was photographed to look me up and when my I doubt that any plan can by, Gene Ceccato aboard the Logans Fort^ a Cities Service ship. ^time permits I will only be too start to function before the glad to help them out. rniddle of 1950, since I do not CLUB IDEA believe the minimum monetary requirements could be amassed On the other hand, I have sev­ doings of the Union and my eral friends with whom I have before then, or- perhaps later. To the Editor: Brothers. I have been experimenting talked about your Union. They with some figures calculating I am writing this letter from are willing to help me out in Thank you very much for at­ To the Editor: the possible < yield from three an Army camp. I was a full tending to this for me. establishing a small club for your members so they could always While waiting for the shipping percent of the payroll, and the jook member of the SIU when Robert Rusnak find a swell place to go while in season to open out here on the possible yield from five cents a [ retired my book after the war Fort Knox. Ky. Hamburg. Lakes, I am managing a book­ man hour worked. An alternative to go back home. I thought I As I am able to furnish a club store. I can».^still go to sea in might be so much a ton of cargo would not have to serve in the Beira Baseballers room and ^he facilities of a real the bookstore, if you know what carried. No matter how we do Army after sailing through the home for the days of their stay I mean. I can dream, can't I? it, however, we would have to war. in Hafnburg, it would mean I picked up an old copy of agree on a minimum amount to But after I was home for about much for several of your Union Salute magazine and found the be collected before claims of any a year, the Army decided that I — the same as hundreds of members and would not just enclosed cartoons. Perhaps some kind cdh be allowed. be a stop in the harbor area, of them can be used in the com­ There is even the possibility other seamen — hadn't done which is generally the case for ing issues of . the LOG." Also a that in the beginning Seafarers enough during the war and might make a small monthly should spend 21 months in train­ so many Seafarers. reprint of the article, too. In regard to Brother Ramirez contribution of their own to get ing as a soldier. When I mentioned this idea to. several of your members they all and his article on tattoos, and the program under way. But get­ LAUGHED AT DISCHARGE said they liked it, so I thought to any more of the Brothers who ting off the hook of this kind of I can see now that we weren't I would tell you this and ask may also be interested in the "joint" plan would be difficult given any privilege or special your advice on the ifiatter. subject, I can supply them with once a precedent had been set. consideration by the draft boards Please tell Luis Ramirez and . the latest bibliography on tattoo­ The only kind of "joint" partici­ for our yrartime service. My Walter Pestridge, and all the ing. I have often tried to find pation to which I think we draft board just laughed when other members, that I wish them books on the history of tattooing should consent is in administra­ they were shown the continuous a very good year. and have now run across the tion. service discharge we received Hans HUl latest one that I know of. It is from the Maritime Commission. CAN EXPANDHamburg, Germany Tattoo by Perry, .published in It might be wise to'limit the Now all of us have to train in 1933. It is poorly written, but fund at first simply to death and tfncle Sam's army for 21 months. has the facts and that is what disability benefits. Then as the The SEAFARERS LOG is still counts when facts are wanted. fund grows we can expand its being sent to my home but I I agree with Brother Ramirez coverage. Later on we might would like to have it sent to me If you don't find linep that the pirates only were in­ add pensions, hospital allow­ addressed as follows: when you go aboard your steward Pat Murphy, behind terested on the financial out­ ances for seamen's families and Ret. Robert Rusnak, U. S. ship, notify the Hall at once. the bat. and Ed Albinski come involved in being tattooed so on. 52033105, Co. B., 36 Arm'd Inf. A telegram from Le Havre or handle a few warm up pitches arid not the art end of it. At any rate, the fund should B'n., CCB 3rd Arm. Div., Fort Singapore won't do you any before the honor of the Robin John A. Bruno be self-insured by the Union, Knox, Ky. good. It's your bed and you (Ed. Note: Thanks for the as far as possible, I feel, so that I would like very much to con­ Trent cr6w goes to test. The have to lie in it. pictures. We'll try to re-print it can be subject to a proper tinue receiving the Union paper SIU crew engaged local teams one in a forthcoming issue.) ^ grievance procedure and arbi­ so that I can keep up with the at the Beira Sports Club. Praises Tattoo Article In Log, Recommends Book War Record Just Passport To Army ATTENTIOM! �Friday. Mcurch 4, 1949 Finds SS Cr^ap Offers Lesson In Ship Harmony To Ihe Editor: To those fellows who don't mind a warm trip this summer, the' best ship I can recommend for this purpose is the SS Thomas Cresap, She is fortunate to Have one of the finest and most coopera­ tive Captains that Isthmian has. He proved to be a true sailor and a very good man on and off the ship. Any man who sails under him will be treated well if they treat him the same. The Chief Mate is also tops with the deck force, a square shooter in every sense of the word. So you deck men who come on board remember the names of these two men. Captain Ian R. Scott and Chief Mate Sherman Hailes. SAME HERE In the engine department, the same thing holds true. The Chief Engineer William Hundertmark and First Assistant Johnny Skamarkas, run the black gang with the ease and friendliness you'd find in your own home. All in all, as the present trip of the Cresap -draws to a close, we find that as far as the offi­ cers and crew are concerned, this has been one of the finest voy­ ages any of us has made in a long time. It has run off in true SIU fashion. I am sure that if all bur trips could go as smoothly as this one, we could all sit back with a feel­ ing of satisfaction that a job has been wcH done. Blackie Wagner THE SEAFARERS LOG COASTWISB!'ON THE CARRVTH Page Nine End Tax Deduction From Fay Of Seamen, Davie Crew Asks To the Editor: During a regular meeting held recently aboard this ship, the full crew ,discussed at length the practice put in effect in 1943 of deducting a substantial por­ tion of each seaman's pay, un­ der what is known as the "Withholding Tax Law."'• In 1943 we were informed that the said withholding tax was an emergency war measure design­ ed to permit seamen-citizens to aid financially, as well as physi­ cally, in what was a tremendous war effort, and most seamen wel­ comed the opportunity. HAD STEADY JOBS Formal portrait of the seafaring gentlemen of the SIU who manned the William Carruth, Fuel Transportation Com­ pany vessel, taken by "Pickles. Fireman. Seated in front: Blackie Connors. Ship's Delegate; Gil Hollaway. Second row. seated—Ed Brinson. Jack Greener. Ben Benjamin. Third row. standing—Schmidt. Daponte and 2nd Pumpman. Top row —J. Napolie. Marty and Berraro. During the war years, those merchant seamen that were for­ tunate enough to survive, found themselves with relatively sub­ stantial take-home pay, due to the various bonuses and unlimit­ ed opportunities for overtime work, and because they were employed steadily. Now, however, and for some time past, the merchant sea­ man's take-home pay has dwin- Clean-up time. Under the supervision of Bosim Jack Gre­ ener. left, crewmembers pre­ pare to throw a bit of white paint on the bulkheads. Left to right—Gill Hollaway. deck delegate; Blackie Connors, ship's delegate, and Ed Brin­ son, OS. died, despite many raises in base pay, due to may factors. The withholding tax served the purpose for which it was in­ tended during the war years but, while the reasons for its enact­ ment are no longer in existence, the tax is still in effect and has become very cumbersome. DIFFERENT TODAY Due to the very poor shipping conditions today, very few mer­ chant seamen are able to get more than nine months of ac­ tual paid work annually. 'This is proven by the fact that thous­ ands of merchant seamen receive rebates from the Rev.enue Bur­ eau every year. If the withhold­ ing tax is annulled, the tax loss to the government will be veryslight, and the red tape through which a seaman has to go to get his rebate will be eliminated. We, the crew of the SS Wil­ liam Davie, go on record as re­ questing all members of the Sea­ farers International Union to join in an active and persistent cam­ paign to have this withholding tax, as it applies to merchant seamen, cancelled forthwith. Crew of the SS William Davie Ex-Member Active In Seamen Group At State College t To the Editor: Shipping Qui • I . By W. L. HOWARD . So you're going to take a ship, me lads? Yes, going to take a ship. Where salt air gets in your nostrils, Where you'll sleep in a bunk that tips. Then away, me lads, tis time for going. Hold onto your gear, your duffle bag. Say goodbye to "Rosie, the blonde," We're quite a crew, and that ain't brag. Then away you go, me hearty lads. Let's make this a bully trip. • . We'll rush the galley on our way For this is a bonny ship. Maybe the stew will have onions,. Maybe there'll be good strong soup. We'll sample a little of this and that From the deck to the blpomin' poop. Perhaps we'll make the same port, boys. And visit the same islands, too. And know again the South Sea way, Where the natives have nothing to do. We'll buy a bottle of stinkin' rum, And maybe dance with a prize. Make love to the waterfront ladies. And watch the whites of their eyes. Aye, lads, we'll wait for the payoff. And spend it with a will. Go broke along with Shorty and Slim, And talk it over with Bill. We'll listen to all the scuttlebutt. And hang around the hall. But the sights we'll see, the fun we'll have Will be worth it after all. Ex-Mate, SIU Admirer, Asks Log To the Editor: I am a member of the MM&P and am still active although my seagoing days are apparently over. I never belonged to an un­ licensed seamen's union, having gotten that experience on the Lakes. For this reason I appre­ ciate a union such as the SIU. I always sailed SIU ships and gained the feeling of belonging tO' it as much as the men with whom I worked. McCann Family Thanks Baltimore Seafarers For Sympathy Messages To the Editor: On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the mem­ bership and officials of the Bal­ timore Branch for the generous donations and cards of condol­ ence that were received by me following the recent death of my wife, Helen McCann. P. J. McCann Baltimore. Md. Since shipping has become tighter, I have wanted to write the LOG suggesting a few" angles Hoffman and Harriman might possibly have overlooked. A few dollars may be saved from one hand by shipping in foreign ships, but how about the dollars taken out of the other for unem­ ployment and relief benefits, not to mention the income and cor­ poration taxes lost the govern­ ment by parceling the US ship­ ping out to others? , Now for the favor that really prompted this letter: Previously I secured the LOG weekly at the MM&P Hall, but now that I am working days and going to school at night, I have been unable to do this. As I wish > to keep in contact with shipping I know of no better way than through the pages of the LOG. Therefore, I'm wondering if you could see your way clear to include me on the mailing list. H. W. Wescott (Ed. Note: Your name has been added to the LOG mail­ ing list.) Since retiring my book two years ago I have been attending Michigan State College. Recent­ ly, 30 former merchant seamen met to discuss the possibilities of organizing a Michigan State Mar-' iners Club on the campus. We plan to affiliate with a national group called the Merchant Ma­ rine Veterans of America, Inc. The organization, so far estab­ lished on the Yale, Cornell, and Columbia university campuses, is pressing for the creation of an organized reserve of inactive sea­ men, benefits for sick and in­ jured seamen - veterans of the war, and exemption from the draft of youthful members who served more than 18 months dur­ ing the war emergency period. Our organization is composed of a variety of former merchant searnen, from captain to messmen, all having different union affiliations. I always enjoy reading the in­ teresting stories and the valuable articles contained in the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Up to date the LOG has contained articles and information concerning the pres­ ent draft situation of former merchant seamen. If you are able to supply any additional in­ formation on this subject, J would greatly appreciate it. William Throop Royal Oak. Mich. (Ed. Note: As new develop­ ments come to light on the draft situation, they are im­ mediately published in the LOG. At present legislation to exempt seamen from the draft, is in congressional committed) �I) THE SE4P4REH5 lOG Page Ten Fzidar. March 4. 1948 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief BOSTON—Chairman, H. Cashman. 40363; Recording Secrelary. J. Sweeney, 1530; Reading Clerh F. B. TUley, 75. Minutes of meetings held in other ports read, accepted and filed. Report of credentials compiittee accepted as read. Agent reported on voting of Cities Ser­ vice ships in the Boston area. He pointed out the difficulties the Union and the NLRB encount­ ered in handling the balloting. Agent urged men to try to get jobs on Cities Service ships to AStC Shipping From Feb. 9 To Feb. 23 f PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savatmah Tampa. Mobile. New Orleans Galveston San Francisco San Juan. GRAND TOTAL REG. DECK REG. ENG. 93 49 127 . 27 16 34 57 i ,97 21 46 17 85 38 82 20 7 23 40 87 29 35 15 584 461 accepted. Reports of committees read and accepted. Motions car­ ried to concur in various routine communications. Agent reported on conditions and happenings in port. New Business: Motion car­ ried that men shipping as Deck Engineer show three years of discharges. Good and' Welfare: Members spoke on the Union's organizational structure and the job of organizing the unor­ ganized. Meeting adjourned with 150 members present. to get an $7.50 per penter's journed present. REG. STWDS. . TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL STWDS. SHIPPEI ENG. , NO FIGURES AVAILABLE 93 271 83 59 43 130 37 29 78287 80 55 13 60 35 19 18 41 16 6 11 68 14 14 30 127 23 35 129 31^ 91 21 71 22 • 27 24 - 105 • 57 44 18 50 23 14 53 24 7S 26 12 10 28 137 6 43 8 195 90 208 80 34 38 86 309 55 144 45 478 425 1,284 1,523 increase on the present month allowed for car­ tools. Meetings ad­ with 82 members 481 383 1 New Business of other ports read and accepted, except Puerto Rico New Business, which was re­ ferred to Headquarters. Agent reported on progress of Cities Service election. Agent also re­ ported 10 sign-ons and 7 payoffs, with 16 ships in-transit since last meeting. Heavier activity was expected, but 11 ships were held up in the river because of fog. Charges against various Brothers read and i-eferred to a trial conjmittee. Meeting stood one min­ ute in silence for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: Discus­ sion held on cleaning of Hall after meeting. Meeting ad­ journed with ' 240 members present. cently signed^ by the SIU: the Maine Steamship Company. Agent urged members to write up their overtime correctly as there have been beefs from Patrolmen and companies. Res­ olution on Stewards Delpartment accepted. New Business: Motion carried that the Hall be open on Tuesday, Carnival Day, for two shipping calls. One minute of silence observed in memory of lost Brothers. Meeting adjoutned with 389 members present. 4 4 4 NEW YORK—Chairman, Lindsey Williams, 21550; Recording Secrelary, Freddie Slewarl, 4935; Reading Clerk, Roberl Mallhews, 164. Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ac­ cepted. Following reading of charges, a trial committee was elected from the floor. A resolu­ tion calling for the opening of a help finish the organizing job. Patrolman's report accepted. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: General membership 4 4 4 discussion on job to be done in TAMPA—Chairman, Abie El­ the. Cities Service fieet. Meeting lis, 3677; Reading Clerk, J. T. adjourned with 65 bookmen Kern, 50323; Recording Secre­ present. tary, V. C. Smith, 10370. i. Minutes of meetings held in PHILADELPHIA — Chairman other ports read and accepted. and Reading Clerk, Don Hall, Agent's report accepted and filed. 43372; Recording Secretary, M. Bi-anch Hall in Hawaii was intro­ Communication from SecretarySursa, 38217. duced. It was moved and car­ Treasurer concerning delegates to New Business of meetings held SAVANNAH-ilhairman, E. M. the SIU convention accepted. ried that resolution be referred by other branches- read and ac­ Bryant, 25806; Recording Secre­ Meeting adjourned with 67 mem­ to Headquarters for study and cepted. Agent reported that vot­ tary, A. Fricks, 60; Reading bers present. consideration. Resolution offered ing will begin on March 1 on the Clerk, J. Babson, 31845. in Mobile was tabled pending 4 4 4 transportation rule and will con­ Various committees' reports ac­ SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, further contract negotiations and tinue for two months. All men cepted and filed. Agent Drawdy A. Michelet, 21184; Recording investigations by Headquarters. 4 4 4 urged to register their votes. reported on payoffs "in Savannah Secretary, W. Zarkas, 40263; MOBILE—Chairman, J. Parker, Port Agent discussed status of Agent reported that shipping and Jacksonville. He also re­ Reading Clerk, R. W. Pohle, 160; Recording Secrelary, E. D. shipping. Secretary-Treasurer's conditions have been good and ported that with the arrival of 46826. report dealt with problem posed Moyd, 10829; Reading Clerk, H. the outlook for the coming week the new flag and SIU banner the by ECA Administrator Hoffman's J. Fischer, 59. is fair. Agent also i-eported that appearance of the Hall has New Business of other Branch proposal and what the Union is vote on Royal Oak, Cities Serv­ greatly improved. Agent also re­ meetings read and accepted. Motion carried to read only doing to defeat it. He also ice ship, is expected to be over­ Agent reported that port was en­ New Business from minutes of touched on several aspects of whelmingly in favor of SIU. joying excellent shipping and all other meetings. Minutes of all the Cities Service organizing Charges against one Brother read available manpower had been ex­ ports accepted. Agent reported drive, and stressed the implica­ and referred to a trial commit­ hausted. Motion carried to ac­ on shipping of last two weeks tions of a Union victory. Director tee. No New Business or Good cept report of credentials com­ and gave the names of ships of Organization brought the and Welfare. Meeting adjourned mittee. F. Davis jtook the Oath expected to arrive in port within membership up to date on de­ ported that steady arrival of of Obligation. One minute of the next two weeks. He also re­ velopments in the Cities Service with 135 members present. ships has kept turnover of men silence in memory of lost Broth­ ported on a new company re­ drive. 4" 4^ BALTIMORE—Chairman, Ben- at a fair pace and he expected ers. Meeting adjourned with 38 nie Gonzalez, 125; Recording tempo to remain good. Minutes members present. Secretary, G. A. Masterson, of meetings held in outports ac­ 4 4 4 20297; Reading Clerk, Leon cepted and filed. One minute of GALVESTON — Chairman, L. silence observed for lost Broth­ Johnson, 108. ers. James Brazaell took the McDonald, 343; Recording Secre­ J. O'Neill, T. Ashe and J. M. Oath oi Obligation. Good and tary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ Fernandes took the Union Oath Welfare: Considerable discussion ing Clerk, Keith Alsop, 7311 By JIM DRAWDY of Obligation. Trial committee on re-registering after 90 days. Minutes of meeting held in SAVANNAH—Things are tak­ We also handled the Thomas elected from floor to hear charg^ Meeting adjouimed with 90 mem­ other branches read and accepted. ing definite shape in the A&G Cresap, an Isthmian ship here against members. Minutes of bers present. Agent reported the support of District Hall in this port. This in transit. She took a few re­ other branch meetings held ac­ 4 4. 4 cepted. Motion to forward ships' SAN JUAN — Chairman, T. local unions in SIU's" fight against week we proudly unfurled our placements and headed for the minutes to SEAFARERS LOG Banning, 3038; Recording Secre­ Hoffman move to cut American new SIU banner. We also have Gulf to pay off. Incidentally for publication. Officials' re­ lary, H. Spurlock, 11101; Reading shipping under ERP. He also re­ a new flag to replace the tattered these ships have been sailing ported fair shipping. Agent an­ old one. - Both of these additions short handed in cases like these ports accepted. Motion by H. T. Clerk, W. Lea, 37523. nounced that balloting would sort of top off the improvements because the Skippers have re­ Nungzer, 55, that agent be in­ commence on March 1 on the ma(^e in the Hall during the past fused to order the men. 1 don't structed to buy new chairs and New Business of minutes of transportation rule. Trial com­ month or so. know whether they did this un­ have the Hall and lavatories Branch meetings read and ac­ mittee elected from floor to hear Some vei-y unexpected, open­ der company orders or not, but cepted. Agent reported that port was enjoying exceptionally good charges against Brothers. B. O. ings on vessels in this area made the negotiating committee met shipping for a port of call. The Parsley and F. Kopf took the fair shipping this week. Usually with the company and the prac­ sugar season has brought a good Oath of Obligation. One minute we have only the South Atlantic tice has stopped. It's our job to number of ships into Puerto of silence observed in memory vessels to • fall back on for keep it this way. A call to the of lost Brothers. Good and Wei- activity, but being on steady Agent in the port of call will painted. Motion carried unani­ Ricdn ports. Agent Colls also repoi'ted that new Agent has not runs the numl}er of replacements mean re'placements aboard and mously. Motion by J. Hatig to is not enough to provide us with jobs for men on the beach. go on record to accept group arrived yet' to assume his duties, a stronger turnover. shipping rules. Motion carried but believed that he would ar­ DOROTHY, TOO rive within two weeks. Agent We had a payoff' and a sign-on 175 to 40. Motion carried that during the- past week. The ves­ Another ship to drop in unex­ no one be allowed in Dispatcher's also reported strong rumors that C-2 type ships running out of sel was the SS Cape Race, South pectedly was the SS Dorothy. wffiee. One minute of silence fare: Lively discussion on the New York would undergo con­ Atlantic Steamship Company. She called for a good bimch of iobserved for Brothers lost at sea. Cities Service election. Meeting version to carry 50 passengers in­ She'" payed off in good shape, men. The Palmer and Dorothy Good and Welfare: General dis­ adjourned with 63 members stead of the usual 12. Motion then signed on again. A new are expected to hit this port cussion on shipping rules. Meet­ present. carried that committee activities crew was shipped from the Hall, regularly for the next half dozen ing adjourned with 225 members 4 4 4 in all ports be reported in the of course. trips, so it looks like we'll have present. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, LOG, so as to acquaint the mem­ •Off the beaten track we took fair shipping. Jack Parker, 27673; Recording » t t ^ NORFOLK — Chairman, R«es, bership with what is going on in Secrelary, Henry Gerdee, 23362; ckre of a handful of other ves­ Also due in this port are the 95; Recording Secretary, Mechan, the -Union. Motion by Dunphy, Reading Clerk, 'Buck Stephens, sels, so the final score wasn't too Southport and Southland. We bad for this port. Over in hope they materialize and dpn't 50462; Reading Clerk, Luplon, 46214, that Headquarters be 76. urged to continue working on Jacksonville we paid off the •nzB. disappear in the fog like so the welfare fund. Motion by Previous New Orleans minutes, Nathaniel Palmer and put 11 New Business section of min­ Cotty, 22559, that the next ne­ Secretary-Treasurer's report and men aboard- She was clean and many other expected arrivals.utes of Branch meetings read and gotiating committee do its utmost financial reports reed and filed. had few beefs. have done in the past. Unexpected Arrivals Brighten Week's Shipping For Savannah �-T- Friday. March k, 1949 "V Page EleveB THE SEAFARERS LOG Galveston Shipping Fails A Bit By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — Although this Texas City against the Carbide week has not been particularly and Chemical works. The SIU, to good, the two weeks previously date, has not taken any part in were -above average and allow­ the beef. ed us to put a good sized dent Last week one of the nine Legislation that would tighten men. Oilers, Watertenders and Japan's merchant fleet now to­ in the bunch on the beach. Cities Service ships involved in irestrictions on stowaways and Wipers has opened a new $300,- tals nearly 1,700,000 tons and is We aren't in a difficult posi­ the present NLRB election, the increase penalties 'has been in­ 000 hiring haU in San Francisco. being boosted by the addition tion yet, as the number of men Bradford Island, balloted in Cor­ troduced^ in Congress. One sec­ The hall 6nd office building of about 20,000 additional tons waiting for jobs is not too great. pus Christi. Indications are that tion of the legislation would ap­ stands at Broadway, and Battery monthly. Success in a move to The payoffs were the LaSalle the SIU scored heavily. ply a fine of $1,000 against the Streets, and was dedicated to permit Japan to charter 91 Lib­ and Topa Topa, with the latter The Logans Fort, a ship voted shipping line if a Master should the memory of MFOWW mem­ erty ships and engage in mod­ signing on again. In-transit we in a previous Cities Service elec­ fail to report an alien stowaway. bers killed in World War II. erate foreign shipping would handled the Bull Run, Mostank, tion, stopped in Aransas port the The fine would also be applied The building fund was created give Japan a strong position Seatrain Havana, Seatrain New next night. She was contacted for failure to deport a stowaway by a $10 assessment, plus 50 among maritime nations. York and Mobilian. All the ships by the organizers. on orders of the immigration cents a week. 4 4 4 came in clean and were easy to This week we have only three service. Pan-Atlantic Steamship Cor­ handle. Brothers in the marine hospital: 4 4 4 The House of Representatives poration, a subsidiary of Water­ One loss to the men in this G. Brown, L. Williamson and P. The National Council of the has approved a bill designed' to man, will begin a six-day ex­ area was the laying up of the Dorsey. Marine Cooks and Stewards, end the "overtime on overtime" press cargo service between Moran tug, Watch Hill. The CIO, has urged recognition of disputes in the longshore and New Ydrk and New Orleans on crewmembers, who had been the Chinese' communists as an construction industries. Instead March 11. The company is put­ homesteading her for a long established government. The un­ of figuring premium pay received ting its speedy Victory ships in time, were very unhappy to give Personal effects and papers ion, winding up a seven-day within a 40 hour stretch with the run to cut four days off the up their berths. belonging to the men named meeting, holds that recognition the regular'rate of pay to deter­ previous time. The ships will LOCAL STRIKE below are being held in the Gal­ of the communists would serve mine an overtime scale, the bill call at Miami and Tampa south­ veston Branch Hall. These items On the local labor front, the as a means of restoring Pacific provides that the overtime rate may be claimed at the Hall, or bound. building trades are on strike in shipping. will be determined by the regu­ by a letter giving the address lar rate of pay. 4. 4. 4. to which they can be sent. The The Seamen's Union of Aus­ Galveston Branch asks that the 4 4 4 tralia has signed a contract with items be claimed as soon as pos­ its operators. which calls for a On or about March 8 Water­ sible. • man's Arrow Line will begin di­ wage boost of $14 a month and Elmer Van Deusen, Hugh Gal­ a seagoing allowance of $25 a rect intercoastal service from lagher, Roy Davis Brown, Hillard Jacksonville, Florida, to west month to replace the war bonus. Trahan, Edgar Marquardt, Welcoast ports. The first ship will Under the new agreement an don Bailey Guthrie, B. Wetherbe the Monroe .Victory. ^ Australian AB will draw $77.64 spoon, Clyburn Marvin Wood, W. per rnonth. 4 4 4 L. Whitney, Roy Wegenhoft, R. An inquiry into why the US 4 4 4 Youtzy, Donald Augustine Rud­ The Union of Marine Fire- merchant marine is threatened dy, Wayne G. Rogers, Alexander with the decay that character­ Duncan, P. Harland. ized it between the world wars SS JEAN LAFITTE NEW YORK F. J. Knight, John J. Doyle, will be asked by Representative P. P. Mutuza, $1.00; J. W. Drost, SS JOHNSON Girard E. Doty, Lonneil L. En­ Schuyler Bland, head of the R. Trippe. $1.06; C. H. Trippe. $1.00; $2.00; E. Gherman, $1.00; R. G. Grigg, glish Jr., L. Hubbell, Wm. C. $1.00; E. ^aher, $1.00; A. Fase, $1.00; Committee on Merchant R. Eichorn. $3.00; C. Hall, $2.00; E. B. Kennedy, Harold E. Long, Joe G. E. Walton, $1.00; A. F. Smith, $3.00. SIU, A&G District House Marine and Fisheries. A similar Hayes, $1.00; P. R. Arteaga, $2.00; A. SS W. R. DAVIE O'Connor, Lonnie Oxendine, A. Henderson, $2.00; V. S. Coursey, BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. request has already been made D. Aguila, $1.00; E. J. Oppel, $1.00; William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 by Senator Warren G. Magnuson $2.00; F. E. Neally, $2.00; J. E. Baker, P. P. Santana, $10.00; T. A, Benson, John Stewart, John G. Brady, $2.00; D. O. Tibbetts, $2.00; N. BorA; Newton, Jesse J. BOSTON 276 State St $3.0ff; A. Mooneur, $1.00; R. J. Wells, Robert One aspect of the proposed in girson, $2.00. £. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Sturm, C. E. Stout. $2.00; E E.. Waits, $1.00; E. A. Bishop, SS STEEL DESIGNER Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 quiry would be aimed at Panama $3.00; M. Jensen, $2.00; O. H. Headley, A, Pickur, E. O'Connell, Her­ V. Szymanski, $2.00. GALVESTON 306%—23rd St flag shipping. $3.00; G. G. McNeice, $3.00; C, L. man Gus Schoenfeldt, Gene Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-S44a SS W. JACKSON aouse, $3.00; R. Smith, $1.00; P. W. 4 4 4 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St F. J. Bradley, $2.00; J. F. Allen, Strickland, $2.00; F. C. Holmes, $3.00; Douglas Chilton, Robert John Cal Tanner, ^gent Phone 2-1754 Restrictions on German ship $2.00. A. David, $1.00; J. F. Morzynske, $1.00. Sullivan, Clinton W. Benoit Jr., NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St ping have been relaxed. The SS ANNISTON CITY SS J. JACKSON Ira D. Kuykendall, Archie N. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 D. C. Gay, $4.00; W. Anderson, L. Rossi, $3.00; C. Thurmond, $3.00; German Economic Administration Wright, C. L. Bromsmell, Steve 51 Beaver St NEW YORK A. Gutlrez, $1.00; A. Montemarano, $10.00; P. L. Goodman, $4.00; H. J. HAnover 2-2784 has announced that the Allied Joe Alinga, Agent $2.00; D. C. Foster, $2.00; J. R. Gon­ Piwetz, $2.00; B. Mundido, $3.00; C. Felicks, William E. Crabb, Glenn .127-129 Brank St Control Commission, which had NORFOLK zalez, $2.00; C. H. Foster, $2.00; R. Muscarella, $3.00; C. Bellarosa, $4.00; W. Gallatin, Avery W. McKenzie, Phone 4-1083 set a certain mile limit at the Ben Rees, Agent Wilson, $3.00; R. McCannon, $2.00: L. M. Oavilis, Jr., $3.00; H. Bumpass, Douglas Hags Wall, J. C. Foster. ^PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. Rondario, $2.00: J. Escalante. $1.00; W. $2.00; J. Forest, $3.00; ^ L. Sominin, end of the war for German ship­ J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 5-1217 J. B. Full, Richard Benedict Hantusch, $1.00; F. Serrano, $1.00; H. $4.00; J. M. Rogers, $4.00'; F. Soriano, ping, has given permission for SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. $2.00; D. A. Fontemla, $2.00; W. GuilKaluza, E. A. Hathaway, AnThomsen, $1.00. Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 two freighters to sail to Italy to SS TOPA TOPA •> l^ry, $2.00; R. Orgales, $3.00; J. Gar­ thoney Debelic, Harold Andrew SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon load oranges and lemons for Ger­ J. A. A. Acquarone, $1.00; R.^ S," cia, $2.00; T. Griner, $3.00. Barnes, Iring Sherwood Jacobs, L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SS SOUTHSTAR Cantor, $1.00; P. A. Vanderendo, $|T00. many. Hugh Gallagher, R. M. Norley, SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. C. E. Mosley, $2.00; 1. Galarce, $2.00; SS JEAN Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 George C. Perkins, Ervin Ever­ J. D. Brown, $1.00; J. J. Btoland, $2.00; H. Gibson, $2.00; S. Hernandez, TACOMA >1519 Pacific St. $1.00; J. V. Murphy, $1.00; M. Santi­ E. J. Kelly, $1.00; E. R. Fitzgerald, Jr., ett Wagner, Clarence Allen Gard-~ Broadway 0484 $2.00; M. J. Akins, $1.00; R. R. Wil­ ago, $2.00. ner, Walter John Olivera, True TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. liams, $1.00; M. D. Agnas, $1.00; W. SS STEEL DIRECTOR Gustave Beutner, Andrew Pick­ Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 B;; Blankenship, $1.00; A. James, $2.00; J. Antoniaves, $1.00; C. Horvath, WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'A Avalon Blvd. ur, George Lafayette Brownell. $2.00; L. F. Quinones, $2.00; E. Kas-' J, Neveraskus, $3.00; J. Ross, $1.00. V NOTICE! SIU HALLS Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill W, Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif ...257 6th St. ' Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE .86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON." 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Phflips Square Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 PORT ARTHUR. 63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO ...MllA Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. Empirfr 4531 VANCOUVER....-....565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 Representatives Get Biand Bill tango, $2.00; H.'w. McClure, $1,00; J. Blomgren, $3.00; M. Fernandez, $2.00; (Continued from Page 1) R. J. Ackerman, $2.00; A. M. AtkieTo Hoffman's claim that he wicz, $1.00; N. Martinez. $2.00; J. $1.00; R. Fernandez, $3.00; would save money by increased Callisto, Antonio Lorez, $23.00; F. Cardoza, use of foreign flag ships,*the SIU $23.00; A. Caspar, $2.00. SS STEEL FLYER entered a sharp denial. A. F. Cairns, $3.00; N. DeSantis, On January 7, the LOG carried $3.00; F. Bell, $2.00; T. Concepcion, an editorial claiming that the $3.00; F. Maldonado, $3.00; P-3 14976, saving would be less than half $3.00; A. Maciel, $4.00; 1. Cordova, what Hoffman said it would, and $3.00; T. Lacson, $3.00; C. Sy, $3.00; H. Hilliort, $2.00; H. Guymon, $2.00; might not exist at all when the W. Jennings, $2.00; E. Jackson, $2.00; government's losses in federal L. Keneker, $2.00; M. Theall, $2.00; V. taxes and charter hire on Mari­ J. Boyd, $2.00; J. Mailing, $2.00; W. time Commission ships was fig­ Elms, $5.00; B. Edmondson, $2.00; R. ured in. * This editorial was re­ Heilig, $2.00; F. Lane, $5.00; T. L. Brenman, $4.00; J. M. I,yle8, $2.00; H. printed twice in the Congres­ Palmquist, $2.00; E. Steip, $5.00. sional Record.' SS ALCOA PATRIOT At no time has it been any E. Torres, $1.00; F, Oliver, $1.00; W. Blanco, $1.00; L. Perciballi, $1.00; secret in Washington or on the J. W. C. Chancey, $1.00; WrTlllick, $5.00; wa'terfrorit that foreign ship op-, iE. R. Crowell, $1.00; B. E. Ktfras, $1.00; erators were plugging to get the E. W. Tompkins, $1.00; M^ Vs.-Ekman, floffman Plan. in operation by $1.00; E. A. Lukowski, $1.00;" M. Trehem, $2.00; J. Hall, $1.00; J. H. Bethea, look or crook. ,$1.00. SS EVANGEUNE They have been trying to have " Representative Bland's Bill crip­ JwA. Morris, $1.00; A. BusheHrSLOO; pled and presumably will keep J. E. Klausen,SS$3.00. AMELIA _ ti*ying. WiVW. Yant, $1.00; A. Moulier, $1.00; This is why Headquarters^offi- Wm. Bfc^b, $2.00, SS J. B. WATERMAN cials urge all Seafarers to keep H."Kbhli,' $2.00; E. Jones, $l.00:-,f. writing their Senators and Con­ Richter, $I;00; W. C, Patterson, $1.00; gressmen. J. SBnlonzan8,"'$"2.50: W, R. Mills, $3.00. Notice To All SIU Mombors The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to all members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have* the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: J would like the SEAFARERS LCXJ mailed to the address below: Name Street Address Zone City Signed Book No. State �•, ' - • Page Twelve • • • J'.;'"'.'''-'-• . ..flL.: ' Tti E S E A F^ R^R S hO C :. / ...... -• $ Friday, March 4, 1949 'WTW . X:.: «. t/r~XiiX,;,,..ij;,;,„. . fX^. ; .t- - in War «• . if" !?i' ' • W s??'' utdSl AprSl'iO -J . ; � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 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 4, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 9 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ALL BUT ONE CS CREW POLLED;TRANSPORATION VOTE BEGINS SEAFARERS TO CHOOSE FROM 2 PROPOSALS GOV'T CAMP WILL VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT REVISED BLAND BILL TO GO BEFORE HOUSE MOBILE OUTFITS EXPECTS TO HAVE SIX-SHIP FLEET GOV'T CAMP MAIL VOTE TO END ELECTIO CS STEWARD FIRED FOR GIVING MEN CLEAN LINEN AND DECENT CHOW MESSMAN FIRED FOR UNION ACTIVITY AFTER FOUR YEARS WITH CS FLEET TWO CS TANKERS VOTE IN PHILLY FRISCO CALLING ALL SEAFARERS:WEST COAST BUSTING WITH JOBS SMOOTH PAYOFFS,SHIPPING PLEASE BALTIMORE NEW YORK ECHOES FRISCO PLEAS-GO WEST WELFARE FUNDS MUST SATISTFY MANY LAWS,BE CAREFULLY PLANNED A QUESTION TO THE COAST GUARD: DID THE PUNISHMENT FIT THE CRIME? US SHIPS A RARE SIGHT IN TACOMA EDWARD BUCKKEY,PASTRY ARCHITECT, BUILDS SWEETS AND GOODWILL ON SHIP SOUTH AFRICAN MILK IMPURE MEN WARNED GALVESTON SHIPPING FALLS A BIT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/04/1949 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c229de412edbb535be97af59dc4a1efb.PDF a107ef8f1ac223599601e2b05592a87d PDF Text Text -•'i if: OS Injunction Denied; SS Government Camp Mali Vote is Deiayed Official Organ, Attantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. Ni Y„ FRIDAY, MARCH II, 1949 New Bill In Senate Is Ihffmaa Plan Again No. 10 Cast Your Vote! I EGA Administrator Paul G. At that time, taking advantage Hoffman managed to get in an­ of sorne double-talk about freight other smashing blow at the Arn- rates in the present Marshall erican merchant marine this Plan legislation, Hoffman an­ week by persuading the Senate nounced • that, beginning JanuForeign Relations Committee to ai-y 1, he would ship Marshal] approve a bill restricting Am­ Plan bulk cargoes on foreign erican ships to 50 percent of the ships because foreign tramp rates Marshall Plan cargoes originat­ were cheaper. Bulk cargoes loom large in the ing in this country. Marshall Plan and the Hoffman This bill, if enacted into law, proposal would have meant that would leave the merchant mar­ 10,000 American seamen would ine and the men who man the vessels where they are today, be thrown out of work. SIU, A&G District, officials im­ Spearheaded by the A&G Dis­ trict, protests poured into Wash­ mediately pointed out. , ington. Hundreds of labor unions, With the merchant fleet still CIO as well as AFL, small locals shrinking, passage of the measure might be one more backward as well as huge internationals, step leading to elimination of joined the Seafarers in the battle the American flag from the high to save 10,000 jobs. As one voice they said that the seas, they said. high purpose of the Marshall The Senate Foreign Relations Plan could not be achieved if Committee bill stands in marked contrast to the revised Bland Bill American seamen were to be which ,was approved last week sacrificed along the way. by the House Committee on Mer­ Paul Hoffman postponed the chant 'Marine. The Bland Bill, effective date of his order from now pending in the House of (Continued on Page 3) Representatives, would require that American ships get half of all foreign aid cargoes regardless j of point of origin. WARN CONGRESS Headquarters officials this week urged Seafarers to re­ double their efforts in support of the Bland Bill. Senators - and Congressmen should be warned again of the nature of the Hoff­ man Plan to throw thousands of American seamen out of work, they said. In its revised form, the Bland Bill, sometimes called the BlahdMagnuson Bill because it was introduced into the Senate by Senator Warren G. Magnuson of the Interstate and Foreign Com­ merce Committee, has one pos-! sible weakness, as was empha­ sized in the LOG of March 4. It provides that cargoes car­ ried by military ships would not be included in computing the 50-50 division. If relatively few cargoes were carried by Army ships, this clau-'^e would be bene­ ficial to American seamen. How­ ever, if. the Army carried an increasing number of cargoes, as indications point, there might not be much left over. SIU, A&G officials said this week that the pattern seemed to be something like this: Shift more and more of the foreign aid cargoes to low standard foreign flag ships, forcing the lay-up of more American ships and the' layoff of thousands of American' seamen. Then give the bulk of what little ocean commerce re-| mains for the American flag to the military fleets. In the end,! the merchant marine and the: maritime unions would be de­ stroyed. The Hoffman Plan, against which the SIU, A&G District, has fought a three-month battle, was unveiled by the EGA Adminis­ trator early in December. Members of the Atlantic and Gulf District have a choice of two propositions in voting in the transportation rule referendum, which is entering the third week of the 60-day balloting period. Proposal, No. 1 reads: "Whenever transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, all hands must accept that transportation and get off the ship, whereupon new re­ placements wiU be shipped from the Union Hiring Hall. Proposal No. 2 reads: "When transportation is due a crew under the terms of the contract, those men who desire to stay ch board the ship can do so, provid­ ing they do not collect trans­ portation. Those men desir­ ing transportation can collect same and, upon receipt of the money, shall get off the ship and replacements for those vacancies shall be shipped from the Union Hir­ ing Hall." All members are urged to vote. An attempt by Cities Service to halt the NLRB election in its fleet was squashed this week, when the temporary injunction granted the company on February 22 was dismissed March 7. The injunction, which in its original form halted voting, had been modified last week to allow the remaining ships to vote. Still in force was a pro­ vision calling for the impounding of ballots pending disposition of the NLRB appealf have been damaged there is to set the injunction aside. With the path cleared, final nothing to show that this plain­ tallying of the votes awaits the tiff has any authority to com­ balloting of the SS Government plain on their behalf. The hold­ Camp, which was supposed to ing of the election and the count­ take place early this week in ing of the ballots involved no Montevideo, Uruguay, but ran damage to the plaintiff. The mov­ into a snag when the ballots ing affidavits allege none and the brief asserts only that its failed to arrive on time. right to challenge ineligible vot­ In dismissing the injunction at ers is lost forever. But the ac­ the request of NLRB counsel. tion is to state the count because Federal Judge John W. Clancy it is alleged the whole voting stated that the company's com­ scheme was illegally executed plaint was insufficient to justify and the plaintiff may still have the injunction, and the holding the vote condemned on that of the election and the counting count. The fears that its witness­ of ballots involved no damage es will be intimidated or lost is to the company. not an item of recognizable dam­ The judge also implied in his age. Its application in the face decision that the company, in­ of the motion to dismiss its ac­ stead of running to the courts, tion for an injunction is to show should rely on NLRB machinery irreparable damage. It has shown for presentation of its grievances. none. The motion to dismiss is The full text of the decision fol­ therefore granted. lows: "Assuming that thi^ court has "Dated, New York, N^w York, jurisdiction to issue an injunc­ March 7, 1949. tion against the defendant, the "John W. Clancy complaint is insufficient to justi­ "United States District Judge" fy such action. If its employees The legal battle between the NLRB and Cities Service Oil Company was touched off when Federal Judge Henry Goddard issued the injunction, upon the Former CS Men Men discharged from Cities Service ships since January 1 for any reason whatsoever are urged to get. in touch with Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU Director of Or­ ganization, immediately. Those who are unable to come to SIU Headquarters are urged to write, giving all details of their employment and discharge. SIU Head­ quarters is at 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Meanwhile, all pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The com­ pany is making every effort to replace men with known pro-union leanings. Stay on the ships until the fight is won. company attorney's plea that they had not received sufficient notice of the election to dele­ gate observers. An election ordei- had been issued four days earlier and six company vessels had been voted when the writ was announced. NLRB counsel brought here from Washington succeeded in having the injunction modified to allow the remaining three ships to vote. With the NLRB successful in its injunction fight, the SIU has taken steps to waive the 15 cases of unfair labor practices against the company, until after the el­ ection has been completed. .•fi'U -V' i? >.U.-J/'i... �Page Two THE SEAT ARE RS LOG FridayV Much 11, 19^9 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf DistrictAffiliated with the American Federation of Labor . At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second c^ass matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Write That Letter A man's personal life is his own and he has the right to lead that life as he sees fit, as long as he does not intrude into the lives of others. The Seafarers International Union fimly believes in that philosophy and has made it a rule never to interfere in the intimate life of any member. All the Union asks is that a member conduct himself as a good union man, in such a manner as not to bring disgrace on the Union or on Brother Seafarers. In no instance has any SIU member been advised on how to vote, or on any other aspect of his personal life. There are some men in the SIU who drink. As long as they do not drink on shipboard, where imbibing brings discredit to the Union and may cause accident or injury to other crewmembers, the Union maintains a strictly hands-off policy. But—a suggestion is in order. On page five of this issue there appears a story of a racket which preys on merchaijt seamen and which was foiled only because one of the intended victims had written tcThis family to tell them of his whereabouts. An occasional letter home will make it more diffi­ cult for the vultures to drain money from the families of merchant seamen, and at the same time save worry on the part of the shoreside members of the seaman's family. It takes only a few minutes to write a letter home. And if that letter breaks up some confidence racket or relieves anxiety, it sure is worthwhile. Think it over—then write that letter! Out In The Open The masks are off, the cards are on the table, and throughout the world the communists" can be seen for what they are—traitors to the workers and to the coun­ tries in which they live. Very blatantly, during the past few weeks the com­ missars of the CP in Italy, France, and the United States have announced that in case the Soviet Union embarks on an active campaign to enslave the world, communist party members will do all they can to cooperate with the Red army. Their "fifth column" will disrupt and destroy, and the first victims in all the occupied countries will be the democratic workers who opposed the CP. That is what happened in Finland, Poland, Romania, and all other countries behind the "Iron Curtain." And yet, these same people wrap themselves in the flag of patriotism and demand protection from the very jcountries they are sworn to betray. This aspect of communist thought is not new, al­ though th^re were many leaders, in the government as well as in labor circles, who refused to believe the evi­ dence that fthe communists, wherever they may be, have only one ultimate aim and that is complete dictatorship over all the peoples of the world. Now, anyone who still believes that the communists !are peace-loving, or patriotic, or against dictatorship, is either a communist or a complete fool, and one's as bad as the other. We of the SIU have always referred to the commun­ ists as "red fascists" because we firmly believe that there is no difference between Stalin and Flitler, Russia and Nazi Germany, or the communist party and GermanAmerican Bund. Events prove correctness of that view. Men Now In The Mwine Hospitals .ti'' Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. R. SCHERFFINS P. SADAEUSKI W. GARDNER H. STILUMAN J. DENNIS LIPARIA E. PRITCHARD These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, 5r as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily oh their hands. Do what you can cheer them up by writing them. STATEN ISLAND^ HOSPITAL W. HALLET MOBILE HOSPITAL M. MENDELL S. HEIDUCKI , P. M. VANDEREIK R. MOACK A. TREVINO F. E. HOBIN C. SIMMONS N. DORPMANS N. BOSANYI G. FOLEY M. J. LUCAS L. HOWARD F. KUMIUGA J. HOPKINS J. B. BERRIER C. BRESNAN •! S. RIVERA R. WILT TIM BURKE B. RABINOWITZ R. COOTE EUGENE LEARY J. MASONGSONG F. CHRISTY WILLIAM SULLIVAN G. STEPANCHUK , E. LAWSON ISAAC McCANTS B. W. BLACKMAN J. KIDD R. JOHNSON F. STOKES J. P. BUCKALEW t, t, K. JENSEN NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL T. E. DICKENS , J. LAFFIN BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. J. PUQH .X % % O. HARDEN SAVANNAH HOSPITAL E. MATTSSEN H. GJERDE L. E. HODGES W. WALKER A. DUNTON A. q. McALPIN W. MAUTERSTOCK. C. JOHNSTON S. KASMIRSKI W. CURRIER C. MOATS A. C. PARKER C. REFUSE R. SHEDD J. PALMER i. & C. CARROLL BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. BROWN W. ROSS J. E. GALLANT F. CHIAUETTA T. LANEY VIC MILLAZZE L. CALBURN J. CHASSEREAU F. ALASAVICH R. HENDERSON W. HUGHES GUS CALLAHAN S. CAPE P. WALSH G. GOLEMAN W. WISLCOTT K. FERDINAND LEONARD L. GORDEN V. SALLIN E. TORRES (City Hospital) WARD A. R. EVANS R. GRESWALD L. TICKLE i- i. A A. RAMAS GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. SOUZA G.BROWN E. RHAEDS J. MAESTRA I. SUCHEUITS L. WILLIAMSON 1 W. VAUGHAN W. LAMBERT P. DORSEY j J. O'NEILL �THE Friday, March 11, 1949 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG SlU Lays Groundwork For Welfare Plan Write Yew Congressmen Let your Representatives in Washington know how you feel about the Bland Bill to save the American merchant marine. Write your Senators and your Congressmen. Tell them that the Bland Bill must be passed without amendment if the maritime industry and your job are to survive. Tell them that the Paul Hoffman Plan to smash the merchant marine has now been written into the Senate Foreign Relations Com­ mittee bill on foreign aid. Tell them that the Bland Bill must be substituted for the Hoffman Plan if the ships are to be saved. The Seafarers must fashion a welfare plan to its own require­ ments. In setting up such wel­ fare systems, uni'.ns in other in­ dustries have found that varying needs have call for different pro­ grams—differ^ent types of bene­ fits. The Mine Workers' plan will not fit the Auto Workers. Nei­ ther fits the needs of the Gar­ ment Workers. In some cases, the variations arise from regional causes. In others, they are based on differ­ ences in the composition of the memberships, differences in av­ erage age, sex, and economic status. In still others, the bar­ gaining position of the unions have largely , shaped the pro­ grams. SIU Welfare Plan must take in­ to consideration the particular needs of our membership and will, in its final form, differ widely from those of other un­ ions. tions of seamen, has ever been made in this country. We know some of the answers. Others will be known soon, as the material from many sources is brought together and analyzed, It is immediately evident that MATURE GROUP hospitalization and medical care (often the principal concern of Certain illuminating trends other plans, and the one requir­ have already come to light, how­ ing the bulk of money available) ever. For instance, we are defin­ need not be emphasized. itely not a bunch of kids. After the wartime influx of very young NO PROBLEM men, the membership has stabil­ The Marine Hospitals largely ized at a much older age. The take care of that for us. How­ average Seafarer (book and per­ ever, there are some pos.sibilities mit combined) has been in the along this line that should be Union for several years. borne in mind. When our survey is completed, On the other hand, old-age many old myths about seamen benefits, life insurance, possibly will be e.\-ploded. some protection for the families For instance, the percentage of of a seaman during his illness, men who are married. The fact ILGWU PLAN and even Union-administered that many have dependents will In the case of the Internation­ paid-vacations (paid for, as now, man Plan is a matter of specu­ (Continued from Page 1) dispel the general idea that sea­ January to February 1. Then as lation. Many signs point, as us­ al Ladies' Garment Workers Un­ by contributions from the com­ men are a bunch of footloose, the protests mounted, he post­ ual, to the State Department ion, a welfare program, which panies, but administered by the irresponsible men, shuttling from which always is opposed to a started . years ago with limited Union) and pensions are all pos­ ship to ship, boasting a girl in poned it -until April 1, strong American merchant mar­ medical coverage, has expanded sibilities to consider. ~ every port and having not a NO SAVING in the last ten years into one of ine. care or responsibility in the But these are just general To Hoffman's claim that he When the House Merchan! ®iS(^the most cornplete union-adminworld. ideas. They show that our proDv/ould save money by increased rine Committee held hearings on istered plans in the country. lems and needs vary from those When tliis material is finally use ot foreign flag ships, the the Bland Bill, Hoffman tried to Extending over many states of other industries. at hand, the welfare plan can SIU entered a sharp denial. pressure his plan through in the and many industrial areas, the On January 7, the LOG carried form of crippling amendments. type of benefits (operating un­ The plan itself, the concrete be formulated. Then, armed with ' an editorial claiming that the He did the talking and Admiral der separate contracts by differ­ job of saying just what we facts and figures, the' Negotiating saving would be less than half Smith, chief of the Maritime ent locals), vary from region to should have as Seafarers, to in­ Committee will take our de­ what Hoffman said it would, and Commission, presented the region. crease our security and to pro­ mands before the shipowners. might not exist at all when the amendments.. It was found that locals., com­ mote our welfare, ,.is the final FACTS WILL TALK government's losses in federal The bill, as they proposed it, prised mainly of older men step. taxes and charter hire on Mari­ would have been pretty much wanted retirement provisions. On It will be no vague request. First, we must know exactly time Commission ships was flg- like the one the Senate Foreign the other hand, locals made up All the preliminary work will what we, as Seafarers, are. ured in. This editorial was re­ Relatipns Committee reported out largely of younger women work­ have been done. Backed by the How old are we? How many first comprehensive survey in printed twice in the Congres­ this week, except that the Mari­ ers needed more medical cover­ of us are married? How many of the industry, they A^fill present sional Record. time Commission would have age, especially maternity care. At no time has it been any been authorized to waive even It was further found expedient us have dependents? What per­ the shipowners with a welfare secret 'in Washington or on the the 50 percent rule for shipments to divert Union welfare monies centage of us have bank accounts, plan completely charted fi'om waterfront that foreign ship op­ from this country at any time. into other forms of benefits hold insurance policies or prop­ method of financing, to benefits erators were plugging to get the The Senate Foreign Relations where state social legislation was erty of our own? How long have and administraUon. Hoffman Plan in operation by Committee rejected- Hoffman's enacted to cover one or more we been in the Union? What Though we will draw freely proportion of us are on the ships hook or crook. proposal that such a provision service included in the plan. from the experience of unions Who else is behind the Hoff­ be included. Thus it is evident that the at any one time? What is our in other industries, and from the mortality rate, and what kind programs of seamen in other of ailments are we most prone countries (who already have well to contract? How long, on the advanced welfare systems, though average, jlo these maladies keep they are far behind us in wages us laid up on the beach? and working conditions), this By ROY LEO looked better and that "we'll welfare plan will in every sense DATA ESSENTIAL take care of it." be tailored to the needs of the ^Cities Service has one helluva When we can answer these membership of the Seafarers In­ On March 7 we arrived m of record of dirty deals it has Baltimore and paid off. As we and similar questions with rea­ ternational Union, A&G District. given its tankermen, but I think were signing on again, the Skip­ sonable certainty, then can we the treatment the company gave We have long led the way in per waved me aside, saying that get down to the form of a wel­ me ranks with the worst. After waterfront negotiations. Now, fare plan which will fit our I needn't bother. I had worked three months again, the SIU is setting the The Chief Mate took me aside needs. aboard the SS Salem Maritime pace. and quietly told me "the Captain I was fired in Baltimore on Only then can we say, "we doesn't think you're good for the seamen, because this is what we March 7; I was fired for two crew," and "the Captain said are as a group, and because this reasons: you didn't sign a pledge card is the nature of our work and One, I did not sign the petition (CTMA)." circulated aboard Cities Service life, and these are the risks and Then I went to the Skipper liabilities of this life, need these Members who forward ships to get CTMA on the NLRB and asked him if he had the things!" Iheir membership books to ballot. report of the accident in which Ihe New York Hall for retire­ Two, I discussed unionism with In order to answer with au­ I hurt my leg. He said no, that ment are urged to mark the the men and tried to arouse their he hadn't kept a record of it. thority these outstanding ques­ envelope with the notation interest in voting in the collec­ When I came to New York I tions and lay a basis for a com­ "Attention: Sth floor." in or­ tive barganing election. The prehensive welfare plan, the saw my own doctor. der to insure quicker hand­ Port Engineer had seen me talk­ As I said, nobody ever squawked Headquarters office is now con­ ling of the matter. ing to the men about the election ROY LEO about my work in the three ducting a comprehensive survey in Harbor Island, Texas. Marking of the envelope in months I was on the Maritime. I of the entire industry as well as DID HIS JOB the manner advised zd>ove of the SIU membership. I was a* good worker on the doctor, but he stalled. Three was fired purely because of my will save time and will result This has involved a great deal Salem Maritime. There was not times I requested that I be per­ pro-Union sentiment. Before I in prompt return of the book a single instance of company mitted to visit a doctor and three came aboard, there had been of original research—for nothing to the sender. like a complete study of sea­ dissatisfaction with my work, as times I was put off. At one eight Bosuns in a period of seven men, or the employment condi­ Bosun aboard the ship through point the Skipper said the leg months. the three months of my employ­ ment. Besides being fired, I got an­ other sample of the company's For the third successive year der a program offering studies in cants last year and presently gress, two; Ml". Ernest Bevin, complete disregard for the wel­ two, and Sir Robert Mayer, fare of its tapkermen. members of AFL and CIO unions histoi-y, economics and the theory studying at Oxford is SIU mem­ Chairman of the British Com­ ber Irwin Suall. and practice of government. The While I was aboard the Salem are being offered a crack at labor Suall's practical experience as mittee of the Transatlantic Foun­ scholarships are worth approx­ Maritime I had an accident. I Slipped on an oily deck one night scholarships at Ruskin College, imately $800 each, and cover tui­ a volunteer organizer in the Isth­ dation, one. Applications for scholarships and injured my shin bone. Dur­ Oxford, England, under sponsor­ tion, board and room at Ruskin mian drive and his service as a should be sent by May 1 to the ship of the Transatlantic Foun­ College from October, 1949 to shipboard delegate stood him in ing the two days I was laid up, Committee on Ruskin College dation. June, 1950 and 75 pounds for mis­ good stead when approved by the Skipper and the Chief Mate Labor . Scholarships, Institute of the selection committee. As in the past, five members cellaneous expenses. treated my wound. International Education, 2 West Sponsors of the five scholar­ Among the five unionists se­ - When we hit port, I asked the of American labor unions will 45th Street, New York 19. ships are the Trades Union. Con­ Skipper to allow the to see a be selected to attend Oxford un­ lected from hundreds of appli­ Senate Gets New EGA BilJ Refuses To Back CTNiA, Gets Fired RETIRiNQ BOOKS Applications Are Opened For Five labor Scholarships At Oxford r.-. V - V V. • ^ �THE Page Four SEAFAHERS LOG Friday. March 11. 1949 West €oast Finds It Tough Job Ihim Wrerkers Are Warned Seafarers Enjoy MardiGrasIn To Get Men For All Those Ships Port Mobile The SIU Is on record that charges will be placed against men guilt7 of being the following: PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equipmen or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo, etc., for sale ashore. WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or who use marijuana or other narcotics on boud an SIU ship or in the vicinitp of an SIU Hall. GASHOUND PERFORMERS:' Men who jeopardize the safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. This Union was built of. by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. All Se^arers, members and ofHcials' alike, axe under obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. By FRENCHY MICHELET SAN FRANCISCO — Jobs of every description are to be ha< for the asking, right out here on the Gold Coast. Waterman is running hog-wild, buying ships in bunches, like bananas, and we are consequently hard put to fine crews as best we can. It's hard work, but it's a labor of love. It sure is good to see the Sllf get so many new jobs, but it's a shame the jobs can't be better distributed geographically. I'll bet Joe Algina could use some of those jobs for the New York men on the beach. Send us fifty men, Joe, and we'll guarantee to ship them in short order. Four full crews, as - well as many replacements, in the intercoastal and offshore runs, is the a Bland Bill Are Big Tapirs h Philadelphia By JAMES SHEEHAN ^core for the past two week pe­ riod. The prospects for the im­ mediate future look even bright­ er. We admit that we're brag­ ging, but we've got our fingers crossed and we are knocking on wood. Balloting on the controversial Transportation issue is moving along at a fast clip. Strong sup­ porters for each point of view are arguing all over the Hall, and I guess this scene-is dupli­ cated in all other SIU Halls. It looks like the final result will be close, with a hair turn­ ing the scale either way. SIU DEMOCRACY I think it's safe to say that this is the first time in the his­ tory of the maritime industry that such an issue has been left to the membership to decide in a referendum vote. This is yet another instance of membership control of the organization. Before we sign off we want to impress the Brothers with the fioe state of shipping out here. reports we've put the cards right on the table, but even so, there are some men who are still skeptical. Well, if By JOE was a barker, I'd put it this NEW YORK — The tempo way: "Hurry, hurry, hurry — this of shipping in this port remained way to the big show. Follow the the same as last week—slow. We crowds to the SIU San Francisco had a handful of payoffs and Hall, where ships leave every sign-ons, but nothing developed hour on the hour for romantic to change the completion of ship­ trips to exotic foreign lands. And ping from what it was last week. We handled the Fairland and that ain't all. Good quarters, fine Afoundria, Waterman; the Fran­ food, and the SIU wages th^t ces, Hilton, Suzanne, Bull; the can't be beat anyplace in the Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petro­ world. Hurry, hurry, hurry." Maybe that will have some ef­ leum; the Gadsden, Americanfect. Can't say we're not trying. Eastern. By CAL TANNER MOBILE — Shipping in this port has been at a standstill' for the past week and so all hands in Mobile had a grand time last week attending the Mardi Gras. Many people think that the Mar­ di Gras means New Orleans, but students of- history know that Mobile had . an annual Mardi Gras celebration long before the Crescent City thought of its she­ bang. Next week we hope that ship­ ping will pick up, but this week ' only sixteen bookmen and three permits were able to get out. We had a total of four payoffs and four sign-ons, but all were on continuous articles. Ships paying off were the Al­ coa Clipper, on a passenger run down to the Islands; the Mon­ arch of the Sea, Waterman, on a twenty-day run to Puerto Rico; and the Waterman scows Noon­ day and Iberville, both on the twenty-eight day coastwise run. All payoffs were smooth, and a few minor disputes were settled to the satisfaction of all hands. FINAL DISPATCHES ALGINA The Mobile Branch lost two Quick turn-arounds were the Brothers last week. Brother Ma­ Afoundria and Gadsden, both of rion Ackerman died last week in which signed on and pulled out the Mobile Hospital from a brain right away. The Gadsden is hemorrhage, and Brother J. D. pulling a change of operations Dehson was killed in a motor­ this trip. Instead of hauling lo­ cycle accident. comotives to Turkey as she has Brother Denson was buried in been for months, she'll take a Mobile, and Brother Ackerman's general cargo to Europe. She's body Was shipped to his home scheduled to return to heavy lift in Charleston, S. C. "To the fam­ operations after the trip. ilies of both these Seafarers, we extend our deepest and sincerest LOGGING TO FUND sympathy. While the air is heavy with Quite a few of our Brothers discussion on proposed welfare are' in the Mobile Hospital, all plans we'd like to suggest -a receiving their hospital benefits. means to build the kitty. They are P. M. Vandereik, F. E. In the old days money de­ Hobin, N. Bosanyi, L. Howard, rived from shipboard loggings J. B. Berrier, Tim Burke, Eu­ went to the hospitals. It now gene Leary, William Sullivan, goes into the company's money Isaac McCants, R. Johnson, and bag. Instead of giving wages J. P. Buckalew. back to the companies in the In addition to Brothers in the form of fines, the money could hospital, there are some oldti'mgo into the general fund for the ers on the beach. They include aid of Brother SIU members. T. R. Stanley, G. Weldy, F. X. There is a lot of cabbage in­ McGlone, T. W. Wright, J. K. volved every year in loggings Dubose, S. Wanelik, J. Moltan, and there iS no reason why sea­ A. Hollings, J. Hill, F. O. Lewis, men should not get the benefit of H. J. Bishop, and Bennie Gra­ ham. the money. Recommends Shipboard Fines Go To A Welfare Fund Kitty PHILADELPHIA — The wea­ ther took a turn for the better here last week-, so we didn't have to buck the elements as we made our rounds of the watei'front to handle payoffs and visit several in transit ships. , Ships which paid off were the SB Alexandra, a Carras tanker; the Catahoula, Cuba Distilling, and the Cplabee, Illinois-Atlantic. The payoffs wound up with all beefs being settled to the crewmembers' satisfaction. In addition to the ships paying off, we had a few ships calling in transit. We're always glad to them - Come in, especially since they take a few men now and then as replacements. In­ cidentally, we've noticed that quite a few men are coming dov/n here from New York. By EDDIE BENDER ANXIOUS The Educational Program of the Union is now in full swing. Well, we're waiting anxiously This article, and the others to follow, will endeavor to outline to learn the outcome of the fight for passage of the Bland-Mag- some points that might be of help to the membership. As the nuson Bill, which has been ap­ saying goes, "You can take it or leave it," but an alert member­ proved by the House IvTerchant ship keeps up to date even on the small things that may not Marine Committee. Of course, seem too important. For instance, we all know that members of the SIU have the the battle is by no means over. We still have to hurdle the right to write to Headquarters on anything that comes up: a beef, Senate committee and then the praise, suggestions, payment of dues and/or assessments, or what two legislative groups have to have you. When writing to Headquarters, besides signing the letter, vote on whatever bill is finally it is good to include your book number, or permit number. presented before it becomes law. This will make it easier to handle the communication and We don't know which we're will mean that an answer can go out that much sooner. hiore anxious about, the BlandEating an apple a day is sup­ Walked out. He kept on walking Some men have made it a habit to send cash through the posed to keep the doctor away. until he , reached the Robin Line Magnuson "Bill, or the Cities Service elections. Both are of mail. That is, they make it a habit until they get stung, and then Well, Brother E. E. Milanesi, who office, from which he was sent extreme importance to our mem­ they blow their tops. We can't help it if cash is lost in the mail. sailed as an AB aboard the SS to Capetown to pick up the ]^obbership. Both called for a ter­ To guard against that, it is wise to buy a money order, or ?end Robin Goodfellow, is no author­ in Hood. rific amount of effort on the part a check, and then the letter and the money have a better chance ity on that score, but he does The Robin Hood had no au­ . . of our organization. Now that of arriving. want to be quoted that if the thorization to take him aboard eight Cities Service ships have apple a day doesn't work,. don't and so he had to wait for the FOLLOW-UP been voted, we're looking for­ take sick in Port Elizabeth, Marine Runner, and.on Decem­ A follow-up should be sent if Headquarters doesn't reply, to a South Africa. ward to some mighty favorable ber 28, he boarded' the vessel communication within about two weeks. We in Headquarters try Brother .Milanesi, after leaving bound for home. It was a be­ results for the Union. to take care of all letters as soon as they are received, but some­ New York on September 14; got lated Christmas present, but times there's a slip-up, and so a reminder is in order. sick in Port Elizabeth on Octo­ nonetheless welcome. Of course, the best way to pay dues is to the Patrolman at ber 22 and finally entered the Milanesi was recently dis­ the time of payoff. In that way, the US mail doesn't have a chance Provincial Hospital, where his charged from the Staten Island No. SIU Crew is to pay off to foul up the works, and the Patrolman can write up a receipt condition was ^diagnosed as ap­ Marine Hospital, and right now any ship until the crew's he's sweating out a ship. He's pendicitis. right then and there. quarters and equipment are The operation took place on determined to take the first scow But, if something interferes with this plan, then get a money as clean as any Seafarer likes the 27th, and it shouldn't have that comes along, and he'll even order and send it to Headquarters. You'll get a receipt in the mail, to find a ship when he first happened to a dog. First off, ship Cities Service, because CS only it will take a little longer. goes aboard. Patrolmen have the instruments were not clean is no worse than the Provincial Some questions that are asked constantly are answered in the and the operating room was not Hospital in Port Elizabeth. been instructed that the pages of the LOG. Whenever the same query comes in from a few sterile. Then, when the blood­ What makes it worse is that crew's quarters must be ab­ members, we try to reply in the LOG so that those asking the letting was all finished, the food the St. Joseph's Hospital in that solutely clean before a pay­ question, and others, can get the information. was lio't fit to be eaten and -the port is excellent, but seamen off will be allowed. Please are not admitted. Don't ask Bro,, milk was non-existent. cooperate with your officials Remember, feel free to have your say. This is your tfnion; and in carrying out this member­ if you have some question that we can answer, we're glad to do Complaints made no impres­ ther Milanesi the reason; he ^ < ship order. it. But, don't send cash through the mail, and keep in mind that sion ^ on the hospital authorities, doesn't know but he can ven- i and on December 11, Milanesi ture a good guess. it may take us a few days to ani.wer your letter. Jrom ^lie Don't Get Sick In South Africa . Notice To Crews �ta Friday. March 11, 1849 THE SEAFARERS LOG im' >r>m Page Fire Weekly EducatJena! Meetings Popular In New York Hall liiil Seafarers in Port of New York attending the latest in the series of education meetings get a graphic picture of their Union's structure as Steve Cardullo, who acts as chairman, uses blackboard to supplement his talk. < The membership takes an active part in the informal sessions. All hands are encouraged to express their views on topic under discussion. The meetings are held in the third deck Recreation Room. NEW YORK—The Atlantic and Gulf District's Union education program is in full swing in the Port of New York, where Seafarers are participating in lively sessions, held weekly in the third floor recreation room. On the basis of the turnouts for the meetings and the degree of membership participation, Seafarers are showing a marked interest in their Union apparatus and the problems affecting them as maritime workei'S. Steve Cardullo, Headquarters Representative, who is chairing the informal sessions, said this week that the discussions would cover every aspect of Union activity. At la.st Wednesday's meeting, the discussion was general in nature. Cardullo and Walter Siekmann, Patrolman, outlined the structure and functions of the Union and pointed up the reasons for the SIU's policy of close cooperation with other trade unions. As an example of the value of this policy, the speakers cited the unprecedented support given to the SIU by organized labor in the fight to defeat the Hoffman Plan. The protests voiced by unions throughout the country considerably strengthened the SIU's posi­ tion in opposition to the plan, which would, throw thousands of American seamen on the beach. Many members participating in these meetings have revealed that they had never before addressed a group because they were, held back by "stage fright." The informal atmosphere of the education meetings eased that feeling, they said. For that reason alone they said they felt the program was worthwhile. Cardullo made a special appeal to the members in the Port of New .York to attend all of these Union education projects, pointing out that there were few ways a member could spend a few hours more constructively. Wwning To All Seafarers: Rarketeer Preys On Families The value of keeping in touch to come up when he is a little with the home folks was proved better. Write right back as he is a once again by Brother Cyrus McClellan, whose family was able little upset at present. I am to save $50.00 from the hands doing the best I can. of a "con man" because they This sweet racket was foiled knew he was on the West Coast only because McClellan's family and not in New York City. knew where he was and so they Brother McClellan's name and did not send the money. address appeared recently In the LOG when his family requested that he get in touch with them. He did so, from the West Coast, where he has sailed from ever since the 1946 General Strike. There are few seamen who Soon after that, a letter was don't know of the famous words received by McClellan's family, in Frankfort, Michigan, dated of Andrew Furuseth, when he was threatened with jail for vio­ December 3, and mailed from lation of an injunction during New York City. Here is a copy a strike on the West Coast in of that letter: 1904. With deep convictions and Mrs. McClonnan: (note name high courage, Furuseth told the spelled wrong) judge: Dear Friend: "You can put me in jail. But Cyrus has asked me to sit you cannot give me narrower down and write you a few quarters than as a seaman 1 have lines for him. He is staying always had. You cannot give here with me due to ^the in­ me coarser food than I have al­ juries suffered by him on his ways eaten. You cannot make last ship. Both of his hands is me lonelier than I have always burned badly and he will be been." And then he said: dnable to use them for some "1 put the injunction in my tihie, I should say for at least two weeks. He has a good in­ pocket and go to jail." On March 21, 1938, nine days jury case against the steamship after what would have been his company. I' have a three room apart­ 84th birthday, the ashes of An­ ment here and 1 have cooking drew Furuseth were scattered facilities,.^which make^ it handy from the deck of the SS Schoto take care of him. My rating hai'ie on the ocean he loved and hated, and everywhere he was is Ch. Cook on the ships. Cyrus has asked me to re­ mourned by-the seamen whose quest of you fifty , dollars, so lot had become better mainly that he can continue his treat­ due to his untiring work. AGITATOR ments at the hospitals and From his early days, when part of this will be used for poverty forced him to go to sea, food and room-rent here. This apartment is under my he fought for the rights of sea­ » own name and Cyrus says can men. Aboard Norwegian, Swed­ you send this by air-mail and ish, English, French, and German special delivery mail so he can ships he agitated for a change in receive it soon. He says to send the status of seamen. And when it to me so that I can sign for he fame to this country in 1885, it. He says also that he wants he continued his work. The weekly educaiiow meetings in New York have been marked by capacity attendances. Above photo is partial view of Seafarers who participated in last Wednesday's session devoted to Union's structure and policy. Furuseth Devoted Life To Freeing Seamen In 1887, he was elected secre­ tary of the Pacific Coast Sea­ men's Union, and he leaped in­ to the struggle to free seamen from - serfdom. Until the cam­ paign of Andrew Furuseth, and organized seamen, bore fruit, seamen could not strike after signing articles. Furuseth made it his self-as signed task to abolish the severe penalties for striking or quitting the ship, penalties which had been unchanged for centuries. He fought relentlessly through the years—coi-dially hated by the shipowners and the reactionary legislators—and he was the vic­ tor in many battles to amend the Seamen's Act of 1872. He was an untiring Wa,?hington lobbyist, and an outstanding authority on maritime law. LAWS CHANGED And so it came about that successive sessions of Congress passed laws which made the life of merchant seamen more bear­ able. The Maguire Act of 1895, the White Act of 1898, the LaFollette Act of 1915, all helped lift the oppressive restrictions which for so many years had made seamen's lives a virtual hell. Andrew Furuseth was often called the "Lincoln of the seas" and when he died in Washington on January 22, 1938, at the age of 83, tributes came to him from men and women in all walks of life. He lay in state in the Depart­ ment of Labor Auditorium, and an unending line of mourners came to pay their last respects to this vaunted fighter. Throughout his long and hon­ orable life Andrew Furuseth had nothing but respect and rever­ ence from the "men who knew of the battle he put up to make American seamen free. He started life among the lowliest, but his name will live for many generations. Nobody ever attinbuted a sel­ fish motive to any of his actions: not even his bitterest enemies stooped that low. ^ �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG -Frider. March 11. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Steel Admiral Hits Mine, Narrowly Avoids Collision Blasted off course in the heavily traveled Sai­ gon River when the vessel struck a floating mine, the Isthmian ship Steel Admiral narrowly avoided colliding with a passing*gon gav« the ship a clean bill ship and running of health. aground in the narrow Perplexing tp Magill is how the mine managed to remain un­ stream, the LOG learned detected so long. The harbor, he this week in a letter»from explained, is constantly filled with ships, and the river. a A d m i r a 1 crewmember steady highway of traffic. The Norman Magill. mine's presence, he stated, was Chemist Pantryman Togs Scorched, Rates High: Crew Raps Coast Lauttdries Hot under the collar of his scorched shirt, Malcolm Cross, Ship's Delegate of the St. Augustine Victory, ex­ pressed the sentiments of his fellow crewmen to the LCXi this week when he roundly*] Cross related, sug­ condemned laundries in West crewmembers. gest that laundries which do high Coast ports from Wilming­ quality work be given letters ton to Seattle for high prices from the crew attesting to their workmanship. If the SIU has and sloppy workmanship. In addition to putting the blast a Hall in the vicinity the Agent on the suds foundries Cross of­ can be notified of the names of fered a plan for bettering the un­ laundries patronized and whether or not they can be recommended happy state of laundry affairs. to future crews. According to Cross, a good As a further check on the laun­ share of the clothing belonging dries, Cross urged that company The vessel escaped any dam­ as unexpected as the appearance to crewmembers of the Isthmian agents in the West Coast ports age but the crew was thoroughly of a battleship in Times Square. intercoastal ship was lost or maintain a list of approved Magill, in commenting on the ruined in laundries during the shaken up by the experience. mine's, blast, noted that the Ad­ vessel's travels along the West laundi'ies. In his letter, written February miral's accident might serve to As a precaution against having Coast. Specific ports where the 23, the day of the accident, Ma­ remind critics of the mine area crew suffered at the hands of laundry stolen by phony laungill related that the ship was bonus that wartime navigational "Snafchez," as he was term­ the .laundries' are Wilmington, drymen Cross suggested that ed by the crew, breaks out San Francisco, Raymond, Aber­ crews demand the credentials of proceeding up the river to Sai­ dangers still exist. men coming aboard. gon as part of a steady proces­ The Admiral, which left New with a smile for the camera­ deen and Seattle. Now heading out to the West Clothing returned to the crew York on December 28 and stop­ man. Shot was taken while sion of ships when the blast oc­ Coast on the return trip. Cross ped at Manila before touching the Steel Chemist was passing oy launderies in these ports was says the crew is holding tightly curred. Saigon, will arrive in New York French Morocco enroute to unfit to be worn. Cross stated. to their remaining duds. One The clothing was half clean and Jeddah. on April 15. NEAR MISS the shirts burned. The price for more experience like -the last shirt mayhem ^was 42 cents trip and they'll have to return to When struck, the ship swung n/r l • Ci 1 T XT* l New York in loin cloths. apiece. d.arp!y from its course into the Moncy MakiHg Scheme Is Nippeo In San Francisco the laundi-y path of oncoming vessels. Out^ ^ ^ trip to the French port found of one man was never returned. of control momentarily the ship agent in Le Havre to milk the agent issuing 264 francs to Dry cleaning. Cross related, was lurched toward the river's ba^. g company crews the dollar. A check with the just as bad. "The gaiTnents must Quick thinking by the ships exchange of currency has bank and the American Express have been dunked in sheep dip Skipper pulled the vessel around jjggjj nipped by the men of the Company uncovered the informa­ and pressed with a steam roller," and out of danger. SS Claiborne. The crew warns-, tion that the true rate of ex­ he said. Back on course the engines however, that crews of Water- change at that time was 305 to HELPING HAND By SALTY DICK were cut and soundings taken, man ships touching the port the buck. When it was found that the ship should be on the alert for a re- When confronted with, a memo A helping hand was offered Here I am beachcombing in was still watertight the run to currence of the slippery finger from the Express Cofnpany, the crew in its difficulties by New Orleans. Well, at last I have Captain Malcolm, the ship's Saigon was completed. Divers work. which listed the correct exchange skipper. Described by the crew oined the boys on the shor#) so who inspected the hull in Sai- The Claiborne men, in a recent rate, the agent backwatered and a few words on doings in the as a "good egg," he steered them Crescent City. gave in. clear of a couple of laundries Fred Schroder had planned to The Claiborne men, noting known to him as pitfalls. They quit this trip, but his horse made that hundreds of seamen have weren't so fortunate in ports it impossible. Rags Maillho has — ^inai ^bidpatcli — probably been bilked in the where the Skipper wasn't "up on quit the sea to stay home with past, urge men of Waterman the local laundiy situation, how­ tiis better half. His dad, A. Maillships to check with the Ameri­ ever. lo, a former boxer in the. Navy, Seafarer Leo C. O'Connor, conducted in the Architect's sal- can Express before changing To spare themselves and other is still sailing and loves it. Messman aboard the SS Steel oon messroom on Tuesday morn- their dollars. Of course. Water­ crews further beatings at the Duke Hall was seen entering Architect, was drowned in Cal-jing, Feb. 1. A priest of the Cath- man -SS Company itself is not hands of the shirt shredding in­ the Center theatre. 1 think he cutta, India, as he was returning olic Church officiated. involved in any way. dustry, the St. Augustine Victory had a box of popcorn under to the ship from shoreside re­ Seafarers aboard the Architect, his arm. 1 read a couple of ligious services Sunday evening, Melton said, were deeply griev­ Jan. 30. Brother O'Connor was ed by the loss of their "shipmate HONDE GRANDE'S PUMPMAN AND STEWARD articles a^ut the SS Arizpa. She's an old rustbucket, but 56 years old. Efforts to recover and friend, who lived by the a good ship. A pair of eyes his body failed. sea and died by the sea. To constantly on the blackboard him, on his last voyage homeWord of the tragedy was rebelong to Ralph Subat. -He's ceived by the LOG this week smooth sailing!" after a BR position. from J. E. Melton, Ship's Dele­ Brother O'Connor had been A couple of boys blowing tljeir gate on the Isthmian vessel. sailing SIU since 1947.' He is tops cause the South American According to Melton, O'Con­ survived by his wife, Sara, with alligator purses they bought are nor was on his way back to the whom he lived at 56 Glenwood falling apart. I was told that Architect with one of the deck Ave., Jersey City. coffee served in plastic cups officers, .with whom he had at­ doesn't taste like the coffee isertended church services ashore. ved in chinaware. Edgar McKinThe ship was lying out at the non is now wearing a brown moorings in the Hooghly River, suit, courtesy of Uncle Sam. He As O'Connor and the deck offi­ was messman on the Cuba Vic­ Readers notifying the SEA­ cer were about to board a FARERS LOG of a change in tory when she went aground in dinghy, which was to take them Helen, Brazil. to the ship, O'Connor fell into mailing address are re­ Eddie Bokowski just walked the water and went under im­ quested to include their old in. He's spending some time here address along with 'the new. mediately. before he hits the saltwater. He In addition to making easier likes the rice and bean run. I CALL FOR AID wonder what 'the attraction is the switch-over it will also A caU for help was sent to the there. The cigarette man just ship and all hands aboard went guarantee uninterrupted walked in the Hall and is putting ashore with lights, line and mailing service. butts in the machine. By his grapple. Despite prolonged and All notifications of change contented look I presume he intense efforts, the searching of address should be ad­ found no slugs. The weather is party was unable to locate chilly outside, so all the boys dressed to the Editor, SEA­ Described by Charles Oppenheimer, who submilled the are on the third deck reading, O'Connor's body. FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver pictures, as two Union stalwarts, Eddie Narovisch, Chief Pump­ playing cards or J:hrowing the Officers and crewmembers paid Street, New York 4, N.Y. man, and Abe Goldschmidt, Steward, gather some sunsh^e bull. This is the best part of the their last respects to their lost Hall. while enroute to Galveston. shipmate at memorial services The Voice Of The Sea Log Subscribers �fsass; Friday, March 11. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings CHRYSANTHYSTAR, Jan. 23 —Alan Macdonald, Chairman; B. Thompson, Secretary. Delegates reported repairs needed. New Business: Motion carried that a report be made on the men who quit or were fired in New Or­ leans recently. Motion carried that correct., sailing time be posted on the board. Good aAd Welfare: Suggestion made that ci-ew cooperate in keeping laundi-y clean. ALCOA ROAMER, Jan. 2— Joseph S. Barron, Chairman; J. Melvyn Lundy, Secretary. Dele­ gates reported number of books and permits in their departments. New Business: Motion by Roy Langford that a vote of thanks be given the stewards depart­ ment for a well-prepared, wellserved Nfw Veal's Day dinner. Joseph S. Barron elected ship's delegate by acclamation. Motion by Nils Ohlsson that crew stand by until repairs and replace­ ments have been taken care of. Suggestion that delegates get to­ gether to decide if deck depart­ ment can or cannot do inside painting. Meeting adjourned fol­ lowing one minute of silence for departed Brothers. Page Seven ALLOVBR t S, SEATRAIN TEXAS, Jan, 23— H. O. Tennant, Chairman; W. E. that officers quarterdeck needed Pepper, Secretary. Delegates re- painting as did that of the deck poi'ted number of books in their department. New Business: Mo­ departments. New Business: Mo­ tion by Jicuro that a writing tion by Mclniff that Pati'olman desk be placed in each foc'sle. square away Mate. Motion by Education: Literature made avail(B ARU DOINJSOUR DARNEDESJ TO (SET 4 i Kelly that any member of the able to crew so as to famUiarize THE LO& IMTO THE HANDS <DF THE crew talking to the Mate must them with Union's activities. MEMBERSHIP ALU OVER THE WORLD. FRANCES, Jan. 16—Mark jEND US -THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OE do so in the presence of a dele- General • discussion on Union ac- Moore. Chairman; Fred Muchelot, gate. Motion by Morris to tivities, strikes and organizing Secretary. Ship's delegate re­ CLUBS, BARS, HOTELS^ETC./ WHICH change all delegates once a'work. Good and Welfare: Sug- ported that he was getting no SEAFARERS PATROAilZE. - ESPECIALLY'/H month at payoff. John W. Alt-1 gestion made that a rack be con- satisfaction in i-equest for engine EOREISM PORTS - AMD V^B'LIT'UT" slait elected ship's delegate. structed to hold dirty linen. Rack departments repairs. Other dele­ -fHEM OH OUR A4AILIMG USTShip's delegate instructed to ob­ to be placed in passageway be­ gates reported their departments tain new set of librai-y books in low main deck. in order. New Business: Motion New York. Plunkett asked 4» 4" 4" carried to have repair list made status of two day subsistence due ROBIN SHERWOOD. Jan. 2— up and given to Patrolman. Mo­ for lack of hot water. Ship's O. C. Bourne, Chairman; Fred T. tion carried to have Dishwasher delegate to find out when pay Miller, Secretary. Delegates re­ ship in any department except begins for men who sign on one ported all clear in their depart­ the stewards. By HANK day and begin work the follow­ ments. New Business: Motion ing day. caiTied that permit members Brother Bob High gave us a double-barreled surprise last have right to vote at shipboard week. He has cultivated something resembling a mustache. Fur­ meetings except on important thermore he says he hates homesteading on any ship. Brother issues. Education: Bi-other ForJack White has decided to attend another semester at the Univer­ misano gave a talk on" the Union's policy regarding perfoi'sity of New Mexico before shipping out... "Blackie" Jim Connor* 4 4 4 mers. Good and Welfare: Ship's 4" 4" S" sailed last week aboard the' Twin Falls Victory for* the West ELIZABETH. Jan. 16—John F. QUEENS^VICTORY, Nov. 17— delegate was asked to contact the Murphy, Chairman; Robert F. Coast... O. Blues and Robert Harle.ss watched their shipmate Wilford Roux, Chairman; Joe Chief Mate about being more Stewart, Secretary. Delegates Samuel Seattle sailing out of the Hall with his gear for coastwise Wright, Secretary. Delegates re­ prompt in notifying the stewards gave general reports of good and ports and then the West Coast... We're informed that Brother ported no beefs. E. R. Hulet department of late meals. welfare of their departments. Frank Handler is voyaging at present aboard the Kenyon'Victory 4. 4. t elected ship's delegate. Good and New Business: Motion by Evans STEEL APPRENTICE. Jan. 9 Welfare: Members of engine de­ .. Jimmy Crescitelli, the cook, is down in Philadelphia with his to serve the milk obtained in partment complained of odors in —Richard Scruggs, Chairman; mustache... Brother Herman Webber says he'll be drydocked for Secretary. Dele- Holland around the clock to sink. Suggestions made for. B. M. Payne, — maintaining laundry room. Dis- g^^es reported everything satis- avoid spoilage. Motion to bring another month in the Marine hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Smooth cussion on Second Cook who fa^'tory in their departments. to Patrolman's attention inade- recovery. Brother Webber. missed the ship in Newport'New Business: Ship's delegate to quacy of cigarette ration. Good 4 4 4 News. Replacement to be ob- see Mate about having deck pas- and Welfare: Dodds suggested Several weeks ago Brother Vincent Keller was in town. tained in Honolulu. One minute sageways painted. Arrangement that all men return cups to sink of silence in memory of lost be made to have a water line after u'se. Ruiz asked crewmemHe must have shipped... Last week Brother Eugene "Schnozz" bers to avoid unnecessary noise Brothers. stevedores. McCormack. the Cook, sailed into town... Oldlimer H. R. in the passageways while men Peters writes in recommending sending some LOGS to a de­ 4 4 4 are sleeping. MORNING LIGHT, Jan. 24—A. cent rooming house down in Mobile which treats seamen okay 4 4 4 W. Gowder, Chairman; James ... A vote of thanks goes to Brother Pete Serrano aboard the MORGANTOWN VICTORY. Beddingfield, Secrelary. Dele­ SS Suzanne. Every time Pete comes in he brings back to the Jan. 10—Ray Arnold, Chairman: gates reported number of books ship bundles of the recent LOG for the San Juan Hall... Sea­ D. Calligan, Secrelary. Dele­ and permits in their departments. gates reported minor beefs. Good farers In Town: Joe Offsianik, who is'waiting for some mail; No beefs. Good and Welfare: and Welfare: Repair list made Walker suggested that a better George Fiance; Kenneth Monak; Jess Garcia; Archie King: 4 4 4 percolator be purchased for ship. AFOUNDRIA, Jan. 2 — Cy up and approved. James McSteward Sylvester Zygarowski; Charlie Scoiield; James Rowan; Vote of thanks given the Ste­ Kean, Chairman; Sam Carlisle. Meney, Baker, given vote of con­ Chester Chesna; Bill Doran, and James Sheldon with his Messrooms and pas­ wards for their fine work. Re­ Secretary. Delegates reported all fidence. mustache. sageways reported in need of pair lists turned over to Chief books and permits in order. Sam Engineer. One minute of silence Carlisle elected ship's degelate soogeeing but vetoes by Captain 4 4 4 by acclamation. Motion by because of lack of water. All for departed Brothers. Answer Department: Vern Smith of Ohio: You're securely Keene that all repairs from last members urged to be sober at payoff. on the LOG mailing list... Michael Alexander of Colorado: Write trip be attended to before crew ai the Editor as to which issues of the LOG you missed. You'll get re-signs articles. Motion by them... Henry Kramer: It's quite true that every issue of the Lenord that ship's delegate see LOG is important to every Brother. Some Brothers hitting an SIU Captain about hot water in gal­ port for a few days get ashore to pick up different issues of the ley. Good and Welfare: Steward LOG to bring back to the ship and read them. In this way they agreed to put out fruit with 4> 4' 4' don't miss any important SIU news. That's good unionism. Brothers night lunch. Ship's delegate in­ WANDA, Jan. 23—J. Hayden. structed to write Headquarters a 4 4 4 ... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of Chairman; F. Johnson, Secretary. letter concerning^ overtime beef MARINE RUNNER. Jan. 9— the following Brothers: Benjamin Price of Pennsylvania, E. Gallaspy Deck delegate reported.disputed so as to insure a speedy payoff. Leon Foskie. Chairman; E. A. of Alabama, Thomas Duncan of New York, Robert Pendergast of overtime on Steward's supplies. One minute of silence observed Yancey, Secrelary. Delegates re­ New York, Estell Godfrey of New York, John Abrahamsen of Other departments reported as for departed Brothers. ported no disputes in their de­ Pennsylvania, Nicholas Tatar of Pennsylvania, John Picou of being okay New Business: Dispartments. New Business: Mo­ Louisiana, Edward Atkins of Florida, Eugene O'Brien of New 4 4 4 cussion held on transportation FELTORE. Jan. 19 — D. Di- tion carried to ask company offi­ Jersey, Michael Piskun of New Jersey. rule. Motion carried to draw up Maio," "chaiTmam" R7 CoryT'Sec- cials whether or not ships are to a letter stating crew s position on Delegates reported small maintain sea watches along the 4 4 4 matter. Good and Welfare: Disdisputed overtime, all African coast. Headquarters also In your reading of the daily newspapers some of you cussion on repair list. Sugption and permits in order. New to be queried'*' on this. Motion Brothers may have read or heard about the "wildcat" pyramid made that men keep their feet gosun requested to be carried to have repair list made clubs which have swept the nation. Last week we had a off messhall chairs. shifted to DM as he could not up and turned 'over to ship's humorous time convincing one active pyramid-complexed Bro­ 4 4 4 handle ship's gear. Voted that delegate. Stewards department ther that we didn't want to invest a buck .(which really isn't a ROBIN GOODFELLOW, Jan. !D. DiMaio assume his job. Voted given round of applause for won­ 14—^H. Cook, Chairman; M. V. that all hands be sober when derful food served during trip. buck nowadays, anyway) to make a big wad of dough. Further­ Longfellow, Secrelary. Ship'sjship leaves Baltimore. Sugges- Short course on the proper way more, we had neither the time nor ability to pyramid. Just call delegate reported all repairs have tion made that new library be to make coffee in electric per­ me sphinx... Flash! Steward Thomas "Pop" Foster just sailed been taken care of except those obtained before ship leaves U.S. colator given to crew. One min­ into town after making a home on the locomotive-carrying , to 'the dumb waiter. Stewards One minute of sDence observed ute of silence observed for de­ ferryboat, Gadsden, which has been running to Turkey. Jepartment delegate reported for departed Brothers. parted Brothers. ' CUT and RUN �• ' 1 ' @F'v THE Page Eight "• . • '- • •"" "". "•' ' , •: • v,''-' • > Friday, March 11, 1949 SEAFARERSLOG THE MEMBEHSHIP Pool Of Former SIU Members Urged As Nat'l Defense Aid To the Editor: Since the war clouds of trouble seem to overshadow all other thinking these days, we former members of the merchant ma­ rine and the SIU wonder how well-prepared our merchant fleet •is for any future ti'oUble. We hear every day of more and more Victory and Liberty ships being laid up because of intense foreign competition and lack of government aid. Military men agree that any global war without a. good mer­ chant fleet would be impossible, but' their apathy is nothing short of stupid. High and dry SIU men like me wonder if the SIU cannot do something to fill the gap. When World War II came Smiling Seafarer along there weren't enough ac­ tive seamen to man the bath tubs called ships that were turned out by the shipyards. To bridge the gap the Govern­ ment dreamed up a half-baked program known as the Maritime Training Service. More than a few of us got sucked through Sheepshead Bay in record time, and told we were sailors. Most of us wouldn't have known a monkey bridge from a boom if it fell on us, and sometimes it did. We wasted time and money to learn the hard way. Some Bosuns are probably still in straight jackets. If the SIU has a line on exSIU men and retired bookmen for emergency call it might mean saving a lot at the cost of very little, and would put trained union men on .the ships. Ken Rhodes, ex-SIU Oiler, and I are very interested in something along this line. John Skavlem Plymouth, Wis. SS MAE'S ENGINEER BURIED AT SEA Crewmembers of the Bull Line ship attend funeral services on Feb. 19 for Chief Engineer Ralph Carter, popular officer, who died suddenly when vessel was one day out of Galveston. In accordance with his wife's wishes. Carter was buried at sea. A "happy-go-lucky Chief." Carter was well-liked and respected by the entire Mae crew. He had a considerable number of friends in the SIU. Broadcast Of SIU Stand On Hoffman Plan Had 'Dynamic Effect,' Listener Asserts why. Brothfer Bernstein ably supTo the Editor: plied the answer. He said the I have just finished listening main cause for the boneyard ma­ to the radio program, "Labor jority was due to the practice of Front," on which Brothers A1 transferring American ships to Bernstein and Bill Henderson Panamanian registry to avert participated to give the Seafar­ taxes, higher wages, unionism, ers' stand on the Bland-Magnuson Bill. As a Union man and government steamboat inspec­ a Seafarer, I wish to comment tions, and so on. I believe that the broadcast Life aboard the Fprt Bridger on the program. the other night was one of the Brothers Bernstein and Hen­ most effective mediums we've ev­ appears lo agree wifh Frank Moutbn, AB, who posed for derson had a dynamic effect on er had access to in getting our this pholo at sea. Ship is now the average non-seafaring listen­ viewpoint to the American pub­ in the twelfth month of its er. I was listening to the broad­ lic, who, when aroused and en­ cast with several friends of mine lightened of the sabotaging of 18-month articles. * whose knowledge of the mer­ their fleet, will be the deciding CALL HIM PRIVATE, chant marine is limited to the factor in seeing that the Blandarrival and departure of the Magnuson Bill is passed without BUT HE WANTS MAIL Queen Mary. amendment. They were very surprised to I believe public sentiment is To the Editor: learn of the many industries that wholeheartedly with the Seafar­ I've been here at Fort Knox, would be affected by the dry- ers on this crucial issue. At this Kentucky, for about 15 days now docking of more ships, which is and so far I have had about ten what EGA Administrator Hoff­ SAM FOSS INJURED former seamen drop in and make man's plan to cut off American a call. Whenever a new bunch ships from Marshall Plan bulk IN BUS CRACK-UP come in, the former seamen cargo participation would ac­ To the Editor: make the rounds looking for old complish. And if the Bland-Magshipmates. nuson Bill is not passed without Well, I guess I am- getfing You probably know why I'm amendment, that's exactly what along about as well as could be Wi-iting. I'm getting lonesome as would happen, as the Brothers expected here in the Seattle Ma­ hell and I would like to read the pointed out over the air. rine Hospital. But it does seem SEAFARERS LOG. I would ap­ Another important point stress­ tough after all the years of preciate it very much if you ed by the two Seafarers was the ducking torpedoes and every­ would have the paper forwarded fact that the American flag is thing else at sea to wind a vic­ to me. already disappearing from the tim of a shoreside accident. WRITE TO HIM high seas. This hits all Ameri­ I got into a nice new bus and If any of my old friends and cans who feel that we have the it ran into a roadbank and broke Brothers happen to read this, I greatest country in the world my back. I stayed in the hospi­ would like them to drop me a and that we rate first in all in­ tal at Portland from December line, addressing me as: dustries, even though we might 10 to January 6, Jjut I never did Ret. James E. Miller, U.-S. stretch a point here and there. see any dead chickens or live 52034558, Battery "C", 57th AAA As far as our merchant marine sailors. So I must say it was an AW Bn., Div. Artillery, 3rd Ar­ is concerned there is no reason unfavorable place for sailors and mored Division, Fort Knbx,- under the sun why we shouldn't a healthy place for chickens. be master of the seas. Brother I don't yet know how this Kentucky. I will appreciate publication of Henderson's statistics revealed a place in Seattle is as I have this letter in the LOG. I held startling fact to the American only been here since yesterday., Pacific District Book No. 260 be­ public: "That the number of I arrived after a long ride in an ships in the boneyard exceeds ambulance. fore my retirement. Sam FOSB the number in the active fleet." James E. Miller Seattle Marine Hosj;). The normal reaction is to ask Knox, Ky. point, I believe we should, give Brothers Bernstein and Hender­ son a vote of thanks for a job well done. J. M. Carroll (Ed. Note: The radio pro­ gram of which Brother Car­ roll speaks is called "Labor Front" and is heard weekly over WEVD in New York. Brothers Henderson's and Bern­ stein's participation on last Tuesday evening's session marked the second time in the past few months that SIU representatives have aired the Union's viewpoints on the la­ bor program.) Knowing SIU Men Is A Privilege, Says Sir Charles To the Editor: Lots of Brother Seafarers are sjnarter . and better educated than I ever hope to be. I never was a hit in 'the parade or in a show, take it from me. I never looked like Dapper Dan or even a blessing in dis­ guise. You could always tell me apart from everyone, for I was always just off key. Many Brothers are wealthier by far in spirit, mind and looks. They have different kinds of furi, frolic and fancies. Some dress like fashion plates, but not I. With fny body and face, which are evident to see, I tried to make myself over a little in every style and way, but all I got back was where I started from. I do admire the dispositions of others and respect all points of view. A mighty fine bunch you'll find, believe me, in the SIU. They are clean and honest all the way down the line. No one is luckier than I am, for I have the privilege of knowing you, my Brothers in the SIU. Sir Charles Sign It, Brother Be they praise, criticism or query, the SEAFARERS LOG wishes to receive let­ ters from its readers. A sec­ tion of the Union newspaper has been set aside for the expression of opinions of in­ terest to the membership, and all are invited to make use of the pages. The only rule contributors are asked to adhere to is that all letters must be signed. Anonymous letters cannot be printed. A writer's request that his name be withheld will be honored. TEA TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST From the album of Charles Oppenheimer comes this photo of Seafarer Frederick KopFand some Saudi Arabian acquaint­ ances as they exchanged yarns and quenched thirsts at en /' outdoor cafe in Jeddah. Kopf was a crewmember of the Steel / Chemist at the time. /: �Friday. March 11, 1949- MANILA MERRYMAKERS THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Seamen Are Worldly Realists, Says Member; Takes Issue With Wunderlich Philosophy To the Editor: According to reports, the boys of the SS James Swan, South Atlantic, had a good time in the . Philippines. At left, W. L. Pinkham, Chief Cook, relaxes in the sack while Lloyd Warden, Night Cook, makes faces at the camera. The picture was sent in by Clyde (Hardrock) Garner, the Chief Steward. Ponce Crewmen Come To Aid Of Destitute Refugee Ship To the Editor: "To the crew and the Captain of the ship Ponce: Greetings from the SS Ponce, "The complete' crew of the the flagship of the Isle of En­ sailing ship Dragon of the Ca­ chantment—Puerto Rico. nary Islands of Spain, for your To the uninformed (of which unselfish and spontaneous gener­ I was one before I signed on in osity in giving us food and in New York), the Ponce is a West aiding us to continue our flight Coast lumber carrier built in to freedom, express our heartfelt 1946 and now owned and oper­ thanks. Furthermore, we will ated by the Ponce Cement Cor­ liv? eternally in your debt and poration. She loads in Ponce, will remember you in our hearts P. R., and discharges in Carib­ as long as we live. bean and South American ports. "No matter where you are in At present, the Ponce has a this world our deepest senti­ conti-act to haul cement to La ments will accompany you and Guaira, Venezuela. La Guaira is all the men who sail under the at present on the "outhouse list" great and glorious flag of the of all seamen. For a little fun American people.—The Dragon." and frolicking, all they want In general, the Ponce is a good down there is your right arm— SIU ship, run in SIU style with up to the shoulder. We do, how­ beefs and gripes usually ironed ever, get in to good old New Or­ out before the end of the voyage. leans now and then where a In addition to giving employ­ good time is had by all. ment to our working Brothers, it While here in La Guaira, the also ships our jjeachcombing col­ officers and ci'ew had occasion leagues now and then, enabling to assist a party of refugees es­ them to continue to live the life caping from the long arm- of they love. France. As Venezuela is on Berthed just ahead of us is the speaking terms with France, Sea Trader, another SIU vessel these people were refused admit­ used as a cruise ship by former tance and ordered to depart from vaudeville and burlesque stars the country. Out of food, broke turned seamen. As their usual and with their only possession a noonday show is about to start, small sail boat, they appealed to I think I'll close and run over the Ponce. so as not to miss the first act. In good SIU fashion, the Ponce came through. We then re­ George Switzer ceived the following letter: Ch. Electrician NO CHARGE FOR THIS WASH-DOWN Seafarer AI Gordon took this shot of the Fort Bridger's deck during a storm in the Mediterranean recently. taint, but our astute officials and coping with a dreary and mon­ negotiating c o m m i tt £ e s will In the' Feb. 18 issue of the readily attest that we are gen­ strous assembly line. A seaman has no wish to be SEAFARERS LOG, Brother John uinely deserving of the wages romanticized or hoisted atop a Wunderlich, Jr. has undertaken which are sepai'ated from the pedestal. He is an essential cog the task of portraying the com­ parsimonious operators. in an essential industry, and de­ posite American seaman. To the A seaman does not fall into sires to be treated humanely as non-seafaring subscriber^ and any conventional patterns be­ readers, the lofty essay conveys cause of the decidedly bohemian befits a human being. To ascribe the impressioh that the seaman existence which he leads. We have his resurgent militancy to avarice is essentially an esthete with a seen how painfully slow was the is to deny one's father or brother penchant for culture and beauty rehabilitation of young veterans an equitable wage. In closing, a respectful nod to and has a sublime secret lock-ed who were snatched from their Bosun Wunderlich. To fellow in his heart. mother's breasts to participate in members who recognize them­ This is not to be construed as the recent renewal of World selves in my analysis, a large a diatribe but merely a rebuttal War I. In the current year, the "hello", with no reservations, to the comments Wunderlich has .seaman's tasks and trials are .Smooth sailing, with resplendent proffered to the query: "What is much the same as they were sunsets, soul-soaring horizons a seaman?" during that "spot of trouble," and what all. Brother Wunderlich begins his without the attendant hazards. (Name withheld on request) article quite candidly and comWe offer no excuses for fre­ mendably and then, dipping his quenting "watering places," nor pen deep into the well, throws do we seek to conceal our ag­ all restraint and personal obser­ gressive nature. An appraisal of vations into the far recesses of the daily journals for the con­ his foc'sle. He embarks on a duct of our "leading citizens," or flight into fantasy and rhetoric. the hopeless shambles which is The air is' blue with clashing the world at large will amply metaphors, and the original in­ serve as extenuation for our ef­ To the Editor: tent of the chef d'ofeuvre has fervescent behavior. been transcended by a disserta­ Lest we forget. THEY LIVE FULLY tion on astronomy and awe-in­ Away back in 1947 an SIU It has been said that some spiring horizons. Brother requested that a bundle people are afraid to die. We of SEAFARERS LOGs be for­ SOUND OBJECTIVE seamen carry the standard for warded weekly to Carey, pro­ Leave us come down to earth those who are not afraid to live. and properly analyze the subject Such words are banal, trite, prietor of the Pacific Bar in Rot­ in. question, i. e., the average sea­ platitudenal, humdrum and bore- terdam's Chinatown. Carey, who had been a Sea­ man unfettered by the influence some and are foreign to our farer himself, had the' LOG of Greenwich Village and having mode of living. available always, both for SIU as chief purpose decent wages The world is our oyster and men and unorganized seamen, and conditions. we have unabashedly cultivated the latter to learn of the con­ Let us frankly begin by ad­ pearls of wisdom, tolerance, and ditions gained through member­ mitting that the wages are some­ patience, which would be sin­ ship in a powerful union. what attractive. For this admis­ gularly ineffective were we clerk­ Now, however, I regret to in­ sion we must suffer a mercenary ing in a department store or form Seafarers that Carey, after, a long illness, died on January 31. Carey, who was 42-years-old, was buried February 3 in Rotter­ dam. He is survived by his wife, known to Seafarers as Aunt Truus, a regular visitor to the hospitalized seamen in Rotter­ dam. She has asked me to thank all the Seafarers who have sent her telegrams and letters of condol­ ence. She'll carry on and man­ By FRANK BOYNE age the bar, and the LOG wiH continue to be available at the She bellowed like a stricken bull Pacific Bar, Sumatraweg 23, As two torpedoes rent her hull, Chinatown, Rotterdam. A blazing flash from stem to stern, L. Pleysier Rotterdam The very ocean seemed to burn. Carey, Rotterdam Barkeeper, Dies; Friend Of Union Sad Reflections A Liberty passing in her lee Silently clove the burning sea. Then came the depth bomb's muffled roar— Man's hated symphony of war— The tanker's awful silhouette, In my mind's eye I see her yet: Soon to sink beneath the ocean's swell She wavered there on the brink of hell. I dread to think of her hapless crew. Trapped like rats in that mqlten brew, Sacrificed to the Great God Mars— Mythical scapegoat of man-made. wars— Entombed within a hull of steel Or drowned in a sea of blazing oil. As around about her upturned keel The turbid waters seemed to boil. They sailed and died to keep us free, Giving their all to liberty. There action did not cease at night. And setting sun brought no respite; There a light at night brought certain doom And a watery grave in that stygian gloom. When they come to total the cost, Add to the list a peace that was lost. Will boneyards filled with ships neglected Be their only monument erected? FORMER MEMBER, TURNED* JOCKEY, WISHES SIU BEST To the Editor: I'm sorry to admit it, but this is the first time I have written to the LOG. At present I'm loaf­ ing in the restful dead town of Toronto. I'm going to give up the sea for a while and try to become a jockey. But I sure miss all the gang, as I find the only person who un­ derstands a seanran is a seaman himself. I will write a poem for j-ou' later, which I hope you will like. It's somewhat belated; howev­ er, to all my Brothers and true friends I wish the happiest and best of a New Year. Wherever you are, at home, out on a stormswept sea or cussing the swelter­ ing heat of India, I wish I were with you. Have a good time and don't have too big a hangover! To all the organizers I say, keep up the good work! Some­ day, through your efforts, all sea­ men will have a SIU standard dE living. WUfred Bested Toronto. Ontario '• �Page Ten THE Don't Confuse BurialBenefit With Life Insurance Policy There seems to be a consider­ member that is dignified and'de­ able amount of misunderstanding cent by every standard. over the intent and purpose of The payments made, therefore, the Union burial benefits. upon the death of a member are Whenever a member dies, the restricted to up ^to $150 of the Special Services Department actual funeral costs. Again, this often receives a number of let­ is not a form of life insurance. ters from numerous parties re­ For the Union to insure the lives questing payment of "the insur­ of its members would involve ance." costs that are prohibitive. It should be pointed out, how­ Although it wishes it were in a position to do so, the Union ever, that at this very moment does not insure the lives of its the Union is looking toward the members, and there is no pay­ future with a view to broaden­ ment of any kind made by mem­ ing the scope of its membership's bers to the Union for life insur­ security. Headquai-ters is conducting a ance. survey of health and welfare Naturally, then, there is no plans, embracing pensions and such thing as "the insurance various forms of life insurance. proceeds sought by many sur­ When the investigation is com­ vivors of deceased members. pleted, the results will be cor­ What the Union does pay, un­ related and a plan suited to the der certain circumstances in the needs of the membership will be event of death, is a burial bene­ drawn up. fit. The burial benefit was de­ This plan will then be pre­ signed to help the families of sented to the operators as a deceased members to pay the major demand at the next re­ funeral costs. There is a spe­ opening of contract negotiations. cial fund for this purpose, known as the Hospital and Burial Bene­ fit Fund. SEAFARERS LOG Having His Say Seafarer Frank Bock grips the "mike" as he makes his speaking debut at a recent education meeting in the Port of New York. SELF-SUSTAINING In addition to the burial bene­ fits, this fund provides the weekly benefits paid the Union members who are hospitalized. The fund was built up through assessments, but today no pay­ ments are made by the member­ ship for this purpose. It is a self-sustaining fund. As is set forth in the Union Constitution, burial benefits are payable to a relative of a deCeased member. Upon receipt of a death certificate and a bill covering the funeral expenses, the Union pays up to $150 of the costs. Documentary .proof is required by the Union, because there have been many attempts by sur­ vivors to abuse the purpose for which the burial benefits are in­ tended. A number of instances are on record of families who were notified of a member's death but refused to accept responsibility for funeral arrangements, with the result that the deceased were buried in potter's fields. Later, members of these fam­ ilies have come to the Union seeking to collect the $150 burial benefit. Obviously, in cases like these, the Union does not make payment since the claims are in­ valid. UNION-PROVIDED BURIALS However, the Union is inter­ ested in seeing that deceased members are given a decent, dignified burial. If a family feels that it is unable to assume the responsibility of providing for a funeral, the Union will furnish a burial for a deceased Chief Stewards If your requisition is cut, or if the food is not up to par, notify all three Delegates at Once so that the ship will not sail until the matter has been straightened out. It is the responsibility of Iho. Steward to check the stores before the ship sails, and any complaints made far at sea won't do the crew any good if they have to eat short rations or poor food. The House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries will soon begin a large scale investi­ gation of tolls charged for tran­ siting the Panama Canal. In ad­ dition to investigating the transit of the Canal by commercial, governmental apd military ves­ sels of the U.S. and foreign countries, the Committee will look into activities of the U.S. military in the Zone, the Zone's civil government, and the busi­ ness operations conducted under the supervision of the Governor General of the Panama Canal. Waterman has protested the Maritime Commission policy of permitting subsidized steamship lines to enter routes in competi­ tion with unsubsidized lines without the written consent of the commission. The company specifically pointed to the entry of the American President Lines into the Atlantic Coast-Far East ti-ade in competition with two subsidized and two unsubsidized lines. 44. President Truman has signed into law a bill extending the powefs of the Maritime Commis­ sion to sell, charter and operate vessels. % Ships on charter in the Alaska service will be held in Lake Washington, near Seattle, during the ofl; season at no cost to the steamship company. The special arrangement made between the Maritime Commission and the Alaska Steamship Company also provides for company exemption from certain costs incident to dry docking and surveying. % % %, Eastboard service of the Arrow Line, Waterman's West Coast subsidiary,! is to include stops at Puerto Rico beginning March 18 with the sailing of the SS Rider Victory, from San Francisco. 4> 4- 4. Enlargenient of Waterman op­ erations to Puerto Rico also in­ clude modernization of the com­ pany ships engaged in the island trade. The change in the ships will consist of enlarged cargo refrigeration holds capable of handling more than 400 tons of perishables from the islands. The work will be done by the Water­ man Repair Division in Mobile. 4" 4" 4" An early opening of the Great Lakes season is forecast by the announcement that Cleveland Tankers, Inc., has its first sailing scheduled for March 15, two weekg ahead of last year's initial sailing. 4" 4" 4" Standard Oil Company's sec­ ond super-tanker ' has' b e'e n launched from the yard of the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company. The new vessel has been named Esso Montevideo. The Esso Zurich, first of the super-tankers has completed trial runs and is now in operation for the company; i 4. t Switzerland has decided to continue the operation of a small ocean-going fieet of freighters. In view of the prevailing inter­ national uncertainty, the country has taken the move as a security measure. Switzerland's first mer­ chant fieet arose as a result of the war emergency in 1941, when the Italian Government told the Swiss that it would sink ships engaged in carrying merchandise for Switzerland. The country op­ Friday, March 11, 1949 T-H Repealer Goes To Senate; Crippling Amendments Expected Labor's fight to repeal the ure which was written by laborTaft-Hartley "slave-labor" law hating corporation attorneys in surmounted one important ob­ the pay of the National Associa­ stacle last week when the re­ tion of Manufacturers. It was pealer was approved without adopted by» the equally reac­ change by the Senate Labor tionary and now repudiate'd 80th Committee. Congress during a period of pas­ sion and lynch-labor' hysteria. However, a veritable bombard­ Its one and only purpose was to ment of amendments are due to ^)e fired when the bill reaches shackle and eventually destroy the Senate floor, since Senator the American labor movement." Taft has served notice he will STAR WITNESSES try to re-incorporate portions of his original bill, and Senators Other star witnesses were Rep. Ives and Morse are also planning Ray Madden, who was a minor­ to push major amendments. ity member of the committee last The House Labor subcommit­ session when it passed the T-H tee also commenced hearings on law, and Rep. Peter W. Rodino, the so called 'iTrum?in" labor bill who succeeded to Rep. Hartley's this week and the first three seat in the House. Rodino told witnesses, all members of the the committee members that House, told of the damage caused Hartley did not run to succeed himself because he knew he by the T-H law. could not be elected after coSaid Rep. Blatnik: authoring the infamous law. "I will speak frankly and to One witness. Rep. McConnell, the point. I want the Taft- the ranking Republican member Hartley law repealed in the of the committee, threw a bomb­ shortest possible time. It is a shell into the hearings when he vicious and un-American meas- admitted that the Taft-Hartley law '-'had gone too far." Another astounding statement was voiced by Jack G. Scott, general counsel of the National Association of Bus Operators, who urged retention of the law. At one point he said he thought there had been less labor strife dui'ing the period of the T-H law than before, but admitted erated eleven ships during the under questioning that his knowledge came solely from war. what the employers had told ^ % % Plans by the Maritime Com­ him. mission to do its own drydock- Industry witnesses are to be ing work in the conditioning heard by the House group and program announced for the laid- following, important union rep­ up merchant fleet have been resentatives will give testimony. blasted by Representative James J. Murphy, of New York. Rep­ resentative Murphy has .asked why it would not be more ad­ Every member making a vantageous to locate reserve fleets near shipyards than to donalion io the Union for move drydocks from fleet to fleet*. any purpose should receive He said there were large-scale an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ layoffs at shipyards for lack of tion and the purpose for work. ' which it was made. 4 4 4 If a Union official to whom Loss of fifteen to thirty per­ contribution is given does cent in seamen's jobs* has been reported and further loss is ex­ not make out a receipt for pected. In 1948 the privately owned merchant fleet increased by 213 vessels, but at the same time 774 ships were returned to the Maritime Corhmission. The combined Government and pri­ vately owned fieet now stands at 1,570 vessels, compared to 2,131 the money, the matter should ships on January 1, 1948. The immediately be referred to drop of 561 ships during the Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ year has forced the layoff of an surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, estimated 16,000 to 20,000 men. New York 4, N. Y. In advising the SecretaryAuthorities on the size of the merchant marine the country Treasurer of such transac­ could support when world con­ tions, members should state ditions become settled have the name of the official and placed the fleet at 1,100 to 1,200 the port where the money ships. This would mean a fur­ was tendered. ther lay-up of at least 350 ships. Get A Receipt UH To Investigate Forted labor In AH Countries LAKE SUCCESS, N. Y.—Over the protests of the Soviet Union, an investigation of "forced labor, its nature and extent" in all parts of the world was initiated this week by the United Nations. The resolution, which was originated by the AFL spokesman at Lake Success, was approved by a vote of 14 to 3. f :^sponsibility- for carrying out the investigation lies with the International Labor Office. The Soviet Union is not a member of the ILO, and will probably not allow UN. investigators to dome into that nation. The AFL charged that there are between 8,000,000 and 14,000,000 men and women in forced labor camps in the USSR. These figures were supported by a Workers Defense League commission, which held public hearings in New York City re­ cently. More than 300 affidavits from eye-witness and victims of slave labor in Russia were pre­ sented, and thirty witnesses were heard. Also heard at the WDL in­ quiry were charges of peonage in the South, and debt-slavery in the turpentine-still areas of Florida and other states. Wit­ nesses held that federal Isrws could be used to halt this slav­ ery, but that the Civil Rights Section of the Justice Depart ment is inadequately staffed and lacks authority to investigate cases. �T M E Friday. March 11, 1949 SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Fateful Voyage Of Mary Celeste Still Puzzler PERSONALS JAMES L. BRBORNE Write to your mother Mrs. James W. Brborne, 1835 Park Ave., Minneapolis 4, Minn. it 5. it ELBERT SELLERS . GeJ in touch with your mother Mrs. Jessie Sellers. Street, New York. Telephone: CHelsea 2-7159. Your sister is iU. EUGENE PHILIP KELLY Your wife is seriousl.y ill and asks you to contact her at her new address: 4202 Barnes Ave­ nue, Bronx 66, New York.' 4 4 4 DAVID HERON Write to Geneva Jones, 1303 Lawrence Rd., N.E., Canton Ohio. 4 4 4 BEECHER N, HARDACKER Write to your wife at 9 Roose velt Ave., Caribou, Maine. 4 4 4 WALTER R. STEELE Get in touch with your sister Mrs. Mary Burke, Route 1, Gra ham, N. C. 4 4 LUIGI GALLO Write to Mrs. Shirley Wessel at 25 South Street, New York City By AUGUSTUS H. CGTTRELL The Mary Celeste sailed from New York to Genoa in November, 1872. The Captain was a men with a splendid reputation SS LA SALLE SS ROBIN KIRK GAETANO MINISTERI both as a mariner and a gentleA. G. Campbell. $3.00; S. Furtado. J. W. Whitnej-, $2.00; M. M. Amato, Contact your wife. $2.00; A. F. Langley, $2.00; C. H, $2.00; F. E. Ellis. $1.00; B. R. San­ man, and his family was with Peterson, $2.00; T. B. Rosencrans, tiago, $1.00; G. Ostolaza. $1.00; A. D. him. Ill $2.00; R. B. Wagner. $3.00; M. Perry. Messana. $2.00; A. Isaac. $3.00; P. KARL SCHMIDT The ship made a good passage $2.00; A. V. Tuum. $2.00; F. Higgins. Cardona. $2.00; J. P. Tabb. $3.00; H. Get in touch with Mrs. G. at first; early in December twxj D. $2.00; F. T. Turner. $3.00; A. F. Bur- Riuttola. $1.00; A. Peffanis. $1.00; Greenbaum, Supervisor, Foreign vessels recorded in their logs ris. $2.00; R. A. Sipsey. $1.00; R. Letourneau. $2.00; E. Tiston. $1.00; JInquiry Unit, American Red that the^ had sighted her 300 Jones. $5.00; T. E. Richardson. $2.00; L. Marrero, $1.00. E. S. Rivera. $1.00. $1.00; j. Garcia. Cross, 315 Lexington Ave., New miles off Gibraltar. Then on DeSS MARION CRAWFORD $1.00; L. Edstrom. $1.00; P. Warola, York 16, N. Y. R. Devine, $3.00; B. Luna. $1.00; D. cember 5, the Captain of a Bri­ $2.00; A. Mannicic. $1.00; P. Pietro. Tsermengas, $2.00; L. W. Hodges, tish brigantine that fell in with 4 4 4 $1.00. $1.00; E. Aunio, $1.00; E. Kolenovsky, TONY COLON her noted that her course was SS CALDWELL $1.00; G. Mitchell, $2.00; C. L. Dasha, Contact Miss Felice Konkoe, W. E. Gray. $5.00; H. N. Peterson. $2.00; E. B. Webb, $1.00; W. Bargone. queer and erratic and sent a Fordham Welfare Center, 1918 boarding party over to see if she $2.00; H. Colder. $2.00; Colin. Mc- $1.00. Ferson. $5.00; B. B. Spears. $2.00; J. Arthur Avenue, Bronx 57, N. Y. needed help. SS FRANCES R. Brown. $2.00; M. S. Grant. $2.00; On deck all was silent. Not a 4 4 4 J. Cruz, $1.00. V. R. North. $1.00; S. S. Wilson. $2.00; HILDING L. PALMQUIST living thing was in sight—nor" SS T. CRESAP F. Zaborowski. $1.00; L. H. Tetterton. Write to Captain E. Van Pelt, a dead one. $2.00. F. Clarke, $5.00. J. The Salvation Army, 120-130 W. The boarding party called out, SS ALLEGHENY VICTORY SS A. JACKSON 14th Street, New York 11, N. Y. N. J. Wuchina. $1.00; D. Schesnol. 1. Levy, $2.00; E. W. Disano, $1.00; but got no response. Every soul MARTm^ADGER $1.00; J. J. Devine. $2.00; C. R. SneeBreaux. $5.00; W. Pietrucki, $1.00; aboard had simply disappeared. 4 4 4 Write to A1 Lopez, 3920 Broad­ den. $2.00; J. J. Metsnit, $1.00; J. Rosario. $2.00; C. Perro. $2.00; T. WILLIAM C. HALL The ship was in perfect con­ Karl. $1.00; A. A. Rosales, $1.00; M. Ranzone, $4.00; J. B'lanco, $5.00 Write to F. C. Hall, Box 28, way, New Yoiic 32, N. Y. dition. The cargo was wellDej Matos. $2.00; J. Cural. $1.00; E. F. Wilma, $'2.00; A. Ferreira. $2.00 4 4 4 Mineola, Texas, or Phone 258-J. F. Lesser. $1.00; W. J. Jennings. $5.00; W. Leblanc, $2.00; B. Ash. $1.00 stored and-in good order. There GRAIN J. READY R. Paine. $1.00; A. Dunbaugh, $2.00; F. Sarsen. $2.00; T. J. Kurki. $1.00 was plenty of food and water Your mother wants you to F. Senent. $2.00; * W. M. Rodriguez. T. Miller, $4.00; R. Hampson, $2.00 aboard. The cash box was intact. JAMES WILLIAMS $5.00. B. J. C. Learn. $2.00; J. Kallaste Communicate with your write to her. In the forecastle were the sea­ $2.00; W. G. Manning. $3.00; M. A SS SJIATRAIN TEXAS 4 4 4 brother George, Box 51, Cornmen's chests and clothing, dry George, $4.00; Soi Ho, $2.00; B. Roos A. G. Lopez. $1.00; H. Winborn. EDWARD U. SCHWENDAN stock, New York. undisturbed. Some under­ $2.00; H. C. Zirkel, $2.00; W. E. berg, $2.00; A. Barbero, $2.00; E. A and Your mother wants you to get Pepper. $3.00; A. Turir. $1.00; H. F. Orozco, $3.00. clothes had been hung out to 4 4 4 in touch with her. Wells. $2.00; L. C. Oxley. $1.00; E. SS SUZANNE SKJOLD P. H. LARSEN dry; in the Mate's cabin was a Misa, $3.00; L. Iturrino. $1.00; H. 4 4 4 R. Maitin, $1.00; J. Denopra, $1.00. Your wife asks you to get in piece of paper with an unfinisKPollins. $2.00; O. Killie, $5.00. JAMES C. McSWEENEY SS MONTGOMERY CITY touch with her at 255 West 12th ed position on it. A child's dress SS STEEL DESIGNER . Goon Poythlo, $2.00; C. Cahill, $5.00; Get in touchhvith your lawyers H. Painter, $2.00; W. Doyle. $2.00; F. Sarmento, $3.00;'E. Aubusson, $2.00; was still in the sewing machine, in New Orleans, La. L. Diudonne, $2.00; A. Vazquez, $4.00; B. G. Cunado. $4.00; R. C. Stepp, $1.00; and there were four half-eaten 4 4 J. Barnes. $2.00; A. Guerreiro. $3.00; J. Palmeri, $2.00; P. S. Retoriano, breakfasts on the table. Greco. $1.00; E. Marte. $2.00; V. $5.00;, W. DeLeon, $3.00. PAUL PEGER The Mary Celeste's lifeboat Johnny Yarborough, 35 E. Bay D'Aco. $5.00; L. J. Oien. $2.00; M. SS COLABEE hung on its davits. There was no Tucker. $5.00; A. Dolce. $4.00; J. H. T. V. Johannassen. $2.00. Street, Apt. 205, Jacksonville, Murray. $2.00; V. J. Helms. $2.00; J. sign of violence, nor of any sort SS SEATRAIN TEXAS Fla., wants you to get in touch Zohil, $2.00; F. H. Tisk. $2.00; H. NetBALTIMORE 14 North Gay St T. M. Wabolis, $2.00; H. W. Girard, of trouble. The ship's papers and telbladt. $2.00; G. A. McDoDnald. $3.00; with him immediately. William Rentz, Agient Mulberry 4540 $2.00; V. A. Marsh, $2.00; E. P. Elf- chronometer were the only ar­ A. Nylund. $5.00; F. G. Quinonez. BOSTON 276 State St strom, $1.00; W. M. Guitrau. $1.00; ticles of importance that were $4.00; A. G. Acedo. $2.00; V. P. E. 8. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 G. L. Brownell, $1.00; H. J. Pollins. EDWARD CONTROL Rivera. $5.00; N. J. Wood. $2.00. gone. The ship's log contained Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 $1.00; H. C. Zirkel. $1.00; J. R. Miller. EMIL PONTELLO SS STEEL RECORDER GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd St $2.00; H. DeForge. $1.00; H. F. Wells. not a hint of tragedy. R. M. Green. $1.00; E. C. Brundaoe. Anyone having information Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 $1.00; K. Kristensen. $1.00; H. A. There was not one clue that $2.00; R. E. Welker. $2.00; W. H. Hall. MOBILE. 1 South Lefwrence St about the above named Brothers Schnidt. $2.00; W. Reeves. $2.00; S. might lead to the solution of the 1.00; W. J. Gerivassi. $3.00; 3. P. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 is asked to write to P. San Andersen. $1.00; D. Giangeordano. J. Barras. $2.00; C. E. Scherhans. $1.00. riddle of where those-' two score NEW ORLEANS. . ...523 Bienville St. Miguel, c/o the New York Hall. SS R. TRENT $4.00; L. Sueres. $2.00; C. Wallander. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 A. J. Mandick. $1.00; M. Kacin. people had gone and, to this day, $5.00; M. A. Carbonell. $2.00; A. B. 4 4 4 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St $5.00. there has never been a word Valentine. $1.00; J. Maisonett. $1.00. GGFlDGN CHAMBERS Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 SS CANTON VICTORY which threw any sensible light SS R. SEMMES NORFOLK ..127-129 Brank St. C. G. Snodgress. $1.00. ^ Please write home immediately. R. Yantz. $1.00; A. M. Cartegena. on the extraordinary mystery. Ben Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 SS CAPE MOHICAN SlU HHLLS SIU, A&G District PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No. 13th St. ARTHUR*^ pf HUBBARD J. Sheehan, Agent Poplar 6-1217 Get in touch with Ben Sterling, SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 42 Broadway, New York City, in SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon connection with ^our case. L. Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 4 4 4 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St GEGRGE M. SCHEMM Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 Anyone having information TACOMA 1519 Pacific St Broadway. 0484 about the above named is urged TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St to write to Mrs. Charles E. Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 Route 1, FredericksSchemm, WILMINGTON, Calif., 2ZlVt Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-2874 -burg. Maryland. HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St.. N.V.C SECRETARY-TREASURER .FRED ENGLAND Paul Hall Please write to P. M. Dutch) DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION van der Eik, 813 Charles Street, Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Mobile, Ala. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler4 4 4 Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND RICHMOND, Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 257 6th St. Phone 2599 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 '..86 Seneca St. Main 0290 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 PORT ARTHUR .63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO Ill A Jarvls St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. Empire 4631 VANCOUVER 585 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 LJ I JOHN FRANCIS WEBB Write to your sister, Mrs. C. H. Leach, 431 West Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey. 4 4 4 EDWARD CANTRELL Get in touch with P. San Miguel, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York. WALTER IffiNRY^ HGFFMAN Contact* Local Boai-d 38, 44 Court St., Brooklyn. Important. HENRY^ cf WEAVER Your sister and sister-in-law are both seriously ill. Write to Miss Allene Weaver, 206 E. Kornegay St., Dothan, Ala. 4 4 4 ESSEN JOHNSON Your nephew is anxious to hear from you. Write to Ernest bhnson, 115-58 220th St, Cam­ bria Heights 11, Long Island, N, Y. $1.00. SS CALEB STRONG A. B'rancone. $1.00; J. Townsend. $1.00; T. Walker. $2.00; P. Aldevera. $5.00; W. Bause. $1.00; J. M. Krusczynski. $1.00; W. Zaleski. $1.00; L. F. Toland. $1.00; J. Kumor. $1.00; B. Zagorda. $1.00; G. W. Hoyde. $2.00; W. Downs. $1.00; K. Hoffner. $2.00. SS ROBIN KIRK G. J. Betz. $1.00; G. Garcia. $1.00; T. Vargas. $2.00; E. Valentin. $2.00; F. F. Frone. $2.00; E. W. Adamko. $1.00; P. Dejesus. $1.00; P. J. Erazo. $3.00. MV GADSEN O. Y. Kivikoski. $1.00; J. Velez. $1.00; G. C. Register. $2.00; J. W. Overton. $2.00; H. Randoja. $2.00; F. Fromm. $1.00; E. C. Robinson. $2.00; L. Tucicfield. $1.00; H. Dunn. $2.00; L. D. Dixon. $2.00; M. T. Reed. $2.00; J. Cichomski. $1.00; R. E. Davis. $2.00, i NOTICE! Baggage tickets for the follow­ ing, men are being held in the fourth floor baggage room. New York hall. Baggage was removed from the SS §ea Trader on February 3: Stanley Weuzinski, J. E. Steube, Joseph - Castelein, Charles Donlin. 4 4 4 A. SWENSON Your baggage is in the New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York, under the name of Harry Harper. 4 4 4 Will the Bosun who shipped out of New York Hall on Dec. 2, 1948 and joined SS Stony Creek in Boston, please communicate with Pumpman E. E. Overturf, 440 Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, Calif. It is very important. B. Hartzog. $2.00; E. Tresnick. $2.00; J. P. Tuckowski. $1.00; T. Wills. $1.00; B. Tomlin. $1.00; T. H. Watson. $1.00; G. Krupick. $1,00; B. Oliveras. $1.00; J. P. Mullin, $1.00; A. Rodriguez, $3.00; J. A. Kelly. $1.00; L. C. Gallnte. $3.00; F. J. Robinson. $2.00; F. F. Bayron, $3.00; Valentin. $1.00; W. York. $2.00; J. Fidalgo. $2.00; G. Lukas. $1.00; T. Lean. $3.00; R. P. Sirois, $2.00; P. Naujalis. $1.00. SS EVELPN A. Swensen. $10.00; V. A. LaVanway. $10.00. NiOmY DUE Crewmembers of the SS Mosoil, payoff of October 7, are re? quested to write to Federal Motor Steamship Company, 30 Broad Street, New York. The company is paying war area bonus money for time in Eng­ land. Notice To All SIU Members The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to aU members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N, Y. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor; I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: Name Street Address City Zone Signed Book No, State �Page Twelve f i: TffE SEAFARERS Friday, March 11. 1949 LOU 'Solidarity' Is More Than A Word To SlU Wherever seamen meet, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU is mentioned with respect, for seamen know that the present wages and conditions are a direct result of the unending battle put up by the A&G against the hard-fisted shipowners and the government bureaucrats. And wherever other union men and women meet, the A&G District is also mentioned with respect, for throughout the land it is well known that the Union stands ready to assist honest unions—AFL, CIO, and independent—in the prosecution of a just beef. The list of those unions which- have received SIU help reads like an honor roll of labor. Recently, four more unions sent official communications to the A&G District, in appreciation of the aid which volunteer Seafarers have rend­ ered. These expressions of gratitude have come from the Typographical Union, whose picketlines on Long Island were bolstered by SIU mem­ bers; from the New York City section of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers, whose organizing drive is being aided by white-capped Seafarers; from the AFL Retail Clerks, who appealed to the SIU to help them in organizing department store em­ ployees, a field where the commies have long held sway; and from the New York Teachers' Guild, whose salary campaign received the active assistance of the SIU. LoiiY yramiCiUifi UMUa M. RATI iOHH t. tnnn PRBIDeNT 61 ST. MARKS AVS FREE'ORT, L. FRMJjrf a-295!-v/ SK'V.TREAS. 21 IS RT£R AVE, VOR.< 57. N T KWlo:' S-WM HAVING JURISWCTION OVER NASSAU COUNTV February 28, 19'^9 Mr. Paul Hall, Seoretary-Treaaurar Seafarera International Union 51 Beaver Street New York 4, New York Dear Sir and Brother* Thank you very much for the a'otlve and effective aseiatance your oembership hae been giving us la our lockout at Glen Cove. LOCAL NO. 2 • AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Rebeee* C. SinwnN* FrttUml March 7. 1949 Reaiy T^ HJUM* SiooB BCNUC RwMia J. Dntw 'lUbaMiycr Ceone AxteOe Vitt-rnMntt Mu ROKSIUUI 7r«tnir#r Mr. Paul Ball Secretary-Treaeurer Seafarere Iatn*X. Union 51 Beaver Street Rett Tork 4; Hew York Gnee ViOeU* Attistm Tt»*tur4r am N. Oluek SiCtlttTf Thcrcu A. Cehea Amiut Stcnttrf < Dear Mr. Ealli Abrahua Leftowin LttuUtlvt K4trunt4tiM The Salary Caapaign Comntttss of the Hetr Tork Teachore Rubin Maloff William Wach, . Asit. ttfi), Rtpfiinttlivu On^ild wants to thank the Seafarere International Union for the assistance yonr members have glvah recently at our outdoor (XECUTIVB tOAItB LilUan AtUa John L. Childt Charlci CoRcn Uranie Penn Davit Louii A. OotdnuB Rose Goldman Etu Orcenbent Daniel Gunthcr Louit Hay Marion D. JcweO David 1. Kaplan Max Kline Daniel O. Knne Layle Lane Johanna M. Lindlof Alice F. Manh Benjamin Mazea Samuel D. Moikow!lx> Mae L. Naftal Moyra O'Connor Albert Sayer Elizabeth Sheridan Albert Lee Smallheiier Jennie Sokoloff Eli Straua Lena Tulchea Mina WciaenbeiR Louii Weill mestlnge. We hope in this way to reach thousands of parents of Hew Tork City school children to enlist their stpport of certain educational bille now before the State Legislature. These •easursB would mean more and better schools for their children, and better qualified teachers to teach them. It le practical evidence of the solidarity of the labor movement that your members are willing to lend a hand in thle work. We certainly appreciate it. t _ Fraternally yours. Rebecca C. Siaonson President. N.Y. Teachere CSuild rcsibg oolu;153 A. Mark Leviea Ceuiurr The S.I.U. has denonatrated once again Its realiza* tlon of the vital neoeaeity of inter-union coopera­ tion, and its open-hearted generosity and eelfeacrifice in rendering aid wherever the cause of unionian can be advanced. 2 East 23rd Street New York 10. N. Y. GRamercy 7-6282 The New York TEACHERS GUILD Mn. Oiariet Shipman Exteulht Sttrtttrj UHSkiti iria AMICU rwoiiiv W UW, K., Vnl Si.it Ttitn6f ,1 tJbor, Ctaml Tnil« ud '•!— Eapjt Suit rHki»li«» tl Twchai UMI.. Jidml ol TtKktn OrsuiuU.u, Wmta't Tnd. Vale, Uifa, Please assure your nembers of our grateful appreciation. Fraternally yours, lAMU A. SUFPRIDQI, LAPAYITTI, IN9. RRCCIDCNT VSRNON A. MDUHHWRIOHr,. CAFAVHTTI. IND. John « Byrnes Tohn J. President FIRrf VrCE-PREilDENT O. A. •ACKBTT. riTTVHUna. KAS. rOURTH VICE-RREBIDEMT PHILLIP P. KOKRNBR. MILWAUKIB, Wi«. RETAIL CLERKS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION SECOND VI6E-FRE5IDENT RtTfR rORMICA, CLKVCUAND. OHIO THIRD VICSFAEtlOENr PRANK C. •NBA. OUITI. MONTANA Amirtun FIFTH VICB-PRSfllDBNT NATHAN WIRTMKIHIR, NKW VORIQ Na V. • IXTH VICE-PRESIDENT •AWWSL J/MKTKRH. LOS ANOHLUi CALtP, vlHi HI* off Irttr SEVENTH VICE-PRESIDENT KOWARD T. HHAV, PHILApCLPHIA. PA. Lafa)«tt*, Indiana •PPTCt OP INTERNATIONAL SECRCTARY-TRKAtURER LEVCRINO BUIkOINO "Ontexican Tcdetetti STATE, COONT .-i:T=.rch 1, 104's IPAL OF LA90R FeoeRATi APNOLO 6. ZANOSR iNTfiRnATIONAW Pacsiostiv H. Z. COLLIER tHTiAHArtONAw tlKCRvrAnr.TiiyAtuattt GORDON W. CHAPMAN l.ir. Paul Hall, Secy.-Treas. Seafarers International Union of H."A, Atlantic and Gulf Divisions N 51 Beaver Street Hew York, New York ~ 'm V' .V. - • - I' 1. • *" ^ Dear Sir and Brother: EKCeUTtVS AailSTAHT On. belialf of our International Union I want to let you Isiow hov/ we feel about the loyal cooperation .and assistance which your organi­ sation has extended to_us in our Hew York organlzlns campaign. NKW VOKK OfFICC 261 BftOAOWAY NEW YORK 7. N. Y. WORTH 2.7599 March 2, lSk9 Ur Paul Hall Secretary Troacurer Seafarers International Union iCtlantic and Gulf District 51 Beaver Street, New York City The spirit of your r.en who ha-ve volunteered to assist us, their courage, intellicenco and ability, is sufficient to reinforce one's faith in the futiu'e of our labor noveucnt. In our fight to unite the department store emp?.oyees under the ban­ ner of the American Federation of tabor and free them from communist domination, the help of your men las already been an important factor. A good deal of interest in your-organization has been aroused In our national movement as a result of your interest in our problems. It is naturally a matter of intere.st to -union labor that an organization Is able to inspire its members to volunteer assistance such as your organiaAtion has given us. . Dear Sir and Brother, On behalf of our organlaation I wish to toke the opportunity tie thank you for the asslo banco you have given U3» Bie successful response to our organizational efforts has been BBterially aided by the splendid cooperation we have received from the officers and members of the Seafarers International Union, There is a wide-spread desire.in our movement to reciprocate, rieas.e feel free to call upon me and upon our organization, rlationally at any­ time for cooperation and you may Test assured that there will be an enthusiastic response. Vf9 hope that public eagjloyees may shortly have the effective unionism the Seafarers have built for themselves. V/ith cordial regards, I am Yours fraternally. Please be assured that we shall continue to do whatever we can to assist you la your struggle to preserve the Jobs of American seamen. Fraternally, Walter S, Pasnick General Representative . oeiu:153 1440 Broadway — Room 1564 Hen York 18, Hew York ,1 Samuel J, Ileye rs International Vice-president RETAIL CLERKS IirrERN/iTIOHAL ASSOCIATION, AFl � 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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Title A name given to the resource March 11, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NEW BILL IN SENATE ID HOFFMAN PLAN AGAIN CS INJUNCTION DENIED;SS GOVERNMENT CAMP MAIL VOTE IS DELAYED SIU LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR WELFARE PLAN SENATE GETS NEW ECA BILL REFUSES TO BACK CTMA,GETS FIRED APPLICATIONS ARE OPENES FOR FIVE LABOR SCHOLAR AT OXFORD WEST COAST FINDS IT TOUGH JOB TO GET MEN FOR ALL THOSE SHIPS CS,BLAND BILL ARE BIG TOPICS IN PHILADELPHIA RECOMMENDS SHIPBOARD FINES GO TO A WELFARE FUND KITTY SEAFARERS ENJOY MARDI GRAS IN PORT MOBILE DON'T GET SICK IN SOUTH AFRICA WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL MEETING POPULAR IN NEW YORK HALL WARNING TO ALL SEAFARERS:RACKETEER PREYS ON FAMILIES FURUSETH DEVOTED LIFE TO FREEING SEAMEN STEEL ADMIRAL HITS MINE,NARROWLY COLLISION MONEY MAKING SCHEME IS NIPPED TOGS SCORCHED,RATES HIGH:CREW RAPS COAST LAUNDRIES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/11/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 10 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log